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Lot 1: AMHERST, JEFFREY. Autograph Letter Signed, "Jeff: Amherst," to Colonel [John] Bradstreet, discussing a land grant
May 23, 2013, 1:30 PM EST
New York, NY, USA
Estimated Price: $700 - $1,000
Description: AMHERST, JEFFREY. Autograph Letter Signed, "Jeff: Amherst," to Colonel [John] Bradstreet, discussing a land grant from New York Governor Nicolls, and sending a letter for Major Duncan [not present]. With a postscript, additionally signed "J:A:," instructing him to ask Captain Lieutenant Winepress to remain at Albany until a suit has been concluded. 1 page, 4to, with integral blank; short closed separations at folds. New York, 7 February 1762
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Lot 3: BLAINE, JAMES G. Autograph Letter Signed, "J.G. Blaine," to President Ulysses S. Grant ("To the President"),
May 23, 2013, 1:30 PM EST
New York, NY, USA
Estimated Price: $250 - $350
Description: BLAINE, JAMES G. Autograph Letter Signed, "J.G. Blaine," to President Ulysses S. Grant ("To the President"), recommending that John A. Wills should fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court created by the death of Edwin M. Stanton. 1 page, 4to, with integral blank, ruled paper; folds. Np, 30 December 1869
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Lot 4: BLAINE, JAMES G. Autograph Letter Signed, "J.G. Blaine," to Rev. Samuel Taylor,
May 23, 2013, 1:30 PM EST
New York, NY, USA
Estimated Price: $80 - $120
Description: BLAINE, JAMES G. Autograph Letter Signed, "J.G. Blaine," to Rev. Samuel Taylor, making arrangements for the separate boarding of his sons, Emmons and Walker, at their Andover school. 1 1/4 pages, 4to, "House of Representatives" ruled stationery, written on a single folded sheet; short closed tears at upper edge expertly repaired. Washington, 18 June 1870
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Lot 5: BOLÍVAR, SIMÓN. Letter Signed, to Juan W. Camacho, in Spanish,
May 23, 2013, 1:30 PM EST
New York, NY, USA
Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,000
Description: TAKING STOCK BEFORE ASSAULT ON VENEZUELA BOLÍVAR, SIMÓN. Letter Signed, to Juan W. Camacho, in Spanish, requesting an appraisal of the value of his silver jewelry that is presently in the hands of Gabriel. 1 page, 4to; backed with cello film, even staining overall, left edge reinforced with fabric obscuring few letters at left edge. sold as is./span Cayes [Haiti], 29 February 1816
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Lot 6: BROWN, JOHN. Autograph Letter Signed, twice, to Samuel Whitman,
May 23, 2013, 1:30 PM EST
New York, NY, USA
Estimated Price: $3,500 - $5,000
Description: SHEPHERDING HIS FLOCK BROWN, JOHN. Autograph Letter Signed, twice, to Samuel Whitman, stating that he has left 300 cattle in the care of Col. Wells, requesting that Whitman prepare the sheep he left with him as he would return next week, stating that he purchased 400 sheep, and reporting that he expects to remain in New England one month. Additional signature and holograph return address on verso. 1 page, tall 4to; complete separations at folds with one vertical fold affecting "B" of recto signature, backed with translucent tissue (affecting holograph address). Fairview, NY, 8 April 1839
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Lot 7: (CIVIL WAR.) GRANT, ULYSSES S. Autograph Letter Signed, "U.S. Grant / Brig. Gen. Com.," to General John Alexander McClernand,
May 23, 2013, 1:30 PM EST
New York, NY, USA
Estimated Price: $800 - $1,200
Description: (CIVIL WAR.) GRANT, ULYSSES S. Autograph Letter Signed, "U.S. Grant / Brig. Gen. Com.," to General John Alexander McClernand, requesting that a unit of cavalry report to Grant. 1 page, 8vo, with integral blank; folds with unobtrusive horizontal one through signature, faint marginal discoloration. Cairo, IL, 22 September 1861
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Lot 8: (CIVIL WAR.) LEE, MARY CUSTIS. Autograph Letter Signed, "M.C. Lee," to Colonel Edward G.W. Butler, promoting her memoir on George Washi
