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Lot 5: BOLÍVAR, SIMÓN. Letter Signed, to Juan W. Camacho, in Spanish,

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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

Lot 6: BROWN, JOHN. Autograph Letter Signed, twice, to Samuel Whitman,

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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

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

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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

Lot 10: CLAY, HENRY. Autograph Letter Signed, "H. Clay," to Editor of the New York Daily Express James Brooks,

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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

Lot 16: JAY, JOHN. Autograph Letter Signed, to his wife ("My dear Sally"),

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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

Lot 32: CARVER, GEORGE WASHINGTON. Autograph Letter Signed, "G.W. Carver," to Mrs. Lee [former Tuskegee Choir leader Jennie C. Lee],

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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

Lot 43: EINSTEIN, ALBERT. Typed Letter Signed, "A. Einstein,"

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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

Lot 45: EINSTEIN, ALBERT. Autograph Letter Signed, "A. Einstein," to "Dear Jane," in English,

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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

Lot 46: EINSTEIN, ALBERT. Typed Letter Signed, "A. Einstein,"

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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

Lot 63: (ISRAEL.) WEIZMANN, CHAIM. Group of 3 Typed Letters Signed, "Ch. Weizmann," as President of the World Zionist Organization, to Presiden

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Description: "TERMS HAVE BEEN MADE WITH HITLER AT THE EXPENSE OF THE CZECHS" (ISRAEL.) WEIZMANN, CHAIM. Group of 3 Typed Letters Signed, "Ch. Weizmann," as President of the World Zionist Organization, to President of the Zionist Organization of America, Rabbi Solomon Goldman. The first, congratulating him on being elected President, expressing uncertainty about whether a Zionist Congress would be held this year, expressing disappointment in the Évian Conference's lack of support for Palestine, and proposing that a new conference be organized with a focus upon Palestine and featuring prominent Jewish personalities such as Einstein [Keren Hayesod, Antwerp, held in September, 1938?]. 3 pages, 4to, "Jewish Agency" stationery, written on separate sheets; paper clip stain at upper left. The second, marked "Secret" at the head of the first page, projecting a negative outlook for Zionism in light of the British having negotiated with Hitler after the crisis in Czechoslovakia, pressing him for support from America, expressing skepticism that Malcolm MacDonald discussions are in earnest, suggesting that he meet with Ben Cohn, reporting that he would remain in London until the publication of the [Palestine Partition] Commission's report, and telling him to expect Berl Locker in advance of his visit to America. 2 pages, 4to, "Jewish Agency" stationery; paper clip stain and pin holes at upper left. The third, expressing hope that he would participate in the dedication of the new Institute building [Weizmann Institute of Science]. 1 page, 4to, "Weizman House" stationery, pale blue paper. London, 15 July; 3 October 1938; Rehovot, 11 June 1946

Lot 77: NELSON, HORATIO. Letter Signed, "Nelson & Bronte," to Rear Admiral [Alexander] Cochrane,

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Estimated Price: $3,500 - $5,000

Description: "THE SAID BLACK GENERAL . . . MAY BE SENT TO ST. DOMINGO" NELSON, HORATIO. Letter Signed, "Nelson & Bronte," to Rear Admiral [Alexander] Cochrane, requesting him to take aboard a Haitian general and his servant to await passage to Jamaica. 2 pages, folio, with integral blank. "Victory at Sea" [near Antigua], 11 June 1805

Lot 81: O'CASEY, SEAN. Autograph Letter Signed, to Martha Millet,

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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

Lot 87: STANTON, ELIZABETH CADY. Autograph Letter Signed, to Rose E. Cleveland,

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Estimated Price: $500 - $750

Description: STANTON, ELIZABETH CADY. Autograph Letter Signed, to Rose E. Cleveland, addressing the mistaken impression that arose from the publication of an open letter from Stanton concerning her. 4 1/4 pages, 8vo, written on two sheets with one folded. With the original envelope. Tenafly, NJ, 24 March [1886: from postmark]

