Bunte Auction Services, Inc.
June 29, 2008
Sunday Catalogue

Lots prefaced with 3 *** means not subject to ILLINOIS SALES TAX

Lots 1001 to 1294 are being sold Simultaneously on eBay Live Auction

 

Lot

Description

1001

***THEODORE ROOSEVELT AUTOGRAPH| Marked in pencil verso No. 1819. CONDITION: Paper clip mark on front.  Estimate $20-2000

1002

***JOHN TYLER AUTOGRAPH| On paper glued to backing, signed "J. Taylor" and stamped 5, verso marked in pencil "John Tyler Prest. U.S. elected to Confed. Congress". CONDITION: Paper glued to backing. Estimate $20-2000

1003

***JAMES MADISON AUTOGRAPH| On paper glued to backing, marked in pencil verso "James Madison 1751 to 1836 Fourth President, Member Continental Congress 1780 to 1784, Secretary of State 1801 to 9". CONDITION: Paper glued to backing. Estimate $20-2000

1004

***WINSTON CHURCHILL AUTOGRAPH| On letter head marked "Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W.", marked in pencil verso, "No. 391 Winston Spencer Churchill". CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1005

***JOHN C. BRECKINRIDGE AUTOGRAPH| On envelope, addressed to E.W. Sherman Esq. Washington D.C.", marked in pencil verso "John C. Breckinridge Vice Pres. 1856 Confed. Sec. War in Confed. Army." CONDITION: Minor stains. Estimate $20-2000

1006

***SAM HOUSTON AUTOGRAPH| On paper glued to backing "With Great Respect, Truly Yours, Sam Houston", marked in pencil verso "No. 886". CONDITION: Paper glued to backing. Estimate $20-2000

1007

***OSCAR WILDE AUTOGRAPH| Marked in pencil verso "Oscar Wilde No. 2359". CONDITION: What appears to be blue crayon through "a" in Oscar. Estimate $20-2000

1008

***BRIGHAM YOUNG AUTOGRAPH| Marked in pencil verso "Chief Exponent of Mormonism & Polygamy, No. 2601". CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1009

***JULIA WARD HOWE AUTOGRAPH| Dated June 1898, marked in pencil verso "Julia Ward Howe composed "Battle Hymn of the Republic, No. 845". CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1010

***JEB STUART AUTOGRAPH| Signed "J. Stuart U.S. Army Retired, Class of 1842", marked verso "1916". CONDITION: Some smudging to end of "Stewart". Estimate $20-2000

1011

***TWO AUTOGRAPHS| William Lloyd Garrison and Cassius Marcellus Clay, signed "Wm. Lloyd Garrison Steamer Arago, April 11, 1865" and "Equal Right to the Human Race, Cassius Marcellus Clay, 1895, White Hall, KY". CONDITION: Some smudging to Garrison. Estimate $20-2000

1012

***TWO AUTOGRAPHS| Horatio Alger and Mark Twain, signed "Horatio Alger, Jr. 33 East 46th St. New York" and "Truly Yours, Mark Twain". CONDITION: Glue to back of Mark Twain. Estimate $20-2000

1013

***AUTOGRAPH| Booker T. Washington, on paper glued to backing, signed "Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee, Alabama, Sept. 29, 1898". CONDITION: Folds in paper and glued to backing. Estimate $20-2000

1014

***SECTION OF DOCUMENT WITH AUTOGRAPH CHARLES COTESWORTH PINCKNEY| Dated July 25, 1773 (Pinckney was a delegate to 1787 Constitutional Convention). CONDITION: Some smudging. Estimate $20-2000

1015

***THOMAS JEFFERSON AUTOGRAPH| On front panel of envelope, "Free Th Jefferson Mr. Matthew Carey, Philadelphia", marked in pencil verso "1002 Th Jefferson Signer Dec.". CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1016

***EDWIN M. STANTON AUTOGRAPH| On envelope, "Edwin M. Stanton" addressed to "William Lloyd Garrison Esq. Room No. 6. 221, Washington Street, Boston", marked in pencil verso "19-a-6". CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1017

***JOHN PHILIP SOUSA AUTOGRAPH| Marked on card with music bar "John Philip Sousa-98", marked in pencil verso, "John Philip Sousa No. 1964". CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1018

***AUTOGRAPH| David Lloyd George on House of Commonwealth card, written in pencil verso "D. Lloyd George, No. 758". CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1019

***JAMES LONGSTREET AUTOGRAPH| Signed "Yours Truly, James Longstreet", marked in pencil verso "James Longstreet Confed. Lt. Gen. Mexican War, No. 1213". CONDITION: Glue verso. Estimate $20-2000

1020

***JOHN QUINCY ADAMS AUTOGRAPH| Signed "John Quincy Adams, Quincy Massachusetts", marked in pencil verso "Treaty of Ghent, 1814, Sec. St. President U.S. No. 103". CONDITION: Stains. Estimate $20-2000

1021

***THOMAS A. EDISON AUTOGRAPH| Marked in pencil verso "No. 518". CONDITION: Glue verso. Estimate $20-2000

1022

***TWO AUTOGRAPHS| George Walton, marked in pencil verso "Sig. Dec. Independence 23-a-6" and Edward Rutledge, signed "E. Rutledge" marked at bottom "Edward Rutledge, signer of Declaration of Independence", marked in pencil verso "1874"?. CONDITION: Small tear to bottom of Walton. Estimate $20-2000

1023

***SAM COLT AUTOGRAPH| "I am ? Yours Very Truly, Sam Colt", marked in pencil verso "Samuel Colt, Colt Revolver 345". CONDITION: Some staining to top and bottom, paper glued to backing. Estimate $20-2000

1024

***JEFFERSON DAVIS AUTOGRAPH| Marked in pencil verso "424". CONDITION: Glue verso. Estimate $20-2000

1025

***GROVER CLEVELAND AUTOGRAPH| On paper marked "Executive Mansion, Washington". CONDITION: Single punch hole. Estimate $20-2000

