MANDELA NELSON: (1918-2013) South African anti-apartheid activist, the first President of South Africa 1994-99. Nobel Peace Prize winner, 1993. T.L.S., N Mandela, one page, 4to, n.p., July 1997, to Marlene Jacobs. Mandela thanks his correspondent for her assistance in helping to host a Children's Party in Cape Town on 4th July 1997 in honour of his 79th Birthday, continuing to remark 'As you know, all children are very close to my heart but particularly those youngsters who are forced to face tremendous difficulties and tragedies in their young lives. The children who attended my party were especially vulnerable, facing severe life-threatening diseases, and by giving support to this Party you helped me give them a day they will never forget' and further adding 'The event was a wonderful success - which is still being commented on - and reflects the very high degree of commitment, professionalism and sheer hard work that you, as part of the organising team, put into the planning and execution of it'. A letter of good content. A light band of discoloration to the edges, evidently caused by previous framing, and with a small tear to the upper right edge, otherwise about VG
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![GRAY JOHN EDWARD: (1800-1875) British zoologist and philatelist. A.L.S., J. E. Gray, three pages, 8vo, Brit[ish] Mus[eum], (L](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/727ecde7-c280-4e4e-abc9-b06100c717d7/37f0f2cf-94aa-4280-8906-b061012a1124/468x382.jpg)
GRAY JOHN EDWARD: (1800-1875) British zoologist and philatelist. A.L.S., J. E. Gray, three pages, 8vo, Brit[ish] Mus[eum], (London), 9th June 1857, to a gentleman. Gray informs his correspondent that he has instructed Mr. Maguire to send him the four proofs he wished to print, adding that he will not be critical of the selection he makes 'for I believe that every one understands his own business better than his neighbours', further commenting that he does not wish to put his friends to any expense on his account and that he hopes to be able to come to Ipswich for a day but cannot at the moment decide if he can come for longer 'until I know when my seniors intend to take their vacation'. With a brief printed biography neatly pasted to the upper edge of the first page. Some very light, extremely minor traces of former mounting to the verso, VG
D'OYLY CARTE OPERA COMPANY: Selection of vintage signed postcard photographs by various singers associated with the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company and the operas of W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan, including Henry Lytton (3), Walter Passmore (3), George Baker, Charles Manners, Courtice Pounds, Robert Radford (2), Webster Booth, Ruth Vincent, Rutland Barrington (3), Charles H. Workman (2), Walter Hyde, Bertha Lewis, Winnie Melville etc., together with a printed 8vo folding menu card for a Gilbert & Sullivan Dinner organised by the Gallery First Nighters' Club at the Restaurant Frascati on 10th November 1929, individually signed to the inside by over fifteen members of the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company including Henry A. Lytton, Nellie Briercliffe, Winifred Lawson, Bertha Lewis, Winnie Melville, Darrell Fancourt, Sydney Granville, Derek Oldham, Leo Sheffield etc. All have signed in fountain pen inks or bold pencil. G to VG, 26
ITALIAN EXPEDITION TO K2: An excellent vintage signed 12 x 15.5 photograph by twelve members of the Italian Expedition to K2 in 1954, which resulted in the Italian climbers Achille Compagnoni and Lino Lacedelli becoming the first people to reach the summit of K2 on 31st July 1954, the image depicting the second highest mountain in the world as captured during Prince Luigi Amedeo, the Duke of the Abruzzi's mountaineering expedition to K2 in 1909, with the credit stamp of the Vittorio Sella Institute of Alpine Photography to the verso (printed in October 1954 in a limited edition to celebrate the success of the Italian expedition), individually signed to the lower white border by Achille Compagnoni, Lino Lacedelli, Erich Abram, Ugo Angelino, Walter Bonatti, Mario Fantin, Cirillo Floreanini, Pino Gallotti, Guido Pagani, Ubaldo Rey, Gino Solda and Sergio Viotto. All have signed with their names alone in blue and black inks. About EX
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[HIROSHIMA]: HAMAI SHINZO (1905-1968) Japanese official who was the first popularly elected Mayor of Hiroshima, serving from 1947-55 and 1959-67. Hamai was only slightly injured during the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima and, as Mayor, worked to rebuild the city as a symbol for peace. T.L.S., Shinzo Hamai, one page, 4to, Hiroshima, Japan, 25th October 1948, to Mr. Crouch, on the printed stationery of Hiroshima City Hall. Hamai acknowledges receipt of his correspondent's letter and remarks 'I am sorry to be taxing your patience so long. Please be assured that I shall send the articles requested just as soon as regulations permit'. VG
REGNIER MARIE DE: (1875-1963) Also known as Marie de Heredia, or her pen-name Gérard D´Houville. French Novelist & Poet. An important figure of the Parisian artistic circles. Two A.N.S., one page each, the first being a postcard, Dordogne, 20th August 192?, signed `Marie de Regnier´, also signed beneath `Gérard d´Houville´, stating `I am delighted Monsieur to please you signing this small card.´, postmarked and stamped; the second being a small 8vo, to Mademoiselle Laurie, signed `Marie de Regnier´, saying `I will be obliged to leave on Monday very early, therefore would you like to come on Sunday at 4 hours?´, both in French. G, 2
LUBITSCH ERNST: (1892-1947) German-born American film director, an Honorary Academy Award recipient. An excellent T.L.S., Ernst, three pages, 4to, Beverly Hills, California, 23rd July 1923, to Emil Jannings, in German. Lubitsch states that he has received Jannings's letter via the German film producer Paul Davidson ('on the one hand to give me an opinion on the new film and on the other hand to show me the difficulties you are having to work with') and continues to entice Jannings to come and work with him in Hollywood, stating, in part, 'You will have been informed…..about my work and plans here. I haven't signed yet, but will probably sign a three-year contract here and do two movies a year for the Warner Bros. and one for the Pickfords. You will now have received the telegram in which I asked if you would like to come over. You will also be wondering who is Warner Bros?? Above all, they are really delightful people, with whom I can work however I want, and with whom you would also feel comfortable, and that is one of the main things in a foreign country, along with all the money. I'm now trying to see when I can make a film with you…..If the offer comes, it goes without saying that you will be offered a fee that is reasonable. But don't make the mistake of going overboard and potentially losing a combination that could make the difference in your life…….Every person in film circles and the public who has seen you takes off their hat to you, they have the greatest admiration for you, they sometimes consider you to be the greatest film actor in the world, as does the press. Your name is known here, and it is the only one of all German actors - and that is colossal, and you can be incredibly proud of this success! But it is not so popular that it has penetrated the lower classes and small towns…..But you will get popularity quickly once you get here. You would, I'm sure, have a colossal career here. If the offer goes to you, I will see to it that it is decent and proper - but accept it. The opposite might be the biggest mistake of your life…….We dwell in the deepest peace and in the most beautiful nature……And you too would certainly settle in here, especially since you would have the greatest relief because Gussy [Holl, wife of Jannings from 1923] speaks perfect English. I hear you should already be married, that would make the crossing much easier. It would also be easier for you since you have me here - you might not be able to gauge that at the moment - but you wouldn't feel the difference in work between over there and here at all. I had a harder time at first…..but from the moment, where I entered the studio, and directed 10 hours, all resistance disappeared. I can't predict how successful my film will be, but the impression people got of me at work was just - old class…..My Pickford film premieres on September 3rd in New York. I'm incredibly excited. Everyone who has seen it is enthusiastic, hopefully the public and the press too. In about two weeks I'll start my new film, which is based on 'Nur ein Traum'. I can direct entirely in English and work just as well as I do at home. So, dear Emil, I hope it's not too far away when I pick you up from the train in Los Angeles'. To the base of the final page appears an A.N.S. by Helene 'Leni' Lubitsch, the director's wife, also expressing her desire to see Jannings and his wife Gussy join them in Hollywood. A letter of wonderful content and fine association. Two file holes to the left edge of each page, only very slightly affecting a few words of text, and with some light overall creasing and age wear, about VG Emil Jannings (1884-1950) Swiss-born German actor. Following the end of World War I Jannings and Lubitsch had been at the heart of Weimar Culture in 1920s Berlin, and the increasing popularity of Jannings enabled him to sign an agreement with Paramount Pictures and eventually follow Lubitsch to Hollywood. Jannings started his career in America in 1927 by appearing in The Way of All Flesh and in the following year starred in The Last Command. For his work in both films Jannings became the first recipient of the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1927/28. The actor would only be directed by Lubitsch in one Hollywood film, The Patriot (1928), and his career in America would reach an abrupt ending with the advent of talkies. The movie going public found the actor's thick German accent difficult to understand and Jannings returned to Europe, starring alongside Marlene Dietrich in The Blue Angel (1930).
