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Lot 1010
VASSILIKOS VASSILIS: (1934- ) Greek writer and diplomat whose most famous work is the political work Z (1967) which formed the basis for the award-winning film of the same title directed by Costa-Gavras. T.L.S., Vassilis Vassilikos, one page, 4to, Paris, 20th March 1968, to Monsieur D'Astier, in French. The writer forwards his correspondent a passage of text, in his lame French, which he felt honoured to be asked for, and hopes that D'Astier will be able to extract a few sentences from it. Together with the text referred to, stating, in part, 'Nous, les prix Lenine et les prix Nobel, nous unissons pour la premiere fois notre voix pour exprimer notre profonde inquietude au sujet de la source de notre civilisation, de nos principes de la democratie et de la dignite de l'homme: La Grece. La dictature militaire en Grece, survenue le 21 Avril 1967, et se perpetuant dans l'indifference de un monde par trop obsede par les guerres visibles, c'est un cas qui nous concerne tous. Notre peu d'information sur l'histoire tragique du peuple grec durant les trente dernieres annees, ne nous empeche pas de nous indigner contre l'usurpation du pouvoir par un groupe de colonels, contre l'emprisonnement des intellectuels, contre la censure de la presse, contre la suppression totale des droits les plus elementaires de l'homme……. A present qu'une annee s'est presque scoulee, et que les militaires, en changeant d'habits, jouent aux "demaguogues", nous voulons exprimer notre profonde solidarite avec le peuple grec, lequel, depuis l'antiquite, il sait gagne la veritable democratie au prix de luttes contre les tyrans ephemeres' (Translation: 'We, the Lenin laureates and the Nobel laureates, unite our voices for the first time to express our deep concern about the source of our civilisation, our principles of democracy and the dignity of man: Greece. The military dictatorship in Greece, which occurred on 21st April 1967, and perpetuates itself in the indifference of a world too obsessed with visible wars, is a case that concerns us all. Our lack of information on the tragic history of the Greek people during the last thirty years, does not prevent us from being indignant against the usurpation of power by a group of colonels, against the imprisonment of intellectuals, against the censorship of the press, against the total suppression of the most basic human rights……Now that a year has almost passed, and the military, by changing their clothes, are playing “demagogues”, we want to express our deep solidarity with the Greek people, who, since antiquity have known how to win true democracy at the cost of struggles against ephemeral tyrants'). With the typed return address panel clipped from Vassilikos's envelope stapled to the upper edge of the letter and with a couple of paperclip rust stains to the upper left corner of each page, otherwise VG, 2
Lot 1495
GEORGE VI: (1895-1952) King of the United Kingdom 1936-52. A.L.S., Albert, as Prince, two pages, 8vo, n.p. (Berkshire), 5th May 1917, to 'My dear Godfrey', on the printed stationery of Windsor Castle. The Prince thanks his correspondent for their letter 'and enclosing the one with regard to Talbot', remarking 'I think this ought to be all right. Under the circumstances it would be best if he came up with me to the “Malaya” as an officer's steward' and further adding that he will show the letters to Captain Boyle. The Prince also states, 'I am looking forward to going back to sea very much. It was very kind of you to have arranged all this for me, and I cannot thank you enough…..I don't expect I shall see you in London on Monday so I will say good-bye now. I hope we shall meet at S____ if Papa comes up some time'. Some light staining to the left edge of the first page, evidently caused by previous mounting, and only very slightly affecting a few letters of text. About VG
Lot 1508
HASSAN II: (1929-1999) King of Morocco 1961-99. D.S., as King, at the foot in Arabic, one page, folio, Royal Palace, Rabat, 2nd July 1968, in Arabic. The attractive partially printed document features the colour coat of arms of Morocco at the head and has gold and red printed decorative borders, and awards Lorenzo Paraci Tauadi (?), First Counsel at the Embassy of Italy, with the Sharifian Order of Alawi, Commander Class. Countersigned at the foot by Abdul Bishir, Director of Royal Ceremonies and Decorations. Some very light, extremely minor age wear and a few very small tears to the upper edge, otherwise VG
Lot 1575
‘your dear Papa was his worse and only enemy’ GRANT JULIA: (1826-1902) American First Lady of the United States 1869-77, wife of President Ulysses S. Grant. A.L.S., Julia D Grant, four pages, 8vo, Altamonte Springs, Florida, 24th March 1893, to Master Algernon Sartoris ('My dear Algie'), on black bordered mourning stationery. Grant states that her grandson's letter was read with much pleasure and continues to inform him 'I was astonished at the photographs of your Mama and yourself, why you are a man in stature and now I will feel much better since your dear Papa is now more your Mama will have her dear son to protect and care for her, and Algie you must never forget this great trust and responsibility…..and I for one feel that we may trust you', further remarking 'I hope I may with out hurting you say your dear Papa was his worse and only enemy - we all liked him. He was handsome and accomplished. He had everything to make a successful and happy life', also adding that she is enclosing some postage stamps ('I have just sent the same to little Ulysses at Vienna for his collection') and letting him know that she will be in New York during May, concluding by writing 'With a great deal of love to your dear Mama and sisters and with a great deal for yourself dear Algie, I am always your ever loving grandmama'. Accompanied by the original envelope addressed to her grandson in London. Some light age wear and with a small stain to the first page and two neat splits to the edges of folds repaired with tape, only very slightly affecting the text, which remains perfectly legible. GAlgernon Edward Sartoris (1877-1928) American diplomat, grandson of Ulysses S. Grant. Algernon Charles Frederick Sartoris (1851-1893) English Justice of the Peace, the first husband of Ellen 'Nellie' Grant (1855-1922) daughter of Ulysses S. Grant and Julia Grant. Sartoris and Grant divorced in 1889 and the former died at the untimely age of 41 from pneumonia in Capri, Italy.
Lot 1108
‘The first vaccine I will send you tomorrow is to be tested for its strengthrelative to the second you will receive’ PASTEUR LOUIS: (1822-1895) French chemist and microbiologist, renowned for his discoveries of the principles of vaccination and pasteurisation. An excellent A.L.S., L. Pasteur, one page, 8vo, Paris, 8th January 1882, to 'Monsieur le Directeur', in French. Pasteur writes to give his correspondent specific instructions regarding an experiment with the vaccination of his sheep, 'voici ce que je vous demande de faire: Partager votre lot de 30 moutons en deux de 15 chacun. Inoculer le premier vaccin (qui partira demain) a une cuisse seulement, a un des lots de 15. Inoculer le meme premier vaccin a chaque cuisse et simultanement et en meme quantite. Marquer d'un signe chaque lot pour bien les distinguer. Dans une douzaine de jours vous recevrez le deuxieme vaccin que vous inoculerez aux 30 moutons, de la meme maniere, par une seule piqure. Le premier vaccin que je vous enverrai demain est a essayer pour sa force relativement au second que vous recevrez. Mon but en vous demandant d'agir ainsi est de savoir 1. Ce que feront les deux piqures simultanees sur le premier lot. 2. Si les 15 du 2eme lot seront aussi bien vaccines par une seule piqure du premier. A cet effet veuillez prier vos habiles professeurs MM Puech et Sabat de prendre pendant 6 jours la temperature anale avec le meme thermometre des 30 moutons a la suite des premieres inoculations et apres le 2eme vaccin.....Je vous enverrai en son temps du virus charbonneux si vous n'en avez pas' (Translation: 'Here is what I ask you to do: Divide your lot of 30 sheep into two of 15 each. Inoculate the first vaccine (which will leave tomorrow) in one thigh only, in one of the batches of 15. Inoculate the same first vaccine in each thigh and simultaneously and in the same quantity. Mark each batch with a sign to distinguish them clearly. In a dozen days you will receive the second vaccine which you will inoculate 30 sheep, in the same way, with a single injection. The first vaccine I will send you tomorrow is to be tested for its strength relative to the second you will receive. My purpose in asking you to do so is to find out 1. What the two simultaneous bites will do on the first batch. 2. If the 15 of the 2nd batch will be as well vaccinated by a single injection of the first. For this purpose please ask your skilful teachers MM Puech and Sabat to take for 6 days the anal temperature with the same thermometer of the 30 sheep following the first inoculations and after the 2nd vaccine……I will send you anthrax virus if you don't have one'). With blank integral leaf. Neatly tipped at the left edge to a guard and bound within a handsome dark blue morocco small 4to presentation folder with a number of blank pages, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt and with a gilt stamped title to the spine. Contained within a custom marbled slipcase. A letter of significant content. VG
Lot 1311
NAPOLEON I: (1769-1821) Emperor of the French 1804-14, 1815. Manuscript Document, unsigned, with four passages struck through in bold, dark ink in Napoleon's hand, five pages (all edges gilt and featuring circular watermarks of the French Imperial Eagle and Napoleon in profile), folio, n.p., August 1810, in French. The document is a draft of the Emperor's decree on the dissolution of the Dutch Guard and is set out in fourteen numbered articles, in part, 'Napoleon, Empereur des Francias, Roi d'Italie et protecteur de la Confederation du Rhin. Nous avons decrete et decretons ce qui suit: Article 1er La Garde hollandaise fera partie de notre garde imperiale sous la denomination de garde hollandaise. Article 2e La premiere compagnie des gardes du corps restera organisee telle qu'elle est, avec la denomination de velites hollandais. Les officiers a la suite de cette compagnie, les sous-officiers et les velites qui ont rang d'officier seront places dans la ligne. Article 3e La 2e, la 3e et la 4e compagnies des gardes du corps seront incorpores savoir: la 2e dans le regiment des grenadiers de la garde hollandaise, la 3e et la 4e dans les regiments de grenadiers et de chasseurs a pied de notre garde. Les officiers a la suite des sous-officiers de ces 3 compagnies qui ont rand d'officier seront places dans la ligne........Article 7e La compagnie d'artillerie legere de la garde hollandaise conservera sa denomination, et restera attachee a l'artillerie legere de notre guarde. Article 8e La compagnie du train d'artillerie de la garde hollandaise conservera egalement sa denomination sera attachee au bataillon du train d'artillerie de notre garde. Article 9e Les veterans de la garde hollandaise conserveront leur organisation. Ils seront employes a la garde de notre palais imperial de notre bonne ville d'Amsterdam. Article 10e Les officiers de tout grade qui par l'effet de la nouvelle organisation de la garde hollandaise se trouveront a la suite ou sans emploi, seront places dans la ligne.......Article 13e Ne seront admis dans notre vieille garde que les Francais et les Hollandais d'origine. Les etrangers qui se trouvent dans ce corps seront places dans les fusiliers de notre garde ou dans la ligne. Ils pourront meme etre incorpores dans une des gardes royales de Westphalie, de Naples, ou d'Espagne. Article 14e La solde, les masses de toute espece resteront les memes comme par le passe, jusques au 1er janvier 1811, epoque a laquelle il sera fait un changement a cet egard' (Translation: 'Napoleon, Emperor of France, King of Italy and Protector of the Confederation of the Rhine. We have decreed and we decree as follows: Article 1 The Dutch Guard will form part of our Imperial Guard under the denomination of Dutch Guard. Article 2 The first company of bodyguards will remain organised as it is, with the denomination of Dutch velites.The officers following this company, the non-commissioned officers and the velites who have the rank of officer will be placed in the line. Article 3 The 2nd, 3rd and 4th companies of bodyguards will be incorporated, namely: the 2nd in the regiment of grenadiers of the Dutch Guard, the 3rd and 4th in the regiments of grenadiers and chasseurs a pied of our guard. The officers following the non-commissioned officers of these 3 companies who have the rank of officer will be placed in the line…..Article 7 The light artillery company of the Dutch Guard will retain its denomination, and will remain attached to the light artillery of our guard. Article 8 The company of the artillery train of the Dutch Guard will also retain its denomination will be attached to the battalion of the artillery train of our guard. Article 9 The veterans of the Dutch Guard will retain their organisation. They will be employed in guarding our Imperial Palace in our good city of Amsterdam. Article 10 Officers of all ranks who, by the effect of the new organisation of the Dutch Guard, find themselves out of service or unemployed, will be placed in the line……Article 13 Only the French and the Dutch of origin will be admitted into our old guard. The foreigners who find themselves in this corps will be placed in the fusiliers of our guard or in the line. They could even be incorporated into one of the royal guards of Westphalia, Naples or Spain. Article 14 The pay, the masses of all kinds will remain the same as in the past, until 1st January 1811, when a change will be made in this respect'). With blank integral leaf. An interesting document demonstrating the Emperor's talent for organisation. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VGThe Dutch Guard had been created in 1808 by Louis Bonaparte, King of Holland, at the request of his elder brother to take part in the Peninsular War. Following the annexation of the Kingdom of Holland by the French Empire in 1810, the brigade was officially disbanded and its personnel (who had become French citizens) and soldiers distributed amongst the different existing military bodies, as confirmed in the present document. The decree would be promulgated in the following month, September 1810.
