Pacific Book Auction Galleries Sale 179

Sale 179

Autographs & Manuscripts
Americana
George Armstrong Custer
&
The Military Frontier

Thursday, January 28, 1999
10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.

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264. [Political Ephemera]. Lot of 48+ misc. items. Including: Campaign materials for George Hatfield, numerous news clippings relating to national elections during the 1860s to 1870s, Kennedy, Johnson and Nixon bumper stickers, etc., etc. Good to fine condition. (100/200)

265. [Presidential Inaugural Commemorative Medals]. Lot of fifteen official inaugural medals commemorating the inaugurations of: Andrew Jackson, William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, Woodrow Wilson, Franklin Roosevelt, Harry Truman, Dwight Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan. These heavy silver and bronze medals bear raised relief portraits of the presidents, seals of the United States and other designs. Very good to fine condition. Each in a separate box. (2000/2500)

266. [Presidential Inaugural Invitations]. Lot of printed official invitations, programs, tickets, matchbooks, etc. for presidential inaugurations, balls, etc. for Presidents Truman (6), Kennedy (1), Johnson (3), Nixon (6), Carter (6), and Reagan (7). 29 items in all. Excellent condition. A fascinating group of material. (400/600)

267. [Presidential Pens]. Lot of six official presidential bill signing pens, each in original custom box with gilt-stamped signature of the president and the seal of the United States on the cover, included are pens from: Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, vice-president Nelson Rockefeller, Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan. According to the consignor, Dr. Donal Brody, all of the pens were used for bill signing, the Reagan pen was used to sign the Veterans Memorial Bill and the Rockefeller pen was used to sign a bill in his capacity as President of the Senate. Very good to fine condition. (800/1200)

268. Rand. Ayn. 1905-1982. Russian-born American novelist. Typed Document Signed in full on imprinted The Objectivist Inc. stationery, one page, quarto, New York, Empire State Building, 18 March 1969. Contract with Kay Nolte Smith for the publication of her article entitled The Depths at Their Heights, in The Objectivist, also signed by Kay Nolte Smith. Rand has crossed out the name of the Nathaniel Branden Institute and initialed it, her relationship with Nathaniel Branden ended bitterly in August 1968. Fine. (700/1000)

269. Reagan, Ronald. President of the United States. Color head and shoulders portrait photograph of the smiling President standing in front of the American flag, taken as President, 8 x 10, inscribed in calligraphic hand to Dr. Don Brody in the lower wide blank white margin and signed in full by Reagan in the lower right. Fine condition. (300/500)

270. Reagan, Ronald. Lot of four items. 1. Black and white head and shoulders portrait photograph, 8 x 10, inscribed by Reagan and signed: To Don Brody with my best wishes and regards, Ronald Reagan in upper left light area, as Governor of California. Ink a bit light, else fine. 2. Typed Letter Signed (probably autopen) on imprinted State Of California Governor's Office stationery, one page, quarto, 31 May 1974. To Hon. Donal Brody, Consul, Republic of Malawi stating that he is happy to salute President Banda on the occasion of the Independence Day of Malawi. Fine. 3. Two identical printed, red and gold Christmas greeting cards from Governor and Mrs. Reagan, each bearing a circular gilt-stamped seal of the state of California at top, unsigned. Fine condition. (350/500)

271. [Reagan, Ronald - George Bush Inauguration]. Unused set of gold coat buttons, seven in all, each bearing an imprint on the United States Capitol with an inscription for the inauguration of 1981. Contained in original blue cloth covered box with printed card reading: Together, let us make this A Great New Beginning, January 20, 1981. Fine. (300/500)
272. [Reagan, Ronald - Marine One]. Lot of three souvenir items given to guest passengers on board Marine One the presidential helicopter. 1. Unused set of playing cards printed with Welcome Aboard Marine One on the backs, contained in original box with gilt-stamped Reagan signature and presidential seal. 2. Glass candy dish, 6.25 x 8.5 with gilt-stamped Reagan signature, Marine One greeting and presidential seal. 3. Unopened jar of Ronald Reagan's famous Jelly-Belly jelly beans with printed Reagan signature, Marine one greeting, and presidential seal. Very good condition. (600/900)

273. [Reagan, Ronald]. Lot of six items from his presidency. 1. Gold lapel pin with enameled multi-colored presidential seal. Mint in original box. 2. Two printed souvenir T shirts from Reagan's famous trip to Ballyporeen, Ireland, showing the Ronald Reagan Pub. Fine in original wrappings. 3. Three boxes of wooden matches from the Ronald Reagan Pub Ballyporeen, Ireland. Fine. (350/500)

