Sale 179

Autographs & Manuscripts
Americana
George Armstrong Custer
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176. Hull, Cordell. 1871-1955. Secretary of State under FDR. Lot of three items. 1. Vintage sepia, matte finish, portrait photograph by Harris and Ewing, three-quarter length pose, 9.25 x 13.25, inscribed in wide lower blank margin: To Mr. Robert R. Gros, with best wishes - Cordell Hull - Sept. 1939. Fine. 2. Typed Letter Signed as Secretary of State on imprinted official stationery, two pages, quarto, Washington, 10 June 1939. To Robert Gros declining to send a statement on public service personal due to the burden of work during the current critical period in world affairs. Fine. 3. Typed Letter Signed as Secretary of State on official imprinted stationery, one page, quarto, Washington, 29 May 1944. To Robert Gros about setting up an appointment in Washington. File notation in lower margin. Fine. (150/250)

177. Hunt, William Holman. British Pre-Raphaelite painter. Autograph Letter Signed, one page, octavo, Kensington, 20 June 1880. To Palgrove: I send my man who will, if it is convenient, wait and relieve you of the custody of the sketches... Fine. (200/300)

178. Jackson, Andrew. President of the United States. Partly-printed Document Signed as President, one page, large oblong folio, Washington, 16 November 1830. Grant of 80 acres of land in Cahaba, Alabama to James Y. Wallace. With embossed white paper wafer seal affixed with wax in lower left. Jackson's large signature is in light brown ink. Usual folds, else in very good condition. Contained in modern wood frame. (1000/1500)

179. Jackson, Andrew. Full signature Andrew Jackson clipped from envelope or letter, .5 x 3. Contained in wood frame with oval engraved portrait of Jackson. Very good. (400/600)


180. [Jackson, Andrew]. Original silk ribbon commemorating the death of President Jackson, 2.75 x 7 1845, with a detailed portrait of Jackson in old age and a vignette of his home the Hermitage in Nashville, Tennessee. Published by Edward White, New York. Fine condition, contained in wood frame. (600/800)

181. [Jackson, Andrew]. Exquisite engraved head and shoulders portrait of Jackson, surrounded by several ornate vignettes depicting military scenes with flags and implements of war, 7.5 x 10, with a facsimile signature engraved in bottom margin. Fine, contained in wood frame. (100/150)

182. [Jackson, Andrew, War with Mexico, etc.]. Autograph Letter by Georhe H. Marble, three pages, quarto, Natchez, Mississippi, 28 December 1835. He describes his arrival by ship in New Orleans: ...we past the famous battle grounds about sunset, it is situated four miles below the city on the same side of the river and as I gazed upon it I could all but see the string of cotton bags and Old Hickory and his men behind them using up the red coats & and packing up the hams. The old general must have been very fond of bacon... He also writes of news from Texas: ...the news is that the Texonians have captured Gen Coss, killed 3 hundred and taken seven hundred prisoners. And previous to this...a small party of volunteers from this place and New orleans consisting of 24 men were taken by the Mexicans and carried to Tampico and shot as rebels. The affair has created a great excitement all over the country... Usual folds, else fine. (200/300)

183. [Jackson, Andrew]. Lot of 40 items. Mostly 19th century engraved portraits of Jackson, octavo and quarto, from various publishers, several engravings of military scenes from his career and some misc. related items. Overall very good condition. (100/200)
184. James, Harry. American band-leader. Partly-printed Document Signed in full, one page, oblong octavo, New York, 14 August 1961. Promissory note wherein James borrows $6,000.00 from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc., payable on or before 3 July 1964. Fine. (80/120)

185. Jeffers, Robinson. 1887-1962. American poet and playwright. Vintage matte finish, black and white photograph of Jeffers with Robert Gros, the two are standing behind a rock wall with a weather vane in the background and Jeffers is pointing at something in the distance, oblong 7.5 x 9.5, inscribed in light area: Dear Bob Gros, Who is the wild man with you? He seems friendly, but it alarms me to see his wind-blown head so close to your highly cultured countenance. Cordial, Robinson Jeffers. Very good. (150/250)

Jefferson, Thomas - See Lot 344

186. Johnson. Lyndon. 34th President of the U.S. Excellent black and white, matte finish facial portrait photograph, circa early 1960s, 8 x 10, inscribed and signed in full by Johnson in lower wide white margin: To Robert R. Gros - with best wishes - Lyndon B. Johnson. Some mounting traces on verso, else attractive and fine. (400/600)

187. Johnson. Lyndon. Typed Letter Signed Lyndon on imprinted Congress of the United States stationery, one page, quarto, Washington, no date. To columnist Walter Winchell at the New York Mirror thanking his for his note: ...I did hear and I did read about Jim and all of his friends here were mighty pleased... Fine condition. (200/300)

