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199. Baer, Max. 1909-1959. American boxing champion from Livermore, California, who won the heavyweight crown by beating the Italian, Primo Carnera in 1934. The bout has been dubbed the þComedy Battle" because if its many knockdowns and tumbles. Baer dropped þSatchel Feet" Carnera eleven times before the fight was halted. Vintage black and white photograph of Baer with five others seated at a restaurant table, laughing, with drinks and cigars, oblong 8" x 10," inscribed and signed in area of the white tablecloth: þBill - Your pal always - Max baer 1935." Several creases with small pieces missing from two corners. (250/400)
200. Baer, Max and Maxie Rosenbloom. Boxing champions. Black and white photograph of Baer and Rosenbloom seated at a table with two others shaking their fists at each other, oblong 8" x 10," inscribed and signed by both boxers. Very good condition. (300/400)
201. Braddock, James J. 1905-1974. American boxer who ended Max Baerþs reign as heavyweight champion after only one year. Vintage black and white head and shoulders portrait photograph by Underwood & Underwood, 8" x 10," inscribed and signed in white ink: þTo Barnett Chaipin - with best wishes - Jimmy Braddock - 6/26/36." Pin holes in margins. (300/500)
202. Braddock, James J. Full signature on 3" x 5" white page. (200/300)
203. Cleveland, Harry E. British boxing statistician and author of Fisticuffs and Personalities of the Prize Ring. Autograph Letter Signed in full on h imprinted Midland Counties Boxing Instructorsþ & Trainersþ Ass. stationery, two pages (single leaf), quarto, 14 August 1925. To Arthur Lumley of the National Police Gazette, New York. Lengthy letter with good boxing content, mentioning Jack Dempsey, Tug Wilson, Bill Plimmer, etc. Some show-through of ink. (300/500)
204. Cleveland, Harry. Autograph letter Signed on imprinted Birmingham Press Club stationery, two pages (single leaf), 27 June 1925. To Arthur Lumley. He writes of how he started his first publication The Sportsman in 1882 with a lot of þtough work reporting prize fights with bare knuckles, cockfights, etc." He also mentions his book Fisticuffs. Very good condition. (300/500)
205. Cobb, Ty. 1886-1961. The þGeorgia Peach." Considered one of the greatest baseball players of all time. Printed bank check completed in his hand and signed þTyrus R. Cobb," First National Bank of Nevada, Reno, 17 July 1946. Payable to Fred O. Foster Co., San Francisco for $136.61. Cancellation perforations at center not touching Cobbþs signature. Very good condition. (400/500)
206. Corbett, James J. 1866-1933. American boxing champion. Won the worldþs championship by knocking out John L. Sullivan in the 21st round in New Orleans on September 7, 1891. Vintage sepia photograph of Corbett at the wheel of his car with five other men, oblong 8" x 10," inscribed and signed to San Francisco city official Dan Leary: þTo my old friend Dan Leary from your friend - Jas. J. Corbett - Apl. 8/1908." Some chipping of photographerþs mount, image intact. (600/800)
207. Corbett, James J. Autograph Letter Signed þJim Corbett," one page, octavo, no date. In full: þDear Arthur, I donþt think a good picture could be taken today. I am going down there and see anyhow.þ Uniform light age toning. (600/800)
208. Corbett, James J. Lot of two items. Signature and inscription: þWith best wishes from yours truly - Jas. J. Corbett - July 4/22" in pencil on oblong album page. Fine. _ Vintage sepia cabinet photograph of a youthful Corbett, three-quarter pose, 4.25" x 6.5," by Fowzer, San Francisco, unsigned. Light soiling, minor wear and slight age toning. (300/500)
209. Corbett, James J. Excellent signature þCompliments - Jas. J. Corbett" on octavo imprinted lettersheet of the Madison Square Garden Company, New York, circa 1890s. Very good condition. (400/600)
210. Dempsey, Jack. 1895-1983. American boxing champion. Vintage sepia portrait photograph by Apeda, New York, full-length boxing pose, 8" x 10," inscribed and signed: þTo Roy & Bud Doyle - good luck - Jack Dempsey - Reno, Nevada - June 26/31.þ Fine condition. (200/400)
211. Dempsey, Jack. Autograph Letter Signed in full on Jack Dempsey Enterprises stationery, one page, quarto, New York, 22 December 1969. To Mr. John Bracker thank him for his letter and stating: þ...the book that influenced me was the biography of the great old time fighter John L. Sullivan as well as some others..." Excellent condition with original envelope. (300/500)
212. Dempsey, Jack. Vintage black and white postcard photograph, full-length boxing pose. Inscribed and signed: þTo Barnett Charken - Best wishes - Jack Dempsey." Mounted to a slightly larger card. (150/250)
JACK DEMPSEY TO ABE ATTELL
