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Seldom Seen Autographs & Art On Paper

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Art works on paper, autographs, old letters and documents from the United States and Europe.

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[NAVAL] Richmond Pearson Hobson: [NAVAL] Richmond Pearson Hobson (1870-1937) was a United States Navy Rear Admiral who served from 1907–1915 as a U.S. Representative from Alabama. A veteran of the Spanish–American War, he

0001: [NAVAL] Richmond Pearson HobsonEst. $50-$75Lot Passed

Cardinal Cambaceres (1756-1818) Archbishop of Rouen: Etienne-Hubert de Cambacérès (1756-1818) Archbishop of Rouen in 1802, cardinal in 1803 and senator from 1805. He was younger brother of the jurist, Jean Jacques Régis de Cambaceres the Duke of

0002: Cardinal Cambaceres (1756-1818) Archbishop of RouenEst. $100-$150Lot Passed

Frederic William Farrar - Church of England: Frederic William Farrar (1831-1903) was a cleric of the Church of England (Anglican), schoolteacher and author. He was a pallbearer at the funeral of Charles Darwin in 1882. He was a member of the

0003: Frederic William Farrar - Church of EnglandEst. $50-$75Lot Passed

Armand Seguin (1767–1835) French chemist & physiologist: [FRANCE] Armand Seguin (1767–1835) was a French chemist and physiologist. In 1802, Bernard Courtois worked with Armand Séguin at the École Polytechnique on the study of opium. In conjunction

0004: Armand Seguin (1767–1835) French chemist & physiologistEst. $200-$300Lot Passed

Henry Hallam [1777-1859] English historian: Henry Hallam [1777-1859] English historian. OFFERED HERE: Handwritten note signed, approx. 4.5 x 3.5 in., invitation to meet Lady Morgan [probably Syndey Morgan celebrated author & intellectual].

0005: Henry Hallam [1777-1859] English historianEst. $40-$60Lot Passed

WAR WITH MEXICO 1848: PAMPHLET) SPEECH of MR. GOGGIN, OF VIRGINIA, ON THE WAR WITH MEXICO, Delivered in the House of Rep., Feb. 1, 1848, 16pp, 8vo. VG.

0006: WAR WITH MEXICO 1848Est. $40-$60Lot Passed

Perrotin (1845-1904) French astronomer: [FRANCE] Henri Joseph Anastase Perrotin (1845-1904) French astronomer. Some sources give his middle name as Athanase. In his early career, he and Guillaume Bigourdan were assistants of Félix

0007: Perrotin (1845-1904) French astronomerEst. $80-$120Lot Passed

[FILM] Jean Hersholt [1886-1956]: [FILM] Jean Hersholt [1886-1956] noted actor who played Shirley Temple's grandfather in Heidi. He appeared in 140 films and directed four. Signed & inscribed 5x7 photo, he adds 1942. VG.

0008: [FILM] Jean Hersholt [1886-1956]Est. $50-$75Lot Passed

George Becker (1847-1919) American geologist: [SCIENCE] George Ferdinand Becker (1847-1919) American geologist. His most important work was in connection with the origin and mode of occurrence of ore deposits, especially those of the western

0009: George Becker (1847-1919) American geologistEst. $100-$150Lot Passed

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Henry Nemo (1909-1999) musician, songwriter, actor: [MUSIC] Henry Nemo (1909-1999) was a musician, songwriter and actor in Hollywood films who had a reputation as a hipster and was sometimes referred to as the "creator of jive." He showcased some

0010: Henry Nemo (1909-1999) musician, songwriter, actorEst. $100-$150

Early Movie Picture broadside, c. 1915: Early Movie Picture broadside, c. 1915, approx. 4-5/8 x 9-1/2 in. VG.