May 23, 2013, 1:30 PM EST
New York, NY, USA
Estimated Price: $400 - $600
Description: ON HER MEMOIR OF GEORGE WASHINGTON (CIVIL WAR.) LEE, MARY CUSTIS. Autograph Letter Signed, "M.C. Lee," to Colonel Edward G.W. Butler, promoting her memoir on George Washington, and apologizing that Robert E. Lee had been unable to visit Butler in Louisiana. With original envelope, addressed in her hand. 3 1/2 pages, 8vo, written on a single folded sheet. "White House" [VA], March 1860
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Lot 10: CLAY, HENRY. Autograph Letter Signed, "H. Clay," to Editor of the New York Daily Express James Brooks,
May 23, 2013, 1:30 PM EST
New York, NY, USA
Estimated Price: $800 - $1,200
Description: WHY HE WILL NOT BE A CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT CLAY, HENRY. Autograph Letter Signed, "H. Clay," to Editor of the New York Daily Express James Brooks, thanking him for a favorable editorial, explaining why he is opposed to being made a candidate for the Presidency, discussing the forthcoming Philadelphia convention, stating his opinion of the Whig party, and noting his lack of support for General Taylor. With a postscript, additionally signed with initials, remarking that he favors Fillmore. 2 pages, 4to, with integral blank; scattered short separations at folds, wax seal and address portion of mailing envelope mounted to blank third page. Ashland, 8 September 1848
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Lot 12: DAVIS, JEFFERSON. Partly-printed Document Signed, as Secretary of War,
May 23, 2013, 1:30 PM EST
New York, NY, USA
Estimated Price: $1,000 - $2,000
Description: CADET APPOINTMENT DAVIS, JEFFERSON. Partly-printed Document Signed, as Secretary of War, appointing William W. Ricketts Cadet [at West Point]. 1 page, oblong 4to, with integral blank with fold at top; horizontal fold touching signature, minor scattered foxing. [Washington], 22 January 1856
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Lot 13: DAVIS, VARINA HOWELL. Autograph Letter Signed, "Varina Davis," to "My dear Mr. Mann,"
May 23, 2013, 1:30 PM EST
New York, NY, USA
Estimated Price: $600 - $900
Description: HUSBAND JEFFERSON DAVIS "IS ON A TOUR IN THE SOUTHWEST" DAVIS, VARINA HOWELL. Autograph Letter Signed, "Varina Davis," to "My dear Mr. Mann," announcing her daughter's impending marriage and the groom's pedigree, her husband's current activities, her present state of mind, etc. With a 10-line postscript concerning a package delivery written vertically on the 4th page. 3 pages, 8vo, personal stationery, written on a single folded sheet; short separations at folds, 1/2-inch hole at center top affecting a few letters of text. Memphis, 15 September 1875
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Lot 14: DERINGER, JR., HENRY. Partly-printed vellum Document Signed, twice,
May 23, 2013, 1:30 PM EST
New York, NY, USA
Estimated Price: $4,000 - $6,000
Description: DERINGER, JR., HENRY. Partly-printed vellum Document Signed, twice, indenture between "Henry Derringer [sic] of the County of Philadelphia Gun and Rifle Manufacturer" and Edward Ingersoll and wife, in which the latter transfers to Deringer a plot of land on the East side of Front Street in Philadelphia. On the verso is written a manuscript indenture, transferring the same land back to the Ingersolls on April 1, 1824. Signed at the lower right of each indenture. 16 1/2x22 inches, scalloped upper edge; folds, minor scattered soiling, few tiny holes at folds lower left. Philadelphia, 22 March 1820
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Lot 15: HENRY, PATRICK. Autograph Document Signed, "P. Henry," four times,
May 23, 2013, 1:30 PM EST
New York, NY, USA
Estimated Price: $4,000 - $6,000
