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CIVIL WAR
1. (Civil War) Archive of material relating to Jonathan Brownrigg, Surgeon with the forces of the Confederate States of America. Brownrigg joined the Army of Tennessee in the Spring of 1861, and was elected Surgeon of Blythe's Mississippi Battalion (?) in July of that year. He served until his discharge in the Spring of 1864. The archive consists of the following:
_Brownrigg's medical syllabus, interleaved with blank pages on which he has written copious notes relating to medical and surgical practices (nearly 40 pages of notes in all, many relating to treatment of wounds); glued over many the early printed pages (and a few holograph ones) are numerous newspaper clippings relating to medical, personal and political matters during and after the war (many being obituaries or memorials to family members); and inserted are approx. 21 official orders (some of these official copies), transferring him between various units, raising him in rank, reacting to his requests for discharge, etc. Some of these orders are on the forms and/or letterhead of the various units, some are wholly manuscript.
_Token book belonging to Bettie Yerger, whom Brownrigg married in January, 1864. Among the usual sentiments from friends, Brownrigg has written the story of their love "John Brownrigg & Bettie Yerger. Met first in Febry 1863. Plighted their troth June 25th, 1863. Engaged to be married Oct. 15, 1863. Married on January 14th, 1864, at the residence of Judge Wm. Yerger, in Jackson Mississippi... Separated by death Sep. 3d, 1867, but not in heart. I fell in love with her at first sight, at Col. Fontes house at a little evening party..." _A.L.s. to Brownrigg from Brigadier General Henry Hopkins Sibley, C.S.A., written on May 15th, 1863, from Shreveport, LA, describing the death of Major Richard T. Brownrigg, brother of Jonathan Brownrigg, at the battle of Bisland, and describing in detail the placement of R.T. Brownrigg's grave, which Jonathan Brownrigg sought out after the war, as noted in an accompanying newspaper clipping. Sibley concludes by noting that the "yankees have not advanced above Alexandria - their gun boats are some twenty miles below the river falling..."
_Lock of hair from Thomas Brownrigg, youngest brother of Jonathan Brownrigg, who served with the C.S.A. and died in 1879.
_Small Bible evidently belonging to Jonathan Brownrigg, signed later by various members of the Marshall family, to whom he was related.
_Three medical discharge forms, filled out, recommending Brownrigg be discharged from military service for reason's of "Facial Neuralgia of an aggravated type," each attached to blue paper on which comments or docketing information have been written. Dated Columbus, Mississippi, April 15, 1864.
_Special Orders form from the Headquarters, Department Ala., Miss, and E. La., relieving Brownrigg from duty as Chief Surgeon, dated May 9th, 1864.
_Special Orders form from the Adjutant and Inspector General's Office, Richmond, Va., accepting the resignation of Brownrigg, dated July 29th, 1864.
A fascinating and poignant archive, through which one may trace the military career and personal life of a surgeon in one of the most unenviable positions, serving with the Confederate forces during the War Between the States. There is rubbing & wear to the covers of the books, and the glue used in affixing the newspaper clippings in the medical syllabus has darkened and discolored, with normal wear and aging to most items as is inevitable from usage, a few pages apparently clipped out of the syllabus and token book, overall in good to very good condition, an important slice of Confederate history from the Great Rebellion. The archive has remained in the family until the present time. (5000/8000)
2. Barton, Clara. 1821-1912. Great humanitarian who founded the American Red Cross. Known during the Civil War as the Angel of the Battlefield. Autograph Letter Signed in full, four pages, octavo, Oxford, 21 June 1901. To þMy dear dear perplexed secretary." Amusing letter in which Barton asks to see her secretary, alone, to get things organized. She gives directions on how to get to Oxford: þ...The coming alone will not trouble you. If this old bit of a body can travel alone all over the country from Dan. to Beer-Sheeba, surely this young, strong lady can travel from Boston to little Oxford without harm...I am quite alone, not even a maid of any kind - but a good chance to get something done." Fine condition. (400/600)
3. Dahlgren, John A. 1809-1870. Union Rear Admiral and inventor of the Dahlgren gun. Signature as Rear Admiral, Commanding - South Atlantic Blockading Squardon removed form letter. Mounted to a slightly larger page, with slight smudging and soiling. (100/150)
4. Davis, Jefferson. 1808-1889. President of the Confederate States of America. Full signature on white card. Mounting traces on verso. Very good condition. (500/700)