![[NUREMBERG TRIALS]: JODL ALFRED (1890-1946) German Generaloberst, Chief of the Operations Staff of the German Armed Forces H](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/490e7209-4b7e-4aa3-9ba4-afab011e768f/1d22cc26-faa7-477d-b3dc-afac00d94399/468x382.jpg)
Lot 1396
[NUREMBERG TRIALS]: JODL ALFRED (1890-1946) German Generaloberst, Chief of the Operations Staff of the German Armed Forces High Command 1939-45. An historically significant A.L.S., Jodl, (and also signed Alfred Jodl at the head of the first page), two pages, folio, n.p. (Nuremberg), 22nd October 1945, to the Major of the Royal British Army who is charged with the retaining of Defence Counsels [i.e. Airey Neave], in German. Jodl states that he would like to quote several extracts from letters which he has received from his wife regarding the appointments of a defence counsel, in part, '6.9. I make a most fervent plea that you will not undervalue the importance of a good lawyer for your defence. Dr. Sack, Berlin, and Prof. Grimm, Muenster, have been especially recommended to me. 25.9. I have been advised that a good criminal lawyer would perhaps be better than a civil lawyer…..26.9. I have been able to find out that if we want to retain privately a legal counsel that we shall have to pay him ourselves. From what? I suggest that we just let the Americans appoint the German counsel. If you want to retain one privately, perhaps I can find someone who will take the case without pay. I'll have to get at that right away, so that no time will be lost later'. Jodl concludes his letter by remarking 'In answer, I wrote my wife that I should like to have Prof. Mitteis, Rostock. I don't know whether my wife ever received this letter, and. If so, whether she will be able to get in touch with Prof. Mitteis. The Court should do that'. Neatly inlaid and with several file holes to the upper edge, only very slightly affecting a few words of text. Some very light, minor age toning, about VG Airey Neave (1916-1979) British Lieutenant Colonel, the first British prisoner-of-war to succeed in escaping from Oflag IV-C at Colditz Castle during World War II. After the war Neave served with the International Military Tribunal at the Nuremberg Trials. As a well-known war hero (as well as being a qualified lawyer who spoke fluent German) Neave was honoured with the role of reading the indictments to the Nazi leaders on trial. After the end of World War II, Jodl was indicted at the Nuremberg Trials on charges of conspiracy to commit crimes against peace, planning, initiating and waging wars of aggression, war crimes and crimes against humanity. The principal charges against him related to his signing of the criminal Commando and Commissar Orders. Found guilty on all charges, he was sentenced to death and executed in Nuremberg in 1946. Provenance: The present document originated from the archives of Dr. Hans Werner who was responsible for directing the printing of the Record of the Trial of Major War Criminals in 42 volumes and in three different languages (English, French & German) immediately following the Nuremberg Trials.
Lot 1576
ROOSEVELT ELEANOR: (1884-1962) American diplomat, activist and political figure, First Lady of the United States 1933-45. T.L.S., Eleanor Roosevelt, one page, 8vo, New York, 28th December 1948, to Mr. Fluth. Roosevelt states that she doesn't feel that there will be an opportunity of her speaking to her correspondent's class in the spring, explaining 'In late February I am planning to make a lecture trip and will be away until March 16. In April and May I shall be working on the United Nations and in the meantime I have all the engagements I can keep'. About EX
![[GANDHI MAHATMA]: (1869-1948) Indian political and spiritual leader during the Indian independence movement. An historic D.S](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/490e7209-4b7e-4aa3-9ba4-afab011e768f/f7e8a9bc-abf0-4aea-ae43-afac00da29d1/468x382.jpg)
Lot 1600
[GANDHI MAHATMA]: (1869-1948) Indian political and spiritual leader during the Indian independence movement. An historic D.S., B. L. Taneja, by Doctor B. L. Taneja, Director of Pathology, one page, 4to, New Delhi, 22nd January [1948]. The partially printed document, completed in typescript, is an official medical form issued by the Pathological Laboratory of Irwin Hospital, New Delhi, and is a Report on Blood II prepared for Mahatma Gandhi just eight days prior to his assassination (and only two days after having survived an attempted assassination), the report indicating that Gandhi was in fine health for a man of 78 years of age with normal levels of uric acid, cholesterol (150 mgs per 100 c.c. of blood against a normal level of 100 to 200) and plasma protein, a slightly high although average level of sugar (120 mgs per 100 c.c. of blood against a normal level of 80 to 120) and a marginally higher level of calcium (12 mgs per 100 c.c. of serum against a normal level of 9 to 11.5). Signed by Taneja at the foot above his official ink stamp. A rare and incredibly poignant document. Two file holes to the left edge and a couple of small staple holes to the upper left corner, none of which affect the text. VGThe present document once accompanied Gandhi's Report on Blood I document which was prepared a day earlier, on 21st January 1948, also by Dr. B. L. Taneja at the Irwin Hospital in New Delhi. The first report is known to have indicated a Haemoglobin level of 82%, a white blood cell (Leucocyte) count of 7,400, and a red blood cell (Erythrocyte) count of 4,790,000.In January 1948 Gandhi was living (in two unpretentious rooms) at Birla House in New Delhi from where he was conducting prayer meetings in the gardens. The first attempt by Nathuram Godse and his colleagues to assassinate Gandhi took place on 20th January 1948 when a grenade was thrown at the crowd listening to Gandhi speak in a park, leaving him alone on the speakers' platform. Godse's accomplices then lost their nerve and instead of hurling another grenade at the isolated Gandhi they instead fled amongst the crowd who had created a chaotic stampede. On 30th January 1948 Gandhi, accompanied by his great niece and another young lady, made his way on foot to a prayer meeting when he was confronted at close range by Nathuram Godse who fired three bullets into Gandhi's chest. Gandhi was immediately carried to Birla House and, having lost a lot of blood, was pronounced dead approximately thirty minutes later.
![[GASTRONOMY]: BERCHOUX JOSEPH (1760-1838) French poet and humourist credited with inventing the word gastronomy as a result o](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/490e7209-4b7e-4aa3-9ba4-afab011e768f/b5de5753-544e-4cd6-a072-afac00d88c24/468x382.jpg)
Lot 1224
[GASTRONOMY]: BERCHOUX JOSEPH (1760-1838) French poet and humourist credited with inventing the word gastronomy as a result of his poem La Gastronomia (1801) which praised the culinary arts. A.L.S., Berchoux, three pages, 4to, Arly, 16th December 1829, to Monsieur Dumont at the Ministry of the Interior in Paris, in French. Berchoux wonders if his correspondent will remember the old countryman 'qui a censure pendant quelques mois tout pire de vous au ministere de l'interieur' (Translation: 'who for a few months censored everything worst about you at the Ministry of the Interior') although continues to seek a small favour, having been encouraged in the process by Mr and Mrs St. Cyr, and quoting from a note that he has received, 'le retranchement de 200,000 f opere par la loi de finance de 1830 sur les fonds speciaux du ministere.....dans la necessite de proposer a Sa Majeste la diminution quelques allocations acordees sur les fonds et datee du 1er Janvier 1830. Celle......M. Berchoux sera reduite a 1500 f' (Translation: 'the deduction of 200,000 francs operated by the finance law of 1830 on the special funds of the ministry….in the need to propose to His Majesty the reduction of some allocations granted on the funds and dated 1st January 1830. That…..of Mr. Berchoux will be reduced to 1500 francs'). Berchoux further writes 'Il une semble que lors de la discussion du dernier Budjet quand il fut question de toucher aux lettres, la chambre passa a l'ordre du jour...... S'il est question en effet d'une mesure generale qui retrancherait tout brusquement un quart de toutes les pensions litteraires, ou si cette mesure me regarde uniquement, si cela serait facheux pour moi et j'etais bien loin de m'y attendre dans le ministere actuel. Le serait une bien petite economie au prejudice d'un homme qui touche a sa 70e annee, mais je n'ai plus rien a dire, si je n'epouve qu'un sort commun. Poriez vous dans tous las cas me procurer une expedition du rapport qui fut fait en ma faveur pour M. de Corbiere pour m'obtenir une pension? J'y ai vu la signature du roi: il me servirait du moins de titre en cas d'evenement' (Translation: 'It seems that during the discussion of the last Budget, when it was a question of touching on letters, the chamber passed to the order of the day…..If it is indeed a question of a general measure which would suddenly cut off a quarter of all literary pensions, or if this measure concerns me alone, that would be unfortunate for me and I was far from expecting it in the current ministry. It would be a very small saving to the detriment of a man who is nearing his 70th year, but I have nothing more to say, if I only fear a common fate. Could you in any case get me a copy of the report that was made in my favour for Mr. de Corbiere to obtain a pension for me? I saw the King's signature there: it would serve me at least as a title in case of an event') and concludes 'Vous aurez le plaisir de voir M & Mme de St Cyr vers la fin de fevrier. J'espere pouvoir les aller rejoindre au mois d'Avril. Il sera pour une fois bien agreable de vous revoir encore si vous n'avais pas trop de repugnance pour un censeur l'etait, a la verite, un triste metier. .........J'attends un mot de vous a votre premier loisir en attendant je vous prie de croire d'avance a toute ma reconnaissance' (Translation: 'You will have the pleasure of seeing Mr and Mrs de St Cyr towards the end of February. I hope to be able to join them in April. For once it will be very pleasant to see you again if you weren't too reluctant to be censored; it was, in truth, a sad profession…….I am waiting for a word from you at your first leisure and while waiting, please believe in advance in all my gratitude'). With autograph address panel to the verso of the final page and the small remnants of a seal (some tears and a small area of paper loss, slightly affecting the text, caused by the original breaking of the seal). A few small, neat tears to the edges, G
Lot 588
WELLES ORSON: (1915-1985) American actor & film director, Academy Award winner. A good vintage signed and inscribed 9.5 x 7.5 photograph of Welles in a full-length pose in costume as Charles Foster Kane, seated at one end of a long dining table, reading a newspaper, as Dorothy Comingore, in costume as Susan Alexander Kane, Kane's mistress and second wife, is seated in a full-length pose at the opposite end of the table, also reading a newspaper, in a scene from the drama film Citizen Kane (1941). Signed by Welles in dark ink to a light area of the image. Welles was nominated for both a Best Actor and Best Director Oscar for his work on Citizen Kane, his first feature film. Signed photographs of Welles from Citizen Kane, today regarded as one of the greatest films ever made, are rare and highly desirable. VG
Lot 1504
BRITISH ROYALTY: Small, miscellaneous collection of printed ephemera, facsimile letters etc., relating to various members of the British royal family, largely dating from the second half of the 20th century, including two Christmas greetings cards bearing autopen signatures of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, each featuring colour photographs to the inside of the royal couple accompanied by close family members, 1972 & 1980; a sepia cabinet photograph by Lafayette of the young Prince George of Wales (future Duke of Kent) seated in a full-length pose wearing a kilt, 1910; a facsimile A.L.S. of the future King George VI, when Prince Albert, championing firms who have welfare schemes in place, June 1919; other letters and documents etc. bearing facsimile signatures of George VI, Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother (2) and Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips; an original pen and ink caricature of Edward, Duke of Windsor by Frech; a printed 4to brochure relating to Westminster Abbey's new pipe organ by Harrison & Harrison of Durham, installed in 1937, stating that it 'will be used for the first time at the Coronation of His Majesty King Edward VIII on the 12th May, 1937' (subsequently abandoned owing to the abdication) and accompanied by an A.L.S. by Sir Ernest Bullock (1890-1979) English organist at Westminster Abbey 1928-41, jointly responsible for the music at the Coronation of King George VI, two pages, oblong 8vo, The Little Cloister, Westminster Abbey, 20th January 1938, informing his correspondent that the Coronation Book published by Novello contains details of all the music performed at the event and remarking 'I am glad to hear the service came through well, and it is true that the records, considering they were taken from the actual service, are also good'; etc. Generally G to about VG, 26
