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Swann Galleries: AUTOGRAPHS. LETTERS, DOCUMENTS, PHOTOGRAPHS, COLLECTIONS, SIGNED & INSCRIBED BOOKS, SIGNED PORTRAITS, CARICATURES. WRITERS, MUSICIANS, ARTISTS, PRESIDENTS, ROYALTY, PERFORMERS, AVIATORS, AMERICANA., 1601,

Auction Details

Auction Date
September 17, 1992 - September 17, 1992
Page Size: 320 items in 4 pages
Lot Number Author Name Book Title Place Printed Year Published Estimate Actual Price
200 MORSE, SAMUEL F. B. Autograph Letter Signed Saml. F. B. Morse, to John Carlin, Esq. enclosing a 10-dollar check as Mrs. Morse's contribution to the silver wedding testimonial to her friends Dr. and Mrs. Gallaudet. Poughkeepsie

4 October 1870

USD 400.00 - 600.00 825.00
201 LORD MOUNTBATTEN OF BURMA Whitehall, London

nd

USD 150.00 - 200.00 385.00
202 CLASSICAL SINGERS Vp

1959-65

USD 200.00 - 300.00 385.00
203 COMPOSERS Vp

1955-66

USD 200.00 - 300.00 385.00
204 CONDUCTORS Vp

1956-67

USD 200.00 - 300.00 220.00
205 CONDUCTORS and OTHERS Boston

1953-65

USD 200.00 - 300.00 165.00
206 JAZZ MUSICIANS Group of 4 caricatures, each signed by the sitter. Vp

1930-54

USD 200.00 - 300.00 385.00
207 MUSICIANS Vp

1957-65

USD 200.00 - 300.00 165.00
208 ROBESON, PAUL Profile sketch finished in color, facing left; inscribed, signed, dated, With many thanks and Wien is a lovely city--Jan 1930. Vienna

1930

USD 150.00 - 250.00 385.00
209 VIOLINISTS Np

1957-61

USD 300.00 - 400.00 247.00
210 MUSSOLINI, BENITO Autograph Manuscript in Italian, unsigned but with his characteristic Mussolini in second line of text, 12 lines boldly penned in black ink; part of longer statement but complete in itself. Np

nd (circa 1930s)

USD 300.00 - 500.00 440.00
211 NAPOLEON I; Hoche, General Lazare Rare Document Signed L. Hoche, in French; effusively recommending military capabilities of soldier who had served under his observation for 8 months. Rennes

18 Frimaire, year 5 (8 December 1796)

USD 150.00 - 250.00 Not Sold
212 Davout, Marshal Louis N., Prince d'Eckmuhl NAPOLEON'S HUNDRED DAYS Paris

9 June 1815

USD 250.00 - 350.00 605.00
213 NAPOLEON III, Emperor of France Two Autograph Letters Signed (one as Louis Napoleon, other in third person, The Prince Napoleon), in French. Np

nd

USD 300.00 - 400.00 Not Sold
214 NAPOLEON III, Emperor of France Rare sepia carte photograph by Levitsky (Paris), bust pose in civil attire, looking into camera. Np

nd (circa 1860s)

USD 500.00 - 750.00 385.00
215 NAZI Scrapbook kept by Army 2nd Lieutenant Jerry Silverblatt when he was Assistant Operations Officer at the International Military Tribunal at Nurnberg. Disbound. Nurnberg

1945-46

USD 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 Not Sold
216 NEWELL, PETER Charming pen-and-watercolor drawing, inscribed and signed to Mrs. William Ostler. Np

nd

USD 600.00 - 900.00 1,320.00
217 NICHOLAS I, Czar of Russia (1825-55) Document Signed Nicolas, text in 2 columns, one Polish, other French; awarding to Fuhrmann (Counsellor of State and Vice Director of Department of Foreign Commerce) status of Chevalier of Order of St. Stanislas, 2nd class. St. Petersburg

