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#201: SIDONIE GABRIELLE COLLETE, MANUSCRIPT
ESSAY
Seven pages with holograph corrections. Signed at the end.
Estimate: $ 500.00 - $ 750.00 Sold at $1200 |
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#202: CONTRACT SIGNED BY RICHARD RODGERS, OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN,
AND DEEMS TAYLOR, OCTOBER 1951
Contract is for a biography of Rodgers and Hammerstein by
Deems Taylor. Copy of the book is included.
Estimate: $ 500.00 - $ 750.00 Sold at $650 |
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#203: RODGERS, RICHARD AND HAMMERSTEIN
II, OSCAR, PRESENTATION TITLES
Both are presentation copies to Deems Taylor: "South
Pacific", NY, 1949, signed "For Len and Deems with
love from Dick"; and "Lyrics", NY, 1949, signed "For
Deems with my best wishes Oscar."
Estimate: $ 250.00 - $ 300.00 Sold at $800 |
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#204: CHARLES VI MANUSCRIPT
Charles VI 1685-1740, Holy Roman Emperor. Manuscript Patent
of Nobility. 10 leaves on vellum with full page illustration
of the Coat of Arms in watercolor. Bound in velvet. Attached
is the Imperial Seal in red wax in original wooden skippet.
Signed by Charles. This comes along with a printed 7 page
document, 1719, also signed by Charles VI.
Estimate: $ 1000.00 - $ 1500.00 Sold at $1800 |
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Lot #206: (VALLEY
FORGE) REVOLUTIONARY WAR MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT - HEADQUARTERS
- VALLEY FORGE - JANUARY 7, 1778. FOUR PAGES.
Manuscript outlines the procedure for inspection of military
hospitals at Valley Forge and vicinity. Washington was aware
of poor treatment and disorder at the hospitals and ordered
daily inspections to include inventory of patients, their clothing
and military equipment. The inspector was also to return soldiers
to duty as soon as possible and prevent desertions. The manuscript
outlines 10 specific duties for the inspector. The document
gives the flavor of the hardship facing the Revolutionary Army
during the Valley Forge winter and Washington's attempt at
holding his forces together. Some separation at the folds.
Browning but all very readable.
Estimate: $ 1000.00 - $ 1500.00 Sold at $11,000 |
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#207: (ANTIPHONER) "PRIMERA PARTE DEL DOMINICA DE
MISSAS", 1648
Large folio manuscript antiphoner (sacred music) on vellum.
63 leaves with 5 line staves in red with music and words
in black. Initial page with red borders, a chain of dragons
within the red. Very large initial letter in red and blue
ink. Many large initials in red throughout. Small hole in
leaf #53. Old repair on leaf #3. Bound in contemporary calf
over wooden boards. Embossed circular design on the boards.
Two metal clasps with leather straps. New leather spine.
Estimate: $ 1500.00 - $ 2000.00 Sold at $1500 |
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#208: (MANUSCRIPT) ROOSEVELT, THEODORE, "THE WINNING
OF THE WEST", NY (PUTNAM), 1900
Four volumes, large thick 8vo. 1 of 200 large paper sets
with a page of Roosevelt's manuscript bound into volume one.
(DANIEL BOONE EDITION). Binding is full green publishers
morocco. Gilt flowers and vines in each corner of the boards
and spines. Fine set.
Estimate: $ 3000.00 - $ 4000.00 Sold at $6000 |
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#209: COMMEMORATIVE ALBUM-THOMAS DAKIN LORD MAYOR
OF LONDON-PRESENTED ON HIS RETIREMENT-CIRCA 1872
Includes a portrait of Dakin, a watercolor coat of
arms, a photo page including Queen Victoria, manuscript
speeches and pages of signatures. Bound in red morocco
with gilt decoration and lettering. Unique.
Estimate: $ 400.00 - $ 600.00 Sold at $650
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#210: NYC FIRE DEPARTMENT CALLIGRAPHY BOOK
Book in honor of Percy G. Williams for his aid to firemen’s families.
Calligraphy is signed "Nelmes".
Consists of five pages: 1. Officer's badge - watercolor,
ink and gold with embellishments. 2. Fire department badge
- watercolor, ink and silver. 3. Three calligraphy pages
with color. 4. One page, black ink. All pages nicely embellished.
Binding shabby.
Estimate: $ 300.00 - $ 400.00 Sold at $475 |