Description: HENRY, PATRICK. Autograph Document Signed, "P. Henry," four times, retained copy of a land deed in 19 holograph lines, granting 3,000 acres in Jefferson County [VA] to Patrick Henry & John May by Beverly Randolph on June 3, 1789, signed at the lower edge of the page, "Truly copy'd by P. Henry." On the verso is a brief note written in holograph and signed both within the text and after: "Note the patent was delayed several years on account of a caveat which was tryed in Kentucky; & after being long kept at Law, the Land was adjudged to P. Henry & Jno May. Taxes have been duly paid for it by me--the Title never questioned since the Patent. P. Henry." Also on the verso is a holograph statement empowering George Woodson Payne to sell the land described in the deed on Henry's behalf, dated and signed: "P. Henry / Nov'r 10th 1796." 1 1/2 pages, 4to, written on the recto and verso of a single sheet; folds; suspended between sheets of glass and framed. Np, vd
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Lot 16: JAY, JOHN. Autograph Letter Signed, to his wife ("My dear Sally"),
May 23, 2013, 1:30 PM EST
New York, NY, USA
Estimated Price: $2,500 - $3,500
Description: TENDER WORDS TO HIS AILING WIFE JAY, JOHN. Autograph Letter Signed, to his wife ("My dear Sally"), expressing eagerness to hear of improvement in her health and conveying his frustration at being unable to visit her. 1 page, 4to, with detached address leaf; folds, faint marginal discoloration from prior matting. Bedford, "Tuesday Evg" no year
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Lot 17: KNOX, HENRY. Autograph Letter Signed, "HKnox," to General Henry Jackson ("My dear friend"),
May 23, 2013, 1:30 PM EST
New York, NY, USA
Estimated Price: $350 - $500
Description: KNOX, HENRY. Autograph Letter Signed, "HKnox," to General Henry Jackson ("My dear friend"), introducing John George Williams, explaining that he plans to settle in Maine, and asking him to extend his hospitality. 1 page, small 4to; horizontal folds. Philadelphia, 16 January 1795
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Lot 18: MCKENNEY, THOMAS L. Letter Signed, "Tho:L:McKenney," as Superintendent of Indian Affairs, to an unnamed recipient [David Folsom?],
May 23, 2013, 1:30 PM EST
New York, NY, USA
Estimated Price: $600 - $900
Description: MCKENNEY, THOMAS L. Letter Signed, "Tho:L:McKenney," as Superintendent of Indian Affairs, to an unnamed recipient [David Folsom?], requesting that any Choctaw that become ill during their visit to Washington must be attended by an Army--not civilian--physician. 1 page, square 4to; short separations at folds, docketing verso. [Washington,] 2 December 1824
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Lot 23: (ASTRONAUTS.) Project Mercury Brochure, Signed on the cover by the 7 Mercury astronauts and the Project Mercury Director.
May 23, 2013, 1:30 PM EST
New York, NY, USA
Estimated Price: $3,000 - $4,000
Description: SIGNED BY THE MERCURY SEVEN (ASTRONAUTS.) Project Mercury Brochure, Signed on the cover by the 7 Mercury astronauts and the Project Mercury Director. NASA brochure includes portraits of each astronaut and images of the capsule during development and testing. Signed vertically, beside the relevant portrait. 4 pages, 4to, printed on a single folded sheet; matted and framed. [Langley Research Center, April 1959]
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Lot 24: (BASEBALL.) Printed program for "Welcome Home Dinner to the Brooklyn Dodgers," Signed by all but 4 members of the team
May 23, 2013, 1:30 PM EST
New York, NY, USA
Estimated Price: $600 - $900
Description: (BASEBALL.) Printed program for "Welcome Home Dinner to the Brooklyn Dodgers," Signed by all but 4 members of the team and several guests. Signed on front and inside pages. 4 pages, 8vo, printed on a single folded sheet; moderate scattered staining, soiling to folds. sold as is./span [Brooklyn, 14 April 1940]
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Lot 25: BENES, EDVARD. Two items, each Signed, as President of Czechoslovakia: Photograph, "Dr.EdvardBenes" * Typed Letter, "DrEBenes."