GAYNOR JANET: (1906-1984) American actress, the first Academy Award winner for Best Actress in 1927/28 for her roles as Diana in Seventh Heaven, Angela in Street Angel and Indre in Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans. A good vintage signed and inscribed 7.5 x 9.5 photograph of the young actress standing in an appealing three-quarter length pose. Photograph by Hal Phyfe for the Fox Film Corporation and bearing his credit stamp to the verso. Signed by Gaynor in fountain pen ink to a light area at the base of the image. A few minor surface creases and small pinholes to the corners, about VG
BERLIOZ HECTOR: (1803-1869) French Composer. A good A.L.S., `H. Berlioz´, two pages, 12mo, Paris, 9th January 1851, to Philarete Chasles, in French. A letter of good content, Berlioz stating in part `Thank you for your four lines of encouragement. I do not think that I have the required strength to serve the true cause in a significant way, but I need to disgust myself sometimes…´, further saying `The silence and the absence of cadence of which you have the kindness to complain so poetically, will last till the end of this month only. We organize with struggling for Tuesday 28th the performance of the four first parts of my symphony with choirs Romeo and Juliette..´. Berlioz further adds a sentence in English `But the queen is so extravagantly Wicked´, and concludes in French `..that she makes me dream each night that I orchestrate in disarray, wrong notes and discordant trumpets.´ With address leaf postmarked. Edges very slightly trimmed with few stains, otherwise G Philarete Chasles (1798-1873) French Critic. Chasles wrote over fifty volumes of literary and social history and criticism, much of which is extremely valuable.
MILNE A. A.: (1882-1956) English author, creator of Winnie-the-Pooh. Book signed and inscribed, being a hardback edition of The Way of All Flesh by Samuel Butler, published by Collins, London, 1934. Signed and inscribed by Milne to the half-title page, 'For Moon, with love from Blue' and dated Christmas 1940 in his hand. An excellent association copy inscribed by Milne to his son, Christopher Robin, using their family names. The illustrated edition with woodcut engravings by John Farleigh and patterned endpapers, bound in the publisher's original purple cloth with gilt titles to the spine and front cover, the spine faded and with a little damage. Lacking the dust wrapper. About VG Christopher Robin Milne (1920-1996) English author and bookseller, the only child of A. A. Milne. As a child he was the basis of the character Christopher Robin in his father's Winnie-the-Pooh stories. At the time the present copy was inscribed Christopher Robin Milne had completed his first year at Trinity College, Cambridge and was awaiting his call-up papers with the expectation of beginning training in November 1940. Milne failed his medical examination; however his father used his influence to get Milne a position as a sapper with the second training battalion of the Royal Engineers. He received his commission in July 1942 and was posted to the Middle East and Italy. A. A. Milne had decided on the name Billy before his son was born, although without the intention of christening him William. Instead, each parent chose a name, hence the legal name Christopher Robin. He was referred to within the family as Billy Moon, a combination of his nickname and his childhood mispronunciation of Milne. Milne held The Way of All Flesh in very high regard, writing in his essay A Household Book 'Once upon a time I discovered Samuel Butler….the one who wrote The Way of All Flesh, the second-best novel in the English language. I say the second-best, so that, if you remind me of Tom Jones, or The Mayor of Casterbridge, or any other that you fancy, I can say, of course, that one is the best'.
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[PAUL II]: (1417-1471) Pope of the Catholic Church 1464-71. Document issued in the name of Paul II, being a Papal Bull, one page (vellum), large oblong folio, Rome, 16th April 1465, in Latin. The neatly penned secretarial text is untranslated although apparently relates to the Benedictine monastery of Saint Mary in Pinerolo. The word 'Paulus' decoratively written and with several other capital letters with decorations and flourishes to the first line. With three signatures to the plica of Sinolfus, de Godis and di Bortonibus, the former with a decorative initial 'S'. Brief contemporary docket to the verso. Lacking the seal and with four small holes where it would originally have been attached with cords, and a few further small holes and light staining and with some traces of former mounting to the verso, G
HITLER ADOLF: (1889-1945) Fuhrer of the Third Reich 1933-45. An historically important Autograph Manuscript, unsigned, two pages, 4to, n.p. (Munich?) n.d. (February 1925), in German. The holograph notes were prepared by Hitler in advance of a speech (the first following his release from prison) he delivered in Munich's Burgerbraukeller on 27th February 1925. In the upper left corner Hitler has penned the year 1918 followed by the questions 'What had happened?' and 'Just what went wrong', continuing with a diagram separating the political parties 'on the Left "Proletariat"….Marxism….finished for good due to criminality' and 'on the Right "Bourgeoisie"……bourgeois parties….broke down due to cowardice' and also including the 'Volunteer Corps - Nationalist Organisations, Citizens Defending Themselves', the manuscript continuing with other relevant points he intended to deliver within the speech, 'Stick to the facts. Parties reject violence (cowardly). Associations are non-political (stupid. They keep pulling their chestnuts out of the fire). During all this the nation is destroyed, plundered domestically and internationally. Could anything still help? Founding of the NSDAP [National Socialist German Workers' Party, more commonly known as the Nazi Party] Goal. Programme', and to the second page Hitler writes further notes, 'Development. 1919-20-21-22-23. 8th November Result: Inflation. 1924 Parliament. Struggle within the movement. Did anyone care about us? No. My release. December 1924, February 27th 1925. Buttmann. The division is impending. I and Held. I and Rohm. I and Ludendorff. Lies. The old movement……The movement? In a different Germany. Here.' Autograph material of Adolf Hitler is extremely rare in any form, and the present notes are of particular significance in Hitler's rise to power, this particular speech representing a landmark moment in the re-establishing of the Nazi Party and Hitler cementing his position as 'der Fuhrer'. A couple of extremely minor, very small holes at the intersection of a couple of folds, VG'If anyone comes and tries to make conditions to me then I say to him: friend, wait and see what conditions I have to make to you. I am not wooing the masses. After a year you shall judge, my party comrades; if I have not acted correctly, then I shall place my office in your hands again. But until that moment this is the rule: I lead the movement alone, and no one shall set me conditions so long as I personally bear the responsibility. And I once more bear entire responsibility for everything that happens in the movement' (extract from Adolf Hitler's two-hour speech delivered at the Burgerbraukeller, Munich, 27th February 1925)Hitler joined the tiny German workers party in 1919, He quickly became its leader. On 9 November 1923, at the height of the great German inflation (on 20 November, one U.S. dollar was equal to four trillion German marks), Hitler risked a coup. He led his followers through the streets of Munich to the Feldherrnhalle, a war memorial, where waiting police opened fire. Sixteen of Hitler's followers were killed; Hitler himself was arrested, and after a trial that he turned into a political platform, he was sentenced to four years in prison. The party was banned, and its remnants degenerated into squabbling factions. Hitler stood outside the fray, using his time in prison to write Mein Kampf. He was released in December 1924 after serving only nine months of his term, and set about rebuilding the party. The authorities lifted the ban on the Nazi Party on 16 February 1925. Hitler now arranged one of his rhetorical masterpieces: a mass meeting on 27 February to re-establish the party. He chose the same beer hall from which he had launched his abortive revolution fifteen months earlier. Three thousand people packed the hall, and several thousand more were turned away. He entered to the passionate applause of the audience, and gave [a] two hour speech….Its first three-quarters offered nothing that most in the audience had not already heard, and would hear again in Hitler's future speeches. He reviewed Germany's history, claiming that past conservative parties had no contact with the masses, and that leftist parties pretended to address the problems faced by ordinary Germans, but actually served the interests of the Jews who controlled them. He also outlined his views on propaganda. In the last quarter of the speech, he moved to re-establish his control of the party. He claimed absolute authority. Anyone unwilling to obey could go his own way. Hitler 'forgave' those who had made mistakes in his absence, and demanded that there be no criticism of him or the party for a year. The audience responded with enthusiasm. After the speech, Hitler had arranged…..'a piece of pure theatre'. The Nazi leaders who had fought for supremacy while Hitler was in prison all 'mounted the platform and, among emotional scenes, with many standing on chairs and tables and the crowd pressing forward from the back of the hall, shook hands, forgave each other, and swore undying loyalty to the leader'……The speech succeeded. Hitler once again was absolute leader of the party' (from Landmark Speeches of National Socialism, edited by Randall L. Bytwerk, Texas A&M University Press, 2008)
FLYING TIGERS: Small selection of three signed First Day of Issue covers by various American fighter pilots associated with the Flying Tigers, the First American Volunteer Group of the Republic of China Air Force formed to oppose the Japanese invasion of China in World War II, the first cover commemorating George S. Patton and signed in blue ink by Dick Rossi (1915-2008), postmarked at Fort Knox, 11th November 1953; the second honouring Claire L. Chennault and signed in bold pencil by Tex Hill (1915-2007) and Rossi, postmarked at Monroe, 6th September 1990; and the third commemorating Joseph Stilwell and signed in inks by Eriksen E. Shilling (1916-2002) who has also added an arrow pointing towards Stilwell with the words 'not my favorite' alongside, Robert Raines, and Dick Rossi, who has added the sentence 'Gen. Stilwell invited me to dinner. He was OK' beneath his signature. Post marked at Palatka, 19th March 1985. G to VG, 3
PRINCE CHARLES OF BELGIUM: (1903-1983) Count of Flanders, second son of Albert I, King of the Belgians. Prince Regent of Belgium 1944-50, serving in lieu of his older brother King Leopold III. A very early autograph document, two pages, 8vo, lined paper, Brussels, n.d., in French. Prince Charles, being a child, has very carefully penned a series of words, as part of his spelling school exercises. To the first page Prince Charles cleanly copies a number of personal pronouns `tu, je, il, tu, il, je, tu, je, il….´, and to the second page two words as part of his plural lesson `pluriel. Pluriel´. To the upper part of both pages, affixed by his teacher, a small clipped printed page being the grammatical lesson. With a purple ink stamp at the base of each page, stating "Comte de Flandre - Prince de Belgique". VG, 2
BERGMAN INGRID: (1915-1982) Swedish actress, Academy Award winner. D.S., Ingrid Bergman, four pages, 4to, n.p. (New York), 10th April 1970. The partially printed document, completed in typescript, is a standard AFTRA engagement contract for a single television broadcast, made between Bergman and Anthony Productions Inc. for Bergman's appearance as a principal performer on The Merv Griffin Show to be recorded at the Cort Theatre in New York on 10th April 1970, stating that the actress will receive a compensation payment of $265 plus 10%. Signed by Bergman at the foot of the first page and also countersigned by a representative of Anthony Productions Inc. Stapled to the upper left corner. VG
JOMINI ANTOINE-HENRI: (1779-1869) French-Swiss military officer who served as a General in the French and later in the Russian service. Jomini is recognised as one of the most celebrated writers on the Napoleonic art of war. A fine A.L.S., General Jomini, one page, 4to, n.p. (Paris?), n.d. (May 1851), to Mon General [Michel Roguet], in French. Jomini states that the small affairs often present more problems than the larger ones, and that he finds himself in a difficult and unexpected situation as he is about to be introduced to the future Napoleon III, explaining 'Mr. de Kisselef, whom I intended to accompany, informed me that, having received a direct invitation, and having himself already addressed to the Minister the request for his presence, it would be easier for him to introduce me to the President when he made his rounds in the room' and further remarking 'Explaining the scruples to myself only by the use of etiquette, I did not want to insist, but it will place me in real embarrassment if I find myself in front of the Prince before I find my Ambassador in the crowded room' before concluding 'In the event that I would meet you before him, I would have recourse to your kindness to introduce me to His Highness, and also explain to him why I did not follow Mr. Kisselef to the presentation of the Diplomatic Corps which precedes that of other guests.' Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG Count Christophe Michel Roguet (1800-1877) French General who served as aide-de-camp to Napoleon III. Napoleon III (1808-1873) Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte. First President of France 1848-52 and Emperor of the French 1852-70, a nephew of Napoleon I. Count Pavel Kiseleff (1788-1872) Russian reformer during the reign of Tsar Nicholas I who served as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of Russia at Paris.