RARE SILVER AND OAK BOWL
PRESENTED TO EDDIE RICKENBACKER FROM THE 94TH AERO SQUADRON

274. [Rickenbacker, Eddie V.]. 1890-1973. American aviator. Lot of three items. 1. Extraordinary turned oak bowl, 10 x 12 x 6, with silver fittings and two plaques bearing presentations from the men of the 94th Aero Squadron. One plaque is etched with the famous Hat in the Ring logo of the Squadron and 94th P.S. The other reads Capt. E.V. Rickenbacker - 9/25/18. Overall very good condition. 2. Personalized grooming set, in custom leather folding case gilt-stamped with Rickenbacker's name and address, containing silver and glass boxes and jars and a hair brush. With stamp of the French maker inside. Very good condition. 3. Small metal luggage tag stamped with Rickenbacker's name and address and an image of his plane, circa 1920. (3000/5000)

275. Rickenbacker, Eddie V. Lot of two items signed as President of Eastern Airlines. 1. Typed Letter Signed in full on color-imprinted Eastern Air Lines stationery,two pages, quarto, New York, 8 September 1843. To Robert Gros regretting that his Report to the American People is being perceived as a reversal of Rickenbacker's previous anti-Russian declarations...I am against Communism... Very good condition. 2. Typed Letter Signed in full on color-imprinted Eastern Air Lines stationery, one page, quarto, New York, 24 may 1944. To Robert Gros writing that he will be happy to see him, File notes in lower margin, else fine. (300/400)

276. Rickover, Hyman G. 1900-1986. American military leader, single-mindedly pushed for the development of the nuclear submarine. Typed Letter Signed H.G. Rickover on imprinted Atomic Energy Commission stationery, one page, quarto, Washington, 5 February 1963. To Franklyn A. Johnson regretting that he cannot be present to receive an honorary doctorate degree from Jacksonville University because: My work schedule in the nuclear powered shipbuilding program has become so heavy... Fine. (350/500)

277. Rochambeau, Jean Baptiste. 1725-1807. French General. Commanded the French force dispatched to aide the Americans in the Revolutionary War. Early Autograph Manuscript unsigned, in French, untranlated, one page, small octavo, circa 1758. Twenty-five line list of personal military services covering the years 1843 to 1958. Light age toning, with small tear in right margin. Contained in custom case with red morocco gilt-stamped spine and cover. (800/1200)

278. Rockwell, Norman. His book My Adventures of an Illustrator. New York: Doubleday, 1960. Signed by Rockwell to the front flyleaf. Black cloth with gilt lettered cover & spine. Fine, in a very good dust jacket. (150/250)

SIGNED CONTRACT
CONCERNING OKLAHOMA

279. Rodgers, Richard. American composer. Typed Document Signed in full on ornate imprinted Metro-Goldwyn Mayer Pictures stationery, two separate pages, quarto, Culver City, 13 July 1954. Signed by Rodgers as President of Rodgers and Hammerstien Pictures, an amendment to their agreement of June 14, 1954, detailing the terms for the production of rush prints, etc. during the filming of Oklahoma. Rodgers and Hammerstein won an Oscar for their score on this film. Two file holes in upper blank margin, else fine. (500/700)

280. Rogers, Will. 1879-1935. American humorist. Vintage black and white portrait photograph, bust pose, 8 x 10, inscribed and signed by Rogers in light area of his coat: To Robert Gros - A friend of my boy Bill, Pete Nichee, Will Rogers. Contained in homemade wooden frame to which has been affixed a rope used by Rogers in one of his performances, 14 x 18. Fine condition. (800/1200)

281. Rogers, Will. Partly-printed Document Signed Will Rogers, one page, oblong octavo, Beverly Hills, circa 1934. Bank of America, Beverly Hills Branch check signed but not filled in by Rogers. This check was given to Robert Gros by Rogers who told him if he was ever in trouble that he was to fill in the check and use it. Gros helped Will Rogers, Jr. on several occasions at Stanford University and this check was given in appreciation for his friendship. It was a prized possesion of Bob Gros and the cornerstone of his collection of autographs. Small stain in R of Rogers' name, folded at center, else fine. With original partial Stanford envelope. Signed checks of Rogers are very scarce. (700/900)

282. [Rogers, Will]. Lot of 35+ items, including: several sepia postcard photographs of Rogers' home in Santa Monica, circa 1930s, numerous letters from Rogers' secretary to Robert Gros, many concerning Will Rogers, Jr. who attended Stanford University with Gros, one 8 x 10 sepia photograph of Rogers sleeping on airplane, misc. photographs and clippings on Rogers and his son. Contained in vintage scrap book. Very good. (250/400)

283. Romberg, Sigmund. 1887-1951. Hungarian-born American composer and conductor. Bold signature on cover of printed Hotel DelMonte, California dinner menu, 5.5 x 10, no date. Minor soiling, else fine. (150/250)

284. Roosevelt, Eleanor. First Lady. This Is My Story. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1937. Inscribed for Robert Gros - with good wishes - Eleanor Roosevelt on half-title page. Spine sunned with some wear. (100/150)

