Auction XXIII - Autographs & Memorabilia

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UPLAND, CA, United States

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Auction XXIII - Autographs & Memorabilia

Signature House

In this selection of some 750 lots, we are featuring an exciting Aviation section honoring the Centennial of the Wright Brothers’ historic flight. With a signed image of the famous flight signed by Orville and a DS by Wilbur, we also have a unique archive of pioneer aviators who vied for the $25,000 Orteig prize won by Lindbergh in 1927 – DsS by Tarascon; Fonck; Chamberlin, Nungesser; with correspondence documenting the famous race. Also a 1931 National Air Races program signed by Amelia Earhart, Ernst Udet, Wiley Post, Pancho Barnes and other aviators; plus desirable collectibles such as Lindbergh and Santos-Dumont medals. From early balloonists to rocket pioneer Robert Goddard, we have an exciting assemblage of aviation history, including early astronauts and cosmonauts. As usual, we offer a wide array of Presidents from Washington to Clinton with rare ALsS by First Ladies Dolly Madison and Anna Harrison, plus a signature by Martha Washington. We offer several Signers and an important war-date letter by Lafayette. You may choose from a wonderful Americana and Civil War collection, a rounded Military and a host of classical and literary autographs from Tchaikovsky to a signed edition of Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin to Lewis Carroll, and artists such as Audubon and Peale plus Disney and comic illustrators. Entertainment features a matched set of Signature Series drawings signed by the late Al Hirschfeld and his Hollywood subjects plus assorted vintage and modern film and music stars. A wide array of sports autographs perfectly completes our current offering. Happy hunting!

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[ROBERT E. LEE]: 124. [ROBERT E. LEE] (1807-1870). Revered commander in chief of the Confederate Armies. A lock of 10-15 strands of the general's hair. This lock was removed from a larger one contained within a ca.

0124: [ROBERT E. LEE]Est. US$350-US$500

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[ROBERT E. LEE]: 125. [ROBERT E. LEE] CDV bust portrait vignette in uniform. Light toning; only slightly faded; two tiny abrasions at top left edge. No backstamp. MB: $200 Presented by Signature House

0125: [ROBERT E. LEE]Est. US$200-US$300See Sold Price

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[FITZHUGH LEE]: 126. [FITZHUGH LEE] (1835-1905). Confederate major general; nephew of Robert E. Lee. Wounded at Winchester, he led both a brigade and a division of cavalry in the Army of Northern Virginia throughout

0126: [FITZHUGH LEE]Est. US$200-US$300

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[ATHENS GUARDS]: 127. [ATHENS GUARDS] Early in the war, Private ASA A. WINN, 3rd GA, Co. K, writes to his father. ALS, 1½pp, 7¾"x12¼", Portsmouth, VA, Jul 14, 1861. On blue lined paper from "Quarters Athens

0127: [ATHENS GUARDS]Est. US$100-US$200

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[BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG]: 128. [BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG] Stereograph featuring famous Matthew Brady image of three Confederate prisoners leaning on wood fence photographed after the battle in July 1863. Image evidences light

0128: [BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG]Est. US$200-US$400

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[MILLEDGE LUKE BONHAM]: 129. [MILLEDGE LUKE BONHAM] (1813-1890). Capably versatile Confederate brigadier general; governor of SC and member of Confederate congress; Seminole War veteran. Bonham served under General Johnston

0129: [MILLEDGE LUKE BONHAM]Est. US$100-US$150See Sold Price

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[CIVIL WAR SWEETHEARTS]: 130. [CIVIL WAR SWEETHEARTS] Two CDV bust portraits by Bendann Bros. in Baltimore, each identified in pencil as "Confederate Private P.O.W." and the other as "Sweetheart to Confederate Private." His

0130: [CIVIL WAR SWEETHEARTS]Est. US$75-US$100See Sold Price

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HOWELL COBB: 131. HOWELL COBB (1815-1868). Confederate major general who led one of the largest brigades in CSA service at Antietam and in Georgia, receiving the surrender of General Stoneman. War-date partly

0131: HOWELL COBBEst. US$125-US$250

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FRANCIS M. COCKRELL: 132. FRANCIS M. COCKRELL (1834-1915). Confederate brigadier general wounded five times and captured three times in fighting from Carthage to Vicksburg, rising through the ranks from private. Postwar