May 23, 2013, 1:30 PM EST
New York, NY, USA
Estimated Price: $250 - $350
Description: BENES, EDVARD. Two items, each Signed, as President of Czechoslovakia: Photograph, "Dr.EdvardBenes" * Typed Letter, "DrEBenes." The photograph, bust portrait. Inscribed in the blank margin below the image. 6 1/2x4 1/2 inches (image), 9 1/2x6 1/2 inches overall. The letter, to the Czechoslovak colony in Paris, in Czech, thanking them for the invitation to a memorial service for Gustav Winter and praising his character and intelligence. 1/2 page, 4to, "President of the Czechoslovak Republic" stationery; horizontal fold. Both matted together and framed. Prague, 23 May 1937; London, 21 August 1943
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Lot 26: BOJAXHIU, AGNES GONXHA ("MOTHER TERESA"). Two items, each Signed "M Teresa MC": Brief Autograph Letter, to Mr. and Mrs. President Reaga
May 23, 2013, 1:30 PM EST
New York, NY, USA
Estimated Price: $800 - $1,200
Description: MOTHER TERESA SENDING BLESSINGS TO PRESIDENT REAGAN BOJAXHIU, AGNES GONXHA ("MOTHER TERESA"). Two items, each Signed "M Teresa MC": Brief Autograph Letter, to Mr. and Mrs. President Reagan * Autograph Note, on verso of a photograph. The letter: "I am praying for you. Be all for Jesus in the present showing your love for the unborn. God bless you." Written partly above and partly below a printed prayer and portrait of her. 1 page, square 12mo, vertical fold. The note: "Keep the joy of loving God in your heart and share this joy with all your people in the U.S.A. God bless you." The photograph, showing a statue of the Virgin Mary. 5x3 1/2 inches; staple holes at upper right. With the original mailing envelope used to send both to the White House. Bronx, 17 October 1984 [from postmark]
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Lot 28: (BUSINESS.) CARNEGIE, ANDREW. Autograph Letter Signed, to Ms. [Elizabeth B.] Chace ("My Dear Miss Chace"),
May 23, 2013, 1:30 PM EST
New York, NY, USA
Estimated Price: $400 - $600
Description: "I AM CONCOCTING NOBLE REVOLUTIONS" (BUSINESS.) CARNEGIE, ANDREW. Autograph Letter Signed, to Ms. [Elizabeth B.] Chace ("My Dear Miss Chace"), expressing regret at not being able to meet, and continuing with family news, the weather, his health and travel plans. 4 pages, square 8vo, personal stationery, written on a single folded sheet; soiling to upper half of signature page (not affecting signature). Np, 12 April 1876
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Lot 29: (BUSINESS.) COOKE, JAY. Brief Autograph Letter Signed, to Rev. T.H. Robinson,
May 23, 2013, 1:30 PM EST
New York, NY, USA
Estimated Price: $600 - $900
Description: (BUSINESS.) COOKE, JAY. Brief Autograph Letter Signed, to Rev. T.H. Robinson, instructing him to "hand Mr Weir a memorandum of your expenses to & from Gibraltar & I will take pleasure in remitting the same." 1 page, 4to, "Jay Cooke & Co., Bankers" stationery; folds with vertical one through signature. Philadelphia, 19 September 1867
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Lot 32: CARVER, GEORGE WASHINGTON. Autograph Letter Signed, "G.W. Carver," to Mrs. Lee [former Tuskegee Choir leader Jennie C. Lee],
May 23, 2013, 1:30 PM EST
New York, NY, USA
Estimated Price: $400 - $600
Description: CARVER, GEORGE WASHINGTON. Autograph Letter Signed, "G.W. Carver," to Mrs. Lee [former Tuskegee Choir leader Jennie C. Lee], expressing thanks for her musical leadership. 1 1/2 pages, 4to, written on the recto and verso of a single sheet, "Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute" stationery; remnants of prior mounting at upper corners, folds. Tuskegee, 22 January 1935
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Lot 34: CHARLES ("THE BOLD"); DUKE OF BURGUNDY. Letter Signed, "Charles," to the archbishop of Trier [John II of Baden], in Latin,
May 23, 2013, 1:30 PM EST
New York, NY, USA
Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,000
Description: CHARLES ("THE BOLD"); DUKE OF BURGUNDY. Letter Signed, "Charles," to the archbishop of Trier [John II of Baden], in Latin, requesting that he send troops to Champagne. 1 page, oblong 4to; vermin damage to right edge affecting several lines of text, closed tear at lower edge repaired with paper verso, address and docketing verso, folds. Np, 25 June 1472
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Lot 35: CHARLES X; KING OF FRANCE. Vellum Document Signed, "Charles Philippe," as Count of Artois, in French,
May 23, 2013, 1:30 PM EST
New York, NY, USA
Estimated Price: $200 - $300
Description: CHARLES X; KING OF FRANCE. Vellum Document Signed, "Charles Philippe," as Count of Artois, in French, recommending "to all sovereigns in whose territory he might happen to pass" that Julien Marie François Duverger be given every aid since he had served so nobly to preserve King Louis XVI "before and during the Revolution and notably in the unfortunate days of October 5 and 6, 1789." Countersigned by De Belleville. 1 page, folio, with integral blank; slight fading to signature, folds. Edinburgh, 12 September 1798
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Lot 36: DAVY, HUMPHRY. Autograph Letter Signed, "H. Davy," to James Smithson ("My dear Sir"),
May 23, 2013, 1:30 PM EST
New York, NY, USA
Estimated Price: $350 - $500
Description: DAVY, HUMPHRY. Autograph Letter Signed, "H. Davy," to James Smithson ("My dear Sir"), responding to his question concerning the treatment of tuberculosis, and advising him to look to Paris as such remedies originate in France. 2 1/2 pages, 4to, with integral address leaf; folds. "23 Gros[veno]r Street" [London], 16 January [1821]
