MONET CLAUDE: (1840-1926) French Impressionist painter. A.L.S., Claude Monet, four pages, 8vo, Giverny par Vernon, 11th June 1920, to Gustave Geffroy ('Mon cher ami'), in French. Monet writes in pale purple pencil and states that he is late in thanking his correspondent for their last books and continues to remark 'Je reserve mes forces pour toujours travailler a mes decorations quand la chaleur n'est pas trop forte dans mon atelier a part cela je me porte a merveille.....Naturellement je ne bouges plus d'ici et n'en bougerai plus.....ce qui me prive de vous voir avec quelques amis' (Translation: 'I reserve my strength to always work on my decorations when the heat is not too strong in my studio, apart from that I am doing wonderfully…..Of course I do not move from here and will not move again….which deprives me of seeing you with some friends'), further adding 'J'ai quelques fois de vos nouvelles par votre grand ami Clemenceau qui lui vient assez souvent mais qui ne parvient pas a vous amener avec lui. Je sais que vous avez ete assez souffrant mais que vous allez mieux et que vous etiez aller avec un ami au bord de la mer en Normandie' (Translation: 'I hear of you a few times through your good friend Clemenceau who comes often but who does not manage to bring you with him. I know that you have been quite unwell but that you are better and that you went with a friend to the seaside in Normandy') and concluding by asking Geffroy to send news of himself as it is always pleasant to hear from him. Accompanied by the original envelope hand addressed by Monet. A few very light, extremely minor creases, VG Gustave Geffroy (1855-1926) French journalist and art critic, a friend of Monet and one of the first historians of the Impressionist art movement. Georges Clemenceau (1841-1929) French Prime Minister 1906-09, 1917-20. Clemenceau was a long-time friend and supporter of Monet and wrote a biography of the artist.
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SMYTHE REG: (1917-1998) British cartoonist, creator of the Andy Capp comic strip. An original pen and ink cartoon strip drawn and signed by Smythe on a 15 x 4.5 piece of art board, the amusing four panel cartoon strip featuring Andy Capp involved in an argument with his long-suffering wife Flo, signed ('Smythe') to the base of the final panel. With several printer's annotations to the margin, indicating that the cartoon was published on 12th October 1977. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG
DENNIS SANDY: (1937-1992) American actress, Academy Award winner for Best Supporting Actress in 1966 for her role as Honey in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?. Signed and inscribed 8 x 10 photograph of the actress in a head and shoulders pose. Signed in blue ink with her name alone across a light area at the centre of the image. A few light surface and corner creases, otherwise about VG
DALTREY ROGER: (1944- ) English rock singer and musician, a co-founder and the lead singer of The Who. Signed 10 x 8 photograph of Daltrey in a close-up head and shoulders pose as composer Franz Liszt from the British surreal biographical musical comedy film Lisztomania (1975). Signed by Daltrey in bold blue ink with his name alone to a light area at the base of the image. A note in the hand of a collector to the verso indicates that the signature was obtained in person at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York on 20th July 2008. About EX
LAW ANDREW BONAR: (1858-1923) British Prime Minister 1922-23. A fine original black pen and ink drawing of Law by the accomplished German-Swiss artist Robert Kastor, executed on a folio (9.5 x 12) sheet of art paper, the image depicting the Prime Minister in a head and shoulders pose. Signed by Law beneath the image, adding a quotation taken from Thomas Carlyle, 'Not what I have, but what I do is my kingdom', in his hand. Also bearing the small signature of the artist Kastor. Some very light, extremely minor age wear to the edges, VG
PAGE GERALDINE: (1924-1987) American actress, Academy Award winner for Best Actress in 1985 for her role as Mrs. Carrie Watts in The Trip to Bountiful. Signed 8 x 10 photograph of Page seated in a half-length pose, in costume as Mama, from the Western film J. W. Coop (1972). Signed by Page in bold black fountain pen ink with her name alone to a light area of the image. VG
RAEDER ERICH: (1876-1960) German Grand Admiral of World War II, Knight's Cross winner. D.S., Raeder, one page, folio, Berlin, 10th September 1939, in German. The partially printed document, completed in a calligraphic hand, appoints the senior government inspector Wilhelm Stern to be an administrative clerk, in the expectation that 'true to his oath of service, (he) will faithfully discharge his duties and justify the confidence bestowed upon him by this appointment' and continues 'At the same time, he can be sure of the special protection of the Fuhrer and Reich Chancellor'. Signed by Raeder at the foot in his capacity as Oberbefehlshaber der Kriegsmarine alongside a blind embossed circular seal featuring the Nazi swastika and eagle. With blank integral leaf. Some light age wear and a number of small tears to the right edge, otherwise about VG
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[HENDRIX JIMI]: (1942-1970) American rock guitarist and singer. A pair of funky red corduroy ribbed bell bottom trousers owned and worn by Jimi Hendrix in 1968, with a zip fastener and elasticated waist band, and two small inside pockets, measuring approximately 38” in length and 11” wide at the base. A wonderful and desirable piece of memorabilia associated with one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century, who was also noted for his fashion sense, typifying the 1960s and counter-culture movement. Some light age wear, VGProvenance: The present trousers were previously sold by Bonhams in their sale of Film Entertainment and Autographs, Psychedelic and Underground Posters, Rock and Pop, Rare Records on 21st, 22nd & 23rd March 1995 (Lot 2472). Their catalogue entry, a copy of which is included in the present lot, stated that the trousers were worn by Hendrix 'in 1968 Civic Auditorium, Bakersfield, California, Oct. 26, seen on camera by Ron Rafaelli, photographer with Jimi at this time'.