Madame du Barry makes a payment to Marie Antoinette’s dressmaker BERTIN ROSE: (1747-1813) French Marchande de modes (milliner), known as the dressmaker to Queen Marie Antoinette. Bertin was the first celebrated French fashion designer and is widely credited with having brought fashion and haute couture to the forefront of popular culture. An extremely rare D.S., Bertin, one page, oblong 8vo, Paris, 25th May 1778, in French. The manuscript document is a receipt issued by Bertin to Madame du Barry and states, in full, 'I have received from Madame La Comtesse du Barry, through the hands of Mr. Gadot, the sum of 600 livres as part payment of her account'. A wonderful association piece. Some very light, extremely minor foxing, VGJeanne Becu (1743-1793) Comtesse du Barry, the last chief royal mistress of King Louis XV of France and one of the victims of the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution.
PAUL OF GREECE: (1901-1964) King of Greece 1947-64. Signed First Day Cover issued in respect to Greece and with the printed caption 'The United States honors the over-run countries of Europe'. Post marked at Washington D.C., 12th October 1943. Signed ('Paul R') in blue fountain pen ink by the King to a clear area, evidently at a later date than the issue of the cover. One light stain, not affecting the signature, and some minor age wear, otherwise about VG
Oppenheimer, ‘father of the atomic bomb’, gives his most evocative and accurate assessment ever of the evolution of nuclear weapons, illustrating incredible foresight for the future use of the weapon he created that could ultimately destroy the world and human race -‘If they are ever used again, it may well be by the thousand or perhaps by the tens of thousands; their method of delivery may well be different and may reflect new possibilities of interception and the strategy of their use may well be different from what it was against an essentially defeated enemy. But it is a weapon for aggressors and the element of surprise and of terror are as intrinsic to it as are the fissionable nuclei.’ OPPENHEIMER J. ROBERT: (1904-1967) American theoretical physicist, credited as 'the father of the atomic bomb', The director of the Manhattan Project's Los Alamos Laboratory during World War II, Oppenheimer is the inspiration for the film Oppenheimer (2023) in which he is portrayed by actor Cillian Murphy. An important and significant T.L.S., Oppie, one page, 4to, Princeton, New Jersey, 16th April 1952, to Stephen White of Look magazine, on the printed stationery of the Institute for Advanced Study. Oppenheimer writes to his friend, journalist Stephen White, to thank him for having sent the proof of his article, Russia's Newest Threat: A-Bomb Supremacy, evidently following discussions the two man had engaged in, 'As you say, it is quite along the lines that you discussed with me…..I think that you probably pull the dangers up a little too close in time; and many of the things you say, I do not myself believe to be strictly true. But, like all your friends, I add a “print it”, with the general feeling that you are talking about real things and talking about them in a reasonable way, and that this desperately needs to be done', the physicist continuing to add 'There are a number of reasons - - some developed since I saw you - - why I am reluctant to appear to be a part of just this story. I want to be very sure that I cry no wolves that are not genuine wolves' and further offering White a shrewd quotation that could incorporated into his article, 'I have thought that I wrote something long ago which you can perhaps use. This was in the autumn of 1945 in Philadelphia…..It was published in No. 1 of Vol. 90 of the Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society. The sentence that I think you might wish to quote is “If they are ever used again it may well be by the thousands, or perhaps by tens of thousands”. The rest of the paragraph is: “their method of delivery may well be different and may reflect new possibilities of interception, and the strategy of their use may well be different from what it was against an essentially defeated enemy. But it is a weapon for aggressors, and the elements of surprise and of terror are as intrinsic to it as are the fissionable nuclei.”, concluding 'I do not know whether this will help; but it is meant to be helpful'. A letter of truly remarkable content in which Oppenheimer demonstrates extraordinary foresight for the future use of the atomic bomb. VG Stephen White's article Russia's Newest Threat: A-Bomb Supremacy appeared in the 3rd June 1952 issue of Look magazine. It was deemed important enough by the American House of Representatives that Melvin Price, representative from Illinois from 1945-88, and later chairman of the Joint Committee on Atomic Energy, had the full article contained in the Congressional Records in order to substantiate, and provide additional support to, Henry M. Jackson's address to the House of Representatives 'on the urgent question of maintaining [America's] atomic supremacy and of holding Russian aggression in check'. White's competently argued article, written in private consultation with Oppenheimer and others, warns of the grave problem facing America from Russia ('the weapon is being turned against us') and informs the reader that 'This reporter has asked blunt questions about the new state of affairs. He asked them even though he knew that no responsible official would give him a direct answer. The law forbids talking for the record. But there was one significant comment each time. When he described the story he planned to write, he was invariably told grimly, “Print it”.' In August 1949, earlier than the Americans had anticipated, the Soviet Union carried out their first atomic bomb test. At this time Oppenheimer was chairman of the General Advisory Committee to the Atomic Energy Commission (created in 1947), a post he would remain in until August 1952, just months after writing the present letter. As chairman of the GAC Oppenheimer argued against the development of a more powerful nuclear fusion-based hydrogen bomb, warning of the enormous human casualties that would result from its use. Nevertheless, American president Harry S. Truman made the decision, in January 1950, to proceed with the development of the weapon, a decision which Oppenheimer officially acceded to despite his views on the hydrogen bomb being well known. After leaving the General Advisory Committee in 1952, Oppenheimer chaired the State Department Panel of Consultants on Disarmament which urged that the United States postpone its planned first test of the hydrogen bomb and seek a thermonuclear test ban with the Soviet Union, on the grounds that avoiding a test might forestall the development of a catastrophic new weapon and open the way for new arms agreements between the two nations.
VLAMINCK MAURICE DE: (1876-1958) French painter, one of the principal figures in the Fauve movement. A.L.S., Vlaminck, two pages (written to the first and third sides of the bifolium), 8vo, Rueil-la-Gadeliere, Eure-et-Loir, n.d. (1927), to Monsieur Lay, in French. Vlaminck informs his correspondent that he is sending him ninety-nine names 'afin que vous soyez assez aimable de faire le service du bouquin "Histoires de mon Epoque"' (Translate: 'so that you will be kind enough to serve the book “Histoires de Mon Epoque”') and continues to list six individuals, including Pierre Mac Orlan, Gus Bofa, Georges Duhamel and Florent Fels, also providing their addresses in Paris and elsewhere. Some very light, extremely minimal age wear, VG Vlaminck's Histoires et Poemes de mon Epoque was published in 1927 and contained five woodcut illustrations by the artist. Pierre Mac Orlan (1882-1970) French novelist and songwriter. Gus Bofa (1883-1968) French illustrator, known for his work on satirical newspapers and erotic novels. Georges Duhamel (1884-1966) French author. Florent Fels (1891-1977) French journalist, publisher and author, prominent in discussing art in France.