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Lot 38: EDISON, THOMAS A. Autograph Letter Signed, "TAE," to his wife [Mina] ("Darling Billy"),
May 23, 2013, 1:30 PM EST
New York, NY, USA
Estimated Price: $3,000 - $4,000
Description: LOVE LETTER MENTIONS HISTORIC MEETING EDISON, THOMAS A. Autograph Letter Signed, "TAE," to his wife [Mina] ("Darling Billy"), 9 pages, small 8vo, personal stationery, written on three sheets with two being folded. Llewellyn Park, "Sunday" [circa August 1896]
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Lot 39: EDISON, THOMAS A. Autograph Letter Signed, "TAE," to his daughter [Madeleine Edison Sloane], in pencil, on the verso of a portion of he
May 23, 2013, 1:30 PM EST
New York, NY, USA
Estimated Price: $800 - $1,200
Description: "I HAVE 3 CHILDREN WHO KNOW THE VALUE OF MONEY" EDISON, THOMAS A. Autograph Letter Signed, "TAE," to his daughter [Madeleine Edison Sloane], in pencil, on the verso of a portion of her letter to him. The five-page letter of Edison's daughter [only two pages are present], appealing to her father "to take up our loan at the West Orange bank . . . and lend us in addition the sum of two thousand dollars." Edison writes "Over," in pencil, following the closing of her letter, replying that he would do as she asks and offering to loan money again against her telephone stock. 2 pages, 8vo, written on separate sheets; few small holes at fold intersections affecting text, minor paperclip stain at top of first page. Np, [circa 4 April 1923]
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Lot 43: EINSTEIN, ALBERT. Typed Letter Signed, "A. Einstein,"
May 23, 2013, 1:30 PM EST
New York, NY, USA
Estimated Price: $4,000 - $6,000
Description: SAVING GERMAN CULTURE FROM NAZISM EINSTEIN, ALBERT. Typed Letter Signed, "A. Einstein," to Frederick W.J. Haeuser of the Germanistic Society of America, in German, agreeing to add his signature to an appeal on behalf of German culture. 1 page, 4to, "California Institute of Technology" stationery; horizontal folds. Pasadena, 7 March 1933
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Lot 44: EINSTEIN, ALBERT. Two Typed Letters Signed, "A. Einstein," to engine manufacturer E. Paul du Pont, in German.
May 23, 2013, 1:30 PM EST
New York, NY, USA
Estimated Price: $6,000 - $9,000
Description: EINSTEIN THE SOCIALIST EINSTEIN, ALBERT. Two Typed Letters Signed, "A. Einstein," to engine manufacturer E. Paul du Pont, in German. The first, stating that he has a layman's interest in economics, remarking that he keeps his thinking on such matters private until sufficiently grounded, and expressing admiration for Princeton economics professor Stuart Chase. 1 page, 4to, blind stamped letterhead at upper left; 4-inch closed tear along vertical fold repaired with tissue verso with remnants of inexpert repair recto (not affecting signature). The second, stating that he has twice read with approval Henry George's Progress and Poverty, acknowledging that they share an appreciation of Princeton economics professor [Franz] Oppenheimer, and describing points of agreement and difference as regards the economic views of himself and Oppenheimer. 1 1/2 pages, 4to, written on the recto and verso of a single sheet; left edge verso reinforced with tissue, remnants of prior mounting at side edges verso, folds. [Princeton], 3; 13 December 1935
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Lot 45: EINSTEIN, ALBERT. Autograph Letter Signed, "A. Einstein," to "Dear Jane," in English,
May 23, 2013, 1:30 PM EST
New York, NY, USA
Estimated Price: $2,500 - $3,500
Description: SENDING A TOY ON CHRISTMAS DAY EINSTEIN, ALBERT. Autograph Letter Signed, "A. Einstein," to "Dear Jane," in English, expressing thanks for her Santa Claus, and sending a gift [not present]. 1/2 page, 4to; folds; matted with a portrait and framed. Princeton, 25 December 1941
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Lot 46: EINSTEIN, ALBERT. Typed Letter Signed, "A. Einstein,"
May 23, 2013, 1:30 PM EST
New York, NY, USA
Estimated Price: $3,000 - $4,000
Description: WARNING AGAINST AMERICAN ANTI-SEMITISM EINSTEIN, ALBERT. Typed Letter Signed, "A. Einstein," to Lionel M. Ettlinger, in German, offering to help Dr. [Wladimir?] Lasareff to emigrate to America, but warning that coming to America is not obviously better than remaining in Europe as American Anti-Semitism is growing and university instructors are not as respected as they are in Europe. 1 page, 4to, personal stationery with blind stamped letterhead; folds. Princeton, 15 February 1945
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Lot 47: EINSTEIN, ALBERT. Typed Letter Signed, "A. Einstein," to Jacob Landau, in German,
May 23, 2013, 1:30 PM EST
New York, NY, USA
Estimated Price: $1,500 - $2,500
Description: ON THE ANALOGY BETWEEN PHYSICAL AND SOCIO-POLITICAL CONCEPTS EINSTEIN, ALBERT. Typed Letter Signed, "A. Einstein," to Jacob Landau, in German, declining to encourage Mr. Cuneo's intention to develop an analogy between physical and socio-political concepts. 1/2 page, 4to, blind stamped letterhead at upper edge, staple at upper left, folds. Princeton, 9 August 1948
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Lot 49: (ENTERTAINERS.) Group of 3 items Signed and Inscribed by 19th-century performers.