285. Roosevelt, Eleanor. This I Remember. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1949. Inscribed for Robert Richard Gros - with good wishes & congratulations - Eleanor Roosevelt on front free endpaper. Spine sunned, corners bumped with some wear. (100/150)
286. Roosevelt, Eleanor. Informal sepia, matte finish photograph of Roosevelt standing with Robert Gros, 8 x 10, inscribed as First Lady in wide lower blank margin: To Robert Gros, with good wishes, Eleanor Roosevelt - Washington, D.C. - Feb. 22, 1943. Fine. (500/700)

287. Roosevelt, Franklin D. 32nd President of the U.S. Black and white photograph of Roosevelt seated behind his desk delivering a radio address, with model ship behind him, taken by Acme Newspictures, New York, oblong 7 x 9.25, inscribed and signed in white ink in lower area: To Bob Gros from his friend, Franklin D. Roosevelt. Fine. (600/900)

FDR AND HIS RIGHT-HAND MEN

288. Roosevelt, Franklin D. President of the United States. Rare black and white montage portrait photograph by official White House photographer Leo G. Hessler of President Roosevelt surrounded by vignettes of his personal advisors who Elliott Roosevelt referred to as his right-hand men: Louis M. Howe, Stephen T. Early, and Marion McIntyre, 10 x 13.25, circa 1930s. Roosevelt has inscribed the photo to Leo Hessler and signed in full as have all three secretaries. Only a handful of these photographs were made for the private use of the President. Fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned copy of Elliott Roosevelt's biography of his father, with many interesting anecdotes on FDR and the people around him. (2500/4000)

289. Roosevelt, Franklin D. Looking Forward. New York: The John Day Company, 1933. Third printing. Inscribed by Roosevelt on half-title page: For Bob Gros from his friend Franklin Roosevelt. Beneath Roosevelt's inscription, Postmaster General James A. Farley has added an eight line inscription and signature, dated August 10, 1933. Gilt-stamped spine and cover. Spine sunned, minor wear. (600/900)

290. Roosevelt, Franklin D. The Democratic Party Book - 1936. Large folio campaign fund raising publication, brown morocco, gilt-stamped spine and cover. Signed in full by Roosevelt on limitation page, which bears an exquisite color-printed view of the White House. This is copy number 2459. Postmaster General James A. Farley has inscribed the book to Robert Gros and signed on the limitation page in the lower area well below Roosevelt's signature. Minor wear. (800/1200)

FDR ON EXPORTING
AGRICULTURAL SURPLUSES

291. Roosevelt, Franklin D. Typed Letter Signed Franklin D. Roosevelt on imprinted Executive Mansion stationery, one page, quarto, Albany, New York, 19 July 1932. To Rep. Hatton W. Summers, Washington, he writes: I found your fine letter on my return from the cruise and I hope that...you will come up to Albany to have a talk with me about agricultural exportable surpluses. There are many people who believe that we should concentrate on the wheat problem only but as you know, I am a cotton grower myself in Georgia and I believe that we should consider the problem of cotton as well as wheat... Expertly matted with a color reproduction of a 1932 portrait. Fine. (500/700)

292. [Roosevelt, Franklin D.]. James A. Farley. 1888-1976. Appointed Postmaster General by FDR for his valuable campaign services in FDR's rise from Governor of New York to the White House. Extensive archive of letters, photographs, etc. Including: 45 Typed Letters Signed, most signed Jim or with initials as Chairman of the Board of Coca-Cola on official imprinted Coca-Cola Export Corporation stationery, wide-ranging content, politics, etc. One Autograph Letter Signed. Two black and white, matte finish 8 x 10, photographs signed. One Time Magazine cover, 1934, inscribed and signed. Several unsigned black and white photographs from various public appearances, invitations, news clippings, etc., 1939-1970. About a third of the items contained in a large scrap book. Overall fine condition. (700/900)

293. [Roosevelt, Franklin D.]. Henry A. Wallace. 1888-1965. Vice-President under FDR. Printed program for the Inauguration Ceremonies for Roosevelt and Wallace, sixteen pages, octavo, 20 January 1941. Embossed cover, tied with red, white and blue ribbon. Signed in full by Vice-President Wallace on front cover. Fine. (100/150)

294. [Roosevelt, Franklin D.]. Sumner Welles. 1892-1961. American diplomat. Chief architect of FDR's Good Neighbor Policy in Latin America. Group of six Typed Letters Signed, each on imprinted personal stationery, seven pages in all, quarto, 1944-1952. To Robert Gros, mostly routine content. One letter concerns Welles' opposition to a policy of appeasement toward the Soviet Union: ...as during the Moscow Conference of December, 1945, it has been a policy of appeasement of the worst kind in that we abandoned vital principles... Very good condition. (100/150)

295. Roosevelt, Theodore. 1858-1919. 26th President of the U.S. Full signature Theodore Roosevelt on imprinted White House card, Washington, with typed letter on White House stationery, one page, octavo, 30 January 1907, from the President's secretary send the card. Card is browned with age and soiled. Accompanied by eight various printed portraits of TR, an interesting group of some seldom seen images. (350/500)

