26.  Edwin H. Chapin (1814-1880) American preacher and editor of the Christian Leader. He was also a poet, responsible for the poem Burial at Sea, which was the origin of a famous folk song, Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie. ALS, NY, 1869, 2pp, to "Dear Bro. Adams." VG..........50-75

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37. (KUHN) original photograph of WALT KUHN PAINTING - Peaches on Blue Cloth, done in 1944. Durand-Ruel blindstamp on verso. 8 x 10, b/w.........40-60

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38. (KUHN) original photograph of WALT KUHN PAINTING -Dominique Clown, done in 1947. Durand-Ruel blindstamp on verso. 10 x 8, b/w.........40-60

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39. [KUHN]  Joseph S. Trovato ( 1912-1983) American artist and museum curator.  TLS, Munson-Williams-Proctor Institute, TLS, 1962, 1p., to Brenda Kuhn, daughter of the American artist Walt Kuhn. Re: preview of the Arthur B. davies Centennial Exhibition;  and interest in showing the Armory Show - 50th Anniversary Exhibition. Includes a signed TLS [her signed retained copy] from Brenda Kuhn to Trovato, 1962, 1p. reply to his letter of May 11th.  Two letters. VG.............100-150

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56. [UNITED NATIONS]  Jeane J. Kirkpatrick (1926-2006) American ambassador and an ardent anticommunist. Signed 1962 FDC. VG...................Min. bid $10

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57. [BOOK]  George Washington Crossed here - Christmas Night - 1776 BY Ann Hawkes Hutton, 5th printing, [1948]. Signed by author, 71 pages. 5 x 7-5/8 in. Blue cloth, no dust jacket. VG..................Min. bid $20

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58. [MAINE]  3 documents concerning Calais, Maine attorney Charles B. Rounds. [1] State of Maine document dated 1892, signed by the Gov. Edwin Burleigh. [2] One share of stock [1872] in The St. Croix Library Association.  [3] 21 shares of stock in the Frontier Steamboat Co.  All 3 documents in in very good condition...............Min. Bid $45

61. [PHOTOGRAPHY] Original photograph of young Arthur MacArthur [son of Gen. MacArthur]. Taken in 1951. International News Photos paper caption attached to back of photo. Approx. 9 x 7-1/8". VG..........50-75

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62. RAILROADING IN ILLINOIS - George W. Hired - General Agent.  Autograph letter Signed, St. Louis and Southern Railroad Co., Land Department, Landoral, Illinois.  Dated 1875, 4 pages, 8vo. To Henley C. Lybrook. With original envelope. Fine content regarding organizing a colony under railroad auspices. VG.............50-75

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63. [AMERICANA]  M.P. Wild Jr. Co., sends a letter from Boston, 1846, 1p, to D. Harwood at Machias, Maine, 1p plus postmarked address leaf. Re: shipment of goods ordered, sent by Schooner Helen Mar, Capt. McDonald. VG........50-75

64. George Francis Train (1829-1904) was a Civil War reporter; made his fortune in shipping, railroads, and real estate; ran for president of the U.S. as an independent candidate in 1872; was instrumental in creation of the Union Pacific Railroad, the first European tramway, and Credit Mobilier of America; was an anti-aristocracy and Confederacy orator; circumnavigated the globe four times; and was a writer and popular eccentric.  Born in Boston in 1829, he moved with his family to New Orleans shortly thereafter. When Train was four, his immediate family died of yellow fever, and he was returned to his grandmother in New England. He became a successful merchant and shipping magnate and opened his own business in Australia. He helped finance clipper ships to California in 1849 and introduced street railways into London and other European capitals. In 1872 he ran as an independent candidate for president against Republican Ulysses S. Grant and Democrat Horace Greeley, making numerous campaign speeches throughout the country.  Signature with inscription dated 1869.  6 x 3-1/4 in. mounted to larger sheet  [slight show-thru].  Comes with cdv photo of his wife, Wilhelmina Wilkinson Davis, who has signed in the verso. Two items............100-150

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66. [FILM] Jack Haley (1897-1979) American vaudevillian, stage, radio, and film actor, light comedian, singer and dancer best known for his portrayal of the Tin Man in the classic 1939 MGM film The Wizard of Oz. Signed bank check, 1967. VG...............60-80

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67. [ART] Edward H. Potthast (1857-1927)  American Impressionist painter. He is known for his paintings of people at leisure in Central Park, and on the beaches of New York and New England. His work is included in many major museums in the United States. Clip Signature, top corner missing. About 4-3/4 x 2-1/4".........50-75.......Min. bid $10

68. [BRITISH NAVAL] WILL CHAMBERS - Rear Admiral. ALS, no date but c. 1807, 1p, folio. To Phitt Vanbrugh. Vanbrugh's docket on verso reads "Rear Adm. Chamber's advising that he will wait on me being just come to Town." The text area is very good but there are marginal faults.........50-75

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69. [ART] Leonard Volk (1828-1895) American sculptor. Most famous for making a life mask of American President Abraham Lincoln. In the early part of spring in 1860, during Abraham Lincoln's visit to Chicago, Volk asked him to sit for a bust. When Lincoln agreed, the artist decided to start by doing a life mask. Lincoln found the process of letting wet plaster dry on his face, followed by a skin-stretching removal process, "anything but agreeable." But he endured it with good humor, and when he saw the final bust, he was quite pleased, declaring it "the animal himself." Volk later used the life mask and bust of 1860 as the basis for other editions, including a full-length statue of Lincoln. In 1848 he opened a studio at St Louis, Missouri, and in 1855 was sent by his wife's cousin, politician Stephen A. Douglas, to Rome to study. Returning to America in 1857, he settled in Chicago, where he helped to establish an Academy of Design and was for eight years its head. Among his principal works: the Douglas monument at Chicago, Illinois; AND statues of Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas in the Illinois State Capitol at Springfield, Illinois. Offered here are 22 signed bank checks by Leonard Volk, 1893-1895. These were culled from Leonard Volk's checks because they're in less perfect condition. One is separated & held together with pin; others may have a somewhat smudged area of his signature; cancel stamp competes with signature; stained etc. A DEALER HAS A LEONARD VOLK signed card listed on ebay at $699. We believe the value his signature to be much less even though his autograph seldom appears on the market except when we offer one. For the lot our estimate is..............Min. Bid $1500

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70. [MUSIC]  A wonderful signed musical transcript (signed with his customary "Chuck"), a bar from the song "Feels So Good" by Jazz great Chuck Mangione (b. 1940) is a highly-respected flugelhorn player, perhaps best know for his signature song "Feels So Good."  Since 1960, Mangione has released over 30 albums.  He has inscribed his signature song here:  "for John & Robert  Hope You Always feels So Good--   Chuck  -- feels so Good 96."  Mangione has written this on a partial score sheet, with a light paperclip impression on left edge, otherwise very good.   Signature with this format is highly desirable !  For Mangione fans, please be aware that there is a signature campaign on-line to get more of Chuck's music released to CD format................50-75

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71. A stunning b/w photograph of acting great Paul Scofield  (1922-2008) was a renowned English actor, considered by many to be one of the finest performers of the last century.  Scofield won an Oscar for Best Actor for his performance in the 1966 film A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS.  The photograph here is inscribed:  "To Norman  with good wishes   from Paul Scofield."  Fine condition, with bold signature with fine contrast..................50-75

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72. An 8 x 10 b/w photograph of an older James Cagney (1899-1987), signed Jim Cagney.  Very good condition...........100-150

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73.  An 8 x 10 vintage sepia photograph, circa 1939, of Pat O'Brien (1899-1963), done by Elmer Fryer, Hollywood, a handsome 3/4 length portrait of O'Brien, signed / inscribed in green ink:  "To Caroline,  With my Best to you  Pat O'Brien."  Photograph comes with its original WARNER BROS. transmittal envelope, dated Feb. 28, 1940.  Some minor edge wear, otherwise photograph in very good condition....................75-100

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74. Offered here is a wonderful lot of (76) mostly MDS's (a couple are partly-printed), various sizes from 6 1/4" x 2 7/8" to 8" x 12 1/4", dates ranging from 1796 to 1840 (only one document is 18th century), mostly Calais, Maine area, mostly relating to James Dyer, Jr.  JAMES DYER, JR. (1798-1876) was a noted figure in Calais, Maine.  Along with his father [James Sr.] and Uncle Jones, the Dyers were the first permanent settlers in Calais, having built the first frame house approximately two miles below Calais on a stream flowing into the St. Croix River.  The lot here consists of promissory notes & receipts, account sheets, tax bills, etc.  There are many local names and signatures here.  Condition varies, with expected folds, some fold separations, edge tears, toning/ soiling issues-- but overall in quite good condition............125-175

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75. [FILM] A reprint 8 x 10 inscribed/ signed b/w photograph of George "Spanky" McFarland, with a vintage image of little Spanky (signed much later in life), reading:  "To Albert  Best Wishes and Thank you !  Spanky McFarland." McFARLAND (1928-1993) made his acting fame as one of the members in the "Our Gang" movie shorts of the 1930's. Signature contrast is excellent, and photograph is in fine condition................50-75

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76. A 2pp. ALS, 4" x 5" (folded sheet), undated [circa 1820], sent to Smith Weed in Albany, New York, signed G. S. Murfey.  SMITH WEED (1755-1839) was born in Stamford, Connecticut.  During the Revolutionary War, Weed saw service from 1780 to 1783.  He saw action in several major battles and was wounded several times.  Weed acted as Assistant Commissary of Issues.  After the War, Weed settled in Albany, New York, where he established a successful mercantile business.  The letter offered here has wonderful horticultural content:  "... I send you a few of my choice squash seeds.  They must have very rich ground and a plenty of room, not more than 3 seeds to a hill, put a plenty of manure in the hill.  I had but 3 seeds last year only one of which survived, that produced Eleven squashes  Gross weight 623# the largest weighing over 90#... They make a pie in the estimation of many equal to custard..."  Folds (one small break, with archival tape repair), seal tear/ hole no effect to letter, otherwise very good..................30-40

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77. Offered here is a 3pp. MDS, 8 1/4" x 12 3/4" (folded sheet), dated March 4, 1829, place unspecified but document came in a grouping of documents from Culpeper County, Virginia, a "List of the Personal Property of the late Elizabeth Jameson sold by her administrator...," with items such as:  8 blue Edge plates, griddle, pot hooks, frying pan, butter boat, andirons, tea pot, 10 yds silk, cake moulds, iron trivet, chamber pots, wine glasses, wearing apparel, etc., with additional notes on p. 3:  "... Acct. due by Richard Resson(?) for hire of Girl for 1828... Acct due by Negro Davy for hire for 1828...," signed H. M. Thompson (Clerk) and Martin Slaughter (Administrator).  Folds (much separation along spine, other small breaks), few small edge tears, light toning-- otherwise good...................50-75

78. Offered here is a 1p. LS (on State of Georgia Office of Secretary of State letterhead), 8 1/4" x 10 3/4", dated Atlanta, May 15, 1895, sent to J. J. Vocelle in St. Marys, Georgia, signed Allen D. Candler, Secretary of State.  CANDLER (1834-1910) enlisted as private in the 34th Georgia Volunteer Infantry in May of 1862, elected a 1st Lieutenant, fought in several major battles, including:  Vicksburg, Missionary Ridge, Resaca, Kennesaw Mountain, Atlanta, and Jonesboro (wounded at Kennesaw, lost an eye in Jonesboro).  By War's end Candler was serving as Colonel under General Joseph E. Johnston.  After the War, he quipped he was better off than many veterans, having "one wife, one baby, one dollar, and one eye."  In 1882 he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives (1883-1891).  He later served as Georgia's Secretary of State (1894-1898), until campaigning for the office of governor as the "one-eyed ploughboy from Pigeon Roost" and winning the office with 70% of the vote (1898-1902).  Folds, toned, otherwise excellent...........50-75

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79. [NEW HAMPSHIRE]  1+ pp. MDS, 8 x 9 3/4 (folded sheet), undated (but circa 1840-1850), a petition to the Selectmen of the Town of Kingston [NH] , wherein "... the undersigned freeholders and inhabitants of said Town...[which called] a meeting in sd.Town for the consideration of the legal voters... to see if the town will vote to move the Town house in said town from the place where it is now located to Land of Dr. Levi S. Bartlett near the house occupied by Widow Hale...," signed by 20 citizens of Kingston (last names include Kimball, Patten, Bassett, Cillery, Spofford, Marshall, Bartlett (but not Levi), etc.  Research indicates that Thomas Bassett was a doctor, beginning his medical practice in Kingston in 1827; another signer-- William E. Blaisdell-- may be the prominent Civil War general-- more work needs to be done.  Folds/ creases, some edge wear, ink smear in bottom margin, some toning-- overall quite good................75-100

80. Will Durant (1885-1981) was a prolific American writer, historian, and philosopher. He is best known for The Story of Civilization, 11 volumes written in collaboration with his wife Ariel Durant and published between 1935 and 1975. He was earlier noted for The Story of Philosophy, written in 1926, which one observer described as "a groundbreaking work that helped to popularize philosophy". Signed 1946 bank check...............40-60

81. [MUSIC] Maurice Baron (1889-1964) French born composer, conductor, violinist. AMQS, inscribed, 9 x 3-3/4". VG...........75-100