CASTRO FIDEL: (1926-2016) Cuban revolutionary and politician who served as Prime Minister of Cuba 1959-76 and President of Cuba 1976-2008. D.S., Fidel Castro (a bold example in blue ink), one page, small folio, Havana, 15th March 2001, in Spanish. The colourful printed document is a diploma ('Reconocimiento') issued to Yulet Alamos Lopez in recognition of their being a graduate in the first course of primary teachers, 'fighters in the struggle to achieve a high comprehensive general culture in the whole town'. Some heavy overall surface creasing, G
MORELLET ANDRE: (1727-1819) French Author and Encyclopedist. Also known as One of the last Enlightenment Age Philosophes. A.L.S., Morellet, one page, 8vo, n.p., 13th October 1799, in French. Addressed to his `patron´, Morellet requests the payment of due amounts, stating in part `..that I would be paid for the 6 first months of the mentioned year for my pension..´ Small overall minor age wear with edges slightly irregular, otherwise G
D-DAY: Signed First Day of Issue cover by both Wallace Strobel (1922-1999) and Bill Hayes (1918-2006) individually, being two of the American paratroopers of 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment with the 101st Airborne Division who participated in the Normandy Landings on D-Day, 6th June 1944. The attractive cover commemorates the 50th anniversary of the 'Road to Victory' in 1944 during World War II, and features an image of one of the most iconic photographs of the war in which Dwight D. Eisenhower is engaged in conversation with various paratroopers, including Strobel and Hayes, on the eve of the largest seaborne invasion in history and at which Eisenhower issued the order of the day, 'Full victory - nothing else'. Signed by Strobel and Hayes in bold black inks to clear areas of the cover, both adding their regiments and division in their hands beneath their signatures. Postmarked on 6th June 1944. About EX
LATECOERE PIERRE-GEORGES: (1883-1943) French Pioneer of aeronautics. He opened the first airlines that operated from France to Africa. A.L.S. `Pierre G. Latécoere´, two pages, 5.5 x 3.5 card, Ramonville, 19th January 1943, on his personal printed stationery, to a General, in French. A wartime letter, Latécoere stating in part `My General,.. I do recover although very slowly after such a hard test. And the misfortunes that continue to befall our country are not to give comfort..´ Extremely small creasing, otherwise G to VG Latécoere created the company Société des Lignes Latécoere, later known as Aéropostale carrying mail from France to Morocco and South America. The first aircrafts being flown by well-known pilots as Mermoz and Saint Exupéry.
GUICCIOLI TERESA: (1800-1873) Also known as Contessa Guiccioli. Best known as the married lover of Lord Byron. She inspired him while living in Italy and writing his Don Juan. Byron wrote `You sometimes tell me I have been your first real love, and I assure that you shall be my last Passion.´ It was not until 2005 that was published one of the books Teresa Guiccioli wrote about her relationship with Byron. A.L.S., `La C[ontes]se Guicioli´, two pages, n.p., n.d., to Jullien, in French. The Countess states `Monsieur the Vicount would wish a pass for the Athénée tomorrow Monday and he is asking me to request this from you. I know you well enough to be sure that you will grant such favour..´ The letter bears to the upper left corner the blind embossed crowned monogram with the initials "T.G" of the Countess. With blank integral leaf. Bearing a small Debauve collection stamp to the verso. VG Teresa Guiccioli married at the early age of 17 a powerful ruthless and unpleasant nobleman in Italy, Count Guiccioli, who was fifty years older than her. Only three days later she met Lord Byron. A very dangerous relationship started as Count Guiccioli was widely believed to have ordered the murder of another nobleman. For plotting against the Austrian Empire, Teresa´s father Count Gamba was exiled. In 1823, the Austrian authorities allowed Count Gamba to leave his exile with the condition that the Countess Guiccioli had to end her relationship with Byron and return to her husband.Alexandre Dumas pere included Countess Guiccioli as a minor character in his novel The Count of Monte Cristo using the disguised name "Countess G".
FURNESS WILLIAM HENRY: (1802-1896) American Clergyman, Theologian & Abolitionist. A.L.S., W H Furness, two pages, 8vo, Pine Street, [Philadelphia], 24th April 1890, to [Augusta Emma] Stetson. Furness writes four days after having celebrated a birthday and thanks his correspondent for some flowers ('It was in my heart to acknowledge the lovely tokens more promptly but yr. card got mislaid & so I lost your address'), further stating 'I observed my birthday very appropriately by preaching in the P.M. to a "Home for Aged Couples" that we have here' and remarking that he doubts whether he will ever see New England again, but hopes that Stetson will visit him again soon. VG Augusta Emma Stetson (1842-1928) American religious leader who attempted to supplant Mary Baker Eddy as leader of The First Church of Christ, Scientist. This, her radical theories, and conflicts with other leaders led to Stetson eventually being excommunicated from the church on charges of insubordination and of false teaching.
DANTON GEORGES: (1759-1794) Leading figure of the French Revolution and first President of the Committee of Public Safety. Danton voted for the death of Louis XVI in 1793 and was later guillotined by the advocates of revolutionary terror. An exceptional and rare D.S., Danton, two pages, large 10 x 12.5 folio, 25 x 32 cm, Paris, 20th August 1792, in French. The printed text is entitled `LOI´ (`LAW´), and states to the heading that the National Assembly decrees that `Le jour fixé pour honorer les mânes des victimes du despotisme dans la journée du 10, le drapeau pris sur les Suisses sera confié aux fédérés…´ (Translation : `On the day fixed to honour the souls of the victims of despotism on the day of the 10th, the flag taken from the Swiss will be entrusted to the federated…´) To a second paragraph, the Law text states `Au Nom de la Nation - Le Conseil Exécutif Provisoire mande & ordonne a tous les Corps administratifs & Tribunaux… lire, publier & afficher dans leurs départements… & exécuter comme loi…´ (Translation : `In the name of the Nation - the Provisional Executive Committee orders all Administrative Corps & Courts… to read, publish & display in their departments… & execute it as law…´) Signed by Danton in his capacity as Minister of Justice. Bearing to the second page and alongside Danton´s signature, a circular red ink stamp, showing a republican vignette with the text `Au Nom de la Republique Française´. Bearing also the signature `Roland´, by Jean Marie Roland de la Platiere (1734-1793), in his capacity as Minister of the Interior. Roland de la Platiere was a French inspector of manufactures in Lyon who became a leader of the Girondist faction during the French Revolution. Small overall age wear and creasing, mostly to edges, otherwise G Ten days before the present document was signed by Danton, he was appointed Minister of Justice, the day after the Storming of the Tuileries. Jean Marie Roland de la Platiere (1734-1793) Leader of the Girondist acts in the present document as Minister of the Interior. He was strongly influenced by his wife, Marie-Jeanne "Manon" Roland de la Platiere. When the Girondins assumed power, Roland found himself appointed Minister of the Interior on 23 March 1792, serving as Minister in King Louis XVI´s government. Although he dismissed shortly after, Roland de la Platiere was for a second time appointed Minister of Interior, the day after the Storming of the Tuileries, ten days before the present document was signed.
KAPODISTRIAS IOANNIS: (1776-1831) Greek Count and Statesman. One of the most distinguished diplomats of Europe. First Head of State of independent Greece 1827-31. Widely considered the founder of the modern Greek state. Kapodistrias also served as the Foreign Affairs Minister of the Russian Empire 1816-22 under Alexander I, and was succeeded by Count Nesselrode. A good A.L.S. `Kapodystrias´, one page, 8vo, n.p., 20th February/ 4th March 1825, to a Marquis, in French. Kapodistrias states `J´ai l´honneur Monsieur le Marquis de vous transmettre le protocole. Ce n´est que hiera u soir assez tard qu´il a été signé. Pour vous mettre dans le cas de faire partir le plutôt posible votre expédition je prends la liberté de vous envoyer la pièce originale. Dès que Votre Excellence n´en aura plus besoin je La prie de me la transmettre, à fin que le Prince Hardenburg y place aussi sa Signature…´ (Translation: “I have the honour Monsieur le Marquis to send you the protocol. It was only quite late yesterday evening that it was signed. To put you in the situation to send your shipment as soon as possible, I take the liberty of sending you the original document. As soon as Your Excellency no longer needs it, please send it to me, so that Prince Hardenburg can also put his signature on it…”) With blank address leaf. Overall staining not affecting the signature. G
MARCONI GUGLIELMO: (1874-1937) Italian Inventor who developed a radio telegraph system. Nobel Prize winner for Physics, 1909. An excellent D.S., G. Marconi, three pages, 4to, Pisa, n.d., [1934], in Italian. The printed document is a proof copy of Marconi's preface to Antonio Pacinotti: la vite e l'opera (edited by Giovanni Polvani and published by Lischi and Sons in two volumes, Pisa, 1934). The text commences `Seventy five years ago, between 1858 and 1859, a young man from Pisa, working on some of his extremely original scientific tests, "dreams" as he used to call them, created for the first time ever a magnetic-electric device, suitable to generate a continuous electric induced power from a permanent mechanic power…this young man was Antonio Pacinotti...and seventy five years of tests and further works have only served to prove all the advantages of such a discovery as its inventor predicted. His creation was simply perfect and represents in the history of the electricity the indispensable element, sought for fifty years, and never achieved…this was the great Italian creation: the battery. ´ Marconi further makes references to Pacinotti´s works, his tests and research, and his permanent lack of funds which made impossible the development of many of his projects and ideas. Marconi concludes `I finish…. expressing my wish that more tributes of this kind will show to Italians and foreigners, with accurate and objective explanation of honest and sincere historical facts, the work and life of many other great geniuses of our country. This way we will be sure that we are collaborating to the tasks that the Duce has called us for, that our beloved Italy will be admired and dreaded, and be at the head of the world. ´ Signed by Marconi at the conclusion. A document of good content and with an interesting association. Some light overall age toning and a few very small, extremely minor tears to the edges, not affecting the text or signature, VG Antonio Pacinotti (1841-1912) Italian Physicist, best known for inventing an improved form of direct current electrical generator, or dynamo, which he built in 1860 and described in a paper published in 1865. Pacinotti also discovered that the device could also be used as an electric motor. The publication in which the present preface by Marconi appeared was entitled Antonio Pacinotti - Life and Work, and was a compilation of writings, drawings, news and other documents compiled and edited by the Italian Physicist Giovanni Polvani (1892-1970). Marconi is recognised for his pioneering work on long-distance radio transmission and for the development of a radio telegraph system. He is often credited as the inventor of radio and shared the 1909 Nobel Prize in Physics (with Karl Ferdinand Braun) in 'recognition of their contributions to the development of wireless telegraphy'. Marconi was also an entrepreneur and businessman who founded The Wireless Telegraph & Signal Company in the United Kingdom in 1897 (which became the Marconi Company) and he succeeded in making a commercial success of radio by innovating and building on the work of previous experimenters and physicists.
