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U.S. Autographs

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 2317		Autographs, Chagall, Marc (1887-1985) Russian-born French painter and graphic artist, Signature (larger of the 2) along with printed signature on 1967 UN F.D. cover showing Scott #179 Art sheet designed by Chagall, very fine in every respect. Estimate $150-200. View details and photo	Realized $207
Lot 2318		Autographs, Ford, Gerald R (1913-) 38th President of the United States,1974-1977, TLS as Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, dated April 15, 1970, interesting content about the proposed impeachment of Supreme Court Justice Douglas. Estimate $150-200. View details and photo	Unsold
Lot 2319		Autographs, Huston, C.A. (Artist-Stamp Designer), Original artwork of dog with letter in mouth on page with mint set of 1925 Lexington-Concord Issue, signed by Huston, Washington D.C. Artist for many issues between 1904 and 1933. Estimate $100-150. View details and photo	Realized $138
Lot 2320		Autographs, Kennedy, John F (1917-1963) 35th President of the United States, 1961-1963, signature on U.S. stamp block of 4, with accompanying letter dated May 22, 1963, lovely item. Estimate $400-500. View details and photo	Realized $575
Lot 2321		Autographs, Peary, Admiral Robert E., ALS dated Washington, DC Nov 24 '02, to Mr. Bridgman, mentions "negative of the map of north end of Greenland and can make you a slide from it", nice historical piece. Estimate $150-200. View details and photo	Unsold
Lot 2322		Autographs, Price, Capt. John T. (Texas Ranger), Scarce date manuscript document signed twice John T. Price/ Capt. Texas Rangers, 1 page, to Ft. Brown (Brownsville, Texas), June 8, 1846, Price endorses a forage return for 7 horses and three mules, for eight days expected service, Price's second signature at the bottom of the page endorses a correction to the list given above in a handmade table. Part of the Company of Spies. Very similar (but 8 days earlier) to lot 340 from Spink's "Rivsold" auction signed by "Ben McCulloch", estimated $500-750. Estimate $350-400. View details and photo	Unsold
Lot 2323		Autographs, Modern Celebrity Autographs, Couple hundred sorted and prices on mostly F.D. covers, all priced at $10 each, majority U.S., entertainers, music, political, space and sports, clean. Estimate $300-400. View details	Realized $207
Lot 2324		Autographs, 34 Signed Covers, Photos and Magazines, nice assortment, noted Postmaster Farley, Everett Dicksen on card, several Admirals, Conrad Hilton on Time magazine and John McCormack (famous Irish tenor) signed photo, inspect. Estimate $150-250. View details	Unsold
Lot 2325		Autographs, Interesting Group of Early 20th Century Issues With Signatures, all on single pages consists of Governor Fisher of PA and designed 1928 Valley Forge block; Chairman Payne and the 1931 Red Cross block and F.D.; Hon. Futrell Governor of Arkansas along with the Secretary of State with the 1935 Arkansas Centennial; Mayor Tedd of Rome, NY and 1927 Burgoyne block and F.D.; and Governor Johnson of California along with note from him and the 1912-13 Pan-Pacific issue used, interesting group. Estimate $100-150. View details and photo	Realized $58
Lot 2326		Autographs, Apollo 11 Crew Signed Cover, on First Day cover for visit to Mexico in Sept. 1969, signed by all 3 members, Neil Armstrong, Mike Collins and Buzz Aldrin during their worldwide tour after their landing on the moon, spectacular piece. Estimate $1,500-2,000. View details and photo	Realized $1,323
Lot 2327		Autographs, Apollo 13 Abort Cover, Signed By Crew Plus Ken Mattingly, April 14, 1970 Houston TX. hand cancel, autographs of Lovell, Haise, Swigert, Astronaut cachet, scarce cover. Ken Mattingly played a key role in the crew's safe recovery. Similar item in our August 2007 sale brought $850; . Estimate $500-700. View details and photo	Realized $776
Lot 2328		Autographs, Apollo 14 Crew Signed Cover, Feb 5, 1971 Houston TX. hand cancel, autographs of Shepard, Roosa and Mitchell, Astronaut cachet. Estimate $150-200. View details and photo	Realized $288
Lot 2329		Autographs, Apollo 15 Flight Cover, astronauts Scott, Worden and Irwin on cacheted cover for Apollo 15 flight, cancelled Kennedy Space Center Jul 26, 1971, signed around cachet, notation on reverse "James B. Irwin II 46/70". Estimate $150-200. View details and photo	Realized $230
Lot 2330		Autographs, Apollo 15 Crew Signed Cover, Jul 30, 1971 Houston TX hand cancel, autographs of Scott, Worden and Irwin, Astronaut cachet. Estimate $150-200. View details and photo	Realized $207
Lot 2331		Autographs, Signed Space Photographs, 55 pieces, mostly Shuttle crews or members, several personalized to Mr. Sanford Oringer, noted E. Onizuka, incl. 2 TLS from John Glenn as Senator and autopen in blue from Neil Armstrong, nice group. Estimate $300-400. View details	Unsold

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