296. [Roosevelt, Theodore]. Printed booklet Address of Brother Theodore Roosevelt - President of the United States to the Grand [Masonic] Lodge - November 5, 1902, twenty-one pages, octavo, wrappers, unsigned. Accompanied by two additional Roosevelt related publications. (100/150)

297. [Roosevelt, Theodore - Campaign of 1912]. Lot of four items. 1. Ornate engraved membership certificate for the Roosevelt Memorial Association, one page, octavo, with an oval portrait of TR at top and and eagle below. 2. Three ornate engraved Founders' Certificates for the Progressive Party, each one page, oblong octavo, 1912, with oval portraits of TR and vice-presidential running mate Hiram Johnson. These numbered certificates were issued to contributors of $10.00. Fine condition. (150/250)

298. Russell, Bertrand. 1872-1970. British philosopher, mathematician and social reformer. Wisdom of the West. London: Macdonald, 1959. Typed Letter Signed Bertrand Russell on imprinted stationery, one page, oblong octavo, 21 February 1960. Thank you letter To Carl Lienau. Stapled to front free endpaper, with several other related letters and clippings affixed inside front cover and on front free endpaper. Cover shaken and worn, else very good. (250/400)

299. Sabatini, Rafael. 1875-1950. Anglo-Italian author of swashbuckling historical novels. Typed (carbon) Document Signed in full, one page, quarto, Clock Mill, Clifford, Herefodshire, England, 1 April 1938. Agreement granting Loew's the same rights [as] between myself and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures to his work Bradleys the Magnificent. File holes in top blank margin, else very good. (200/300)

300. Sayers, Dorothy L. 1893-1957. British novelist and playwright. Autograph Note Signed in full on imprinted Christmas greeting card, octavo, no date. I searched for a Cyprian Cat - This one isn't quite right, but I felt that the maundering imbecility & inappropriate fervor of the verse was too good to miss! (Referring to the printed greeting above, and the color cover illustration of a kitten and puppy). Bound with a pink silk ribbon. Fine. (350/500)

301. Schlesinger, Arthur M. His book A Thousand Days: John F. Kennedy in the White House. Signed by Schlesinger on inserted leaf, as issued. Full leather. Limited edition. Franklin Center, PA: Franklin Library, 1979. Fine condition. (80/120)

302. Schweitzer, Albert. 1875-1965. Alsatian-German scholar, musician and medical missionary. Lot of two Autograph Letters Signed Albert Schweitzer, each one page, oblong octavo, in French, November 1945 and December 1946, one written from Equatorial Africa. Both letters are to Dr. Earl Count of New York thanking him for his fundraising efforts on behalf of Dr. Schweitzer's work in Africa. Fine condition. With several pieces of related correspondence. (600/900)

303. Schweitzer, Albert. Out of My Life and Thought - An Autobiography. New York: Henry Holt and Company, 1949. Fourth printing. Inscribed and signed by Dr. Antonia Brico who visited Schweitzer's jungle hospital. Accompanied by a sepia postcard photograph of native African children inscribed and signed in full twice, on the front and back by Schweitzer. Fine.With related clippings, etc. (300/500)
304. [Shipping Letter - 1849]. Autograph Letter Signed by a Mr. Barnsley, one page,quarto, Near Cape Horn, 1 April 1849, to his father. He writes of encountering rough seas, that his chest and papers were nearly ruined, cargo being carried away, but: ...we lost no lives... Very good condition. With circular New Bedford postmark on integral address-leaf. (100/150)

305. [Spanish-American War]. Scrapbook, 10 x 12, filled with Western Union telegrams, letters, etc., detailing the progress of the Spanish-American War sent by the San Francisco Call Agency, 150+ items pasted to the pages. Content covers every aspect of the war, daily news of battle actions, political maneuvering, presidential proclamations, etc., including: Sampson's fleet expected to be fired upon... House passes War Declaration... President signed declaration of war... etc. Some wear. (350/500)

306. Stowe, Harriet Beecher. 1811-1896. American author of Uncle Tom's Cabin, etc. Autograph Quotation Signed Harriet Beecher Stowe, one page, octavo, Thanksgiving Day, 24 November 1892, from Proverbs 9:10: Honor the Lord with thy substance and with the first fruits of all thine increase so shall thy barns be filled with plenty and thy presses shall burst out with new wine. Very light uniform age toning, else fine. (600/900)

307. Sunday, William A. Billy. 1863-1935. American evangelist. Signature on a pre-printed Billy Sunday Farewell Offering form made payable to him for $5.00, one page, oblong octavo, Bangor, Maine, 30 June 1927. The form bears a printed portrait of Sunday at left, he has sign just below the portrait. Fine. (100/150)