188. [Johnson, Lyndon]. Original boxed set of playing cards from Air Force One. Backs of cards have a design featuring an image of Air Force One, a gold presidential seal and L.B.J.s initials. Gilt-edged box bears stamped presidential seal. Fine. (300/500)
189. [Juan Fernandez, Islands of - 1846]. Rare Autograph Letter from sailor William Kirkham to Jonathan Kirkham, one page, quarto, On Board the Ship Spitfire, 12 December 1846. We are now off Cape Horn...sailing...towards Cape of Good Hope...we have been to the Island of Juan Fernandez which a very barren and rocky place...a mountain in the center of the island covered with small shrubs and rocks...on the side of the island where Juan Fernandez stayed is a small stream of fresh water; we also saw the cave in which it is supposed he dwelt...We stopped also at Terra Del Fuego where we saw Indians of great stature and of a ferocious & hostile character, so we made them a few presents and left them... Area of paper loss in upper right corner, minor wear and light age toning. The islands were discovered about 1563 by Spanish navigator Juan Fernandez and prior to 1840 were used as a penal colony. Alexander Selkirk, who remained alone on one of the islands from 1704 to 1709, was the original of Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe. (300/400)

190. Karloff, Boris. 1887-1969. British actor who achieved fame as the monster in Frankenstein, 1931. Partly-printed Document Signed in full, one page, oblong octavo, 16 May 1966. Karloff's alien residence form completed in another hand with his full name William Henry Pratt aka Boris Karloff along with his address, social security number, date of entry, etc. Two file holes in top area, else fine. (500/700)

191. Kennedy, John F. 35th President of the U.S. Assassinated. Profiles in Courage. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1956. Inscribed and signed on front free endpaper: To Robert Gros - With very best regards - John Kennedy. Minor wear, lacking dustjacket. (1500/2500)



192. Kennedy, John F. Black and white portrait photograph, printed on magazine stock, 6.5 x 9, signed John Kennedy in blue ink in upper right light area. Numerous surface scratches, some wear and a few creases. Contained in wood frame. (1500/2500)

193. [Kennedy, John F. and Robert F. Kennedy]. Lot of five items. 1. Pierre Salinger, Press Secretary. Typed Letter Signed Pierre on imprinted White House stationery, one page, quarto, Washington, 5 April 1962, to Bob Gros: ...I agree with you about the USIA film. I think Mrs. Kennedy did a great job for the country on this trip... 2. Imprinted White House card bearing JFK's printed facsimile signature. 3. Typed Letter Signed John by secretary, on imprinted U.S. Senate stationery, one page quarto, 15 February 1957. About signing his book. 4. Engraved card from Senator Edward Kennedy expressing gratitude for sympathy following the death of RFK, signed Thanks again Bob - Ted. Fine, with printed black-bordered card honoring RFK. (200/300)


RARE SIGNED PHOTO OF THE
CONTROVERSIAL SOVIET LEADER

194. Khrushchev, Nikita S. 1894-1971. Premier of the Soviet Union. Rare black and white candid photograph of Khrushchev in a crowd with Robert Gros taken during the Premier's 1959 visit to San Francisco, oblong 8 x 10, signed by Khrushchev in light area. Some mounting traces along blank white margins and on verso, else fine. Accompanied by a printed menu from a dinner held by The World Affairs Council of Northern California and the Commonwealth Club of California honoring Khrushchev held at the Sheraton-Palace Hotel, San Francisco, 21 September 1959. (2500/4000)
195. Kipling, Rudyard. 1865-1936. English writer. Autograph Receipt Signed in full, one page, small octavo, 27 September 1907. Receipt for money received to aid British troops in South Africa during the Boer War. Fine. Expertly matted with color reproduction portrait. Fine. (400/600)

196. Kreisler, Fritz. 1875-1962. Austrian violinist and composer. Vintage sepia portrait photograph, three-quarter pose with violin, 8 x 9.5, signed F. Kreisler - 1934. Top and bottom white margins slightly trimmed, else very good. (150/250)

197. Landseer, Sir Edwin. 1802-1873. English animal painter. Autograph Letter Signed E. Landseer, one page, octavo, no date. To Mr. Graves in Pall Mall requesting an impression by Sir. T. Lawrence. Fine, tipped to album page, with engraved image from his painting Scene at Abbotsford. In wood frame. (250/400)

198. Laurel, Stan. Actor. 2 Typed Letters Signed on imprinted stationary, each one page, octavo, Santa Monica, 26 October 1962 & 30 December 1963, one being Laurel's own personal imprinted stationary with the other being from the Oceana Apt. Hotel. The first letter is to "Phil" regarding a Joe Laurel, a song & dance comic who capitalized on the use of the name, and signed comically, "Bestest from us both." The second letter thanks Dave & Joyce McLean for a package of cookies, but no thanks since Laurel reports he is a diabetic. Fine. (300/500)