Lot 1479
HENRY FREDERICK: (1594-1612) Prince of Wales, the eldest son and heir apparent of James VI and I, King of England and Scotland, and his wife Anne of Denmark. A fine, extremely rare D.S., Henry P, as Prince of Wales, at the head, one page (vellum), oblong folio, n.p. (Richmond), n.d. (30th May 1611), in Latin. The attractive and boldly penned document is a Warrant for a grant of office and states, in part, 'Henry first-born son of the most mighty James, of England, Scotland, France and Ireland king, Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall and Earl of Chester, to all to whom the present letters might come greetings; know you that we of Our special grace, certain knowledge and mere motion have given and granted and by these presents do give and grant to our beloved and faithful Francis Crane, gentleman, the office of clerk to our council, our chamber at London or at Westminster or elsewhere appointed called or reputed or to be appointed, reputed or named the Prince's Council Chamber, and keeper of Our books and records there; and we have made, ordained and constituted the same Francis Crane clerk of Our council of Our chamber aforesaid and do make…..the said office with its appurtenances to the aforesaid Francis Crane, by himself or by his sufficient deputy or sufficient deputies for as long as it might please us, and further of Our fuller grace we have given and granted and by these presents do give and grant to the aforesaid Francis Crane…..the wage and fee of thirty pounds by year of lawful money of England, to be received and taken yearly by the hands of Our receiver general of Our treasury being in the hands of Our same receiver general for the time being to be paid yearly on the feasts of St Michael the Archangel and the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary by equal portions…..' Countersigned at the conclusion as examined by Thomas Stephens, Attorney General to the Prince of Wales in 1610 & 1611, and, most unusually, with a minute in English at the foot, also signed by Stephens, explaining the content of the document to the Prince, in full, 'This containeth a grant by your highness to Francis Crane gentleman of the office of clerk of your highness's council and keeping of your books and records in your council chamber during your pleasure with the fee of thirty pounds a year for exercise of the same office, payable by your receiver-general out of your treasure and is done upon signification of your good pleasure in this behalf by Mr [Adam] Newton your highness's secretary'. Autographs of Prince Henry Frederick are extremely rare as a result of his untimely death at the age of 18 from typhoid fever. Neatly inlaid to the upper and lower edges, very slightly irregularly trimmed to the left edge and with some very light, minor dust staining and age wear to the edges, none affecting the text or signatures, VGSir Francis Crane (c.1579-1636) English courtier and tapestry manufacturer, the founder of Mortlake Tapestry Works. Crane served both Prince Henry and his younger brother Charles, who was later crowned King Charles I, becoming auditor-general to Prince Charles in May 1617 and a member of his council in 1623. Crane was considered of sufficient social standing to become lay chancellor of the Order of the Garter in July 1626. Crane's fame rests on his establishment of the manufactory at Mortlake. Bearing his initials, the finest tapestries ever made in England are his lasting memorial. In 1618 James I's 'princely cogitation' led his privy council to enquire into certain possibilities of tapestry manufacture. Crane's proposals were accepted and, in August 1619, having been granted fees for the making of three baronets to offset initial costs, he acquired property at Mortlake for erecting workshops. These could accommodate eighteen looms, and by 1637 140 persons were dependent on the manufactory. During his lifetime, Crane's Flemish weavers, besides copying individual paintings, produced sets from seven major tapestry series. Sir Adam Newton (d.1630) Royal official, a native of Scotland, who was appointed tutor to Prince Henry in 1599. In October 1604 Newton had apparently been promised by the King the deanery of Durham, but when it became vacant there was competition for the post and Newton was able to call upon Prince Henry to support his claims, Newton was duly installed as dean on 27th September 1606; he then served as an absentee. In 1610 Prince Henry was given a separate household, in which Newton served as his secretary. Following the death of Prince Henry in November 1612 Newton became receiver-general in the household of Prince Charles, relinquishing to Thomas Murray (1564-1623) his claim to the secretaryship.Great hope and enormous expectations were invested in Henry, who died at the age of eighteen. 'The Flower of his House, the Glory of his Country, and the admiration of all Strangers', he 'epitomized the yearning of those who wished England to lead Protestant Europe in a great crusade against the might of Catholic Spain. He simultaneously embodied the aspirations of a new era in the arts, creating a court which would have rivalled the Medici grand dukes in Florence or that of Rudolf II of Prague. He formed the first royal collection of works of art, re-established the royal library, imported the first Renaissance bronzes (by Giovanni Bologna) into England, and purchased antique gems and medals. Major artists were recruited' including Isaac Oliver and Inigo Jones. James I 'found himself outshone by an heir whose far-ranging interests embraced not only the arts, but also the navy, equestrianism, garden-design, festivals and the sciences' (Roy Strong, Henry Prince of Wales and England's Lost Renaissance, 1986).An exceptional rarity - American Book Prices Current record only three other documents signed by Prince Henry as having appeared at auction in the last thirty years.
Lot 947
SAND GEORGE: (1804-1876) French Novelist who used the pseudonym of George Sand, her real name being Amantine Dupin. Also known for her romantic affairs with artists, including Frédéric Chopin and Alfred de Musset. An excellent A.L.S., George Sand (..M.lle la quintinie.), two pages, 8vo, Nohant, June 1863, to Mr. Gueneau de Mussy, in French. Written to the first and third page, the first being a blank leaf with the addressee´s name written in Sand´s hand. To the third page, bearing at the heading a blind embossed stamp with her initials, Sand copies an interesting selected part from her new novel Mademoiselle La Quintinie, `Pour atteindre ce cercle du vrai où aucun mal ne tente plus l´homme éclairé et convaincu, il n´est pas besoin de mortification, de cilice, de jeûnes et de luttes avec Satan; non!.....ce chemin s´appelle l´examen sans entraves et la religion sans mystères.´ An attractive document signed by Sand, adding beneath her name the heroine´s name and title of her just recently published novel. Very small folding, otherwise VG
Lot 28
LAUREL & HARDY: LAUREL STAN (1890-1965) & HARDY OLIVER (1892-1957) English and American film comedians. A wonderful and extraordinarily large vintage signed and inscribed sepia 18.5 x 14.5 photograph by both Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy individually, the classic image depicting the duo in head and shoulders poses together, each wearing their trademark bowler hats. Photograph by Clarence 'Stax' Graves and signed ('Stax') by him in pencil beneath the image. Signed by Laurel ('Stan') and Hardy ('Oliver') in fountain pen ink with their first names to the lower photographer's mount and inscribed in Laurel's hand, 'To Billy & Gladys, Our best wishes & kind thoughts always!', and further dated 1934 by Laurel. Attractively framed and glazed to an overall size of 22 x 18. Signed photographs of this size and exceptional quality are very rarely encountered. EXClarence 'Stax' Graves (1885-1972) American still photographer associated with the Hal Roach Studios.
Lot 923
STENDHAL: (1783-1842) Marie-Henri Beyle. French writer considered one of the early and foremost practitioners of realism, whose works include Le Rouge et le Noir (1830). A.L.S., M. Beyle, one page, 4to, n.p., 10th November 1831, to the publisher Monsieur Levavasseur, in French. Stendhal states that Monsieur Colomb has not received the one hundred francs from Levavasseur and remarks 'Je vous prie de reparer cet oubli et de terminer cette petite affaire par des a compte….' (Translation: 'Please correct this omission and end this little affair with a down payment…..') further informing his correspondent that he purchased an edition of The History of the French Revolution by Thiers at a cost of 35 francs, adding that Monsieur Colomb could return the Paris edition to him, and concluding by sending 'Bien des compliments a l'auteur de Fragoletta' (Translation: 'Many compliments to the author of Fragoletta'). With address panel in Stendahl's hand to the verso and with the small remnants of a red wax seal. Some light uniform age toning and a few minor stains, G Adolphe Thiers (1797-1877) French statesman and historian who served as Prime Minister of France in 1836 and 1840 and later as President of France 1871-73. His celebrated Histoire de la Revolution franciase, the first major history in French of the Revolution, was published in ten volumes from 1823-27 and was highly praised by French critics. Henri de Latouche (1785-1851) French poet and novelist whose novel Fragoletta ou Naples et Paris en 1799 (1829) attained a success of notoriety.
Lot 1277
VINCENT FRANCOIS-NICOLAS: (1766/67-1794) French radical, Secretary General of the War Ministry in the First French Republic, a significant figure in the French Revolution and a prominent member of the Hebertist faction. Guillotined. L.S., Vincent, one page, 4to, n.p. (Paris), 27th June 1793, in French. Vincent writes, in full, 'Laisser Tisson chef d'un bataillon de volontaires nomme gal. de brigade dans un autre armee. A quelle armee Pille adjutant general est-il employe?' (Translation: 'Leave Tisson, leader of a battalion of volunteers named Gal. Brigade, in another army. In which army is Pille, adjutant general, employed?'). A manuscript note in an unidentified hand, made in response to Vincent's instructions and enquiry, appears in the left margin. Autographs of Vincent are scarce as a result of his execution by guillotine at the age of 27 having been tried and found guilty, along with fellow Hebertists, of conspiring in an attempt to overthrow the Committee of Public Safety and ensure the reestablishment of the monarchy. Some light age wear and a few minor stains to the lower edge, otherwise VG
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Lot 915
VALERY PAUL: (1871-1945) French Poet and Philosopher. A very fine A.L.S., `Paul Valery´, three pages, 8vo, n.p. [Paris], Thursday 2nd March 1944, to Monsieur Bourguignon, in French. On his personal stationery, bearing his blind embossed Parisian address to the upper left corner, Valery explains to his correspondent the reason of his absence at the council session, stating `Mon état de santé, encore bien incertain, ne m´a pas permis d´assister à la séance d´hier du Conseil, et d´avoir le plaisir de vous y rencontrer. Je vous aurais vivement remercié de l´envoi que vous avez bien voulu me faire de ce bel album napoléonien´ (“My health, still very uncertain, did not allow me to attend yesterday´s Council meeting, and to have the pleasure of meeting you there. I would have sincerely thanked you for sending me this beautiful Napoleonic album”) Valery further refers to the Emperor, Napoleon, and to the Malmaison museum which his under the direction of his correspondent, saying `…ravivant mes souvenirs de la Malmaison et du Musée de l´armée. Il faut avouer qu´on ne peut pas se lasser de songer à l´Empereur. Tout ce qui contribue à nous faire imaginer plus précisément cet être extraordinaire nous est précieux…´ (“…rekindling my memories of Malmaison and the Army Museum. We must admit that one cannot get tired of thinking of the Emperor. Anything that helps us imagine this extraordinary human being more precisely is precious to us...”) Further again Valery comments that during his next visit he will relate to his correspondent few very interesting things related to Napoleon, stating in part `…je vous raconterai une ou deux choses qui vous intéresseront… et une troisième qui vous intéressera certainement, toutes les trois relatives à notre héros…´ (“… I will tell you one or two things that will be of interest to you… and a third that will certainly be of interest to you, all three relating to our hero…”) Paper with a Verge Muller watermark. Very light crease to the bottom right corner, otherwise VG Jean Bourguignon (1876-1953) French Historian. Curator of the Malmaison Museum 1917-46, a house which was offered by Napoleon Bonaparte to his spouse Josephine de Beauharnais. He was also curator of the Museum of the Armies, and a specialist in the French Revolution and Napoleonic era, publishing several works. Bourguignon was the author of the first biography of Arthur Rimbaud.