213. Dempsey, Jack. Book Dempsey - By the Man Himself, As told to Bob Considine and Bill Slocum. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1960. First edition. Inscribed and signed to a fellow boxer on front free endpaper: þTo my pal, Abe Attell, a great champ - when they made you Abe they broke the mold - lots of luck - Jack Dempsey - 5/17/60." Abe Attell was a prominent featherweight champion at the turn of the century. Self-declared successor to Young Corbett, Attell known as the þLittle Hebrew" fought many successful fifteen and twenty round fights. Very good condition with original dust jacket. (200/300)
FROM JOE DIMAGGIO TO LEFTY OþDOUL
214. DiMaggio, Joe. American baseball player. His childrenþs book Baseball for Everyone. New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 1948. Inscribed to Frank þLefty" OþDoul and signed on half-title page: þFrank, Pgs. 194 & openers - See you on the 1st tee! Best wishes, Joe - 2/2/49.þ Page 194 is the first page of his chapter on þSlumps" and recounts a time when Oþdoul was in a slump and went hitless for 32 times at bat. þWhen he finally got a hit he knelt down at first base and kissed the canvas bag..." Cover a bit worn with light soiling. (400/600)
215. [Fitzsimmons, Bob]. American heavyweight boxing champion. Vintage cabinet bust portrait photograph by Campbell, Elizabeth, New Jersey, 4.25" x 6.5," unsigned. Faint soiling. (400/600)
216. Fleischer, Nat. 1887-1972 President and editor of The Ring magazine, author of books on boxing. Two Typed Letters Signed on imprinted stationery of The Ring, one page, quarto, New York, 19 April 1935 and 16 November 1936. Both to Arthur Lumly. Fleischer writes to the aging Lumly asking that he send books that he may not want and says: þ...I will be able to put thru a little check for you thru The Ring account..." Very good condition. (200/400)
217. Jeffries, James J. 1875-1953. American prizefighter and heavyweight champion. Defeated by Jack Johnson in Reno, Nevada on July 4, 1910. Printed Certificate of Victory presented by Jeffries Barn Boxing School, one page, quarto, 18 October 1934 to Carvil Tullio certifying that he defeated Lou Leyva in an amateur boxing bout by þKO 1sr Round." Certificate features printed portraits of Jim Jeffries, George Blake, instructor, Dr. Harry Martin, chairman of the Boxing Commission and W. C. Fields, sponsor. Signed by Jeffries by his portrait. With red ribbon affixed with gold seal in lower margin. Very good condition. (500/700)
218. Louis, Joe. 1914-1981. American heavyweight champion. Black and white bust portrait photograph, 8" x 10," signed in white area of his shirt. Fine condition. (200/300)
219. OþBrien, þPhiladelphia" Jack. 1878-1942. American heavyweight champion. Defeated Bob Fitzsimmons in thirteen rounds at the Mechanics Pavilion, San Francsico, December 20, 1905. His book Boxing. New York: Charles Scribnerþs Sons, 1928. Inscribed and signed on front free endpaper: þTo: My friend & admirer - E. Lucas - With best wishes & kind regards, Philaþ Jack OþBrien - 3/18/30." Very good condition. (300/500)
220. [Oldfield, Barney]. 1878-1946. American automobile racer. Lot of five original photographs of Oldfield with his famous þGreen Dragon" racer, racing against Louis Chevrolet in 1905, with W. K. Vanderbilt after Oldfield defeated him for the one mile world championship, driving with Milwaukee mayor Kid Becker and a three-quarter length portrait. Some tears and wear. Excellent group of images. (250/400)
221. Olson, Carl þBobo." Middleweight champion. Black and white promotional photograph, full-length boxing pose, 8" x 10," signed in white area. Very good condition. (150/250)
222. Reynolds, George. American skin glove fighter born in 1866. Typed Document Signed, one page, quarto, no date. Typewritten biographical history of his career on boxing. In part: þStarted as a professional boxer at the age of 23 as a skin glove fighter to a finish...In all my career I was knocked out only once and that was June 1894 at Coney Island Athletic club by the Brumel, Mike Leonard in the 9th round..." Fine condition. (300/500)
223. Ritchie, Willie. 1891-? Lightweight boxing champion from San Francisco. Black and white, matte finish photograph of Ritchieþs bout with Benny Leonard, 21 February 1919, 11," x 14," with copy of Tadþs news article entitled Tad Describes How Willie Ritchie Defeated Benny Leonard reproduced in the lower margin of the photo. Inscribed and signed: þBest wishes to - Don J. Shields - Willie Ritchie 12/24/37 S.F. Cal." in wide blank left margin. Very good condition. (300/500)
224. Ruth þBabe." 1895-1948. Legendary American baseball player. Signature þBabe Ruth" on small slip affixed to oblong album page. Two small ink smudges above signature, album page slightly soiled. Attractive signature. (700/800)
225. [Ruth, Babe]. Vintage sepia postcard photograph on a youthful Ruth posing in a childþs wagon with three other people, unsigned, with inscription in another hand in left margin: þWe sure had a great time this night at Coney Island, N.Y." Ruthþs name is written in top margin with a small arrow pointing to him. Minor soiling. Unusual. (250/400)