199. Leahy, William D. American General. Chief of Staff to FDR and Truman. Black and white, matte finish, head and shoulders portrait photograph in uniform, oblong 8 x 10, inscribed: To Robert R. Gros - William D. Leahy - 18 June 1947. Fine. (100/150)
200. Lee, Robert E. 1807-1870. Commander in Chief of the Confederate armies. Excellent signature R.E. Lee on 1.5 x 2.5 slip. Expertly matted with a vintage engraved oval portrait of Lee in uniform. Signature is dark and clear. Fine condition. A striking ensemble. (2500/3500)


ORIGINAL DRAWINGS OF LENIN
AT EIGHT YEARS OLD

201. Lenin, Vladimir Ilych. Bolshevik, founder of the Russian Communist state. Original ink and watercolor bust portrait of Lenin as a child, and an original ink drawing of Lenin as a child, seated on the ground with his knees drawn to his chest. These are loose in an album, along with a number of color reproductions of illustrations of Lenin's life, a few photographs, etc., and a 100th anniversary (1870-1970) coin featuring Lenin. Also, a T.L.s. from a Corniliu Gravilescu in Moscow transmitting the material to his associate in the United States: "...How are you doing today, Sir? I have a special parcel for you today. I hope you will find it quite pleasing... Enclosed you will find two rare forms of Vladimir (Uylanov) now formerly know as Lenin. Thre is artwork performed in the year of 1878, done by at artist at that time. He came to the home and did these for the family, not knowing that someday he would become famous. I have acquired them through Boris who was one of the relative of Vladimir. He then sent them to me in 1960...." Very good or better condition, unusual and quite rare drawings of the father of Russian communism as a child. (400/700)

202. (Lenin, Vladimir Ilych) Red velvet wall hanging with embroidered lettered in Russian in gold, with stitched portrait of Lenin on one side, a decorative globe with a hammer and sickle on the other. 64x52". Fine condition, a marvelous homage to the great revolutionary communist, recently sent to this country from Mother Russia.
(300/500)
203. Lewis, John L. American labor leader. Lot of two items. 1. Striking black and white, matte finish formal bust portrait photograph of Lewis holding a cigar, by Chase, Washington, 11 x 14, inscribed in lower area: To Mr. Robert Gros - with all good wishes - John L. Lewis. One small pin hole in lower margin, else fine. 2. Typed Letter Signed in full on embossed United Mine Workers - Office of the President stationery, one page, quarto, Washington, 24 April 1940. To Robert Gros declining to sign a book. Light uneven age toning which affects signature somewhat. (250/400)

204. Lieber, Francis. 1800-1872. American publicist and educator. Manuscript Letter Signed, three pages, quarto, Boston, 5 June 1871. To Joseph Bonaparte sending an article entitled Joseph Bonaparte and asking him when he began calling himself Joseph Napoleon. With contemporary French translation. Fine. (150/250)

205. [Lincoln, Abraham]. 16th President of the U.S. Printed invitation, one page, oblong 4 x 5.75, which reads in full: The President & Mrs. Lincoln request the honor of Mr. E. Welles' company at dinner on Thursday January 26th at 7 o'clock - An early answer is requested. Printed by Philip and Solomons. Fine. (250/400)

206. Lindbergh, Charles A. 1902-1974. American aviator. We. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1927. Lindbergh's story of his transatlantic flight. Inscribed on title page: To Robert R. Gros - with best wishes, Charles A. Lindbergh. Lacking front flyleaf, some age toning and wear. (400/600)

207. Lindbergh, Charles A. Black and white head and shoulders profile portrait photograph, taken by Acme Newspictures, New York, of the smiling aviator, 8 x 10, signed in full in lower right. Good contrast. Very good condition. (1000/1500)
208. Lindbergh, Charles A. Listen! the Wind by Anne Morrow Lindbergh. New York: Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1938. First edition. Forward and map drawings by Charles Lindbergh. Inscribed on half-title page: To Robert R. Gros - from Charles A. Lindbergh - Scottsdale 1947. Spine sunned, else very good. (400/600)

209. Lindbergh, Charles A. Vintage sepia photograph of Lindbergh standing in front of The Spirit of St. Louis, 2.5 x 3.5, signed in full. Fine. Expertly matted with an authentic vintage pictorial Welcome Lindy pinback from 1927. A very attractive presentation. (800/1200)

210. [Lindbergh, Charles A.]. Lindbergh of Minnesota by Bruce L. Larson. New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1973. First edition. With a forward by Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr. Sign in full by Larson and Lindbergh, Jr. on title page. Fine, with dustjacket. (80/120)