29 February/12 March 1828

USD 400.00 - 600.00 880.00
218 NIELSEN, CARL AUGUST Rare Autograph Letter Signed Carl Nielsen, in Danish, to Theatre Director Jacobsen; discussing piano and orchestral scores for one of his works for which he must have at least 100 Kroner. Copenhagen

6 November 1909

USD 400.00 - 600.00 880.00
219 PADEREWSKI, I. J. Faint sepia profile bust etching, signed on light portion, yours truly/I. J. Paderewski in dark ink. New York City

9 March 1902

USD 100.00 - 150.00 275.00
220 PADEREWSKI, I. J. Sepia photogravure, profile bust pose in youth, inscribed at upper right, with my very best wishes and/compliments of/I. J. Paderewski. Np

nd

USD 200.00 - 250.00 247.00
221 PARRISH, MAXFIELD Typed Letter Signed (stylized signature, with huge circular P), to Theodore Vandervelden, ... I dislike publicity in any form and although some kind seems unavoidable I wish to avoid it as much as possible. Windsor, Vermont

3/22/1934

USD 200.00 - 300.00 467.00
222 PASTEUR, LOUIS Autograph Letter Signed L. Pasteur, in French, to Dr. Roux (Pierre P. E. Roux, French bacteriologist; with Pasteur Institute from 1888; director, 1904-18); on scientific matters concerning revaccinations. Artois

12 August 1882

USD 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 2,640.00
223 PERRY, MATTHEW C. Letter Signed M. C. Perry, as commander, U.S. Naval Forces while suppressing the slave trade, Western Coast of Africa; to Lieutenant Comman der (later admiral) T. T. Craven, commanding U.S. Brig Porpoise, admonishing him for taking into custody one Benj. U.S. Ship Macedonia

22 May 1844

USD 250.00 - 350.00 550.00
224 PERSHING, GENERAL JOHN J. Typed Statement Signed and dated: We are a peaceful people ... but to sit and idly dream of peace is not a guarantee against war. Np

January 1928

USD 300.00 - 400.00 275.00
225 PETAIN, HENRI PHILIPPE Striking photograph, full-length pose in uniform wearing gold-braided kepi, hands in pockets of his overcoat; inscribed in French, dated, and signed, Ph. Petain, in dark blue ink on light portion. Np

15 May 1936

USD 400.00 - 600.00 385.00
226 PICKFORD, MARY Remarkable Typed Letter Signed Mary, to close friend (Grace, dear); dealing with her own acting-directing-producing career, that of her hus band (Douglas Fairbanks, Sr.), giving fascinating insights into the careers and activities of such notables as Char Hollywood

28 April 1925

USD 400.00 - 600.00 1,760.00
227 POLITICIANS and SUPREME COURT JUSTICES Vp

1950-86

USD 300.00 - 400.00 385.00
228 POLK, JAMES K. Autograph Note Signed as President: Referred to the/Secretary of War/Aug't 11th 1847/J.K.P, penned on verso of integral leaf of ALS of Edmund B. Otis, 1 page, 4to, Boston, 4 August 1847, to John Y. Mason, Secretary of the Navy; about appointment of office Washington

August 1847

USD 600.00 - 800.00 1,100.00
229 POULENC, FRANCIS Impromptus for Piano. London

1922; inscription dated 3 August 1922

USD 400.00 - 600.00 330.00
230 PRESIDENTS

USD 750.00 - 1,000.00 1,210.00
231 PRESIDENTS Np

nd (circa 1920s)

USD 250.00 - 350.00 412.00
232 PUCCINI, G. Autograph Letter Signed G. Puccini, in Italian, to his friend, Antonio Bettolieri, about equipment for his boat, Poor [sail] cloth? I'm not upset about it. Milan