226. White, Tommy. American featherweight boxer. Autograph Letter Signed, two pages (separate leaves), octavo, July 27 (no year), to Arthur Lumly. He writes that þParson Davis...has taken me under his management..and he will make all of my matches in the future. Have started to work for my contest with Eddie Santry that takes place Aug. 8..." Light age toning. (400/600)
RELIGION
227. Cushing, Richard Cardinal. 1895-1970. American Roman Catholic Cardinal. Friend of President Kennedy. Typed letter Signed in full on his official crested stationery, one page oblong quarto, 3 February 1966. To John E. Boos. He writes: þ...I am returning to you the portrait you sent me of the late President Kennedy. Beneath it I have written a brief thought..." Fine. _ Printed black and white profile portrait of JFK, 6.%" x 9," with the following inscription by Cushing: þJohn F. Kennedy fought the good fight for the God-given rights of his fellow man and for a world where peace and freedom shall prevail. He fulfilled unto death the pledge he made on the day of his inauguration as the 35th President of the United States of America. Richard Cardinal Cushing.þ Fine. Cushing was the first Roman Catholic clergyman to offer official prayers at a U.S. presidential inauguration, Kennedyþs. (250/400)
228. Flanagan, Edward J. þFather." 1886-1948. Founded þBoys Town" in Omaha, Nebraska. Typed Letter Signed on pictorially imprinted Boys Town stationery, one page, quarto, To Wycliffe Gordon Knight. Flanagan sends thanks for bringing to his attention the situation of Knightþs seven year old boy but regrets
that his facilities are not suited to such a young boy, stating that he is only able to accept boys between the ages of twelve and sixteen. Usual folds. (150/250)
229. [Religious Leaders]. Lot of seven items. Edward Everett. 1794-1865. American clergyman, orator and statesman. Autograph Quotation Signed, one page, octavo, Boston, 12 November 1857. þThe most dangerous falsehoods are those which can be told in the words of truth." VG. _ Harry Emerson Fosdick. 1878-1969. Typed letter Signed in full on Union Theological Seminary stationery, one page, quarto, New York, 1 October 1921. To Major Stuart Godfrey. þ...I have long felt that when war was abolished we still should probably need some place like West Point to train men for disciplined, collective action in times of emergency." Minor wear. _ Harry Emerson Fosdick. Typed letter Signed in full on Union Theological Seminary stationery, one page, quarto, 18 July 1923. To Major Stuart Godfrey. Letter of sympathy on the loss of a child. Some age toning and wear. _ Dwight L. Moody. 1837-1899. American evangelist. Signature þD. L. Moody" on small slip. Fine. _ Ira Sankey. 1840-1908. American evangelist and hymn writer. Full signature þIra D. Sankey - Numbers 6: 24-26." on small slip. Fine. _ Rodney þGypsy" Smith. British evangelist. Signature þGypsy Smith" on small slip, mounted to a larger white card with his portrait affixed in upper left. _ Theodore Parker. 1810- 1860. American Unitarian clergyman. One of the secret committee that aided John Brownþs scheme to raid Harperþs Ferry. Autograph Note Signed, one page, octavo, Boston, 16 November 1857. He responds to a request for his autograph. Fine. (400/600)
MILITARY & AVIATION
230. Bradley, Omar. American army officer. His book Bradley - A Soldierþs Story. New York: Rand McNally & Company, 1978. Signed by Bradley on the title page, tremulant, old age signature. Name of former owner has been crossed out in felt pen inside front cover. Fine, with original dust jacket. (150/250)
GENERAL MARK CLARK TO BING CROSBY
231. Clark, Mark W. 1896-1984. Commander of U.S. ground forces in Europe in World War II. Black and white photograph taken by the U.S. Army Signal Corps of Bing Crosby shaking hands with Mark Clark, 7.5" x 9.5," inscribed and signed: þTo Bing Crosby: Congratulations on your deserved recognition. - Mark W. Clark - Presidio of San Francisco - April 6, 1948.þ Edges trimmed, two minor creases. (400/600)
232. Dewey, George. 1837-1917. American Admiral. Destroyed Spanish squadron in the battle of Manila Bay, May 1, 1898. Sepia portrait photograph, three-quarter length in dress uniform by Clinsdinst, Washington D.C., 1903, 9" x 13," inscribed and signed in lower margin of the photographerþs mount: þTo Col. Schyler Crosby from his friend - and comrade, George Dewey." Some soiling, light creases, and silvering of edges of photo. (400/600)
233. Doenitz, Karl. 1891-1980. German admiral. In 1945 he briefly succeeded Adolf Hitler as Chancellor before presiding over Germanyþs unconditional surrender to the Allies. Typewritten Document Signed in full, one page, quarto, no date. Twelve line excerpt from an address he delivered to the German people at Flensburg. In part: þComrades...We have been set back for a thousand years in our history. Land that was German for a thousand years has now fallen into Russian hands..." Very good condition. (200/300)