82.  Stephen Hector Taylor-Smith (1891-1951) often known as Stephen Smith, was a pioneering Indian rocket scientist who developed techniques in delivering mail by rocket. Unlike Friedrich Schmiedl, whom the Austrian Authorities banned from further experimenting, Smith was encouraged in his experiments by Indian Officials. In the ten-year span of his experiments (1934-1944), Smith made some 270 launches, including at least 80 rocket mail flights. Clipped Signature. VG............50-75

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83. [ART] Scott Leighton (1849-1898)  Although American artist Nicholas Winfield Scott Leighton is best known for his paintings of horses, horse racing and barnyard scenes, Scott Leighton was also an accomplished landscape artist.  At the age of 17, Scott Leighton moved to Portland, Maine, and received his early artistic training under Harrison Bird Brown (1831-1915).  In 1880, Leighton moved to Boston to set up a studio of his own.  He continued to be involved with horses and their trainers and produced many lithographs for Currier and Ives.  Some of his paintings that were reproduced in prints included: On the Road, In the Stable, Three Veterans, and The Fearnaught Stallions.  The artist exhibited his work at the Boston Art Club, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and the National Academy of Design.  Leighton’s talent and skill as an artist was so great, he was often complimented as the “Landseer of the United States.”  This was a direct reference to British artist Sir Edwin Henry Landseer, RA (1802-1873), an acclaimed nineteenth-century artist who specialized in animal paintings.  Unfortunately, Leighton met with a sad and tragic end. According to a New York Times article published on January 4, 1898:“Scott Leighton, the well-known artist, was committed to the McLean Insane Asylum to-day…Mr. Leighton’s condition was certified to by Dr. George F. Jelly, the expert on mental diseases.”  The article continues to relate the event by stating:  “Mr. Leighton’s delusion is that he is possessed of millions, and wants to build a great theatre.  He also planned a big banquet for Sunday night, at which all his friends were to be present…As the time for dinner approached…Mr. Leighton put on his dress suit and paraded up and down the corridor of the Revere House awaiting the arrival of his guests.  Then he fell to singing negro songs.  The hotel rang with the notes of his powerful voice, which years ago was trained for choir singing.  To Dr. Jelly, who examined him, [Leighton] said: “If I go to the McLean Asylum for treatment, Doctor, will it hurt my business or reputation when I leave it?” “Not in the least,” replied Dr. Jelly. “All right, I’ll go”’ the artist answered at once.”  Scott Leighton passed away on the morning of January 18, 1898 from complications of pneumonia.  CLIP SIGNATURE, approx. 4-1/2 x 2-1/8"..............Min. Bid $10

84. [MUSIC] Elsa Clay - Assistant Executive Director of Composers and Lyricists Guild of America.  TLS, 1963, 1p. to Milt Ebbins, informing Ebbins that Erroll Garner is now a member in good standing the Guild..............40-60

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85. [FRANCE] Jean-Charles-Julien Luce Lancival   (1764-1810)  French poet and playwright born in French Saint-Gobain ( Picardie ), France.  Luce Lancival was a brilliant student at Louis-le-Grand College and was appointed professor of rhetoric at the college of Navarre at age 22 ( 1786 ). The following year  he left teaching and took orders. He became noted for his talents as a preacher. In the French Revolution, he broke his vows and turned to theater.  To 1797 , he was in charge of the French literature during Prytanée former Collège Louis-le-Grand . He remained a professor of rhetoric at the imperial school at the time of reorganization of the University. He was then called to the chair of Latin poetry at the Sorbonne .  In 1805 , he wrote his poem in six cantos Achilles in Skyros, his best known work.  In the theater, Luce Lancival won his greatest success shortly before his death, with his tragedy 'of Hector , shown in 1809 at the Comédie-French . On a subject taken from the Iliad , the piece caused a sensation by nature judged by the very contemporary faithful to the spirit of ancient Greece. Napoleon rewarded the author assigning him a pension of 6,000 French francs. His love of life, pushed to debauchery, was famous in his time. He must have lost a leg, probably because of diabetes, and carry a wooden leg. Despite this disability and poor health, he gave himself with great dedication to the teaching of literature and was an outstanding teacher.  Rare ALS, 1808, 1p, approx. 4.5 x 7.5". Fine..........150-200

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86. [FRANCE]  1709 French Mystery document on paper, approx. 13 signatures, one being Camus, 2pp, approx. 7 x 9-1/2 in. This is accompanied by a 1940 ALS written to Pierre Camus speaking about war and bombing of the city. VG................125-175

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87. [FRANCE] French Mystery Document on paper 1751 - signed d'Audelange, 1p, 6.5 x 9". Not translated. VG............100-150

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88. Newburyport, Mass. - 4 manuscript documents dating 1811-1823.  Monies paid by the town for various services and items such as panes of glass for court house, work done in school house.  There is a 5th document but the ink is too light to count.........50-75

89. [FILM]  Rex Harrison  (1908-1990)  English actor. Signed 8x10 photo. VG...........50-75

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90. [MUSIC] CHARLES STROUSE (b. 1928) American composer and lyricist. AMQS on colorful 1985 FDC honoring Jerome Kern - quote from "Bye Bye Birdie" - "Put On A Happy Face". Fine........50-75

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91. [ART] DOUGLAS VOLK [1856-1935] AMERICAN ARTIST. Douglas was born to be an artist. His father was the famous sculptor Leonard Wells Volk and his mother Emily Barlow Volk was counsin to Senator Steven Douglas. At a young age Douglas showed an ability to draw and was taken seriously later studying with George Inness, and at age 14 took classes at the Accademia San Luca in Italy. In 1873 Volk went to Paris to study at Ecole des Beaux Arts with the Master Jean-Leon Gerome. When he returned to the U.S. he began teaching at The Cooper Institute in New York and in 1886 was founder of the Minneapolis School Of Fine Art. In 1893 Volk was chosen for the selection committee at the Columbian Expo where he exhibited three paintings and the the gold medal, his first major award. In 1899 the National Academy granted him membership. His paintings hang in many important collections including the Metropolitan Museum in NY. Douglas Volk first ventured into Lincoln portraiture in 1908, and that canvas, reworked in 1917, eventually found its way into the National Gallery of Art. It also achieved a kind of anonymous familiarity between 1954 and 1968, when it was featured on the regular four-cent U.S. postage stamp. When in 1860, Lincoln sat in Leonard Volk's studio, a liittle child was running in and out. The great man took him on his knee and asked his name. It was Douglas. It was this boy, long grown to manhood who was the paint one of the most famous portraits of Lincoln. One of his Lincoln portraits hangs in the Lincoln Bedroom in The White House. Collection of 50 signed bank checks, dating 1895-1930.........1250-1750     Min. Bid $500

92. [BOXING] JOEY MAXIM (1922-2001) Light Heavyweight Champion of the World. Signed & inscribed photo, , dated 1992, 8x10. VG................30-40

93. [FILM] LLOYD BRIDGES [1913-1998] American actor. Bridges starred in television series, and appeared in more than 150 films. Signed/inscribed 8 x 10 photo. VG.......25-35

96. [FRANCE] Jean-Pierre-Francois Lesguillon  (1800-1873) French  poet, novelist, playwright and librettist.  Offered here is an AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT POEM written and signed by Lesguillon, 5 pages, signed at the conclusion. Identified as unpublished. Approx. 7-3/4 x 10-3/4 in. VG.............150-200

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97. [CHESS - MUSIC]  François-André Danican Philidor (1726-1795), often referred to as André Danican Philidor during his lifetime, was a French composer and chess player. He contributed to the early development of the opera comique. He was also regarded as the best chess player of his age; his book Analyse du jeu des Echecs was considered a standard chess manual for at least a century, and a well-known chess opening and a checkmate method are both named after him.  ALS, dated [?], 4pp, 6-1/2 x 8-1/4 in. VG.  RARE indeed ! .............250-350

98. [MUSIC] Dave Brubeck (1920-2012)  American jazz pianist and composer, considered to be one of the foremost exponents of cool jazz. He wrote a number of jazz standards, including "In Your Own Sweet Way" and "The Duke".  Signed color photocard picture. Fine.............50-80

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100. [FILM] Peter Lawford (1923-1984) English-born American actor. He was a member of the "Rat Pack" and brother-in-law to President John F. Kennedy, and more noted in later years for his off-screen activities as a celebrity than for his acting. From the 1940s to the 1960s, he had a strong presence in popular culture and starred in a number of highly acclaimed films. DOCUMENT SIGNED [1967], Employee's Withholding Exemption Certificate, 8 x 3.5". Fine. Provenance: estate of Milton Ebbins. Fine...............200-300

101. (CHARLES ISAAC ELTON) (1839-1900). English lawyer and antiquarian. Autograph Letter Signed containing an Autograph Manuscript. Two pages, octavo. Prologue to a play and four verses of a poem about Cinderella. Mounted. MOST OF SIGNATURE CLIPPED AWAY. Fold tear repaired; soiled............75-100

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102. [OPERA]  Meyriane Héglon (Mezzo-Soprano) (Brussels 1867 – Brussels 1942) She had successful career at Grand Opéra in Paris (debuted in 1890 as Maddalena in ‘’Rigoletto’’). In 1894 she sang there in the French première of Verdi’s ‘’Otello’’ performing as Emilia and in 1894 in the premiere of the opera ‘’ Djelma’’ of Charles Lefebvre.  In 1895 she created at Grand Opéra the demanding title role in the premiere of the posthumous opera ‘’Frédégonde’’ of Ernest Guiraud. The other premieres in which she appeared in this opera house were ‘’La Montagne Noire’’  of Augusta Holmès (8. 2. 1895), ‘’La Cloche du Rhin’’ of A. Bruneau (8. 6. 1898), ‘’Les Barbares’’ of Saint-Saëns (23. 10. 1901), ‘’Astarte’’ of Xavier Leroux (19. 2. 1901), ‘’Le Fils de l'Étoile’’ of Camille Erlanger (17. 4. 1904) and ‘’Miarka’’ of A. Georges (7. 12. 1905). On 21. 3. 1899 she performed in the premiere of the opera ‘’ Messaline’’ of Isidore de Lara at the Opera House of Monte Carlo opposite Francesco Tamagno. On 18. 2. 1904 she sang in Monte Carlo in the premiere of the opera ‘’Hélène’’ which Saint-Saëns dedicated to Nellie Melba, who created the leading role; on 19. 3. 1907 she appeared in the premiere of ‘’Théodora’’ of Xavier Leroux at Monte Carlo. In 1902 she created at Grand Opéra for Paris the role of Erda in R. Wagner’s ‘’Siegfried’’. In 1898 she made guest appearance at Covent Garden in London in the première there of the opera ‘’Henri VIII’’ of Saint Saëns; in 1899, still in the year of the premiere, she sang in London in the première of ‘’Messaline’’ of I. de Lara. In 1903 she guested in Zurich as Dalila in ‘’Samson et Dalila’’ of Saint-Saëns. She married the famous composer Xavier Leroux (1863-1919) in whose operas she appeared often. Later she was active in Paris as pedagogue and soprano Ninon Vallin belonged to her pupils. In 1904 she made only four records for G&T.  ALS, not dated [1894 postmarked envelope] written on both sides of a 4-5/8 x 3-1/2 in. plus an original vintage postcard photo.  All very good condition.  Very scarce!.............80-120

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103. [ART] Original 1857 lithograph, titled MOUNT HOOD FROM TYSCH PRAIRIE, overall paper size 8-1/4 x 11 in. This lithograph is based on an original watercolor by Robert S. Young, the artist who accompanied the Pacific Railroad Survey of 1855 commanded by Lieutenants Robert Stockton Williamson and Henry Larcom Abbot. VG.............60-80