2 February 1910

USD 500.00 - 750.00 715.00
233 REAGAN, RONALD Autograph Letter Signed, to Martin Siegel who had written Reagan in his capacity as producer of the TV General Electric Hour, suggesting use of military story called Bottle of Death. Pacific Palisades, California

14 December (1959)

USD 600.00 - 800.00 1,320.00
234 REAGAN, RONALD Autograph Quotation, Inscribed and Signed, May I say the words of William Shakespeare:--'I count myself in nothing else so happy as in a soul remembering my good friends' ... Np

nd

USD 500.00 - 750.00 1,320.00
235 RICKENBACKER, EDWARD V. EDDIE His canceled 1923 Passport, good for travel to all countries. Department of State

18 September 1923

USD 800.00 - 1,200.00 770.00
236 RICKENBACKER, EDWARD V. EDDIE Printed stock purchase agreement signed, accepting his option to buy 10,000 shares of Eastern Air Lines Common Stock under the terms of the 1954 Management Stock Purchase Plan. New York

11 August 1954

USD 200.00 - 300.00 247.00
237 ROMBERG, SIGMUND Autograph Musical Quotation Signed, 4 bars with lyrics from his famous Lover, Come Back to Me; penned on printed music paper, dated, and further inscribed and signed a second time. Np

15 May (19)42

USD 300.00 - 400.00 357.00
238 ROOSEVELT, ELEANOR Fascinating correspondence comprising 4 Typed Let ters Signed to Jesse Gordon, Chairman of the Committee of Twelve, Young Men's Council of the Financial District [apparently an arm of the YMCA]. Washington and Hyde Park

1934-35

USD 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 2,420.00
239 ROOSEVELT, FRANKLIN D. Partly printed Letter Signed as Acting Secretary of the Navy, to Marine Gunner Robert Reid; temporary appointment as warrant officer in Marine Corps; countersigned by a Marine brigadier general and registrar W. A. Hanna, bearing embossed Navy Department s Navy Department, Washington

22 October 1917

USD 200.00 - 300.00 275.00
240 ROOSEVELT, FRANKLIN D. Handsome bust photograph by Martin Vos, N.Y., serious pose in bow tie, looking forward Np

nd (circa 1926)

USD 400.00 - 500.00 880.00
241 ROOSEVELT, FRANKLIN D. Typed Letter Signed as President, to Rev. Horace Donegan of St. James' Church, New York City, ... During the century and a quarter of its existence, your church has contributed much to the religious and social life of the community it serves ... Washington

29 January 1935

USD 150.00 - 200.00 275.00
242 ROOSEVELT, THEODORE Partly engraved vellum vignette Document Signed as President, commission of surgeon in Navy with rank of Lieut. Washington

15 April 1902

USD 400.00 - 600.00 715.00
243 ROOSEVELT, THEODORE Imposing sepia photograph by Clinedienst, Washington, D.C., depicting Roosevelt, in riding attire, on back of jumping horse; copyrighted 1902. Washington

4 May 1904

USD 400.00 - 600.00 1,650.00
244 ROUAULT, GEORGES Photograph by Yvonne Chevalier, Paris, 3/4 informal bust pose of the French ultramodernist painter wearing white, high-neck smock; signed G. Rouault on light portion, in same style as signature on most of his graphics. Np

nd (docketed 15 July 1953)

USD 500.00 - 750.00 467.00
245 ROYALTY: ENGLISH London

1788-1937

USD 500.00 - 750.00 605.00
246 ROYALTY: GERMAN Vp

1832-64

USD 200.00 - 300.00 Not Sold
247 ROYALTY: MONACO Monaco

vd

USD 250.00 - 350.00 192.00
248 ROYALTY: SWEDISH Stockholm

1782-1916

USD 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 Not Sold
249 RUSSELL, BERTRAND, LORD Typed Letter Signed, to a professor, ... I do not for a moment claim that I have 'swept two thousand years of metaphysics into the discard. Plas Penrhyn, Merioneth