MCENROE & CONNORS: American Tennis Players. Signed 8 x 12 and 12 x 8 photographs, by two of the best male tennis players of the 70´s and 80´s, John McEnroe (1959- ) and Jimmy Connors (1952- ). Both McEnroe and Connors won 7 Grand Slam titles. The first image depicting a young McEnroe in a half-length holding his Wimbledon trophy in 1983. Signed in bold blue ink to a clear area at the base of the image. The second image showing Connors in a full length action pose. Signed in bold black ink to a clear area at the base of the image. EX, 2
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[MANHATTAN PROJECT]: WILSON ROBERT R. (1914-2000) American physicist who worked on the Manhattan Project at the Los Alamos Laboratory during World War II, becoming head of the Cyclotron Group and later its Research Division. Manuscript D.S., Robert R. Wilson, one page, 4to, n.p. (Ithaca, New York), 29th November 1954, in French. Wilson responds to a researcher's questionnaire entitled Enquete Mondiale - Homage a Niels Bohr in which the researcher poses two questions in French, at the head of the page, the first asking how Bohr ranks amongst the great physicists of the 20th century, and the second asking if, by Bohr's discoveries in atomic physics, or by the extent of his work, he is comparable to Newton, Maxwell, Planck, Einstein or Louis de Broglie. Wilson provides his answers below, in French, stating that Bohr holds a premier place with Einstein and that his scientific work is comparable to that of Newton, Maxwell, Planck and Einstein. Rare. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG
DVORAK ANTONIN: (1841-1904) Czech composer. A good A.L.S., A Dvorak, four pages, 8vo, Prague, 4th August 1886, to 'My dear Friend' (possibly the music publisher Henry Littleton), in English. Dvorak informs his correspondent that he has just returned to Prague and received their letter, continuing to remark 'It is difficult for me to give you any promises in regards to the arranged courtesy in Scotland. I have much to do in Prague…..and I really do not know if I shall be abel (sic) to remain in London as long as you wish. I imagine I must be here in Prague till the end of October to conduct the Ludmila in our National Theatre and after having enjoied (sic) a little rest, I would be compeled (sic) to undertake such a larg (sic) journey to England agin!! (sic). If it would be only another time (March or April) I would certainly come, but in December when the days are getting very short and cold it is much les (sic) agreebel (sic) and tiresome to travel. This is the only reason which prevents me making use of your friendly invitation', and further adding that his wife would be glad to come to London so that she could see the two performances in St. James's Hall and Crystal Palace, and that he himself longs to see the beautiful Scotland of Robert Burns and asking if the trip could be postponed to the following Spring, concluding by asking his correspondent to send him a copy of the newly printed score for Saint Ludmila as soon as possible. A letter of fine content, not least for its references to Saint Ludmila. Rare. One neat split to the lower half of the central vertical fold, otherwise VG Saint Ludmila was Dvorak's third oratorio and was composed for soloists, choir and orchestra between September 1885 and May 1886. The work was commissioned by the publisher Littleton during Dvorak's first visit to England and was intended for the Leeds Music Festival, where Dvorak conducted the first performance on 15th October 1886. It had considerable success with the audience 'in raptures…..the critics praised the music in the warmest terms'. Dvorak made nine invited visits to England during his career, often conducting performances of his own works.
FLAUBERT GUSTAVE: (1821-1880) French novelist. A.L.S., Gte. Flaubert, two pages, (written to the first and third sides of the bifolium), 8vo, n.p., n.d. ('Lundi, 3 heures'), to 'Ma Chere Caroline' [Commanville], in French. Flaubert laments the fact that since his correspondent returned to Paris he has wanted to see her, but not been able to, explaining 'Mais je suis surcharge ou plutot surmene de travail. Je me suis jure d'avoir fini mon livre a la fin de la semaine prochaine - et je ne bouge!' (Translation: 'But I am overloaded or rather overworked with work. I swore I'd finish my book by the end of next week - and I'm not moving!'), further adding that Caroline's aunt is alone and bored at Croisset and has asked that Caroline pay her a visit as she had promised to, remarking 'Je n'aime pas a la savoir longtemps dans la solitude et comme je ne peux m'en retourner a Croisset avant un mois, j'aimerais bien a ce que tu passes un peu pres d'elle d'ici-la' (Translation: 'I don't like to know her for long in solitude and since I can't go back to Croisset for a month, I would really like you to pass a little near her by then'). A few light creases and small pinholes and with a neat, small split to the base of the central vertical fold, otherwise VG Caroline Commanville (1846-1931) French painter, niece of Flaubert as the daughter of Flaubert's sister, Caroline (1824-1846) and her husband Emile Hamard (1821-1877). The aunt which Flaubert refers to in the present letter is likely to have been Julie Lormier (1818-1883) who had married Flaubert's elder brother, Achille (1813-1882) in 1839.
MOORE CLAYTON: (1914-1999) American actor who portrayed the fictional western character the Lone Ranger in the television series of the same name from 1949-52 and 1953-57. Signed sepia 11 x 14 cardstock photograph of Moore in a full-length pose, in costume as the Lone Ranger, seated on his great white stallion, Silver. Signed by Moore in bold black ink to a light area of the image, adding his character name beneath his signature. Together with two signed 8 x 10 photographs by Moore, the first a colour image depicting him in a costume action pose as the Lone Ranger with Silver and the second a black and white image of Moore in a three-quarter length pose in costume as the Lone Ranger and with a gun in one hand. Both are boldly signed to light areas of the image, with Moore adding his character name beneath his signatures. VG to EX, 3
ZUMBACH JAN: (1915-1986) Polish-Swiss fighter ace of World War II who participated in the Battle of Britain. A.L.S., J Zumbach, one page, 4to, Bonnieres, 29th May 1974, to Mr. Francis. Zumbach thanks his correspondent for their letter and returns his signature, with his war squadron and rank appended as requested, as well as 'A B[attle] of B[ritain] story written by myself and printed…..on the 25th Anniversary of the said event. It was printed in French & English. I do hope it will be of interest to you'. Together with a second A.L., signed ('J. Zumbach') in the address panel to the upper left corner, one page, oblong 8vo, Bonnieres, 16th August 1974, to Mr. Francis, sending a story 'of a flight on Sept 9th 1940' and remarking 'the story in my handwriting was ready since a few months but I forgot to post it'. None of the enclosures mentioned in the letters are still present. Some creasing and a few small tears to the edges of the first letter, G to VG, 2
YUKAWA HIDEKI: (1907-1981) Japanese theoretical physicist, Nobel Prize winner for Physics, 1949. Ink signature ('Hideki Yukawa') and a few additional words in his hand, 'Truth and happiness be with us all', on a 3.5 x 5.5 card. A magazine portrait of the physicist, the first Japanese Nobel Laureate, is neatly affixed to the centre of the card, to create the impression of a signed photograph. With a collector's brief ink annotation beneath the image. Dated at Kyoto, Japan, 1956, by Yukawa beneath his signature. Some light scuffing and minor age wear, otherwise about VG
LOUISE OF ORLEANS: (1812-1850) First Queen of the Belgians as second wife of King Leopold I. Daughter of King of the French Louis Philippe I. Attractive manuscript autograph signed `Louise´, one page, oblong 8vo, Joinville, 4th May 1831, in English. The manuscript document being a cleanly written poem by the young Princess who copies nine lines of a Samuel Rogers´ work Italy, stating in English `Health and Strength be thine - In thy long travel! May no Sun beam strike - ….. And there is one, or am much deceived - One thou hast named, who will not be the last.´ Given by the Princess as a present to the city of Joinville the day before leaving. Louise of Orleans died of tuberculosis at the early age of 38. About VG Samuel Rogers (1763-1855) English Poet. One of the most celebrated during his lifetime.