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104. [AMERICANA] Dr. Henry Wise Farley (1795-1839)  Few people today would recognize his name, but during the 1830s and long after his death in 1839, he was without doubt the most learned man ever to call Liberty, Texas  home. The 1837 public notice regarding the sale of town lots in Liberty  suggests he may have actually been the first mayor of Liberty. Research done by Joyce Calhoon showed he had served as our first county judge during the 1835-1836 period of the Texas Revolution. The facts of his life are interesting enough. He was born on December 5, 1795 in Ipswich, Massachusetts. His middle name is an old and distinguished one in Essex County, dating back to a prominent clergyman named the Rev. John Wise. His father, Jabez, was distinguished in the American Revolution. One of his kinsmen, General Michael Farley, was a major figure in the histories of the American Revolution in New England.  When he was in his late teens, Henry, went off to the Harvard Medical College. The late Camilla Davis Trammell wrote of him: "When Henry Wise Farley finished at Harvard Medical College in 1814, he practiced in his home town of Ipswich, Massachusetts. Then came 'the year without sun' followed by two crop failures, and Henry decided to leave that land of hunger. Farley's two brothers had previously gone to the West Indies, but they both lost their lives there. He decided to go to New Orleans instead. However, behind New Orleans' outward glitter and joie de vivre, he discovered shocking slavery and sanitation problems. As one observer wrote, 'New Orleans is a dreadful place in the eyes of the New England man. They keep Sunday as we in Boston keep the Fourth of July.' Yellow fever was often followed by cholera. Debauchery and bribery were as rampant as he had heard they were in the West Indies.  "Dr. Farley decided to move westward. He found employment on the Berwick plantation, where he treated slaves and owners alike. There were also French refugees in the area from the destruction of Champ d'Asile, across the Sabine River in Texas, and he treated them. They spoke highly of that land to the west in Texas. In 1824, the gentle young doctor courted and married Catherine, the eldest daughter of Ann [Berwick] and Christopher O'Brien, Jr."  A few years later, with their two young sons, the Farleys moved to the village called Atascosito, the forerunner to the Town of Liberty. Dr. Farley became active in the Revolution, serving with the Texan Army in the capacity of a surgeon. Soon thereafter, he appears in 1837 records as both the mayor of the Town of Liberty and as Justice of the Peace for the same area.  In late 1839, as he juggled numerous business responsibilities, Dr. Farley was compelled by necessity to travel back to New Orleans to purchase medical instruments and supplies. He postponed his visit as long as possible, trying to wait out a yellow fever raging through the Crescent City, but finally booked passage on the schooner Columbia at Liberty and headed that way. We will turn again to Mrs. Trammell's well-chosen words: "The day he arrived, as he walked through the German section of New Orleans, some ruffians beset him and stole his purse [what we might call a wallet]. Bruised and disheveled, he was still able to buy most of his supplies on credit, and he returned to the dock. A captain told him that his schooner, the Alexander of Macedon, wa about to sail, and he booked passage." While waiting a couple of days for the schooner to depart, Dr. Farley wrote his wife Catherine on November 19, 1839: "I am tired, dirty, ragged, lonely and low-spirited but not sick. Kiss our sweet treasures a thousand times each for me. You will see me shortly after you receive this."  He never made it home again. Dr. Farley fell ill with the yellow fever the second day out of New Orleans. He died on the schooner named for Alexander of Macedon. The crew quickly buried him in the Gulf waters. So ends the story of Dr. Henry Wise Farley. No marker here bears his name. Once an indispensable and brilliant man in life, he is sadly forgotten 177 years later. But you and I now know his story.  Offerd here is a folded stampless letter, Dutch Settlement, La., 1834,  one+ pages, to his brother Capt. Thomas Farley, who is at New Orleans.  Mentions that his wife is still in very bad health;  he and the children are well; mentions New Orleans several times.  Excellent condition.................100-150

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105. [FRANCE] Rene-Joseph de Tournemine (1661 – 1739)  French Jesuit theologian and philosopher. He founded the Memoires de Trevoux, the Jesuit learned journal published from 1701 to 1767,  and assailed Nicolas Malebranche with the charges of atheism and Spinozism.   Tournemine taught the young Voltaire, and became a friend. In correspondence from 1735, however, Voltaire was critical of the Jesuit reception of Newton and Locke.  ALS [dated?], 1p,  6-1/4 x 7-3/4 in. Very Fine................150-250

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106. [ART] Karl Kasten (1916-2010) American artist who studied with Hans Hofmann in Provincetown, and who is perhaps considered the most important art teacher of the 20th century in America. Kasten was a painter-printmaker-educator from the San Francisco Bay Area. Kasten was also an editorial cartoonist and Arts Editor for The Daily Californian newspaper. His cartoons regularly featured reflections on the New Deal and the conflicts in Europe. By coincidence the success of Berkeley's Golden Bears also marked an interesting chapter in Kasten's artistic adventure. As part of the Rally Committee, Kasten designed and directed the card stunts for the 1938 Rose Bowl against Alabama's Crimson Tide. The card sequence depicted Berkeley's Campanile covered over by a surging red tide. As the tide receded, a bear appeared in a rowboat and rowed across the tide. Cal won, 13-0. Kasten describes the stunts as, "The greatest work of art I ever did." He went on to complete his B.A and M.A at UC Berkeley. Following his graduation he taught briefly at the California School of Fine Arts but the attack on Pearl Harbor led him to wartime service. On D-Day he was promoted to Captain and put in charge of the Intelligence unit of the Battalion. Kastens' memories of the war are dark and he recalls bluntly, "My job was to kill people," and "I was pretty miserable inside." In the early '50s Kasten experimented with Cubism and non-objective painting but after studying at the Hans Hofmann School in Provincetown, Mass in '51 he turned to Abstract Expressionism. Hoffman's modern art philosophy stressed "pictorial structure, spatial illusion, and color relationships." In her biography of the San Francisco School of Abstract Expressionism Susan Landauer noted Kasten as the artist who came closest to these tenets. Of that period Kasten said, "It was a great period to work in. Just letting things flow and seeing what happens... I think I got more color into painting during that time than most guys." n addition to his wide record of painting exhibitions, Karl Kasten is known worldwide as a master printer. In 1950, he established the Printmaking program and a course in Materials and Techniques at UC Berkeley. Kasten exhibited in the São Paulo Bicentennial and World Print III Traveling Show, as well as the M. H. de Young Museum and California Palace of the Legion of Honor, the Art Institute of Chicago, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and the Whitney Museum of American Art, among others. His works are in the collections of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; the Oakland Art Museum; San Jose Museum of Art; New York Public Library; Museum of Modern Art, New York City; M. H. de Young Memorial Museum; Achenback Collection; Musee des Beaux Arts, Rennes; Auckland City Museum, New Zealand; and the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Offered here is a 2-page TLS, 1972, about Hans Hofmann. VG...........150-250

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107. [PHOTOGRAPHY] Alfred Eisenstaedt [1898-1995] German-American photographer and photojournalist. He is renowned for his candid photographs, best known for his photograph capturing the celebration of V-J Day. Offered here is a 10 x 8 photograph taken by Eisenstaedt of Henry Kissinger, recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. Kissinger has signed and inscribed the photograph to Richard J. Hall. Blind stamp on verso "LIFE PHOTO BY ALFRED EISENSTAEDT." A pencil notation indicates that the photo was taken & signed around 7/03/69. There is a soft paperclip indent showing when held at an angle. The verso appears clean even though the scan below shows discoloration from photo emulsion. For some reason scanners often show what the eye cannot see.............1200-1800

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108. Richard  Taylor (1744-1829) was an officer in the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War. He was the father of Zachary Taylor, the 12th President of the United States. Born in Orange County, Virginia, in 1769 he explored the Ohio River and Mississippi River with his older brother, Hancock Taylor, travelling from Pittsburgh to New Orleans. When the American Revolution began, Taylor became a 2nd lieutenant in the Virginia Continental forces on February 12, 1775, and fought in the battles of White Plains, Trenton, Brandywine, and Monmouth. He was discharged as a lieutenant colonel on September 12, 1781.  After the war, Taylor became an Original Member of the Virginia Society of the Cincinnati.  Taylor married Sarah Dabney Strother in 1779. They lived first at his plantation, "Hare Forest".  However, he had acquired 8,000 acres throughout Kentucky, and with the return of peace in 1783, he started clearing the land to move his family there. They did so in 1785, and by 1790 he had built his home "Springfield", known today as the Zachary Taylor House.  Taylor was also involved with the Valley Forge Campaign. In the Fall of 1777 Thomas Shoemaker's Gwynedd township house was first plundered by Washington's army, then occupied by Taylor and other officers who kept the foragers away. The troops commandeered livestock and hay for the army. The troops did not even leave a milk cow for the family with small children and when they bought a new one it was taken too. However, this was stopped by Capt.Richard Taylor, Capt. William Cunningham and Capt. Francis Taylor (all from Virginia and part of Greene's Corp). They had the prime offender arrested on 24 October 1777, and made him run the gauntlet after which the families in the neighborhood were no longer bothered. Richard Taylor told Thomas Shoemaker, he had "been in nine battles and would be in ninety-nine more before the British gained the day."  During the Northwest Indian War, Taylor served as a volunteer in the Kentucky militia under Major John Adair. He was injured in a disastrous 1792 battle with Indians under Little Turtle near Fort St. Clair, site of the present Eaton, Ohio. By 1800, Taylor had enlarged "Springfield" to 700 acres  by 1800. He remained active for the remainder of his life in Kentucky politics.  He donated 60 acres for the creation of Taylorsville, Kentucky, which was named in his honor.  Offered here is a 1819 document in which Richard Taylor sells property at Frankfort, Ky. to Robert Brenham for $3100.  This document is signed by Richard Taylor & we believe Margaret M. Taylor [not Mary Ann Taylor, which the clerk writes below]. The basic document is written on both sides of a 7-3/4 x 9-3/4 in. sheet, with a second sheet containing 6 lines in the clerk's hand. Look like Richard Taylor has also signed for Margaret M. Taylor.  Some separation at fold lines. Extremely Rare!!!!!......................500-800

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109. Roger C. Sullivan (1861-1920), was a member of the Cook County Democratic Organization during the early twentieth century. Sullivan dominated the Illinois Democratic Party for two decades and was a national figure during the age when urban Democratic organizations reached the height of their power and prestige. Sullivan became controversial when he became effectively the chief operating officer of the Ogden Gas Company and the Cosmopolitan Electric Company, about a year after the franchises of which were approved by the city council on 25 February 1895. There is no evidence that Sullivan in any way originated the idea for two companies, and he probably became first involved by convincing his political partner, Mayor John P. Hopkins not to veto the ordinances. The amount he made was reported by the New York Times to be $8,000,000, but the exact amount has been the subject of much speculation.  However, by the standards of the time, there was nothing illegal about the franchise. Indeed, it involved many of the city's leading men, including the brother-in-law of Governor John P. Altgeld, who became a shareholder. Sullivan wealth was also derived from a number of independent business investments. The most notable of these was the Sawyer Biscuit Company, a corporation he organized with his brothers and others about 1900. This became one of the nation's leading manufacturers of cookies, crackers, and pastries. It eventually became part of Keebler. Roger C. Sullivan was never indicted for anything, nor even accused of any criminal activity even by his most vehement opponents. The historian Forrest McDonald in his work on Samuel Insull has conceded that Sullivan introduced a new approach to municipal politics by forgoing raids on the public till, and confining himself and his associates profits from city contracts and jobs, all within the boundaries of the law.  TLS, 1914, laid to album sheet.................25-35

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110. NEW YORK STATE - autograph collection: [1] Arthur Woods (1870-1942) One of the most prominent police reformers during the early 20th century, he served as deputy New York City Police Commissioner from 1907 to 1909 and later became New York City Police Commissioner in 1914. During his time with the New York City Police Department, he was largely responsible for initiating the application of criminology and sociology in modern policing.  TLS, 1925.  PLUS signatures of [2] Thomas Francis Gilroy  (1840-1911) 89th mayor of New York City from 1893 to 1894.  [3] Clarence Lexow  (1852-1910)  New York Senate from 1894 to 1898. [4] Hugh J. Grant (1858-1910) 88th mayor of New York City for two terms from 1889 to 1892. He remains the youngest mayor in the city's history. He is also one of the youngest mayors of a major United States city and one of the earliest Roman Catholic mayors of New York City. [5] Smith Ely (1825-1911) 82nd Mayor of New York City and member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.  [6] Bird Sim Coler  (1867-1941) He established himself as a stockbroker in New York City, became prominent in municipal and State politics, and served as first Comptroller of Greater New York in 1897-1901.  [7] William Jay Gaynor (1849-1913) American politician from New York City, associated with the Tammany Hall political machine. He served as the 94th mayor of the City of New York from 1910 to 1913, and previously as a New York Supreme Court Justice from 1893 to 1909. As mayor he was noted as a reformer who broke ranks and refused to take orders from the Tammany boss Charles Francis Murphy.  [8] John F. Hylan (1868-1936), was the 96th Mayor of New York City.  [9] Edward Morse Shepard (1850-1911) American lawyer and politician from New York.  [10] Joseph H. Manley (1842–1905) was an American Republican Party official (Chairman of the party's National Executive Committee 1894–96) and close associate of Maine Republican politician and presidential candidate James G. Blaine.  [11] Benjamin Barker Odell Jr. (1854-1926)   34th Governor of New York from 1901 to 1904.  [12] Marcus M. Marks (1858-1934) was president of the Daylight Saving Association, president of the Clothier's Association, and Manhattan Borough President from 1914 to 1917.  [13] William Francis Harrity (1850-1912)  best known as chairperson of the Democratic National Committee from 1892 to 1896. He also served as Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania between 1891 through 1895. How did Penn. slip in here???  [14] Patrick Henry McCarren (1849-1909) politician, Greenpoint Park in Brooklyn was renamed McCarren Park in his honor.  [15] Charles Francis "Silent Charlie" Murphy (1858-1924), also known as Boss Murphy, was an American political figure, Head of New York City's Tammany Hall from 1902–1924. Murphy was responsible for transforming Tammany Hall's image from one of corruption to respectability, as well as extending Tammany Hall's political influence to national level. Conditions: generally G-VG.............150-200

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111. [AMERICANA]  PRINTED GOVERNMENT DOCUMENT NO. 252, Feb. 27, 1839, 32pp. Message from the President of the United States transmitting Information on the subject of existing Relations between the United States and Mexico.  Signed in type  by Martin Van Buren.  This is 6 years before the US annexation of Texas, which Mexico considered part of its territory, despite the 1836 Texas Revolution.  Almost all gov. docs have been removed from larger publications, as this is. VG..............100-150

