April 3, 2004, The Spring Manuscript and Collectibles Auction
Sale 24
Autographs - Diplomats & Non-U S Statesmen |
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| 351 Adams,
Charles Francis (1807-86) Civil War ambassador to England; president
of Union Pacific Railroad. Autograph Note Signed in full, Washington, Dec.
16, 1860, 3¼ x 6½ in. To John R. Simpson, Jr., sending an autograph, and
mentioning his famous grandfather, "I might find one of John Adams if I
were at home at Quincy." Also, free frank ("C.F. Adams") cut
from envelope, with holograph address. Very Fine (2 items). Estimated Value $125-150. |
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| 352
O'Dwyer, William () Mayor of New York City (1946-50);
Ambassador to Mexico (1950-52). Original pencil Sketch Signed in pencil,
9½ x 7½ inches. Also signed by the artist ("Berger / New York").
Czech artist Oscar Berger drew this waist-up "made from life" portrait of
the Irish-born politician in right profile. Fine. Estimated Value $100-125. |
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| 353
Churchill, Winston S (1874-1965) British prime minister
during World World II; author; artist. Original pencil Sketch Signed in
pencil, 9¾ x 8 inches. Also signed by the artist ("Berger /
London"). Czech artist Oscar Berger drew this waist-up "made from
life" portrait, showing Churchill wearing a top hat, scowling, and smoking
his ubiquitous cigar. The sketch paper is mounted to cardstock. Light
soiling, else Fine. A wonderful display piece. Estimated Value $900-1,200. |
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| 354 Dayan,
Moshe (1915-1981) Israeli military leader and statesman. Typed Letter
Signed in Hebrew, on "The Knesset" letterhead, Zahala, February 4, 1980,
one page, large octavo. Written to Tuvia Friedman at the Institute of
Documentation in Haifa, acknowledging receipt of Friedman's letter of
January 14th and adding, "I shall be glad to sign the pictures you
requested, on one of the days of the Knesset." Stapled at upper right
to transmittal envelope; accompanied by a translation. Fine condition.
Estimated Value $200-300. |
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| 355 Dayan,
Moshe. Typed Letter Signed in Hebrew, on "The Knesset" letterhead,
Zahala, October 22, 1974, one page, quarto. A man of few words, Dayan
writes to Tuvia Friedman at the Institute of Documentation in Haifa, "I
thank you for your letter of 15.10.74." Accompanied by a translation.
File holes in right margin, else Fine. Estimated Value $200-300. |
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| 356 Eden,
Sir Anthony (1897-1977) British Prime Minister; 1st Earl of Avon.
Black and white Photograph Signed, no place, 1964, 8 x 6 inches, affixed
at top to cardstock. A waist-up portrait with minor wear. Very Good. Eden
was prime minister from 1955-57. He resigned after Britain took part in an
attempt to gain control of the Suez Canal in 1956. Estimated Value $250-300. |
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| 357 Edward
VIII (1894-1972) King of Great Britain in 1936; abdicated and became
Duke of Windsor. Autograph Note Signed ("Edward"), on both sides of
a Marlborough House card, dated July 3, 1904 in another hand, 3½ x 4½ in.
The ten-year-old prince writes in pencil in his youthful, large script,
"Dear Sub, I left my prayerbook in the Chapel at Buckingham Palace.
Would you please try and get it for me?? Edward." Fine. Quite scarce
and with interesting content for this early age. Estimated Value $600-800. |
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| 358
Elizabeth II and Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (1926-) Christmas
card for 1979 Signed "Elizabeth R Philip 1979" beneath engraved best
wishes for Christmas and the New Year. At right is a 4¾ x 6½ inch color
photograph of the royal family, composed of Elizabeth, Philip, Charles,
Anne, Edward, and Andrew. The card is made of pale gray, heavy cardstock
with the royal ciphers of Elizabeth and Philip on the cover. Minor smudge
at top edge of cover, else Fine. Estimated Value $800-1,000. |
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| 359
Elizabeth, Queen Mother (1900-2002) Christmas card for 1963
Signed "from Elizabeth R" inside the card on the left side, under
engraved wishes, "With Best Wishes For Christmas and the New York 1963."