ERNST MAX: (1891-1976) German painter, sculptor, printmaker and graphic artist, a primary pioneer of the Dada movement and Surrealism in Europe. Book signed and inscribed, being a hardback edition of the monograph Max Ernst by Patrick Waldberg, First edition with French text, edited and published by Jean-Jacques Pauvert, Paris, 1958. With numerous illustrations, some in colour, the selection of which was supervised by Ernst and with the artist also designing the initial letters for the chapter headings. Signed and inscribed by Ernst to the half-title page in blue ink, also adding an ink drawing of Loplop, Father Superior of the Birds, the alter ego of Ernst, in his hand. Attractively bound in the publisher's original cloth. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG
PRELOG VLADIMIR: (1906-1998) Croatian-Swiss Organic Chemist, Nobel Prize winner for Chemistry, 1975. Autograph Manuscript Signed, V. Prelog, two pages (feint squared graph paper), Copenhagen, 15th March 1972. Evidently originally part of a larger working scientific manuscript (with various corrections), perhaps for an essay or lecture, the text states, in part, 'Enantiomers differ only by the sign of their optical activity, whereas diastereoisomers, which can be optically active or inactive, differ also in other scalar properties…..All practically encountered cases of stereoisomerism could be interpreted by stereomodels, but the world of stereomodels itself has never been analyzed adequately. One of the reasons for that was the terrifying multiplicity of isomers and stereoisomers. Several times in the history of chemistry attempts have been made to find general algorithms…..The most famous contributions to mathematics are: the development of the theory of graphs called trees by Cayley, general enumeration theory by Polya, and recently the application of a neglected concept of group theory…..' Signed and dated by Prelog at the head of the first page. VG
BRADBURY NORRIS EDWIN: (1909-1997) American Physicist and Director of the Los Alamos National Laboratory 1945-70. Bradbury succeeded Oppenheimer who appointed him after working closely with him on the Manhattan Project during WWII. Bradbury was in charge of the first detonation of a nuclear weapon in 1945. An interesting T.L.S., `N.E. Bradbury´, one page, 4to, 8th July 1990. Bradbury responds to three questions written in the hand of a collector to the upper part of the document and states in part `I am not famous nor do I consider any of my activities necessarily "masterpieces".´ Bearing to the verso two official Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory ink stamps, one for the reception and one for the document dispatched. With a lengthy, small writing, Bradbury´s biography at the base of the document and few lines to the verso in the hand of the collector. Folded with a very small are of paper loss to the upper edge. G
OSWALD LEE HARVEY: (1939-1963) American private with the United States Marine Corps, the assassin of John F. Kennedy. A rare A.L.S., Lee, two pages (written to the first and third sides of the feint ruled bifolium), 8vo, n.p. (Russia), 30th November 1961, to his brother Robert. Oswald informs his brother that a package 'with a few little Christmas presents' has been send that day although it 'may be a little late you may not get it until about New Years', further writing 'We still haven't recived (sic) any word about our visas. Marina says that she cannot wait untill (sic) she gets to the U.S. and sees little Robert Jr. If you like, you can send me a football (they only have round one's here) just deflate it & send it to me like a letter. Also you can pick up a few diagrams of plays at any filling station and send them along also, these Russians seem interested in learning how to play, so I thought maybe you could help me out and together we'll show them a little bit of American sport. Our deal about the visas is not getting any better, and I think about New Years, I'll fly into Moscow, and go to the Embassy about it. As time goes on, our complaints, and their inactivity, will bring things to a head, and one side or the other will break' and concluding 'We sent you a can of a kind of Russian candy, called "KHAIIVA", it's made from grain and sugar, so when you'll open the package you'll know its candy. I eat alot (sic) of it, if you all like it, will send some more'. VGProvenance: The present letter was included in the Warren Commission as Exhibit No. 308 (see pages 849-850 of Volume XVI of the Warren Commission Hearings). Lee Harvey Oswald had travelled to the Soviet Union in October 1959 and almost immediately after arriving expressed his desire to become a Soviet citizen, claiming that he was a communist. His application for citizenship was refused on 21st October, the day his visa was due to expire, and he was informed that he had to leave the Soviet Union that evening. Oswald's departure was delayed due to a self-inflicted injury and the Soviets kept him under psychiatric observation in a Moscow hospital for a week. In January 1960 Oswald was sent to Minsk where he was given employment as a lathe operator. A year later Oswald was beginning to reconsider his decision (although he had never formally renounced his U.S. citizenship) and wrote to the Embassy of the United States in Moscow requesting the return of his American passport. In March 1961 Oswald met Marina Prusakova, a pharmacology student, and they married six weeks later. On 24th May 1962 the Oswalds applied at the US Embassy in Moscow for documents that enabled Marina to immigrate to the United States. The couple and their infant daughter left for the United States on 1st June and soon settled in the Dallas area.
NAPOLEON I: (1769-1821) Emperor of France 1804-14, 1815. An excellent military content L.S., `Nap´, three pages, 4to, gilt edges, Trianon, 10th August 1810, to the Duke de Feltre, in French. The letter is dictated to and in the hand of Meneval. Napoleon demonstrates in this letter his skills on military strategy, planning and reorganizing his troops intending to reinforce his battalions in Spain, stating in part `Monsieur le duc de Feltre, faites-moi connaitre si l´on pourrait former à Turin un regiment de marche pour l´armée de Catalogne qui serait composé de 200 hommes du 1er regiment d´infanterie légère - de 300 hommes du 3º idem - de 200 hommes du 2eme de ligne….´ (Translation: ` Monsieur le duc de Feltre, let me know if we could form in Turin a march regiment for the Catalonia army which would be composed by 200 men from the first light infantry regiment - by 300 men of the third idem, by 200 men of the second…´) further adding `Le 16º qui est à Toulon pourrait envoyer 500 hommes à son 4º bataillon à l´armée de Catalogne, ce qui ferait pour cette armée un secours de 2000 hommes. Envoyez-moi un projet d´organisation de ce regiment et faites-moi connaitre quand il sera prêt´ (Translation: `The 16th regiment at Toulon could supply 500 men to the 4th battalion of the Catalonia army, which would give a grant of 2000 men for this army. Send me an organization project for this regiment and let me know when it will be ready´) Napoleon further suggests several ways of reinforcing the army in Catalonia and in Spain, stating in part `On complèterait ces battaillons avec ce qu´il y aurait de disponible aux 4º bataillons dont les dépôts sont en France et qui ont leurs bataillons de guerre en Hollande, en Allemagne et sur les côtes; et si l´on parvenait à les completer ce serait une force de 3 à 4000 hommes qui, avec les bataillons de marche ci-dessus demandés, formerait une division de 8000 hommes…´ (Translation: `We would complete these battalions with what would be available in the 4th battalions which warehouses are in France and which war battalions are in Holland, in Germany and on the coasts; and if we manage to complete them it will be a military presence of 3 to 4000 men who, together with the requested march battalions mentioned above, would make all together a division of 8000 men…) Before concluding Napoleon explains to the Duke de Feltre the advantages of such changes, saying `Cela aura l´avantage 1º de fournir 4000 hommes de renfort pour l´armée de Catalogne et 8000 hommes pour l´armée d´Espagne; 2º de diminuer le nombre des hommes presents sous les armes des regiments qui sont sur le pied de paix, c´est à dire des régiments qui sont sur les côtes de France, en Allemagne, en Hollande, etc.., ce qui diminuera la dépense´ (Translation: `This will have the advantage 1º of providing 4000 reinforcements for the army of Catalonia and 8000 men for the army of Spain; 2º to reduce the number of men present under the arms of regiments which are under peace status, that is to say regiments which are on the coasts of France, in Germany, in Holland, etc., which will reduce the expenses´) A letter of very interesting military content. Accompanied by a small 12mo holograph receipt, with traces of having been pinned to the bottom left corner. VG Henri Jacques Guillaume Clarke (1765-1818) Duc de Feltre and Minister of War under Napoleon. Later Marshal of France in 1816, one of six created under King Louis XVIII from 1815-24Claude François de Méneval (1778-1850) Baron of the Empire. Memoirist of the 19th century. Napoleon´s private secretary and his closest collaborator.