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120. [BALLET]  Suzanne Farrell (b. 1945) is an eminent 20th-century ballerina and the founder of the Suzanne Farrell Ballet at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Signed, inscribed 10x8 in. photo. Photographer is Steven Carras, a noted ballet photographer who danced for 14 years with the New York City Ballet, the company's co-founders George Balanchine and Lincoln Kirstein took early serious note of Caras' natural talent in photography. Quick to recognize his affinity with the camera, New York City Ballet granted him privileged access to photograph all aspects of their activities, readily making use of the vibrant photographs he immediately began to produce. Forced to choose between the two, he would dance his last performance with the New York City Ballet in 1983, devoting his time thereafter exclusively to photography.
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121. [AMERICANA] Jesse Stephenson (1720-1777) Mariner from Hingham, Mass. who was born in Cohasset, Mass. Document signed, Hingham [Mass], 1767. John Thaxter to pay Stephenson 22 pounds one shilling "which is part of the money Allowed for the Schoole" in the parish of Hingham, for the year 1766. Approx. 7-1/4 x 4-1/2 in. Very good esp. for an early American document...............100-150

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122. [AMERICANA]  Heirs of Col. Ethan Allen, House of Representatives, 1856, 1p. printed government document. Concerns a petition of the heirs of Colonel Ethan Allen who are claiming pay under the resolution of the Continental Congress, passed Sept. 24, 1778.   This is the reply of the Committee on Revolutionary Claims.  They say that Col. Allen was paid his full salary during the war, which was $75 per month, because Allen chose full pay instead of half pay for life. It does say that perhaps he was underpaid about $100.  Most interesting. Stain bottom corner. VG................100-150

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123. [AMERICANA]  NEW BEDFORD HARBOR AND TAUNTON RIVER - 1854 House of Rep. printed document signed in type by Jefferson Davis, Sec. of War. 5pp. VG...........35-45

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124. [FILM] Ann Sothern (1909- 2001) American stage, radio, film and television actress whose career spanned six decades. Signed 3x5 card.............min. bid $4

126. Jos. Doe - Signed 1815 document from New Hampshire. Approx. 8 x 7.5 in. Rough right edge.....min. bid $7

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127. Connie Mack III, is an American attorney and Republican politician. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Florida (1983-89) and then as a Senator (1989-2001).  Signed cover............min. bid $8

128. [CANADA] Noris Black - Agent. ALS, 1866, 1p, to the Singer Manufactuiring Co. Sewing machine business.....min. bid $10

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129. Frank Gilman Allen (1874-1950) was the 51st Governor of Massachusetts. TLS, 1932, 1p. Two mounting traces on verso.............min. bid $7

130. [BASKETBALL]  George Yardley (1928-2004) Basketball HOF. Sig. on lined card.............min. bid $4

131. [BASKETBALL HOF] Dave Tobey (1898-1988 ) American basketball referee. He refereed many notable pro games in New York between 1918 and 1925. In 1926 he refereed the Syracuse vs. West Point game, which featured two future Hall of Famers, Vic Hanson and John Roosma . After that game he became popular and refereed many important games from 1926 to 1945, such as the first game with a three-man officiating crew (Georgetown vs. Columbia). He was enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1961. Signed & inscribed 2-1/2 x 6-1/2" card with his picture & bio. information.................min. bid $4

132. Charles H. King - Admiral. Signature..............min. bid $1

133. Bobby Bass  (1936- 2001)  American actor, stunt performer, and stunt coordinator. Bass made a career in movies and television in a variety of genres working with Burt Reynolds, Sylvester Stallone, and John Wayne. He taught martial arts and weapons handling to Geena Davis, Michael Douglas, Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Susan Sarandon, and Kathleen Turner. Bass appeared in TV commercials and TV series such as Fantasy Island, McGyver, Mission: Impossible, Star Trek: The Original Series, The A-Team, and The Twilight Zone. Warner Bros. 1985 check made out to him but not signed by him. VG................min. bid $5

135.  [MASONS]  2 printed Masonic docyments from the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of the District of Columbia, 1878 and 1881.  Each approx. 5x8 in. VG...............min. bid $10

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136. 1846 PRINTED GOV. DOC. regarding Indian affairs, 3pp. Toned evenly.............min. bid $5

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137. [GOLF] Ben Crenshaw (b. 1952) American professional golfer. In 1973, Crenshaw became the second player in Tour history to win the first event of his career. SIGNED & INSCRIBED 8x10 color photo. Fine................min. bid $10

139. Gloria Loring (born Gloria Jean Goff on December 12, 1946 in New York City) is an American singer and actress. Signed 3x5 card.............min. bid $1

141. Harry Truman - US President. Offered here is a Jackson County, Missouri Treasuer check signed [stamp signature] by Truman.  The stamped unk signature is VERY LIGHT and difficult to see.............min. bid $10

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142. Original 1882 Old Folks' Concert, Town Hall, Brookfield,  NH [we think its NH], about 4 x 9 in..........min. bid $9

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143. Cloris Leachman (b.1926) is an American actress of stage, film, and television. Signed, inscribed 8x10 photo. VG..............min. bid $10

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144.  MYSTERY LOT of about 86 pieces from 19th & 20th century. Includes: letters; documents; 5 bank checks signed by the noted artist, Douglas Volk, known for his portraits of Abraham Lincoln, one used on postage stamp, and various ephemera. Oldest item in this lot is 1804. Good lot for eBay sellers or those who like researching items.....150-250  Reserved at $75

145. [ENTERTAINMENT LOT]  includes:  David Niven (1910-1983) signed card; Red Skelton (1913-1997) small photo signed on verso; Caesar Romero (1907-1994) signed 5x7 photo; Leon Belasco  (1902-1988) autograph note signed 1982; Belita (1923-2005) signed & inscribed card; Don Beddoe (1903-1991) ANS; Lina Basquette  (1907-1994) 4x5 photo signed on verso; Whitt Bissell (1909-1996) signed & inscribed card; Joyce Matthews (1919-1999) signed, inscribed stationary...........80-120

146. [POLITICIANS] multiple lot of signed photos: Paul Fannin - US Senator & Gov. of Arizona.  Jennings Randolph (1902-1998) he was the last surviving member of the United States Congress to have served during the first 100 days of Franklin D. Roosevelt's administration.  Russell Long - USS Louisiana. Carl T. Curtis - Nebr. senator. Gaylord Nelson - Wisc. senator & gov. Stuart Symington - sen. from Missouri & the first Secretary of the Air Force from 1947 to 1950. John Tunney - sen. from Calif. Charles Percy - Illinois senator. Birch Bayh - sen. from Indiana.  John McCellan - Ark. senator.  All except Tunney & Bayh are now deceased. Seven are signed & inscribed, 3 are just signed. All 8x10 except for McCellan 5x7.  All in very good condition. All appear to be authentically signed.  No returns on multiple lots. A nice grouping...........100-150

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147. [MIXED LOT OF AUTOGRAPHS] Comprised of: [1] Edward Martin (1879-1967) Gov. Pennsylvania & US Senator. Signature. [2] Alexandra Danilova (1903-1997) Russian-born prima ballerina who became an American citizen. She had a long intimate relationship with George Balanchine although they never officially married. Signed, inscribed 3x5 card. Fine. [3] Hiram Walbridge (1821-1870) U.S. Rep. from NY. Signature. [4] Peter W. Strader (1818-1881) U.S. Rep. from Ohio. Signature. [5] Charles Stewart (1840-1907) English zoologist and comparative anatomist. Stewart was born in Plymouth and studied at St Bartholomew's Hospital, receiving his MRCS in 1862. He was Conservator of the Hunterian Museum of the Royal College of Surgeons of England from 1884 to 1900, in succession to William Henry Flower. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society on 4 June 1896, and he was the president of the Linnean Society from 1890 to 1894. Brief ALS, 1901, 1p. "Dear Sir, I have arranged for the visit of your party on Oct. 5th. Yours truly C. Stewart. VG. [6] Sir Thomas Brooke-Pechell, 2nd Baronet (1753-1826) Major General. Signed address panel postmarked 1833. [7] Moses Norris, Jr. (1799-1855) United States Representative and Senator from New Hampshire. Clip Signature. Click to see signature [8] G. MONOD [Monod, Gabriel-Jean-Jacques. 1844-1912]. French historian. Founder and director of Revue historique (1875); lectured at École des Hautes Études, École Normale Supérieure; professor, Collège de France (1905). Author of Allemands et Français (1872), Études critiques sur les sources de l' histoire mérovingienne (1872-85), etc. ANS, in English. Clipped from a letter but complete in itself. Mounted. No year. [9] Jonathan Chace (1829-1917) US Representative and Senator from Rhode Island. He was also the nephew of famed 19th century abolitionist Elizabeth Buffum Chace and had himself been active in the Underground Railroad during his time in Philadelphia, where he operated a dry goods store. CLIP SIGNATURE. [10] Alan Dershowitz (b. 1938) American lawyer, and political commentator. He is the Felix Frankfurter Professor of Law at Harvard Law School. He is known for his career as an attorney in several high-profile law cases. SIGNED 3x5 card.............min. bid $50

148. [MIXED LOT] [1] To Organize Gov. of Nebraska - Speech of Joseph R. Chandler, of Penn. on the Bill to organize Territorial Government in Nebraska. Delivered to the House of Rep., April 5, 1854. 7-pp. VG. See speech above [2] [BOER WAR] stereo-view photograph card issued 1900, Underwood & Underwood. When the Cannon's Roar is Still - men sleeping by their stacked arms. VG. [3] [SINGER SEWING] EDWIN DEAN - Singer Sewing machine agent from Missouri. ALS, St. Louis, 1866, 2 separate pages, 4to. To The Singer Manuf. Co. describing a trade fair "at which $20,000 will be distributed in premiums and which will be attended by 50,000 persons at least..." Says he will distribute Singer products to stimulate business. On Singer Co. letterhead. Light stain along edge from mounting trace on back. Page 1 Page 2 [4] Benjamin Penhallow Shillaber (1814 - 1890) American humorist. Clip signature. [5] S. Parkes Cadman (1864-1936) American clergyman, newspaper writer, and pioneer Christian radio broadcaster of the 1920s and 1930s. He was an early advocate of ecumenism and an outspoken opponent of anti-Semitism and racial intolerance. By the time of his death in 1936, he was called "the foremost minister of Congregational faith" by the New York Times. ANS on card. [6] Nat C. Goodwin (1857-1919) American actor and vaudevillian. Signature. [7] Senator Lloyd Bentsen - TLS, 1989, 1p. [autopen?] [8] Clyde Fitch (1865-1909) American dramatist. Clip signature. [9] Edward J. Phelps (1822-1900) lawyer and diplomat from Vermont. [10] Lee Iacocca - signed 8x10 photo.........min. bid $35

149. [MYSTERY LOT] includes:  Warner Bros. pay check, 1985, signed on verso by Mildred Natwick (1905-1994)  Emmy Award-winning and Academy Award-nominated American stage, film and television actress. Also includes:  1826 Providence, RI, document signed by R.G. Hazard [cancel hole over signature. Roland G. hazard (1801-1888) was an American industrialist, politician, and social reformer. Also a signature of Samuel Griswold Goodrich (1793-1860) was an American author, better known under the pseudonym Peter Parley. Also: H.G. Neville - clip signature with cdv;  a 4-page handout on Socialism;  Max Gebhard SECKENDORFF (1852-1911). American journalist; chief, Washington bureau of the "New York Tribune" (1883-1911); a very influential journalist between the time of President Chester Arthur and President William Howard Taft. Signed Riggs National Bank check, 1911;  1921 bank checks signed by the noted artist, Douglas Volk, known for his portraits of Abraham Lincoln.  9  Limerick National Bank checks [Maine];  antique engraved port of Philip Syng Physick;  TLS, 1946 signed by Commander F.T. Williamson, to congressman Phlip J. Philbin;  plus various other pieces. Approx. 85 pieces. Good lot for eBay sellers or those who like researching items............min. bid $40

151. [MIXED LOT] [1] [BIG BEN CLOCK] Edmund Beckett, 1st Baron Grimthorpe, Q.C. (1816-1905) British lawyer, amateur horologist, and architect. In 1851 he designed the mechanism for the clock of the Palace of Westminster, responsible for the chimes of Big Ben. He was also responsible for rebuilding the west front, roof, and transept windows of St Albans Cathedral at his own expense. Although the building had been in need of repair, popular opinion at the time held that he had changed the cathedral's character, even inspiring the creation and temporary popularity of the verb "to grimthorpe", meaning to carry out unsympathetic restorations of ancient buildings. ALS, 1898, 1p, to the Editor of the Herts Standard. "Sir, I send you this as you will probably wish to notice this important transaction in some way, and you may as well have an accurate account of it. If you like to send me a proof tomorrow you shall have it back on Wednesday." This probably relates to forwarding an article, most likely about the restoration of the Cathedral at St. Albans, which, aside from Big Ben, was his second most famous undertaking. Approx. 8-1/4 x 3-1/4". VG. [2][SINGER SEWING] WILLIAM E. COOPER - Singer Agent. ALS, New Orleans, 1875, 1p, 4to. on Singer Manufacturing Co. letterhead. "By the burning of the S.S. City of Waco at Galveston, our Invoice of the 28th ult. shipped to that office is an entire loss. Our loss at Aherman Texas has delayed remittances from that point, which were beginning to be good. We are however re-organizing there and will soon be in good shape again..." Mounting traces along left edge. [3] Margaret Prescott Montague [pseudonym Jane Steger] (1878-1955) Am. author. She wrote "The Sowing of Alderson Cree"; "Up Eel River"; "Closed Doors. " She was the first winner of the O. Henry Award (1919) for her "England to America" in The Atlantic Monthly, September 1918. ALS, 1920, 3pp., to the journalist Margaret Marshall. Accompanied by a photograph of her standing outside near house & garden. [4] George Mitchell(b. 1933) American Statesman. Presently serving as special envoy to the Middle East for the Obama administration. A Democrat, Mitchell was a United States Senator who served as the Senate Majority Leader from 1989 to 1995. He was chairman of The Walt Disney Company from March 2004 until January 2007, and was chairman of the international law firm DLA Piper at the time of his appointment as special envoy. For his involvement in the Northern Ireland peace negotiations, Mitchell was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom (1999), and was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize. TLS, US Senate stationery, Nov. 13, 1980, 1p, 6-1/4 x 8-1/2 in. To Guy Gannett Publishing Co., Portland, Maine, sending thanks for sending him a copy of Harold Boyle's book "Best of Boyle." "I have also sent a note of thanks to Mr. Boyle personally..." In comparison with other Mitchell signatures this does not appear to be an autopen signature. [5] 1839 Bill of Lading - shipped by I.P. Hazard from Providence, Rhode Island to Savannah. Partly-printed, approx. 9 x 2 in. [6] Job R. Tyson (1803-1858) was a Whig member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania. Signature. [7] William R. Sapp (1804-1875) U.S. Representative from Ohio. Signature. [8] William A. Gilbert ( 1815 - 1875) U.S. Representative from New York. Signature. [9] Document - Abstract of Expenditures for Jefferson Barracks, Missouri in 2nd Quarter of 1890, signed by a Capt. H. Norgud [?]. [10] James Currie (1756-1805), Scottish doctor and editor of Robert Burns. Antique engraved portrait. VG............min. bid $50