On the right side is a 7 x 5½ inch black and white photograph of the Queen
Mother with two dogs at her feet. The Christmas card is heavy tan
cardstock, 9¾ x 7¾ inches, with a crown on the front. Fine. Estimated Value $600-800. |
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| 360 Herzog,
Chaim. Typed Letter Signed as President, Jerusalem, September 7, 1987,
one page, large quarto. To Tuvia Friedman at The Institute of
Documentation in Haifa. In part: "I have received...your
letter...regarding the 40th year of the State of Israel as the 'Year of
Unity of the Nation'....I shall even try, to the best of my ability, to
work to minimize the divisions and heal the controversions in Israel. I
regret that I cannot intervene actually in the politics, and I have no
intention to try and change their structure, which dictates greatly the
political facts of the country. I share your hope that in the 40th year of
the State of Israel there will be a spirit of tolerance and constraint,
and I shall try, as far as I can, to contribute to this." With
transmittal envelope and translation. File holes in right margin, else
Fine. Estimated Value $300-400. |
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| 361 Herzog,
Chaim (1918-1997) Israeli statesman, the sixth President of Israel.
Typed Letter Signed, in Hebrew, Tel Aviv, February 28, 1994, one page,
quarto. Written nine months after he stepped down from the Presidency, to
Tuvia Friedman at the Institute of Documentation in Haifa, regarding
Friedman's book, At the end of 50 years after the Uprising in the
Warsaw Ghetto: "...I have read, with great interest, the book and
consider it an original and interesting document. I beg your pardon for
the delay in answering you and thank you for the profound work, which
sheds light on this tragic period 50 years ago, during the Warsaw Ghetto
uprising." With translation. File holes in right margin, else Fine.
Estimated Value $200-250. |
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| 362 Kelly,
Grace & Prince Rainier III. Black and white Postcard Photograph
Signed by both, no place, c. 1960, 6 x 4 in. Princess Grace and Prince
Rainier are pictured with Princess Caroline and Prince Albert in a room of
the palace with a large portrait of Grace on the wall behind. The elegant
American actress (1929-82) married Prince Rainier of Monaco in 1956. Fine.
Estimated Value $400-500. |
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| 363 King
Hussein I of Jordan (1935-1999) Ruler of Jordan from 1953 until his
death in 1999. Original pencil Sketch Signed as King, in pencil, in
Arabic, no place, no date, 12-5/8 x 6¼ inches. Also signed by the artist
("Berger"). Czech artist Oscar Berger, who drew caricatures of
hundreds of world figures, drew this waist-up "made from life" portrait of
the King in left profile. The sketch paper is tipped at top to cardstock;
light soiling, else Fine. Suitable for framing and display. Estimated Value $300-400. |
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| 364
Mussolini, Benito. Mint Photograph Signed ("B Mussolini /
Roma marzo 1932 -X-"), 13½ x 10". A waist-up portrait of Mussolini in
the uniform of the Royal Academy of Italy, which he founded to recognize
the highest achievers of the time, such as Marconi, Fermi, Mascagni,
Giordano, and Pirandello. The signature is huge, with a faint smudge in
the "u" of "Mussolini." The "X" refers to the tenth year that Mussolini
was effectively in power. He formed the Partito Nazionale Fascista in 1921
and became known as "Il duce" (leader). He directed the Fascists in a
march on Rome in 1922, and when the Facta cabinet resigned, the king
called on him to form a ministry. Estimated Value $1,000-1,200. |
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| 365
Mussolini, Benito. Typed Document Signed
("Mussolini") as Minister of War, Rome, October 12, 1935, 1 pg, 14
x 9 in. On Ministry of War letterhead with a large royal coat of arms
watermark, to King Vittorio Emmanuel III, asking the King to approve the
reinstatement of Bizzarri Cesare, a medical captain who had been
suspended, then acquitted, of procuring nine abortions for his own
servant. Light toning, tiny binding holes with minor rust stains at left
margin, else Very Good. The King was a mere figurehead; Mussolini was
dictator of Italy, as indicated by the "XIII" after the date, referring to
the 13th year since he and his Fascists took power in 1922. Estimated Value $400-600. |
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| 366
Mussolini, Benito and King Victor Emmanuel III. Italian
dictator and the King of Italy. Document Signed "Vittorio Emanuele" and
"Mussolini," Rome, September 28, 1938, 1 pg., large folio. A list of
military promotions. Light toning, with several bureaucratic stamps and
notations. The king's signature is huge, over 6 inches across; Mussolini's
is very forceful. The king was a mere figurehead; Mussolini, "Il Duce,"
was openly dictator of Italy. Estimated Value $400-600. |
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| 367
Mussolini, Benito and King Victor Emmanuel III. Italian
dictator and the King of Italy. Document Signed "Vittorio Emanuele" and
"Mussolini," Rome, January 11, 1928, 1 pg., large folio. A list of
military promotions. Light toning, with several bureaucratic stamps and
notations. The king's signature is huge, over 5 inches across; Mussolini's