17 October 1961

USD 150.00 - 250.00 Not Sold
250 SAINT-SAENS, CAMILLE Np

nd

USD 400.00 - 600.00 Not Sold
251 SENATORS Washington

1936-51

USD 200.00 - 300.00 Not Sold
252 SHAW, G. B. Autograph Note Signed G. Bernard Shaw, to Lady Leslie, We are packing for an immediate departure for Malvern ... It seems only a month at most since Clare burst in on us boiling over with vitality. Ayot St. Lawrence

18 July 1933

USD 400.00 - 600.00 660.00
253 SIBELIUS, JEAN Terse Autograph Letter Signed in German, on official postcard; addressed on verso to editor Kistner of Leipzig: I was born at Tavastehus on 8th Decem ber 1865. Helsinki

18 March 1904

USD 250.00 - 350.00 660.00
254 SIBELIUS, JEAN Typed Letter Signed (huge pencil signature in old age), in Swedish; to violinist Frederik Frederiksen in Goteborg, ... Of course I have read the book with greatest interest. Jarvenpaa

31 July 1946

USD 300.00 - 400.00 522.00
255 SISLEY, ALFRED Autograph Letter Signed A. Sisley, in French, to Gustave Geffroy (noted French art critic and author, then engaged on La Vie Artistique); arranging visit with Geffroy and his friend Mr. David, indicating train schedules, ... unless I hear from you to the

17 June (18)93

USD 300.00 - 500.00 467.00
256 SMITH, SAMUEL F. Autograph Manuscript Signed S. F. Smith, complete transcript of his famous song, America, all 4 stanzas. Np

6 March 1893

USD 800.00 - 1,200.00 1,320.00
257 SMUTS, JAN CHRISTIAAN Autograph Letter Signed J. C. Smuts, to Dr. Bertha Stoneman; thanking her for a letter and talking about his efforts to bridge the enormous gap which has been formed between religion and science by each following its own tack for many centuries. Cape Town

2 July 1927

USD 200.00 - 300.00 275.00
258 SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR Manila

14 December (18)98

USD 300.00 - 400.00 Not Sold
259 Lodge, Sir Oliver J. SPIRITUALISM Mariemont, Edgbaston

9 July 1919

USD 200.00 - 300.00 121.00
261 STEINBECK, JOHN Typed Letter Signed, to Norman S. Beier, ... I was pleased to learn that you ... derived so much enjoyment from 'TRAVELS WITH CHARLEY. New York City

14 March 1963

USD 200.00 - 300.00 1,760.00
262 STEPHEN, ADAM Autograph Letter Signed, to Major General [Horatio] Gates, filled with all sorts of flights of fancy and incomprehensible allusions. Np

20 December (17)87

USD 400.00 - 600.00 1,430.00
263 STEVENSON, ROBERT LOUIS and OTHERS Group of 4 items. Vp

1886-1904

USD 200.00 - 250.00 1,320.00
264 STRAUSS, RICHARD Two signatures as Dr. Richard Strauss, on same album page, each with dateline in his hand. New York

26 March 1904; 22 December 1921

USD 150.00 - 250.00 275.00
265 STRAVINSKY, IGOR Typed Letter Signed, to Prof. Nathan van Patten, Stanford University; about donating original musical manuscript. Hollywood, California

21 December 1947

USD 400.00 - 600.00 715.00
266 SUPREME COURT Washington

vd

USD 100.00 - 200.00 Not Sold
267 SUPREME COURT Washington

1936-42

USD 300.00 - 400.00 660.00
268 SUTTER, JOHN A. Concluding 5 lines of Autograph Letter Signed J. A. Sutter, in German, Yesterday I also received 2 French newspapers as well as the 'Daily Union' and 'Mary'sville Appeal. Np

nd

USD 600.00 - 800.00 825.00
269 TAYLOR, ZACHARY Partly printed Document Signed Z. Taylor B't Br. Genl,/U.S. Army, certifying forage voucher for, Two Horses in the Service of Br. Genl. Corpus Christi