152. [ARTISTS]  multiple lot includes:   DALHOV IPCAR (1917)  SIGNED inscribed card of her artwork mural “Golden Savana (1979).   ORSON BYRON LOWELL (1871-1956) Popular Illustrator at the turn of the Century, illustrated for F. Marion Crawford and other authors, Boys Life, Colliers, Life magazines.  SIGNATURE with his thumb print.   EVERETT RAYMOND KINSTLER (b. 1926) Portrait Artist, Illustrator.  He has made over 1200 portraits of many celebrated personages, including 2 Presidential Portraits of Ronald Reagan and Gerald Ford.  SIGNED inscribed 4x6 postcard print of his portrait of John Wayne.  JOHN HENRY DOLPH (1835-1903) Painter was the leading “Cat” artist in the 1870’s. SIGNATURE on card.  DAVID DALHOFF NEAL (1838-1915) Artist/Painter who did portraits but his most famous work was “After The Chase”. ALS (1875).  UMBERTO ROMANO (1906-1982) Italian born American Artist/Illustrator in 1942 her was commissioned to paint Pres. Roosevelt’s mother Sarah Delano Roosevelt also known as a sculptor.  SIGNED CARD.  JAN DeRUTH (1922-1991) Czech born American Painter  His early life was shuffled to various concentration camps. His art was totally dedicated to the art from of the woman’s body. Exhibited in dozens of major shows in his lifetime. ALS (1967) 2pp signed “Jan”.  Eng Tay  (b. 1947)  American artist. Signature dated 1983................80-120

153. [POLITICS MIXED LOT] [1] Jefferson Davis as Secretary of War - printed government document, Ex. Doc. No. 79, A resolution of the 13th instant; calling for information relative to the removal of the rocks in Hell Gate, East River, New York; and other aids to the navigation through that passage.. Signed IN TYPE Jeff'n Davis.May 19, 1856, printed on both sides. 34th Congress, 3d Session, House of Representatives. [2] Washington Hunt (1811-1867) American lawyer and politician. CLIP SIGNATURE [3] Willard Hall (1780-1875) American jurist and politician from Wilmington, in New Castle County, Delaware. he was elected to the US congress. On May 6, 1823 Hall received a recess appointment from President James Monroe to a seat on the United States District Court for the District of Delaware vacated by John Fisher. Hall was formally nominated on December 5, 1823, and four days later was confirmed by the United States Senate and received his commission. He served on the court until December 6, 1871, over 48 years, when he resigned, making him one of the longest-served United States federal judges. On May 6, 1823 Hall received a recess appointment from President James Monroe to a seat on the United States District Court for the District of Delaware vacated by John Fisher. Hall was formally nominated on December 5, 1823, and four days later was confirmed by the United States Senate and received his commission. He served on the court until December 6, 1871, over 48 years, when he resigned, making him one of the longest-served United States federal judges.ANS, "Have the goodness to send me the catalogue published 1866. With great respect William Hall, Wilmington, Del. "To the Librarian at Harvard College. Approx. 5 x 8-1/4". Some foxing spots. [4] Repeal Missouri Prohibition Of Slavery - Speech of S.P. Chase , of Maine AGAINST THE REPEAL OF THE MISSOURI PROHIBITION OF SLAVERY, North of..... Delivered in the Senate of the United States, Feb. 3, 1854. 30-pp. VG. See speech above [5] John Rogers [1813-1879] Representative from New York. CLIP SIGNATURE. [6] William S. Damrell [1809-1860] Congressman from Mass. [7] William H. Kelsey [1812-1879] U.S. Representative from New York. Clip signature. [8] Orsamus B. Matteson (1805-1889) U.S. Representative from New York. Clip signature. [9] Jacob Broom (1808-1864) American Party member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania. Clip signature. [10] Edward Wade (1802-1866) U.S. Representative from Ohio. Signature............60-80

154. [BASEBALL GREATS]  signed cards or notes of:  Bobby Doerr - HOF [2], Allie Reynolds (1917-1994), Bullet Bob Turnley, Jim Carfish Hunter (1946-1999) HOF, Enos Slaughter (1916-2002) HOF, Charles Gehringer (1903-1993) HOF, Eddie Matthews (1931-2001) HOF, Whit Wyantt (1907-1999), and Tommy Henrich (1913-2009). All VG........min. bid $40

155. Robert  Peters (b.1924)  American poet, critic, scholar, playwright, editor, and actor born in an impoverished rural area of northern Wisconsin.   His poetry career began in 1967 when his young son Richard died unexpectedly of spinal meningitis. The book commemorating this loss, Songs for a Son, was selected by poet Denise Levertov to be published by W. W. Norton in 1967, and it still remains in print. Songs for a Son began a flood of poetry. Peters is a prolific poet, having published some 30 books of poems, and he is an important critic of contemporary American poetry. Signed 1p. typescri[pt of his poem "State of Mind." VG..........40-60

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156. [INVENTOR] The Reverend Robert Willis (1800-1875) English academic. He was the first Cambridge professor to win widespread recognition as a mechanical engineer, and first set the scientific study of vowels on a respectable foundation, but now best remembered for his extensive architectural writings, including a 4-volume treatise on the architecture of the University of Cambridge. Willis's theory of vowel production assumed a close correspondence between vowel production and the production of musical notes using an organ: the lung acted as a bellows, the vocal folds acted as the reed, and the mouth cavity acted as the organ pipe. Different vowels corresponded to mouth cavities(/organ pipes) of different lengths, which were independent of the properties or vibrations of the vocal folds(/reed). Willis's 1830 paper On vowel sounds, and on reed-organ pipes is usually given as the reference for this theory, and is often contrasted with Wheatstone's "harmonic" theory of vowel production.Russell devotes two chapters to the discussion of these two theories in his 1928 book on The Vowel , and Willis and Wheatstone figure prominently in the discussion of vowel theories given by Chiba and Kajiyama in their 1941 book of the same name. ALS, Cambridge, 1851, 2pp. He returns something which he fears he has kept too long / have looked on them carefully and made necessary alterations / return proofs of my plates which are very well executed, etc. VG. EXCESSIVELY RARE!.....100-200

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157.  (AMERICAN LITERARY NOTABLE LOT)   WITTER BYNNER (1881-1968) Poet. SINATURE from TLS.  JAMES PARTON (1822-1891) Biographer. SIGNATURE (1883) on card.  JAMES MILLS BUNDY (1835-1891) Journalist, Presidential Advisor to President Grant and Arthur. ANS (1887) on card.  WILLIAM HERBERT PARRY FAUNCE (1859-1930) writer, clergyman, educator. TLS (1917). SYLVESTER BAXTER (1850-1927) Editor, author, critic.  AQS from his “Adolescence” 10 lines.  EDMUND CLARENCE STEDMAN (1833-1908) Poet, critic, essayist. SIGNED card (1888). HAROLD MacGRATH (1871-1932) Novelist, short story writer, screenwriter. SIGNED card................Min Bid $ 50

159. Ossie Davis (1917-2005) American film actor, director, poet, playwright, writer, and social activist. Signed, inscribed 5x7 photo. VG....25-35

160. [BRITISH] Richard Chenevix Trench (1807-1886) Anglican archbishop and poet. In 1856 Trench became Dean of Westminster Abbey, a position which suited him. Here he introduced evening nave services. In January 1864 he was advanced to the post of Archbishop of Dublin. Arthur Penrhyn Stanley had been first choice, but was rejected by the Irish Church , and, according to Bishop Wilberforce's correspondence, Trench's appointment was favoured neither by the prime minister nor the lord-lieutenant. It was, moreover, unpopular in Ireland, and a blow to English literature; yet it turned out to be fortunate. Trench could not prevent the disestablishment of the Irish Church, though he resisted with dignity. But, when the disestablished communion had to be reconstituted under the greatest difficulties, it was important that the occupant of his position should be a man of a liberal and genial spirit. Brief ALS, 1868, 1p,, mounted to album sheet...........Min. bid $10

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161. (CANAL ZONE) W. S. CROSLEY (1871-1939). Rear Admiral, U. S. Navy. Naval attache, Petrograd Russia (1917-1918). Commanded Fifteenth Naval District, Balboa, Canal Zone. Document Signed, The Riggs National Bank, Washington, D.C., 1914. Bank check. With vignette of bank...........40-60

162. Walter Lowrie Fisher (1862-1935)  United States Secretary of the Interior under President William Howard Taft from 1911 to 1913. Document Signed, 1918, 1p., 4to. Annotated proof for his biography which appeared in the 1918-19 edition of Who's Who in  America. Sloopy appearance..............Min. bid $10

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163. Bert Manfred Fernald (1858-1926) was a United States Senator and the 47th Governor of Maine. He was chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds for three terms. Clip Signature..............Min. bid $1

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164. Preston Bierce Plumb (1837-1891) United States Senator from Kansas, as well as an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War. During the Civil War, Plumb entered the Union Army in 1862 as a second lieutenant in the 11th Kansas Infantry, which was redesignated as the 11th Kansas Cavalry in August 1863 in Kansas City. He served successively as captain, major, and lieutenant colonel of the regiment. He was on duty on the eastern border of Kansas until October 1864, helping fight pro-Confederacy Missouri partisans and raiders under William Quantrill, as well as serving in Nebraska against Indians. Starting in October, Plumb and his regiment fought against the Confederates in several battles during Price's Raid. He was mustered out September 26, 1865. CLIP SIGNATURE..................Min. bid $25

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165. Truman Smith (1791-1884) was a Whig member of the United States Senate from Connecticut from 1849 to 1854.  Smith declined the appointment to be the first United States Secretary of the Interior from President Zachary Taylor in 1849 having been elected to the United States Senate. CLIP SIGNATURE 1853.........Min. bid $1

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166. George Payne McLean (1857-1932) was the 59th Governor of Connecticut, and a United States Senator from Connecticut. TLS, 1902, 1p. VG..............Min. bid $10

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167. Patent of Robert P. Parrott, assignor to General Electric Company, for Improvement in Airport Illumination, Granted April 9, 1935, total 5 pages,  8 x 12.5". VG...........Min. Bid 25

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168. Jack Kemp (J1935-2009) was an American politician and a professional gridiron football player.  A Republican, he served as Housing Secretary in the administration of President George H. W. Bush from 1989 to 1993, having previously served nine terms as a congressman for Western New York's 31st congressional district from 1971 to 1989. He was the Republican Party's nominee for Vice President in the 1996 election, where he was the running mate of presidential nominee Bob Dole. Kemp had previously contended for the presidential nomination in the 1988 Republican primaries.  TLS, 1985, 1p...............Min. Bid $10

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169. Lyn St. James (b.1947) is a retired professional IndyCar driver.  She is one of seven women who have qualified for the Indianapolis 500, and became the first woman to win the Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year award. She also has two victories at the 24 Hours of Daytona, and 1 win at the 12 Hours of Sebring. She has competed in endurance racing in Europe including the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and the 24 Hours of Nürburgring where in 1979 her team placed first and second in class.  Signed 3x5 card..............Min. Bid $1

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170. Richard Nixon - secretarial ink signature, The Inaugural Address, 1969, 19pp. Inscribed to the famousm Lincoln collector John E. Boos. VG................Min. Bid $25

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171. [ART] F.B.B. - original ink drawing signed with initials, YOUR PROFITS - Now   -  In Six Months, image approx. 7x4", plus margins.  Appears to be from 1930s or 40s. Artist unknown. VG.........Min. Bid $10

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172. [FILM] Rudy Vallee (1901-1986) American singer, actor, bandleader, and entertainer. Signed bank check dated 1935 plus sheet music.. ......50-75

173. [STAMPS]  Robert Perrot - designer of the 8 cent United Nations stamp. Offered here is a sheet of 50 stamps [never used], 1958,  signed in ink by Robert Perrot. Fine.............80-120