May 23, 2013, 1:30 PM EST
New York, NY, USA
Estimated Price: $100 - $200
Description: (ENTERTAINERS.) Group of 3 items Signed and Inscribed by 19th-century performers. Format and condition vary. Vp, vd
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Lot 52: FARNESE, ALESSANDRO; DUKE OF PARMA. Document Signed, "Aless: Farnese," in Spanish,
May 23, 2013, 1:30 PM EST
New York, NY, USA
Estimated Price: $200 - $300
Description: FARNESE, ALESSANDRO; DUKE OF PARMA. Document Signed, "Aless: Farnese," in Spanish, referring to Italian forces in cooperation with the Spanish Army and mentioning the Italian commander Silvio Piccolomini. Countersigned by his secretary Cosme Massi. 12 1/2x13 inches; toning overall, separations at folds repaired verso with tissue, small holes at fold intersections with some loss to text, moderate staining affecting text at right (but still legible), paper seal intact; matted with portrait and framed. sold as is./span Tournai, 1 January 1583
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Lot 54: GEORGE III; KING OF ENGLAND. Document Signed, "George R," pay warrant to Paymaster Richard Rigby,
May 23, 2013, 1:30 PM EST
New York, NY, USA
Estimated Price: $250 - $350
Description: GEORGE III; KING OF ENGLAND. Document Signed, "George R," pay warrant to Paymaster Richard Rigby, ordering him to pay Simon Halleday £58.07 for the reimbursement of "the Non Commissioned Officers and Private Men of Our Somerset Regiment of Militia" for 1778. Countersigned by Charles Jenkinson. 1 page, small folio, with integral address leaf; complete separation at center vertical fold repaired with tissue, minor chipping and toning at edges. "Court at St. James," 29 March 1779
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Lot 55: GEORGE III; KING OF ENGLAND. Document Signed, "George R,"
May 23, 2013, 1:30 PM EST
New York, NY, USA
Estimated Price: $350 - $500
Description: GEORGE III; KING OF ENGLAND. Document Signed, "George R," ordering the Paymaster General to pay £10,102.5.1 to General Jeffery Lord Amherst for "our Second Regiment of Life Guards under His Command." Countersigned by William Windham. 1 page, folio; few short closed separations at folds, faint discoloration from prior matting; matted with portrait and framed. not examined out of frame./span "Court at St. James," 13 August 1794
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Lot 56: GEORGE IV; KING OF ENGLAND. Two Documents Signed, "George R," each appointing Robert Reid Master of Works and Architect in Scotland.
May 23, 2013, 1:30 PM EST
New York, NY, USA
Estimated Price: $600 - $900
Description: GEORGE IV; KING OF ENGLAND. Two Documents Signed, "George R," each appointing Robert Reid Master of Works and Architect in Scotland. Each signed at the top of first page. Each countersigned by Chancellor of the Exchequer Frederick John Robinson. Together 12 pages, folio, the second bound together with ribbon; the second with marked separation at folds and scattered soiling. "Carlton House," 21 August 1826; "Windsor," 31 January 1827
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Lot 58: HILLARY, EDMUND. Ink drawing Signed, "Ed Hillary," sketch showing a man standing atop a mountain with a tent at the base.