LARGE CORRESPONDENCE
OF JIMMY DOOLITTLE
234. Doolittle, James. American aviator and army officer. Led bombing raid over Tokyo during World War II. Collection of 62 Typed Letters Signed on his imprinted personal stationery, each one page, octavo, 1983-1988, with original envelopes. To Mr. Scott Galloway. Some letters with good content, several mentioning the Tokyo Raiders. On September 18, 1986 Doolittle writes: þIn WWI I flew planes that had machine guns that fired through the propeller disc. A synchronized device - which didnþt always work...Bullets occasionally got out of sync and did hit the prop. They made a hole, or occasionally made a prompt landing mandatory." On April 16, 1986 he writes: þ...My B-25 did not have a name. Some of the other pilots, on the mission, named their planes but I did not. Quite often the airplane was named after a sweetheart or, if the pilot was married, his wife." In another he writes: þ...General Mitchell and General Arnold were both great leaders. General Arnold was the more patient of the two." Accompanied by three signed Christmas cards. Excellent condition. (2500/3500)
235. Gibbons, Floyd P. 1887-1939. American war correspondent for Chicago Tribune who was with Villa in Mexican Revolution in 1915. Was on torpedoed liner Laconia when sunk, 25 February 1917. After his rescue he cabled his account of the disaster. Lost an eye in the battle of Chateau-Thierry while serving as a war correspondent in France in 1918. Black and white portrait photograph, full length pose in uniform, with eye patch, 7.5" x 9," inscribed and signed: þMajor Story, Sincerely - Floyd Gibbons - yours for war." Corners trimmed. (150/250)
236. MacArthur, Douglas. 1880-1964. American army officer. Autograph Letter Signed in full as Superintendent of West Point written on blindstamped and imprinted United states Military academy stationery, three pages (separate leaves), octavo, no date. To Col. Little. In part: þ...I am delighted you contemplate coming to the Point...I will immediately put John Starkþs case before the Academic Board. I have talked with the individual members about it but am somewhat dubious of a favorable report. In such matters the Board is, as you know, beyond the scope of my authority..." Two pin holes in blank upper left margin. (800/1200)
237. MacArthur, Douglas. Wonderful black and white, matte finish portrait photograph, full length pose of MacArthur in uniform, 8" x 10," signed in full and dated 1932 by him in lower wide white margin. Tiny pin hole in each corner, otherwise fine. With letter of transmittal to Wycliffe Gordon Knight from MacArthur's aide on official imprinted stationery. (600/900)
238. MacArthur, Douglas. Typed Letter Signed þMacArthur" on imprinted General Headquarters - Southwest Pacific Area - Office of the Commander-in-Chief stationery, one page, quarto, 18 May 1944. To Major General Innis P. Swift, Commanding General, 1st Cavalry Division. þI intend to shortly constitute the X Corps in this area and will assign you as its commander. the Corps is at present in the United States and its staff will be sent here very shortly. Please regard this information as confidential until you receive it through official channels. I am confident that you will render the same splendid service as the Corps Commander that has so markedly distinguished you as the Commanding General of the 1st Cavalry Division." Mounted with very slight toning from previous framing. (600/900)
239. MacArthur, Douglas. Black and white, matte finish head and shoulders portrait photograph of MacArthur in uniform, 8" x 10," signed in full in light area near his shoulder. Small pin holes in corners. (400/600)
240. Marshall, George C. 1880-1959. American army officer. Black and white, matte finish portrait photograph of Marshall in uniform, 5" x 7," signed in lower wide white margin. Excellent condition. (200/300)
241. Nimitz, Chester. 1885-1966. American naval officer. Partly printed Document Signed, two pages (single leaf), folio, 23 March 1944. Officerþs Fitness Report on Lieutenant Commander Howell A. Lamar completed and signed by Admiral Nimitz. Nimitz recommends Lamar for promotion. Excellent war dated document from the Pacific Fleet. Fine. (1000/1500)
242. Nimitz, Chester. Superb black and white, matte finish portrait photograph, head and shoulders pose in uniform, 11" x 14," inscribed and signed in lower wide blank margin: þTo The San Francisco Press Club, with best wishes - C. W. Nimitz, Fleet Admiral, USN.þ Dated in another hand: þAugust 14, 1950." Few minor creases. (800/1200)
243. Pershing, John J. 1860-1948. American general. Served during the Moro insurgencies in the Philippines. Commander in Chief of American Expeditionary Forces in World War I. Vintage black and white, matte finish portrait photograph by Pach Bros., New York, with their blindstamped imprint, head and shoulders pose in uniform, 10" x 14," signed in full in lower wide blank margin. Mounted with one crease in lower blank right margin and light stain in extreme lower left corner. (400/600)