FREDERICK AUGUSTUS I: (1750-1827) Elector of Saxony 1763-1806 (as Frederick Augustus III) and King of Saxony 1806-27. The King was a loyal ally to Napoleon during the Napoleonic Wars and lost much of his territory to Prussia at the Congress of Vienna. D.S., Friedrich Augustus, two pages, folio, 26th October 1768, in German. The manuscript document is untranslated although appears to be a military commission relating to Heinrich Ernst von Feilitzsch. Countersigned by Count Johann Franz von Bellegarde (1707-1769) General of the Infantry and Minister of War. With blind embossed paper seal affixed (causing some light staining to the recto). Some light age wear and a few minor tears and creases to the edges, otherwise VG
HUSSEIN SADDAM: (1937-2006) President of Iraq 1979-2003. A.L.S., in Arabic, one page, 8vo, n.p. (Republican Palace, Baghdad?), 2nd March 1986, to the Chief of Staff, on printed stationery featuring the coat of arms of Iraq, in Arabic. Hussein issues a directive, in full, 'Comrade Tariq Hamad Al-Abdullah, upon his delegation to East Germany, is asked not to address Iraq's debts to Germany, unless they are addressed by the Germans. At that time, we will ask them for our outstanding debts, and a representative of the Central Bank will be sent with him. I am waiting for a detailed report after the visit'. Two file holes to the right edge and some light staining and a minor area of paper loss at the head of the page, about VGTariq Hamad Al-Abdullah (1940-1986) Iraqi military officer and politician who served as Secretary General of the Revolutionary Command Council, Acting Head of the Office of the Presidency of the Republic and as Minister of Light Industries from 1982-86.
FRANCE ANATOLE: (1844-1924) French poet, journalist and novelist, Nobel Prize winner for Literature, 1921. A.L.S., Anatole France, two pages, small 8vo, n.p. (Paris), n.d. (28th February 1895), to Henri Lavedan, with a small hand-stamped monogram at the head, in French. The poet writes a charming letter to his friend, commencing 'Je vous remercie de m'avoir envoye votre livre si aimable et si bon; je vous remercie de l´agréable honneur que vous m´avez fait en me dediant un de vos dialogues que j'aime tant. Cela est tellement superieur aux mimes d'Herondas et meme aux Syracusians qui sont pourtant un joli morceau' (Translation: 'I thank you for having sent me your book so pleasant and so good; I thank you for the pleasant honour you have done me by dedicating to me one of your dialogues which I love so much. This is so superior to the mimes of Herondas and even to the Syracusians which are nevertheless a pretty piece'). France continues to return the favour and 'offrir un des petits contes que je publie cette semaine en un volume, in 18, je sors (comme vous) Le puits de Ste. Claire' (Translation: 'offer one of the little tales which I am publishing this week in a volume, in 18, I go out (like you) Le puits de Ste. Claire') and in a postscript France invites Lavedan to have lunch with himself and Madame de Martel, the French writer who wrote under the pseudonym Gyp. Accompanied by the original envelope hand addressed by France and bearing a good wax seal to the verso featuring an impression of two ladies dancing whilst another, seated, watches them. Some very light, extremely minor staining, VGHenri Lavedan (1859-1940) French dramatist and man of letters.
ELGAR EDWARD: (1857-1934) English composer. A.L.S., Edward Elgar, two pages, 4to, Worcester, 23rd February 1932, to Miss. Chandler. Elgar thanks his correspondent for having sent the sheets of manuscript and remarks 'There is not much to alter, but you must remove the orch[estra]l acc[om]p[animen]t - this is never used for a first audition; the odd orchl. players may remain, as they very likely wd. do, to look on', further adding 'It is always difficult to avoid saying the 'score' - but that is the complete copy - the soloist plays from a “part”. The other odd things will explain themselves: you have not been far wrong which shews intuition' and concluding 'If my marks & remarks - which I have been delighted to make - are not clear to you, please send again - and again'. A letter of interesting content. Some very light, minor creasing to the edges, otherwise VG
SPRINGFIELDS THE: Vintage signed and inscribed 8 x 10 photograph by all three members of The Springfields, the British folk-pop vocal trio of the early 1960s, individually comprising Dusty Springfield, her brother Tom Springfield, and Mike Hurst, the image depicting them standing in three-quarter length poses together as they perform a song. Signed and inscribed by Dusty Springfield in blue fountain pen ink to the image, 'To John, Best Wishes, The Springfields' and signed by both Tom Springfield and Mike Hurst in blue fountain pen inks with their first names only to light areas of the image. Together with a printed 4to page removed from a souvenir programme for the Royal Variety Performance held at the London Palladium on 8th November 1965, individually signed by various performers to the recto and verso, each alongside their portraits, including Dusty Springfield, Dave Clark, Frank Ifield, Sylvie Vartan, Arthur Haynes etc. G to VG, 2
SALISBURY MARQUESS OF: (1830-1903) British Prime Minister 1885-86, 1886-92 & 1895-1902 whose period in office oversaw the entire Second Boer War. A.L.S., Salisbury, two pages, 8vo, n.p., 2nd June 1867, to [George] Goschen, informing him that he has telegraphed Baring to attend a meeting. In a postscript Salisbury further adds 'Please influence the Treasury to continue to Col. Evans Smith the allowance made to Kirk while he was at Zanzibar. I cannot get a sufficiently good man for less money'. With blank integral leaf. Some very light, minor age wear, about VG George Goschen (1831-1907) 1st Viscount Goschen. British statesman who served as First Lord of the Admiralty 1871-74, 1895-1900 and as Chancellor of the Exchequer 1887-92. Sir John Kirk (1832-1922) Scottish physician, naturalist and a companion to David Livingstone who served as a British administrator in Zanzibar where he was instrumental in ending the slave trade in that country.