5. Hampton, Wade. 1818-1902. Confederate Lieutenant General. Replaced JEB Stuart as Leeþs Chief of Cavalry. Signature þWade Hampton - So. Ca." on small gilt- edged card. Minor soiling. (200/300)
6. Hancock, Winfield Scott. 1824-1886. Major General. Manuscript Letter Signed þWifd. S. Hancock" one page, quarto, Governorþs Island, New York, 26 October 1881. Letter of recommendation for a caterer who served under him on board the steamer St. Johns. þ...I was especially gratified at the manner in which he performed his duties during the dinners and receptions which I gave on the St. Johns to the Foreign visitors, distinguished citizens of our own country, and to officers of the Army and Navy and the state military..." Minor soiling with several small ink spots. Mounted to a heavier page. (150/250)
7. McClellan, George B. 1826-1885. Union Major General. Signature and close cut from letter. Mounted to a slightly larger sheet. Minor show-through of paste in extreme corners. (150/250)
8. Porter, Fitz John. 1822-1901. Union General. Cashiered for failing to obey an order from Gen. Pope to strike Jacksonþs right flank in an effort to cut him off from Longstreet at Second Manassas. Lot of three items. Partly-printed Document Signed twice, one page, oblong folio, 24 September 1858. Pay voucher for then Brevet Major Porter assigned to Albert Sidney Johnsonþs Utah expedition. Fine. _ Autograph Letter Signed on imprinted Commissionerþs Office, Police Department stationery, two page (single leaf), octavo, New York, 28 November 1887. To Cong. Francis Rockwell. Porter seeks to assist the widow of a man who worked on the Statue of Liberty in obtaining a pension, saying: þThe Bartholdi Statue people did not pay him for the last five months service..." Fine. _ Printed pamphlet by Porter In Memory of Gen. Charles P. Stone, 22 pages, octavo. Inscribed and signed by Porter. Stone, like Porter was unjustly accused in the Ballþs Bluff debacle. Light toning. (300/350)
9. Ross, Lawrence Sullivan. 1838-1898. Confederate Brigadier General. Governor of Texas. Fought in 135 battles and had five horses shot from under him. Autograph Letter Signed þL.S. Ross" on imprinted stationery of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas of which he was president, one page, quarto, College Station, Texas, 7 May 1895. þI presume the Houston people will be called upon by the Confederate Home Management for food and shelter for the members likely to attend...I cannot promise to introduce Genl. Gordon..." Fine condition. (500/700)
10. Seward, William H. 1801-1872. Secretary of State under Lincoln. Autograph Letter Signed, one page, octavo, Washington, 7 February 1858. To New York Governor John A. King. þMiss Myrtilla Minor...is a very devoted and efficient friend and laborer for the elevation of colored people in this district by education. She cannot overestimate the importance of her mission or exaggerate her own labors and sacrifices in that mission..." Excellent condition. (250/350)
11. Sheridan, Philip H. 1831-1888. Union Major General. Signature þP. H. Sheridan - Lt. General - U.S.A." on 2.75" x 4.75" page. Affixed to a slightly larger page. Minor show-through of mounting. (150/250)
12. Sherman, William T. 1820-1891. Union Major General. Signature þW. T. Sherman - General" on verso of his personal imprinted calling card. Minor mounting traces on printed side of card. (300/400)
13. [Union Cabinet Members]. Lot of three signatures of members of Lincolnþs cabinet. Isaac Toucey. Secretary of the Navy. Signature as Secretary cut from an official document, 16 August 1860. _ William H. Seward. Secretary of State. Full signature removed from letter. _ Gideon Welles. Secretary of the Navy. Full signature as Secretary removed from letter. Some mounting traces. Very good condition. (100/150)
14. [Union capture of Fort Blakeley]. Manuscript document in the hand of Lt. C.C. Morse, one page, quarto, Headquarters, Military Division of West Mississippi, 9 April 1865. Retained copy of letter sent from Lt. Col. C. J. Christensen to General Frederick Steele thanking him and his command for their gallant conduct exhibited in the charge against and capture of Fort Blakely: þGenþl Steele, General Canby says thanks, and God bless you, and your brave men, and the good cause for which we fight." Partially broken at folds. Very good condition. (300/500)
15. [Union generals]. Lot of four signatures of Union generals. John A. Dix. 1798- 1879. Major General. Full signature and date þSept. 1872" on white card. _ Neal Dow. 1804-1897. Brigadier General and temperance advocate. Pencil signature and inscription on verso of calling card of a Boston flour dealer. _ Oliver Otis Howard. 1830-1909. Major General. Signature þO. O. Howard" as Major General removed from letter. _ Nelson A. Miles. 1839-1925. Major General. Later a noted Indian fighter. Full signature removed from letter. Mounted to a larger card. Generally very good condition. (200/300)