HILLARY EDMUND: (1919-2008) New Zealand mountaineer, the first man, with Tenzing Norgay, to reach the summit of Mount Everest, 1953. Signed colour 8 x 10 photograph of Hillary standing in a full-length pose, alongside Tenzing Norgay, at Camp IV in the Western Cwm at the foot of the Lhotse Face of Mount Everest in May 1953. Signed by Hillary in bold black ink with his name alone to a light area at the base of the image. With a small authentication sticker neatly affixed to the lower right corner. About EX
MARTI JOSE & ESTRADA PALMA TOMAS: José Martí (1853-1895) Cuban Poet, Writer and Revolutionary Philosopher. Martí is considered a national hero as well as a leading figure in Latin American literature. He became a symbol for Cuba's fight for independence in the 19th century, and is referred to as the ''Apostle of Cuban Independence''; & Tomas Estrada Palma (1835-1908) First President of Cuba 1902-1906, and previously during the Ten Year´s War. Remembered for allowing the Platt Amendment which ensured American dominance over Cuba. An exceptional and very attractive multiple D.S., `José Martí´, and `T. Estrada Palma´, two pages, large folio, New York, 20th January 1895, to Frederick W. Ramsden, in Spanish. The partially printed document bears the printed heading of the New York delegation of the Cuban Revolutionary party, being a title given to contributors in favour of the cause, a patriotic assistance fundraising to finance the war in favour of the Independence and for the Freedom of Cuba. The attractive document, printed in red ink, bears palms and a coat of arms to the front page. The document is signed by Marti and Estrada Palma in their capacity as delegates and is also signed by Gonzalo de Quesada as Secretary of the delegation. The lengthy handwritten text, is a manifesto in favour of Cuban Independence and freedom, against the Spanish occupancy and slavery, concluding with the motto ''Homeland and Freedom''. The document bears beneath the signatures a large black paper seal affixed of the Delegation of the Cuban Revolutionary Party. Small overall minor age wear, with small remnants of a former red wax seal to the lower edge. G to VG The present document is signed by Jose Marti on 20th 1895, only one week before drawing up the Uprising order. A month later, on 24th February, the uprising took place, and three months later Marti was killed at the battle of Dos Rios only a month after having returned to Cuba. Gonzalo de Quesada y Arostegui (1868-1915) was the key architect of Cuba´s Independence Movement with Jose Marti. Appointed Special Commissioner of Cuba to the United States in 1900. He later entered the diplomatic service, becoming minister to the United States. De Quesada authored ''A History of Free Cuba'' (1898) and ''Cuba'' (1905). He also edited Marti's literary works 1900-11.
PENNEY WILLIAM: (1909-1991)Baron Penney. English Mathematician. Penney was at the head of the British delegation working in the Manhattan Project, and had a leading role in the development of Britain´s nuclear programme, a clandestine programme which started in 1942 during WWII and which produced the first British atomic bomb in 1952. Signed 3.5 x 5.5 photograph, `W.G. Penney´, a newspaper photograph carefully affixed to a postcard. Signed in bold black ink to the lower white border. Overall age wear. F to G
YEAGER CHUCK: (1923-2020) American Brigadier General, a flying ace and test pilot who became the first pilot in history confirmed to have exceeded the speed of sound in level flight in October 1947. Signed and inscribed colour 10 x 8 photograph of Yeager standing outdoors in a three-quarter length pose, wearing flying overalls and with an aircraft on the runway in the immediate background. Signed by Yeager in black ink to a light area at the base of the image. About EX
BOUDIN EUGENE: (1824-1898) French marine and landscape painter, one of the first French artists to paint outdoors. Manuscript D.S., E. Boudin, one page, 8vo, n.p., June 1884, in French. Boudin lists ten of his canvasses and their individual prices, the titles including Jeters de Trouville, Trouville le port, La peche, Le Bac de Deauville, Le Bassin, Le Bordeaux, Bordeaux la rade etc., all of which total the sum of 2625 francs. Signed by Boudin at the foot and also signed a second time, a little indistinctly, to a revenue stamp neatly affixed to the lower left corner. Some age wear and overall staining, only very slightly affecting the text and signature, G
MARGARET PRINCESS: (1930-2002) Countess of Snowdon, younger sister of Queen Elizabeth II. A.L.S., Margaret, one page, 8vo, London, 19th March 1960, to Georgina Reinold (sic), on the printed stationery of Clarence House. The Princess writes, in full, 'I was most touched by your very kind letter of congratulations on my engagement. Thank you very much for your good wishes for my future happiness'. Accompanied by the original envelope hand addressed by Princess Margaret and signed by her with her initial ('M') to the lower left corner. About EX Georgina Reinhold had been Princess Margaret's French tutor. Princess Margaret became engaged to the photographer Antony Armstrong-Jones (later Earl of Snowdon) in October 1959; however, the official announcement was not made until 26th February 1960. The marriage ceremony, the first royal wedding to be broadcast on television, took place at Westminster Abbey on 6th May 1960. The couple remained married until their divorce in 1978.
PYNCHON THOMAS: (1937- ) American novelist. An extremely rare book signed and inscribed, being a soft cover edition of The Secret Integration, First Edition published by Aloes Books, London, 1980, one of a limited edition of 2,500 copies, with a cover collage and frontispiece illustration by Joe Tilson. Signed and inscribed by Pynchon ('For Irving - Thomas Pynchon') to the inside front cover. Some very minimal, light age wear and a few minor stains to the back cover, otherwise VG
MARCEL GABRIEL: (1889-1973) French Philosopher, Playwright and Christian Existentialist. Widely regarded as the first French Existentialist, Marcel dissociated himself from Jean-Paul Sartre, preferring to his own thought as "Philosophy of Existence". Rare and very interesting T.L.S., Gabriel Marcel, four pages, 4to, n.p. [Paris], n.d. [c.1946-48], to Bernard Wall, in French. The lengthy typed document, containing few corrections in Marcel´s hand, being an exceptional political & philosophical text about Europe´s unification. A premonitory thought by Marcel, stating in part `I do not hesitate when I think that under a cultural point of view the political unification of Europe is desirable. I will go even further saying that I think that if this union is not achieved gradually…it is the end not only of our culture but also of the principles which permit to give meaning to life. Because if we remain in this incoherence and disorder, we will be evidently sentenced to succumb in a relatively short time under the pressure either of the Soviet world or under America.´ Marcel further refers to Malraux, to freedom concept, to religion, anarchy, to Gugliemo Ferrero when he opposed to the world of quantity the one of quality, saying `Occidental Europe can only fight for the defence of the quality against a world of massive production´. Marcel further again refers to federalism and to Europe options of surviving after WWII, saying `We must be blind not to be convinced…the recent History is full of teaching lessons..´ Before concluding Marcel refers to Nation and Federalism, and compares Europe to a human body, again a premonitory thought, stating `.. a contagion of reason, of goodwill, of generosity. In the same way that histologically there are proliferations not only of carcinogenic cells, but also good cellular tissues to cicatrize a wound… Human being tissues are to be redone. For this reason, the narrow point of view of Nationalism must be outpaced, although this doesn´t mean to deny the Nation. On the contrary, it is very possible that the Federalism is the only way to regenerate the Nation concept, releasing it of its excessive tasks which are making it heavier and causing its sclerosis.´ An extremely interesting manifesto in favour of forgotten human values. Folded, with very small overall age wear, otherwise G
PEIXOTO JULIO AFRANIO: (1876-1947) Brazilian physician, writer, politician & historian. Manuscript D.S., Afranio Peixoto, one page, 4to, n.p., n.d., in French. Peixoto responds to a researcher's questionnaire entitled Enquete Internationale ('International Enquiry') with their questions at the head of the page, '1. Were your literary beginnings happy or difficult? 2. Did a means of existence (a second profession or personal wealth) allow you to exist as a Man of Letters, or was it just income from your pen? 3. What book made you most famous? Which do you consider your masterpiece?' Peixoto provides his answers to the three questions immediately beneath, stating that his literary beginnings were scandalous as when he was eighteen he wrote a symbolic tragedy in five acts which was printed in Leipzig in various colours (orange, red, blue, violet and black) and which caused a literary madness amongst the young students who followed his work, explaining that he was employed as a university professor, and was also involved in politics, adding that literature in Brazil is sumptuary, and remarking that his first novel, Le Sphinx, was published in many editions and that Bugrinha, which was translated into French, gave him most pleasure. Some very light, extremely minor age wear and one very small tear to the right edge, VG
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[PIUS II]: (1405-1464) Pope of the Catholic Church 1458-64. Document issued in the name of Pius II, being a Papal Bull, one page (vellum), oblong folio, Mantua, 4th October 1459, in Latin. The attractively penned secretarial text is untranslated although apparently relates to the office of a secretary. The word 'Pius' decoratively written and several other capital letters with foliate decorations and flourishes to the first line. Signed to the plica by the Scriptor Apostolicus Johannes de Tartarinis and beneath by Jacobus Lucensis. Contemporary docket to the verso. Lacking the seal and with four small holes where it would originally have been attached with cords, some further small holes and light staining and with some traces of former mounting to the verso, G
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[HITLER ADOLF]: (1889-1945) Fuhrer of the Third Reich 1934-45. JUNGE TRAUDL (1920-2002) Hitler's personal Private Secretary 1942-45, present with Hitler in the Fuhrerbunker during his last days. An unusual 4to Souvenir copy of Adolf Hitler's Political Testament, ten pages, 4to, Fuhrerbunker, Berlin, 29th April 1945. The Testament, dictated to and typed by Traudl Junge, consists of two parts, in the first referring to Hitler's motivations since volunteering in World War I, also stating 'It is untrue that I or anyone else in Germany wanted the war in 1939. It was desired and instigated exclusively by those international statesmen who were either of Jewish descent or worked for Jewish interests', giving his reasons for his intention to commit suicide, praising and thanking the German people for their support and achievements, and in the second part Hitler lays out his intentions for the government of Germany and the Nazi Party after his death, further naming the individuals whom he wished to be ''leaders of the nation'', including Karl Donitz as President of the Reich. The original document was signed by Hitler at the conclusion and witnessed by Joseph Goebbels, Wilhelm Burgdorf, Martin Bormann and Hans Krebs. The souvenir copy signed to the final page in blue ink by Junge, 'Typed by Traudl Junge, Hitler's Secretary'. EX
TURGENEV IVAN: (1818-1883) Russian Novelist and Playwright. Very rare A.L.S., `I. Tourgueneff´, one page, 8vo, St. Petersbourg, Wednesday 24th/12th March 1880, as Editor of the Messager d´Europe, to Emile Zola, in French. Turgenev apologizes for his late letter and explains that is mind is somewhere else since he came back to St. Petersburg, stating in part `Mon cher ami, il y a longtemps que j´aurais du vous écrire, et je viens vous faire mes excuses. Mais depuis que je suis ici, je n´ai vraiment pas la tête a moi, et c´est dans un tourbillon que je vis´ (My dear friend, I should have written to you a long time ago, and I come to apologize to you. But since I've been here, I really don't have my mind focused on what I should, and it's in a whirlwind that I live") Further Turgenev refers to Zola´s work, saying `J´ai parlé avec Stassioulevitch de votre proposition relativement a la biographie. Il trouve cet ouvrage trop volumineux pour une revue, et il préfere en faire des extraits pour ses lecteurs une fois qu´il aura paru´ ("I have spoken to Stassioulevitch about your proposal related to the biography. He finds this work too voluminous for a magazine, and he prefers to make extracts from it for his readers, but once it has been published") Further again Turgenev refers to Zola´s work Nana, stating `Vous savez sans doute déja que la vente de Nana a été défendue ici - On trouve que cet ouvrage offense les moeurs. Pour avoir le droit de l´acheter il faut être un haut personage ou avoir le rang de Conseiller…´ ("You probably already know that the sale of Nana has been forbidden here - they consider that this book offends morals. To have the right to buy it you must be an important person or have the rank of counselor..") Before concluding Turgenev explains to Zola his near future travelling plans, including Paris in May, and shakes his hand friendly. An extraordinary letter exchange between two of the leading novelists of the 19th century. With blank integral leaf. Edges with small remnants of former affixing, otherwise G Emile Zola (1840-1902) French Writer. Nominated for the first and second award of the Nobel of literature in 1901 and 1902. A leading figure in the political liberalization of France. Le Messager de l´Europe was a s a Petersburg newspaper which was first published in 1802 and which appeared until the 1830s twice a month. It moved to a conservative orientation from 1815. In 1814 they published Pushkin's poem To the Poet Friend. The idea of resuming the title and making it a quarterly review, in 1866, belonged to Mr. Stassioulevitch who directed it until 1908. The review became monthly in 1869 and ceased publication in 1918. Famous writers published extracts from their works or wrote articles, such as Turgenev, Ivan Goncharov or Alexander Ostrovsky. From the 1880s, the review took a rather "bourgeois-liberal" orientation and opposed the Marxism. Nana is a novel by Emile Zola. Completed in 1880, Nana is the ninth installment in the 20-volume Les Rougon-Macquart series. The novel was an immediate success.