MOMMSEN THEODOR: (1817-1903) German classical scholar and historian, Nobel Prize winner for Literature, 1902. D.S., Th. Mommsen, one page, large folio (16.5 x 20.5), Berlin, 8th October 1876, in Latin. The partially printed document, completed in manuscript, was issued by Mommsen in his capacity as a Rector at the Friedrich Wilhelm University (today the Humboldt University of Berlin) and certifies that George Thouret, a student of theology, has taken an oath before the academic authorities to 'promise faith, obedience and reverence' and has thereby been legitimately enrolled within the university. Some light age wear and minor creasing, about VG
BRATIANU ION I. C.: (1864-1927) Romanian Prime Minister 1909-10, 1914-18, 1918-19, 1922-26, 1927. D.S., Ion I C Bratianu, one page, folio, Bucharest, April 1916, in Romanian. The partially printed document, completed in manuscript, is issued by the Ministry of Defence of the Kingdom of Romania and concerns the promotion of Dumitru Sinescu to the rank of deputy reserve admissions officer. Some light age wear at the folds, otherwise VG
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 signed D.S., `Jose Martí´, and `T. Estrada Palma´, four pages, large folio, New York, 10th May 1893 and 27th January 1895, to Rafael Cortes and to Manuel Ruiz, 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, ''Patriotic Assistance - Fundraising - To finance the Independence and for the Freedom of Cuba''. The attractive document, printed in green, bears large palms to front page borders and coats of arms to the front heading and to the verso. 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 written text, entitled ''The Cuban Revolution'', is a manifesto in favour of Cuban Independence and freedom, against the Spanish occupancy and slavery, stating in part `Cuba se ha alzado en armas con el sacrificio y la solemne determinacion de la muerte, no para interrumpir con patriotismo fanatico por el ideal insuficiente de la independencia politica de España. El Desarrollo de un pueblo que hubiera podido llegar en paz a su madurez…´ (Translation: “Cuba has taken up arms with sacrifice and the with the solemn determination of death, not to interrupt with fanatical patriotism the insufficient ideal of political independence from Spain. The development of a people that could have reached maturity in peace…”) The document bears beneath the signatures a large beige paper seal affixed of the Delegation of the Cuban Revolutionary Party. To the second sheet, another title given to contributors in favour of the cause, the light image affixed to the front, shows Martí, Cespedes, Teodoro Perez, and many other revolutionary leaders at the balcony of Teodoro Perez´ home, known as La Te Da, on 1st of May 1893 in Key West. This small island was the capital of the Cuban exile at the time. Bearing to the verso an attractive map of Cuba. Small overall age wear, with a very small hole to the first sheet, not affecting the text or images. Small remnants of a former red wax seal to the verso of the second sheet. G to VG The present document is signed by Jose Marti on 23rd-27th January 1895, only a few days 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. In the early 1890s, Key West's poet-patriot hero Jose Martí started visiting the island, raising money and trying to unite the different exile groups that wanted to overthrow Cuba's Spanish rulers. There was a routine every time Martí came to town. It was like a holiday in town. About 5,000 people would go to the port to wait for him. There was a music band in San Carlos called La Banda Libertad (“The Freedom Band”), a band that would go to the port. The port was full of American and Cuban flags. They would parade him down Duval Street from the port, past the San Carlos, all the way to La Te Da. That is why that place is called La Te Da, because the Cubans would call that place Martí's Terrace, “La Terraza de Martí". And that name got shortened to La Te Da. In the same way as Key West became Key West from Cayo Hueso. Today La Te Da is a guesthouse that hosts drag shows and tea dances. Back then, it was the home of Teodoro Perez, a cigar factory owner and friend of Martí.
KIDDER MARGOT: (1948-2018) Canadian-American actress, remembered for her role as Lois Lane in the first four Superman films. Signed colour 10 x 8 photograph of Kidder in a full-length pose, in costume as journalist Lois Lane, flying through the air above Metropolis whilst escorted by Superman, in a scene from one of the Superman films. Signed by Kidder in bold blue ink to a light area at the head of the image, also adding her character name in her hand beneath her signature. EX
CROSBY BING: (1903-1977) American singer and actor, Academy Award winner for Best Actor in 1944 for his role as Father Chuck O'Malley in Going My Way. A good vintage signed 7.5 x 9.5 photograph of Crosby standing in a three-quarter length pose, in costume from his Oscar winning performance as Father O'Malley, alongside a piano from Going My Way. Signed by Crosby in fountain pen ink to a clear area of the background. Rare in this form. Very slightly neatly trimmed to the edges and with a small, light stain to the upper edge, about VG
NAPOLEON III: (1808-1873) Emperor of the French 1852-70, the nephew of Napoleon I and the last monarch to rule over France. Napoleon III also served as the first President of France 1848-52. L.S., Napoleon, one page, 8vo, Torquay, 7th October 1871, to a gentleman, in French. Napoleon states that he has received his correspondent's letter sending the kind feelings of the Literary Society of Minerva to him and his family ('J'ai recu votre lettre dans la qu elle vous me faites part des sentiments de sympathie enprimes par la societe litteraire de Minerva, pour moi et ma famille') and asks for his thanks to be conveyed to the members of the society. With blank integral leaf (neatly inlaid). Several small ink annotations to the upper left corner and some very light staining, otherwise VG Napoleon III went into exile in 1871, arriving in England on 20th March. His family and entourage settled at Camden Place in Chislehurst, Kent.