308. [Supreme Court of the United States]. Charles Evans Hughes. The Supreme Court of the United States - Its Foundation, Methods and Achievements: An Interpretation. New York: Columbia University Press, 1936. Third printing. Inscribed To Robert R. Gros with cordial regards Charles E. Hughs on front free endpaper. Spined sunned, else very good. (80/120)

309. [Supreme Court of the United States]. James F. Byrnes. Speaking Frankly. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1947. First edition. Inscribed To Robert R. Gros with the best wishes of James F. Byrnes on half-title page. Very good. (80/120)

Taylor, Zachary - See Lot 347

310. [Titanic, R.M.S.]. Vintage cloth handkerchief, 9 x 10, with floral design and embroidered R.M.S. TITANIC Some of the stitching is worn, some age toning. (300/500)

TRUMAN AND HIS PERSONAL
SECRETARIES 1945

311. Truman, Harry. President of the United States. Rare black and white montage portrait photograph by official White House photographer Leo G. Hessler of President Truman surrounded by vignettes of his personal advisors and secretaries: Charles Ross, press secretary, Samuel Rosenman, special counsel, Harry Vaughn, military aide, Matthew Connelly, appointments secretary, and James Vardaman, naval aide, 10.25 x 13.5, signed in full by Truman and each secretary, taken shortly after Truman became President. Only a handful of these photographs were made, this being Leo Hessler's copy. Pin holes in extreme corners, else fine condition. (2500/4000)
TRUMAN SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH JUST 22 DAYS AFTER BECOMING PRESIDENT

312. Truman, Harry. President of the United States. Remarkable sepia head and shoulders portrait photograph of Truman seated at his desk, taken by official White House photographer Leo G Hessler, 10.25 x 13.25, inscribed and signed by Truman Best wishes to Leo G. Hessler - 5/4/45 - Harry Truman in the wide lower blank margin. A very desirable photograph as Truman had just been sworn in as President on April 12, 1945, following the death of FDR. pin holes in extreme corners, else fine condition. (1500/2500)

313. Truman, Harry. Two-volume set of memoirs. Year of Decisions. Garden City, New York: Doubleday, 1955. First edition. Inscribed on dedication page: To Robert R. Gros, Kind regards from Harry Truman - 3/28/58. · Years of Trial and Hope. Garden City, New York, 1956. Inscribed on dedication page: Best wishes to Robert R. Gros from Harry Truman - 3/28/58. Tops of spines bumped, else very good. (500/700)

314. Truman, Harry. President of the United States. Superb sepia head and shoulders portrait photograph, 8.5 x 11, inscribed and signed by Truman To Leo J. Sylvor - Harry Truman in the wide lower blank margin. dated in another hand: June 25, 1952. Fine, contained in wood frame with gilt edge. (600/800)

315. Truman, Harry. Mr. President - The First Publication From the Personal Diaries, Private Letters, Papers and Revealing Interviews of Harry S. Truman by William Hillman. New York: Farrar, Strauss and Young, 1952. Inscribed in wide blank margin below Truman's color portrait opposite title page: To Robert Grow, kindest regards - Harry Truman - Independence, Mo., July 21, 1953. Cover bumped and worn, interior very good. (150/250)
316. Truman, Harry. Vintage sepia, matte finish, head and shoulders portrait photograph by Harris and Ewing, 9.25 x 13.25, image 7.25 x 9.25, inscribed in lower wide blank margin: To Robert R. Gros, kindest regards. Harry Truman. Fine. (500/700)

317. Truman, Harry. Typed Letter Signed in full on imprinted personal stationery, one page, quarto, Independence, Missouri, 1 August 1967. To Marvin Schulman thanking him for his card of good wishes... Fine example. (150/250)

318. Tucker, Sophie. Entertainer. Autograph printed souvenir booklet from the Bal Tabarin, 6�x8�, with group photograph, signed on inside of booklets cover, 4 February 1945. No. 24 of the Hollywood Nite Club Photos. With 8 other signatures; Tucker's being the most prominent. Bit of wear, else very good. (70/100)

319. [United States Army - Alfred M. Gruenther]. 1899-1983. American World War II General. Supreme Allied Commander in Europe 1953. President of the American Red Cross. Lot of fifteen items. 1. Three black and white photographs, each 8 x 10, of the General with Robert Gros, each inscribed and signed in lower wide margin, one mounted. 2. Three Typed Letters Signed on imprinted Supreme Commander stationery, four pages in all, quarto, 1956. He writes of a series of farewell calls to NATO cities, etc. 3. Typed Letter Signed on Chief of Staff stationery, one page, quarto, 1956, concerning a meeting. 4. Three Typed Letters Signed on imprinted American National Red Cross stationery, three pages total, quarto, 1958-1964. Concerning Red Cross convention in San Francisco, etc. With holographic additions. 5. Five Autograph

Letter Signed on imprinted personal stationery, five pages total, quarto, 1964-1976. Mostly on personal matters, mention some other officers. Fine condition. (500/700)