1026

***HARRIET BEECHER STOWE AUTOGRAPH| "Trust in the Lord and do good H.B. Stowe, Aug. 3, 1886", marked in pencil verso "Harriet Beecher Stowe, Uncle Tom's Cabin NV 1971". CONDITION: Glue verso. Estimate $20-2000

1027

***P.T. BARNUM AUTOGRAPH| Marked "P.T. Barnum, July 27, 1886, Bridgeport, Connecticut" marked verso P.T. Barnum, No. 258". CONDITION: Glue verso. Estimate $20-2000

1028

***CARY NATION AUTOGRAPH| Marked "Cary A. Nation, Your loving home defender, Jan. 26, 1910", marked in pencil verso "No. 1410". CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1029

***ALEXANDER HAMILTON AUTOGRAPH| On paper, marked "Secretary of Treasury" glued to backing, marked in pencil verso "Alexander Hamilton Washington's Staff, 801". CONDITION: Some smudging and fold. Estimate $20-2000

1030

***BENJAMIN HARRISON AUTOGRAPH| Written in pencil verso "President Benj. Harrison 810". CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1031

***ANDREW JACKSON AUTOGRAPH| On paper glued to backing, marked in pencil verso "Andrew Jackson 1767-1845, Began military career at age of 13 Battle of Hanging Rock, War 1812. No. 1001". CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1032

***JAMES MONROE AUTOGRAPH| On paper glued to backing, marked verso in pencil "James Monroe 1758-1831, Fifth president, left college to enter army in 1776, Delegate to Cont. Congress, U.S. Senator Envoy to France, Gov. Virginia, Min. London, Sec. State, Sec. War, Monroe Doctrine, B-3/4/29, No. 1394". CONDITION: Some foxing. Estimate $20-2000

1033

***FOUR ENVELOPE FRONTS| Signed by Isaac Chauncey (1772-1840, Naval Officer, distinguished service at Tripoli and fought in War of 1812), Edward Livingston (Secretary of State 1831-1833, Representative 1823-1829, Senator 1829-1831, Minister to France 1833-1835), Albert Gallatin (1761-1849, Secretary of Treasury, Senator, Representative), and Timothy Pickering (1745-1829, Revolutionary Officer at Lexington, member of Continental Convention, Secretary of War under Washington, Secretary of State under Washington and Adams, and U.S. Senator). CONDITION: Folds and minor staining. Estimate $20-2000

1034

***FOUR ENVELOPE FRONTS| From Robert Smith (1757-1842, Secretary of Navy 1801-1809, Secretary of State 1809-1811, Fought at the Battle of Brandywine), Charles Francis Adams (1807-1886, Son of John Quincy Adams, U.S. Representative 1859-1861, Minister to Britain 1861-1868), Thomas Hart Benton (1782-1858, Senator 1821-1851, involved in fight where Col. Andrew Jackson was shot), Samuel Meredith (1740-1817, Pennsylvania Colonial legislature, Brigadier General in Revolutionary War, First Treasurer 1789-1801). CONDITION: Folds and some damage to borders. Estimate $20-2000

1035

***TWO 19TH CENTURY LETTERS| One signed "Alexander Stephens" dated October 9, 1878 (Vice President Confederate States of America) and "E. Backus" dated May 31, 1834, mailed to Nathan P. Ames Esqr. Chicago Factory, Springfield, regarding the purchase of an infantry sword. CONDITION: Folds to both, minor tears to sides of Stephens letter. Estimate $20-2000

1036

***GROUP OF 19TH CENTURY CORRESPONDENCE| To and From Sarah E. Mudd, Henry Mudd, and Dr. Seeley, most likely from the family of Dr. Mudd physician who treated John Wilkes Booth. CONDITION: Edges rough. Estimate $20-2000

1037

***LETTER SIGNED BY WILLIAM H. SEWARD| On Department of State letterhead, dated November 13, 1865. CONDITION: Folds, tear along center fold, signature smudged, written in pencil at bottom Wm. H. Seward - Stabbed night Linc. assassination. Estimate $20-2000

1038

***AUTOGRAPH BY ROBERT DANIELL| (Royal Governor of South Carolina 1716-1717). CONDITION: Many folds and wrinkles. Estimate $20-2000

1039

***AUTOGRAPHED LETTER FROM HENRY LIGHT HORSE LEE| "The Representative of John Coffin is entitled to the proportion of land allowed a private of the continental line for 3 years service council chamber June 15, 1792, Sam Coleman", signed "Henry Lee". CONDITION: Folds, tears along folds. Estimate $20-2000

1040

***FOUR 19TH CENTURY DOCUMENTS| Land document signed "W.F. Smith" dated October 17, 1803, District of New York Consignees Oath document signed "William Kibbe" dated May 23, 1813, Import document signed "Ebenezer Stevens" dated December 23, 1797, and Treasury Department Customs document signed "Howell Cobb" (Secretary of the Treasury) dated September 28, 1859. CONDITION: Folds, import document and consignor's oath torn at corner, edges rough. Estimate $20-2000

1041

***THREE 18TH AND 19TH CENTURY DOCUMENTS| District of New York import document, supervisor's signature illegible, inspector signature "John Lasher" dated November 5, 1899, District of Boston and Charlestown Shipping document, signed "James Lovell" dated August 4, 1810, and Manifest of Cargo document signed "Jeremiah Olney" (Collector for Port of Providence appointed to post by George Washington) dated July 1790. CONDITION: Folds, manifest torn at fold, import document punched in middle, edges rough. Estimate $20-2000

1042

***TWO 18TH AND 19TH CENTURY DOCUMENTS| Commonwealth of Pennsylvania land document signed "Thomas Mifflin" (signer of the Constitution) dated December 1, 1792, and Ledger from American Fur Company "John Jacob Aster", early 1800s. CONDITION: Folds, land document torn at folds, edges rough. Estimate $20-2000