211. [Little Big Horn]. William Red Fox. 1870-1969. Sioux Chief. Last surviving eye witness to the battle of Little Big Horn. Color-printed postcard photograph in traditional Native American dress, signed Chief Red Fox on verso. Fine, with related items. (100/200)

212. Lodge, Sir Oliver. 1851-1940. English physicist and author. Lot of two items. 1. Autograph Letter Signed in full on imprinted stationery of The University, Birmingham, four pages, octavo, 27 November 1903. To Mr. Whitehouse concerning a circular honoring John Ruskin, the English art critic and socialogical writer, which is to be issued in the name of the Trustees... Fine. 2. Original printer's proofs for the article by Lodge entitled: Mr. Ruskin and His Life Work, two pages, large tall folio, with numerous corrections and additions in Lodge's hand. Several folds, wear and light soiling. (300/500)
...ISM, ...ISM, ‘...ISM

213. London, Jack. 1876-1916. American novelist and short story writer. Typed Letter Signed in full on his Jack London Glen Ellen Sonoma Co., Cal. letterhead, one page, quarto, 25 July 1909. To Dear Dunbar. Terrific letter in which London expresses his views on Socialism, Nietzscheanism, and Agnosticism with regard to his work Martin Eden which had appeared in Pacific Monthly: ...While I am certainly no disciple of Nietzsche, I am nevertheless compelled to believe that at no time before the very present has the Nietzschean thought been so vital and wide-reaching. Agnosticism has always been and always will be. And as regards Socialism, from my understanding of it, it includes your Cosmism, Industrial Unionism, Materialistic Monism, and all the other Isms under the sun...I don't know if you have read the chapter in MARTIN EDEN where the ‘real dirt' discussed Materialistic Monism versus Idealism. Industrial Unionism has no place in the development of MARTIN EDEN. He never belonged to a labor union in his life... Some age browning, with a large signature of London. (1000/1500)

214. MacArthur, Douglas. 1880-1964. American General.Sepia, matte finish, head and shoulders portrait photograph in uniform, 8 x 10, inscribed in light area: To Robert Gros - With best wishes, Douglas MacArthur. Some surface creases, mounted to matte board. (300/500)

215. Madison, James. 1751-1836. Fourth President of the U.S. and James Monroe, fifth President. Lower portion of an engraved Document Signed in full by both, Madison as President and Monroe as Secretary of State, on vellum, oblong 5 x 10.5, Washington, 24 November 1812, with intact embossed paper wafer seal affixed with red wax at left. Superb dark signatures of both presidents, from a ship's passport document. Fine condition. Expertly matted with color reproduction portraits. (1500/1800)

216. Mann, Thomas. 1875-1955. German novelist. Autograph Sentiment Signed in full on Clift Hotel note paper, one page, oblong octavo, San Francisco, 29 March 1938. Signed during Mann's American lecture tour. Fine. (200/300)

217. Marshall, George C. 1880-1959. American General. Formulated the Marshall Plan for the recovery of Europe following World War II. Excellent black and white, matte finish, head and shoulders portrait photograph of Marshall in suit and tie, 11 x 14, inscribed in wide lower blank margin: To Robert Gros with my regards, G.Marshall. Fine. (300/500)

Maximillian, Emperor - See Lot 345


WIFE OF JACK THE RIPPER!

218. Maybrick, Florence Elizabeth. 1865-1941. Southern belle who married James Maybrick, an Englishman who owned a trading firm in Liverpool, in 1881. In 1889 she was accused of poisoning him with arsenic, was tried in one of the century's most famous cases, was convicted and sentenced to death. Her sentence was commuted to twenty years, of which she served fifteen, being released in 1904. According to a book released in 1993, The Diary of Jack the Ripper, recently discovered evidence identifies James Maybrick as Jack the Ripper and further claims that Florie did not poison her husband but he died from accidental self-inflicted overdoses of arsenic. Autograph Letter Signed in full on her monogrammed personal stationery, two pages, octavo, New York, 6 February 1905. To Mr. Collins thanking him for his many courtesies: ...I shall always merit your goodwill & have the benefit of your counsel... Minor soiling, else fine. A very rare autograph. (600/900)

219. [Medical Letter - 1832]. Autograph Letter by Dr. Cockey to his brother Paul, also a doctor, three+ pages, quarto, Utica, New York, 3 May 1832. He gives detailed accounts of some of his most important cases, including treating the young daughter of Mr. Wackter: ...sick of an incipient bilious fever and hysteria combined, I immediately bled and purged her freely, on Saturday she was so much better that I thought it unnecessary to visit her any more... Very good condition. (200/300)

220. [Medical Letter - Psychiatry - 1846]. Autograph Letter by Seth Otis to noted early psychiatrist Amariah Brigham, one page, quarto, Chicago, 4 September 1846. Otis asks Brigham to take his son into his asylum and carefully review his case as he: has had great misfortunes in business which I feel well satisfied has impaired his mind... Fine condition. (150/250)