244. Rickenbacker, Edward V. 1890-1973. American aviator. Typed Letter Signed in full on imprinted Eastern Airlines stationery, one page, quarto, New York, 26 August 1943. To Mr. C. D. Batchelor. In part: þ...I appreciate receiving the original cartoon of my obituary entitled So Long Eddie...I am having yours framed as a gentle reminder that it is possible to be dead, in the eyes of your friends, and still come back to enjoy them." Usual folds. (200/300)
245. Rickenbacker, Edward V. His autobiography Rickenbacker. Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Prentice-Hall, 1967. Signed þEddie Rickenbacker - 1967" on front free endpaper. Very good condition with original dust jacket. Excellent signature of Rickenbacker. (150/250)
246. Rickover, Hyman. American Naval officer. Developer of the first nuclear- powered submarine. Typed letter Signed þH.G. Rickover" on imprinted USS Baton Rouge stationery, one page, quarto, þAt Sea - North Atlantic," 12 April 1977. To Congressman William H. Natcher. Lengthy and detailed letter about the USS Baton Rouge upon which he is returning from the ships first sea trials: þ...The ship complete all tests including full power operation, both surfaced and submerged..." Interesting letter in excellent condition. With original envelope. (250/350)
247. Rickover, Hyman. Typed Letter Signed þH.G. Rickover" on imprinted Atomic Energy Commission stationery, Washington, 17 September 1974. To Congressman Bob Wilson. Lengthy, detailed letter in which he discusses þthe application of nuclear propulsion plants to small and less expensive naval ships and to merchant ships..." He also mentions on-going experiments in nuclear power and experiments conducted on the USS Seawolf and the USS Nautilus. Fine condition. (250/350)
248. Somerville, Sir James F. 1882-1949. British Admiral. Led Force H, including the carrier Ark Royal, against the German battleship Bismarck, and made a major contribution to sinking the ship in May 1941. Appointed commander in chief of the Eastern Fleet in 1942. Typed Letter Signed to the Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Pearl Harbour, on embossed official stationery, one page, quarto, Eastern Fleet, 12 April 1944. He forwards information on Captain C. L. Green, U. S. Naval Liason Officer of the Eastern Fleet. Two file holes and pin holes in upper blank margin. Pencil filing notations in lower margin. (300/500)
249. [World War II Military Leaders]. Lot of seven items. Mark Clark. Full signature and inscription on white card. _ Jimmy Doolittle, Pappy Boyington, and Paul Tibbets. Signatures of all three on cacheted First Day Cover honoring the U.S. Armed Forces, with circular Washington postmark dated 26 February 1946. Fine. _ Jimmy Doolittle and Pappy Boyington. Cacheted First Day Cover commemorating the þSpirit of 76" with circular Pasadena, California postmark dated 1 January 1976. Fine. _ George C. Marshall. Excellent signature on imprinted National Military Establishment card. Fine. _ Douglas MacArthur. Signature þGen. MacArthur" on small white card with typed note above: þAutograph of the Commanding General of the U.S.A. in P.I." Some soiling. _ Original sepia photograph taken by U.S. Army Signal Corps of MacArthur receiving an honorary degree in the Philippines. Fine. _ Matthew Ridgway. Signature as General on white card, with name of recipient typed in. (500/700)
250. Wright, Orville. 1871-1948. American aviation pioneer. Federation Aeronautique Internationale, United States of America, annual pilots license for the year 1926 issued to Lt. Frank H. Conant, F.A.I. license No. 176, oblong 4" x 5," with portrait photograph of the pilot affixed in upper right, signed by Wright as Contest Committee Chairman. Also signed by licensee. With blindstamped seal. Rare example in excellent condition. (1500/2000)
251. Yamashita, Tomoyuki. 1885-1946. Japanese Lieutenant. Known as the þTiger of Malaya" for his capture of Malaya and Singapore, which Churchill described as the worst British military disaster in history. Tried as a war criminal and hanged. Half Gulden currency note signed þT. Yamashita." With original photograph of Yamashita in custody o U.S. Military Police. (250/400)
U.S. PRESIDENTS & POLITICIANS
252. [African-American History]. Blanche K. Bruce. 1941-1898. Born a slave in Virginia, Bruce was elected as Republican Senator from Mississippi, serving from 1875-1881. The only African-American to serve a full term in the United States Senate until Edward Brooke, Republican from Massachusetts, in 1966. Scarce Partly- printed Document Signed as Recorder of Deeds for the District of Columbia, one page, octavo, 8 July 1890. Very good condition. (500/700)