1043

***THREE AUTOGRAPHS| Francis Hopkinson Treasurer of Loans, John Henry Eaton Senator and Secretary of War, and envelope from William Pitt Fessenden (U.S. Representative, Senator and Secretary of Treasury). CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1044

***TWO 19TH CENTURY DOCUMENTS| Shipping manifest signed "John Steele" dated April 29, 1809, and financial document signed illegibly dated December 19, 1884. CONDITION: Folds to shipping manifest, small tear at fold in center, and edges rough. Estimate $20-2000

1045

***THREE 19TH CENTURY DOCUMENTS| Note written by Edward Everett dated December 28, 1861 "Washington was the Greatest of Good Men, The Best of Great Men - Edward Everett, Boston, 28 Dec. 1861", envelope from O.E. Babcock executive mansion secretary addressed to Honorable Schuyler Colfax Vice President of the U.S., and letter from Alfred Ely dated November 4, 1864 (U.S. Representative from New York). CONDITION: Folds. Estimate $20-2000

1046

***THREE 19TH CENTURY DOCUMENTS| Letter written to Mr. Burnsteine signed "J. Harper, Illinois" dated February 5, 1881, letter signed by R.B. Taney (Supreme Court Justice), and letter signed by Robert Winthrop dated April 6, 1877 (Speaker of the House 1838-1840, Massachusetts Senator 1850s). CONDITION: Folds. Estimate $20-2000

1047

***TWO 19TH CENTURY LETTERS| One signed by "A.F. Fisher" dated February 11, 1887, the other John Jacob Astor, dated July 6, 1830. CONDITION: Folds. Estimate $20-2000

1048

***FOUR DOCUMENTS| Letter signed by W.H. Crawford (Secretary of Treasury dated June 13, 1823), letter from the Department of Treasury Accountants Office dated June 29, 1805, letter on Treasury Department letterhead signed by J.G. Spencer dated July 6, 1843, and Revolutionary Claim signed by Richard Rush, Secretary of Treasury, August 23, 1828 to Abraham Godwin, Revolutionary War General. CONDITION: Folds, Dept. of Treasury Accountants Office letter torn. Estimate $20-2000

1049

***THREE 19TH CENTURY LETTERS| One signed by John Hay (Secretary of State) dated October 25, 1886 to George Alfred Townshend (Civil War Journalist), one signed by W.L. Marcy (Secretary of War) dated October 10, 1846, one signed by John M. Clayton (U.S. Secretary of State under Taylor and Fillmore) dated July 18, 1849. CONDITION: Folds, John Hay letter has rough edge. Estimate $20-2000

1050

***THREE 18TH AND 19TH CENTURY DOCUMENTS| Manifest signed by J. Hunington, Collector, dated May 4, 1791, import document signed by T. Melville, Inspector, dated August 13, 1802, and special requisition for Second Brigade First Division 6th Corps, signed by H. Daniels, captain, July 18, 1863. CONDITION: Folds, J. Hunington manifest torn at folds and edges rough. Estimate $20-2000

1051

***FIVE 19TH CENTURY AUTOGRAPHS| Paper glued to backing, David Ross Locke pseudonym Petroleum V. Nasby (American Journalist and Political Commentator), marked in pencil verso "No. 1233", William Cullen Bryant signed "I am, Sir, Respectfully Yours, William Cullen Bryant" (Poet and Journalist), marked in pencil verso "No. 247", Josh Billings signed "Here it is. Josh Billings" (American Humorist), and George W. Cable signed "Yours Truly, G.W. Cable" (author), marked in pencil verso "George W. Cable, author, mostly novels, he has kindly depicted the life and accurately rendered the dialect of the Creoles and Negroes of Southern Louisiana, No. 351". CONDITION: Some paper glued to backing, David Ross Locke has glue verso. Estimate $20-2000

1052

***SEVEN 18TH AND 19TH CENTURY DOCUMENTS| Virginia Hotel letterhead with Otis Skinner autograph, signed "Autograph of Otis Skinner, 1898" (actor), Catherine Macaulay Graham signed "I am ? your very ? humble ? Catherine Macaulay Graham, Leicester, February 4, 1779" (First English female historian), letter signed by Grace Greenwood dated November 9, 1859 (pseudonym for author Sarah Jane Clarke, later Lippincott), letter signed by Francis Lieber dated October 24, 1871 (political philosopher/scientist, author of civil war "Lieber Code", Elizabeth Akers Allen dated August 14, 1893 (Love and Romance poet), Ian Maclaren signed "Yours Faithfully, Ian Maclaren" (pseudonym of Reverend John Watson, Scottish author and theologian), and letter signed by Jacob Abbott dated September 20, 1840 (influential writer of juvenile literature). CONDITION: Folds, rough edges. Estimate $20-2000

1053

***THREE 19TH CENTURY DOCUMENTS| Navy Department circular signed by Southard dated March 22, 1827, letter permitting leave of absence to Captain J. MacMahon by order of Major General Taylor dated November 4, 1846, and letter from War Department signed Alex P. Stewart dated January 27, 1891. CONDITION: Folds. Estimate $20-2000

1054

***THREE PIECES< TWO 19TH CENTURY LETTERS| One signed by Hudson dated November 9, 1784 regarding Tench Tilghman (aide to Washington on surrender of Cornwallace), letter signed by Isaac Hull dated November 2, 1805 (commander of U.S. Brig Argus), and a card signed "I remain very truly yours, Cyrus W. Field" (inventor/financier laid first telegraph cable across Atlantic). CONDITION: Folds and tears, damage from wax seal. Estimate $20-2000

1055

***THREE 19TH CENTURY DOCUMENTS| Card signed "Very truly yours, John B. Floyd" dated November 2, 1860 (Confederate General) written in pen near bottom "Traitor" and in pencil illegibly, card signed "C.H. Davis" (Charles Henry Davis, rear admiral in navy), and letter signed by Sir Edward Parry (British Arctic explorer and admiral), marked in pencil verso "Arctic explorer, Sir Edward Parry, No. 1633. CONDITION: Parry's autograph glued to backing.  Estimate $20-2000