is very forceful. The king was a mere figurehead; Mussolini, "Il Duce,"
was openly dictator of Italy. Estimated Value $400-600. |
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| 368
Mussolini, Benito and King Victor Emmanuel III. Italian
dictator and the King of Italy. Document Signed "Vittorio Emanuele" and
"Mussolini," Rome, October 1, 1936, 1 pg., large folio. A list of military
promotions. Light toning, with several bureaucratic stamps and notations;
small rust marks at binding holes, one of them touching one letter in
Mussolini's signature. The king's signature is huge, 5 inches across;
Mussolini's is very forceful. The king was a mere figurehead; Mussolini,
"Il Duce," was openly dictator of Italy. Estimated Value $400-600. |
Important Military Letter Signed By Napoleon |
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| 369
Napoleon I (1769-1821) Brilliant general known as the
"Little Corporal"; self-crowned emperor of the French. Superb content,
Letter Signed ("Napol") as emperor, Paris, April 9, 1811, 6 pp,
quarto, during the disastrous Peninsular Campaign. Napoleon sends lengthy,
important instructions, probably to Berthier. In part: "...You will
send word to the Prince of Essling that since a dispatch rider has been
captured, it is feared this will cause a delay...Send a duplicate of
yesterday's with this...to the Prince...Inform him that I have given the
command of the First Division of the Sixth Corps to Gen. Foy...there is no
need to reappoint Gen. Massena...he must hurry the arms to Alameda, since
it seems that much time is needed to destroy this place....Order the major
general to hasten the departure of Gen. Drouot with his corps to
Andalusia....this is very important since it is feared that the British
will try anything to raise the siege on Cadiz. He should take steps to
protect Alameda and Ciudad Rodrigo, and on another front, make contact
with Madrid and Seville....Write...to the Duc d'Istrie so he will hurry
the departure of all provisional regiments, which should go to
Andalusia....Inform Madrid that it is urgent that they contact the Prince
of Essling...he needs powder, munitions, and supplies, and we must try and
get him some through Alcantrara and Plasencia....Inform Gen. Belliard that
we are impatiently awaiting news from Andalusia; the third Corps under the
orders of Suchet, was reinforced with 16,000 men and this coming May, this
General intends to lay siege of Tarragona, a difficult undertaking given
the lack of supplies, but decisive, given the submission of the province
that will follow....Campo Verde, drawn into a trap in the trenches at
Mountlouis, lost 3,000 men....Get word to Gen. Belliard that he needs to
push the patrols toward Cordova....Write to the Duc de Dalmatie, send him
the Moniteur, and inform him that Gen. Suchet...is going to lay siege to
Tarragona....Tell him about the position of the Prince of Essling, the
need to make contact with this army, whose primary goal is to contain Lord
Wellington, and to combine his operation with the Middle Army....If you
have a code for him, you will write to him in code that two French
frigates and an 800-ton barge, loaded with war munitions and 600 landing
troops, have left Toulon for Malaga....If you do not have a code, you will
have to content yourself with saying this personally to the officer who
will repeat it to the Duc d'Istrie....Inform the Duc de Raguse that I have
appointed G. Foy to command the First Division of the Sixth Corps...give
orders to this General to stay ready to depart...." Napoleon's 1810 campaign in Portugal, led by General André Massena, began optimistically, but his army was repulsed by Wellington at Bussaco in late September, followed by a winter of increasing frustration. By March 1811, Massena was forced to retreat toward Spain, leaving Alameda as the only French stronghold. Five days before this letter, Massena was defeated by Wellington once again, resulting in his dismissal by Napoleon, as evidenced by this letter. Recalled to France, he was replaced by Auguste-Frédéric Marmont, Due de Raguse, one of Napoleon's most powerful officers. Gen. Foy was sent by Massena to explain the situation in Torres Vedras, and was promoted to division General in Feb. 1811, commanding a division of the Sixth Corps in Portugal. Auguste-Daniel Belliard served Murat as chief of staff before holding other senior posts during the Peninsula wars. Louis Gabriel Suchet was one of Napoleon's most trusted marshals, serving with distinction in numerous battles in Spain with the Army of Aragon. On July 8, 1811, he was awarded a baton as Marshal of the Empire for his service. Light toning and soiling; small tape hinges at right edge of last page. Accompanied by a translation. Boldly signed. Very good condition. Estimated Value $1,000-1,200. |
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| 370
Napoleon I. Document Signed ("Np") as Emperor of
France, King of Italy, etc., St. Cloud, June 14, 1811, 1 pg. folio. Two
articles: one promoting the battalion chief to colonel, and the second
charging the Minister of War of Italy to execute the appointment. Light
toning and normal folds. The paper has a wonderful watermark of an eagle
wearing a crown, and the signature is quite large. Fine. After crowning
himself emperor in 1804, Napoleon began to sign as "Napoleon" instead of
"Bonaparte." He normally signed "Np" or "Nap" and, less commonly "Napol."