March 1846

USD 800.00 - 1,200.00 1,870.00
270 TAYLOR, ZACHARY Partly printed Document Signed Z. Taylor, as Presi dent, appointment of Philip Greely Jr. as Collector of Customs for District of Boston and Charlestown; countersigned by W. M. Meredith, Secretary of the Treasury, bearing white-paper Seal. Washington

16 April 1849

USD 3,500.00 - 4,500.00 4,840.00
271 TCHEREPNIN, ALEKSANDR Important Autograph Letter Signed Sasha, to Dear Ninotchka (apparently a fellow Russian musician) Paris, 2682, Filbert

7 August (19)55

USD 200.00 - 300.00 385.00
272 TENNYSON, ALFRED, LORD Lower portion (5 lines, complimentary close and signature as A. Tennyson), cut from ALS and mounted on card. Np

nd

USD 100.00 - 150.00 330.00
273 Austin, Moses TEXAS: AUSTIN FAMILY Washington County, Missouri Territory

26 September 1819

USD 300.00 - 500.00 1,430.00
274 THEATRICAL Boston

1890s

USD 300.00 - 400.00 247.00
275 THOREAU, HENRY D. and OTHERS Cut signature, Yours truly/Henry D. Thoreau, mounted on leaf of old worn 8vo autograph album (manufactured by Hayes & Zell, Philadelphia); maintained by Mary M. Tucker (niece of F. B. Sanborn) at Norton Seminary, Norton, Mass., member of Class of 1861. Norton, Massachusetts & elsewhere

1858-85

USD 500.00 - 750.00 1,430.00
276 THORNTON, MATHEW Autograph Document Signed as justice of the peace, ordering sheriff or deputies or constables of Londonderry, N.H., to apprehend one James Tool to answer a complaint, & be further dealt with as the Law directs ... Londonderry

14 March 1754

USD 400.00 - 600.00 770.00
277 TOLSTOY, LEO Highly important Autograph Letter Signed, in Russian, to William L. Kantor, a student in St. Petersburg; concerning The Kreutzer Sonata, and the theme of resistance to evil. 8 full pages, 8vo; overall light browning, occasional stains and ink blot in cent Tula

10 April 1890

USD 10,000.00 - 15,000.00 Not Sold
278 TOLSTOY, LEO Na Kazhdii Den' [For Every Day].

Inscription dated 16 February 1910

USD 400.00 - 600.00 990.00
279 TOSCANINI, ARTURO Printed card with message of thanks for contributions to Philharmonic Symphony Society Campaign Fund; at left, small vignette profile bust por trait of Toscanini, who has signed in ink and dated at bottom. New York City

10 February 1934

USD 250.00 - 350.00 220.00
280 TROTSKY, LEON Autograph Note Signed Leon in French, explaining that he could not send the [not enclosed] postcard yesterday because of security regulations. Pachuca

8 July 1937

USD 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 715.00
281 TROTSKY, LEON Autograph Letter Signed with initials and paraph, in English, to Dear 'Sra' Frida [Kahlo Rivera]; complaining about security, the weather, and the postal service. Mexico

11 July 1937

USD 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 825.00
282 TROTSKY, LEON Autograph Postcard Addressed to Frida y Diego Rivera Mexico

13 July 1937

USD 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 825.00
283 TROTSKY, LEON Autograph Letter Signed with initials, in French; to Ma tres chere F. W. reporting on a visit by the Landero family, thanking her profusely for offering to go with him to Pachuca, comments on the weather and fishing, asks when she is going to Vera Cruz (" Pachuca