1056

***TWO 19TH CENTURY LETTERS| One signed "Louis Cass" dated March 1822 (Governor of Michigan Territory until 1831 under Madison, Secretary of War under Jackson) and letter signed "Brockholst Livingston" dated January 13, 1807 (Supreme Court Justice). CONDITION: Folds, corner of Livingston letter cut off, edges rough. Estimate $20-2000

1057

***GROUP OF LETTERS| Envelopes mailed to Julia Welshimer from husband P.O.W. during Civil War. CONDITION: Folds and small tears. Estimate $20-2000

1058

***LETTER SIGNED BY WINFIELD SCOTT| Dated May 8, 1822. CONDITION: Folded, torn at folds, torn at wax, missing 1" square near bottom. Estimate $20-2000

1059

***19TH CENTURY LETTER| Signed by J.C. Calhoun (Department of War, 5th September 1818) "Sir, I transmit here with copies of letters, one from the Governor General of Canada, the other from the British Minister resident here. The letters themselves explain the nature of the application. You will have the facts investigated immediately and report them to this dept. The honor and peace of the country are equally concerned in preventing such acts. I have therefore to request that you will take such measures as will prevent their repetition. I have the honor to be, your most obedient servant. J.C. Calhoun", mailed to "Major General Jacob Broma ?, New York". CONDITION: Folds. Estimate $20-2000

1060

***17TH CENTURY LETTER| Dated July 10, 1669. CONDITION: Folds, edges rough. Estimate $20-2000

1061

***18TH CENTURY GENERAL ORDER| "Headquarters Draft Rendezvous, Rikers Island Harbor of New York, August 4, 1813. General Orders No. 8. Soldiers will not be allowed in swimming or bathing except on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays immediately after reville at which time the officer of the day will have a frontier of the guard and will allow some to go beyond musket range. N.J. Jackson. Brigadier General. U.S. Volunteers Commandeering. Official, Charles E. ?" marked near bottom in pencil "No. 1023". CONDITION: Folds, minor tears at folds, browning to edges. Estimate $20-2000

1062

***AUTOGRAPH BY ROBERT WALPOLE| First Earl of Oxford and Britain's first Prime Minister, signed "Lord of Warrant Whitehall Walpole" on paper glued to backing, marked verso "2394". CONDITION: Smudging, paper glued to backing. Estimate $20-2000

1063

***AUTOGRAPH| Lord North, British Prime Minister, signed "North" on paper glued to backing, marked in pencil verso "No. 1414, North (Lord) 1732-92 Brit. Prime Minister, largely responsible for Am. Rev. War, written in 1768. CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1064

***AUTOGRAPH| Charles S. Parnell, signed "Chas S. Parnell, Feb. 3/80" (Irish Protestant land owner, Nationalist political leader, land reform agitator, Home Rule M.P. in the Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland). CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1065

***TWO 19TH CENTURY LETTERS| One signed by Edward H. Argent (Secretary to Joseph Pulitzer. On the World letterhead) "14th April 1888. M.H. Greenebaum Esq. Pontiac, Illinois. Dear Sir, Your letter requesting autograph of Mr. Pulitzer was dually received. I regret to inform you, however, that Mr. Pulitzer is, and for some months passed has been, unable to read or write by reason of an infection of his sight. Yours truly, Edw. H. Argent, Secy." and receipt written from Noah Webster School dated August 7, 1773. CONDITION: Folds, minor tears at folds, rough edges. Estimate $20-2000

1066

***TWO 19TH CENTURY DOCUMENTS| Envelope front signed "Henry Dearborn" (Secretary of War 1801) mailed to Benjamin Austin Commissioner of Loans, Massachusetts, Boston" (Secretary of War under Jefferson 1801-1809) marked in pencil verso "Henry Stanton Secretary War No. 402" and financial document signed by Jonathan Williams dated October 2, 1800. CONDITION: Folds, some browning. Estimate $20-2000

1067

***19TH CENTURY APPROPRIATION DOCUMENT| Signed by George W.P. Custis (Adopted son and biographer of Washington, Erected Arlington House now Arlington Cemetery, Father in law of Robert E. Lee). CONDITION: Folded, torn along folds, edges rough. Estimate $20-2000

1068

***FOUR 19TH CENTURY DOCUMENTS| Financial document and 3 letters, signed illegibly. CONDITION: Folded, tears at wax seal, edges rough. Estimate $20-2000

1069

***FOUR 18TH, 19TH, AND 20TH CENTURY DOCUMENTS| Letters, envelopes, etc., one signed by Abraham Franklin dated April 12, 1793, other signed illegibly. CONDITION: Folds, torn edges. Estimate $20-2000

1070

***TWO PIECES| Envelope from Reverdy Johnson (1796-1876, U.S. Attorney General 1849-1850, U.S. Senator 1863-1868, 1865 defended Mary Surratt accused of Lincoln assassination, Minister to Britain 1868, represented slave owner defendant in Dred Scott vs. Sanford) and autograph by Gabriel Duval signed "Comptroller's Office, G. Duval" (1752-1844, U.S. Representative 1794-1796, Supreme Court Justice 1811-1835). CONDITION: Paper glued to backing. Estimate $20-2000

1071

***TWO AUTOGRAPHS| Envelope from Lord John Russell "Lord John Russell Premiere of England, to Eugene Alexander of Paris" (British Statesman, Prime Minister 1846-1852, 1865-1866) and cut out signed by Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, signed "Wellington". CONDITION: Folds, rough edges. Estimate $20-2000

1072

***THREE AUTOGRAPHS| Letter signed "John Clark Ridpath" (19th Century educator), envelope front from Charles James Fox (1811-1846, attorney/author), and letter from Melville D. Landon "If you get the best of whiskey, whiskey will get the best of you. Eli Perkins, Melville D. Landon" (1839-1910 author and satirist). CONDITION: Some browning. Estimate $20-2000