16. [Union notables]. Lot of four items of notable Union figures. Horace Greeley. 1811-1872. Journalist and founder of the New York Tribune. Full signature removed from letter, 1872. _ Robert Green Ingersoll. 1833-1899. Lawyer and agnostic. Colonel in Union army. Signature on gilt-edged card. _ William Lloyd Garrison. 1805-1879. Abolitionist. Autograph Quotation Signed þYours, to break every yoke, Wm. Lloyd Garrison" on small oblong white page. _ William Lloyd Garrison. Autograph Quotation Signed þGod never made a tyrant nor a slave. Wm. Lloyd Garrison - Boston, Dec. 10, 1858." on small oblong page. Very good condition. (200/300)
BUSINESS, EXPLORATION, SCIENCE
17. Burbank, Luther. 1848-1926. American horticulturist. Superb black and white printed portrait, three-quarter seated profile pose, 10" x 12.5," inscribed and signed in lower wide blank margin: þTo my cousins Mary Clara and Amy - With the admiration, love and respect - of Luther Burbank - Santa Rosa, Calif.. Oct. 1st 1914." Fine condition. Neatly laid down on matte board. (300/500)
18. [Business Leaders]. Lot of six items. Phineas T. Barnum. American showman. Signature þP. T. Barnum" on small slip neatly mounted to larger page. _ Clyde Beatty. 1903-1965. American wild-animal trainer and circus owner. Full signature and inscription in pencil on oblong album page, 4 July 1933. _ Andrew Carnegie. Industrialist and humanitarian. Full signature on small slip. _ J. C. Penney. American businessman. Signature on quarto page bearing news articles about a visit he made to El Paso, Texas. Signed in blank area beneath his printed portrait. _ Charles Schwab. 1862-1939. American industrialist. Excellent signature on small white card. _ John Wanamaker. 1838-1922. American businessman, merchant. Color printed postcard of City Hall, Philadelphia, signed in white margin below image: þJohn Wanamaker - Next door to City Hall!" Items in generally very good condition. (400/600)
19. Byrd, Richard E. 1888-1957. American aviator and polar explorer. Typed Letter Signed þREB - Dick" on imprinted United States Antarctic Programs stationery, one page, quarto, 24 May 1956. To Capt. Richard B. Black. In part: þ...The years have passed rapidly since that North Pole flight...There have been a lot of struggles to accomplish our goals, but they have all been well worth the effort..." Fine condition. (250/400)
20. Byrd, Richard E. Vintage sepia photograph of Admiral in white dress uniform descending the gangplank of the ship Bear of Oakland at Washington, D.C., 8" x 10," signed þREByrd" in light area. Very good condition. (300/500)
21. Edison, Thomas Alva. 1847-1931. American inventor. Scarce Autograph Letter Signed þThomas A. Edison" on Edison Portland Cement Co. stationery, one page, quarto, 19 May 1903. To William Butler. þ...I do not think I ever used as much as a pound of food per day - my forefathers had the same characteristic and lived beyond 100...þ Some blotting of ink from folding the letter before the ink had dried completely, with two minor fold breaks in extreme right margin, otherwise very good. (2000/3000)
22. Freud, Sigmund. 1856-1939. Austrian neurologist. Lot of three items. Telegram sent by Freud, one page, oblong quarto, 2 September 1926, Semmering (Freudþs summer retreat near Vienna). To Dr. Josephine Jackson þParis Letter answered welcome = Freud." _ Envelope addressed in his hand to Dr. Jackson þDr. Josephine A. Jackson - 1955 Morton Ave. - Pasadena - California - U.S.A." With circular postmark date 20 March 1928. Small piece missing from top right corner. _ Typed Letter written for Freud by his son Dr. Martin Freud on imprinted Prof. Sigm. Freud stationery, one page, octavo, London, 5 Sept. 1939. To Dr. Jackson: þ...He acknowledges with thanks the receipt of your cheque, which he, soon after its arrival, has given to a nephew, and actor who had to flee from Prague penniless with his family. My father has been highly interested in your remarks about the Hebrew race...þ This letter was written just eight days before Freudþs death. Very good condition. (200/250)
23. Gillette, King C. 1855-1932. American inventor, businessman and social reformer. Inventor of the safety razor and disposable blade. Typed letter Signed in full on his imprinted personal stationery, one page, quarto, Calabasas, California, 5 June 1931. To Wycliffe Gordon Knight sending a photograph. (150/250)
24. Hughes, Howard. 1905-1976. American tycoon. Rare deluxe leather bound program, with embossed cover, for the premiere of Hughesþ famous film Hellþs Angels, starring Jean Harlow, Hollywood, 1930, quarto, 56 pages, with numerous illustrations, inscribed and signed by Hughes in black ink on cover: þTo Frank Byar from someone who appreciates loyalty, Howard Hughes.þ Byar was a projectionist for Hughes, and was on call 24 hours a day. Accompanied by a holograph manuscript entitled: Criminal Negligence, 23 March 1929, from Byarþs memoirs regarding an accident during the filming of Hellþs Angels, quarto, three pages, in pencil, and a small promotional booklet regarding the film. Leather cover slightly worn. An excellent item from this dramatic World War I aerial spectacular, sign by Hughes. (2000/2500)