Lot 94: WELLINGTON, ARTHUR WELLESLEY; 1ST DUKE. Autograph Letter Signed, "Wellington," to General [Alan] Cameron, concerning his son's bad con

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Description: WRITTEN DURING THE PRELUDE TO THE BATTLE OF WATERLOO WELLINGTON, ARTHUR WELLESLEY; 1ST DUKE. Autograph Letter Signed, "Wellington," to General [Alan] Cameron, concerning his son's bad conduct and his absence from the Army. 2 1/2 pages, 4to, written on a single folded sheet; short closed separations at folds. Paris, 18 January 1815

Lot 95: WELLINGTON, ARTHUR WELLESLEY; 1ST DUKE. Autograph Letter Signed, "Wellington / Prince de Waterloo," to George Stainforth concerning lan

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Estimated Price: $800 - $1,200

Description: WRITING TO WATERLOO COMRADE-IN-ARMS WELLINGTON, ARTHUR WELLESLEY; 1ST DUKE. Autograph Letter Signed, "Wellington / Prince de Waterloo," to George Stainforth concerning land in Belgium granted to him as a reward for his victory at Waterloo. 2 pages, 8vo, written on the first two pages of a single folded sheet; minor scattered foxing, few short separations at folds with one repaired with paper on second page (not affecting text), mounting remnants to blank terminal page. With the original envelope mounted to integral blank. "Wahull Castle," 9 November 1839

Lot 96: WHITE, STANFORD. Typed Letter Signed, to Charles B. Cranfield,

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Estimated Price: $250 - $350

Description: WHITE, STANFORD. Typed Letter Signed, to Charles B. Cranfield, requesting estimates for the cost of granite for use in the construction of a crypt, and sending drawings depicting different proposals for the crypt [not present]. 2 pages, written on separate sheets, "McKim, Mead & White" stationery; toning overall, paperclip stain at upper right, folds. New York, 19 January 1899

Lot 99: WRIGHT, ORVILLE. Typed Letter Signed, to journalist and author Mark Sullivan,

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Estimated Price: $4,000 - $6,000

Description: AGREEING TO COMMENT ON AVIATION HISTORY CHAPTER WRIGHT, ORVILLE. Typed Letter Signed, to journalist and author Mark Sullivan, praising his depiction of life in America in 1900, agreeing to comment on his draft of a chapter on flying, and remarking that Rear Admiral Melville had expressed skepticism concerning the possibility of powered flight as late as 1901. 1 page, 4to; minor staining at center and upper edge, horizontal folds. Dayton, 9 July 1926

Lot 101: ADAMS, JOHN. Autograph Letter Signed, twice, to Thomas Clark,

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Estimated Price: $2,500 - $3,500

Description: ADAMS, JOHN. Autograph Letter Signed, twice, to Thomas Clark, thanking him for sending his book, Naval History of the United States, and for his proposal for a general history of the U.S., mentioning Trumbull's history, and promising to distribute his proposal to others. 1 page, 4to, with integral address leaf with a Franking Signature and addressed in his hand; backed with tissue, tears in address leaf repaired with paper, small holes at fold intersections. Quincy, 25 January 1815

Lot 122: JEFFERSON, THOMAS. Autograph Letter Signed, "Th:Jefferson," to James Madison,

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Estimated Price: $15,000 - $25,000

Description: ALEXANDER I: "THE WATCHMAN OF TYRANNY FOR EUROPE" JEFFERSON, THOMAS. Autograph Letter Signed, "Th:Jefferson," to James Madison, returning a letter from Mr. [Richard?] Rush [not present], confirming Mr. [Jeremy?] Bentham's negative opinion of Alexander [Emperor of Russia], suggesting that Alexander might redeem himself by entering into a war with the Turks, and conveying travel plans. 1/2 page, 4to; marginal areas of minor discoloration affecting text at upper and right edges, folds, bold signature. Monticello, 12 May 1822

Lot 129: KENNEDY, JOHN F. Typed Letter Signed, "John Kennedy," as President, to Father Albert F. Pereira,

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Estimated Price: $1,000 - $2,000