320. [United States Navy - Arleigh Burke]. Rear Admiral. During World War II he commanded Destroyer Squadron 23 in the Pacific, he was dubbed 31 Knot Burke by Bull Halsey because of the speed with which he could engage the Japanese. Lot of ten Typed Letters Signed Arleigh or Arleigh Burke mostly on his color-imprinted stationery as Chief of Naval Operations, eleven pages in all, quarto, 1958-1965. All to Robert Gros, writing about an overhaul on a plane used by admirals in the pacific, personal matters regarding naval officers, the Center for Strategic Studies, etc. Fine condition. With some related material. (350/500)

321. [United States Navy - Arthur Radford]. 1896-1973. Admiral during World War II, participated in operations against Iwo Jima. Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff under Eisenhower. Lot of 25 Typed Letters Signed, one Autograph Letter Signed and one Signed Photograph, eighteen of the letters are on Joint Chiefs of Staff stationery, two on Commander in Chief Pacific and five on personal stationery, most are signed Raddy, and all are written to Robert Gros. Primarily routine content, several with interesting naval content and relating to his trips around the Pacific rim after the war. Fine condition. With several pieces of related material. (800/1200)

322. [United States Navy - Stansfield Turner]. Secretary of the Navy. Director of the C.I.A. under Jimmy Carter. Lot of seven Typed Letters Signed and one
Autograph Letter Signed, all signed Stan and written on various official stationeries, ten pages in all, mostly quarto, 1965 to 1984. All to Robert Gros. In the letter dated 24 January 1973 Turner describes to funeral services for Admiral Herbert D. Riley The book of attendance read like a history of the post-war navy...I had arranged a gun salute and a flyover at the Admiral's request... He writes of his last tour at sea Instead of the change of command being in Athens, it was out at sea in the midst of the Jordanian Crisis. Instead of being in a cruiser it was in an aircraft carrier, the Independence...we were running hard out at sea learning the techniques of controlling a Carrier Task Group...Admiral Zumwalt has ordered me back to Washington... Fine condition. (400/600)

323. Van Buren, Martin. 1782-1862. Eighth President of the United States. Archive of partly-printed Documents Signed, Manuscript Documents Signed and Autograph Documents, at age 37 as Attorney General of the State of New York, 1817. Includes: Two partly-printed Documents Signed , each one page, octavo and quarto, 1817, a summons and recovery forms. One Autograph Document Signed, three pages, folio, concerning the case of the People vs. John Morgan before the New York Supreme Court. Three partly-printed documents, two with Van Buren's name printed in the text, each one page, signed on verso with filing notations. Two brief Autograph Documents Signed M. Van Buren - Atty. Gel., each one page, octavo, with notations on court cases. Ten additional printed and manuscript documents, twelve pages, with notations in Van Buren's hand, all concerning court cases. Most of the documents are lightly browned with age, some breaks at folds, and minor soiling. An interesting collection from the beginnings of Van Buren's political career. (2000/3000)
324. Van Buren, Martin. Lot of two items. 1. Autograph Document Signed M. Van Buren as Attorney General of New York, two pages (single leaf), folio, August 1817, concerning the case of the People vs. Peter Ritts who is accused of cutting down thousands of trees for timber for his own use. Lightly browned with age, minor chipping of blank margins. 2. Partly-printed invitation, completed in manuscript, one page, octavo, unsigned: Governor Van Buren requests the honor of Mr. Benton's Company at dinner, on Wednesday the 7th at 4 o'clock, P.M. - Please to Answer. Fine. (300/500)

325. [Vaudeville Collection]. Wonderful collection formed by C.S. Peterson, who, from the turn of the century through the 1920s enjoyed a remarkable career as a vaudeville star, working in a trained horse act, later branching out into acrobatics, first as Auer and DeOnzo then with his wife as The Auers and finally, as the Novelty Clintons famous for extraordinary jumping. Archive includes: twenty-five signed photographs, cabinet cards and postcards of American and European vaudeville acts including Scottish music-hall comedian Sir Harry Lauder, acrobat Phil Godfrey, James Adair, Mignonete Kokin, Kittie O'Brien, Alma Tegge, Frankie Kelcey, Emma Adelphi, Phil and Phlora, plus many others. With twenty-three photographs and cabinet cards of Leon Morris' Educated and Comedy Ponies, two signed by Morris. Also present is an Autograph Letter Signed of Leon Morris, one page, quarto, no date, a letter of introduction for C.S. Peterson who, after four years with Morris, apparently left to look for other work. The lot includes sixteen photographs of C.S. Peterson's various acts, and many vaudeville programs. Overall very good condition. (500/700)

326. Victoria, Queen. Monarch of Great Britain. Commemorative glass plate, Queen Victoria's Jubilee, 1837-1887, marking fifty years on the throne. 1-�" in diameter. Fine. (100/150)