174. [FILM] Susan Fleming Marx (1908- 2002) American actress known as the "Girl with the Million Dollar Legs" for a role she played in the W. C. Fields film Million Dollar Legs (1932). Her big stage break, which led to her Hollywood career, was as a Ziegfeld girl, performing in The Ziegfeld Follies. She was marrie3d to Harp Marx. Signed 1988 cover honoring the Marx brothers. VG.......25-35
 
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175. [LINCOLN] LEONARD W. VOLK (1828-1895) American sculptor. Most famous for making a life mask of American President Abraham Lincoln. In 1857, he settled in Chicago, where he helped to establish the Academy of Design and was for eight years its head. In 1860 he made a life mask of Lincoln, of whom only one other was ever made (by Clark Mills in 1865). In the early part of spring in 1860, during Abraham Lincoln\'s visit to Chicago, Volk asked him to sit for a bust. When Lincoln agreed, the artist decided to start by doing a life mask. Lincoln found the process of letting wet plaster dry on his face, followed by a skin-stretching removal process, \"anything but agreeable.\" But he endured it with good humor, and when he saw the final bust, he was quite pleased, declaring it \"the animal himself.\" Volk later used the life mask and bust of 1860 as the basis for other editions, including a full-length statue of Lincoln.OFFERED HERE: Signed 1893 National Bank of Illinois bank check, approx. 3 x 6 in., star & one other cancellation. Very good condition. VG...............Min. Bid $80

176. [ART] WALT KUHN (1877-1949), American painter. After studying in many European countries, he helped organize the famous Armory Show (International Exhibition of Modern Art, New York City, 1913). He is noted chiefly for his vigorous studies of circus performers, chorines, and trapeze athletes. His Blue Clown (1931, Whitney Museum, New York City) is the most popular example of his work. He also did a number of brilliant still lifes, as well as designs for musical reviews. Kuhn helped introduce the techniques and theories of modern art to the American public and to many American artists. Offered here are twenty-seven handwritten letters-   twenty-five [25] letters are from 1943,  one is 1940 & the last is 1948, the year before Walt died. Most are two pages on 8 x 11 in. sheets. The majority of the letters were written from  Ogunquit, Maine where the Kuhn's owned a home with a studio. At the end of 1948 he had a nervous breakdown. In some of his letters he starts to wonder about his mental abilities. Walts' letters run the gamut  of  town gossip to art gossip mentioning names of artists who summered in Ogunquit, war activity near Ogunquit off Boone Island, descriptions of the areas where he paints, his feelings about tourists, how his painting is going, his art patrons and dealers. A Colliers article about Walts' paintings is mentioned in a few letters and a copy of the article goes with the group. One letter is answering a question from a Chicago woman about a version of the 1913 Armory Show held there. The only archive of Kuhn's letters still in private hands......12,000-18,000

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177. [FILM] Eddie Bracken (1915- 2002) American actor. ISP, 8 x 10.  One edge tear middle right side..........Min. Bid $10

178. Cyril Ritchard (1897-1977) Australian stage, screen and television actor, and director. He is probably best remembered today for his campy performance as Captain Hook in the Mary Martin musical production of Peter Pan. DOCUMENT SIGNED, April 21, 1961, 1p, 4to. An agreement to appear on the Hy Gardner Show [TV]. Fine............50-75

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179. Edward Albee (1928-2016) American playwright known for works such as The Zoo Story (1958), The Sandbox (1959), and Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1962).  Signed vintage 8x 10 photo, dated NYC Feb. 16, 1967. VG..........80-120

180. [THEATRE] Julia Marlowe (1866-1950) English born American actress. AQS dated 1927, approx. 6 x 7-3/4".......50-75

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181. [FRANCE]  1539 French Mystery document on vellum, nice ornate signature, approx. 15-1/2 x 8 in. VG.......150-250

182. [PHOTOGRAPHY]  Bruno Bernard (1912-1987) also known as Bernard of Hollywood, was an American photographer best known for pin-up and glamour photography of Marilyn Monroe and others.  Bernard was born into poverty on February 2, 1912 in Berlin, Germany. He was put into an orphanage by parents who could not afford to support him. In 1923, his parents gave him a Rolleiflex camera, which led to a lifelong interest in photography. He attended Kiel University, where, in 1934, he earned a doctorate in criminal psychology.  He became general secretary of a Jewish youth organization, which led to his name appearing on a Gestapo hit list. In 1937, he fled to America from Nazi Germany, claiming to German authorities that he was leaving the country to continue his graduate studies. He did attend the University of California, Berkeley where he planned to continue his education but soon became interested in the arts. In 1940, he became a directorial apprentice at the Reinhardt School of the Theatre, opened by Max Reinhardt on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles. Bernard is credited with first photographing Monroe at the Racquet Club in Palm Springs, California, in 1947,  when she was still Norma Jeane, who later became known as Marilyn Monroe and is said to have told Bernard, "Remember, Bernie, you started it all".  Offered here is a vintage 1944 8x10 sepia photograph of Helene Lovette which she has signed and inscribed.  She was an entertainer. VG.........60-80

183. [JUDAICA]  Cecila  Razovsky (1891-1968) was a Jewish American social worker and activist for immigrants in the US.  Razovsky was born on May 4, 1891 to immigrant parents Jonas and Minna (Meyerson) Razovsky in St. Louis, Missouri. She worked several jobs in order to help support her family including sewing buttons on overalls in a factory at the age of 12 and working as salesgirl, waitress, laundress, stenographer, clerk, and secretary. At the age of 18 she began teaching immigrants at night at the Jewish Educational Alliance in St. Louis.   In 1917 she moved to Washington D.C. and became an inspector in the child labor division of the United States Children’s Bureau. She worked there until 1920. Razovsky become the Executive Secretary of the National Council of Jewish Women in 1921. She served as secretary for the immigrant aid department from 1920 to 1932, and became associate director in 1932.   Razovsky represented the NCJW as a delegate to the First World Conference of Jewish Women in Vienna in 1932 where she spoke in immigration restrictions in the United States.  Razovsky also worked on immigration issues for a number of other organizations including the National Conference of Social Work from 1926 to 1929, Conference on Immigration Policy in 1928, executive director of the National Coordinating Committee for Aid to Refugees and Emigrants coming from Germany, and executive secretary of German-Jewish Children’s Aid in 1934. Razovsky was also involved with many other organizations including the National Conference of Social Work (1926 to 1929), the Conference on Immigration Policy (1928) and the International Conference for Protection of Migrants in Geneva (1929).  n 1934, she organized the Coordinating Committee for Refugee Resettlement which would become the National Refugee Service in 1939.  Between 1944-1948 she worked for the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration and the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee.  As part of her efforts to study and assist Jewish refugees, Razovsky traveled extensively and established a social service program for refugees in Cuba.  Offered here is a TLS,  1939, to Dr. Fritz Salomonski, S.S. Queen Mary.  File holes o/w VG................100-150

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184. [MUSIC] SAXIE DOWELL - BIG BAND ERA band leader. Signed vintage 5x7 photo. Fine..........Min. bid $10

185. [FILM HISTORY]  Richard F. Walsh  (1900-1992) Union President. He entered the entertainment industry as an apprentice electrician at Brooklyn's Fifth Avenue Theatre in 1917.  Mr. Walsh was elected President of Local No. 4 in 1925, and Business Agent of the same local in 1926. After serving in the capacity of Business Agent until 1938, he was again elected to the position of President of the local from 1940, serving in that position through 1959.  Meanwhile, Mr. Walsh was elected as an International Vice President in 1934. In 1941, he became International President of the Alliance, a position he was re-elected to through 1974 when he retired from office.  During Mr. Walsh's tenure as International President, he was elected a Vice President of the AFL-CIO in 1955. He was also President of the AFL-CIO Union Label and Service Trades Department, Chairman of the AFL-CIO Committee on Safety and Occupational Health, President of the Inter-American Federation of Entertainment Workers, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Will Rogers Memorial Hospital, Inc., and Director of the Union Labor Life Insurance Company, as well as the Council of Motion Picture Organization.  Offered here is a rare signed contract  (signed on page 23), 1965 between the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees and Moving Picture Machine Operators of the United States and Canada AND the Theatrical Fim Producers, Television Film Producers & Mirisch-Rich Productions.  This agreement in 24 pages in length and is also signed on page 24 by Milton Ebbins, Vice President ofd Chrislaw Productions Inc.  MILTON EBBINS (1912-2008)  talent manager of jazz greats and a Kennedy administration and Rat Pack insider, composer.  Ebbins started his career in the early 1930s as a trumpet player and bandleader. He left his career as bandleader and became a talent manager, rising to become one of Hollywood’s top personal managers, guiding the careers of Count Basie, Sarah Vaughn, Billy Eckstine and singer Vic Damone. Because of Ebbins’ musical background and his adeptness at arranging scores, he had a knack for picking hit songs for his clients. He also represented actresses Elizabeth Montgomery and Patty Duke, comedian Mort Sahl and actor Peter Lawford, who Ebbins managed for 35 years. Ebbins’ partnership with Lawford — who was married to President Kennedy’s sister, Patricia— brought him into close association with The Rat Pack and the Kennedy Clan.  Ebbins produced many of his clients’ film and television projects and was partnered in a company with Lawford that produced TV series, “The Patty Duke Show.” He associate produced the 1950s TV series’ “The Thin Man” starring Lawford and Phyllis Kirk. He also produced two films starring Rat Packers Lawford and Sammy Davis Jr. — “Salt and Pepper” (1968) and “One More Time” (1970). He helped set up the original Rat Packer film, “Ocean’s Eleven” and subsequently “Sergeants 3.” He was also involved in the production of “The Longest Day.”  Ebbins helped produce JFK’s 1961 Inaugural Ball and the subsequent 1962 JFK Anniversary Gala. In May of 1962, Ebbins escorted a very late Marilyn Monroe to Madison Square Garden where she famously — and breathlessly — sang “Happy Birthday, Mr. President.” He was also the man that Lawford called after speaking to Monroe the night of her death in August of 1962. Ebbins was one of the few allowed inside the White House after the JFK assassination. As the link between Washington and Hollywood, Ebbins helped Kennedy family patriarch and former ambassador Joseph P. Kennedy navigate through the movie business, not only keeping him apprised of his son-in-law’s career moves but at one point advising him against purchasing United Artists’ movie studio. At the time of his death, Ebbins was working with his friend, actor Bill Paxton, on an HBO project about the Kennedy assassination. RARE!  .......100-200  Min. bid $40

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186. [FILM] Sheila O'Brien (1902-1983)  Founder of the Costume Designers Guild. O'Brien began her career as a seamstress for Paramount Pictures but transferred to the costume department of MGM, where she worked as a costume department dresser on The Wizard of Oz in 1939, coming into her own as a Hollywood costume designer in the 50s. She was a favorite of Joan Crawford’s, dressing her in Sudden Fear (1952, for which O’Brien received an Oscar nomination), Johnny Guitar (1954) and Female on the Beach (1955).  Offered here is a AGREEMENT [1965] BETWEEN PRODUCER AND COSTUME GUILD, 200 pages, signed by Sheila O'Brien on page 19.  VG................80-120

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187. Ken Murray (1903-1988) American entertainer and author. ISP, 5 x 7......Min. bid $8

188. Wm. D. Kelley  (1814-1890)  Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania. As an abolitionist, he was one of the founders of the Republican Party in 1854, and a friend of Abraham Lincoln. Kelley was a man of strict principles, advocating the recruitment of black troops in the civil war, and the extending of the vote to them afterwards. His belief in protective tariffs was so extreme that he refused to wear a single imported garment. As a member of Congress, Kelley was exempt from military service. Nevertheless, during the American Civil War he volunteered during a September, 1862 emergency call up for service in the Independent Artillery Company, a home guard unit. He served his term of enlistment as a Private. In 1871, Kelley was the first Washington politician to suggest of what would later become Yellowstone National Park.  CLIP SIGNATURE...............Min. Bid $4

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189. Nelson W. Aldrich (1841-1915) was a prominent American politician and a leader of the Republican Party in the Senate, where he served from 1881 to 1911. By the 1890s he was one of the "Big Four" key Republicans who largely controlled the major decisions of the Senate. SIGNATURE. VG...........Min. Bid $1

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190. Augustus Summerfield Merrimon (1830-1892)  Democratic U.S. senator from the state of North Carolina between 1873 and 1879.  He briefly served in the Confederate Army. SIGNED CARD dated 1874. Fine.......Min. Bid $1

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191. Vic Donahey (1873-1946) Democratic Party politician from Ohio. Donahey was the 50th Governor of Ohio and a United States Senator. Card signed by him as governor and also signed by his wife. VG......Min. Bid $1

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192. Josiah J. Evans (1786-1858) US Senator from South Carolina from 1853 to 1858. Clip signature........Min. Bid $1

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193. Thomas Laurens Jones (1819-1887) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky. Signature............Min. Bid $1

194. [TV] Joyce Randolph (b. 1924) American actress, known for playing Trixie Norton on The Honeymooners. ANS, middle crease............Min. Bid $5

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195. "Jimmy" Durante (1893-1980) American singer, pianist, comedian, and actor. His distinctive clipped gravelly speech, New York accent, comic language butchery, jazz-influenced songs, and prominent nose helped make him one of America's most familiar and popular personalities of the 1920s through the 1970s.  His signature and return address removed from an envelope.  Tape stain. Unattractive example.......Min. Bid $5

