WALTER BURKS AUTOGRAPHS _Current Offerings Catalog

Herbert Hoover (President) Inscribed signed hard cover copy of The Problems of Lasting Peace. The book was written by Hoover and Hugh Gibson and has been signed by both. The book has some slight browning on the inside front cover, otherwise it is in fine condition. The original dust jacket is included...349.00

2 Alan Shepard (Astronaut) Apollo 14) 1923-1998 Signed first edition hard cover copy (signed on bookplate) of Moon Shot. The book is in near mint condition and has the original dust jacket. Shepard was the first American in space and later commanded Apollo 14 and was the fifth astronaut to walk on the moon...119.00

[[RUSH] (Rock Band) 8x10 black and white Signed Publicity Photo showing the three members of the band. The photo has been signed by all three (Geddy Lee, Neil Peart and Alex Lifeson). Rush has had 24 gold records, 14 platinum and are a member of the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. The signed photo is in near mint condition...149.00

JANET RENO (Attorney General) 8x10 color INSCRIBED SIGNED PORTRAIT PHOTO…sold

MARVIN HAMLISCH (Composer) Lot consists of three SIGNED MUSICAL QUOTATIONS, each penned on 3x5 cards. Each quote consists of several bars of music along with the song title. Included in the lot are signed musical quotations from: The Way We Were and two pieces from A Chorus Line (The Chorus Line represents two different songs, One and What I Did for Love.). The three pieces…sold

ROSE MARY WOODS (Nixon’s Secretary) 1917-2005 Inscription and SIGNATURE on a 3x5 card. Woods is of course famous for the role as Nixon’s secretary throughout the Watergate problems and was with Nixon until the end of his political career…sold

HARRY S. TRUMAN (President) 1884-1972 One page TYPED LETTER SIGNED on the imprinted stationery of: Harry S. Truman, Federal Reserve Bank Building, Kansas City, Missouri. The letter is dated July 15, 1955 and reads: Dear Mr. Bean: Thank you very much for the letter of June 20^th signed by you and Mrs. David Carter. I wish I could accept the invitation, but it just isn’t possible. I am completely tied up for the entire month of October. Sincerely, Harry S. Truman. The letter has the normal folds; otherwise it is in mint condition. The letter also has the original mailing envelope (postmarked two days later). The two items…sold

CLAYTON MOORE (The Lone Ranger) 1914-1999 8x10 black and white INSCRIBED SIGNED PHOTO showing Moore in character as The Lone Ranger. Moore has added “The Lone Ranger” below his signature…sold

[MOUNT EVEREST] Lot consists of three signed cards. Included in the lot are the following signed cards: Edmund Hillary, Tenzing Norgay and John Hunt. The three pieces would make an outstanding display. The lot of three items…sold

MAYNARD FERGUSON (Musician) 8x10 black and white SIGNED PUBLICITY PHOTO showing Ferguson performing…15.00

NICE LOT OF IWO JIMA RELATED ITEMS

FELIX DEWELDON (Sculptor) Signed 3x5 card, dated in his hand, August, 1971. Deweldon was the sculptor of the Marine Memorial/Iwo Jima Memorial…15.00

JOE ROSENTHAL (Photographer) 8x10 black and white SIGNED PHOTO showing the second flag raising at Iwo Jima. Rosenthal has signed across the lower white border and penned: Joe Rosenthal, AP Photographer, Iwo Jima, 1945. There is some minor smudging on a few letter of AP and Photographer, otherwise the piece is in fine condition…sold

JOE ROSENTHAL (Photographer) One page TYPED LETTER SIGNED on his personal stationery. The letter reads in part: I’m sorry but I’m returning your photo of the first American flag atop Mt. Suribachi – without my signature – which you requested. This photo was taken by marine Photographer Sgt. Lou Lowery. The photo that is associated with me is actually the second American flag to be raised there, two hours later…199.00

CHARLES LINDBERG (Iwo Jima-First Flag Raising) 8x10 black and white SIGNED PHOTO showing Lindberg and two others preparing the American flag for display on Iwo Jima. Lindberg has penned: Charles w. Lindberg, 1^st flag Raiser, Iwo Jima, Feb. 23, 1945, 10:30 A.M….sold

CHARLES LINDBERG (Iwo Jima-First Flag Raising) 8x10 black and white SIGNED photo showing Lindberg with several other Marines carrying the flag up the hill…sold

CHARLES LINDBERG (Iwo Jima) 8x10 SIGNED photo showing Lindberg with 5 other Marines preparing to raise the flag on Iwo Jima…19500

LOU LOWERY (Photographer of First Flag Raising) 1916-1987 8x10 black and white SIGNED PHOTO showing the first flag raising. Lowery has penned: 1^st Flag Raising, Feb. 23, 1945, Mt. Suribachi, Iwo Jima. Best Wishes, Lou Lowery….sold

SCOTT CROSSFIELD (Test Pilot) 1921-2006 8x10 black and white INSCRIBED SIGNED PHOTO showing Crossfield standing next to his X-15 plane. Crossfield died in the crash of his Cessna 210 in route from Maxwell AFB (due to turbulence)...39.00