327. Victoria, Queen. British Monarch. Her book Leaves from the Journal of Our Life in the Highlands, from 1848 to 1861. Inscribed (in French) and signed by Victoria on half title, dated Balmoral, 10 Nov. 1895. Edited by Arthur Helps. Profusely illus. with engravings. Victoria's record of her vacations with Albert in the Scottish highlands before her consort's death in 1861. London: Smith, Elder, 1868. 11�x9, red cloth elaborately decorated in gilt, all edges gilt. Some rubbing to spine ends & corners; several hinges cracked, else very good, with bold inscription by Queen Victoria. (300/500)

328. Warren, Earl. 1891-1974. Chief Justice U.S. Supreme Court. Magnificent sepia, matte finish, three-quarter length portrait photograph in judicial robe, taken by Harris and Ewing, 10.5 x 13.75, inscribed in lower blank white margin: To Bob Gros, from his friend, Earl Warren - 1954. Fine. (250/400)

329. Warren, Earl. Lot of eight items. 1. Typed Letter Signed in full on imprinted Supreme Court of the United Stationery, one page, octavo, Washington, 22 January 1954, to Robert Gros. Sending thanks for champagne. 2. Typed Letter Signed in full on imprinted Supreme Court of the United Stationery, one page, octavo, 18 June 1954. Sending signed photos and coming to the Coast in summer. 3. Typed Letter Signed in full on imprinted stationery as Governor of California, one page, Sacramento, 11 October 1952. About attending the Redwood Empire dinner and his wife's broken foot. 4. Black and white, matte finish photograph of Warren with Gros standing in front of a magazine advertising display, 8 x 10, inscribed and sign in full. 5. Black and white, matte finish photograph of Warren with Gros and three others, 8 x 10, inscribed and sign in full by Warren and his wife, 25 June 1965. 6. Group of three Typed Letters Signed by Mrs. Nina Warren on imprinted Supreme Court stationery, five pages in all. Fine condition. (300/500)

330. Warren, Robert Penn. His book All The King's Men. Franklin Center: Franklin Library, 1977. Limited Edition (No. not stated). Signed to a front flyleaf. Fine. (100/150)

331. [Washington, George]. 1st President of the U.S. Small bronze lapel pin, 1.5 x 1.5, resembling an ornate book which opens to reveal a tiny photographic reproduction portrait of Washington and three others, circa 19th century. Finely detailed workmanship, in excellent condition. (600/900)

332. [Washington State Ephemera]. Lot of eight items. 1. Souvenir picture booklet of Tacoma, fifteen pages, octavo, 1904, tied with silk ribbon. 2. Rand McNally Pocket Map of Washington, 1892. 3. Four blueprint maps of mining operations in Washington, large folio, circa 1910. 4. Small candid photograph of Gov. Lock in Seattle looking at floating logs. 5. Sepia postcard promoting farming in Washington, 1907. Overall very good condition. (50/100)

333. Waugh, Evelyn. 1903-1966. British novelist. Autograph Letter Signed in text, third person, on imprinted Piers Court, Stinchcombe, Glos stationery, one page, octavo, 14 December, no year. He sends regrets to the editor of The Strand magazine. Fine. (300/400)

334. Wereat, John. 1730-1798. Governor of Georgia, 1779. Helped to settle the Florida/Georgia boundaries. President of the convention that ratified the constitution of the U.S. In 1782, when the people west of Augusta were suffering from lack of food, he employed his negro slaves and boats, for some considerable time, to transport rice up the river to them. Manuscript Letter Signed in full, one page, small quarto, 8 February 1785. Interesting letter in which he instructs his correspondent to revive a petition before the Georgia House of Representatives: ..therefore, you will not blame me if you do not apply and I recover the money from you in March term, which I cannot delay any longer. Suppose you call upon Col. Jackson in the morning and get the business revived... Lightly browned with age. (250/400)

335. Wedemeyer, Albert C. American General. Chief of Staff to Chiang Kai-shek. Lot of three letters to Robert Gros. 1. Typed Letter Signed with initials, one page, quarto, on imprinted Headquarters Sixth Army stationery, 21 December 1950. About arranging a boating party. 2. Typed Letter Signed with initials, one page, quarto, o imprinted Avco Manufacturing stationery. Lengthy personal letter. 3. Typed Letter Signed with initials, one page, quarto, on imprinted personal stationery. ...I have...really given up the sword for the plowshare... Fine condition. (200/300)

336. Welles, Orson. 1915-1985. American producer, actor and director. Poor Richard's Almanac. Mount Vernon: Walpole Printing Office, 1944. Printed for Peter Pauper Press with numerous quaint Cuts by an Unknown Hand.. Inscribed and signed on front free endpaper For Marie-Louise Watts with thanks and admiration - Christmas 1944 - Orson Welles.Fine condition. (250/400)
337. [West Point - Eisenhower, Dwight D.] The Howitzer: the Year Book of the United States Corps of Cadets Edited by the 1st Class. Signed by Dwight David Eisenhower at the top of the page with his portrait and a description of his career at West Point and notable characteristics. He is described as "Se�or Dwight David Eisenhower, gentleman, the terrible Swedish-Jew, as bit as life and twice as natural...." Other members of this illustrious class included James A. Van Fleet and Omar Bradley. Illus. with portraits throughout. 10x8, original padded leather lettered in gilt, a.e.g. [West Point: 1915]. Some scuffing to extremities, else very good. (1000/1500)