25. Mayo, Charles H. 1865-1939. Co-founder of the Mayo Foundation. Black and white bust portrait photograph, 10.5" x 13.5," signed: þC.H. Mayo," in lower wide blank margin. Very good condition. (400/600)
26. Mayo, Willam J. 1861-1939. Cofounder of the Mayo Foundation. Black and white bust portrait photograph, 6.5" x 10.25," inscribed and signed in lower blank margin to Durham Stevens, 28 December 1938. All four edges trimmed removing part of the inscription and slightly touching the date. Image and signature intact and in fine condition. (300/500)
27. Peary, Robert E. 1856-1920. American explorer. First to reach the North Pole. Excellent dark signature on white card. Fine. (100/150)
28. [Ringling Brothers]. Albert Ringling. Performance director. Oldest of the brothers. Partly-engraved Ringling Brothers bank check with pictorial vignette of the five brothers, completed in another hand and signed by Al Ringling, payable to J.L. Hackett for $33.90, 22 November 1912. Fine. (250/350)
29. [Ringling Brothers]. Henry Ringling. Partly-engraved bank check completed in another hand signed by Henry Ringling, payable to Association Bill Posters for $21.00, 19 September 1912. Cancellation perforations not affecting signature. (250/350)
30. Schweitzer, Albert. 1875-1965. French missionary physician and clergyman. Excellent sepia portrait photograph of Schweitzer seated at a pipe organ, 5" x 8," inscribed in French and signed in lower margin of the photographerþs mount þMai 28." Fine. Matted in ornate, gilt-edged moulding. (300/500)
31. Schweitzer, Albert. Lot of two signed booklets: Schweitzer, Das Christentum und die Weltreligionen, Berlin: [1947], inscribed (in German) and signed by Schweitzer on half-title. _ Revue des Travaux de l'Academie des Sciences Morales & Politiques... with article by Schweitzer, "Le Problème de l'Éthique dans l'évolution de la pensée humaine," No place: 1952, inscribed (in German) and signed by Schweitzer at top of front wrapper. First with darkening to wrappers, 2nd with horizontal crease, both very good. (300/500)
32. [Stanford, Leland]. Lot of two letters. Manuscript Letter Signed to Mrs. Stanford from Kishan Chand, an Indian shawl merchant and jeweler, on his imprinted stationery, one page, quarto, Delhi, 15 December 1903. Concerning a set of ear rings which he has sent to Egypt. _ Typed letter Signed from the Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Co. to the estate of Leland Stanford, one imprinted stationery, one page, quarto, Victoria, B.C., 22 August 1893. Notification of the annual general meeting of shareholders of the company. Very good condition. (150/250)
33. Washington, Booker T. 1856-1915. Black-American educator. Typed Letter signed in full on imprinted stationery of the Tuskeegee Normal and Industrial Institute, one page, quarto, 19 May 1904. He writes to Mr. Thos. B. Payne declining an invitation to deliver an address. Fine condition. (500/700)
COMPOSERS
34. Alter, Louis. B. 1902. American composer. Toured America and Europe as accompanist to Nora Bayes; served with the Special Forces during World War II; famous for his popular compositions Manhattan Serenade and Twilight on the Trail (said to have been a favorite of FDR). Original sheet music for the fox trot Last Yearþs Girl (words by Arthur Swanstrom), New York, Leo Feist, 1933, folio, inscribed and signed on color pictorial front wrapper to singer Rudy Vallee. Nice association. (100/150)
35. Armstrong, Harry. 1879-1951. American composer of Sweet Adeline. Superb vintage, sepia head and shoulders portrait photograph, 8" x 10," inscribed and signed in white ink: þTo the Kilowats - of San Francisco - with sincere regards. - Harry Armstrong - composer of Sweet Ad-el-ine." Armstrong has added a brief musical quotation from his famous popular composition. Fine condition. (400/600)
36. Boulanger, Nadia Juliettte. 1887-1979 and Jean Francaix. B. 1912. French composers. Signatures of both, in pencil, on printed program for their joint appearance at Alumnae Hall, Wellesley College, 2 march 1939, octavo, four pages. Faint soiling. (150/200)
37. Carreno, Teresa. 1853-1942. Venezuelan piano virtuoso and composer. Debuted at the Academy of Music in New York at the age of nine; said to have improvised for President Lincoln at the White House; married to piano virtuoso Eugen dþAlbert; composed the nation anthem of Venezuela. Boldly-penned Autograph Sentiment Signed in Spanish, one page, oblong quarto, Leipzig, 30 march 1890: þTo Mr. Kraft from the pianist that they say has much þKraftþ" [Punning on the German word for þstrength"]. Light age toning. (150/200)
38. Gershwin, George. 1898-1937. American composer. Full pencil signature on octavo page removed from Stadium Concert program, 16 August 1932. Gershwin has signed in blank area