253. Arthur, Chester A. 1829-1886. Twenty-first President of the United States. Magnificent partly-printed Document Signed as President, one page, large oblong folio, Washington, 9 May 1883. Appointment of George Gifford of Maine as United States Consul in Cognac, France. With intact white paper wafer seal affixed in lower left. Fine condition with an excellent signature of Arthur. (800/1200)
254. Bryan, William Jennings. Magnificent bust portrait photograph by Harris and Ewing with their blindstamp, 12.5" x 17.5," inscribed and signed in lower wide blank margin: þTo Jack Rhuiz - a 16 to 1 Democrat - yours truly - W. J. Bryan - Jany. 28, 1915." Fine condition. Contained in period dark wood frame. (500/700)
WITH THE NATION ON THE VERGE OF CIVIL WAR AND JUST DAYS BEFORE LINOLNþS INAUGURATION, BUCHANAN APPOINTS A SECOND LIEUTENANT
COMPANY þB" REGIMENT OF VOLUNTEERS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
255. Buchanan, James. 1791-1868. Fifteenth President of the U.S. Partly-printed Document Signed as President, one page, oblong folio, Washington, 21 January 1861. Appointment of james G. Jewell as Second Lieutenant of Company þB" Union Regiment of Volunteers of the District of Columbia. Countersigned by Secretary of War Joseph Holt. With faint embossed seal of the U.S. in lower left. Some light uneven age toning, small tears in extreme left margin and light soiling. (800/1200)
256. Carter, Jimmy. 39th President of the U.S. Color three-quarter length portrait photograph, 8" x 10," signed þJ. Carter" in dark area of his suit, fair contrast. Fine condition. (100/150)
257. Coolidge, Calvin. 1872-1933. 30th President of the U.S. Full signature: þWith all good wishes, Calvin Coolidge - April 1923" on oblong album page. Grace Coolidge. Signature: þSincerely yours, Grace Coolidge - April 1923." on oblong album page. Nice matched set of signatures signed just four months before succeeding to the presidency following the death of Warren Harding. (150/250)
258. Coolidge, Calvin. Typed letter Signed in full as Governor of Massachusetts on official gilt-crested Executive Department stationery, one page, quarto, 5 November 1920. To Charles G. Washburn. Coolidge sends thanks for Washburnþs gracious message. Fine condition. Pencil filing notation in lower blank margin. (150/200)
259. [Douglas, Stephen A]. 1813-1861. American political leader. Engaged Lincoln in series of debates on Slavery. Ornately printed Bill of Fare for a dinner honoring Douglas hosted þBy his friends and fellow-citizens of the City of Chicago, Thursday Evening, November 9, 1854." Printed by Ben. W. Saton. As U.S. Senator, in 1854, Douglas drafted the Kansas-Nebraska Bill which left the decision as to slavery up to the territories themselves and thus caused bitter struggles there. Very good condition. (200/300)
260. Eisenhower, Dwight D. 1890-1969. 34th President of the U.S. Typed Letter Signed þDwight Eisenhower" on his imprinted DDE, Gettysburg stationery, one page, quarto, 6 October 1967. He thanks Betty Hoflich for the gift of a birthday card. Fine condition. (250/400)
261. Eisenhower, Dwight D. His book Crusade in Europe. New York: Doubleday & Co. , 1948. Copy number 1417 from an edition limited to 1426 numbered copies signed by Eisenhower on a special printed copy of his D- Day Order of the Day. Fine condition. Lacking slip case. (1500/2000)
262. Eisenhower, Dwight D. Black and white printed reproduction of portrait sketch of Ike by Sam Patrick, 9" x 12," signed in full by Eisenhower above his right shoulder. Faint soiling. (300/500)
RARE AUTOGRAPH ALBUM
SIGNED AS PRESIDENT
263. Garfield, James A. 1831-1881. Twentieth President of the U.S. Assassinated. Autograph album, 7" x 9," containing a large, dark signature of Garfield as President: þJames A. Garfield - May 6, 1881." as well as several members of his cabinet, including: Robert T. Lincoln, James G. Blaine, and vice president Chester A. Arthur. The album also includes several dozen signatures of members of Congress and dignitaries, among them a future president, former Union and Confederate generals and the vice president of the Confederacy: Benjamin Harrison, L. Q. C. Lamar, W. S. Rosecrans, Ambrose Burnside, M. C. Butler, Z. B. Vance, David Davis, and Alexander H.Stephens. The signatures of Garfield and his cabinet are all on separate leaves. Album partially disbound, with cover in poor condition. Interior pages fine. Rare as Garfield only served as President for four months, being assassinated by Charles Guiteau on July 2, 1881. (5000/7000)
264. Hoover, Herbert. 1874-1964. 31st President of the United States. Sepia, matte finish head and shoulders portrait photograph by Underwood & Underwood, 8" x 10," signed in full by Hoover in lower left. Excellent condition. (300/500)
265. Johnson, Lyndon B. 1908-1973. 36th President of the U.S. Typed Letter Signed þLyndon B. Johnson" on United States Senate stationery, one page, quarto, Washington, 14 April 1954. To Mr. James B. Knight. He writes concerning the Gold Standard issue and promises to bring an article from the Houston Chronicle on the subject before the Banking and Currency Committee. Very good condition. (300/500)