Lot 862
KUBIN ALFRED: (1877-1959) Austrian printmaker and illustrator. A.L.S., Alfred Kubin, to two sides of a folding 8vo greetings card, the front cover featuring a printed illustration of a horse by Kubin, Zwickledt, Wernstein am Inn, 28th May 1947, to Max Wagner, in German. Kubin announces 'You are not just an Archimedes but also one who sees behind the curtain and a sympathiser to all those who aren't bickering', continuing to remark that around seven weeks have been disturbed, 'First those from the…..country in hundredfold, then, as a comet tail and hindered by censorship, those…..”foreigners”', and also referring to becoming an honorary citizen of the provincial capital and attending a dinner in the city hall ('Is such official manner appropriate with my being???'). Kubin's signature appears at the foot of the illustration to the front cover. Accompanied by the original envelope hand addressed by Kubin. Together with an unsigned oblong 8vo printed folding leaflet issued for an exhibition of Kubin's works at the Galerie Karl Buchholz in Berlin, February - March 1940. Some very light, extremely minor creasing, VG, 2
Lot 1216
HOOVER J. EDGAR: (1895-1972) American law enforcement administrator, the first Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) 1924-72. A large vintage signed and inscribed 9 x 11.5 photograph of Hoover in a semi-profile head and shoulders pose. Signed in fountain pen ink to the lower border and dated 10th January 1950 in his hand. A couple of very light, minor surface and corner creases to the borders, otherwise VG
Lot 993
DICKENS CHARLES: (1812-1870) English novelist. A very fine, extensive A.Q.S., Charles Dickens (an excellent example, with paraph), one page, 4to, n.p., 28th April 1858. Writing in his characteristic blue ink Dickens has neatly penned a twenty-three-line quotation from David Copperfield, in full - -"We had only one check to our pleasure, and that happened a little while before I took my leave, when Miss Mills chancing to makesome allusion to tomorrow morning, I unluckily let out that, beingobliged to exert myself now, I got up at five o'clock. WhetherDora had any idea that I was a Private Watchman, I am unableto say; but it made a great impression on her, and she neitherplayed nor sang any more."It was still on her mind when I bade her adieu; and shesaid to me in her pretty coaxing way - as if I were a doll, I usedto think:"Now don't get up at five o'clock, you naughty boy. It's sononsensical!""My love", said I, "I have work to do""But don't do it!" returned Dora, "Why should you?"It was impossible to say to that sweet little surprised faceotherwise than lightly and playfully, that we must work to live."Oh! How ridiculous!" cried Dora"How shall we live without Dora?" said I"How? Anyhow!" said Dora.She seemed to think she had quite settled the question,and gave me such a triumphant little kiss, direct from herinnocent heart, that I would hardly have put her out ofconceit with her answer, for a fortune" - David Copperfield, by……' Signed and dated by Dickens at the foot of the quotation. Autograph Quotations Signed by Dickens are extremely rare, and this is a particularly handsome and desirable example, both for the physical size of the paper and length of the quotation. A few light stains to the right edge, only very slightly touching the concluding letters of three words, all of which remain perfectly legible. About VG The present quotation is taken from towards the end of A Little Cold Water, the title of chapter 37 of David Copperfield, published in 1850. The passage illustrates, for the first time, how a shadow is temporarily cast over David's love for Dora Spenlow, his future wife. Copperfield is deeply in love and does not quite comprehend what the reader sees: Dora, in her present childlike state, unable to cope with the responsibilities of a household, will prove little more than a hindrance to him. Maria Beadnell, Dickens's first love whom he met in 1830 is thought to have been the model for the character Dora in David Copperfield. Dickens regarded David Copperfield, a largely autobiographical work, as his favourite amongst all the novels he wrote. The quotation was written and signed by Dickens at a significant time in his life, making his choice of passage an interesting one. A year earlier, in 1857, Dickens had fallen in love with the actress Ellen Ternan, and his passion for her was to last the rest of his life. Dickens was increasingly finding his wife, Catherine, to be an incompetent mother and housekeeper, causing him financial worries. In May 1858, after Catherine accidentally received a bracelet meant for Ellen Ternan, Dickens and his wife separated, and Catherine would never see her husband again. After separating from his wife Dickens undertook a series of hugely popular and remunerative reading tours, and the present quotation was signed during the first such tour, which lasted from April 1858 to February 1859 and consisted of 129 appearances in 49 towns throughout England, Scotland and Ireland. The original manuscript of David Copperfield was bequeathed by Dickens to his friend the biographer and literary critic John Forster (1812-1876), who in turn bequeathed the manuscript (together with other books, pictures and important manuscripts) to the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. American Book Prices Current record only three other examples of quotations from David Copperfield signed by Dickens as having appeared at auction in the last 25 years.
Lot 1339
WORLD WAR II: A page removed from an autograph album individually signed by B. L. Montgomery (1887-1976) British Field Marshal of World War II ('Montgomery of Alamein, Field-Marshal'), Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890-1969) American General of World War II, Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force in Europe, later President of the United States 1953-61 ('Dwight D Eisenhower', adding the date, 11th October 1946, in his hand), Mamie Doud Eisenhower (1896-1979) American First Lady of the United States 1953-61, wife of Dwight D. Eisenhower ('Mamie Doud Eisenhower') and John S. D. Eisenhower (1922-2013) American Brigadier General and diplomat, son of Dwight D. Eisenhower ('John S D Eisenhower'). All four signatures are in bold fountain pen inks. VG
Lot 1258
BADEN-POWELL ROBERT: (1857-1941) British Lieutenant-General, the founder and first Chief Scout of the world-wide Scout Movement. An interesting, lengthy A.L.S., Robert Baden-Powell, four pages, 8vo, n.p., 1st April 1927, to Lieutenant-Colonel [Edwin] Smedley Williams, on the printed stationery of the Union-Castle Line R.M.M.V. Carnarvon Castle. Baden-Powell informs his correspondent that he has sent Mansergh a final appeal 'to reconsider his view against decentralisation in the distant ports of the Cape Province and against the making (of) a Central Coordinating executive for the Union', adding that Mansergh responded with a further definite refusal, and continuing 'I have pointed out in letters and conversations and, in what his executive committee termed “homilies”, to them how essential such reorganisation is to progress and how it is asked for by the four other Provinces and by the three northern districts of the Cape Province. I explained that if the Scout spirit prevailed at Cape Hd. Qrs. they would as members of our team sink their own local prejudices or even interests for the good of the whole. All they did was to move a resolution not quite complimentary to me. I could not help thinking new Scouters would laugh if they saw it! At any rate I did - as I felt inclined to explain to them that our brotherhood is not a Parish Council and we don't move resolutions against people - least of all against “poor bloody old me” as General Tucker would say', further adding 'I am glad however to have seen for myself the entire absence of the Scout spirit at C P. H Q. and thus, if the Union Council ask Imperial Hd. Qrs. in England for powers to alter the Constitution so as to admit of decentralisation and coordinating executive we shall know how to act', concluding by remarking that he is pushed for time as the ship is departing and that he wishes for Strickland and Raftery at Kimberley to see his letter 'to show them how matters stand and that I am entirely in sympathy with your desire to go ahead and expand this movement to do big work for the country, under personal touch of leaders through a completed organisation of compact districts under Dist. Commissrs'. Some light foxing to the upper edges of the page and with a couple of paperclip rust stains to the upper left corner, otherwise about VG In September 1926 Baden-Powell had travelled to South Africa, where he was to remain for six months, in an effort to iron out the radical tensions in the fledgling scouting movement there, Originally, it was proposed that Indians be allowed to become Scouts, but in segregated troops. If this worked, then blacks and 'coloureds' would be formed into troops. However, this was unacceptable to Scouts in the Transvaal, where a separate movement for non-whites, called 'Pathfinders', had been instituted. For some, Scouting was to be a whites-only privilege. In 1927, Natal refused to start a 'Pathfinder' group and began to register Indians as Boy Scouts. Similarly, the provincial commissioner for Cape Colony, C. L. Mansergh, decided to ignore a separate organisation for 'coloureds' called 'Paladins' on the grounds that if he recognised them, the Boy Scouts would remain an all-white preserve. Clearly, Baden-Powell faced a difficult situation with each side lobbying for his support. The Chief Scouts efforts at compromise proved futile as, in 1931, the South African government created a youth movement for boys of Dutch descent - the Voortrekkers.
Lot 92
FAIRBANKS DOUGLAS: (1883-1939) American actor, host of the first Academy Awards ceremony in 1929. A good vintage signed and inscribed 7 x 9 photograph of the actor standing at the foot of some stone steps in a full-length pose in costume from one of his films. Signed in dark fountain pen ink to a largely light area at the base of the image. VG
Lot 209
O'TOOLE PETER: (1932-2013) British actor, recipient of an Academy Honorary Award. Vintage signed 7 x 9.5 photograph of O'Toole standing outdoors in a full-length pose in costume as T. E. Lawrence in a scene from the British epic historical drama film Lawrence of Arabia (1962). Signed by O'Toole in blue fountain pen ink with his name alone to a clear area at the base of the image. It was for his performance in this film that O'Toole received the first of his eight Oscar nominations for Best Actor. About EX Provenance: The present photograph originates from the collection of Pierre Goulliard, a French gentleman who, for over 50 years, dedicated himself to obtaining in person autographs of British, American and European movie stars, always obtaining the signatures in fountain pen ink.
Lot 847
DALI SALVADOR: (1904-1989) Spanish surrealist artist. A remarkable illustrated autograph Manuscript Signed, Salvador Dali, five pages (separate leaves), large folio (16 x 17”, 40 x 42.5 cm), n.p., 1953, in a singular language based on French interspersed with Hispanisms and other words phonetically reproducing the Catalan accent. Dali’s manuscript is entitled Mes secrets sinematographiques (‘My Cinematic Secrets’) and was originally published in the review La Parisienne in February 1954 in an adaptation by Michel Deon who normalized Dali’s deviant spelling and syntax. The manuscript in its original form, with important variations, therefore reveals the delirious orality of the Dalian text, the artist first affirming the conviction of his genius in cinematographic art by recalling the importance of his first two films, Un chien andalou and L’Age d’or, and by demeaning the role of the filmmaker Luis Bunuel in their realisation, further unveiling his film project La Brouette de flesh and describing the delirious visions and hallucinations he intends to put into images, in part, ‘Il i ha peu près une semaine que ge viens de découbrir que dans ma vie ge suis en tout en retard environ de 12 ans, cinéma i compris, il i a 11 ans que ge progète de faire un film intégrallement totalitairement cent pour cent hiper Dali, donc cela veut dire que vraisenbleblement ce film se tournera infin, l'ané prochaine - Ge suis le contraire du verger et du lu de La Fontaine comme que dans ma vie, et déjà dans mon adolescence ge réalisse tan de chosses sensationelles ….À 27 ans j'arrivai à Paris et ge créé avec Buñuel 2 films qui resteron historiques le Chien andalou et L'Âge d'or. Dernièrement Buñuel a faid tout seul d'autres films me rendan ainsi l'inmense service de que tout le monde puisse enfin savoir à qui apartené le côté génial et le côté primaire dans Le Chien andalu et L'Âge d'or…….Por qu'un film soit prodigieux la première des chosses c'et que l'on puisse croire au prodige que l'on vous montre, pour cela avant tout autre chosse il faut en finir avec le répugnant ritme cinématographique, cete conventionelle et anuyuesse [ennuyeuse] rétorique du mouvement de la caméra - même dans lé plus cumun mélodrame coment croire à l'asasin, si la caméra le suis en travelin partout même dans lé lavabo où il va laver le sang de ses mains?.........Mon prochain film sera exactement le contraire d'un film expérimental de vangarde et surtout de ce que l'on apelle aujurd'hui “créatif” sinonime de l'imitation servile de tous les lieux comuns du triste art moderne. Mon film sera une vrai istoire d'une feme paranoyaque amureusse d'une bruète qui succesivement se revêt de tous les atributs de la persone aimé, le cadabre de la quelle avais servi pour moayen de transport ; jusqu'à s'incarné à nouveau en elle, la bruètte devien de chair et c'et pour cela que mon film s'apellera La Bruètte de chair. Tout espectateur rafiné ou hutre moayen sera forcé de participer au délire de ma fétichiste, car il s'agit d'un cas rigureussement vrai, et cera raconté, come aucune documentaire n'est capable de le réalissé….. Ainssi ge peut déjà asurer à mes lecteurs que dans mon film il verron avec toute la minutie des mouvements lents se dévelopent dans la plus rigureusse euritmie arcangélique, l'un après l'autre 5 cignes blancs explosan. Les signes seron trufés de pomes grenades elles aussi munis d'une charge explosive adécuate, de façont que quand on aura pu observé avec minuci les derniers entre-déchirements des entrailles des cignes, se produiront les explosions des pomes grenades, de sorte que probablement tel que nous avons déjà expérimenté les grains de la pome grenade progetés à la périférie du décartelage anatomique, parvenan à causse de leur petite taille par les intertices jusqu'aux plumes en suspension, orteron cellesci, tell que l'on peut rêvé et surtout rêvassé, doit se produire entre les corpuscules de lumière (graines de pome grenade et ondes lumineusses représentés por les blanchisimes arcangéliques plumes du signe). - De sorte que les corpuscules dans la dite expérience auron la corporaïté de Mantegne et les plumes le flue qui fit fameux le peintre Eugène Carrière. Aussi on pourra voir une escène, représentan la fontaine de Trevi à Rome, les fenêtres s'ouvran et 6 rinocéros tomben à l'eau, à chaque chute de rinocéros un paraplui noir s'oubre émerjan de l'eau de la fontaine…….Dans un'autre oportunité 100 ziganes españols tueron et dépèceron jusqu'à ne lessé que son esquelette pelé, un éléfant dans une rue de Madrid (transposan ainsi une fameuse scène africaine que g'é lu dans un libre). À un moment doné qu'oùs apéressent les côtes du paquiderme, deux ziganes (lesquels malgré leur frénési sauvage n'arrêten pas un instin de chanter du canté hondo pénétren à l'intérieur pour atraper les viscères meilleures, quer, rognongs ect….’ (Translation: ‘It’s been about a week since I’ve just discovered that in my life I’m about 12 years late in everything, including cinema, it’s been 11 years since I’ve been planning to make a film entirely totally one hundred percent hyper Dali, so that means that this film will probably end up being shot next year – I am the opposite of the orchard and the lu de la Fontaine as in my life, and already in my adolescence I did so many sensational things……At 27 I arrived in Paris and I created with Bunuel 2 films that will remain historic, Le chien andalou and L'Âge d'or. Lately Bunuel has made other films on his own, so that everyone can finally know to whom belonged the brilliant side and the primary side in Le chien andalou and L’Age d’or……For a film to be prodigious, the first thing is for people to be able to believe in the prodigy that is shown to you, for that, before anything else, it is necessary to put an end to the repugnant cinematographic rhythm, this conventional and boring retort of the movement of the camera – even in the most common melodrama how to believe in the assassin, if the camera follows him in travelling everywhere, even in the sink where he will wash the blood from his hands?.......My next film will be the exact opposite of an experimental vanguard film and above all of what we call today “creative” if not the servile imitation of all the commonplaces of sad modern art. My film will be a true story of a paranoid woman in love with a brute who successively takes on all the attributes of the loved one, the corpse of which had served as a means of transport; until it is embodied again in herm the bruètte becomes flesh and that is why my film will be called La Bruètte de flesh. Any refined viewer or Moayan oyster will be forced to participate in my fetishist’s delirium, for this is a strictly true case, and it will be told, as no documentary is capable of realising it……Thus I can already assure my readers that in my film he will see with all the meticulousness of the slow movements developing in the most rigorous archangelic euritimia, one after the other 5 white swans exploding. The signs will be riddled with pomegranates, also equipped with an adequate explosive charge, so that when we have been able to carefully observe the last tearings of the entrails of the swans, the explosions of the pomegranates will occur...) In the left margin of the third page Dali has drawn two illustrations of male figures, the first somewhat grotesque and the second in a Cubist style, seemingly with another man emerging from his torso. A wonderful, rare manuscript which is distinctly Dali in its composition. Some very light, minimal age wear, VG OWING TO RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED BY THE SALEROOM THE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF THIS LOT CAN NOT BE DISPLAYED - PLEASE REFER TO IAA FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Lot 1580
KENNEDY JACQUELINE: (1929-1994) American socialite who served as First Lady of the United States 1961-63 as the wife of President John F. Kennedy. A good signed colour 4.5 x 7 photograph, the image depicting the chic Kennedy stood outdoors in a three-quarter length pose, wearing skiing goggles, at Gstaad, Switzerland, on 16th January 1966. Kennedy's young son, John F. Kennedy Jr., can be seen wearing a blue hat in the lower right corner of the image, and the tip of the white hat of his sister, Caroline Kennedy, is just visible at the right edge. Several other unidentified individuals appear at Kennedy's side. Signed ('Jacqueline Kennedy') by Kennedy in blue ink with her name alone to a light area at the centre of the image. To the verso appears the signature ('With best wishes, John H. Hardy') of a gentleman, perhaps one of the men seen in the image, who presented the photograph to the autograph collector Miss. Maud Krafft of Lausanne, Switzerland. An unusual and attractive signed image. VG
Lot 773
MANIC STREET PREACHERS: A colour 6 x 4 postcard of the rock band Bon Jovi signed to the verso by all four members of the Welsh alternative rock band the Manic Street Preachers individually, comprising James Dean Bradfield, Nicky Wire, Sean Moore and Richey Edwards, most with their first names only. Accompanied by an unsigned colour 4 x 6 candid photograph of Edwards at a Radio 1 Roadshow where the signatures are understood to have been obtained. Rare. Some minor creasing, about VG, 2.Complete sets of signatures of the Manic Street Preachers, including Richey Edwards, are rare following the disappearance of the then 27-year-old lyricist and guitarist on 1st February 1995. He was officially presumed dead in 2008.