221. Menuhin, Yehudi. American violinist. Vintage black and white postcard photograph of the seventeen-year-old musician, profile head and shoulders pose with violin, inscribed: With best greetings to Bob Gros, Sincerely, Yehudi Menuhin - May,1933 in the area of the his hand on the violin. Very good. (150/250)

222. Mercer, Johnny. 1909-1976. American lyricist and composer. Typed Document Signed by Mercer and musician Saul Chaplin, one page, quarto, Hollywood, 4 March 1957, addressed to Sol C. Siegel Productions. Mercer and Chaplin agree to write lyrics and music for songs to be used in the film Merry Andrew, which was released in 1958 and starred Danny Kaye and Pier Angeli. Two file holes in top blank margin, else fine. (100/150)
223. Miles, Nelson. 1839-1925. American General and frontier Indian fighter. Typed Letter Signed in full on imprinted Headquarters of the Army stationery, one page, octavo, Washington, 1 July 1901. He sends his dues for membership in the Southern California Masonic Lodge No. 278. Fine. Accompanied by six letters from various politicians, Senators, etc. (150/250)

224. Monroe, James. 1758-1831. 5th President of the U.S. Ornate partly-printed Document Signed James Monroe as President, one page, large oblong folio, on vellum, Washington, 1 June 1823. Grant of 80 acres of land in Missouri to Soloman Fry of Kentucky. With intact white paper wafer seal affixed with red wax in lower left. Fine condition. A fresh, clean, attractive document with a strong signature, expertly matted with a color reproduction of his White House portrait. (500/700)

225. Monroe, Marilyn. 1926-1962. Legendary American leading lady. Bold pencil signature on menu for the Masquers Roast and Rib Dinner for Charles Coburn, Los Angeles, 20 November 1953. Also signed by Jane Russell and Charles Coburn, both of whom had appeared with Monroe in her recently completed film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Accompanied by a copy of a photograph of the dinner and the waiter who obtained the autographs. Folded at center, light soiling. (2000/2500)

226. [Monroe, Marilyn]. Group of five color photographs of the actress by taken by noted photographer, Bert Stern, each 20 x 22.5, original mounts, photographer's proofs lettered A in lower left and signed by Stern in lower wide white margin. Four great facial poses and one classic upper body nude pose holding transparent scarf. These famous images were taken by Stern during his last sitting with Monroe for Vogue magazine. Three of the facial shots have several surface scratches, all have minor surface defects. (3000/5000)

227. [Montana Territory]. Lot of two letters from Wm. H. Clagett to his wife. 1. Autograph Letter Signed, Deer Lodge, Montana Territory, four pages, octavo, 30 September 1868. He writes of a murder case, fixing up a cabin, etc. With original envelope. 2. Autograph Letter Signed, four pages, quarto, Deer Lodge, 24 June 1868. In part: ...I wrote you from Salt lake and from Helena and also from here a few days ago, giving you an account of the changes wrought in this town since we left. The Sunday school quite a success... With original envelope. Very good condition. (150/250)

228. [Mormon Tabernacle Photographs 1888]. Lot of four sepia photographs, oblong 5.25 x 8.5, of the interior and exterior of the Mormon Tabernacle and Assembly Hall in Salt Lake City, Utah, by C.R. Savage, circa 1888. On thick photographer's mounts, very good. (150/250)


IMPORTANT ARCHIVE
ON MOUNTBATTEN

229. Mountbatten, Louis. 1900-1979. 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma. Killed by Irish terrorist bomb. Remarkable archive of letters and documents relating to the writing and editing of Franklyn A. Johnson's Defense by Ministry, (Holmes & Meier, 1979), the first overall history of Britain's Ministry of Defense. Includes: 50 Typed Letters Signed Mountbatten of Burma, totaling over 80 pages, varying sizes, written from Broadlands, Romsey, Hampshire, London and at sea, 17 December 1962 to 26 July 1979. Many of the letters bear autograph postscripts, all to Franklyn Johnson concerning his book. Two Autograph Letter Signed Mountbatten of Burma, fives pages, octavo, Classibawn Castle, Cliffoney and H.M. Yacht Britannia, 24 August 1973 and 2 February 1974, to Johnson about his book. Autograph Manuscript, four pages, quarto, an essay on the ancestry of Earl Mountbatten with a diagram of the family tree. Also included: Typed text of a portion of Johnson's book with extensive corrections and additions in Mountbatten's hand. With over 50 carbon copies of letters from Johnson to Mountbatten and numerous clippings, telegrams, notes, and related materials all concerning the book. Fourteen black and white photographs, quarto, of Johnson and Mountbatten at various official functions. On outstanding collection filled with important historical and political content. Overall fine condition. (5000/7000)