Description: TO THE PASTOR OF HIS MIDDLEBURG RETREAT KENNEDY, JOHN F. Typed Letter Signed, "John Kennedy," as President, to Father Albert F. Pereira, agreeing to write a letter to Mr. Woodrow White, expressing thanks for Mr. White's efforts as well as all those associated with the Community Center, and welcoming his views concerning the Supreme Court decision and aid to colleges. 1 page, 4to, White House stationery; horizontal fold. Washington, 23 July 1962

Lot 142: MONROE, JAMES. Autograph Letter Signed, "Jas. Monroe," to James Hunter ("Dear Sir"),

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Description: "THIS SUBJECT HATH BEEN TAKEN UP IN THE FEDERAL CONSTITUTION" MONROE, JAMES. Autograph Letter Signed, "Jas. Monroe," to James Hunter ("Dear Sir"), asking after a trunk belonging to Mrs. Monroe's sister, expecting failure of any petition to the [Virginia] legislature concerning compensation for losses incurred from government impressment of his vessel, promising to bring suit against the Commonwealth if a petition were to fail, mentioning that the federal constitution addresses the subject of property, and noting that the [Virginia] constitution protects transactions. 1 1/2 pages, 4to, with integral address leaf addressed in his hand; seal tear and other minor holes at center vertical fold (one near signature). Richmond, 7 November 1787

Lot 159: ROOSEVELT, THEODORE. Typed Letter Signed, to Mrs. James R. Garfield ("My dear Mrs. Garfield"),

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Estimated Price: $300 - $400

Description: ROOSEVELT, THEODORE. Typed Letter Signed, to Mrs. James R. Garfield ("My dear Mrs. Garfield"), expressing appreciation for her letter and hoping that her sons return [from the War] safely. 1/2 page, small 4to, personal stationery; even toning, short separation at horizontal fold with repair verso, 3 edges trimmed slightly. Oyster Bay, 26 July 1918

Lot 160: TAFT, WILLIAM HOWARD. Typed Letter Signed, "WmHTaft," as President, to President of the Farmers' National Congress John M. Stahl,

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Estimated Price: $200 - $300

Description: TAFT, WILLIAM HOWARD. Typed Letter Signed, "WmHTaft," as President, to President of the Farmers' National Congress John M. Stahl, with holograph "Personal" at top of page, promising to have Charles M. Pepper send him a letter. 1 page, 4to, White House stationery; slight fading to signature and text; matted with portrait and framed. Washington, 25 April 1911

Lot 165: WASHINGTON, GEORGE. Letter Signed, "G:Washington," to an unnamed recipient [Delaware President George Read] ("D'r Sir"),

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Estimated Price: $15,000 - $25,000

Description: SENDING AN APPEAL FOR FOOD FROM VALLEY FORGE WASHINGTON, GEORGE. Letter Signed, "G:Washington," to an unnamed recipient [Delaware President George Read] ("D'r Sir"), sending an address authored by himself [not present] and requesting that it be published with the recipient's recommendation. 1 page, 4to; extreme end of signature truncated at right edge, short separations at folds with unobtrusive vertical fold through signature, even toning, top and left edges trimmed with loss to date at upper right; mounted between glass panes and framed. Valley Forge, [18 February 1778]

Lot 174: CALLAS, MARIA. Autograph Letter Signed, "Maria Meneghini Callas," to Mrs. Cohleen Bischoff,

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Estimated Price: $2,500 - $3,500

Description: "MY PATH IS OFTEN STREWN WITH BIG STONES [BUT] I ALWAYS SEEM TO JUMP OVER" CALLAS, MARIA. Autograph Letter Signed, "Maria Meneghini Callas," to Mrs. Cohleen Bischoff, confessing that her life is not easy, conveying her surprise that she always manages to overcome, giving her views on happiness, and asking forgiveness for sharing her private sentiments. 2 pages, 4to, "Waldorf-Astoria" stationery, written on two sheets; horizontal folds. With the original envelope. New York, 2 [February] 1958

Lot 181: FURTWÄNGLER, WILHELM. Group of 3 Autograph Letters Signed, in German.