PICASSO PABLO: (1881-1973) Spanish painter, a co-founder of the Cubist movement. Signed colour 7.5 x 10.5 paper stock reproduction of Picasso's painting entitled Figure 1945, evidently neatly removed from a book or exhibition catalogue, signed ('Picasso') by the artist in blue crayon with his name alone to the lower border. Some very light, minor age wear to the extreme left edge, VG
RIBEIRO COUTO RUI: (1898-1963) Brazilian poet, short-story writer and diplomat, a leading figure of Modernism in its infancy. Manuscript D.S., Ribeiro Couto, one page, 4to, Geneva, n.d. (1946), in French. Ribeiro Couto responds to a researcher's questionnaire entitled Enquete Mondiale ('World Survey'), with their manuscript questions at the head of the page, '1. Vos débuts littéraires furent-ils heureux ou difficiles? 2. Des moyens d'existence (un second metier ou une fortune personelle) vous permirent-ils de vous faire un nom dans les lettres, ou ne vecuites-vous que de votre plume? 3. Quel ouvrage vous fit-il le plus connaitre? Lequel considerez-vous comme votre chef d'oeuvre?' (Translation: '1. Were your literary beginnings happy or difficult? 2. Did the means of existence (a second job or a personal fortune) allow you to make a name for yourself in letters, or do you only live from your pen? 3. What book did you know the most about? Which do you consider your masterpiece?'). Ribeiro Couto provides his answers beneath, in full, '1. Je suis toujours, a 48 ans, a mes debuts litteraires - comme aux temps du lycee. Et ces debuts sont toujours difficiles, car je n'ai jamais reussi a faire ce que je voulais.....et que je veux encore. 2. Mon vrai metier c'est le journalisme. Pourtant, me voici dans la diplomatie depuis presque vingt ans. Helas! 3. Je ne suis comme que de quelques lecteurs, tres peu nombreux, et je n'ai ecrit aucun chef d'oeuvre. Mais ce viendra peut-etre. Pourquoi pas?' (Translation: 'I am still, at 48, in my literary debut - like in high school. And these beginnings are always difficult, because I never managed to do what I wanted….and still want. 2. My real job is journalism. However, here I am in diplomacy for almost twenty years. Alas! 3. I am like only a few readers, very few, and I have not written any masterpieces. But maybe it will come. Why not?'). Some very light, extremely minor age wear to the edges, otherwise VG
ROBARDS JASON: (1922-2000) American actor, Academy Award winner for Best Supporting Actor in 1976 for his role as Ben Bradlee in All the President's Men and again in 1977 for his role as Dashiell Hammett in Julia. Signed 8 x 10 photograph of Robards in a head and shoulders pose wearing a hat. Signed in bold blue ink with his name alone to a clear area of the image. A few very light, extremely minor surface and corner creases, VG
VOIGHT JON: (1938- ) American actor, Academy Award winner for Best Actor in 1978 for his role as Luke Martin in Coming Home. Signed and inscribed 8 x 10 photograph of Voight in a head and shoulders pose in costume from his Oscar winning performance as the paraplegic Vietnam War veteran Luke Martin from the romantic war drama film Coming Home. Signed by Voight in bold blue ink to a light area at the base of the image. About EX
GRAHAME GLORIA: (1923-1981) American actress, Academy Award winner for Best Supporting Actress in 1952 for her role as Rosemary Bartlow in The Bad and the Beautiful. Vintage signed and inscribed 8 x 10 photograph, an appealing image of Grahame in a head and shoulders pose. Signed by Grahame in green fountain pen ink across a light area of the image. A few very light, extremely minor corner creases, VG
MESTROVIC IVAN: (1883-1962) Croatian sculptor and architect. T.L.S., I Mestrovic, one page, 4to, n.p. (Zagreb?), 10th March 1936, to Paul Mannoni, art critic at L'Ami du people, in French. Mestrovic states that he has read his correspondent's article and is very grateful to him for the sympathy he has shown 'dans cet article a l'egard de mon oeuvre et de mon pays' (Translation: 'in this article with regard to my work and my country'), further adding that his friend, Voutchetitch, had sent him a biographical article which was first published in the Parisian press and concluding by adding that if Mannoni happens to return to Yugoslavia he would be happy to see him in Zagreb. A couple of minor ink blots to the signature and some light creasing, otherwise VG
BURSTYN ELLEN: (1932- ) American actress, Academy Award winner for Best Actress in 1974 for her role as Alice Hyatt in Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore. Signed and inscribed 10 x 8 photograph, the original Warner Bros. publicity still depicting Burstyn standing outdoors in a half-length profile pose in costume from her Oscar winning performance as Alice Hyatt, in a warm embrace with Kris Kristofferson, in costume as David, in a scene from the comedy drama film Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore. Signed by Burstyn to a light area at the head of the image. A few very light, extremely minor corner creases, VG
MANN THOMAS: (1875-1955) German novelist, Nobel Prize winner for Literature, 1929. D.S., Thomas Mann, one page, folio, n.p. (New York?), 11th May 1944. The typed document is an Agreement between Mann and the publishers Editora Flama of Sao Paulo, Brazil, concerning the translation into the Portuguese language of Mann's novel Konigliche Hoheit ('Royal Highness') and comprises nine clauses in which the publishers commit to publish the translated work within one year, agree that they will pay Mann an advance of $175 as well as a royalty of 10% 'of the retail catalogue price on all copies', provide twice yearly reports of sales and also provide five free copies of the book to Mann. Signed by Mann in turquoise fountain pen ink at the foot. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG
WEST MAE: (1893-1980) American Actress & Sex Symbol. Vintage signed 5 x 7 photograph of West, the image depicting the actress in a classic and glamourous head and shoulders pose. Signed `Sincerely Mae West´, in bold blue ink, to a clear area of the image. Very small and light creasing, otherwise G to VG
REVERE ANNE: (1903-1990) American actress, Academy Award winner for Best Supporting Actress in 1945 for her role as Mrs. Araminty Brown in National Velvet. Signed 8 x 10 photograph of Revere in a head and shoulders pose. Signed in blue ink to a light area of the background and dated 1968 in her hand. Some very light, minor surface and corner creasing, VG
SIGNAC PAUL: (1863-1935) French Neo-Impressionist painter. A.L.S., P. Signac, to the verso of a picture postcard featuring a view of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, n.p. (Alpes-Maritimes), n.d. (12th March 1923), to [Pierre] Bonnard, in French. Signac enquires 'Quand franchissez vous les 7 cols, cher alpiniste pour venir nous voir? Route N 44 E' (Translation: 'When do you cross the 7 passes, dear mountaineer, to come and see us? Route N 44 E'). A friendly letter of good association between the two painters. Some light, minor staining, about VG Pierre Bonnard (1867-1947) French painter, a leading figure in the transition from Impressionism to Modernism.