1073

***ENVELOPE FRONT FROM MARTIN VAN BUREN| Signed "Department of State, Martin Van Buren" (1782-1862, 8th President), sent to Garrett D. Wall (1783-1850, Governor of New Jersey 1829, U.S. Senator 1835-1841). CONDITION: Stains, rough edges. Estimate $20-2000

1074

***TWO AUTOGRAPHS| Envelope front, John Pendleton Kennedy (author) and James Whitcomb Riley with handwritten poem and signed at bottom. CONDITION: Riley autograph has glue verso. Estimate $20-2000

1075

***THREE AUTOGRAPHED PIECES| Letter signed by Roger Jones dated October 12, 1844 (1789-1852, Army officer) "Please be sure to get the enclosed letter for Mr. Law be sent by this evening's mail to Baltimore as it contains dispatches for the vessel which is to leave there tomorrow for the Mediterranean, and oblige. Yours, Roger Jones", written verso "Mr. Kennedy City Post Office" and in pencil "No. 1004 Roger Jones",  Department of the Interior letter signed A.B. Smith Secretary dated July 13, 1861, and envelope signed by Charles Thompson (Secretary of the Interior 1857-1861). CONDITION: Folds. Estimate $20-2000

1076

***TWO AUTOGRAPHS| Calling card, Le Marechal Petain, signed and dated 1929 (Marechal Petain 1856-1951, World War I French hero, Prime Minister of France 1940, Chief of State Vichy, France 1940-1944, sentenced to death for treason, commuted to life by Charles Du Gaulle), and envelope marked "On his Britannic Majesty's service" signed by Sir George MacDonogh (1865-1942 World War I British intelligence, knighted in 1917, became Adjutant General after war). CONDITION: MacDonogh has rough edges and fold. Estimate $20-2000

1077

***TWO AUTOGRAPHS| Card signed "Oliver Wendell Holmes, Boston, July 6, 1887" (1809-1894 poet, physician, and essayist) and card by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. (1841-1935 Civil War officer wounded at Antietam and Fredricksburg, and Supreme Court justice 1902-1932) marked "Washington D.C., March 6, 1928, To M.H. Greenebaum regarding 87th birthday". CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1078

***AUTOGRAPH| Poem by Oliver Wendell Holmes "Once if I should live to be the last leaf upon the tree in the spring, let them smile as I do now at the old forsaken bough where I cling. Oliver Wendell Holmes, Beverly Farms Mass. September 22, 1882". CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1079

***TWO AUTOGRAPHS| Envelope front signed by Walter Reeves (1848-1909 U.S. Representative 1895-1903) and envelope front from Thomas Hart Benton to Professor Bartlett, New York. CONDITION: Browning. Estimate $20-2000

1080

NO LOT|

1081

NO LOT|

1082

NO LOT|

1083

NO LOT|

1084

***FRAMED AUTOGRAPHED 8 1/2" X 10" PHOTO| Bob Hope. CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1085

***FRAMED AUTOGRAPHED 8 1/2" X 10" PHOTO| James Stewart. CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1086

***FIVE FRAMED AUTOGRAPHED 8 1/2" X 10" PHOTOS| Clowns, Milt F. Taylor, Paul Mortier "Chesty", Paul Jerome, Lou Jacobs, and illegible. CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1087

***FIVE AUTOGRAPHED PHOTOS| 4 framed, one unframed, Patsy Kelly, Dotty, Lillian Gish, illegible, and Joan Valerie. CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1088

***TWO PIECES| Framed autograph photo, Pinky Lee, and fundraiser letter signed "George M. Cohan". CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1089

***TWO FRAMED AUTOGRAPHED 8 1/2" X 10" PHOTOS| "Happy Trails, Roy Rogers" and "Kemo Sabay, Clayton Moore". CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1090

***THREE FRAMED AUTOGRAPHED 8 1/2" X 10" PHOTOS| "Love, Milton Berle", "My Thanks, Red Skelton", and "To Harry & Kay, Best Wishes Always, Kukla, Fran, Ollie, and Burr". CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1091

***TWO FRAMED AUTOGRAPHED 8 1/2" X 10" PHOTOS| "Gene Kelly" and "Best Wishes, Gary Moore". CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1092

***FOUR FRAMED AUTOGRAPHED PHOTOS| Two 5" x 7" "Sincerely, Richard Dix", "To Betty Jean, Sincerely, John Hall" and two 8 1/2" x 10" "Cordially, Robert Young" and "Ho Ho, Red Buttons". CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1093

***TWO FRAMED AUTOGRAPHED 8 1/2" X 10" PHOTOS| "Best, George Burns" and "Best Wishes Sincerely, Gracie Allen, George Burns". CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1094

***FRAMED AUTOGRAPHED 5" X 7" PHOTO| "Hello Betty, Errol Flynn". CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1095

***FRAMED AUTOGRAPH AND PHOTOGRAPH| Jane Adams, signed "Faithfully Yours, Jane Adams, Nov. 56, 1904" (founder of Hull House)  CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1096

***U.S. MILITARY STEREO VIEWER: With original fitted trunk, viewer marked C.E. US Army, MFD by Q.O.S. New York, model MS-1, CONDITION: some wear to box. Estimate $20-2000

1097

NO LOT|

1098

***ONE HUNDRED TEN PIECE SET OF GORHAM STERLING SILVER FLATWARE| "Chantilly" pattern, comprising 6 dinner knives, 6 luncheon knives, 7 salad forks, 22 dinner forks, 12 small soup spoons, 6 large soup spoons, 25 tea spoons, 12 butter spreaders, 7 cocktail forks, butter knife, cranberry server, 3 grape fruit spoons, spoon with pierced bowl, and sugar spoon, enclosed in fitted case. CONDITION: Monogrammed and light surface scratching. Estimate $20-2000

1099

THIRTY PIECE SET OF WALLACE STERLING SILVER FLATWARE| "Grand Baroque" pattern, comprising 5 dinner forks, 5 salad forks, 5 luncheon forks, 5 teaspoons, 5 soup spoons, and 5 dinner knives. CONDITION: Light surface scratching. Estimate $20-2000