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196. Cassie Yates (b. 1951)American actress best known for her performances on television. Her most high-profile role was probably in Dynasty as Sarah Curtis. Signed, inscribed 7x5 in. photo. VG.......Min. Bid $4

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197. [MUSIC] Sir Charles V. Stanford (1852-1924)  Irish composer, music teacher, and conductor. He was instrumental in raising the status of the Cambridge University Musical Society, attracting international stars to perform with it. While still an undergraduate, Stanford was appointed organist of Trinity College, Cambridge. Among his pupils were rising composers whose fame went on to surpass his own, such as Gustav Holst and Ralph Vaughan Williams. As a conductor, Stanford held posts with the Bach Choir and the Leeds triennial music festival.  Stanford was also making an impression in his capacity as organist of Trinity, raising musical standards and composing what his biographer Jeremy Dibble calls "some highly distinctive church music" including a Service in B♭ (1879), the anthem "The Lord is my shepherd" (1886) and the motet Justorum animae (1888). Stanford composed about 200 works, including seven symphonies, about 40 choral works, nine operas, 11 concertos and 28 chamber works, as well as songs, piano pieces, incidental music, and organ works. Offered here is an album page signed by Stanford [1911]. Also signed by Frederic Edward Weatherly, KC (1848-1929) English lawyer, author, lyricist and broadcaster.  He is estimated to have written the lyrics to at least 3,000 popular songs, among the best-known of which are the sentimental ballad "Danny Boy" set to the tune "Londonderry Air", the religious "The Holy City", and the wartime song "Roses of Picardy".  His signature is dated 1912.  On the verso is an unidentified 1902 Gallery document signed..........100-150

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198. [AMERICAN ROCK & ROLL LOT] signed 3x5 cards, (*inscribed] by: Mary Wilson*, Chubby Checker*, Bobby Sherman*, Billy Idol, Frankie Avalon, Bobby Vinton,  Alice Cooper, Eric Singer.  7 autographs. VG. Not subject to return if one or more of the autographs are secretartial. Multiple lots are non-returnable..........100-150

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199. [FILM & TV]  Bill Asher (1921-2012) American television and film producer, film director, and screenwriter. He was one of the most prolific early television directors, producing or directing over two dozen series. With television in its infancy, Asher introduced the sitcom Our Miss Brooks, which was adapted from a radio show. He began directing I Love Lucy by 1952. In 1964, he produced and directed Bewitched, which starred his then-wife Elizabeth Montgomery. As a result of his early success, Asher was considered an "early wunderkind of TV-land," and was hyperbolically credited in one magazine article with "inventing" the sitcom. TLS, 1965, 1 full page,  8.5 x 11". To Milton Ebbins, Chrislaw Productions. Asks for statements concerning the film he directed "Johnny Cool"  and the percentage breakdown of the Patty Duke Show, which he also directed.  Signed Bill. Also included is a letter from Fred Engel, agent for William Asher, dated 1963, sent to Chrislaw Productions. Provenance: estate of Milton Ebbins. Both in fine condition...............100-150

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200. Jim Hagerty (1909-1981) served as the only White House Press Secretary from 1953 to 1961 during the administration of Dwight D. Eisenhower. Signed & inscribed 7x9 photo. VG...........20-30

201. Roone Arledge (1931-2002)  American sports and news broadcasting pioneer who was president of ABC Sports from 1968 until 1986 and ABC News from 1977 until 1998, and a key part of the company's rise to competition with the two other main television networks, NBC and CBS, in the 1960s, '70s, '80s and '90s. He created many programs still airing today, such as Monday Night Football, ABC World News, Primetime, Nightline and 20/20.  TLS, no date, 1p., to ABC and IDS. Happy to have them as a sponsor........30-40

202. STUART CHASE (1888-1985) American Economist/Consumer Activist/Man of Letters. From 1922 to 1939, Chase was a director of the New York-based Labor Bureau, Inc., an organization that furnished research, accounting, and other professional services to labor unions and cooperatives and published a newsletter.Chase and Frederick John Schlink were the founders of Consumers' Research. Schlink established Consumers' Research, Inc. They published the famous book Your Money's Worth(1927), a controversial exposé of the advertising and pricing practices used by manufacturers of consumer products. This work was widely distributed through the Book-of-the-Month Club In 1929, two months after the Wall Street crash, the organization began to publish its findings both as consumer pamphlets and in a regular bulletin that compared and assigned ratings to consumer products. These reports were eventually published in the Handbook of Buying. By 1930, membership in Consumers' Research, Inc. had reached twelve thousand.. He was the author of hundreds of papers and articles for over 60 years. ANS dtd Dec 1980.................30-40

203. Sir Walter Besant (1836-1901) was a novelist and historian from London. His sister-in-law was Annie Besant. ALS, 1882, 1p. Mounted to another sheet.........50-75

204. Robert (Smythe) Hichens (1864-1950) English journalist and novelist. He wrote lyrics for music, stories, and collaborated in successful plays. He is best remembered now, perhaps, for his satire on Oscar Wilde, The Green Carnation (1894), his novels that were made into films &emdash; The Garden of Allah (pub. 1904) and The Paradine Case (pub. 1933) &emdash; and the story "How Love Came to Professor Guildea", which has been frequently anthologized. His novel "Felix" (1902) is an early fictional treatment of hypodermic morphine addiction. ALS, 1907, 1p............80-120

205. [EARLY FILM] Odette Myrtil [1898-1978] French born American actress. One of the highlights of her career was acting the title role of Odette in Jerome Kern's :The Cat and the Fiddle" [1931], written especially for her. Written in TLS form, a document dated 1936, re: contract with Samuel Goldwyn, Inc. 1-page, she signs at bottom "Approved and Accepted." VG.......50-75

206. [BALLET] Dame Merle Park (b. 1937) prima ballerina. She joined the Royal Ballet in 1954 and became a soloist in 1958. In her career, she was partnered by Rudolf Nureyev, Anthony Dowell, Mikhail Baryshnikov. Signed color 5x7 photo. VG.............40-60

207. [NY] David B. Hill (1843-1910) American politician from New York who was Governor of New York from 1885 to 1891. During his tenure as Governor, William Kemmler was executed in the electric chair, the first inmate in the country ever to be put to death in this manner. He served as a U.S. Senator from New York from 1892 to 1897. He was also a candidate for the Democratic nomination for President in 1892, but lost to Grover Cleveland, who later won the presidential election. DOCUMENT SIGNED, 1902 bank check, National Commercial Bank, Albany, NY. VG.........40-60

208. [OPERA] CESARE SIEPI (1923- ) Italian Basso - He was based mainly at La Scala and from 1950 at the Metropolitian Opera in New York. He is particularly noted for his Mozard roles, and with the Italian repertory, especially Don Giovanni and Mefistofele. He is condidered one of the greatest Bassos after WW2. He created Nonno Innocenzo in Pizzetti's L"Oro. SIGNED Christmas card dtd 1991...............25-35

209. Jan Peerce [1904-1984] Opera star. ISP, 8x10, 1982........25-35

210. [CABINET] WILLIAM FRENCH SMITH (1917-1990) American Cabinet Official - Smith was one of several wealthy Republicans who urged Ronald Reagan to run for governor and was a leading backer of Reagan's successful 1966 bid. As governor, Reagan appointed Smith as a member of the University of California Board of Regents. Smith remained a strong backer of Reagan's political aspirations and was a member of Reagan's "kitchen cabinet" during the 1980 presidential campaign. Following President Reagan's inauguration in 1981, Smith became attorney general; he served until his resignation in 1985. SIGNED/inscribed 8x10 color portrait with sentiment...........25-35

211. DOUGLAS FRASER (1916-2008) Am. Labor Leader. President of Chrysler, President of the United AutoWorkers (1979-1983). SIGNED/inscribed 8x10 photograph..........25-35

212. [MUSIC] Richard Bonynge (b. 1930) Australian conductor and pianist. Signed, inscribed 8x10 photo, 2001. VG........25-35

213. [FILM]  Norma Shearer (1902-1983) Canadian-American actress and a major Hollywood star from 1925 through 1942.  Vintage 1925 photograph of Shearer bearing facs. signature, approx. 6.5 x 8.5 in. VG...............Min. Bid $10

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214. [IRELAND] WILLIAM LECKY (1838-1903), Irish historian, born near Dublin, and educated at Trinity College, Dublin. He won recognition with History of the Rise and Influence of Rationalism in Europe (1865) and History of European Morals from Augustus to Charlemagne (1869), in which he considered the development, dissemination, and decline of the moral and theological tenets of Christianity. He later wrote History of England in the Eighteenth Century (8 vol., 1878-90). In 1895 he was elected to Parliament as a Liberal Unionist; in 1897 he was made a privy councillor. Lecky actively advocated liberal reforms in Ireland but opposed home rule. In 1902 he was named one of the first members of the British Academy and received the Order of Merit. SHORT ALS, no year. Moderate stain to left of signature, mount. trace on back.......Min. Bid $9

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215. [FRANCE] Hugues Le Roux  (1860-1925) French journalist, writer, Senator in the Third Republic.  ALS, 1909, 2 full pages. VG..........50-75

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216. Lloyd  Alexander (1924-2007) was a widely influential American author of more than forty books, primarily fantasy novels for children and young adults. His most famous work is The Chronicles of Prydain, a series of five high fantasy novels whose conclusion, The High King, was awarded the 1969 Newbery Medal for excellence in American children's literature. He won U.S. National Book Awards in 1971 and 1982. Signed, inscribed brochure about him, dated 1989. Fine......Min. Bid $10

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217. [COLONIAL]  Rev. Daniel Humphreys, died September 2, 1787, having been the town of Derby, Ct.'s Congregational minister for 54 years. Derby's small Episcopal church was completed in 1746, across the street from the Humphreys House, and a cemetery developed around it. His son was General David Humphreys, who served as aide-de-camp for George Washington during the American Revolution, was our nation's first ambassador to a foreign country, and founded one of America's first 'factory villages' in modern day Seymour. Offered here is a CLIP SIGNATURE of Rev. Dan. Humphreys. Approx. 2-3/4 x 1". VG. Kind of scarce............25-35

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218. [BRITISH] Francis Jeune or François Jeune (1806-1868) Dean of Jersey, 1838-1844, Master of Pembroke College, Oxford and Bishop of Peterborough, 1864-1868. He was Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University from 1858 to 1862. ALS, 1865, 3pp, signed " Peterborough." Last page is laid down to album sheet............40-60

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219. [MUSIC] Sir Charles Santley (1834-1922)  English-born opera and oratorio star  who became the most eminent English baritone and male concert singer of the Victorian era. His has been called 'the longest, most distinguished and most versatile vocal career which history records.'  Signature dated 1874.  Approx. 4.5 x 4 in................25-35

220. [NEW YORK] Roswell Pettibone Flower (1835-1899 Governor of New York from 1892 to 1894. TLS, HOUSE OF REP., Wash. DC, 1890, 1p. To Hon. Edward Wemple, Albany, NY. "My dear Sir: I received your list and returned it some time ago, and I thank you for it. It is very complete and no wonder, with such organizing powers, you could be elected in your District to Congress when no body else could. I regret not having seen you at Albany on Wednesday evening." This letter is laid to a mounting sheet.............Min. Bid $10

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221. Nathan F. Dixon was a United States Representative from Rhode Island. He was the son of Nathan F. Dixon, and the father of Nathan F. Dixon, III.He was born in Westerly, Rhode Island on May 1, 1812. He attended Plainfield (Connecticut) Academy, and graduated from Brown University in 1833. He later pursued the study of law at the Cambridge (Massachusetts) and New Haven (Connecticut) Law Schools. He was admitted to the bar in 1837 and commenced practice in Westerly. He also engaged in banking.He was a member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives 1841_1849, 1851_1854, 1858_1862, and 1871_1877. He was appointed a member of the Rhode Island Governor_s council in 1842. He was elected as a Whig to the Thirty-first Congress (March 4, 1849 _ March 3, 1851). He was not a candidate for renomination in 1850. He was elected as a Republican to the Thirty-eighth and to the three succeeding Congresses (March 4, 1863 _ March 3, 1871). He served as chairman on the Committee on Commerce (Forty-first Congress). He declined to be a candidate for reelection in 1870.He was elected delegate to the Union National Convention at Philadelphia in 1866. He then resumed the practice of law and banking, and died in Westerly on April 11, 1881. Offered here is an AUTOGRAPH SIGNATURE in very good condition..........Min Bid $1

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222. [ART] W.B. Closson [1848-1926] American artist born in Thetford, Vermont. He moved to Boston and worked as an apprentice wood engraver with Samuel S. Kilburn. He studied drawing at the Lowell Institute, then went on to work for Harper's Magazine and various publishing houses in Boston. While in Boston, he shared a studio with painter George Fuller. Seventeen of his paintings are in the American Art collection at the Smithsonian Institution. He also has works on display at the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford and the Cleveland Museum of Art. Signed album page, dated Boston 1883.....Min. Bid $5