TOTLEBEN EDUARD: (1818-1884) Franz Eduard Graf von Tottleben. Baltic German military engineer and Imperial Russian Army General who took charge of the fortification and sapping work during a number of important Russian military campaigns. A.L.S., Ed de Todleben, one page, 8vo, n.p., 20th June/July 1864, to 'Excellence', in French. Totleben thanks his correspondent for their kind invitation, to which 'je ne manquerai pas de me rendre' (Translation: 'I will not fail to comply') and continues to add 'Je saisis cette occasion pour réitérer l'assurance de ma haute consideration et de mon dévouement le plus respectueux' (Translation: 'I take this opportunity to reiterate the assurances of my highest consideration and most respectful devotion'). Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG
LENNON JOHN: (1940-1980) English musician, a member of the Beatles. Ink signature ('John Lennon') on a 12mo piece, mounted beneath a reproduction image of Lennon in a head and shoulders pose and annotated in the hand of a collector 'London Palladium T[heatre] 23.7.64', presumably indicating where and when the signature was obtained. Framed and glazed in a modern frame to an overall size of 5.5 x 7.5. Some light age wear, otherwise VGOn 23rd July 1964 the Beatles performed in the revue show 'The Night of a Hundred Stars' at the London Palladium.
BERTHIER LOUIS ALEXANDRE: (1753-1815), Marshal of France, Prince of Neuchatel. Chief of Staff under Napoleon. A good L.S., `Alexandre´, one page, 4to, Paris, 24th March 1812, to the Count of Dorsenne, Chief General of the North army, in French. Berthier responds to the request of leave that his correspondent sent on behalf of General of Division Thiebault, and states in part `Je vous préviens que l´intention de l´Empereur est que les services de ce Général soient utilisés à l´Armée du nord de l´Espagne. Donnez-lui une destination et rendez m´en compte´ (Translation: `I warn you that the intention of the Emperor is that the services of this General be used in the Army of northern Spain. Assign a destination to him keep me informed´) Very small and light creasing, otherwise about VG
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[IMPERIAL GUARD]: An attractive manuscript document relating to Napoleon's Garde Imperiale, completed and signed by General A. Sels, one page, large oblong folio (18.5 x 14.5”), Gournay, 26th August 1810, in French. The document is in tabular form and is subtitled Situation et force de la ci-devant Garde Royale Hollandaise (Translation: Situation and strength of the former Dutch Royal Guard) at the head and provides details of the designation of the army, the names of the battalions or squadrons, the names and ranks of the commanders of the various corps, their location etc., totalling some 128 officers, 2,693 troops and 942 horses, and also including details of cannons and other ammunition, and of the number of absent soldiers, either as a result of death or desertion. To the verso appear further manuscript observations signed by Sels in which he details the numbers of soldiers who remained hospitalised in Mons, Cambray, Brussels, Utrecht and other locations. Some light creasing and minor age wear to the edges and with a thin strip of tape to the verso reinforcing the central vertical fold. About VGThe Imperial Guard were originally a small group of elite soldiers of the French Army under the direct command of Napoleon, but grew considerably over time. The Dutch Royal Guard were formed in 1808 when Louis Bonaparte, Napoleon's younger brother, ruled over the Kingdom of Holland from 1806-10. In 1810 the 3rd Regiment of Foot Grenadiers, part of the Dutch Royal Guard, was incorporated into the Imperial Guard within the Middle Guard as the 2nd Regiment of Foot Grenadiers. They would be disbanded in February 1813, only to be re-raised in April 1815, and finally disbanded in September 1815 following Napoleon's second abdication.