19 July 1937

USD 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 Not Sold
284 TROTSKY, LEON Autograph Postcard Addressed to Frida y Diego Rivera and Signed with initials in French; thanking them for sending medication (un petite pharmacie envoyee par Frida W.), commenting on Rivera's and his own health, and making arrangements for a visit. Mexico

nd

USD 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 Not Sold
285 TROTSKY, LEON Typed Letter Signed L. Trotsky, in English to Dear Frieda compliment ing her on her success in New York and asking for her intervention in mending a serious ideological split between him and Rivera. Coyoacan

12 January 1939

USD 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 3,520.00
286 TROTSKY, LEON Autograph Letter Signed in Spanish to Querido Amigo, in Rivera's hand; with salutation, emendations, and signature added by Frida Kahlo at a later date. Np

12 June 1937

USD 800.00 - 1,200.00 Not Sold
286A TROTSKY, LEON Group of 3 items relating to Trotsky's relationship with Kahlo, Rivera, and the Party. Np

vd

USD 150.00 - 250.00 522.00
287 TRUMAN, HARRY S. Glossy bust photograph by Chase-Statler, Washington, D.C., signed on image, Best wishes & kindest regards/Harry S. Truman.

nd, circa 1948

USD 150.00 - 250.00 357.00
288 TRUMAN, HARRY S. Mimeographed Letter Signed in blue ink, issued as press release; to Congressman Harold Velde, chairman, Committee on Un-American Activities, declining to appear before that group in response to subpoena, spelling out constitutional grounds. Washington

11 November 1953

USD 600.00 - 900.00 3,740.00
289 TRUMAN, HARRY S. Truman Speaks. New York: Columbia University Press

1960

USD 100.00 - 150.00 275.00
290 TRUMAN, HARRY S. Two partly printed checks on the City Bank of Kansas City, accomplished and signed by Truman; one for cash, the other to Kansas City Star. Kansas City, Missouri

1 June and 3 June 1925

USD 150.00 - 200.00 357.00
291 TRUMAN, HARRY S. Two partly printed checks on the City Bank of Kansas City, accomplished and signed by Truman; one to M. E. Gibson, the other to J. E. Perkins. Kansas City, Missouri

14 and 15 August 1925

USD 150.00 - 200.00 440.00
292 TRUMAN, HARRY S. Two Typed Letters Signed Harry, as Senator; acknowledging a card or letter and with personal news, the second with some political gossip (Things are still improving for me all over the State ...) and a personal note in holograph beneath signature. Washington

1 February; 13 May 1940

USD 400.00 - 600.00 330.00
293 TRUMAN, HARRY S. Group of 3 Typed Letters Signed (2 Harry), as Senator, each with personal news about friends and friends' relatives in the War. Washington

3 and 18 April; 5 August 1942

USD 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 715.00
294 TRUMAN, HARRY S. Typed Letter Signed as President, commenting on the press's opinion of FDR and wage legislation before Congress. Washington

9 November 1945

USD 600.00 - 900.00 2,200.00
295 TRUMAN, HARRY S. Typed Letter Signed as President, regretting that he won't be able to get to the Air Show in July since I don't think Congress will adjourn before the twentieth of July and I must be here every day they are in Session. Washington

9 July 1946

USD 600.00 - 900.00 880.00
296 TRUMAN, HARRY S. Typed Letter Signed as President, referring to General MacArthur, You are right about the first thing a soldier learns is to obey orders. Washington

14 April 1951

USD 600.00 - 900.00 4,400.00
297 TRUMAN, HARRY S. Two Typed Letters Signed as President, regarding a possible visit by the Presi dent of Panama. Washington

10 and 21 July 1952

USD 800.00 - 1,200.00 1,540.00
298 TRUMAN, HARRY S. Group of 3 Typed Letters Signed as President, one signed Harry, and each with a personal note in holograph beneath signature. Washington

vd

USD 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 2,420.00
299 TRUMAN, HARRY S. Group of 3 Typed Letters Signed as President, mostly on personal matters. Washington

10 and 27 January; 20 March 1950

USD 600.00 - 900.00 1,650.00
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