of the printed program entitled: þGershwin Night" with Gershwin and Oscar Levant as piano soloists. An American in Paris and Rhapsody in Blue are among the compositions to be performed. Also signed by guest conductor, William Daly. Fine condition. (700/900)
39. Gershwin, George. Full signature removed from check, 1" x 3.25." Accompanied by the remaining portion of the check from which it was removed. The check is payable to the I.H. Lumpson Hardware Co. for $25.09, 2 August 1932. Fine condition. Could easily be restored. (600/800)
40. Grofe, Ferde. 1892-1972. American composer of the Grand Canyon Suite, etc. His music bridged the gap separating popular, jazz and classical music. Typed Letter Signed in full on his imprinted personal stationery, one page, quarto, Teaneck, New Jersey, 19 February 1935. To Miss Delores Beale, saying: þPlease accept my sincere thanks for your note of appreciation of my rendition over the radio.." Fine condition with original envelope. (150/250)
41. Hansen, Howard Harold. 1896-1981. American composer, conductor and educator. Varied works include the opera Merry Mount; won the Pulitzer Prize for his Fourth Symphony in 1944. Autograph Musical Quotation Signed, one page, oblong octavo, one bar of music: þBeginning, 2nd movement Nordic Symphony - Howard Hanson.þ Accompanied by his typed letter of transmittal signed as Director of Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY, 22 June 1933: þI am sending herewith an autographed bar of music...þ Fine condition. (200/250)
42. Kern, Jerome. 1885-1945. American composer. Best known for his scores in light operas. Typewritten Document signed in full, one page, quarto, (New York), 22 September 1942. Assignment of copyright to T.B. Harms for his compositions Some Sort of Somebody, On the Sands of Waikiki and Little Love But Not For Me, all from Miss Information with words by Elsie Janis. With U.S. Copyright Office document and seal attached. Fastened into light blue þAssignment of Copyright" folder. Fine. (250/350)
43. Kreisler, Fritz. 1875-1962. Austrian violinist and composer. Vintage sepia, matte finish head and shoulders portrait photograph by Pach Studios, Cleveland, 1915, 8" x 10," signed in full in light area. Very good condition. (150/250)
44. Lehar, Franz. 1870-1948. Hungarian composer. Known for his operettas The Merry Widow, etc. Autograph Sentiment Signed þF. Lehar" in Hungarian on black bordered card, oblong 12mo. Attractive and fine. (150/200)
45. Mascagni, Pietro. 1863-1945. Italian composer. Exquisite black and white, matte finish head and shoulders portrait photograph, 7" x 9," inscribed in Italian and signed in full in the lower wide blank margin, 1934. Excellent condition. (500/700)
46. Puccini, Giacomo. 1858-1924. Italian operatic composer. Autograph Sentiment Signed on postcard, Paris, 11 December 1906 (with cancelled stamp and two postmarks). Double matted and framed in gilt wood frame with bust portrait photograph. Writing slightly light. (400/600)
47. Rachmaninoff, Segei. 1873-1943. Russian composer, pianist and conductor. Full signature on folded white slip. Signature a bit faint as usual. (100/150)
48. Sousa, John Philip. 1854-1932. Typed Letter Signed in full on his imprinted Sousa and his Band stationery, one page, oblong octavo, New York, 30 April 1925. To Mr. William Mead. Concerning Mr. Meadþs health and about vacationing in Cuba and the Bahama Islands. Fine condition. (250/400)
49. Sousa, John Philip. American bandmaster and composer. Typed Letter Signed in full on his imprinted Sousa and his Band stationery, one page, oblong octavo, New York, 19 May 1925. To Mr. E. L. Roys. He writes concerning the death of his friend Mr. William Mead: þ...his life wAs such a good and wholesome one that I am very sure he goes beyond loved by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him..." Fine condition. (250/400)
50. Yon, Pietro A. 188-1943. Eminent Italian organist and composer. Organist at St. patrickþs Cathedral in New York. Sepia head and shoulders portrait photograph, 7" x 9.5," inscribed and signed, January 1919. Very good condition. (200/300)
ENTERTAINMENT
51. Abbott, Bud and Lou Costello. American comedians. Signatures of both together on 2.5" x 4.5" slip. Neatly affixed to a larger album page. Minor toning and wear. (250/400)
52. Arbuckle, Roscoe þFatty." 1887-1933. American silent cinema comedian. Exquisite vintage black and white, matte finish bust portrait photograph, 8" x 10," inscribed and signed: þTo Chrystine - Iþm always glad - when winter comes so - I can wear a bowler - Best always - Roscoe.þ Good contrast. Excellent condition. Scarce. (600/800)
53. Astaire, Fred. American dancer, actor and choreographer. Typewritten Document signed in full on pictorially imprinted Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer stationery, one page, quarto, Culver City, 13 July 1939. Astaire signs a clarification that the term of his contract with MGM commenced on June 6, 1939 rather than June 15, 1939 as previously specified. Excellent condition with two file holes at top. (250/400)