230. [Napoleon I]. Lot of 65 engraved and printed portrait of Napoleon of him at various stages of his life, postcard size to quarto, 1832 to 1920. Many unusual and seldom encountered images. Overall very good condition. (250/350)


TRAIL OF TEARS

231. [Native Americans - Dissolution of the Cherokee]. Lengthy Autograph Letter by Isaac Foster, three pages, folio, Chatham, 28 December 1832, to his son in Georgia. He mentions Andrew Jackson, gives his views on the Cherokees' case before the Supreme Court over their lands: ...the Exchange of Territory, still I do not feel altogether satisfied...my opinion...is founded upon the declared rights of man, those rights that are inalienable which no earthly power has the right to divest us of, unless they are forfeited, such as the right of Life, of Liberty, of possessions, for I cannot justify myself in holding those rights and denying them to another, tho he might be an Indian... and on Nullification: ...let me know how the Nullifiers of the south go on, whether they mean to pursue their mad schemes...& whether there is any considerable military force drawing around them.... He also writes about the governor and people of South Carolina and the news of their legislative convention. Light age toning and a few light stains. (350/500)

232. [Nazi Documents]. Lot of four partly-printed documents signed by Nazi officials, in German, 1938-1943. One document bears a gilt-stamped eagle and swastika with a printed signature of Adolf Hitler. Untranlated. (200/300)

233. Nehru, Jawaharlal. 1889-1961. Prime Minister of India. Assassinated. Black and white profile facial portrait photograph, 6 x 8, on 8 x 10, mount, inscribed: To Robert Gros - with all good wishes - Jawaharlal Nehru - Dec. 7, 1959. A superb image in excellent condition. (300/500)

234. Nesbitt, Evelyn. 1884-1915. American actress, The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing. New York playboy Harry K. Thaw shot and killed architect Stanford White in a dispute over her affections. Scarce vintage sepia photograph of the beautiful young actress with her son, 3 x 4.25, inscribed and signed by her: To J. McKillen - Evelyn Nesbitt & Russell - 1918. Fine condition. Accompanied by an original copy of the New York Journal from 1906 with a front page article concerning the Thaw-Stanford affair. (600/900)

OPENING UP THE SAVANNAH RIVER

235. [Nicollett, Joseph N.]. 1786-1843. French-born American explorer and mathematician. Explored and mapped the upper Mississippi and Missouri rivers. Autograph Letter Signed by B. Percival, civil engineer, Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, in French, two pages, quarto, Fort Jonson, North Carolina, 30 January 1833, to Nicollett. Partially translated. An interesting scientific letter discussing a region of the Savannah River called Canalettor (?) Ferry, and requesting Nicollett to go there and report on the nature, the quantity and quality of the rocks which form the cataracts and the possibility of changing the river to make it more navigable. Fine. (200/300)


RARE SIGNED COPY
OF THE JAPANESE SURRENDER

236. Nimitz, Chester. 1885-1966. American Admiral. A the U.S. representative signed the instrument of Japanese surrender on his flagship, the U.S.S. Missouri, in Tokyo Bay, September 2, 1945. Photographic reproduction of the signature portion of the Japanese Surrender bearing the signatures of the Japanese officials and those of the representatives of the U.S., China, United Kingdom, U.S.S.R., Australia, Canada, France, New Zealand and the Netherlands. Nimitz has inscribed and signed this copy in the wide blank area in the lower right, in full: Signature sheet of Japanese Surrender - To Bob Gros with best wishes and warmest regards, C.W. Nimitz - Fleet Admiral - USN. Very slight smudging of inscription, else in excellent condition. (2000/2500)

A STATEMENT ON THE ROLE OF THE UNITED STATES NAVY FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE

237. Nimitz, Chester. Lot of two items. 1. Autograph Letter Signed C.W. Nimitz on imprinted personal stationery, two pages (single leaf), quarto, Berkeley, California, 11 June 1958. To Robert Gros enclosing a copy of a statement he has prepared for Vinson's Committee...I may be called before the Senate Armed Forces Committee, and if so, will use it... Fine. 2. Mimeographed Statement of Fleet Admiral Nimitz Before the House Armed Services Committee, 9 pages, quarto, 11 June 1958,, unsigned. Nimitz has written Confidential in the top margin of the first page and nine additional lines concerning the statement on the first and ninth pages plus one full page on the verso of the first page. An interesting and desirable document on the role of the United States Navy at the time. Very good. (1500/2500)

238. Nimitz, Chester. Lot of five Autograph Letters, four signed C.W. Nimitz and one signed Uncle Chester and CWN, each written on his imprinted personal stationery, quarto, 1956-1965, seven pages total. All to Robert Gros concerning family and personal matters, including Gros' separation from his wife, which distresses him greatly. Very good to fine condition. (800/1200)

