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Paper Americana - Autographs continued...
| Lot |
Symbol |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 2015 |
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U.S. Senators and Representatives of the 1840s/50s. a small booklet (6x7½"; binding non-existent so basically the unbound signatures) with numerous autographs of the 1840s/50s incl most of the US Senators at the time including (in
the order of the States as present in the book) South Carolina JC Calhoun (US Vice President 1825-32), AP Butler, Georgia (John) Macpherson Berrien, H Johnson, W Dawson, Alabama Ben Fitzpatrick, William King, Mississippi Jefferson Davis (later
President of Confederate States), HS Foote, Louisiana Pierre Soule, H Johnson, Ohio Tho Corwin, W Allen, SP Chase (later US Treasury Secretary), Pennsylvania Dan'l Sturgeon, Simon Cameron, James Cooper, Virginia JM Mason, Robt Hunter, Massachusetts
John Davis, Dan Webster (later US Secretary of State), Rhode Island John Clarke, Alb C Greene, Connecticut Roger Baldwin, John Niles, Truman Smith, New York John Dix, DS Dickinson, William H Seward (later US Secretary of State), New Jersey JW Miller,
WL Dayton, North Carolina Geo E Badger, Willie Mangum, (tear in page affects both signatures), Iowa AC Dodge, GW Jones, Wisconsin IP Walker, Kentucky JR Underwood, Thomas Metcalfe, Tennessee HL Turney, Jno Bell, Indiana JD Bright, EA Hannegan, Jas
Whitcomb, Illinois Sidney Breese, SA Douglas, Jas Shields, Missouri Thomas H Benton, David R Atchison, Arkansas Solon Borland, Michigan Alpheus Felch, Thomas Fitzgerald, Lewis Cass, Florida DL Yulee, James Westcott Jr, J Morton, etc., also includes
signatures of many Members of the House of Representatives of the same period and a signature of Henry W Longfellow pasted onto the Pennsylvania page, virtually all of the signatures clear and legible though a few just affected by some paper aging, a
Fine and fascinating volume |
500
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction before Oct-26, 02:12 PM |
| 2016 |
|
J.C. Penney, Department Store Magnate, Autographs. Three books, two signed by J.C. (James Cash) Penney, plus a signed calling card. The books are "View from the Ninth Decade" written and signed by Penney, "Main Street Merchant", a
biography of J.C. Penney written by Norman Beasley, inscribed and signed by Penney and "Lines of a Layman" by Penney (unsigned). An interesting group about an interesting man. F-VF. |
50
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction before Oct-26, 02:13 PM |
| 2017 |
|
Hank Aaron Home Run #715 Collection, including a display case with a Hank Aaron autographed National League Baseball signed on the sweet spot (with a certificate of authenticity), two Atlanta Braves ticket stubs from the April 8,
1974 game when Aaron hit #715, a 1974 Atlanta Braves yearbook, a brochure listing every home run Aaron hit by date from 1954 through 1973 including opposing team and pitcher, an autographed first day cover #1381 Professional Baseball Centennial.
Signatures are sharp, yearbook and brochure show some wear, overall the lot is f-vf. |
100
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction before Oct-26, 02:13 PM |
| 2018 |
|
Nolan Ryan Autographed Gateway Covers, eight different from 1979 to 1991, honoring various milestones in his career including his 3000th, 4000th and 5000th career strikeout and his 6th and 7th no-hitters; the covers are postmarked on
the day the milestone was reached. Very Fine. |
100
SOLD for $210.00
Will close during Public Auction before Oct-26, 02:13 PM |
| 2019 |
|
Baseball HOF Autographs plus Bonus, three signed baseballs, Sandy Koufax, Ken Griffey Jr. and Frank Thomas; also three baseballs with Mickey Mantle printed signatures plus Bo Jackson and Jose Canseco Fotoballs; bonus is a Whoopi Goldberg
signed Star Trek TNG card and a Nelson Rockefeller signed document (as New York governor). F-VF. |
50
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction before Oct-26, 02:14 PM |
| 2020 |
|
 1984 USA Olympic Basketball Autographs on a program brochure
titled "JC PENNEY SALUTES THE 1984 USA OLYMPIC BASKETBALL TEAMS". Signatures of Michael Jordan, Wayman Tisdale, Sam Perkins, Pamela McGee, Cheryl Miller and Digger Phelps on/in the program. Also included is an invitation to the event. Very-fine. (Image 1) |
50
SOLD for $160.00
Will close during Public Auction before Oct-26, 02:14 PM |
| 2021 |
 |
Space Autograph Collection, over 165 signed covers, most with certificates of authenticity, mostly Space Shuttle astronauts and crew members. Also over 20 signed and personalized 8x10 astronaut and shuttle photographs. Nice group.