May 23, 2013, 1:30 PM EST
New York, NY, USA
Estimated Price: $700 - $1,000
Description: HILLARY, EDMUND. Ink drawing Signed, "Ed Hillary," sketch showing a man standing atop a mountain with a tent at the base. 1 page, 4to, "Himalayan Trust" stationery; horizontal folds. Auckland, [circa May 1998]
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Lot 60: HOUDINI, HARRY. Partly-printed Document Signed,
May 23, 2013, 1:30 PM EST
New York, NY, USA
Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,000
Description: HOUDINI, HARRY. Partly-printed Document Signed, stock certificate for the Houdini Picture Corporation, 5 shares to Anna Elizabeth Bowland, share number 591. 8 1/4x11 1/2 inches; some fading to signature, folds, Citizen's National Bank of Boston receipt tipped to upper edge of certificate. [New York], 18 July 1921
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Lot 62: (ISRAEL.) BEN-GURION, DAVID. Typed Letter Signed, "D. Ben-Gurion," as Prime Minister, to Knesset Member Ya'akov Riftin, in Hebrew,
May 23, 2013, 1:30 PM EST
New York, NY, USA
Estimated Price: $800 - $1,200
Description: (ISRAEL.) BEN-GURION, DAVID. Typed Letter Signed, "D. Ben-Gurion," as Prime Minister, to Knesset Member Ya'akov Riftin, in Hebrew, assuring him that he is taking very seriously what he said concerning youth groups, clarifying that he had met with more than a single such group, and pointing out that Israel's educational objectives include encouragement of love for the homeland. 1 page, small 4to, "Prime Minister" stationery; small punch holes in right margin, folds; matted with portrait and framed. Jerusalem, 23 April 1956
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Lot 65: JUNG, CARL GUSTAV. Typed Letter Signed, "C.G. Jung," to New Republic editor Gilbert A. Harrison,
May 23, 2013, 1:30 PM EST
New York, NY, USA
Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,000
Description: JUNG ON U.F.O.S JUNG, CARL GUSTAV. Typed Letter Signed, "C.G. Jung," to New Republic editor Gilbert A. Harrison, agreeing that UFOs are fascinating but puzzling, referring to the prevalence of UFOs in legend and myth, and noting that his book on the psychological aspect of UFOs is soon to appear. 1/2 page, 4to, "Prof. Dr. C.G. Jung" stationery; folds, few holograph corrections. Küsnacht-Zürich, 12 December 1957
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Lot 66: KENNEDY, EDWARD M. Typed Letter Signed, "Ted Kennedy," with a holograph postscript, "Saying a prayer for Parren," to Michael B. Mitchel
May 23, 2013, 1:30 PM EST
New York, NY, USA
Estimated Price: $80 - $120
Description: KENNEDY, EDWARD M. Typed Letter Signed, "Ted Kennedy," with a holograph postscript, "Saying a prayer for Parren," to Michael B. Mitchell, Sr., sending condolences for the loss of his uncle Parren [J. Mitchell]. 1 page, 4to, "United States Senate" stationery; horizontal fold. Washington, 31 May 2007
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Lot 67: KENNEDY, ROBERT F. Typed Letter Signed, "Bob," with additional brief Inscription, "My thanks to you," to NAACP Director Clarence M. Mit
May 23, 2013, 1:30 PM EST
New York, NY, USA
Estimated Price: $350 - $500
Description: KENNEDY, ROBERT F. Typed Letter Signed, "Bob," with additional brief Inscription, "My thanks to you," to NAACP Director Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr., thanking him for good wishes and concern for his children. 1 page, 8vo, "United States Senate" stationery; horizontal fold, ink received stamp on verso. Washington, 15 September 1965
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Lot 69: (KENNEDY, ROBERT F.) Small archive of items relating to memorial services held for him, including a Typed Letter Signed, "Ted," by Edwa
May 23, 2013, 1:30 PM EST
New York, NY, USA
Estimated Price: $500 - $750
Description: (KENNEDY, ROBERT F.) Small archive of items relating to memorial services held for him, including a Typed Letter Signed, "Ted," by Edward M. Kennedy. The letter, to Rev. Al[bert] F. Pereira, expressing appreciation for the service he performed for his brother, and noting his surprise when he learned that the Reverend built the altar himself. 1 page, 8vo, "United States Senate" stationery. Washington, 8 June 1970. The archive, including the printed program for the mass held for him at St. Patrick's Cathedral on June 8, 1968, 6 printed programs for memorial services held at Arlington National Cemetery and McClean Virginia, 1968-789, 9 photographs, unsigned, showing Rev. Pereira or members of the Kennedy family, and related ephemera. Vp, vd