Estimated Value $900-1,200. |
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| 371
Napoleon I. Manuscript Letter Signed ("Np") as
Emperor, Paris, March 8, 1811, 1¼ pp (one sheet), quarto. Written during
the Peninsular Campaign to "My Cousin," probably Major General Berthier,
with instructions for the movement of troops at Burgos and Valladolid to
the Army of Portugal, and other troop movements, and giving orders for the
Duc d'Istrie, who was Governor of Spain at the time. He authorizes the
duke to spend 500,000 francs to pay the detachment of the Army of Portugal
in the province of Salamanca and to send another 500,000 francs to Madrid
to pay the army of the center. A few words on last two lines of the front
page have been transcribed in red ink. Light toning and tip of upper right
corner missing, else Fine. Estimated Value $900-1,200. |
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Napoleon I. Manuscript Document Signed ("Np") as
Emperor, Elysée Palace, April 6, 1813, 1 pg., folio. Napoleon issues a
decree with two articles. The first names two members of his guard as
Knights of the Iron Crown: Messieurs Boyeldieu, brigade general, and
Rignon, artillery chief. The second article orders the Grand Knight of the
Iron Crown to carry out the first article. One tiny spot in text, else
Very Fine. The Order of the Iron Crown was established by Napoleon in 1805 as King of Italy and was awarded in three classes: Grand Dignitary, Dignitary and Knight. In 1815, the order was adopted by Austria and re-established in 1816 by Emperor Franz I of Austria as the Iron Crown (Orden der Eisernen-Krone) and was awarded in three grades to noblemen. During World War I, the Order of the Iron Crown was given to military officers for acts of bravery. Estimated Value $900-1,200. |
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| 374 Rabin,
Yitzak (1922-1955) Israeli soldier, statesman and Prime Minister
(1974-1977 and 1992-1995); assassinated in 1995. Typed Letter Signed as
Minister of Defense, in Hebrew, Hakiryah, 9 Sivan, May 29, 1985, one page,
quarto. To Tuvia Friedman at The Institute of Documentation in Haifa, in
response to an inquiry about the chief cantor in the army. In part:
"...I requested the comments of the Army's chief Rabbi and I quote part
of his reply: The army's Chief Chazan told me that he had indeed met Mr.
Cherney, but according to him he had not spoken to him about receiving a
job of Chazan in the U.S....all his talks with Mr. Cherney concerned only
Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, at which occasions the Army's Chief Chazan
has been praying in the U.S. or Canada for many years. From his words it
is clear that his mention of funerals is only an expression of his hard
feelings during a funeral, and is no indication of his wish to resign from
his position...." With translation. File notation; staple and punch
holes, else Very Good. Estimated Value $300-400. |
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| 375 Rabin,
Yitzhak. Typed Letter Signed as Prime Minister, in Hebrew, Jerusalem,
December 29, 1993, one page, large octavo. To Tuvia Friedman of The
Institute of Documentation in Haifa: "Many thanks for your book 'At the
end of 50 years after the uprising of the Jews in the Warsaw Ghetto' which
you kindly sent me on the occasion of 50 years after the Warsaw Ghetto
uprising." With translation. File holes in right margin, else Fine.
Estimated Value $300-400. |
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| 377 Umberto
II (1904-83) Last king of Italy; ruled May 9, 1946-June 12, 1946.
Photograph Inscribed and Signed, "To Sybil Lamson, Umberto, 1956,"
9 x 6¾ inches. A chest-up, left profile portrait. Boldly penned and signed
in the lower border in turquoise ink. Small creases at upper and lower
right corners. else Fine. Estimated Value $300-400. |