54. Ball, Lucille and Eddie Albert. Black and white publicity portrait photograph of Ball and Albert from their Columbia Pictures film The Fuller Brush Girl, 8" x 10" signed in full by Albert and þLove Lucy" by Ball. Fine condition. (300/400)
55. Bara, Theda. 1890-1955. American actress. The prototypical þvamp." Vintage sepia portrait photograph by Hoover Art Co., Los Angeles7.75" x 9.75," signed: þTheda Bara - 1918." A soft sultry head and shoulders portrait with a superb signature. Mounted to a slightly larger board. Some mounting residue in extreme left and bottom margins, with two small areas of discoloration near her forehead and hat. (250/400)
56. Barrymore, Ethel. 1897-1959. American actress. Early black and white three-quarter length profile photograph, 7" x 12," signed: þEthel Barrymore - 1902þ in brown ink. Uniformly browned with age, faint soiling. Lovely image of the young actress. (400/600)
57. Barrymore, Ethel. Her autobiography Memories. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1955. Copy number 87 from an edition limited to
265 copies signed by Barrymore on the colophon page. Very good condition. Slipcase partially broken. Scarce. (250/350)
58. Bernhardt, Sarah. 1844-1923. French actress, known as þThe Divine Sarah." Large black and white cabinet photograph by Nadar, full-length pose in medieval costume, standing on the steps of a castle, clutching a dagger in her upraised hand, 7.5" x 13," signed and inscribed in French to Jean dþEze: þSouvenir de Sarah Bernhardt.þ With beveled gilt edges. Some chipping of edges, otherwise fine. (750/850)
59. Bolger, Ray. American actor. Best known for his role as the Scarecrow in the Wizard of Oz. Black and white photograph from the Wizard of Oz, oblong, 8" x 10" signed in full by Bolger in the light area of the Tin Manþs chest. Excellent condition. (200/300)
60. Boyd, William. þHopalong Cassidy." 1895-1972. American cowboy actor. Lot of three items. Black and white, matte finish photograph of Hoppy on horseback, 5" x 7," inscribed and signed in light area. _ Printed postcard with his black and white portrait and promotion for the KTLA, Los Angeles Sunday movies featuring a different Hoppy movie each week, signed þHoppy.þ _ Autograph Note Signed þHoppy" on 3" x 5" white card: þDear Tom, Hoppy series will appear on channel 5 KTLA check TV Guide for Saturday & Sunday time, as time has been changed." All in fine condition. (300/400)
61. [Brown Derby Restaurant]. Robert Taylor. American actor. Printed restaurant bill from Hollywoodþs famous Brown Derby, two pages (single leaf), octavo, 4 October, no year. Noted on verso: þCharge to Robert Taylor" and signed by Taylor: þRobert Taylor - Tip .75¢" Single fold at center with light even age toning. Scarce. (200/300)
62. Bruce, Nigel. 1895-1953. British comedy actor, the screenþs most memorable Dr. Watson. Black and white caricature portrait postcard photograph of the rotund actor smoking a pipe, 3.5" x 5.5" inscribed and signed: þTo Rosalie - Best wishes - Nigel Bruce - 1944.þ Excellent condition. (250/400)
63. Burke, Billie. 1885-1970. American stage actress, best remembered for her role in the Wizard of Oz. Vintage sepia head and shoulders portrait photograph of the young actress by Merrihew Studios, Seattle, 10" x 12," inscribed and signed: þFor Mr. Geo. Bellman of the Times - with very kindest regards of - Billie Burke." Creases in lower right and upper left corners, else fine. (300/500)
64. Burns, George and Gracie Allen. American comedy team. Vintage signatures on separate album leaves. Excellent condition. (150/250)
65. Burton, Richard and Julie Andrews. Black and white photograph of the two facing each other in a smiling head and shoulders pose by Dawn Mitchell, oblong, 7.5" x 9.75þ inscribed and signed by both: þJulieþ and þRichard B.þ respectively. Fine condition. (300/400)
66. Carrillo, Leo. 1880-1961. Spanish Californian character actor. Vintage head and shoulders portrait photograph as a very young man by The Crosbyþs, Cleveland, Ohio, 8" x 10," inscribed and signed: þFor Hattie and Minnie - To my darling friends of childhood days, our lives are mingled with noting but saved memories - our parents were the same to each other - God bless you - Sincerely - Leo Carrillo." Mounted with small piece missing in lower left corner, one small hole at center and minor soiling. (150/250)
67. Chaney, Lon. 1883-1930. þThe Man of a Thousand Faces."Sepia photograph of Chaney in character dressed in a worn vest gazing into the camera with one opaque eye! Circa 1923, 9.5" x 12.5," inscribed and signed in the area of his left shoulder. Inscription and signature are very faint. Very good condition. Scarce. (1000/1500)