Lot 746
BOLAN MARC: (1947-1977) English guitarist, singer and songwriter, a pioneer of the glam rock movement in the early 1970s with his band T. Rex. Autograph Manuscript notes, unsigned (although featuring his name Marc in three places within the text), one page, oblong 8vo, n.p., n.d. (c.1970). On ruled notebook paper, and in various coloured inks, Bolan has penned a series of notes, including deletions, relating to the recording of the song Seagull Women (released as Seagull Woman), in part, 'acustics (sic) mixed down….marc tracked on change down….mixed together lightly play Gibson thru out….Piano on C-C7-F-D7….guitar solo…Fender….drum pounded floor tom tom, deep sound Bass, marc tracked riff voices….on end drums on own, marc little acustic (sic) riff once'. One of the deleted notes, relating to 'deep sound', states 'First try Fuzz Hendrix sound'. An extremely rare Bolan manuscript, particularly considering the musician's tragically early death in a car crash at the age of 29. A single file hole to the right edge, not affecting the text, VGSeagull Woman appeared as track four on the B-side of the album T. Rex which was released on 18th December 1970 and had been recorded at the Trident Studios in London from July - August in the same year. The track represented the first time that Howard Kaylan and Mark Volman ('Flo and Eddie') provided back-up vocals to a T. Rex song. The duo would go on to sing on most of the group's subsequent string of hits.
Lot 1366
JACOBS RAYMOND: (1926-2008) American Marine Corps Sergeant of World War II, a member of the combat patrol that climbed to the top of Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima and raised the first U.S. Flag on 23rd February 1945. Signed 11.5 x 8 light cardstock reproduction image of Jacobs alongside other marines atop Mount Suribachi as they fasten the United States flag to a pole ahead of the famous flag raising during the Battle of Iwo Jima, with a printed caption to the lower border. Signed ('Semper Fi - Raymond Jacobs') by Jacobs in black ink to a light area at the head of the image and dated 1st January 1993 in his hand. VG
Lot 1594
MANDELA NELSON: (1918-2013) South African anti-apartheid activist, the first President of South Africa 1994-99. Nobel Peace Prize winner, 1993. Ink signature ('NRMandela') and inscription on a small 12mo (6.5 x 10 cm) page of blue graph paper, evidently removed from a pocketbook, dated 5th April 1990 in his hand. The signature and inscription are somewhat faded although still reasonably legible. Five small file holes to the left edge and the upper right corner neatly clipped, G
Lot 1574
TYLER JULIA: (1820-1889) First Lady of the United States 1844-45, the second wife of American President John Tyler. A.L.S., Julia Gardiner Tyler, three pages, 8vo, Sherwood Forest, James River, Virginia, 18th April 1882, to Colonel Cunningham. Tyler thanks her correspondent for their kind letters and refers to a professor who is indebted to Cunningham for his deep interest in their father, further remarking 'Yes, the late action of Congress adds much to my means for comfort & enjoyment; at least it will when it becomes available. I think the 'Times' was a little far fetched in its premises & conclusions! It may call me advanced, but it need not issue direct mistakes, that I live in New York, or have ever received a penny worth of “support from kind & generous friends”. Fortunately for me my inheritance was not all demolished - I have had many blessings in a legitimate way to be thankful for - but no contributions, until Congress thought proper to render its Presidential widows……easy in circumstances - which was a credit to its good judgement, as well as to its head & heart'. The text is a little light although legible. One small, neat tear to the right edge of the final page, not affecting the text or signature, otherwise VGJohn Tyler, thirty years older than his second wife, had died in 1862 and the depression which followed the financial crisis of 1873 depleted Julia Tyler's finances. She lobbied Congress for a pension and was granted a monthly allowance in 1880. Following the assassination of President James Garfield in 1881, Congress granted an annual pension of $5000 to widows of former presidents.
![[DREYFUS AFFAIR]: HENRY HUBERT-JOSEPH (1846-1898) French Lieutenant-Colonel involved in the Dreyfus Affair. Henry was arreste](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/490e7209-4b7e-4aa3-9ba4-afab011e768f/93b900d5-2128-4484-bed2-afac00d8a0e0/468x382.jpg)
Lot 1244
[DREYFUS AFFAIR]: HENRY HUBERT-JOSEPH (1846-1898) French Lieutenant-Colonel involved in the Dreyfus Affair. Henry was arrested for having forged evidence against Dreyfus and was subsequently found dead in his prison cell. A rare A.L.S., Ht. J Henry, four pages, small 8vo, Bourbonne, 8th August 1888, to 'Mon cher ami', in French. Henry states that he was very busy before his departure, and was sorry not to have seen his friend, and continues 'Je vous ai dit je crois que j'avais envoye divers documents a M. Gentili di Giuseppe - mais je n'ai pu le voir et sa carte est venue me retrouver ici. je vous serai oblige de le voir et de le presenter a M. Duval avec qui il doit entrer directement en relations - pour voir les dessins et les modeles. J'ai ecrit a M. Duval d'ici pour le prier de faire preparer une nouvelle notice destinee a remplacer celle qui est epuisee. Elle devra etre imprimee et je voudrais l'examiner a mon retour avant le tirage. Il conviendra d'introduire dans cette notice un type de part et viaduc pour tramway et chemins de fer a voie de 1me pour machines depuis 12 tonnes jus qu'a 30 tonnes - le moment n'est pas eloigne ou les parts demontables seront tres demandes en Algerie et dans les pays de colonisation. Il faut se hater de les faire connaitre si on ne veut pas voir nos inventions exploites par les autres qui semblent deployer dans cette voie nouvelle une activite fructueuse......cette publicite est opportune et indispensable'(Translation: 'I told you I believe I had sent various documents to Mr. Gentili di Giuseppe - but I could not see him and his card came to find me here. I will be obliged to you to see it and to present it to Mr. Duval with whom it must enter directly into relations - to see the drawings and the models. I have written to Mr. Duval from here to ask him to have a new notice prepared to replace the one which is out of print. It will have to be printed and I would like to examine it on my return before printing. It will be advisable to introduce in this notice a type of share and viaduct for tram and railroads with 1st track for machines from 12 tons up to 30 tons - the moment is not far when removable parts will be in great demand in Algeria and in colonizing countries. We must hasten to make them know if we do not want to see our inventions exploited by others who seem to be deploying a fruitful activity in this new direction…..this publicity is timely and essential'). Henry also asks if his correspondent has received General Annenkov, further remarking 'Je n'ai aucune nouvelle de ce qui s'est passe a la seance de vendredi dernier a la societe des Ingenieurs Civils. Avez-vous eu des renseignements .......je ne serais pas etonne qu'Eiffel ait intrigue pour empecher l´inspection de ma lettre' (Translation: 'I have no news of what happened at last Friday's session at the Society of Civil Engineers. Have you had any information…..I would not be surprised if Eiffel intrigues to prevent the inspection of my letter'). Some very light age wear, minor toning and a small rust stain to the head of the first page, otherwise VG Mikhail Annenkov (1835-1899) Russian nobleman and General, a renowned engineer who built the strategic Transcaspian Railway and was also involved in the planning of the Trans-Siberian railroad. Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923) French civil engineer who made his name with various bridges for the French railway network and is best known for the world-famous Eiffel Tower.