WALT WHITMAN
SENDS COPIES OF HIS BOOKS

338. Whitman, Walt. American poet. Autograph Letter Signed Walt Whitman on 3 x 5.25 oblong white card, Camden, New Jersey, 7 March 1882. Dear Madame, Returning here last evening I have mailed to you the two volumes of my books. Would you please notify soon as they reach you safely? Excellent condition. (1800/2200)

339. Wilkie, Wendell. One World. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1943. Second printing. Inscribed To Robert R. Gros with pleasant recollections of our talks, Wendell Wilkie on front fly leaf. Very good. (80/120)

340. Wilkie, Wendell. This Is Wendell Wilkie. New York: Dodd, Mead & Company, 1940. Inscribed To Robert R. Gros with kindest personal regards & recollections of our visit at Colorado Springs, Wendell Wilkie on front free endpaper. Very good. (80/120)

341. [Wilson, Woodrow]. Scarce ornate engraved ticket to the Democratic national Convention, one page, oblong 3 x 5, San Francisco, 28 June 1920. With an oval engraved portrait of Wilson at left and a view of the convention hall on verso, printed on blue-green stock. Fine. (80/120)

342 (Wizard of Oz) Harmetz, Aljean. The Making of the Wizard of Oz. Intro. by the Wicked Witch of the West, Margaret Hamilton. xx, 329 + [1] pp. Illus from photographs & facsimiles from the MGM production among others, incl. 4 color plates from stills. 9x6, gilt lettered quarter black cloth & black boards, jacket. First Edition
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1977
Signed by Mervyn LeRoy, M-G-M producer, & Ray Bolger to front flyleaves; signed & inscribed by Margaret Hamilton under her frontispiece portrait, and by Harmetz to title-page. Jacket has light bumps to spine ends & corners, else a fine, crisp copy. (1000/1500)

343. Zangwill, Israel. 1864-1926. British playwright, novelist and poet. His play The Melting Pot, 1908, about the Americanization of Jewish immigrant in New York, was an enormous success on Broadway. Superb content Autograph Letter Signed in full on imprinted Far End, East Preston, Sussex stationery, two pages (single leaf), octavo, 24 October 1913. To Robin Dunbar offering some honest criticism of his play: ...I dislike to see people wasting time on follies & you are sincere & able enough to bear to be told that your play is absolutely hopeless... He continues with further advice ...Playwriting is the most exacting of all arts, it requires the most strenuous work and study...my recommendation to you is to withdraw the work from circulation... Fine condition. With a related Typed Letter Signed by Zangwill's secretary. (200/300)

Signed by the Aythor of The Declarationof Independence and the Father of the Constitution

344. Jefferson, Thomas. 1743-1826. Third President of the United States and James Madison. Fourth President. Partly-printed Document Signed by both, Jefferson as Presiden and Madisont as Secretary of State, open page, oblong folio, Washington, 22 November 1804. Appointment of William Bache as Surveyor for the Port of Philadelphia. With embossed white paper water seal affixed with red wax in lower left. Bache was Benjamin Franklin's grandson. Minor wear with a few minor breaks t folds. Large signature of Jefferson, both signatures are very good. An attractive document with a nice tie to Franklin. (7000/9000)

345. Maximillian .1832-1867. Emperor of Mexico. Manuscript Document Signed Maximillian, one page, quarto, 8 October 1865 to the Grand Chancellor of the Imperial Order. Appointment of Don Maximo Campos to the Order of the Mexican Eagle. Bears an exellent signature of Maximillian. Folded in three places, else very good. (1000/1500)

346. Picasso, Pablo. 1881-1973. Spanish painter and sculptor. Autograph Notation Signed Picasso, on verso of black and white photograph of a female portrait painting by Picasso, 8 x 10. On the verso he has written that he painted the portrait in Royen in 1939 and isgned Picasso, Cannes, 25/4/61. Very good condition, Picasso's writing is large and bold. The untitled portrait is now in the collection of the Wdsworth Atheneum in Hartford, Connecticut. (1500/2500)

347. Taylor, Zachary. 1784-1850. Autograph Letter Signed Z. Taylor as President on pale blue paper, one page, quarto, Washington, 1849. Taylor has written out, in blank, an authorization for duties to be performed in the absence of a government official: I hereby authorize - - to perform the duties of - - during the absence of - - Z. Taylor. Very good condition. Taylor's letters as President are very scarce as he only served for just over a year before his death, in office on July 9, 1850. (3500/5000)
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