SCHWEITZER ALBERT: (1875-1965) Alsatian Theologian, Musician, Philosopher & Physician, Nobel Peace Prize winner 1952. A charming autograph statement signed, Albert Schweitzer, one page, oblong 8vo, n.p., 18th May 1923, in German. Schweitzer writes, in full, 'Due to tiredness and the prose of packing for the return to Africa, all spirit has left me, so that I can neither invent a nice saying nor write one down from memory. I am ashamed before you and all the people who have written and will write so beautifully in this book. However, I write with joy and in a simple way what you already know, namely that in me you have a friend who is close to everything that happens to you in life, both sad and beautiful, and who takes great joy in your simplicity and bravery and enjoys (albeit usually tired and silent) every hour he gets to spend by your side'. Some very light, minor age toning to the edges, otherwise VG
![[HUGO VICTOR]: (1802-1885) French novelist, poet and dramatist. BERTHELOT MARCELLIN: (1827-1907) French chemist and politicia](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/490e7209-4b7e-4aa3-9ba4-afab011e768f/83ee5040-7148-4629-8161-afac00d50d06/468x382.jpg)
[HUGO VICTOR]: (1802-1885) French novelist, poet and dramatist. BERTHELOT MARCELLIN: (1827-1907) French chemist and politician. A.L.S., M Berthelot, one page, 8vo, n.p. (Paris), 21st November 1901, to the secretary of the committee for the centenary of Victor Hugo, in French. Berthelot writes in support of the upcoming centenary of Victor Hugo's birth, 'Je m'associe de grand coeur a votre manifestation pour le centenaire de Victor Hugo, qui m'a honore de son amitie et dont j'ai toujours ete l'admirateur. Je ne sais si ma sante me permettra d'y assister en personne; mais j'y serai de coeur et de conviction' (Translation: 'I wholeheartedly associate myself with your celebration for the centenary of Victor Hugo, who honoured me with his friendship and whose admirer I have always been. I don't know if my health will allow me to attend in person; but I will be there with heart and conviction'). With blank integral leaf. Accompanied by the original envelope hand addressed by Berthelot. Some light, uniform age toning, otherwise VG
WELLINGTON DUKE OF: (1769-1852) Anglo-Irish Field Marshal, the Victor of Waterloo, 1815. British Prime Minister 1828-30, 1834. A.L.S., Wellington, three pages, 8vo, London, 25th August 1824, to W[illiam] C[onyngham] Plunket. Wellington states that he has received his correspondent's letter regarding Captain Latham and continues 'I send you an abstract of the correspondence (no longer present) between this office & that gentleman from which you will form your own judgement of our cause of complaint against him. I likewise send you his letters (no longer present) observing to you that it is necessary that this gentleman as Barrack Master should write Reports and keep accounts of the expenditure of money & stores; of which he appears to be scarcely capable. The reform of the Barrack Dept. in Ireland has become absolutely necessary; and I assure you has been no easy task considering the persons with whom we had to transact our business'. Some light age wear and a few minor traces of former mounting to the verso, otherwise VG William Conyngham Plunket (1764-1854) Irish politician and lawyer who served as Attorney-General for Ireland 1805-07, 1822-27, and as Lord Chancellor of Ireland 1830-34, 1835-41.
WILLIAM IV: (1765-1837) King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland 1830-37. D.S., William R, as King of Hanover, at the foot, one page, folio, Windsor Castle, 30th July 1831, in German. The manuscript document is untranslated although relates to the Oberbergrat Friedrich Ludwig Christian Jugler (1792-1871). Countersigned by Ludwig Karl Georg von Ompteda (1767-1854) German diplomat who served as Minister and Head of the German Chancery in London from 1831-37. With a blind embossed paper seal affixed. Some light dust staining to the right edge, otherwise VG
HOPPER DENNIS: (1936-2010) American actor. An excellent vintage signed and inscribed 8 x 10 photograph, the original Warner Bros. Pictures publicity portrait depicting the youthful Hopper seated in a half-length pose holding a lit cigarette in one hand. Signed in bold dark fountain pen ink to a light area of the background. One slight corner crease to the upper right white border, otherwise VG 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.
ROCKWELL SAM: (1968- ) American actor, Academy Award winner for Best Supporting Actor in 2017 for his role as Officer Jason Dixon in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. Signed colour 10 x 8 photograph of Rockwell standing outdoors in a semi-profile half length pose, aiming two guns with his outstretched arms, in costume as Billy Bickle in a scene from the satirical black comedy crime drama film Seven Psychopaths (2012). Signed by Rockwell with a hurried signature in black ink to a light area of the image. A typed label neatly affixed to the verso indicates that the signature was obtained in person on 17th January 2014 at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. EX
HOLM CELESTE: (1917-2012) American actress, Academy Award winner for Best Supporting Actress in 1947 for her role as Anne Dettrey in Gentleman's Agreement. Vintage signed and inscribed 8 x 10 photograph, a charming study of the young actress in a head and shoulders pose. Signed in dark fountain pen ink to the image with an appreciative inscription, 'Thank you - Herb Harper - for my record of my stay in K.C. - Celeste Holm'. One very minor, light corner crease, VG
BRUCH MAX: (1838-1920) German composer, violinist and conductor. A.L.S., M. Bruch, to the recto and verso of the composer's personal printed oblong 12mo Visiting Card, featuring his printed name to the centre and address in the lower corner, Wroclaw (Breslau), 5th January 1886, to Mr. Wohlfahrt, in German. Bruch writes, in full, 'Your family has grown in recent days. Allow me to offer you my best wishes on the birth of your child'. With light uniform discoloration to the majority of the recto and some light age wear and small traces of former mounting to the verso, G
POLLARD MICHAEL J.: (1939-2019) American actor, an Academy Award nominee. Signed 10 x 8 photograph of Pollard standing in a full-length pose in costume as gang member C. W. Moss, firing a machine gun alongside an over-turned car in a dramatic scene from the biographical neo-noir crime drama film Bonnie and Clyde (1967). Signed by Pollard in bold blue ink with his name alone to a light area at the base of the image. It was for his performance in this film that Pollard received a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination. EX
FOOTBALL: A small 8vo printed official programme for Arsenal FC v. Staevnet (Copenhagen) in the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup, 1st Round (2nd Leg) at Highbury, 22nd October 1963, signed to the front and back covers and the inside team sheet by over 25 footballers from an England and Rest of the World XI who were present at the fixture including Ray Wilson, George Cohen, Denis Law, Eusebio, Ferenc Puskas, Uwe Seeler, Francisco Gento, Djalma Santos, Brian Labone, Tony Waiters, Roger Hunt, Alfredo di Stefano, Lev Yashin etc. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, otherwise VG
OBERG CARL: (1897-1965) German SS-Obergruppenfuhrer of World War II, the Senior SS and Police Leader in occupied France (1942-44) who became known as the Butcher of Paris. D.S., Oberg, two pages, 4to, n.p., n.d., in German. The document is a photocopy of a German baptism certificate dated 29th August 1935 and which relates to Ernst August Otto Versmann, stating that he was born on 4th July 1823 and naming his parents etc. Signed by Oberg to the verso beneath a brief typed statement, in which he 'certifies that the photocopy corresponds to the attached excerpt from the baptismal register'. With two official stamps, one featuring the Nazi eagle and swastika. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG Ernst August Otto Versmann (1823-1889) German pharmacist and manufacturer.