Lot 1210
CARTER HOWARD: (1874-1939) English archaeologist and Egyptologist, discovered the Tomb of Tutankhamun in 1923. An oblong small 8vo Address book previously belonging to and compiled by Howard Carter, evidently dating from the 1930s, bearing his pencil ownership signature ('Howard Carter') and address at Prince's Gate Court in London to the front free endpaper, containing approximately 200 addresses and many telephone numbers etc., in Carter's hand, in pencil, of various family members, friends, acquaintances and colleagues of the archaeologist in various cities around the world, including the Duke of Alba in Madrid, Baron Harold de Bildt of the Royal Swedish Legation in Cairo, the Earl & Countess of Carnarvon (including Countess Almina, the wife of the 5th Earl of Carnarvon who had supplied financial backing to the search and excavation of Tutankhamun's tomb), Earl of Cadogan, William Carter, Samuel Carter, Albert Carter, Lady Colefax, John Drinkwater, Viscount Devonport, the Egyptian legation and consul in London, Lady Melchett, the Press Cutting Association, Sir Horace Rumbold, the Savile Club, Hassan Selius, Professor of Egyptology at the University in Cairo, Air Vice Marshal Francis Rowland Scarlett, Sir Harry Lloyd Verney (private secretary to Queen Mary) and many, many others. With marbled endpapers and gilt stamped Addresses to the front cover. A rare and fascinating record of the individuals associated with Carter in his personal and professional life. Some damp staining to the back cover and a few of the first and final pages, only affecting a few of the entries, and with some light overall age wear, G
Lot 1306
TALLEYRAND-PERIGORD & FOUCHE: TALLEYRAND-PERIGORD CHARLES MAURICE DE (1754-1838) Prince of Talleyrand, French clergyman, politician and diplomat, Prime Minister of France, 1815 & FOUCHE JOSEPH (1759-1820) 1st Duc d'Otrante, 1st Comte Fouche. French statesman and revolutionary who served as Minister of Police (1799-1810, 1815) under Napoleon Bonaparte. D.S. by both Talleyrand ('Charles Maurice') and Fouche ('Comte de l'Empire Fouche') individually, one page, folio, Schoenbrunn, 24th August 1809, in French. The partially printed document, with manuscript insertions in the hand of Fouche, is addressed to Monsieur Laffontan, President of the Canton of Valence and is an Extrait des Minutes de la Secretairerie d'Etat ('Extract from the Minutes of the Secretary of State') originally issued by Hugues-Bernard Maret, Duke of Bassano, on behalf of Napoleon I, and states that they have deemed it appropriate to convene the assembly of the canton on 17th October 1809, and consequently order Laffontan to execute, and cause to be executed, the provisions of the acts of the Constitutions of the Empire, further stating 'Nous avons fait connaitre a notre premier Inspecteur de la Gendarmerie, et au General commandant la 10 eme Division militaire, que vous avez seul la police de l'assemblee; que nulle force armee ne doit etre placee pres du lieu de ses seances ni y penetrer sans votre requistion; qu'ils doivent ordonner de deferer a celles que vous adresserez aux Commandans de la Gendarmerie, et de vous preter assistance, si le cas l'exige et que vous le demandiez' (Translation: 'We have made it known to our first Inspector of the Gendarmerie, and to the General commanding the 10th Military Division, that you alone have the police of the assembly; that no armed force should be placed near the place of its meetings or enter there without your request; that they must order to defer to those which you will address to the Commanders of the Gendarmerie, and to lend you assistance, if the case requires it and that you ask for it'). Signed at the foot by Talleyrand in his capacity as Vice-Grand-Elector and by Fouche in his capacity as Minister of the Interior (rare as such; Fouche only served in the post from 29th June to 1st October 1809) and with a circular blind embossed seal beneath. With blank integral leaf. Some light, minor staining to the lower left corner and a very small hole to the centre of the text, otherwise VG
Lot 1568
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.
Lot 907
VOLTAIRE: (1694-1778) French Enlightenment Writer and Philosopher. Voltaire is a pseudonym, his name being François-Marie Arouet. Voltaire is known for his attacks on Catholic Church, and his advocacy of freedom of religion and expression, and separation of church and state. Rare A.L.S., `Voltaire´, three pages, 4to, Les Délices, Geneva, 10th December 1760, in French. An unusual letter by Voltaire responding to a letter addressed to him on this same letter, partially to the lower part of the first page, beneath the text of the correspondent and to the second and third pages. The upper part of the first page is a letter sent to Voltaire relating to a legal court case referring to the rights of the King, King Louis XV of France, on the lands of La Perriere. They report that the inheritors of de Fleury in Bourgogne request the renouncement of President Mr. de Brosses, owner of part of the land known as “la terre de Tourney” and the renouncement of Mr. de Voltaire who holds the usufruct. The text refers to the official and written renouncement that they are expecting from Mr. De Brosses and the renouncement and further discharge of Voltaire. Voltaire responds stating in part `Monsieur, J´obéis a vos ordres avec autant de reconnaissance que de joye, jay l´honneur de de vous envoier ma requeté contenant ma declaration que je renonce a la haute justice de la perriere, qu´elle appartient au Roy et que l´amande prononcée en ma faveur ne m´appartient pas. J´envoye un double de ma requeté a Monsieur l´Intendant de Bourgogne et je le supplie de vouloir bien exiger que Monsieur le préseident de Brosses signe ce double comme il le doit. Si Monsieur de Brosses fait quelque difficulté j´aurai toujours rempli mon devoir…´ (Translation: “Sir, I obey your orders with as much gratitude as joy, I have the honour to send you my request containing my declaration, that I renounce to the high justice of the Perriere, that it belongs to the King, and that the fine issued to me does not belong to me. I send a duplicate of my request to the Intendant of Burgundy and I beg him to request that the President de Brosses sign this duplicate as he should. If Monsieur de Brosses makes any difficulty, I will always have fulfilled my duty...”) Paper with watermark. The last page has been neatly and professionally inlaid. G to VG La Perriere was a land situated next to the lake of Geneva. In 1760, Voltaire wrote `La république de Genève a cédé cette juridiction au roi en 1749, par un traité solennel. On ne voit pas par quelle raison les officiers du bailliage de Gex, qui doivent être instruits de ce traité, ont attribué la haute justice de la Perrière aux seigneurs de Tournay. Il est démontré qu'elle appartient à Sa Majesté´ (Translation: “The Republic of Geneva ceded this jurisdiction to the King by a solemn treaty in 1749. We do not understand why the officers of Gex, who must be informed of this treaty, attributed the high justice of La Perrière to the lords of Tournay. It is clear that it belongs to Her Majesty”) Provenance: From the celebrated collection of Robert de Flers (1872-1927) French playwright, opera librettist and journalist. The manuscripts amassed by de Flers were dispersed in 2014 at an auction in Paris conducted by Beaussant Lefevre.
![[CATHERINE DE' MEDICI]: (1519-1589) French and Italian noblewoman, Queen of France 1547-59 by her marriage to King Henry II.](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/490e7209-4b7e-4aa3-9ba4-afab011e768f/bfdb0b01-cb2b-4bb0-b2fa-afac00d95611/468x382.jpg)
Lot 1412
[CATHERINE DE' MEDICI]: (1519-1589) French and Italian noblewoman, Queen of France 1547-59 by her marriage to King Henry II. A good, historic A.L.S., Loise de bretaigne, by Louise de Bretagne (d.1602; Baroness of Castelnau and of Clermont-Lodeve, one of the ladies of honour who accompanied Elisabeth of Valois to Spain for the festivities following her marriage to King Philip II), three pages, folio, Toledo, Second Day of Lent [15th February?] 1561, to Catherine de' Medici, in French. Louise de Bretagne sends news to the Queen on a variety of events including Elisabeth of Valois's recovery from small-pox, the death of Francois II and Queen Mary's return to Scotland, in part, 'Madam, the health of the queen your daughter grows better and better since I wrote to you; because two days after I sent you the last despatch they made her take a little medicine to finish purging her, which has done her so much good that she has no ailment in the world since……It is now several days since she complained of anything; and the day before yesterday, which was Shrove Tuesday, she went to dine in the garden, by order of the doctors…..I fomented her with milk and saffron, and was obliged then and there to give her a clyster…..the doctors have bidden her to begin every meal with Prunes from Tours…..which makes me beg of you, Madam, to send us some of them by every courier. They have ordered her a bath today to make her menses come on, the date of passing we had noted, the ninth of this month…..Her face is quite free of crusts now, and we wash it every day with asses milk; and yesterday we began to anoint her nose with balm, where she has some pits. I hope the balm will make them disappear. The reason for these is that when she got the small-pox she had a cold and blew her nose so much that the pustules got broken. She is much freer of the migraine than she used to be, but I am in great need of marjoram seeds……the season for sowing them here has passed, and it is not possible to get any more. The King has not come to sleep with her yet, for which I am very glad for she is not quite well enough…..The Prince [Don Carlos] has his fever again rather badly, the cause being I think the great army which they say the Turks are preparing to bring this summer to Goletta [Tunis]……From the last couriers who came…..there is much comment here about the story that the funeral of the late King [Francis II] was conducted with one little candle, which is thought very strange. It is also said for about a fortnight, that Monsieur the Cardinal of Lorraine is going to Metz after Easter, and Queen Mary either to Joinville or to Scotland……Our Lenten services last five hours every morning, and they do not finish until between one and two, which makes fasting easier for us. The Queen your daughter is dispensed from it this Lent on account of her illness and eats meat. They make no difficulty about it. However, none of the Frenchwomen eat it except her and mademoiselle, who is very well. We are told here that she is soon to be married. They are very anxious to know the truth about it, for the King is resolved to make her a very handsome present…..You will be informed of everything. At present I know of nothing more except that all are very well at this court and very glad at the power you have, and greatly wish that it may last long…..' With the address panel to the verso of the final page, 'A La Raine, ma souveraine daime'. Loosely contained within a dark brown morocco presentation folder (slight wear and damage to the inside) with gilt decorations to the borders of the interior and exterior and with a gilt stamped title to the front Louise de Bretagne - Letter to Catherine de Medicis relative to the Queens of Spain & of Scotland 1561. Also included are a series of interesting typed research notes and a French transcript and English translation of the letter, apparently prepared for (or by) Frank Lester Pleadwell (1872-1957) American physician and autograph collector. A letter of fascinating content, including intimate details from within the Royal court. Neatly inlaid and with some minor slits and a small area of paper loss to the left edge as a result of the letter having originally been tied with ribbon. About VG A remarkable, intimate letter relating to Elisabeth of Valois, Queen of Spain, who was recovering from small-pox, the death of Francis II, and Queen Mary's return to Scotland. Elisabeth, the daughter of Henry II of France and Catherine de' Medici, was born at Fontainebleau in 1545. Henry VIII was her Godfather and she was at first destined to be the wife of Edward VI, who had previously, by Treaty, been engaged to marry Mary, Queen of Scots. Edward's death, in 1553, put an end to this project, and a marriage was then arranged between her and Don Carlos, the son of Philip II of Spain. Philip's wife, Mary I, died in 1558, and in the year following he himself married Elisabeth, ignoring the engagement to his son, to whom Elisabeth appears to have been attached. The marriage was an unhappy one. The bride was not yet fifteen years of age and had been brought up with every care in a refined and luxurious Court. Philip, although only thirty-two years old, was morose and severe. The marriage took place (by proxy) in the Church of Notre Dame at Paris in June 1559, Philip being represented by Ferdinand de Toledo, Duke of Alba. Elisabeth first met her husband in the following year, on 2nd February 1560, at Guadalaxara, but the meeting was unfortunate. She died in October 1568, and the cause of her death was not without suspicion, especially as her former lover, Don Carlos, had died under very suspicious circumstances just a few months earlier. Francis II, whose funeral is mentioned in the present letter, had died on 5th December 1560, and the occasion was perhaps the most important event in the life of Mary, Queen of Scots, when her power and prospects in France were shattered in one blow, and her life-long enemy Catherine de' Medici again placed in a position of authority. Hence forward the struggles between Catherine and the Guises went more in her favour since she possessed absolute power over her young son, Charles IX, who succeeded to the throne, and usurped complete control of the Kingdom. The forecast given in the present letter regarding Queen Mary's future movements proved correct. Mary, who had lived in complete seclusion since her husband's death, spent Easter at Rheims and then set out to Joinville to visit her grandmother, Antoinette de Bourbon, dowager Duchess of Guise. Thence she returned to Rheims and spent some weeks in seclusion in the Convent of St. Pierre with the Abbess, her aunt, Renee de Lorraine. Finally, she went to Paris where she stayed until July, when she set out for Scotland. At the time when the present letter was written, early in 1561, great endeavours were being made by Mary's relatives to bring about a marriage between her and Don Carlos, a scheme very nearly concluded, in which case she would have become a step-daughter-in-law of Elisabeth, Queen of Spain, who was still supposed to be in love with her stepson herself. This scheme was strongly opposed by Catherine de' Medici, who wanted Don Carlos to marry her younger daughter, Margaret, who is referred to in the present letter as 'Madame your little daughter' Louise de Bretagne was one of the maids-of-honour who accompanied Elisabeth to Spain. The 'mademoiselle' of the letter was another maid-of-honour, Anne de Bourbon Montpensier.
