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New York, NY, United States
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Fine Books & Autographs
The spirits of conflict and exploration are intertwined in the autographs on offer. Among the most respected explorers of the unknown are scientists, each of whom must contend with the antagonist in any scientific enterprise: ignorance. This auction contains items created by some of the best-known heroes to have enlightened the world, chief among them Albert Einstein, with a selection of autographs from the physicist.
The 19th & 20th Century Literature portion of the sale features a first edition of Edgar Allan Poe?s Tales of the Grotesque and Arabesque, and a set of the five Christmas books by Charles Dickens, first editions handsomely bound by Morrell. Modern first edition highspots include a superb copy of Animal Farm by George Orwell, as well as the signed, limited American edition in the scare dust jacket of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry?s The Little Prince. A run of fine bindings will be offered, including an exceptional Cosway-style by Bayntun Riviere with an Abraham Lincoln portrait, and several French Art Deco examples.
Auction Curators:
Specialist Literature & Art Books
Specialist, Autographs
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0001: (AMERICAN REVOLUTION.) ALEXANDER, WILLIAM ("LORD STIRLING"). Two items, each Signed, "Stirling":Est. $1,000-$2,000
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0002: (AMERICAN REVOLUTION.) HART, JOHN. Colonial banknote Signed, as Member of the First ProvincialEst. $600-$900
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0003: (AMERICAN REVOLUTION.) LAURENS, HENRY; AND CHARLES THOMSON. Partly-printed Document Signed, byEst. $800-$1,200
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0004: (AMERICAN REVOLUTION.) REED, JOSEPH; AND TIMOTHY MATLACK. Partly-printed Document Signed, by bothEst. $1,000-$1,500
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0005: (AMERICAN REVOLUTION.) WARD, ARTEMAS. Document Signed, as Commander-in-Chief of Massachusetts BayEst. $700-$1,000Lot Passed
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0006: (AMERICAN REVOLUTION.) WASHINGTON, GEORGE. Letter Signed, "G:Washington," to General John Glover,Est. $7,000-$10,000
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0007: ARNOLD, BENEDICT. Clipped Signature, "B Arnold," on a slip of paper.Est. $700-$1,000
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0008: BEAUREGARD, PIERRE G.T. Autograph Letter Signed, "G.T. Beauregard," to General Robert Frederick HokeEst. $700-$1,000
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0009: BURR, AARON. Letter Signed, "A.B.," to Sherriff of New York City Ruggles Hubbard,Est. $700-$1,000
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0010: (CIVIL WAR.) BARLOW, FRANCIS CHANNING. Autograph Letter Signed, "Francis C. Barlow," to Surgeon ofEst. $600-$900
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0011: (CIVIL WAR.) HALLECK, HENRY W. Autograph Endorsement Signed, "H.W. Halleck / M[ajor]G[eneral]Est. $600-$900
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0012: (CIVIL WAR.) JACKSON, THOMAS J. ("STONEWALL"). Autograph Letter Signed, "T.J. Jackson," to GeneralEst. $3,500-$5,000
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0013: (CIVIL WAR.) JOHNSTON, JOSEPH EGGLESTON. Autograph Letter Signed, "J.E. Johnston," to GeneralEst. $800-$1,200
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0014: (CIVIL WAR.) KEARNY, PHILIP. Autograph Letter Signed, "P. Kearny / M'r Gen'l Cmd'g / Div," toEst. $600-$900Lot Passed
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0015: (CIVIL WAR.) MCCLELLAN, GEORGE B. Autograph Letter Signed, "GeoBMcClellan," to General AmbroseEst. $800-$1,200
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0016: (CIVIL WAR.) POLK, LEONIDAS. Autograph Letter Signed, "L. Polk / Lieu't Gen'l / C.S.A.," to GeneralEst. $1,000-$2,000Lot Passed
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0017: (CIVIL WAR.) SEWARD, WILLIAM H. Autograph Letter Signed, as Secretary of State, to George MakepeaceEst. $600-$900
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0018: (CIVIL WAR.) STANTON, EDWIN M. Autograph Letter Signed, as Secretary of War, to General GeorgeEst. $700-$1,000
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0019: (CIVIL WAR.) THOMAS, GEORGE HENRY. Autograph Letter Signed, "Geo. H. Thomas / Maj Gen'l army[?] /Est. $800-$1,200
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0020: (CIVIL WAR--GENERALS--CONFEDERATE.) Two Autograph Letters Signed: Gideon Johnson Pillow * WilliamEst. $800-$1,200
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0021: FRANKLIN, BENJAMIN. Autograph Letter Signed, "BFranklin," to diplomat Arthur Lee,Est. $35,000-$50,000Lot Passed
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0022: (FRANKLIN, BENJAMIN.) JOSEPH COSEY. Forgery of autograph letter signed to Benjamin Rush,Est. $600-$900
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0023: FRÉMONT, JOHN C. Signature, "J.C. Frémont," on verso of Southern Trans-ContinentalEst. $600-$900Lot Passed
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0024: HOPKINS, STEPHEN. Partly-printed Document accomplished and Signed, twice, as witness and ScituateEst. $800-$1,200
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