MUSSOLINI BENITO: (1883-1945) Italian Fascist Dictator of World War II. T.L.S., Mussolini, one page, 4to, Rome, 4th July 1929, to all the Ministries of the Cabinet, in Italian. Mussolini writes on the subject of the regulations for the passive air defence of the national territory and sends his correspondents a preliminary copy of Regolamento per la Difesa Contro-Aerei passive del Territorio Nazionale, explaining that the executive provisions for its implementation are the constitution of the central inter-ministerial body, the determination of the basic elements for the compilation of the passive defence project, the coordination of passive defence with active defence and the financial burden. With blank integral leaf. Together with a printed 8vo copy of the pamphlet Regolamento per la Difesa Contro-Aerei passive del Territorio Nazionale, marked Very Confidential, the Italian text comprising thirty-nine articles across ten chapters, dated Rome, February 1929. Signed by Mussolini to a title page in his capacity as head of the government and president of the Supreme Defence Commission, beneath printed text stating that the regulations were approved in Rome in May 1929. Bound in the original blue printed wrappers and with a red ink annotation in an unidentified hand to the front cover. Some light age wear and minor staining and the letter with a paperclip rust stain to the upper left corner. About VG, 2
DOUGLAS MELVYN: (1901-1981) American actor, Academy Award winner for Best Supporting Actor in 1963 for his role as Homer Bannon in Hud. An excellent vintage signed 8 x 10 photograph of Douglas seated outdoors in a three-quarter length pose in costume from his Oscar winning performance as the rancher Homer Banon, with Paul Newman (Hud Bannon) standing in the immediate background, in a scene from the Western film Hud. Signed by Douglas in bold blue fountain pen ink with his name alone to a clear area of the background. A couple of very light, extremely minor corner creases, otherwise EXProvenance: 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.
FLAMMARION CAMILLE: (1842-1925) French astronomer and author of early science fiction novels. The personal printed oblong 12mo Visiting Card of Flammarion, unsigned, featuring his printed name to the centre and address at the Observatory of Juvisy to the base, bearing a few lines of text in his hand, in French, 'Toute mon admiration. Vous etes un parfait observateur et un profond penseur' (Translation: 'All my admiration. You are a perfect observer and a profound thinker'). A couple of very light, minor stains, otherwise VG
DRESSLER MARIE: (1868-1934) Canadian actress, Academy Award winner for Best Actress in 1930/31 for her role as Min Divot in Min and Bill. A wonderful, rare vintage signed and inscribed sepia 8 x 10 photograph of Dressler in a smiling head and shoulders pose. Photograph by Clarence Sinclair Bull for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and bearing his blind stamp to the lower white border and credit stamp to the verso. Signed by Dressler in bold blue fountain pen ink to a clear area of the image. A couple of very light, minor corner creases, VG
HERGÉ: (1907-1983) Georges Prosper Remi. Belgian cartoonist, creator of The Adventures of Tintin. Book signed and inscribed, featuring an original drawing by Herge, being a hardback edition of Le Secret de La Licorne, published by Casterman, Belgium, (1947), with French text, and bearing the printed place and date, Paris, July 1949 to the lower back cover. Signed and inscribed by Herge in bold black ink to the verso of the pale blue printed illustrated front free endpaper, 'A David, un amical souvenir, Herge', and dated 3rd September 1980 in his hand. The cartoonist has also added a good original black pen and ink drawing of the heads of Tintin and his dog Snowy (who holds a bone in his mouth) in his hand alongside the inscription. With an ownership signature to the head of the title page. Some light overall age wear, slightly bumped corners and occasional light staining to the inside pages, G Le Secret de La Licorne ('The Secret of the Unicorn') is the eleventh volume of The Adventures of Tintin and was originally serialised in Le Soir from June 1942 to January 1943. The comic album story remained Herge's favourite of his own works until the creation of Tintin in Tibet in 1960.
