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H.R. Harmer GPN, Inc. Sale: 3024

United States
Paper Americana - Autographs
Sale No: 3024
Lot No: 2535
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image Correspondence to Francis Ellingwood Abbot, radical theologian and editor of The Index. Francis Ellingwood Abbot (1836-1903) was a philosopher and theologian, best known as the founder of the Free Religious Association (1867), editor of the weekly publication The Index (1870-1880), and President of the National Liberal League (1876). After studying the works of Charles Darwin, Abbot dedicated his life to reconciling the perceived difference between scientific study and religious revelation. His Free Religious Association rejected all religious authority, and was considered extremely radical for the time.rnHis criticisms of Protestantism and Roman Catholicism made Abbot a figure of national prominence, especially through the weekly publication of The Index. Abbot»s radicalism made it difficult for him to find a steady career, although he did eventually find himself teaching at Harvard University--an appointment which was met with much backlash in the academic world.rnAbbot spent his entire adult life championing his unique theory of «Free Religion,» which attracted considerable attention and debate on both sides of the Atlantic. However, personal tragedy struck in 1892, when his wife Katie died suddenly. After spending the last decade of his life studying and writing, Abbot ended his own life at his wife»s grave site on October 23, 1903.rnrnAs evidenced by the covers contained in this lot, Abbot carried on correspondence with many of the most prominent scientists, philosophers, and writers of his day. These include:rnCharles Darwin (1809-1882), famed British scientist who helped to establish the modern understanding of evolution.rnCharles Voysey (1828-1912), British theist who was condemned by the Privy Council for heterodoxy.rnFrederick Maxse (1833-1900), British Royal Naval officer and radical political activist.rnGeorge Holyoake (1817-1906), British newspaper editor who coined the term «secularism» in 1851.rnAnnie Besant (1847-1933), British activist who was prominent in the National Secular Society.rnThomas Butler Gunn (1826-1904), British illustrator and newspaper correspondent during the Civil War.rnMax Müller (1823-1900), German philologist and one of the founders of comparative religion.rnAlan Greenwell (1824-1914), brother of British poet Dora Greenwell.rnrnEight of these covers are accompanied by photocopies of their original contents from the Harvard University Archives. The letters to Mr. Abbot, notably that from Charles Darwin (on his headed notepaper and revealing some of his own beliefs)) demonstrate the considerable attention he attracted from his contemporaries, and shed light on his radical religious beliefs. rnAll 10 covers are addressed to Abbot while he was editor of The Index; eight while the publication was based in Boston, and two to Toledo, Ohio. Based on the photocopied letters, the envelopes (including Darwin) appear to be addressed in the hand of the senders. A variety of frankings are represented, including adhesive stamps and postal stationery. Condition is generally F-VF; (Image)

CV. 100

Opening US$ 200.00
Sold...US$ 200.00


Closed..Apr-05-2019, 16:49:47 EST
Sold For 200

Sale No: 3024
Lot No: 2536
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Cat No: Collection

image Earhart, Amelia (1897-1937), American Aviatrix, autograph in pencil on 5.5x6.5" sheet of paper, date written beneath in different hand (Aug. 21, 1932) and manuscript notation in lower left reads "Lost at sea - July 1937," magazine cutout of Earhart pasted at right of signature, paper adhesions on reverse and creases (one of which affects the signature), still attractive and frameable, a scarce and desirable signature (Image)

CV. 250

Opening US$ 350.00
Sold...US$ 350.00


Closed..Apr-05-2019, 16:50:32 EST
Sold For 350

Sale No: 3024
Lot No: 2537
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image Florence E. Klingensmith (1904-33; American aviator of the Golden Age of Air Racing) signature on an airmail envelope franked with C11 cancelled Minneapolis Minn Jul 27 1930, Very Fine; accompanied by signed photograph of Miss Klingensmith and newspaper clipping; she was killed in an accident in 1933 during the Frank Phillips Trophy Race at the 1933 International Air Races in Chicagorn rn (Image)

CV. 100

Opening US$ 95.00


Closed..Apr-05-2019, 16:51:05 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 3024
Lot No: 2538
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image Th. Sophoulis (1860-1949, Greek politician from Samos, Served three times as Prime Minister of Greece) signature on the back side of 193 5d Occupation of Samos issue (Scott N89), Very FinernSophoulis served as prime minister July -Oct 1924, Nov 1945-April 1946 and Sept 1947-June 1949. Although he belonged to the center-left, Sofoulis led the government and the royal army during the civil war. He was admired for his lucidity and his courage despite his age and he was revered by all the politicians of the center-left, the center and the right. (Image)

CV. 75

Opening US$ 70.00


Closed..Apr-05-2019, 16:51:16 EST
Sold For 0

Sale No: 3024
Lot No: 2539
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Cat No: U88

image Specialized Edwin Stanton Exhibition/ Collection, two entires: U88 unused, U16 addressed to Mrs. Edwin M. Stanton, Pittsburgh, Pa. (all written by Edwin Stanton), also includes uncirculated 50c Fractional currency (Friedberg 1376) note and couple exhibition pages, Very Finegroup. (Image)

CV. 150

Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00


Closed..Apr-05-2019, 16:52:45 EST
Sold For 425
Sale No: 3024
Lot No: 2540
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image THE MERCURY ASTRONAUTS. signatures of the 7 astronauts on a Project Mercury issue FDC, Leroy Cooper Jr, Malcolm Scott Carpenter, John Glenn, Virgil I Grissom, Walter W Schirra, Jr, Alan B Shepard Jr, Donald K Slayton, probably signed over a period of time with some of the signatures (e.g. Grissom) of the time and others probably during the 1990s, the Shepard signature is secretarial, Fine piece of memorabilia (Image)

CV. 250

Opening US$ 270.00
Sold...US$ 270.00


Closed..Apr-05-2019, 16:53:05 EST
Sold For 270
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