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Estimated Price: $600 - $900

Description: FURTWÄNGLER, WILHELM. Group of 3 Autograph Letters Signed, in German. The first, a letter of reference for timpanist Max Polster. The second, to Polster, informing him of a negative response from Mr. Behn and advising him to speak to Corbach about getting an agent. The third, to Polster, asking that he keep private the advice about getting an agent as Furtwängler is not permitted to oppose the board of directors. Each 1 page, 4to, "Society of the Friends of Music" stationery, ruled paper; folds. Two with the original envelope. Lübeck, 5 April 1913; Munich, [20?]; 20 June 1914

Lot 187: LEHÁR, FRANZ. Autograph Letter Signed, "Lehár," a letter of reference for timpanist Max Polster, in German,

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Estimated Price: $150 - $250

Description: LEHÁR, FRANZ. Autograph Letter Signed, "Lehár," a letter of reference for timpanist Max Polster, in German, affirming that Polster was a timpanist in his orchestra during his tour through Germany and that he is satisfied with his performance. 1 page, small 8vo, horizontal fold. Bad Ischl, 23 July 1908

Lot 189: LISZT, FRANZ. Autograph Letter Signed, "F. Liszt," to "Madam Princess," in French,

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Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,000

Description: "KIND OPINION . . . OF MY 'MESSE DE GRAU' AND MY 'ORATORIO DU CHRIST'" LISZT, FRANZ. Autograph Letter Signed, "F. Liszt," to "Madam Princess," in French, thanking her for constant kindnesses, asking forgiveness for having failed to give her letter of recommendation to Mr. De Sournerand, and asking whether she would accept the enclosed book by Mr. Nohl [not present], who has written favorable reviews of Debussy's works in the Allgemeine Zeitung. 2 1/2 pages, 8vo, written on a single folded sheet; short closed separation at center vertical fold. Pest, 1 November 1873

Lot 197: POULENC, FRANCIS. Autograph Letter Signed, to Inspector Favere, in French,

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Estimated Price: $300 - $400

Description: POULENC, FRANCIS. Autograph Letter Signed, to Inspector Favere, in French, telling him that on his forthcoming visit he hopes to introduce him to the lady friend with whom he works every summer, praising her musical talents, and thanking him for his cooperation. 2 pages, oblong 12mo, written on the recto and verso of a correspondence card. With the original envelope. Correze, 3 July 1959 [from postmark]

Lot 209: BARNES, DJUNA Two items: Autograph Letter Signed, "Djuna" * Typed Document Signed.

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Estimated Price: $600 - $900

Description: OF NIGHTWOOD: "I'VE HAD THE MOST EXTRAORDINARY REVIEWS" BARNES, DJUNA Two items: Autograph Letter Signed, "Djuna" * Typed Document Signed. The letter, to "My dear T.R.," conveying that Liveright has claimed to Harcourt Brace that Barnes is under contract, pointing out that Liveright has rejected her novel Nightwood several times, asking for a letter confirming the fact, and remarking on the good reviews for her novel. 2 pages, 8vo, written on the recto and verso of a single sheet, blue paper; horizontal fold. The document, a contract between her and Boni & Liveright setting out the publication terms for her book Ryder. Additionally signed with initials in four places beside alterations made to text. 2 pages, tall 4to, tissue paper, bound together at top left with metal fastener; "Void" written in another hand across full signature and text in several places, few scattered small holes, folds. Paris, 22 May 1937; 2 June 1927;

Lot 217: CONRAD, JOSEPH. Autograph Letter Signed, "J. Conrad," to an unnamed bookseller ("Dear Sir"),

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Estimated Price: $1,500 - $2,500

Description: A PHOTOGRAPH "MAY HELP TO FETCH A FEW PENCE MORE" CONRAD, JOSEPH. Autograph Letter Signed, "J. Conrad," to an unnamed bookseller ("Dear Sir"), reporting that signed copies of Lord Jim and Typhoon are on their way and discussing photographs of the author. 2 pages, oblong 8vo, written on the recto and verso of a single sheet, "Capel House" stationery; tipped at left edge to a larger sheet, soiling to vertical fold affecting text, faint scattered foxing. Orlestone [Kent], 6 November 1917