266. Johnson, Lyndon B. His book The Vantage Point: Perspectives of the Presidency - 1963-1969. New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1971. First Edition. Johnson has signed his gilt-imprinted presidential bookplate which is neatly affixed on the half-title page. Very good condition with dust jacket in some what worn condition. (200/300)
267. Johnson, Lyndon B. Book by William S, White, The Professional: Lyndon B. Johnson. Cambridge: The Riverside Press, 1964. Fourth printing. Inscribed and signed: þTo Henry Mello - with best wishes, Lyndon B. Johnson" on half-title page. Very good condition with original dust jacket somewhat worn. (200/300)
268. Johnson, Lyndon B. Color photograph of President and mrs. Johnson seated together on a bench with their dog, oblong 8" x 10," signed in full by both in lower wide white margin as President and First Lady. Excellent condition with letter of transmittal on White House stationery signed by a secretary. (500/700)
LINCOLN LETTER WRITTEN
THE DAY HE CHOSE McCLELLAN
TO BECOME GENERAL IN CHIEF
269. Lincoln, Abraham. 1809-1865. Sixteenth President of the U.S. Assassinated. Manuscript Letter Signed þAbraham Lincoln" on ruled paper, one page, quarto, headed in manuscript þExecutive Mansion," (Washington), 1 November 1861. In full: þWilliam Helmick Esq. will act as Commissioner of Pensions during the absence of that officer from the seat of government.þ With integral leaf. Paper tape repairs on verso of two fold breaks in right margin, minor wear, otherwise very good. At the same cabinet meeting on November 1, 1861, Lincoln accepted the resignation of General Winfield Scott and decided upon General McClellan as his successor, later that day he informed McClellan: þI have designated you to command the whole army." (10,000/15,000)
270. [Lincoln, Abraham]. Presidential election of 1864, Siskiyou County California. Printed Union Ticket for the 1864 presidential election listing the candidates for President (Abraham Lincoln), Vice President (Andrew Johnson), for the Third District of California Congressional seat and for various Siskiyou County offices. Attractive item with vignette of George Washingtonþs portrait surrounded by flags, a canon, drum and eagle, 3" x 8.5." Very good condition. (150/250)
271. [Lincoln, Abraham]. Presidential election of 1864, San Francisco, California. Printed Union Ticket for the 1864 presidential election listing the candidates for President (Abraham Lincoln), Vice President (Andrew Johnson), for the First Congressional District of California (Donald C. McRuer) and for presidential electors from San Francisco, El Dorado, Santa Clara, Alameda and Siskiyou counties. Printed in brown ink with eagle and flag vignette at top. Minor wear. (150/250)
272. McKinley, William. 1843-1901. Twenty-fifth President of the U.S. Assassinated. Typed Letter Signed þWm. McKinley" as Governor of Ohio on imprinted Executive Department stationery, one page, quarto, Columbus, 30 September 1895. To former Republican þcarpetbag" Governor of Arkansas Powell Clayton. In part: þ...I do not believe the story in the Times-Herald, and as you will have already observed there is a new one out coming from John C. New...þ McKinley adds a postscript in his hand: þOhio is united in every sense.þ He would be elected President in just over a year. Tape residue on verso from repair of 1þ tear in left margin near salutation, usual folds. Excellent signature of McKinley. (300/500)
273. Nixon, Richard. 1913-1994. 37th President of the U.S. Typed Letter Signed þRichard Nixon" on imprinted Vice Presidential stationery, one page, Washington, 15 September 1956. To Mr. John W. Wiles. Nixon thanks him for sending a copy of the song lyrics and promises to do everything he can to assure a Republican victory in November, he adds: þ...I am especially grateful to you for your thought about my father...þ Fine condition with envelope. (300/500)
274. Nixon, Richard. Typed Letter Signed þDick" on his imprinted personal stationery, one page, quarto, 19 July 1968. To Congressman Bob Wilson. Nixon writes: þ...I noted with interest Mr. Stevensonþs indicated interest in helping out in the campaign. I will ask Bob Haldeman, my Chief of Staff, to check this out..." A typographical error in the letter reads: þ...I...shall look forward to seeing you as soon as we can arrange a mutually convention date." Wilson pens a note on the letter: þIf thats convention with him, itþll be convention with me. B." Circular þReceived" stamp in upper right with two lines underlined in red pencil otherwise fine. (300/500)
275. Nixon, Richard. Black and white photograph of Nixon standing with a group of men, oblong 8" x 10," inscribed and signed: þBest of luck and success - to the guardsmen - from Dick Nixon." Creased through center with minor wear. (200/300)