HEPBURN AUDREY: (1929-1993) Belgian-born actress, Academy Award winner for Best Actress in 1953 for her role as Princess Ann in Roman Holiday. Signed 8 x 10 photograph of Hepburn standing in a full-length pose, in costume from her Oscar winning performance as the crown princess, being held in the arms of Gregory Peck, in costume as expatriate reporter Joe Bradley, from the romantic comedy film Roman Holiday. Signed by Hepburn in bold black ink to a light area at the base of the image and also signed by Peck in black ink to the centre of the image, both with their names alone. Some very light, extremely minor discoloration to the image, VG
‘The rod was beautiful, and…..it has wonderful action on white marlin’ HEMINGWAY ERNEST: (1899-1961) American novelist, Nobel Prize winner for Literature, 1954. A.L.S., Poor Old Papa, one page, 4to, Finca Vigia, San Francisco de Paula, Cuba, 10th May n.y., to Charles P. Thompson ('Dear Carl'). Hemingway forwards some funds to his friend ('Don't know what I owe you but put this on the account and let me know') and further continues 'The rod was beautiful, and Taylor says it has wonderful action on white marlin. I'd love to get another if you could find one. Have no light or medium rods left. Also some more of the 21 or 15 nylon'. Hemingway also refers to mutual friends, 'Pauline will give you the dope on Mouse. Been tough. I'm so sorry about Lorine's father. He was such a fine man and I liked him so much. Please give my love to Lorine and all of everything to you always'. Matted in black and brown beneath a photograph of Hemingway proudly standing in a three-quarter length pose, holding a fishing rod, alongside a marlin, as Captain Joe Russell of Key West looks on. Framed and glazed in a brown and black frame. Some light overall creasing, about VG Charles P. Thompson (1898-1978) American fisherman and friend of Hemingway. Residing at Key West, it was Thompson who introduced Hemingway to salt water fishing and the two men accompanied each other on safari in Africa in 1933. The character of 'Karl' in Hemingway's The Green Hills of Africa was inspired by Thompson. Lorine G. Thompson (1898-1985) American high school teacher, wife of Charles P. Thompson, and a close friend of Hemingway's second wife, the American journalist Pauline Pfeiffer (1895-1951).
BERGMAN INGRID: (1915-1982) Swedish actress, Academy Award winner for Best Actress in 1944 for her role as Paula Alquist Anton in Gaslight and again in 1956 for her role as Anna Koref/Anastasia in Anastasia. An exceptionally fine vintage signed and inscribed 7 x 9 photograph of Bergman in a pensive head and shoulders pose in costume from her Oscar winning performance as Paula Alquist Anton, niece of the murdered world-famous opera singer Alice Alquist, from the psychological thriller film Gaslight. Signed by Bergman in blue fountain pen ink with a warm inscription to screenwriter Walter Reisch, 'To Walter - from his sad Paula and happy Ingrid Bergman' and dated 1945 in her hand. An extremely rare signed portrait with a good association. A couple of very light, extremely minor surface crease, VGWalter Reisch (1903-1983) Austrian-born film director and screenwriter who co-wrote the screenplay for Gaslight alongside John Van Druten and John L. Balderston. The three received an Oscar nomination for Best Screenplay fin recognition of their work on the film.
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[UNITED STATES ARMY WOMEN]: Anna Mae Hays (1920-2018) American military officer who served in the United States Army Nurse Corps during World War II and became the first woman in the United States Armed Forces to be promoted to a general officer rank, becoming a Brigadier General in 1970. Signed 8 x 10 photograph of Hays in a head and shoulders pose wearing her uniform. Signed in white fountain pen ink to the image, adding her rank, 'Brigadier General, Chief, Army Nurse Corps, United States Army', beneath her signature and also dated 11th June 1970 in her hand; Elizabeth P. Hoisington (1918-2007) American military officer who served in the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps during World War II and became the second woman in the United States Armed Forces to be made a Brigadier General, also in 1970. Signed and inscribed 8 x 10 photograph of Hoisington in a head and shoulders pose wearing her uniform. Signed in black ink at the base of the image, partially across a darker area, adding her rank as Brigadier General and Director of the Women's Army Corp alongside her signature, and dated 20th July 1970 in her hand. A couple of very light, minor corner creases, VG, 2
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[EINSTEIN ALBERT]: (1879-1955) German-born theoretical physicist, Nobel Prize winner for Physics, 1921. A small group of three vintage 4 x 5 photographer's negatives, each depicting Einstein in various poses in 1922, the first a head and shoulders portrait of the physicist by French photographer Henri Manuel (the original of which was signed by both Einstein and Manuel), the second showing Einstein standing in a three-quarter length pose opposite the French physicist Paul Langevin, also by Manuel (the original of which was signed by the photographer) and the third depicting Einstein seated in a half-length profile pose, the photograph captured by Genia Reinberg (the original of which was signed by both Einstein and Reinberg). Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG, 3
THATCHER MARGARET: (1925-2013) British Prime Minister 1979-90. A slim 8vo folding blue and white election campaign leaflet issued by Thatcher for the General Election of 11th June 1987, featuring her image to the front with the simple caption Vote for Margaret Thatcher, the inside featuring Thatcher's printed message to the constituents of her seat at Finchley and Freirn Barnet, and with several further images to the verso. Signed ('Margaret Thatcher') in blue ink with her name alone to a light area at the base of the image to the front. VG Margaret Thatcher increased her share of the vote in her seat of Finchley in the General Election of 1987 and also led the Conservative Party to a landslide victory which saw her re-elected for a third term as Prime Minister.
TAYLOR JAMES: (1948- ) American singer & guitarist. Signed record sleeve for the album Walking Man (1974), signed by Taylor in bold blue ink with his name alone to a clear area of the front cover which features a half-length image of the musician by photographer Richard Avedon. Record still present. Some light overall age wear and a few minor faults to the corners, about VG
RYAN ROBERT: (1909-1973) American actor. Vintage signed and inscribed 8 x 10 photograph of Ryan standing in a three-quarter length pose, in costume as Nathan Stark, holding a bottle of champagne in his hands, in a scene from the American western film The Tall Men (1955). Signed by Ryan in bold blue fountain pen ink to a light area of the image. 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.
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