Lot 219: COOPER, JAMES FENIMORE. Autograph Letter Signed, "J. Fenimore Cooper," to the Rev. J. Ransom,

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Estimated Price: $400 - $600

Description: COOPER, JAMES FENIMORE. Autograph Letter Signed, "J. Fenimore Cooper," to the Rev. J. Ransom, informing him that the planned visit would be unnecessary, and conveying news about changes in membership among the Presbyterians, Baptists, and Episcopalians. 1 page, 8vo, integral address leaf; horizontal folds. "Hall," Cooperstown, 17 April 1843

Lot 221: DICKENS, CHARLES. Autograph Letter Signed, to Frederick Chapman,

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Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,500

Description: DICKENS, CHARLES. Autograph Letter Signed, to Frederick Chapman, expressing concern for his ill wife. 1 page, 8vo, personal stationery; folds; matted with portrait and framed. "Gad's Hill Place," 2 February 1866

Lot 223: DICKINSON, EMILY. Autograph Letter Signed, "Emili," to [Mrs. Holland] an unnamed recipient (lacking salutation), in pencil,

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Estimated Price: $6,000 - $9,000

Description: "JACOB VERSUS ESAU WAS A TRIFLE . . . COMPARED TO THE SKIRMISH IN MY MIND" DICKINSON, EMILY. Autograph Letter Signed, "Emili," to [Mrs. Holland] an unnamed recipient (lacking salutation), in pencil, concerning receipt of a box [probably a gift whose sender was not identified], and making reference to the story of Esau and Jacob [in Genesis 26-27]. 2 pages, 8vo, written on the first and third pages of a folded sheet; one leaf mounted at corners to a larger sheet. Np, [circa 1881]

Lot 224: DOYLE, ARTHUR CONAN. Autograph Letter Signed, "A Conan Doyle," to Monica Williams, requesting her assistance with research on

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Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,500

Description: "ALL SPIRITUALISTS ARE FINE UNSELFISH PEOPLE" DOYLE, ARTHUR CONAN. Autograph Letter Signed, "A Conan Doyle," to Monica Williams, requesting her assistance with research on spiritualism in advance of journalist Hannen Swaffer's lecture on contact with the spirit of Lord Northcliffe. 2 pages, 8vo, written on the recto and verso of a single sheet; light toning overall, faint bleed-through, horizontal fold. "Chalet Berma," 7 January [1925]

Lot 227: HEMINGWAY, ERNEST Autograph Letter Signed, in pencil, to an editor of New Republic Elizabeth Huling ("Dear Miss Huling"),

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Estimated Price: $3,500 - $5,000

Description: "I AM NOT A CATHOLIC WRITER" HEMINGWAY, ERNEST Autograph Letter Signed, in pencil, to an editor of New Republic Elizabeth Huling ("Dear Miss Huling"), expressing appreciation for Mr. Bishop's article and declining to support any opposition to it, stating that he is nearly finished with a novel [probably To Have and Have Not], expressing his intention to go to Spain, stating that his politics do not conform to those of the Catholic Church, denying his intention to isolate himself except occasionally for his work, and declining to approve [publication of?] a letter. 1 page, 4to; folds, faint stain at center. "Key West," 15 December 1936

Lot 228: HUME, DAVID. Autograph Letter Signed, to his translator Madame Belot,

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Estimated Price: $8,000 - $12,000

Description: CORRECTING FRENCH EDITION OF HISTORY OF ENGLAND HUME, DAVID. Autograph Letter Signed, to his translator Madame Belot, stating that he would return corrected sheets to her, noting that the corrections are minor, and suggesting that the sheets from the second volume can be given to the printers. 1 page, small 4to, with integral address leaf; backed, few short closed tears affecting text at center and right edge. "Hotel de Grimberg" [Paris], 24 November 1763

Lot 230: LAWRENCE, D.H. Autograph Letter Signed, to "Dear Sadler,"

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Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,500

