U.S. & Worldwide Stamps
April 25-26, 2012

ImagesDescriptionCurrent Bid
Lot #203
AUTOGRAPHS OF FAMOUS PEOPLE
BENES, Eduard (1884-1948), Czechoslovak statesman; forced into exile by Hitler after the Nazi occupation of Sudetenland; president of the Czechoslovak government in exile, with headquarters in England (1939-45). ALS dated 29 May, 1918, in French on imprinted "Conseil National des Pays Tcheques" stationery, 4 pages, octavo, Paris. Benes writes: "Mon Colonel", regarding the Czech prisoners, including those in Russia, fine and very rare ALS, with full English translation
Price Realized
$700.00

Lot #204
AUTOGRAPHS OF FAMOUS PEOPLE
CHAMBERLIN, Clarence D. and Nichols, Ruth, R. (famous aviators), typed letter from each, the latter from Miss Ruth R. Nichols, dated August 29, 1949 to George Kaufman: "One of my objectives in making this flight was to become the first woman to act as a pilot on around the world flight..."; the former on "Richmond Air Junction Association" stationery, dated Feb.2, 1927 describing the airplane, signed by Clarence D.Chamberlin and passengers, fine-v.f., rare
Price Realized
$325.00

Lot #205
AUTOGRAPHS OF FAMOUS PEOPLE
COOLIDGE, Calvin (1872-1933), 30th U.S. President, signed photo by Harris & Ewing (9 1/2:13 1/2inches), with dedication at bottom and dated 1929, fine
Price Realized
$230.00

Lot #206
AUTOGRAPHS OF FAMOUS PEOPLE
COOLIDGE, Calvin (1872-1933), 30th U.S. President, signed photo by Underwood & Underwood (9 1/2:13 1/2inches), with dedication at bottom "to Theodore J. Krokus, with regards", fine
Price Realized
$230.00

Lot #207
AUTOGRAPHS OF FAMOUS PEOPLE
COOLIDGE, Calvin (1872-1933), 30th U.S. President, signed appointment of a foreign service officer, dated September 24, 1927, signed by the President and Acting Secretary of State
Price Realized
$230.00

Lot #208
AUTOGRAPHS OF FAMOUS PEOPLE
GILBERT, William and SULLIVAN, Arthur. A selection of relevant letters incl. 1872 ALS from Gilbert, 1883 4-page letter, also signed carte de visit (1880) and printed lithographed 6x9 portrait with facsimile signature from Sullivan, additional ALS by Sir Edward German (completed "Ivanhoe"), Sabine Baring-Gould ("Onward Christian Soldiers"), George Grossmith (actor), Richard D'Oyly Carte (manager), Sir Bernard ("Cox and Box"), Henry Irving (actor), a wonderful assembly
Unsold
Lot #209
AUTOGRAPHS OF FAMOUS PEOPLE
HOOVER, Herbert (1874-1964), 31st U.S. President, signed full-face, bust pose photo (9x12inches), inscribed "To Harley C. Moore Jr, with the good wishes of Herbert Hoover", v.f.
Price Realized
$230.00

Lot #210
AUTOGRAPHS OF FAMOUS PEOPLE
HOOVER, Herbert C (1874-1964), 31st President of the United States, signed photo, matted and ready for framing, dedicated to Henry Hostek and signed twice, v.f.
Price Realized
$325.00

Lot #211
AUTOGRAPHS OF FAMOUS PEOPLE
HUMPHREY, Hubert H (1911-1978), U.S. Political leader, Vice President (1965-69), two items, with typewritten letter headed "The Vice President, Washington", dated May 31, 1968 addressed to Mr. Pollock, President Textile Workers Union of America, v.f., also typewritten letter headed "The Vice President, Washington", dated April 19, 1968 addressed to Mr. Pollock, President Textile Workers Union of America, discussing the death of Martin Luther King, also accompanied by a copy of Humphrey's speech following Dr.King's assassination
Unsold
Lot #212
AUTOGRAPHS OF FAMOUS PEOPLE
KENNEDY, Jacqueline, Onassis. Two items, one typewritten letter dated Nov.9, 1960 to Mr. Fuller thanking him for a donation to the party; the other the donation itself: a cashed check for $2, endorsed by Mrs. Kennedy, v.f., scarce
Price Realized
$1,300.00

Lot #213
AUTOGRAPHS OF FAMOUS PEOPLE
LINDBERGH, Charles A (1902-74), American aviator, signed "C. A. Lindbergh" on front page of an elaborate menu from a dinner honoring Charles Lindbergh in Detroit, Michigan, Wednesday, August 10, 1927 at the Book-Cadillac Hotel, v.f.
Price Realized
$1,000.00

Lot #214
AUTOGRAPHS OF FAMOUS PEOPLE
LISZT, Franz (1811-1886), Hungarian Romantic composer and virtuoso pianist who revolutionized keyboard technique and became a public idol, ALS (with his initials) in French "Pardon madam" (.. for being tardy with response ...), v.f.
Price Realized
$650.00

Lot #215
AUTOGRAPHS OF FAMOUS PEOPLE
LISZT, Franz (1811-1886), Hungarian Romantic composer and virtuoso pianist who revolutionized keyboard technique and became a public idol, ALS in French "Voici madam" .. , v.f.
Price Realized
$650.00

Lot #216
AUTOGRAPHS OF FAMOUS PEOPLE
LOUIS XV (1710-1774), King of France, reigned 1715-1774, nicknamed "The Well-Beloved", large sheet representing part of the itinerary, dated 1751 and signed "Louis" (probably by his secretary), interesting document countersigned by various government officials
Price Realized
$270.00

Lot #217
AUTOGRAPHS OF FAMOUS PEOPLE
MADISON, James (1751-1836) Fourth U.S. President, large folded Naval Commission, undated, with name left blank, beautifully engraved, signed by President James Madison and his Secretary of State Robert Smith, a fine showpiece, with embossed Government seal, rare
Price Realized
$900.00

Lot #218
AUTOGRAPHS OF FAMOUS PEOPLE
MEANY, George (1894-1980), U.S. Labor Leader, president of AFL-CIO, typewritten letter dated Feb.3, 1970 to William Pollock, President Textile Workers Union of America, v.f.
Unsold

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