276. Nixon, Richard. His book Real Peace. New York: Private printing, 1983. Signed in full by Nixon on front free endpaper. Fine condition. (200/300)
277. Nixon, Richard. Printed postal cover commemorating Nixonþs historic visit as U.S. Vice President to South America in 1958, bearing Ecuadorian postage stamp with oval portrait of Nixon. Signed in full by Nixon to the left of the stamp. Fine condition. (250/400)
278. Nixon, Richard. Printed campaign brochure Young Voters for the President (1972), 8.5" x 11," signed in full by Nixon on front cover. Good contrast. Fine condition. (200/300)
279. Nixon, Richard. The Memoirs of Richard Nixon. Gilt-lettered blue cloth, slipcase. First Edition. New York: Grosset & Dunlap, [1978] Signed by Nixon on the limitation page. Fine. (80/120)
280. [Presidents, First Ladies and family]. Lot of eleven items. Jimmy Carter. Black and white portrait photograph, 8" x 10," inscribed and signed in light area. Fine. _ Billy Carter. Brother of the President. Bank check drawn on the Carter Community Fund, Plains, Georgia payable to Rose Marie Generala for $25 for shirts. Signed by Billy Carter. With peanuts printed in upper left corner. Fine. _ Grace Coolidge. Full signature and date February 16, 1935 on 3þ x 5þ page. Fine. _ Grace Coolidge. Full signature in upper right corner of envelope with typed address and circular Tryon, North Carolina postmark, 8 February 1935. VG. _ Herbert Hoover. Full signature on small white card. Fine. _ Lou Henry Hoover. Full signature on small white card. Fine. _ Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy. Mother of JFK. Full signature and inscription on verso of color printed postcard portrait of JFK. Fine. _ Eleanor Roosevelt. Typed Letter Signed in full on imprinted Executive Mansion stationery, one page, small quarto, Albany, 19 September 1929. She sends thanks for a plaque. Fine. _ Eleanor Roosevelt. Printed ticket for her appearance at Kenosha Town Hall, 14 November 1940. Signed in full by her on the face of the ticket. Fine. _ Kermit Roosevelt. Son of TR. Signature and inscription on octavo page. Light soiling. _ Margaret Truman. Daughter of Harry Truman. Full signature on white card. VG. (300/500)
281. Reagan, Ronald. 40th President of the U.S. Vintage black and white of Reagan in military dress, seated at a desk talking with another man, oblong 8" x 10," inscribed and signed in white area of upper right: þTo Louis Wolf - With every good wish - Sincerely, Ronald Reagan.þ Some creases and evidence of previous mounting on verso. (250/400)
282. Reagan, Ronald. Full signature in pencil on imprinted invitation to a dinner honoring Reagan hosted by the General Electric Company, 4.25" x 5.5." Very good condition. (150/200)
283. Roosevelt, Eleanor. 1882-1962. First Lady. Typed Letter Signed in full on gilt-imprinted White House stationery, one page, octavo, Washington, 4 October 1941. To Mr. Clyde Balsley thanking him for his expression of sympathy on the loss Hall Roosevelt, who was an aviator in World War I. Clyde Balsley was one of the select few Americans who flew for France in the years before the U.S. entered World War I. Balsley was one other the initial members of the Lafayette Escadrille and was the first American aviator to be seriously wounded. Light age toning. With original White House envelope. Letters by Mrs. Roosevelt written on this stationery are scarce. (200/300)
SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH TO HIS
LAW PARTNER BASIL OþCONNOR
284. Roosevelt, Franklin D. 1882-1945. Twenty-second President of the U.S. Wonderful sepia portrait photograph of Franklin seated behind his desk with Eleanor standing beside him by Harris and Ewing, 8.5" x 12.5," inscribed and signed in the dark area of his desk in white ink: þBasil OþConnor - from - Franklin D. Roosevelt - Jan. 30, 1939.þ Some very light silvering of image, else very good. (1000/1500)
285. Roosevelt, Franklin D. Sepia photograph of Roosevelt riding in the back of an open car, with Hawaiian leis around his neck, smiling and waving his white hat, taken by M. Arthur Robinson, 9" x 10.5," signed in full by Roosevelt in lower right corner of image. Signed in pencil by the photographer in lower wide margin of the mount. Some age toning, light soiling and minor wear. (1000/1500)
286. Roosevelt, Franklin D. Typed Letter Signed in full on gilt-embossed stationery as Governor of New York, one page, quarto, Albany, 21 June 1932. To Henry Fairfield Osborn. He writes concerning the Roosevelt Memorial and the preliminary plans for the Easterly Approach from Central Park and a payment of $1600 for surveys and plans: þ...it is not a proper charge against any funds now available for the Roosevelt Memorial Commission. This ruling is based...on the fact that all the work was done in Central Park, which...is not on State Property." Fine, usual folds. (300/500)