1100

FIFTY-FIVE PIECE SET OF REED AND BARTON STERLING SILVER FLATWARE| "Francis I" pattern, comprising 7 dinner knives, 8 steak knives, 10 salad forks, 8 dinner forks, 9 teaspoons, 2 cocktail forks, 1 butter knife, 7 butter spreaders, cake knife, meat fork, and ladle. CONDITION: Light surface scratching. Estimate $20-2000

1101

FOUR PIECES OF STERLING SILVER| Pair of Fisher candlesticks and pair of Towle candle holders, all with weighted bases. CONDITION: Light surface scratching, slight bend to one candlestick top. Estimate $20-2000

1102

FOUR PIECES OF STERLING SILVER| Pair of Fisher shakers and pair of candlesticks. CONDITION: Light surface scratching. Estimate $20-2000

1103

***ROSEVILLE ART POTTERY VASE| Approximate height 7 1/4". CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1104

***ROSEVILLE ART POTTERY VASE| Approximate height 6 1/4". CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1105

***ROSEVILLE ART POTTERY EWER| Approximate height 6 1/2". CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1106

***ROSEVILLE ART POTTERY VASE| Approximate height 9 3/4". CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1107

***ROSEVILLE ART POTTERY VASE| Approximate height 6 1/4". CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1108

ROYAL DUX PORCELAIN FIGURE| Depicting trumpeting elephant, approximate height 8". CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1109

ROYAL DUX PORCELAIN FIGURE| Depicting trumpeting elephant, approximate height 10". CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1110

ROYAL DUX PORCELAIN FIGURE| Depicting trumpeting elephant, approximate height 9 3/4". CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1111

HUTSCHENREUTHER FIGURAL PLANTER| "Ring Around the Rosy", complete with planter and attached frog, approximate height10 1/2". CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1112

HUTSCHENREUTHER PORCELAIN FIGURE| Depicting ballerina, approximate height 11". CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1113

***FIRENZE CIRCULAR PORCELAIN PLAQUE| Depicting Mary, Jesus, and John the Baptist, contained in gilt wood frame, approximate diameter 6". CONDITION: Plaque shows wear and age, small loss to paint, frame as found. Estimate $20-2000

1114

***TWO HANDPAINTED VASES| One marked "Royal Vienna, Austria", approximate height 7 1/2", along with one unmarked, height 7 1/2". CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1114A

***GUSTAVSBERG ART POTTERY VASE| Approximate height 8". CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1115

***ART NOUVEAU SLAG GLASS TABLE LAMP| Fitted with a domical caramel slag glass shade with patinated metal floral and leaf design overlay, approximate diameter 18", mounted on a matching patinated metal and slag glass base, height 25 1/2". CONDITION: Patinated metal shows light wear. Estimate $20-2000

1116

***ART NOUVEAU SLAG GLASS TABLE LAMP| Fitting with octagonal caramel and green slag glass shade with patinated metal bird, floral, and leaf overlay decoration, approximate diameter 19 1/2", mounted on a gilt patinated metal base having bird, floral, and leaf decoration, height 26 1/2". CONDITION: Patinated metal shows light wear. Estimate $20-2000

1117

NO LOT|

1118

***TWO LLADRO PORCELAIN FIGURES| Young boy with dog and young girl with doll. CONDITION: Girl's hat has minor chip to brim. Estimate $20-2000

1119

***BING AND GRONDAHL PORCELAIN FIGURE| Children reading, #1567, approximate height 4". CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1120

***THREE LLADRO FIGURES| Angel with horn #4540, angel reclining #4541, and angel thinking #4539, approximate height 2 3/4", 4 1/4", and 6 1/2". CONDITION: Horn as found. Estimate $20-2000

1121

LLADRO FIGURE| Yachtsman, #5206, approximate height 13 1/2". CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1122

LLADRO FIGURE| Harlequin with mandolin, approximate height 8 3/4. CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1123

LLADRO FIGURE| Doctor, #4602.1, approximate height 14 1/2". CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1124

LLADRO FIGURE| Girl blowing in wind, approximate height 14 1/4". CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1125

LLADRO FIGURE| Exquisite scent, #1313, approximate height 11". CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1126

LLADRO FIGURE| Turtle dove, #4550, approximate height 11". CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1127

***LLADRO FIGURE| Chrysanthemums, #4990, height 11 1/2". CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1128

LLADRO FIGURE| Swan with wings spread, #5231, approximate height 7". CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1129

ROSENTHAL PORCELAIN FIGURE| Depicting seagulls in flight, approximate height 16 1/2". CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1130

ROSENTHAL PORCELAIN FIGURE| Depicting rearing horse, approximate height 15 1/4". CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1130A

BING & GRONDAHL PORCELAIN FIGURE| Mother and child, #1552. CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1130B

***GERMAN PORCELAIN FIGURE| Beggar and lady, approximate height 13". CONDITION: small chips on ladies hat. Estimate $20-2000

1130C

***ROYAL DUX FIGURE| Depicting peasant woman with lamb, approximate height 24 1/2". CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1130D

***ROYAL DUX FIGURE| Depicting blacksmith with wife and child, approximate height 19 1/2". CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1130E

***ROYAL DUX FIGURE| Milk maiden, approximate height 18 1/2". CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1130F

***ROYAL DUX FIGURE| Dutch peasant boy with basket, approximate height 18". CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1131

TWELVE PIECES OF WATERFORD CRYSTAL| 6 pieces of stemware, approximate height 5 3/4 - 7 3/4", and 6 footed bowls, height 3". CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1132

***LALIQUE FLOWER| "Anemone", in clear and frosted glass with black enamel decoration, signed "Lalique, France". CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1133

***TWELVE LALIQUE CHAMPAGNE GLASSES| "Ange", in clear and frosted glass, signed "Lalique, France". CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1134

***TWO LALIQUE ASH TRAYS| "Jamaigue", in clear and frosted glass, signed "Lalique, France", approximate diameter 5 1/2". CONDITION: Light surface scratching. Estimate $20-2000