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223. [MAINE] William Allen Hayes (1783-1851) Noted Maine judge and lawyer, born in North Yarmouth, Hayes had attended Dartmouth, where he was said to have ridden on horseback from Maine with all his possessions in his saddlebags. He graduated with honors in 1805. He then studied with Dudley Hubbard as well as with lawyers Ezekiel Whitman and Artemas Ward of Charlestown, Massachusetts, and was admitted to the Middlesex, Massachusetts, Bar in 1809. Hayes opened an office in South Berwick village above the Parks Store with local attorney Charles Northend Cogswell. At the time, the center of South Berwick was in transition, shifting in location from near the Salmon Falls River to its present site along Main and Portland Streets, the route that was part of a developing stagecoach turnpike between Boston and Portland. Of the Hayes and Cogswell law firm, the History of York County said, “It proved a most successful partnership, both being of high intellectual endowments and large business capacity. It is said that for many years more business was done in their office than in any other in the county.” Cogswell died in 1846.  Hayes was judge of probate from 1828 to 1847, and served as president of the South Berwick Bank and of the York County Bar for more than 25 years. In 1841 he became an investor in South Berwick's first railroad line, the Great Falls and South Berwick Branch Railroad Company, and he owned shares in the woolen mill at Great Works. He was also a leader of the First Parish Church.  Judge Hayes is believed to have acquired considerable property in the interior of the town. He “had the instincts of an English country squire,” later wrote Sarah Orne Jewett, “and lived like one on his great estate, bringing up his handsome sons and daughters to be ladies and gentlemen, to walk and to speak as ladies and gentlemen should, and to be self-respecting and respectful of others.” In the 20th century, the Boston Museum of Fine Arts acquired mahogany chairs from Hayes House that were perhaps made by Langley Boardman of Portsmouth or by a South Berwick craftsman. The museum's research found the Hayes family furnished their south sitting room with “a Franklin stove, a piano, two card tables, a variety of seating furniture, plants, and portraits of Mrs. Hayes and the Judge.” Portraits of Judge Hayes and his wife are thought perhaps to have been painted by the New England artist Joseph Greenleaf Cole (1806 - 1858).  In 1811 Hayes married Susan Lord (c. 1790-1870), the only daughter of merchant and ship-owner Gen. John Lord. The couple and their children were among those greeting General Lafayette on his 1825 visit to the Frost Tavern on Main Street. “The citizens were introduced to the General in the parlor of the Hotel,” recalled Sophia Hayes Goodwin years later. “My father acted as master of ceremonies and I remember my pride in his easy address. I remember my father wore a claret colored frock coat – which displayed his remarkably handsome person to great advantage. But I was half ashamed when he brought up my sister Hetta and myself and introduced us as his children, though I was partially assured when the General complimented him upon having so interesting a family.”  In 1960 Berwick Academy became a private boarding school, and in 1966 it bought the Hayes House. The Judson Dunaway Foundation provided a $50,000 grant to convert it to a dormitory known as Dunaway. In 1974 the academy became a country day school and the house a headmaster's residence. Today the Hayes House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  Offered here is a Folded Stampless Letter, South Berwick [Maine], 1847, 1p. Address leaf on verso.  To the clerk of the court at Alfred, Maine, concerns a legal matter.   Picture of Hayes showing is not offered here. VG..............100-150

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224. [FILM]  Peter Lawford (1923-1984) American actor. Carbon receipt copy for $75 - his dues for 1962 SCREEN ACTORS GUILD. Approx. 6 x 3.5". VG.  Not signed............50-75

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225. [SINGER] Henry Brevoort] RENWICK [1817-1895] engineer, born in New York City, 4 September, 1817, was graduated at Columbia in 1836, and became assistant engineer in the United States service. He served as first assistant astronomer of the United States boundary commission in 1840-'2, and in 1848 was appointed examiner in the United States Patent Office. In 1853 he became United States inspector of steamboat engines for the district of New York, and since his retirement from that office he has devoted himself to consultation practice in the specialty of mechanical engineering, in which branch he is accepted as one of the best authorities in the United States. Mr. Renwick was associated with his father in the preparation of "Life of John Jay" (New York, 1841). The Renwick Family papers are in the collection of Columbia College. As a patent expert he took part in nearly all the great patent litigations between 1870 until his death. Among these cases were the sewing machine, the McCormick reaper, and the Bell telephone. ALS, NYC, 1870, 1p, 8vo. To the president of the Singer Sewing Machine Co. about the Johnson Patent. Mounting trace along edge on verso........75-100

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226. [WALLY WALLGREN] Abian A. Wallgren [1891-1948] better known as "Wally" Wallgren, worked as a cartoonist for the Philadelphia Public Ledger and Washington Post before World War I, creating strips like 'Inbad the Sailor' and 'Tired Timothy'. So who was he? A Marine, for starters. An American soldier in the AEF during WW1, Abian "Wally" Wallgren drew comics for "Stars and Stripes." The Stars and Stripes, published exclusively in France during its seventeen-month run, used a layout typical of American newspapers of the day, with wide columns, "all-cap" headlines, and lots of illustrations. The editorial staff assigned to the newspaper was composed mostly of enlisted men, including several career journalists. Second Lieutenant Guy T. Viskniskki from the Wheeler Newspaper Syndicate, New York Times drama critic Alexander Woollcott, bibliophile John Winterich, and cartoonist Abian "Wally" Wallgren of the Washington Post were among those who contributed their experience and skill. Besides expressing editorial opinion, cartoons entertained the troops, offering them humorous stories and images that satirized everyday life in the military. Many of these spoofs, written in 1918 and 1919, remain relevant today. The most popular among the soldiers were Private Abian A."Wally" Wallgren's cartoons and irreverent "Helpful Hints," which poked fun at army conventions from food to uniforms to rank. When a new issue of The Stars and Stripes arrived, the soldiers scanned it first for the cartoons by "Wally" Wallgren. OFFERED HERE are 57 letters (1943-47) from Harold E. Homrig to Wally Wallgren, plus one bank check signed by Wallgren. Most of the letters are from 1946 and all are about Homrig working on a project concerning the exhibition of Wally's cartoons at military sites. Many of the letters have brief handwriting by Wally. VG.............300-400

227. [ENGLAND] Sir Alexander MONCRIEFF [1829-1906] British army engineer; originated [about 1868] the Moncrieff system of gun mountings. ALS, Victoria Chambers, Westminster, London, 1871, 2pp, approx. 4.5 x 7 in. To Seton. Sends New Years greetings - has told his friends about Seton..............50-75

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229. [BASKETBALL]  John A. "Cat" Thompson  (1906-1990) American basketball player.  He was named All-America in 1927, 1928, 1929 and 1930. He scored 1,539 points in 100 career college games he played. He was enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1962. Signed 3x5 card. VG..............Min. Bid $5

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230. MICHAEL DEBAKEY - famous heart surgeon. Signed card. Nice.........20-30

231. Edmund Clarence Stedman (1833-1908) American poet, critic, and essayist was born at Hartford, Connecticut. SIGNATURE WITH SENTIMENT............20-30

232. [MUSIC] Sergiu Comissiona (1928-2005) Romanianviolinist and conductor. Signed 1973 FDC honoring George Gershwin. Clean with cachet.......25-35

233. [BRITAIN] Sir George Sinclair [1790-1868] English abolitionist; friend of Byron. Postmarked free franked address panel, 1836................35-45

234. (Chaplain to Queen Victoria) JBD - the D stands for Durham (Joseph Barber Lightfoot) (1828-1889) was an English theologian and Bishop of Durham, usually known as J.B. Lightfoot. In 1857 he became tutor and his fame as a scholar grew. He was made Hulsean professor in 1861, and shortly afterwards chaplain to the Prince Consort and honorary chaplain in ordinary to Queen Victoria. In 1866 he was Whitehall preacher, and in 1871 he became canon of St Paul's Cathedral. In 1879 Lightfoot was consecrated bishop of Durham in succession to Charles Baring . He was as successful in this position as he had been when professor of theology, and he soon surrounded himself with a band of scholarly young men. Autograph Note Signed with initials, 1881 on back of postcard. Re: his busy schedule..........25-35

235. STEPHEN SIMPSON (1789-1854) Am. newspaperman. His father was commissary-general in the American Revolution; one of the chief officers of the Bank of North America [1st bank in the Union], and rendered greatly in raising money to finance the War of 1812. Stephen, author of the letter offered here, began as a note-clerk in the Bank of the United States, but resigned and soon afterward attacked the bank in a series of vindictive articles signed "BRUTUS." He then fought at the battle of New Orleans. Afterward he established "The Columbian Observer," a Democratic paper in the interests of Andrew Jackson, also resuming the letters of "Brutus," whose authorship was thus acknowledged. He wrote "Life of Stephen Girard." ALS (stampless cover), Washington City, 1831, 1p, 4to. To Hon. Samuel Smith of Baltimore, Md. Thanks for letter received from Sec. of the Senate, stating the votes upon my nomination. Nice Free postal mark...........75-100

236. Benjamin Day [1810-1889] U.S. illustrator and printer. He published the original New York Sun, the first penny press newspaper. He sold the New York Sun to his brother-in-law for $40,000. Benday Dots are also named after him. In 1842, Day created the "Brother Jonathan," which went on to be the first illustrated weekly in the U.S. Document Signed, a 1902 bank check. Very nice example...............50-75

237. William Hunter, Jr. [1805-1886] politician and diplomat from Rhode Island. He was a confidential clerk to Secretary of State John Clayton in the United States Department of State from 1849 to 1850, serving with George P. Fisher. He had served as acting Secretary of State on two occasions, once in 1853 and again in 1860, and served as Chief Clerk of the State Department from 1852 to 1855, Assistant Secretary of State in 1855 and Second Assistant Secretary of State from 1866 until his death in 1886. LETTER SIGNED, Department of State, Washington, Oct. 3, 1874, 3pp. To William Idler & John Haseltine of Philadelphia, regarding a claim against the country of Venezuela from the heirs of Jacob Idler. He mentions Sec. of Sate Daniel Webster and Sen. Sumner of Mass. VG.........50-75

238. [FILM] Ron Randell (1918-2005) Australian-born American film and stage actor. Arguably his best performance was in King of Kings, as the Roman centurion Lucius, who defends Christ at his trial as a sort of impromptu legal counsel, and presumably becomes converted to Christianity after the Crucifixion. Great TLS, 1949, 2pp, all about acting, mentions several films. VG............40-60


239. [FILM] ANNE REVERE (1903-1990) Actress, Academy Award WINNER.  SIGNATURE, inscribed attached to an 8x10 portrait photograph......30-40

240. [SIGNED BOOK] Albert L. Murray (b. 1916 in Nokomis, Mobile County, Alabama) is an African-American literary and jazz critic, novelist and biographer. SIGNED, inscribed copy of his book "From the Briarpatch File", dated 2002, 195 pages, with very good dust jacket. First edition. Murray and the American painter Romare Bearden were close friends and influenced each other's art. Bearden's 1971 six-panel, 18-foot collage "The Block" was inspired by the view from Murray's Harlem apartment.........40-60

241. [FRANCE] 1776 letter from a nobleman in his castle addressed to de Lassale, Captain of Angoumois regiment, Commander in Combes. Writer's livestock were seized by soldiers following an order that the writer ignored. He gave permission to another parish to use his livestock which is newly forbidden from one parish to another. VG. Not translated.............100-150

243. [VERMONT] George David Aiken [1892-1984] Gov. of Vermont from 1937-41; US senator 1941-1975. TLS on Senate stationary, 1967..............25-35

244. Josephine Miles (1911 - 1985) poet and literary critic, was the first woman to be tenured in the English Department at the University of California, Berkeley. She wrote over a dozen books of poetry and several works of criticism. She was fascinated with Beat poetry and was both a host and critic to many Beat poets from her chair at Berkeley. Most notably, she helped Allen Ginsberg publish Howl by recommending it to Richard Eberhart, who would publish an article in the New York Times praising the poem. She was also the founder of the internationally distributed Berkeley Poetry Review in 1974 on the U.C. Berkeley campus. Signed, inscribed, 1971, 1p. typescript of her porm "Signs of Affection." VG.........50-75

245. [FILM] GLORIA STUART (1910-2010) Actress, stage, film Nominated for Oscar for “Titanic”.  Brief ALS, written at bottom of collector's letter........30-40

246. Alice Childress (1912-1994) American playwright, actor, and author. Signed, inscribed 5x7 photograph, dated 1984 on verso. VG........40-60

247. Sir Edwin Arnold CSI CIE (1832-1904) English poet and journalist, who is most known for his work, The Light of Asia. Signed picture [removed from some publication, signed in ink, 4.5 x 6.5". VG.............50-75

248. [ENGLAND] Richard Wilberforce, Baron Wilberforce, PC (1907-2003) Lord of Appeal in Ordinary in the House of Lords from 1964 to 1982. He was a great-great-grandson of William Wilberforce, the famous abolitionist, and son of a judge of the Lahore High Court. He grew up in India and attended Winchester College and New College, Oxford, and was later elected a Fellow of All Souls College. He was called to the Bar in 1932 and became a Queen's Counsel in 1954. He was first appointed to the bench in 1961 as a Chancery judge. Then in 1964 he was appointed to the House of Lords as a Lord Appeal in Ordinary, made additionally a life peer as Baron Wilberforce, of the City and County of Kingston-upon-Hull. He is the only judge in recent times to have been appointed to the House of Lords straight from the High Court Bench, without serving in the Court of Appeal. His decisions were known for being reserved and cautious. Wilberforce was Chancellor of the University of Hull between 1978 and 1994. ALS, May 18 (no year), written on both sides, re: sending autographs.........25-35