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Autographs and Ephemera
 
 
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Lot 2107
Autographs, Adams, John Quincy; on Land Grant (1767-1848) 6th President of the United States, 1825-1829, Full signature on land grant, October 2nd, 1876 in New York, folds and partial split affecting autograph. Sixth President of the U.S., served as American diplomat, Senator, and Congressional representative.
Estimate $150-200.
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$184
Lot 2108
Autographs, Bong, Richard Ira.; Signature on Card, United States highest-scoring air ace, signature on card with photo, scarce item. Shot down at least 40 Japanese aircraft during WWII, recipient of the Medal of Honor.
Estimate $150-200.
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$138
Lot 2109
Autographs, Bunche, Ralph; Typed Letter Signed, Dated October 23, 1950 on United Nations stationary regarding "Nobel Peace Prize", light folds. American political scientist and diplomat who received 1950 Nobel Peace Prize for late 1940s mediation in Palestine.
Estimate $300-500.
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Lot 2110
  Autographs, Byrd, Richard; Signed Copy of Little America Book, HB, first edition, signature on page that is loose, plus pamphlet about prize letter contest in front, this looks like one of the prizes awarded, nice Antarctic related item. Naval officer who specialized in feats of exploration, pioneering American aviator, polar explorer, and organizer of polar logistics.
Estimate $150-250.
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Lot 2111
Autographs, Kissinger, Henry; Two Typed, Signed Letters, To Ben Cohen (Assistant Secretary General of the U.N.) on Harvard University stationary, circa 1955, paper clipped together, discussed the impact of atomic power, creases. Sworn in on September 22, 1973, as 56th Secretary of State, position held until January 20, 1977, also served as Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs from January 20, 1969, until November 3, 1975.
Estimate $300-400.
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Lot 2112
Autographs, Murrow, Edward R.; Typed Letter Signed, Dated October 29, 1947, to Ben Cohen (Assistant Secretary General of the U.N.), on Murrow's stationary, "I feel you will be interested as I am in Sydenham Hospital, the first inter-racial hospital giving Negroes scientific opportunities equal to those of white citizens.", light fold creases. American broadcast journalist, first came to prominence with series of radio news broadcasts during World War II, followed by millions of listeners in the U.S. and Canada.
Estimate $200-300.
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$115
Lot 2113
Autographs, Rockefeller, Nelson A.; Typed Note Signed, Note to Ben Cohen (Assistant Secretary General of the U.N.) dated December 1, 1950. Served as 41st Vice President of the U.S., serving under President Gerald Ford, and 49th Governor of New York.
Estimate $250-350.
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Lot 2114
Autographs, Roosevelt, Eleanor; Typed Letter Signed (1884-1962) Wife of Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the U.S., Dated February 10, 1960 on Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt note stationary to Ben Cohen (Assistant Secretary General of the U.N.) thanking him for appearing with her on the "Prospects for Mankind" television show. First Lady of the U.S. from 1933 to 1945.
Estimate $300-400.
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Lot 2115
Autographs, Roosevelt, Eleanor; Typed Note Signed (1884-1962) Wife of Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the U.S., Dated June 2, 1952 on her stationary, receiving pencil mark across face.
Estimate $200-300.
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$115
Lot 2116
  Autographs, Roosevelt, Franklin D.; and State Governors, Lovely accumulation of covers signed by at least 40 different U.S. state governors in 1936, also incl. Franklin D. Roosevelt signature on White House card with accompanying env., all mounted on quadrille pages in an Elbe binder, all covers bear Scott #731, other residual material is incl. A young philatelist sent letters to each governor and Roosevelt requesting a signature a draft of the request letter.
Estimate $400-500.
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$633
Lot 2117
Autographs, Schweitzer, Albert; Signed Photograph, On a paper stock photo, signed and inscribed in French, dated March 18, 1953 to Ben Cohen (Assistant Secretary General of the U.N.), lot also incl. diagram of Dr. Schweitzer's Forrest Hospital in Lambrene. Theologian, organist, philosopher, physician, and medical missionary.
Estimate $400-500.
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Lot 2118
 
Ephemera, California Family Correspondence and Archive, An amazing assemblage of the Girwood and Pope Family's history spanning two centuries, features hundreds of letters assembled chronologically which incl. many ship letters to England and Scotland as well as cross border covers into Canada and Dundee Penny Post covers, 20th Century features a wide variety of ephemera as well, a group of Carte de Visite of the family members also incl., a group of family owned books as well, this is museum quality collection worth very careful inspection, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $6,000-8,000.
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Lot 2119
 
Ephemera, 1875-76 Gen. Charles H. Morgan Correspondence, 22 letters relating to death of Charles Morgan, he was at time of his death he was Commander of the fort at Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay, items incl. orders from headquarters at Alcatraz notifying post of his death, written by then Capt. John Egan, important Civil War veteran, condolence letters and offers of help to General Morgan's widow and to Capt. Egan are present, items incl. 2 letters from Angel Island to Alcatraz and one from Medal of Honor winner, Horace Porter, then vice-president of the Pullman Co., 8 ALS by Brevet Brigadier General Michael P. Small, signed Mike, but corroborated by an additional letter signed by his wife, May Small, ALS also present from Brigadier General Thomas M. Vincent, no covers present, but some hand carried addressed envelopes, interesting and poignant group, Fine. Union Civil War veteran and Brevet General.
Estimate $600-800.
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Lot 2120
 