0011: Early Movie Picture broadside, c. 1915Est. $30-$40Lot Passed

Bobby Fischer Owned Chess Publication 1964: This 1964 chess publication was once owned by Bobby Fischer - part of his chess library. Fischer, through a NYC bookshop arranged to sell his chess library to the Brooklyn Library, sometime during

0012: Bobby Fischer Owned Chess Publication 1964Est. $50-$75Lot Passed

New York 1810 Supreme Court: New York Supreme Court document dated 1810, approx. 7-1/2 x 6-1/4 in. VG.

0013: New York 1810 Supreme CourtEst. $50-$75Lot Passed

RICHARD CARLE Boston Scene: RICHARD CARLE - deceased New England artist. Worked a lot around Boston and the north shore. ORIGINAL drawing, signed, Boston, 1966. Approx. 9 x 11.5 in. VG.

0014: RICHARD CARLE Boston SceneEst. $50-$75Lot Passed

WILLIAM LECKY (1838-1903), Irish historian: WILLIAM LECKY (1838-1903), Irish historian, born near Dublin, and educated at Trinity College, Dublin. He won recognition with History of the Rise and Influence of Rationalism in Europe (1865) and

0015: WILLIAM LECKY (1838-1903), Irish historianEst. $30-$40Lot Passed

Horace D. Taft: Horace D. Taft (1861-1943) American educator, and the founder of The Taft School in Watertown, Connecticut. He was born at Cincinnati, Ohio, the younger brother of William Howard Taft of the

0016: Horace D. TaftEst. $20-$30Lot Passed

William Cave Thomas (1820-1906) British artist: William Cave Thomas (1820-1906) British artist. ALS, 1877, 2 pages, 4.5 x 7 in. VG.

0017: William Cave Thomas (1820-1906) British artistEst. $50-$75Lot Passed

Slotnick Serigraph #4261: Merv Slotnick [b. 1941] American artist living in Maine. His work is in many collections throughout the United States, Canada, England, Australia, Germany, Denmark, Ireland, Iceland, Norway, France,

0018: Slotnick Serigraph #4261Est. $50-$75Lot Passed

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SLOTNICK ABSTRACT #2883: Acrylic on stiff paper, signed. Also signed and dated 2008 on verso. Approx. 11 x 8-1/4 in. Very good condition. Unframed. Merv Slotnick (b.1941) American artist living in Maine. His work is in

0019: SLOTNICK ABSTRACT #2883Est. $100-$150

Richard Porson [1759-1808] English classical scholar: Richard Porson [1759-1808]. English classical scholar. Became widely known by his Letters to Archdeacon Travis (1788-89), an acute piece of criticism in defense of Gibbon' s position on the

0020: Richard Porson [1759-1808] English classical scholarEst. $30-$40Lot Passed

Xanrof (1867-1953) French playwright and songwriter: [FRANCE] Leon Xanrof (1867-1953) French playwright and songwriter, noted for writing the play The Prince Consort, which was used to create the 1929 film Parade d'amour (The Love Parade). Brief ALS,

0021: Xanrof (1867-1953) French playwright and songwriterEst. $60-$80Lot Passed

Leopold Durangel (1828-1898) French painter: Leopold Durangel (1828-1898) French painter. ALS, Paris, 1876, 3pp, 5-1/8 x 8-1/8 in. To Claudius Popelin, the author and secretyary of Princess Bonaparte. VG.

0022: Leopold Durangel (1828-1898) French painterEst. $80-$120Lot Passed

Alexandre Breffort (1901–1971) French screenwriter: [FRANCE - THEATRE] Alexandre Breffort (1901–1971) was a French screenwriter. ALS, Paris, 1951, 1p, 5-1/4 x 8-1/4 in. The film Irma la Douce is a 1963 romantic comedy starring Jack Lemmon and

0023: Alexandre Breffort (1901–1971) French screenwriterEst. $80-$120Lot Passed

Kurt Schwertsik - Austrian contemporary composer: Kurt Schwertsik (1935 - ) Austrian contemporary composer. He is famous for creating the “Third Viennese School” and spreading contemporary classical music. AMQS from his work "Violin Concerto",

0024: Kurt Schwertsik - Austrian contemporary composerEst. $60-$80Lot Passed

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