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New York, NY, United States
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Fine Books & Autographs
Sure to arouse curiosity, the summer Fine Books & Autographs sale shines a light into some of the most sparkling gemstones of history. Bidders can explore significant material from world leaders, including a selection of over 40 U.S. presidential autographs from a diverse group of 20 presidents and first ladies, including an extraordinary archive of more than 60 Woodrow Wilson letters written during World War II. Other selections include items by notable civil rights leaders, foremost among them being the Typed Letter Signed by Martin Luther King, Jr., in which he discusses the historical use of the N-word.Highlights in the literature portion of the sale run the gamut from a first edition triple-decker of Charlotte Bronte?s Jane Eyre, 1847, to a signed, limited edition of The Nobel Lecture by Bob Dylan, 2017, a first collected edition of William Wordsworth?s Poems, 1807, and one of just 30 copies of T.S. Eliot?s Ara Vos Prec, 1919, signed by him.
Auction Curators:
Specialist Literature & Art Books
Specialist, Autographs
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0001: BENJAMIN, JUDAH P. Partly-printed Document Signed, "J.P. Benjamin," ordering E. Livingston and HenryEst. $400-$600
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0002: CALHOUN, JOHN C. Autograph Letter Signed, "J.C. Calhoun," as Senator, to Secretary of State JohnEst. $200-$300
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0003: (CIVIL WAR.) EWING JR., THOMAS. Three Autograph Letters, one Signed, to Generals John McAllisterEst. $300-$400
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0004: (CIVIL WAR.) GRANT, ULYSSES S. Signature and rank, "U.S. Grant / L[ieutenan]t Gen U.S.A.,"Est. $300-$400
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0005: (CIVIL WAR.) SICKLES, DANIEL. Partly-printed Document Signed, "D. Sickles,"Est. $100-$200
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0006: CLAY, HENRY. Autograph Letter Signed, "H. Clay," to Representative George Corbin Washington ("MyEst. $100-$200
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0007: CLAY, HENRY. Autograph Letter Signed, "H. Clay," to Representative Joshua Reed Giddings ("My dearEst. $800-$1,200
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0008: CLINTON, DEWITT. Partly-printed Document Signed, granting 307 acres in Essex County to Anthony J.Est. $100-$200
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0009: CLINTON, GEORGE. Group of 4 partly-printed Documents Signed, "Geo:Clinton," as Governor, each aEst. $300-$400
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0011: DUANE, JAMES. Vellum Document Signed, "Ja'sDuane," as Mayor, granting an attorney's license toEst. $100-$200
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0012: HARDEE, WILLIAM J. Photograph Signed, "W.J. Hardee / . . . Com[man]d[an]t [of] Cadets,"Est. $600-$900
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0013: JAY, JOHN. Partly-printed Document Signed, as Governor, military commissionEst. $600-$900
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0014: LIVINGSTON, JOHN R. Three Autograph Letters Signed, to Archibald Campbell, concerning the sale of aEst. $250-$350Lot Passed
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0015: MADISON, JAMES. Partly-printed Document Signed, "James Madison, Presid't," as President of theEst. $3,000-$4,000
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0016: MARSHALL, JOHN. Autograph Letter Signed, "JMarshall," to attorney Archibald Stuart, with aEst. $4,000-$6,000
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0017: MOORE, HENRY. Partly-printed vellum Document Signed, "H:Moore," as Governor, witnessing the grant byEst. $700-$1,000
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0018: OAKLEY, ANNIE. Photograph Signed and Inscribed, "Compliments,"Est. $3,500-$5,000
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0019: (REVOLUTIONARY WAR.) HEATH, WILLIAM. Brief Letter Signed, "WHeath," to Jonathan Lawrence and Co.:Est. $700-$1,000
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0020: (REVOLUTIONARY WAR.) HEATH, WILLIAM. Brief Letter Signed, "WHeath / MGeneral," to DeputyEst. $600-$900
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0021: SMITH, SAMUEL FRANCIS. Autograph Manuscript dated and Signed, "S.F. Smith," complete fair copy ofEst. $1,200-$1,800
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0022: WADE, BENJAMIN F. Autograph Letter Signed, "B.F. Wade," to "Dr Sch.,"Est. $200-$300
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0023: WEBSTER, DANIEL. Autograph Letter Signed, "D. Webster," to Samuel Ayer Bradley,Est. $300-$400
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0024: WEBSTER, DANIEL. Partly-printed vellum Document Signed, as Secretary of State,Est. $400-$600
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