Ephemera, Daguerreotype Group Used in Family Genealogy Book, 7 cased (without covers) Daguerreotype photos all decedents of McCormick family from Texas, the images appear on page 158 in the book "William Lee McCormick, A Study in Tolerance with Genealogy" by Edna Haynes McCormick which is incl. in lot, also Mrs. Edna Haynes McCormick's member certificate in The Society of Decedents of Knights of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, interesting and historical group, Fine.
Estimate $400-500.
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Lot 2121
 
Ephemera, Worldwide Stereoview Cards, Excellent grouping of approximately 130 vintage Stereoviews with many better present, incl. Philippine Military 14th Infantry, Germany, China, France and others, Russia, Imperial Palace, Palestine, Wailing Wall, U.S. features Indians, railroad, expos, Roosevelt, General Pershing, S.F. earthquake, Yosemite, Yukon gold mining with dog sleds and more, worth inspection, generally Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $400-500.
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$489
Lot 2122
 
Ephemera, WWI Era Photos and Miscellaneous Ephemera, Couple hundred black and white photos many related to military, incl. early aviation real photo postcards and signed photos, also soldiers, ships, automobiles, etc., ephemera incl. 1946 dinner program honoring Winston Churchill in New York, great old group, worth careful inspection, ideal for eBay dealer, Fine.
Estimate $400-500.
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$431
Lot 2123
 
Ephemera, Claim For Reparations For the USS Philadelphia By Susan Decatur, USS Philadelphia was captured and boarded by pirates off Tripoli, 1834 printed speech to Congress by Hon. H. Hubbard on behalf of Susan Decatur and her claim, 1834 pamphlet titled "Documents relative to the claim of Mrs. Decatur" and presented to Congress, 1849 20 page handwritten testimony to Congress by Mrs. Decatur (reads like a novel!) and 1849 letter to Mrs Decatur from L.W. Tazewell in regards to Stephen Decatur's will (her husband), wonderful pieces of history, could be the basis for a movie script, Fine.
Estimate $300-400.
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Lot 2124
 
Ephemera, Navy Aircraft Carrier Matchbook Cover Collection, over 800 from over 30 different carriers, dupl., combination of sizes (from 20 to 40 strike), covering end of WWII to early 1950s, unusual offering, Fine.
Estimate $250-350.
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$242
Lot 2125
 
Ephemera, Pan-America Airways, nice lot incl. 12 original Radiograms, various letters written by passengers, 2 books [Crampton, Aerophilatelic Flights; Jones. Aerial Mail Service] plus 1937 English language edition of the Osaka Manichi newspaper, interesting collateral group, Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $300-400.
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$374
Lot 2126
 
Ephemera, Estate Lot, 3 banker boxes, with pamphlets, receipts/invoices, cards, labels, valentines, few stamps, documents, stock certs., have a look, Fine.
Estimate $300-400.
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$489
Lot 2127
 
Ephemera, Mid 19th Century Leather Receipt Belt, Interesting and unusual leather belt used to hold receipts for payments made on accounts to various companies, belt has pouches identified by letters A-Z, contains handwritten receipts, Fine.
Estimate $250-350.
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Lot 2128
 
Ephemera, Harry Truman Autograph and San Francisco Ephemera, Group of items related to Harry Truman's visit to San Francisco and his speech at War Memorial Opera House October 17, 1950, incl. $1 silver certificate signed by Truman, a pair of tickets to event and 8 official photographs by V.M. Hanks Jr., Fine to Very Fine.
Estimate $200-300.
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$299
Lot 2129
 
Ephemera, Antique Mail Bag, Leather and canvas vintage mail bag with metal hardware, manufactured by Security Canvas Products Corp., Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, slight seam separation at bottom, Fine.
Estimate $200-300.
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Lot 2130
 
Ephemera, Oldtime Photo Albums, various albums in 3 banker boxes, children, families, parents, California, modern Nevada, 4' x 6', CDV, cabinet albums, instant ancestors! Fine.
Estimate $200-300.
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$242
Lot 2131

Ephemera, Old Group of Worldwide Cigarette Cards and Match Box Labels, 19 with adhesives of Duke's Cigarette cards (all Western Europe, Scandinavia) and 45 match box, all in English from Japanese companies, some excellent designs, unusual, Fine.
Estimate $150-200.
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$138
Lot 2132
 
Ephemera, Estate Lot, banker box, with pamphlets, receipts/invoices, photos, labels, few covers, documents, stock certs., trade cards, have a look, Fine.
Estimate $150-200.
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$403
Lot 2133

Ephemera, Worldwide Stereoview Cards, about 200 in small box, noted Yosemite, California and worldwide scenes, Fine.
Estimate $150-200.
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$86
Lot 2134
 
Ephemera, Oldtime Photo Lot, hundreds in 2 banker boxes, children, families, parents, scenes, instant ancestors! Fine.
Estimate $100-200.
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$374
Lot 2135
 
Ephemera, 1893 Columbian Exposition, incl. 6 expo cards, interesting fair ephemera, programs, etc., worth a look, Fine.
Estimate $100-200.
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Realized
$219








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