68. Chaplin, Charles. 1889-1977. Legendary British comedian and director. Vintage black and white portrait photograph of Chaplin as a young man, upper body pose, 5" x 7," signed þSincerely - Charlie Chaplin" in area of his left arm. Good contrast. Excellent condition. (700/900)
69. Cooper, Gary. 1901-1961 and Dan Duryea. 1907-1968. American film actors. Sepia publicity photograph from Cooperþs film Along Came Jones, 1945, oblong 8" x 9.75," scene inside a rustic cabin with Duryea pointing a pistol at Cooper. Signed by Cooper in full in center area and inscribed and signed by Dan Duryea. Good contrast. Numerous minor surface creases and wear. (500/700)
70. Crawford, Joan. 1908-1977. American film actress. Typewritten Document Signed in full, one page, quarto, Culver City, 1 February 1943. Because of the þnecessity for reducing motor vehicle transportation due to rubber shortage and gasoline rationing" Crawford authorizes Loewþs Inc. to mail her salary checks to her agent, Mr. M.C. Levee. Fine condition with two file holes in blank top margin. (300/400)
71. Crosby, Bing. 1904-1977. American crooner and actor. Typed Letter Signed þBing" on his imprinted personal stationery, one page, Spring Creek Ranch, 15 July 1955. To set designer and architect Harold Grieve. Personal letter about family and travel plans. Excellent condition. (150/200)
72. Demarest, William. American character actor. Very early black and white three-quarter length portrait photograph by Butler, Chicago, 8" x 10," inscribed and signed: þTo Min and Hat - two of the best scouts in the WORLD - your friend - Wm Demarest - San Frisco - June 24th, 1926.þ Pin holes in blank margins, some wear and minor soiling. Signed the year before he made his film debut in The Jazz Singer. (150/250)
73. Fields, W. C. 1879-1946. American comedian. Vintage black and white portrait photograph of Fields as a young man by Lewis-Smith, The Blackstone, Chicago, 8" x 10," inscribed and signed: þTo Bobby Dean - best wishes - Bill Fields" in light blue ink in light area to the left of his head. Few minor surface creases, otherwise fine. (1000/1500)
74. Flynn, Errol. 1909-1959. American film actor. Excellent vintage signature centered on oblong octavo album page. Pristine condition. (300/400)
75. Flynn, Errol. Black and white publicity photograph from his 1943 film Northern Pursuit, oblong 8" x 10," signed in full by Flynn and two others. Interesting photograph of Flynn dressed in heavy fur coat standing outside a snow- covered cabin with six others. Minor surface creases and wear with one pin hole in blank margin. (400/600)
76. Ford, John. 1895-1973. Autograph Note Signed in pencil, written on stationery of the California Transportation Company with vignette of the paddlewheel steamer Capitol City, one page, octavo, (Sacramento), no date. In full: þDear Captain Lee - Thank you for being so willing and helpful to us in producing þSteamboat Round the Bendþ John Ford - Director - Fox Films." Steamboat Round the Bend starred Will Rogers and was directed by Ford in 1935. Faint soiling. (250/400)
77. Gable, Clark. 1901-1960. American actor. Vintage black and white, matte finish photograph, head and shoulders profile shot of Gable with pipe in his mouth, by MGM photographer Graybill, 10" x 13," inscribed and signed in the area of his lapel. Good contrast. Five pin holes in blank margins, two small areas of tape residue on verso with light soiling of verso. This striking image is in overall very good condition. (1000/1500)
78. Gable, Clark. Black and white photograph of the smiling actor seated next to Robert Montgomery, oblong, 8" x 10." Inscribed and
signed in light area of his shirt. The recipients name has been neatly removed with solvent. Fine condition. (500/700)
79. Gable, Clark. Printed bank check payable to Arrowhead and Puritas Waters for $7.02, 10 January 1950, oblong octavo, signed in full by Gable. Faint red cancellation stamp and perforations not affecting signature. (300/400)
80. Garbo, Greta. 1905-1990. Legendary Swedish leading actress. Typewritten Document Signed þGreta Garbo" on pictorially imprinted Metro-Goldwyn Mayer stationery, one page, Culver City, 24 July 1934. Garbo acknowledges the receipt of a check in the amount of $25,000. Excellent condition with two file holes in top blank margin. (4000/6000)
81. Garland, Judy. 1922-1969. American singer and actress. Lovely black and white facial portrait photograph, 8" x 10," signed: þLove, Judy Garland" in light left area. Pencil notation in another hand on verso: þJudy Garland - þOn the Beamþ - Capitol." One area of tape residue on verso. Very good condition. (800/1200)
82. Grable, Betty. 1916-1973. Most famous pin-up of World War II. Black and white portrait photograph, head and shoulders pose with Grable holding a bouquet of roses, 11" x 14," inscribed and signed in her customary red ink: þFor Lyle - Sincere best wishes - Betty Grableþ in light area above her left shoulder. Fine condition. Scarce in this large format. (400/600)