Lot 1560
BRITISH POLITICS: A good selection of fine original black pen and ink drawings of various British Conservative (and some Unionist) politicians of the early 20th century, all executed by the accomplished German-Swiss artist Robert Kastor on folio (9.5 x 12 and one slightly smaller) sheets of art paper, each of the images depicting the subjects in head and shoulders poses and all signed by the politicians, the majority with brief additional quotations or statements in their hands, comprising Robert Cecil (1864-1958) Lord Keeper of the Privy Seal 1923-24, an architect of the League of Nations and Nobel Peace Prize winner, 1937; Katharine Stewart-Murray, Duchess of Atholl (1874-1960) with a quotation from Robert Browning in her hand; James Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess of Salisbury (1861-1947) Leader of the House of Lords 1925-29; Edgar Vincent, 1st Viscount D'Abernon (1857-1941) British Ambassador to Berlin 1920-25; Evelyn Baring, 1st Earl of Cromer (1841-1917) Consul-General of Egypt 1883-1907; Eric Geddes (1875-1937) First Lord of the Admiralty 1917-19; his brother Auckland Geddes, 1st Baron Geddes (1879-1954) President of the Board of Trade 1919-20 and British Ambassador to the United States 1920-24; Michael Hicks Beach, 1st Earl St Aldwyn (1837-1916) Chancellor of the Exchequer 1885-86, 1895-1902; and George Cave, 1st Viscount Cave (1856-1928) Home Secretary 1916-19, Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain 1922-24, 1924-28. All of the drawings also bear the small signature of the artist Kastor. Some very light, extremely minor age wear to the edges, VG, 9
Lot 827
MATHIEU GEORGES & MALRAUX ANDRÉ: (1921-2012) French Painter. Considered one of the founders of the Lyric Abstraction. A very fine A.L.S., `Mathieu´, three pages, to three sheets, folio, Paris, 11th December 1971, to André Malraux, in French. On his personal printed attractive stationery, bearing an artistic embossed abstract figure above his motto “Moult de Parte”, Mathieu with his usual large attractive writing, and in India ink, states in part `Cher André Malraux, Vous le savez peut-être, Frédéric Rossif a tourné sur mon oeuvre un film de 57 minutes intitule “Georges Mathieu ou la Fureur d´être”. La diffusion de ce film aura lieu sur la deuxième chaine le 22 Décembre a 21 heures. Rossif et moi-même aurions été heureux de vous le montrer auparavant en une projection privée qui pourrait avoir lieu le jour et à l´heure de votre choix…´ (Translation: “Dear André Malraux, As you may know, Frédéric Rossif has made a 57-minute film on my work entitled “Georges Mathieu ou la Fureur d´être”. The broadcast of this film will take place on the second channel on December 22nd at 9h p.m. Rossif and I would have been happy to show it to you beforehand in a private screening which could take place on the day and at the time of your choice...”) Together with MALRAUX ANDRE (1901-1976) French Novelist. Well-remembered for his novel La Condition Humaine (''Man´s Fate''), 1933. French President De Gaulle appointed Malraux Information Minister 1945-46, and during his second mandate he appointed again Malraux as the first France´s cultural affairs Minister 1958-69. A.L. by Malraux, being a draft of the letter he intended to send to Mathieu as a response to the above Mathieu´s letter, one page, small 8vo, n.p., n.d., in French. Malraux states `Cher ami, Math., votre lettre s´est trouvée liée au cours de celles du Bangladesh. Il ne me reste donc qu´à souhaiter que la chance vous ait accompagné hier…´ (Translation: “Dear friend Math., your letter appeared mixed with those from Bangladesh. I can only wish that luck had accompanied you yesterday…”) At the time of the present letter the Bengali from Oriental Pakistan were about to declare the Independence of the Bangladesh. VG,2
Lot 1535
CLEMENCEAU GEORGES: (1841-1929) French Prime Minister 1906-09, 1917-20. Autograph Manuscript Signed, G Clemenceau, two pages, 4to (separate leaves, at one stage cut into four quarters, presumably by a publisher, the first three quarters presently joined together at the verso, and the final quarter loose), n.p., n.d. (c.1898), in French. The manuscript, with various corrections in Clemenceau's hand, is entitled Le silence de Brisson and states, in part, 'Le silence des peuples est la lecon des rois. Le stenographe inoccupe de la Chambre propose a la notation des silences, m'informe que le silence du president des representants du peuple, a la rentree du parlement, est la lecon de notre elyseen roitelet. Certains attendaient que M. Brisson parlat…..En une harangue enflammee il aurait celebre l'alliance, l'alliance mysterieuse dont nul ne saurait dire encore si c'est un astre qui se leve ou le simple mirage d'une bulle de savon. Il aurait chante Hanotaux, et son epee d'humeur, avec ce vers un peu libre pour refrain: Maintenant qu'il est aime, les innocents n'ont qu'a se bien tenir. Il nous aurait appris Felix et ses magnificences, les prouesses du Bruix, la pipe de Merizier domptant le mal de mer, et le fameux discours au journaliste parisien: "Ne m'attaquez pas, c'est pour la patrie". Il nous aurait montre la Russie en delire accourant au Francais qui lui apportait le secours de.....et de ses canons. Nous aurions vu le Tsar accepter tout et nous payer noblement d'un geste auguste qu'enregistrera l'histoire. Nous aurions appris......de ce que notre ministre Hanotaux ayant prononce le mot d'alliance a la tribune le 10 juin 1895, il avait suffi de deux ans a l'empereur de Russie pour repondre "Nations alliees", le 31 aout 1897. Le protocole a de ces exigences. Nous aurions su pourquoi nous ne savions rien de la grande chose dont nous devions nous rejouir. On nous aurait montre la France de la place de l'Opera manifestant bruyamment sa surprise de voir la nation glorieuse des siecles jouer encore un role dans le monde. Eblouis, nous aurions admire le resplendissement des grandes modesties…..Miraculeux spectacle qui ne nous fut das donne!....[Brisson] a prefere le silence au mensonge et je l'en loue. Je le louerai plus encore si au courage du silence, apres une si longue attente, avait succede l'audace de la verite. Il y a des choses a dire a Henri Brisson, des choses attendues. Le silence est august. Mais la parole enfante. La parole suivie de l'action. Il suffit pour cela de pouvoir, et, quand on peut, de vouloir'. (Translation: 'The silence of the people is the lesson of kings. The unoccupied stenographer of the Chamber proposed to note the silences, informs me that the silence of the president of the representatives of the people, at the return of parliament, is the lesson of our elyseen's petty king. Some are waiting for Mr. Brisson to speak……In a fiery harangue he would have celebrated the alliance, the mysterious alliance of which no one can yet say whether it is a rising star or the simple mirage of a soap bubble. He would have sung Hanotaux, and his sword of humour, with this somewhat free verse for refrain: Now that he is loved, the innocents just have to behave. He would have taught us Felix and his magnificence, the prowess of Bruix, Merizier's pipe taming seasickness, and the famous speech to the Parisian journalist: “Don't attack me, it's for the country”. He would have shown us Russia in delirium rushing to the French who brought him the help of…..and his guns. We would have seen the Tsar accept everything and pay us nobly with an august gesture that will be recorded in history. We would have learned…..from what our minister Hanotaux having pronounced the word alliance at the tribune on 10th June 1895, it had sufficed two years for the Emperor of Russia to answer “Allied Nations” on 31st August 1897. The protocol has these requirements. We would have known why we didn't know about the great thing we were to rejoice in. We would have been shown France from the Place de l'Opera, loudly expressing its surprise at seeing the glorious nation of the centuries still playing a role in the world. Dazzled, we would have admired the resplendence of great modesty…..A miraculous spectacle which was never given to us!.....[Brisson] preferred silence to lies and I praise him for it. I would praise him even more if the courage of silence, after such a long wait, had succeeded the audacity of the truth. There are things to say to Henri Brisson, things to expect. Silence is august. But the word gives birth. Word followed by action. It is enough for that to be able, and, when one can, to want.'). A manuscript of interesting political content. With four blue crayon publisher's annotations to each of the four quarters of text and some light overall age wear and a few tears and pinholes to the edges and margins, GHenri Brisson (1835-1912) French Prime Minister 1885-86, 1898.Gabriel Hanotaux (1853-1944) French statesman and historian, Minister of Foreign Affairs 1894-95, 1896-98.
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Lot 1343
[DOWDING HUGH]: (1882-1970) British Air Chief Marshal, Commander of RAF Fighter Command during the Battle of Britain. An original autograph manuscript prepared by historian Robert Wright (1906-1992) while writing and researching his book Dowding and the Battle of Britain (1969). The lengthy manuscript, entitled First Draft Outline consists of 4to pages, divided into ten sections, with various neatly arranged holograph notes and observations by Wright regarding the structure of his book, the introductory notes stating 'This book is not a history of the Battle of Britain,. It is the story of some of the experiences of one of those who participated in it. Just as some pretty fantastic things happened to those who did the flying and the fighting, so some pretty fantastic things also happened to the man who led them' and with further notes relating to Winston Churchill ('I had heard that Churchill had a liking for graphs, and I knew that some people can be told something through their eyes when they can't be convinced through their ears' Dowding has said'), Keith Park, William Sholto Douglas, Trafford Leigh-Mallory, John Slessor, Tom Gleave as well as Spitfire and Hurricane aircraft etc. VG
Lot 1106
BAIRD JOHN LOGIE: (1888-1946) Scottish inventor & electrical engineer who demonstrated the world's first live working television system in January 1926. Vintage fountain pen ink signature ('John L. Baird') on a small oblong 12mo card. Some very light overall foxing and minor traces of former mounting to the verso. About VG
Lot 1182
SALICETI ANTOINE CHRISTOPHE: (1757-1809) French Corsican Politician and Diplomat of the Revolution and First Empire. An exceptional A.L.S. `Saliceti´, two pages, 4to, Florence, 21st September 1796, to Charles Godefroy Redon de Belleville, in French. The letter bears the French Republic printed heading of the “Commissaire of the Executive Directory of the Army of Italy”. An extremely interesting historical anti-papal letter by Saliceti, stating in part `…il faut que les nobles Luquois payent la contribution que je viens de leur imposer, et je me reserve même de l´augmenter. Ce sera ce moyen-là qui les fera parler, car ils ne voudront pas payer deux fois. Que l´argent entre dans la cause de la République…´ (Translation: `…the noble from Lucca must pay the contribution that I have just imposed on them, and I even reserve to myself the right to increase it. It will be by this means that we will make them speak, because they will not want to pay twice. Let´s make the money enter into the cause of the Republic…”) Further adding a threatening sentence against Papacy, stating `Menez-moi rondement les négotiants: il faut que cette affaire finesse de manière ou d´autre. Le Pape a refusé de signer les conditions au moyen desquelles le Directoire Exécutif consentait a le laisser exister. Son refus acté envoyé dans la nuit pour Paris par un Courier extraordinaire que j´ai dépéché. Pour le coup, la Papauté est en danger; j´espere de voir l´univers délivré de ce fléau qui en fait le malheur. Le Directoire Exécutif, guidé par la raison, va prendre des mesures décisives. La guerre avec Naples va se rallumer´ (Translation: “Lead the negotiators smoothly: this business must be smooth one way or another. The Pope refused to sign the conditions by means of which the Executive Directory consented to let him exist. His official refusal was sent in the night to Paris by an extraordinary Courier that I dispatched. For once, the Papacy is in danger; I hope to see the universe delivered from this scourge which makes it so unfortunate. The Executive Board, guided by reason, will take decisive action. The war with Naples will reignite…”) Paper with watermark. With blank integral leaf. With two extremely small holes not affecting the text or signature. VG Charles Godefroy Redon de Belleville (1748-1820) Consul of France at Livorno in 1796 when the French army occupied the city. Pius VI (1717-1799) Pope of the Roman Catholic Church 1775-99. Pius VI condemned the French Revolution and the suppression of the Gallican Church that resulted from it. French troops commanded by Napoleon Bonaparte defeated the papal army and occupied the Papal States in 1796, the year of the present letter. In 1798, upon his refusal to renounce his temporal power, Pius was taken prisoner and transported to France. He died eighteen months later in Valence in the French Republic. On account of his friendship with Maximilien Robespierre, Saliceti was denounced by the Thermidorian Reaction and was saved only by the amnesty of the French Directory. In 1796 Saliceti was commissioned to organize the French Revolutionary Army in the Italian Peninsula and the two departments into which Corsica had been divided after its recapture.Although an adversary of Napoleon's 18th Brumaire Coup which created the Consulate in November 1799, he was kept by Napoleon as his representative to the Republic of Lucca and Liguria, engineering the territory's annexation to the Empire. In 1806, he followed Joseph Bonaparte to the Kingdom of Naples, where Joseph had been imposed as King, and served as minister of police and of war. Saliceti died in Naples in mysterious circumstances, possibly poisoned.Napoleon said about Saliceti `Saliceti, les jours de danger, valait cent mille hommes´ (Translation: “Saliceti, on the dangerous days, was the equivalent of a hundred thousand men”)
Lot 639
MASSENET JULES: (1842-1912) French Composer. A good A.L.S., `Massenet´, two pages, written to the first and third page, 8vo, Paris, Friday 4th May 1900, in French. Massenet explains that `C´est un malade qui vous remercie - oui, je suis malade d´un gros rhume et je me désole de l´inaction dans laquelle je me trouve depuis 8 jours - je n´ai pas la consolation de votre gentile visite.. comme autrefois..´ (Translation: `It is an ill man who thanks you - yes, I am ill with a big cold and I feel so sorry for the inaction in which I have been for the last 8 days - I do not have the consolation of your kind visit.. as it used to happen…´ Massenet further deeply thanks his correspondent and states in part `J´étais moi-même fort souffrant lorsque l´on m´a appris, dans ma chambre, cette nouvelle si inattendue…´ (Translation: `I was myself very unwell when I was told, in my room, this so unexpected news...´) Together with A.N.S., Jul Massenet, signed twice, one page, 12mo, to a French paper postcard, Paris, 16th November, to Mme Marthe Chassang, in French. Massenet sends a short message feeling sorry and suggesting a meeting the day after. VG and G, 2
Lot 62
IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT: Signed 8 x 10 photograph by both Frank Capra (director and co-producer) and Claudette Colbert (Ellen 'Ellie' Andrews) individually, the image depicting Colbert standing in a full-length pose opposite actor Clark Gable, seated in costume as Peter Warne, on the set of the American romantic comedy film It Happened One Night (1934). Signed by both Capra and Colbert in bold black inks with their names alone to the image. It was for their contributions to this film that Capra won a Best Director Oscar and Colbert a Best Actress Oscar (the film also winning three other Academy Awards, thereby becoming the first film to win all of the 'Big Five' Oscars). Some slight corner creasing, otherwise VG
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Lot 991
[JOYCE JAMES]: (1882-1941) Irish novelist and poet. An unusual partially printed document, completed and signed on behalf of Joyce in the hand of an administrative agent, four pages, 4to, Paris, 21st April 1939, in French. The official Reseau Telephonique de Paris (Paris Telephone Network) document is Joyce's contract to have a telephone line installed at 34 rue des Vignes in Paris for an annual fee of six hundred and sixty francs, the head of the first page stamped Transfert ('Transfer') and a further stamp with manuscript insertions to the third page confirming that the document replaces an earlier commitment to have a telephone line at 7 rue Edmond Valentin and that the minimum duration of the subscription is still in place. The foot of the third page is signed on behalf of Joyce with the observation 'Lu et accepté' (Translation: 'Read and accepted'). A moving document relating to Joyce's last private residence in Paris. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VGJames Joyce first came to Paris in July 1920 and would reside in the French capital for almost two decades, although the writer never bought a home of his own. Joyce's health problems afflicted him throughout his Paris years and despite over a dozen eye operations his vision severely declined and by the 1930s he was practically blind, making the telephone an important method of communication and explaining why he was unable to sign the present document.Joyce lived in an elegant apartment at 7 rue Edmond Valentin, close to the River Seine and Eiffel Tower, for five years from February 1935 until April 1939 before moving into a smaller apartment (although blessed with a lot of natural light) at 34 rue des Vignes on 15th April 1939. Finnegans Wake was published whilst Joyce was living in the apartment, which he would leave after six months in mid-October 1939. Following the fall of France in 1940 Joyce and his family travelled to Zurich to flee the Nazi occupation. On 11th January 1941 Joyce underwent surgery and fell into a coma the next day, awaking briefly at 2 am on 13th January before dying fifteen minutes later.