Gernerally very-fine. |
200
SOLD for $625.00
Will close during Public Auction before Oct-26, 02:15 PM |
| 2022 |
|
ROYAL NAVY AUTOGRAPH COVERS, over 300 covers, most bearing signatures of commanding officers of Royal Navy ships, many have "Commanding Officer" hand stamps/cachets, dates range from about 1972 to 1975. generally Fine. |
100
SOLD for $140.00
Will close during Public Auction before Oct-26, 02:16 PM |
| 2023 |
|
U.S. NAVY OFFICER AUTOGRAPHED COVERS, over 550 covers with signatures of U.S. Navy officers, mostly ship, group/division and base commanders with ranks from Lt. Commanders to Captains, many covers with ship cancels, most dates range
from mid-1960s to mid-1970s, also includes a group of over 85 unsigned US Navy related covers, generally Fine. |
200
SOLD for $210.00
Will close during Public Auction before Oct-26, 02:16 PM |
| 2024 |
|
U.S. NAVY ADMIRAL AUTOGRAPHED COVERS, over 280 covers with signatures of United States Navy admirals, signed at the admirals current rank with a typed notation of their current command. Most postmarked between the early 1960's to the
mid-1970's, with many ship postmarks. Veterans of World War II, the Korean War and the Viet Nam War, many highly decorated with interesting battle records. Great lot for a naval historian. Generally fine. |
150
SOLD for $180.00
Will close during Public Auction before Oct-26, 02:17 PM |
| 2025 |
|
U.S. MILITARY AUTOGRAPHED COVERS, an interesting group of over 165 covers from various groups including Viet Nam War officers, submarine commanders, Sea-Bees, NATO and the U.S. Coast Guard, all are signed by the commanding officer of
the vessel or unit named on the cover. Of special interest are two Blue Angel team commander covers, both pilots later involved in seperate mid-air crashes, one survived and one did not. Most covers are postmarked between the early 1960's and the
mid-1970's and many have ship cancels. Generally fine. |
75
SOLD for $110.00
Will close during Public Auction before Oct-26, 02:17 PM |
| 2026 |
|
U.S. MARINE CORPS AUTOGRAPHED COVERS, more than 190 covers each signed by a USMC officer, postmarked primarily from the late 1960s to early 1970s; ranks range from majors to colonels and generals and incl WW II, Korean War and
Vietnam War veterans with many military honors awarded - great military history, generally F-VF. |
75
SOLD for $120.00
Will close during Public Auction before Oct-26, 02:18 PM |
| 2027 |
|
Interesting Group of Historical Autographs, a group of over 65 signed covers, cards and letters. Included are Barbara Bush, Norman Schwarzkopf (2), U.S. and French Desert Storm generals, Elisabeth Boselli (female aviation pioneer)
(2), members of the Byrd Expeditions (5), a group of Tuskegee airmen (9), Flying Tigers (2) and WW II aces (15). Most of the pilots have letters of authenticity. Two Colin Powell appear to be auto-pen. Generally very fine. |
175
SOLD for $210.00
Will close during Public Auction before Oct-26, 02:18 PM |
Paper Americana - Presidential Autographs
| Lot |
Symbol |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 2028 |
|
 Millard Fillmore (1800-74; 13th President 1850-53), ms.
"Free M. Fillmore" free frank on cover addressed in his hand to "Samuel Blake, Esq Boston Mass", Buffalo, N.Y. May 26 large double circle date stamp, straight line "Free" handstamp, flap torn, Very Fine and choice.rnFillmore served in the House of
Representatives from 1833-1835 and 1837-1843 and was Vice President under Zachary Taylor from 1849-50, ascending to the Presidency on July 9, 1850, following the death of President Taylor. He failed to get the Whig presidential nomination in 1852 and
retired to his Buffalo home where he became active in civic activities including helping to establish the University of Buffalo. (Image 1) |
200
SOLD for $260.00
Will close during Public Auction before Oct-26, 02:19 PM |
Paper Americana - Printers & Engravers
| Lot |
Symbol |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 2029 |
|
 American Bank Note Co, Eaton Fine Letter Papers, Printer sample
proofs mounted on file cards with printing and background info regarding the subject; New York Public Library - 2 proofs in slightly different shades of green on one card, die 79146 , assorted ms. notations on proofs; Flagship over Downtown
New York proof in purple, die 79259, ms. notations on proof, Very Fine (Image 1) |
750
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction before Oct-26, 02:19 PM |
Postcards and Trade Cards
| Lot |
Symbol |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 2030 |
|
 "Black Cat" Cigarette Cards, WWI Caricatures, complete set
of 140, anti German, War, etc. as drawn by renowned illustrator Louis Raemaekers, Very Fine, hard to find in complete sets. (Image 1) |
100
SOLD for $100.00
Will close during Public Auction before Oct-26, 02:20 PM |
| 2031 |
|
 1924 Olympics Real Photo Postcards, 2 cards; one showing the
US swimming team, the other with three members of the pole-vault team, Fine and scarce (Image 1) |
80
SOLD for $80.00
Will close during Public Auction before Oct-26, 02:20 PM |
Alaska Postal History
| Lot |
Symbol |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 2032 |
|
 LORING,/ ALASKA May 21 1886 duplex on UX7, addressed to an
agent of the Western and Atlantic RR in Atlanta, card bit of aging and a spindle hole (?) in the indicia, still Fine and scarce (Image 1) |
60
SOLD for $1,200.00
Will close during Public Auction before Oct-26, 02:21 PM |
| 2033 |
|
 304, 1902 5c Blue; 306, 1902 8c Violet black, tied on
registered cover to London by purple Nome, Alaska 3/12/07 double circle date cancels, red New York registry label, blue registry crayon markings, backstamped New York (transit) and London receivers, Very Fine, scarce early Alaska registered cover. (Image 1)
(Image 2)
|
100
SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction before Oct-26, 02:22 PM |
California Postal History
| Lot |
Symbol |
Lot Description |
CV or Estimate |
| 2034 |
|
 Georgetown, Gold Country, March 11,1853, lengthy letter
relating death of a minor, alerting family and description of how he died, burial, effects and disposition, etc., Sacramento City, Cal. cds and matching numeral "10" handstamp. cover forwarded to Mystic River with indistinct red cds and matching red
circular "Paid 3", edge tear and splitting along some folds, still Fine and interesting "Gold Rush" letter. (Image 1) |
100
SOLD for $260.00
Will close during Public Auction before Oct-26, 02:22 PM |
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