83. Grant, Cary. 1904-1986. Black and white publicity photograph of Grant seated at a table with two actors dressed in Nazi uniforms (one is Albert Dekker), oblong 7" x 9.5" signed by Grant in the light area of his jacket. Also signed by Dekker and the other, unidentified actor. Minor wear. (250/400)
84. Hart, William S. 1870-1946. American film star of silent westerns. Vintage three- quarter length portrait photograph of Hart in western attire drawing his pistols, 7.5" x 9.5" inscribed and signed: þTo Wycliffe Gordon Knight - from Bill Hart" in right area. Good contrast. Fine condition. (400/600)
85. Hart, William S. Vintage black and white, matte finish photograph by Jacobs Photo Shop, Seattle, of Hart in western attire, standing with two other men at the Washington Hotel, Seattle, 8" x 10," inscribed and signed: þFor George Bellman - from Bill Hart.þ Very good condition. (400/600)
86. Hart, William S. Typed Letter Signed þWilliam S. Hart" on his imprinted Wm. S. Hart Productions stationery, one page, quarto, Hollywood, 6 April 1918. To Miss Anita Isaacs. In part: þAll the fights you see in my pictures are real enough all right. I am glad that you like my pictures so well. The Tiger Man comes after Blue Blazes Rawden. It will probably reach your city soon..." Fine condition. (250/400)
87. Hitchcock, Alfred and Salvador Dali. Black and white photograph of Hitchcock and Dali standing with another man looking at a drawing or sign, oblong 8" x 10," signed by both celebrities. Fine condition. (300/400)
88. Laurel, Stan and Oliver Hardy. Vintage sepia facial portrait photograph of the famous comedy team by Stax, oblong 7.75" x 9.25" inscribed by both in lower wide blank margin and inscribed by Stan Laurel þTo Bob." Minor mounting traces on verso, otherwise very good. (1000/1500)
89. Laurel, Stan and Oliver Hardy. Printed booklet entitled: Your Visit to Metro Goldwyn Mayer, twelve pages, octavo, (1942), with fold-out aerial photograph of the studios. Signed by Laurel and Hardy and several others on front cover. Minor wear. (300/500)
90. Laurel, Stan. Color printed window card for the Laurel and Hardy film March of the Wooden Soldiers, oblong, 11" x 14," signed by Laurel þStan Laurel - þ64" above his image. Minor wear. Scarce. (500/700)
91. Laurel, Stan. Scarce Autograph Letter Signed þStan," one page, octavo, 22 December 1956. He writes of his wifeþs sorrow over the death of her brother and writes of the death of Charlie Rogers who directed some of the greatest Laurel and Hardy films: þ...Charlie Rogers was killed in a car accident...going over Laurel Canyon...he had called us the night before...I just canþt get over the shock of both affairs..." Excellent condition. Autograph Letters of Stan Laurel are very scarce. (500/700)
92. Lawrence, Gertrude. 1898-1952. British actress especially associated with Noel Coward. Exquisite sepia facial portrait photograph by Hal Phyfe, 8" x 10," contained in 11" x 15" photographerþs presentation folder. Inscribed and signed in lower wide margin of the matte: þDear Tom Earnfed - with love and blissful memories of San Francisco - Gertrude Lawrence - Scoop.þ This image has been signed by the photographer. Fine condition. (200/300)
93. Lloyd, Harold. 1893-1971. American silent comedian. Vintage sepia portrait photograph, 8" x 10," inscribed and signed in white ink: þWith my sincere - best wishes - To John H. Parish - Harold Lloyd.þ Excellent condition. (300/500)
94. Lombard, Carole. 1908-1942. American leading actress of the 1930s. Vintage sepia portrait photograph, full-length pose, 11" x 14," inscribed and signed in light green ink: þFor Slim - Cordially - Carole Lombard" in light area of her dress. Few creases near corners with some minor indentations and light soiling of blank margins. (1000/1500)
95. Lugosi, Bela. 1882-1956. Sepia portrait photograph of Lugosi seated with his wife, 8" x 10," inscribed and signed: þTo Lydia Koresh - in remembrance - Bela Lugosiþ Very good contrast. Fine condition. (1000/1500)
96. [Lugosi, Bela]. Lot of three items. Black and white head and shoulders profile pose of Bela Lugosi, 8" x 10," inscribed and signed by his wife: þIn remembrance - Bela Lugosi.þ Fine. _ Typed Letter Signed by Mrs. Bela Lugosi on imprinted RKO Radio Pictures stationery, one page, quarto, 10 December, no year. þ...Mr. Lugosi signed pictures as it struck his fancy, and often signed them þin remembranceþ...I do not have any photographs as Dracula signed or otherwise...The still I do have...are part of the estate.þ Veru good. _ Black and white, matte finish photograph of Bela Lugosi sitting his living room smoking a pipe, 8þ x 10,þ unsigned. Interesting informal shot. (250/400)
97. Marx Brothers. Chico Marx, 1886-1961. Harpo Marx, 1888-1964 and Groucho Marx, 1890-1977. Vintage pencil signatures of all three on separate album leaves. Harpo has added a self-portrait with harp. Portraits from news clippings have been neatly added to each leaf. Fine condition. (400/600)