1135

LALIQUE PERFUME BOTTLE| "Duncan", in clear and frosted glass, signed "Lalique, France", approximate height 8". CONDITION: Large chips to side of stopper. Estimate $20-2000

1136

***TWO PIECES OF LALIQUE| Lighter and paqueretts cigarette holder, both in clear and frosted glass, signed "Lalique, France". CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1137

***LALIQUE GLASS FIGURE| Depicting cupid, in clear and frosted glass with gilt highlight, signed "Lalique, France", approximate height 3". CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1138

***TWO LALIQUE GLASS PIN TRAYS| "Charis and Swan", both in clear and frosted glass, signed "Lalique, France". CONDITION: Light surface scratching. Estimate $20-2000

1139

***THREE LALIQUE ASH TRAYS| "Irene" pattern, in clear and frosted glass, signed "Lalique, France", approximate diameter 3 3/4". CONDITION: Light surface scratching. Estimate $20-2000

1140

TWENTY-FIVE PIECES OF ORREFORS CRYSTAL STEMWARE| Comprising 6 goblets, approximate height 7", 8 wines, height 6 1/8", 7 champagnes, height 4 1/2", and 3 small brandy snifters, height 3 1/2". CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1141

***THREE PIECES OF VICTORIAN AMBERINA ART GLASS| Tumbler, approximate height 3 1/2", and 2 bowls, height 1 3/4" and 2 1/2". CONDITION: Tumbler cracked. Estimate $20-2000

1142

***THREE PIECES OF VICTORIAN AMBER GLASS| 2 cups, approximate height 2 1/8" and 2 1/4",  and a beaker with handpainted enamel decoration, height 5 1/4". CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1143

***TWO PIECES OF VICTORIAN AMBERINA ART GLASS| Mug, approximate height 3", and vase height 3 1/2". CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1144

***TWO PIECES OF VICTORIAN AMBERINA ART GLASS| Cruet, approximate height 5 3/4" and bowl, height 2 1/4. CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1145

PAIR OF UNSIGNED STEUBEN CRYSTAL BOWLS| Approximate height 4", diameter 6". CONDITION: Light surface scratching. Estimate $20-2000

1146

PAIR OF JAPANESE MIXED METAL AND ENAMELED VASES| Having fisherman decoration, approximate height 8 1/4". CONDITION: Losses and scratching to enamel. Estimate $20-2000

1147

THREE CARVED IVORY SCULPTURES| Depicting Oriental beauties, 2 raised on stands, approximate height 8 3/4", 7 1/4", and 7 3/4". CONDITION: Minor damage to stem of flower and fan. Note: Items containing ivory will only be shipped domestically and have been legally imported into the United States. Estimate $20-2000

1147A

***CARVED IVORY SCULPTURE| Depicting elephant carrying tusk, approximate height 2 3/4". CONDITION: Good. Note: Items containing ivory will only be shipped domestically and have been legally imported into the United States. Estimate $20-2000

1147B

***CARVED IVORY SCULPTURE| Depicting elephant, approximate height 3". CONDITION: Age cracks. Note: Items containing ivory will only be shipped domestically and have been legally imported into the United States. Estimate $20-2000

1147C

***CARVED IVORY SCULPTURE| Depicting Oriental elder with walking staff, approximate height 9". CONDITION: Good. Note: Items containing ivory will only be shipped domestically and have been legally imported into the United States. Estimate $20-2000

1147D

***TWO CARVED IVORY SCULPTURES| Oriental elder holding lotus, approximate height 6 3/4" and Jesus holding book on hard wood stand, height 6 1/4". CONDITION: Jesus missing hand. Note: Items containing ivory will only be shipped domestically and have been legally imported into the United States. Estimate $20-2000

1148

***TIFFANY AND CO. BRONZE AND FAVRILLE GLASS FOOTED TRAY| Having green slag glass insert, signed "Tiffany Studios New York", approximate height 1 1/2", width 4 1/2", depth 3". CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1148A

***AFTER BARYE| Hunting dog, bronze sculpture, approximate height 3". CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1148B

***UNKNOWN ARTIST BRONZE SCULPTURE| Ball with male and female figure on either side, signed on bottom possibly De Rey, and foundry mark Blanchet fondeur, numbered 1/8, approximate height 8 1/2". CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1148C

***BRONZED CHIPARUS STYLE SCULPTURE| With gilt finish, depicting Art Deco woman with parrot. CONDITION: Some gilt loss. Estimate $20-2000

1148D

***AFTER BRUNO ZACH| Figure of a lady dancing, bronze sculpture raised on marble base, inscribed on base Zach, and marked BK (in a box) height of bronze 7 7/8" with base 9 5/8". Estimate $20-2000

1148E

***ANSONIA MANTEL CLOCK| Fitted with time and strike movement, the porcelain dial having Arabic numeral markers, enclosed in brass case. Estimate $20-2000

1149

***WATERFORD CRYSTAL DECANTER| Approximate height 12 3/4". CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1150

***TWENTY-FOUR PIECES OF WATERFORD CRYSTAL STEMWARE| Comprising 8 wines, approximate height 5 1/2", 8 old fashions, height 3 1/2", and 8 wines, height 4 1/2". CONDITION: Good. Estimate $20-2000

1151

***MANNER OF MARY STEVENSON CASSATT| (1845-1926 American) Mother reading to child, framed dry point etching, approximate image size 7 1/2" x 5 1/2", with frame 17" x 14". CONDITION: Some pale light toning of paper, unexamined out of frame. Estimate $300-500

1152

***UNKNOWN ARTIST| (20th Century American School) 2 framed works including a pencil signed and numbered lithograph depicting nude woman, approximate size 12 1/2" x 10", along with a pencil drawing of nude man, signed lower right, size 7" x 5", both are framed. CONDITION: Pale light striking to paper on lithograph, thin line of matte burn along entire perimeter, both are unexamined out of frame. Estimate $150-250