239. Nimitz, Chester. Lot of five Autograph Letters, one signed Chester W. Nimtiz and four signed C.W. Nimitz, two on imprinted personal stationery, quarto, two on color-imprinted five-star flag correspondence cards and one on postcard,

1963-1965, seven pages total. To Robert Gros, Nimitz sends pictures (not present) for Gros and Gene Tunney, thanks for an evening at the theatre watching Kiss Me Kate, mentions his friend General Swain Buckner and declines an invitation to attend a dinner honoring Cardinal Spellman because of poor health. Fine condition. (800/1200)

240. Nimitz, Chester. Lot of two items. 1. Black and white, matte finish photograph of Nimitz having dinner with a large group of officers and other men, oblong 8 x 10, signed in upper right in light area: C.W. Nimitz - F. Adm. USN. Fine. 2. Black and white, matte finish photograph of Nimitz standing with five men, including Robert Gros, having drinks, oblong 8 x 10, signed in light upper area: C.W. Nimitz - F. Adm. - USN. Fine. 3. black and white, matte finish photograph of Admiral and Mrs. nimitz dining with Mr. and Mrs. Gros, oblong 8 x 10, inscribed in lower blank margin: To Marilyn and Bob gros - Host and hostess with the mostest - Our warm and affectionate greetings and thanks for a lovely evening. C.W. Nimitz, F. Adm. USN. Fine. (600/900)

241. Nimitz, Chester. Drake's Cove. Point Reyes, California: Drake Navigators Guild, circa 1955. Ten pages, quarto, wrappers. Fascinating article on the discovery of the Port of New England, numerous illustrations. Inscribed on front cover: To Bob Gros - with best wishes and warmest regards, C.W. Nimitz. Light age toning. (200/300)

242. Nimitz, Chester. Black and white photograph, 7.5 x 9.5, on 11 x 14 mount, of Nimitz in uniform shaking hands with Robert Gros. Inscribed in lower wide blank margin of mount: To Bob Gros - Good friend of many years - best wishes and warmest regards - C.W. Nimitz, Fleet Admiral, USN. Very good. (200/300)

243. Nimitz, Chester. Sea Power - A Naval History. Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Prentice-Hall, 1960. Signed in full with rank by Nimitz following the forward and again with a lengthy inscription on the front free endpaper. Small stain on front free endpaper affecting two words of the inscription, else very good. (200/300)

244. Nixon. Richard. 37th President of the U.S. Typed Letter Signed in full, as President,on imprinted White House stationery, one page, Washington, 6 August 1970. To Robert Gros thanking him for the book Missions of California. Very good. (250/400)

245. Nixon. Richard. Full-color informal bust pose photograph taken during the days following his resignation as President, image 6 x 9, overall size 9 x 12. Inscribed and signed by Nixon in the wide lower margin of the photographer's mount: To Consul General Donal A. Brody - the With best wishes from Richard Nixon. Light age toning along edges of photograph, else fine. (400/600)

246. Nixon, Richard. His book The Memoirs of Richard Nixon. Signed by Nixon on sigature page. Full leather. Specially bound Easton Press Collector's Edition. Norwalk, CT: Easton Press, [1978]. Fine condition. (200/300)

247. Nixon, Richard. Real Peace. Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1983. First trade edition. Inscribed To Robert Gros with best wishes from Richard Nixon on half-title page. Fine, with dustjacket. (200/300)

248. Nixon, Richard. The Real War. New York: Warner Books, 1980. First edition. Special bookplate designed for this publication inscribed Richard Nixon, with best wishes to Robert Gros - July 1, 1980 tipped to half-title page. Fine, with dustjacket. (200/300)
249. Nixon, Richard. 1999 - Victory Without War. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1988. Inscribed To Bob Gros with best wishes from Richard Nixon on pages listing Nixon's other book publication. Half-title page removed (probably by Nixon). Fine, with dustjacket. Scarce. (200/300)

250. Nixon, Richard. Leaders - Profiles and Reminiscences of Men Who Have Shaped the Modern World. New York: Warner Books, 1982. First edition. Inscribed : To Bob Gros with best wishes from Richard Nixon on half-title page. Fine, with dustjacket. (200/300)

251. Nixon, Richard. Memoirs. New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 1978. First printing. Nixon's personal bookplate has been neatly affixed to the front free endpaper and is inscribed for: Robert R. Gros With appreciation for his friendship over the years - from Richard Nixon - 10/10/79. Gilt-stamped blue cloth. Spine sunned, minor soiling, lacking dustjacket. (200/300)