Description: LAWRENCE, D.H. Autograph Letter Signed, to "Dear Sadler," sending a story [not present]. 1 page, square 8vo; folds. Messina, Sicily, 10 March no year

Lot 245: STEVENSON, ROBERT LOUIS. Autograph Letter Signed, to "My dear Mr. Dick,"

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Estimated Price: $800 - $1,200

Description: STEVENSON, ROBERT LOUIS. Autograph Letter Signed, to "My dear Mr. Dick," thanking him for the book, explaining that the purpose of his trouble was research for the development of a character, and commenting on recent changes [in the Savile Club]. 2 pages, 8vo, written on the first and third pages of a folded sheet, "Savile Club" stationery; complete separation at folds repaired by silking overall recto and verso with vertical separation through signature, minor scattered soiling. sold as is./span "Savile Club" [London], "Friday"

Lot 257: CALDER, ALEXANDER. Archive containing 15 Autograph Letters Signed and 4 Autograph Postcards Signed, to his friend and banker Mr. Beverl

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Estimated Price: $7,000 - $10,000

Description: TO HIS BANKER CALDER, ALEXANDER. Archive containing 15 Autograph Letters Signed and 4 Autograph Postcards Signed, to his friend and banker Mr. Beverly Iszard, including 4 letters illustrated with small ink sketches, most concerning check deposits, most written from Saché, France. Each signed "Sandy," or "Sandy Calder." Together 20 pages, mostly 4to; condition generally good. Many with the original envelope. Vp, 1953-70

Lot 269: PARRISH, MAXFIELD. Autograph Letter Signed, to "Dear Mr. [N.C.?] Wyeth,"

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New York, NY, USA

Estimated Price: $800 - $1,200

Description: "I . . . KNOW HOW ROTTEN AND SHALLOW MY WORK HAD BEEN. BUT WAIT." PARRISH, MAXFIELD. Autograph Letter Signed, to "Dear Mr. [N.C.?] Wyeth," declining his request for a painting and commenting about life in New York City and the National Academy Exhibition. 2 pages, 3 1/2x5 1/2 inches, written on the recto and verso; minor even toning. New York, 21 January 1919

Lot 270: PYLE, HOWARD. Autograph Letter Signed, to Thomas S. Clarke,

by Swann Auction Galleries

May 23, 2013, 1:30 PM EST

New York, NY, USA

Estimated Price: $400 - $600

Description: PYLE, HOWARD. Autograph Letter Signed, to Thomas S. Clarke, sending thanks for "the compliment you do me in thinking my picture the best in the Water Color Collection . . . . [H]ad you knowledge of art been more cultivated, you would have seen others . . . superior to mine. . . ." 3 pages, small 8vo, written on a single folded sheet, terminal page written vertically. Wilmington, 13 March 1881

Lot 24: 1987 LEIGH WADE SIGNED PHOTO, LETTER & COVERS

by Regency-Superior Auctioneers

May 24, 2013, 9:00 AM EST

St. Louis, MO, USA

Estimated Price: $200 - $300

Description: Four signed items & one initialed by Leigh Wade, one of the Army pilots who flew on the first Round the World flight by the Army Air Corps in 1924. This group includes a B&W glossy photo card (5"x7") of him and other Round the World pilots in front of Douglas World Cruiser January 1924; two 1980s signed covers honoring Eddie Rickenbacker; one two-sided handwritten letter on personal stationery dated 1987 and handwritten and initialed note on the front of an envelope. The photo card has a signed two paragraph note by Wade on the reverse. Great group written and signed by the historic early aviator late in his life. With interesting content.

Condition Report: A/C

Lot 25: 2002 X-15 SCOTT CROSSFIELD SIGNED HANDWRITTEN LETTER

by Regency-Superior Auctioneers

May 24, 2013, 9:00 AM EST

St. Louis, MO, USA

Estimated Price: $150 - $250

Description: Typed letter 8½"x11" from Special Education teacher to Scott Crossfield asking questions about his X-15 career. Crossfield kindly answered the questions with detail on the reverse side in blue pen and signed with full signature at bottom. Unusual item with interesting information in his responses.