‘I was quite delighted with Mrs. Shaw’s talent….’ MENDELSSOHN BARTHOLDY FELIX: (1809-1847) German composer of the early Romantic period. A good A.L.S., Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, three pages, 8vo, Hobart Place, Pimlico (London), 6th September 1837, to Sir George Smart, in English. The composer commences his letter with an apology, 'I should have answered your kind note which I received from the hands of Mrs. Shaw, much sooner, but for the hope I had of doing so in person & coming to Hampton Court to pay you a visit, which I am afraid I must now give up as the time of my residence here is unfortunately so limited and the few days I had in London are gone by, I hardly know how', continuing to ask when Smart may be in town again 'as I must not leave this country without shaking hands with you & thanking you again for much kindness & friendship'. Mendelssohn further writes 'I was quite delighted with Mrs. Shaw's talent and her singing my Air so perfectly well & in the manner in which I had wished it' and also remarks 'How I should have been happy to introduce my wife to Lady Smart - I was obliged to leave her on the Continent as she could not have stood the sea passage and although it is much better so I have many hours when I think it bad enough & wish I was in Germany. You will not be angry with me for saying this candidly - at least Lady Smart will not'. With integral address leaf in Mendelssohn's hand and with the small remnants of the original red wax seal (small area of paper loss caused by the original breaking, only slightly affecting one word of text). Some light, minimal age wear, VG Sir George Smart (1776-1867) English musician who, in 1836, had produced for the first time in England Mendelssohn's oratorio St. Paul at Liverpool. Smart married Frances Margaret Hope in 1832 and she has been described as 'amiable and delightfully intelligent'. Mary Shaw (1814-1876) English contralto, a pupil of Sir George Smart's. Shaw sang at the English premiere of St. Paul in 1836 and between 1838-39 appeared as a soloist with the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra in twelve concerts under Mendelssohn's baton. Shaw also created the role of Cuniza in the world premiere of Giuseppe Verdi's first opera, Oberto, at La Scala in 1839. Mendelssohn had married Cecile Charlotte Sophie Jeanrenaud (1817-1853) on 28th March 1837.
ANNUNZIO GABRIELE D´: (1863-1938) Prince of Montenevoso. Italian Writer, Poet and WWI Soldier. Known as "The Prophet". A good A.L.S., Gabriele d´Annunzio, (a large and attractive underlined signature), one page, 4to, n.p. [Paris], n.d., [25th June 1913, to Doctor Pozzi, in French. On his personal printed stationery bearing to the heading one of his printed devises "Me Ne Frego" ("I don´t give a damn"), d´Annunzio states `My dear Doctor, when I accepted the meeting at two, I did not realize that tomorrow I have friends for lunch and will not be free before four. Would you be so kind to give me an appointment time after four or before noon?..´ Very small overall age wear with small creasing to the borders, otherwise G Samuel-Jean Pozzi (1846-1918) French Surgeon. He established the first Chair of Gynecology in Paris in 1884 and few years later performed the first gastroenterostomy in France. In 1913, the year the present letter was written, Pozzi and Georges Clemenceau organized the first transplant symposium in Paris. Pozzi became a military surgeon joining the forces during WWI. He died assassinated by a patient who shot him and committed suicide later.
HUSAIN ZAKIR: (1897-1969) Third President of India 1967-69, and first Muslim President. Husain died in office. Co-founder of the Jamia Millia Islamia university. Signed 4 x 5.5º photograph `Zakir Husain´, the image depicting Husain in a close-up portrait pose. Signed in bold blue ink to a clear area of the image, also dated 27th May 1967 in his hand. Together with a T.L.S., `Zakir Husain´, one page, 4to, New Delhi, 27th May 1967, on his printed stationery, to G. Rothenhofer-Hediger, in German. Husain thanks his correspondent for his letter of congratulations dated May 10th on the occasion of his appointment as President of India. Small professional repair to the upper border verso. G to VG, 2
LUNACHARSKY ANATOLY: (1875-1933) Russian Marxist Revolutionary. Playwright and Journalist. Lunacharsky was the first Bolshevik Soviet People´s Commissar, and was at the head of the Ministry of Education. Signed 3.5 x 5.5 photograph `An. Lunatcharsky´, the image showing the Russian revolutionary in a formal head and shoulders pose. The image has been affixed to a very slightly larger card. Signed in bold black ink to the lower card border. Overall age wear and creasing, mostly to borders. F
TINBERGEN JAN: (1903-1994) Dutch Economist, winner of the first Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, 1969. A good and clean A.L.S., `J. Tinbergen´, one page, oblong 4to, La Haye, 6th November 1970, on his personal printed stationery "Prof. J. Tinbergen", in French. Tinbergen answers to his correspondent´s letter, stating `I safely received your letter dated 3rd November and it was with great pleasure that I respond to your questions. Even more because I find among the personalities who have already responded to you my colleague and friend René Roy who I admire so much…´ VG to EX René Roy (1894-1977) French Economist. Known for his contribution known as Roy´s Identity. A pioneer of the Econometry. Roy replaced Paul Samuelson as President of the Econometric Society.
DUFY RAOUL: (1877-1953) French Fauvist painter. A.L.S., Raoul Dufy, two pages, 8vo, (written to the first and third sides of the bifolium), Paris, 12th September 1917, to Jean Emile Laboureur, in French. Dufy enquires 'Voulez vous faire pour le prochain almanack des lettres et des arts edite par Poiret les douze dessins pour les mois du calendriar' (Translation: 'Do you want to do for the next almanack of letters and arts edited by Poiret the twelve drawings for the months of the calendar') and continues 'Je serais bien heureux si vous acceptiez car j'ai trouve bien jolis les derniers dessins que j'ai vus de vous. Il faudrait faire vite, il faudrait que vous m'envoyiez cela dans un mois. Dites moi vite que vous acceptez et n'oubliez pas de dire vos conditions' (Translation: 'I would be very happy if you accepted because I found the last drawings I saw of yours to be very pretty. You'd have to act quickly, you'd have to send it to me in a month. Tell me quickly that you accept and do not forget to state your conditions'), also explaining that he is sending him two copies of the letter, one to Paris and another to Nantes, as he doesn't have Laboureur's military address to hand, and concluding 'Je regrette bien de n'avoir pas eu la chance de vous recontrer a vos permissions j'espere que je ne vous manquerai pas a la prochaine. Repondez-moi vite' (Translation: 'I very much regret not having had the chance to meet you on your leave, I hope you won't miss me next time. Answer me quickly'). Accompanied by the original envelope hand addressed (to Paris) by Dufy. VG Jean Emile Laboureur (1877-1943) French painter, designer, engraver, watercolourist, lithographer and illustrator.
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