THE RARE NIXON
PRESIDENTIAL CHRISTMAS CARD

252. [Nixon. Richard]. Rare White House Christmas card from 1972, 11 x 14, cover in deep red velour with the presidential seal embossed on the front, containing an excellent color reproduction of Theodore Roosevelt's official White House portrait with small gold metal plate beneath it reading: Theodore Roosevelt - By John Singer Sargent - The White House Collection from The President and Mrs. Nixon - Christmas 1972. The card also contains a statement giving the history of the painting printed in raised gilt letters, unsigned. This presidential Christmas card was very controversial, deemed too ostentatious and pulled by the Republican National Committee after less than 2000 cards had been mailed. Minor wear to cover, else fine. (250/400)

253. [Nixon. Richard]. Exquisite set of gold cuff links and gold tie bar bearing a facsimile of Nixon's signature. Each piece has the circular presidential seal in gold with full-color enameled details. High quality set given by Nixon to close friends, contained in original box. (300/500)

254. O'Hara, John. 1905-1970. American novelist. Typed Letter Signed in full, one page, quarto, Los Angeles, 14 march 1955. He authorizes literary agent H.N. Swanson to collect all checks and monies due. File holes along left blank margin, else fine. (500/700)

255. Ormandy, Eugene. 1899-1985. Hungarian-born conductor. Lot of three Typed Letter Signed in full, on imprinted Philadelphia Orchestra Association stationery, each one page, quarto, 1958-1959. All written to conductor Joseph Levine on musical and social matters. Excellent condition. (250/350)

256. Pearson, Drew. 1897-1969. Influential and controversial American columnist, wrote daily Column entitled Washington Merry-Go-Round. He was also involved in celebrated feuds with FDR, Truman, Joseph McCarthy and General MacArthur. Lot of three Typed Letters Signed Drew, each one page, quarto, on imprinted personal stationery, Washington, 1963-1965. Concerning his plans to come to California, family and in one letter writes: ...that story on McNamara checked out completely, and we are using it shortly... Fine condition. (150/250)
257. Perelman, S.J. and Laura Perelman. American humorist screenwriters. Partly-printed Document Signed by both, three pages, folio, Los Angeles, 9 February 1942. Contract with Gregory Productions (on a Columbia Pictures printed form), hiring them for $1000.00 per week to write the screenplay for the musical Wintergarden. Very good. Scarce. (500/700)

258. [Photographs - Egypt and India]. Collection o eleven black and white photographs, oblong 7 x 9, circa 1900. Interesting street scenes from Egypt including water carriers, the Nile, etc. several good shots from India, a cremation, temples, etc.. Very good. (100/150)

259. [Photographs - Europe]. Collection of sepia photographs of Europe, circa 1890, all oblong quarto, including: Fourteen scenes from Italy, fifteen from Switzerland, thirteen from France and eleven unidentified photographs of various monuments and buildings. Many excellent shots, particularly from Venice. Overall very good condition. (200/300)

260. [Photographs - Tahiti]. Collection of 32 black and white photographs, oblong 8 x 10, circa 1910-20, of various scenes in Tahiti, dramatic coastal and interior shots, topless native girls, sailboats, sunsets, and a shot of the memorial erected by James Cook in 1709. Fine condition. (150/250)

Picasso, Pablo - See Lot 346

261. [Political Ephemera]. Lot of thirty misc. items. Including: Signatures of Wm. L. Dayton, Charles Francis Adams, etc., several letters signed by members of Congress and others, souvenir cards of Gen. MacArthur, President Ford, etc., two White House invitations from 1902, signature of H.S. Crocker on back of check, vintage engraved portraits and scenes of Washington, John Adams, Cornwallis, Battle of Bunker Hill, etc. Overall very good condition. (200/300)

262. [Political Ephemera]. Lot of eighteen misc. items. Including: Vintage color portrait of Grover Cleveland, sepia sterio photographs of McKinley's funeral and of George Dewey, printed booklet Our Presidents, 1896, silk ribbon from Taft's laying of the corner stone of the new city hall in Oakland, California, invitation from President Benj. Harrison, Nixon bumper sticker, portraits of Nixon, Eisenhower, Landon, Lincoln, Grant, etc., etc. (Overall very good condition. (200/300)

263. [Political Ephemera]. Lot of nineteen misc. items. Including: Sepia cabinet photograph of William McKinley, Santa Rosa newspaper announcing McKinley's death, three color postcards of Betsy Ross House, etc., several letters from government and business officials, engraved portrait of Admiral Byrd, large folio color printed souvenir map of Byrd's Antarctic Expedition, 1934, quarto photograph of MGM Governor's Luncheon, 1934, Alf Landon campaign flier, etc. Overall very good condition. (100/200)

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George Armstrong Custer
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Autographs & Manuscripts...Lot 1-347
Lots 1. AFRICAN through 84. CIVIL
Lots 85. CIVIL through 175. HUGO
Lots 176. HULL through 263. POLITICAL
Lots 264. POLITICAL through 347. TAYLOR

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