0132: FRANCIS M. COCKRELLEst. US$150-US$300See Sold Price

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[CONFEDERATE REUNION BADGE]: 134. [CONFEDERATE REUNION BADGE] Very nice United Confederate Veterans badge which was convened at "New Orleans April 25, 1906." Suspended beneath "61 UCV 65 / Veteran" bar, the ornate badge with

0134: [CONFEDERATE REUNION BADGE]Est. US$200-US$400See Sold Price

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[CONFEDERATE REUNION BADGE]: 135. [CONFEDERATE REUNION BADGE] Handsome United Confederate Veterans badge for the "36th Reunion" held at "Birmingham Ala." in "1926." Suspended beneath "UCV" bar, this diamond-shaped badge features

0135: [CONFEDERATE REUNION BADGE]Est. US$200-US$400See Sold Price

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[CONFEDERATE REUNION OF 1908]: 136. [CONFEDERATE REUNION OF 1908] White circular celluloid button displays three colorful crossed flags with attached red ribbon, approx 2¼" , with blue legend "Greenville, S. C. / Aug. 12-13,

0136: [CONFEDERATE REUNION OF 1908]Est. US$100-US$200See Sold Price

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[CONFEDERATE SONG]: 137. [CONFEDERATE SONG] Unpublished original manuscript, 7pp, 7½"x12", Baltimore, 1864. On lined folded folio is darkly penned 21 stanzas of four lines each entitled "Stewarts Pennsylvania Raid" to

0137: [CONFEDERATE SONG]Est. US$300-US$500

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0138: [CONFEDERATE TINTYPE]Est. US$400-US$600

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[DAVID H. LUCCHESI ARCHIVE]: "HAD TO BEG FOOD EVERY DAY …WE ARE STARVED OUT…EXPECT TO GET SOME CLOTHES FROM ONE OF MOSBY'S BOYS"139. [DAVID H. LUCCHESI ARCHIVE] (1844-?). Company A., 2nd MD Inf. Wonderful collection

0139: [DAVID H. LUCCHESI ARCHIVE]Est. US$400-US$800

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[NATHAN BEDFORD FORREST]: 140. [NATHAN BEDFORD FORREST] (1821-1877). Confederate lieutenant general, 3rd TN cavalry; one of the best cavalry officers of the war. A horse, cattle and slave trader in Memphis before the war, he

0140: [NATHAN BEDFORD FORREST]Est. US$200-US$400See Sold Price

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[NATHAN BEDFORD FORREST]: 141. [NATHAN BEDFORD FORREST] (1821-1877). CDV quarter-length portrait in uniform. Southern Publishing Co., Baltimore, backstamp. Image very light and uneven, yet still visible. Priced accordingly.

0141: [NATHAN BEDFORD FORREST]Est. US$100-US$200See Sold Price

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HENRY BREVARD DAVIDSON: 142. HENRY BREVARD DAVIDSON (1831-1899). Confederate brigadier general commanding a cavalry brigade in TN and GA. An effective adjutant, he was assigned to various generals during the early part of

0142: HENRY BREVARD DAVIDSONEst. US$600-US$900See Sold Price

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[WADE HAMPTON]: 143. [WADE HAMPTON] (1818-1902). Confederate lieutenant general, one of only three civilians without formal military training to attain that rank. Wounded at Fair Oaks and three times at Gettysburg,

0143: [WADE HAMPTON]Est. US$150-US$300See Sold Price

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JESSE JOHNSON FINLEY: 144. JESSE JOHNSON FINLEY (1812-1904). Entering the war as a private in the 6th FL with Kirby Smith's campaign, he later commanded a regiment at Chickamauga and was wounded in the Atlanta Campaign.

0144: JESSE JOHNSON FINLEYEst. US$700-US$1,500See Sold Price

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RANDALL LEE GIBSON: 145. RANDALL LEE GIBSON (1832-1892). Confederate brigadier general leading the 13th Louisiana at Shiloh and Chickamauga; served with General Hood in Tennessee. Postwar congressman and senator;

0145: RANDALL LEE GIBSONEst. US$300-US$600See Sold Price

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0146: [ROGER HANSON]Est. US$100-US$150

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0147: [WILLIAM JOSEPH HARDEE]Est. US$80-US$150See Sold Price

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THOMAS C. HINDMAN: 148. THOMAS C. HINDMAN (1828-1868). Confederate major general briefly commanding the Trans-Mississippi Department and a division at Chickamauga and Atlanta. He was severely wounded and retired from

0148: THOMAS C. HINDMANEst. US$600-US$1,200See Sold Price

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