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Lot 935
[LES MISERABLES] HUGO VICTOR: (1802-1885) French novelist, poet and dramatist. A significant original page of manuscript in the hand of Hugo, unsigned, one page, 8vo, n.p., n.d. (late 1840s?), in French. The manuscript represents the novelist’s working draft of one of the most important parts of the historical novel Les Misérables (1862), considered one of the greatest works of literature of the 19th century, and varies in parts to the final published text. Hugo heads the page with the word Forteresse (‘Fortress’) and continues to write, in part, ‘C’etait l’acropole des va-nu-pieds.....Il arrive quelques fois que......meme contre l'egalite et la fraternite, meme contre les principes……Ce sont la, des journees lugubres car il y a toujours une certaine quantite de droits meme dans cette demence, il y a du suicide dans ce duel; et ces mots qui veulent etre des injures, gueux, canaille…..’ (Translation: ‘It was the acropolis of the tramps…..Sometimes it happens that…..even against equality and fraternity, even against principles…..These are gloomy days for there are always a certain amount of rights even in this madness, there is suicide in this duel and these words that want to be insults, beggar, scoundrel…..’). An exceptional page of manuscript in which the embryo of one of the most famous pieces of French prose is set down on paper by Hugo for the first time. Some light overall age wear and minor creasing and a few small tears and insignificant areas of paper loss to the edges, GIn 1848 a new wave of revolution swept across Europe, triggered by the political unrest of bourgeois liberals and nationalists, crop failures several years in a row, and economic troubles. In France, Louis Philippe was driven from his throne. After a bloody struggle between the working-class and the middle-class provisional government in Paris, the Second Republic was established, with a mainly middle-class national assembly and Louis Napoleon, who was related to Napoleon I, as president.Hugo was sympathetic to the 1848 revolution, became a representative in the assembly, and initially supported Louis Napoleon. However, in 1851 the president assumed control of France in a military coup d’etat, and in 1852 the population voted to disband the republic and re-establish the empire. Hugo was disillusioned with both the French people who were willing to exchange freedom for stability and with Napoleon III, who had traded in his republican opinions to become a dictator. Criticizing the government and Louis Napoleon publicly, he was forced to leave France, first for Belgium and then for the Channel Islands. Les Misérables, which Hugo composed from the late 1840s to 1862 during his exile, integrated his feelings about the political situation, his memories of the barricades of 1848, and his republican ideals. The novel denounces the degradation of the urban working-class and society’s mistreatment and neglect of the poor, especially women and children. (From: Les Misérables – A Historical Perspective).
Lot 1292
SUCHET LOUIS GABRIEL: (1770-1826) Marshal of France. Duc d´Albufera. One of the most brilliant of Napoleon´s Generals. L.S., `L.G. Suchet´, signed twice by Suchet to front and verso, two pages, La Pietra, Corsica, 13th March 1800, in French. The document being a leave granted to Sargent Louis François Maul, "..due to injury on the battle field". Further reporting on his wounds. Bearing to the upper left corner a red wax seal in fine condition, and with multiple countersignatures at the base, including General Philippon. Signed by Suchet in his capacity as Lieutenant General. Overall age wear and staining with small repair to the central fold and few small tears to the edges. F to G Armand Philippon (1761-1836) General of the Revolutionary wars and first Empire.
Lot 1365
LINDBERG CHARLES W. (1920-2007) American Marine of World War II, one of the flag raisers during the Battle of Iwo Jima, 1945. A printed oblong 4to card featuring the three verses of The Marine Corps Hymn, commencing 'From the Halls of Montezuma, To the shores of Tripoli; We fight our country's battles, In the air, on land, and sea; First to fight for right and freedom, and to keep our honor clean; We are proud to claim the title of, United States Marine', with the Marine Corps emblem of Eagle, Globe and Anchor printed alongside, signed by Lindberg in bold pencil to a clear area of the card, adding the words '1st Flag Raiser, Iwo Jima, Feb. 23, 1945, 10:30, A.M.' in his hand beneath his signature. EXThe Marines' Hymn, whose music originates from an 1867 work by Jacques Offenbach, with lyrics added later by an unknown author, was authorised in 1929 and is the oldest official song in the United States Armed Forces.
Lot 1187
MADAME ROLAND: (1754-1793) Born Marie-Jeanne Philipon, also known as Manon Roland de la Platiere. French Revolutionary salonniere and Writer. She was the first Girondin to be arrested during the reign of terror and guillotined. Very rare A.L., signed with a small flourish, two pages, 8vo, in French. Manon sends a letter full of spicy comments, stating in part `Si j´étais dans une disposition caustique, je vous dirais que je vous fais passert trois lettres: d´une bégueule, l´autre d´un pédant, la troisieme d´un cadet de famille. Mais a la campagne on est pacifique, on pardonne aux sots; et partout on plaint les malheureux cadets. Silence donné! J´y consens, et c´est prudent; car je pourrais en dire long sur cette niece qui exhorte a pousser sa tante et qui pourrait si bien le faire elle même. J´imagine que vous n´attendrez plus rien de toute cette…´ ("If I was in a caustic disposition, I would tell you that I pass you three letters: one from a prude, the other from a pedant, the third from a cadet. But in the countryside we are peaceful, we forgive fools; and everywhere people pity the unfortunate cadets. Silence given! I consent to it, and it is prudent; because I could say a lot about this niece who urges to push her aunt and who could so well do it herself. I imagine that you will expect nothing more from all this..") Madame Roland, known as "Madame", says before concluding `Adieu, le soleil m´a fait mal a la tête,…. et je pleure comme un enfant. J´ai encore le coeur et l´esprit tous neufs pour les romans´ ("Goodbye, the sun gave me a headache,…. and I cry like a child. I still have a brand new heart and mind for novels..") Overall age wear and small creasing, otherwise G
Lot 1584
BEN BELLA AHMED: (1916-2012) Algerian politician, soldier and socialist revolutionary who served as Prime Minister of Algeria 1962-63 and as the first President of Algeria 1963-65. Vintage signed 5 x 6.5 photograph of Ben Bella in a head and shoulders pose. Signed ('Ben Bella') in fountain pen ink with his name alone across a slightly darker area of the image although reasonably legible. Rare. VG
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Lot 729
[BEATLES THE]: Signed 10 x 8 photograph by both Allan Williams (first manager of the Beatles) and Alf Bicknell (chauffeur to the Beatles in the 1960s) individually, the image depicting an early line-up of the Beatles, including Stuart Sutcliffe, in head and shoulders poses together. Signed by Williams in bold blue ink to the base of the image, adding one of his famous quotations in his hand to the lower white border of the photograph, 'I thought they were layabouts!', and signed by Bicknell in bold black ink with his name alone to the base of the image. EX
Lot 1487
On her daughter’s impending marriage to Napoleon’s youngest brother – ‘I….regard her happiness as assured, especially since I learned with the keenest interest all the fine qualities of Prince Jerome of France’ CHARLOTTE, PRINCESS ROYAL: (1766-1828) Queen of Wurttemberg 1797-1816, as the wife of King Frederick I, and the eldest daughter of King George III. A very fine A.L.S., Charlotte, two pages, 4to, Stuttgart, 14th August 1807, to 'Madame ma Soeur' [Josephine de Beauharnais], in French. The Queen writes in the days approaching her daughter, Princess Catharina's, wedding to Jerome Bonaparte, and thanks the Empress for the expressions of friendship she showed in her letter, as well as through the French ambassador, which are so close to her heart 'au moment de me séparer d´une enfant chérie qui fait mon bonheur' (Translation: 'at the time of parting with a darling child who makes me happy'), further adding 'Il m´est bien doux dans ces instants pénibles, de penser qu´elle entre dans une famille qui est disposée à l´aimer, et que votre Majesté Impériale, qui possède au plus haut degré la tendresse Maternelle, veuille bien lui servir de Mère, je regarde donc son bonheur comme assuré, d´autant plus que j´ai appris avec le plus vif intérêt toutes les belles qualités du Prince Jérome de France, il n´y a qu´une voix à son sujet, ce qui me fait espérer que leur Union sera heureuse et qu´elle servira à resserrer les liens qui unissent déjà le Roi mon Epoux à l´Empereur des Français' (Translation: 'It is very sweet to me in these painful moments, to think that she is entering a family which is disposed to love her, and that your Imperial Majesty, who possesses the highest degree of Maternal tenderness, would kindly serve as her Mother, I therefore regard her happiness as assured, especially since I learned with the keenest interest all the fine qualities of Prince Jerome of France, there is only one voice about him, which makes me hope that their Union will be happy and that it will serve to strengthen the ties which already united the King my Spouse to the Emperor of the French'). Queen Charlotte concludes her letter by remarking 'Je me réjouis aussi que ce Mariage me procure l´avantage d´être en des liaisons plus particulières avec votre Majesté Impériale, qui ne saurait douter de l´Amitié et du parfait attachement de sa bonne Soeur' (Translation: 'I am also delighted that this Marriage gives me the advantage of being in more special contact with your Imperial Majesty, who cannot doubt the friendship and the perfect attachment of her good Sister'. With blank integral leaf. A letter of excellent content and wonderful association. Some overall, largely uniform, age toning (most noticeable to the first page) and with a few light stains, G Josephine de Beauharnais (1763-1814) Empress of the French 1804-10, the first wife of Emperor Napoleon I. Catharina of Wurttemberg (1783-1835) Queen consort of Westphalia 1807-13. Jerome Bonaparte (1784-1860) King of Westphalia 1807-13, the youngest brother of Emperor Napoleon I. In 1803 Wurttemberg entered into an alliance with France under Emperor Napoleon I and one of the terms of the treaty was the marriage of Princess Catharina with Jerome Bonaparte. The wedding took place four years later at the Royal Palace of Fontainebleau on 22nd August 1807. The couple bonded strongly and had a happy marriage, remaining firmly attached to each other, even after the downfall of the Napoleonic Empire in 1814.
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