1153

***DAUMIER, HONORE| (1808-1879 French) After, black and white lithograph from French publication depicting gentleman viewing sculpture, approximate image size 10" x 8 3/4, with frame 21 1/2" x 17 1/2", artist identified in plate lower left. CONDITION: Good, unexamined out of frame. Estimate $100-200

1154

***GLASS, BERTHA WALKER| (1879-1971 American) 2 framed pieces, each depicting still life of flowers in a vase, oils on canvas mounted to board, approximate image size of each 12" x 9", with frame 14" x 11", both signed. CONDITION: One has moisture damage on back of board but does affect painting. Estimate $300-500

1155

***CARPENTER, FLORENCE A.| (20th Century American) "Antwerp Landscape", framed watercolor, approximate image size 11 1/2" x 9 1/4", with frame 18" x 15", signed and titled lower left. CONDITION: Some pale light toning of colors and paper, unexamined out of frame. Estimate $200-300

1156

***ATTRIBUTED TO SAMUEL PROUT| (1783-1852 English) Cathedral interior, framed watercolor and gouache on paper, approximate image size 21 1/2" x 16", with frame 30" x 24". CONDITION: Good, unexamined out of frame. Estimate $300-500

1157

***JOSEPH WOLF| (1820-1899 German) and H.C. Richter (1821-1902 English) "Phasianus Colchicus", framed handcolored lithograph, approximate image size 13 1/2" x 20", with frame 23" x 30", artist identified in plate lower left. CONDITION: Some pale light striking, unexamined out of frame. Estimate $300-500

1158

LEGENDRE, MAURICE LOUIS| (Born 1926 French) "Caravane Druze", framed oil on masonite, approximate image size 9 1/2" x 13 1/16", with frame 14 1/2" x 18", signed lower right, signed and dated 1969 verso. CONDITION: Good. Estimate $200-300

1159

***UNKNOWN ARTIST| (20th Century American School) Impressionist beach scene with figures, framed oil on masonite panel, approximate image size 10 1/8" x 14", with frame 16 1/2" x 20 1/2". CONDITION: Could use cleaning, a few small pinholes in extreme corners, frame exterior liner is replacement. Estimate $300-500

1160

LEWIS, PAT K.| (20th Century American) "Natchez Mississippi", framed watercolor, approximate image size 10 1/2" x 15", with frame 16 1/2" x 21", signed and dated 1926 lower right. CONDITION: Good, unexamined out of frame. Estimate $200-300

1161

***MAJOR, HENRY| (19th Century English) Still life composition with pears and grapes, framed oil on canvas, approximate image size 12" x 14", with frame 17" x 19", signed and dated 1878 lower right, provenance: this piece has been passed through artist's family. CONDITION: Needs restretching, canvas not flush to stretcher bars, minor widely scattered paint craquelure, 3/8" diameter hole bottom center with minor flaking, slight yellowing to varnish, frame has minor wear and loss to upper left corner. Estimate $400-600

1162

***MANNER OF GEORGE SMITH| (19th Century English School) Cathedral interior with mother and children, framed oil on canvas, approximate image size 17" x 13 1/2", with frame 21" x 18". CONDITION: Light to moderate paint craquelure throughout, heavy yellowing to varnish, a few scattered paint chips, could use restretching, frame is 19th/20th Century replacement with losses and touch ups to paint. Estimate $400-600

1163

***SAMUELS, ETHEL| (20th Century American) Impressionist winter landscape, framed watercolor, approximate image size 14" x 20 1/2", with frame 24" x 30", signed lower right. CONDITION: Good. Estimate $200-300

1164

NO LOT|

1165

***LEWIS, GEORGE M.| (20th Century American) Red barn, framed watercolor, approximate image size 13 1/2" x 17 1/2", with frame 24" x 30", signed lower right. CONDITION: Some faint matte stain along right edge, matte is darkened. Estimate $200-300

1166

UNKNOWN ARTIST| (20th Century Japanese School) Figure of man, unframed colored woodblock print, approximate paper size 14 1/4" x 9 5/8", attached to matte with tape, artist identified with chop marks in block. CONDITION: Pale light toning, some old staining in corners from older tape, small staining right center from tape, some fraying and tears along edges, some light scratches and two 3/8" diameter stains in white upper left. Estimate $100-200

1167

***VIKER, AGDA| (20th Century American) "Flock", framed oil on canvas, approximate image size 30" x 36", with frame 35" x 41", signed lower left, comes from Chicago Galleries Association with label verso. CONDITION: Small paint abrasions lower right, 2 small paint abrasions left center, some yellowing to varnish, small 1" diameter stain top left center. Estimate $150-250

1168

BIANCO, PAMELA| (Born 1906 English) Cubist style landscape, framed black and white lithograph, approximate image size 8 1/2" x 7 1/4", with frame 13 1/2" x 10 1/2", signed lower right. CONDITION: Pale light toning to paper, small line of staining bottom center into margin and along right edge. Estimate $100-200

1169

JOHNSON, EDVARD| (Born 1911 American) "Sea Change", framed acrylic on canvas, approximate image size 36" x 36", with frame 37" x 37", initialed lower right, fully signed on stretcher bar and canvas. CONDITION: Good. Estimate $400-600

1170

ATTRIBUTED TO ALFRED MONTAGUE| (1832-1883 English) Fisherman along English canal, framed oil on canvas, approximate image size 22" x 30", with frame 28" x 36", signed lower right. CONDITION: Two 3/8" hole repairs with inpaint, two 1/4" paint chips bottom left corner, 1/8" diameter paint chip bottom center, some slight yellowing to varnish, frame has major losses. Estimate $800-1200

1171

HAYES| (20th Century European School) "Notre Dame", framed oil on canvas, approximate image size 24" x 36", with frame 30" x 42", signed lower right, titled on back tab of canvas. CONDITION: Widely scattered paint craquelure, some minor flaking to paint bottom right corner, a few widely scattered paint chips mainly along bottom center, minor wear to paint along extreme edge. Estimate $100-200

1172

***LEGUEN