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Lot 71: KING, JR., MARTIN LUTHER. Program for Ministers Union Worship, Signed and Inscribed on the cover above his portrait:
May 23, 2013, 1:30 PM EST
New York, NY, USA
Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,500
Description: KING, JR., MARTIN LUTHER. Program for Ministers Union Worship, Signed and Inscribed on the cover above his portrait: "Best Wishes / Martin Luther King." Service held on February 26, 1967 at the Macedonia Baptist Church in San Francisco. Program includes music and lyric for "Battle Hymn of the Republic," and the order of events including King's guest appearance. 4 pages, 8vo, self-wrappers; brief note in another hand at top of terminal page, faint scattered soiling. [San Francisco, 26 February 1967]
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Lot 72: LIND, JENNY. Autograph Letter Signed, "Jenny Goldschmidt," to "My Dear Mr. Halle,"
May 23, 2013, 1:30 PM EST
New York, NY, USA
Estimated Price: $350 - $500
Description: THE PRIMA DONNA'S REQUIREMENTS LIND, JENNY. Autograph Letter Signed, "Jenny Goldschmidt," to "My Dear Mr. Halle," asking him to help her get accommodations in Manchester, and specifying her requirements. 8 pages, 8vo, on two folded sheets, "Windsor Hotel" stationery. Edinburgh, 22 November 1861
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Lot 73: LIVINGSTONE, DAVID. Brief Autograph Letter Signed, "David Livingstone," to Rev. W. Robinson:
May 23, 2013, 1:30 PM EST
New York, NY, USA
Estimated Price: $800 - $1,200
Description: LIVINGSTONE, DAVID. Brief Autograph Letter Signed, "David Livingstone," to Rev. W. Robinson: "Many thanks for your kind invitation but I am to address a public meeting tomorrow & then leave for London by the last train on Saturday." 2 pages, 8vo, with integral blank; horizontal folds. "Trinity College," 4 December 1857
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Lot 75: MACARTHUR, DOUGLAS. Brief Autograph Note Signed, "Not a word of truth in this. DMacA,"
May 23, 2013, 1:30 PM EST
New York, NY, USA
Estimated Price: $350 - $500
Description: MACARTHUR, DOUGLAS. Brief Autograph Note Signed, "Not a word of truth in this. DMacA," replying to a question posed by a woman in Illinois, written diagonally in the lower margin of her letter to him. In her typed letter she states, "One or more . . . ex-service men in this area who served under you in Japan have been circulating rumors . . . to the effect that you own a palace in Japan, . . . and while your boys were tired and battle-weary, you forced them to build a road to said palace. Your answer will . . . settle an argument. . . ." 1 page, square 8vo; horizontal fold. With the original envelope used by MacArthur. [New York, March 1952]
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Lot 79: NESSELRODE, KARL ROBERT; GRAF VON. Autograph Letter Signed, "Nesselrode," to an unnamed recipient (lacking salutation), in French,
May 23, 2013, 1:30 PM EST
New York, NY, USA
Estimated Price: $400 - $600
Description: NESSELRODE, KARL ROBERT; GRAF VON. Autograph Letter Signed, "Nesselrode," to an unnamed recipient (lacking salutation), in French, expressing thanks for sending wine and paté, and discussing complicated arrangements for payment. In a postscript, he asks for a shipment of the best lamp oil. 3 pages, small 4to, written on a single folded sheet; marked bleed-through throughout. St. Petersburg, 13 February 1817
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Lot 81: O'CASEY, SEAN. Autograph Letter Signed, to Martha Millet,
May 23, 2013, 1:30 PM EST
New York, NY, USA
Estimated Price: $600 - $900
Description: "BURY THE GUNS & THE GENERALS WITH THEM" O'CASEY, SEAN. Autograph Letter Signed, to Martha Millet, praising her book of poems, agreeing with its anti-war message, stating that America, England, and Ireland are controlled by dangerous fools, expressing sympathy with her life as a housewife, and comparing the suffering of the Irish with that of Jews. 2 pages, 4to, written on the recto and verso of a single sheet, personal stationery; folds. With the original envelope. Totnes, Devon, 15 October 1952
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