Condition Report: A

Lot 85: 1962 WALLY SCHIRRA SIGNED 1962 NASA LETTER

by Regency-Superior Auctioneers

May 24, 2013, 9:00 AM EST

St. Louis, MO, USA

Estimated Price: $200 - $300

Description: A December 11, 1962 typewritten letter on early NASA letterhead signed by Mercury astronaut Wally Schirra, and signed with a very early signature type 'Walter M. Schirra, Jr.'. The letter is 8"x10½" and has a NASA/MSC letterhead. The top edge has flaws, but otherwise the letter has no creases and in fine condition.

Condition Report: A

Lot 374: 1979-80 SHUTTLE ASTRONAUT SIGNED LETTERS (x4)

by Regency-Superior Auctioneers

May 24, 2013, 9:00 AM EST

St. Louis, MO, USA

Estimated Price: $200 - $300

Description: Four handwritten letters, signed by Space Shuttle astronauts. Includes (1) 1980 letter signed by Bob Crippen discussing potential benefits of the shuttle program, comes with R&R certificate; (2) note written on JSC stationery signed by Gordon Fullerton, undated, giving his opinion on best and most difficult parts of astronaut training; (3) 1980 two-page letter signed by Terry Hart, discussing navigational capabilities of the shuttle, and (4) 1979 letter on JSC letterhead, signed by Hank Hartsfield, briefly discussing navigation issues on the shuttle.

Condition Report: A

Lot 545: 1980 DEKE SLAYTON SIGNED TYPED LETTER

by Regency-Superior Auctioneers

May 24, 2013, 9:00 AM EST

St. Louis, MO, USA

Estimated Price: $200 - $300

Description: Deke Slayton autograph on 1980 typed letter on NASA stationery in which he says, in part: 'I do not have a heart murmer, although this is a common misconception...My problem was diagnosed as Idiopathetic Atrial Fibrillation, which is an irregular heartbeat...I started taking a mixture of vitamins B, C and E about 8 years ago and since then have had no problems.' He signed letter as Manager for Orbital Flight Test / Space Shuttle Program. Light file folds, fresh, very fine.

Condition Report: A

Lot 607: 1876 WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT SIGNED LETTER

by Regency-Superior Auctioneers

May 24, 2013, 9:00 AM EST

St. Louis, MO, USA

Estimated Price: $500 - $700

Description: William Cullen Bryant (1794-1878) American poet, critic & editor who advocated reforms ranging from abolition to free trade. ALS (autograph letter signed) 'W.C.Bryant', 4"x5", May 13, 1876 with interesting literary content, in part; 'I have read the manuscripts which you left with me...I will speak with you about them...', boldly penned & signed. Toning mainly at borders, custom matted & framed with vintage portrait engraving. Overall size 15"x13". Fine to very fine.

Condition Report: A

Lot 612: 1999 RAY BRADBURY SIGNED LETTER

by Regency-Superior Auctioneers

May 24, 2013, 9:00 AM EST

St. Louis, MO, USA

Estimated Price: $100 - $150

Description: Computer printed (typed) letter on Bradbury's yellow printed stationery with Sci-Fi illustration (5"x7") signed by famed author Ray Bradbury. Letter notes fact that Bradbury does not lecture in schools but rather in libraries, because he doesn't want to talk to kids who are forced to listen but rather by those that come because they are interested.

Condition Report: A

Lot 622: 1915 CONDUCTOR WALTER DAMROSCH TYPED & SIGNED LETTER

by Regency-Superior Auctioneers

May 24, 2013, 9:00 AM EST

St. Louis, MO, USA

Estimated Price: $100 - $150

Description: March 9, 1915, TLS (typed letter signed) on Walter Damrosch personal stationery. Damrosch shows interest in young boy's first musical composition, and critiques it. Damrosch was a pioneer in symphonic broadcasting and famous conductor of the New York Symphony Orchestra. He conducted world premiers of both George Gershwin's 'Piano Concerto in F' & 'An American in Paris.' Some aging, signature in black ink.

Condition Report: A