ESTHER GODDARD (Wife of Rocket pioneer, Robert Goddard) One page TYPED LETTER SIGNED on her personal imprinted stationery. The letter is dated June 9, 1975 and reads: In response to your inquiry, I regret to have to tell you that I still do not have any of my husband’s autographs. I shall, however, look over my husband’s files at Clark University, to which I gave all of his correspondence when the Goddard Library was opened some years ago. I am also writing also to a friend in New York City who is an avid stamp collector, in the hope that he has information as to sources. You are quite right that it has been a long but rewarding chore to look after my husband’s papers since 1945. Sincerely, (Signed) Esther C. Goddard, Mrs. Robert H. Goddard. The original mailing envelope is also included. The two items…sold

MIKE LOVE (Test Pilot) 1939-1976 8x10 black and white SIGNED PHOTO showing him standing in front of his plane (The X-24B). Love was a Vietnam veteran and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross with two Oak Leaf Clusters. Love died while attempting an emergency landing in an RF-4C...39.00

[WHITE HOUSE] Black leather back pack. The leather back pack measures approximately 16x18. The back pack has the Presidential Seal sewn into the back with the words, The White House sewn below. This is a great item for display or one that could actually be used. Circa the Clinton administration...sold

FRANCIS WILLARD (American Educator, Temperance Reformer and Women's Suffragist) 1839-1898 AUTOGRAPHED QUOTE SIGNED dated July 24m 1897 on a 3x4 sheet. The signed quote has been superbly matted with an 8x10 image of Willard and is a perfect example for display...sold

DALAI LAMA (Spiritual Leader) 6x8 color SIGNED PHOTO showing the Dalai Lama greeting a guest. The photo has been printed on light weight paper and is in mint condition…99.00

HERBERT HOOVER (President) 1874-1964 One page TYPED LETTER SIGNED on his personal imprinted stationery. The letter is dated December 8, 1934. The letter is to a Mrs. Collins of Fresno, California and reads: I would have had no doubt that you were always working even if I had not received your most kind note. I trust the New Year will be good for you. The letter has the normal folds; otherwise it is in fine condition. Included with the letter is a 6x7 steel engraving of Hoover. The two items…sold

[LEO XIII] (Pope-1878-1903) 1810-1903 One page document containing notes in the hand of Leo XIII. While there are a number of lines in his hand, the document is NOT signed by Leo XIII. The folio size document would make a very nice display piece…sold

ALEXANDER II (Czar of Russia- 1855-1881) Two page (one sheet, front and back) partly printed SIGNED DOCUMENT (Imperial Decree to the Chapter of Russian Imperial and Royal Orders) dated August 30, 1867. The document is in great condition and nicely signed by Alexander at the conclusion. Alexander was the eldest son of Czar Nicholas I. He ascended the throne during the Crimean War and embarked on a modernization and reform program and was instrumental in the emancipation of the serfs. He was assassinated in 1881…sold

[WILLIAM RANDOLPH HEARST] (Publisher) In 1904 a collector from Massachusetts wrote to the New York American Journal asking for an autograph of William Randolph Hearst. On April 14, 1904 he received this reply: In Mr. Hearst’s behalf I acknowledge receipt of your letter. He is not in Washington at the present time and in order to avoid further delay I mail you a duplication of his signature, in accordance with your request. (Signed by his secretary). At the bottom of the page is a white sheet that has been glued to the letter that bears a STAMPED SIGNATURE OF HEARST. While this is not an ACTUAL SIGNATURE, it is identical to his signature and was used by secretaries and others who signed his name for him. A nice piece for display…15.00

AMERICAN EXPRESS, MASTERCARD, VISA & DISCOVER ACCEPTED.

SIGNED BOOKS

LYNDON BAINES JOHNSON (President) Signed book. Lot consists of a SIGNED, First Edition hard cover copy of A Family Album by Rebekah Baines Johnson. Lyndon Johnson has signed on the title page. The book is in fine condition with the original dust jacket…229.00

JIMMY CARTER (President) INSCRIBED SIGNED hard cover copy of Turning Point by Jimmy Carter. Carter has inscribed and signed the book on the inside title page. Carter has SIGNED IN FULL. The dust jacket and book are in mint to near mint condition…sold

ROSALYNN CARTER (First Lady) INSCRIBED SIGNED hard cover copy of Helping Yourself Help Others by Rosalynn Carter. The book has been inscribed and signed on the inside front cover. The dust jacket is intact and the jacket and book are in fine condition…sold

JIMMY CARTER (President) SIGNED FIRST EDITION hard cover copy of Living Faith. Carter has signed on the inside front cover, J. Carter. The dust jacket is intact and both the jacket and book are in mint condition…30.00

JIMMY & ROSALYNN CARTER (President and First Lady) INSCRIBED SIGNED FIRST EDITION hard cover copy of Everything to Gain by Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. Both have signed on the inside front cover with President Carter signing, J. Carter. Dust jacket is included and both the jacket and book are in mint to near mint condition…sold

JIMMY CARTER (President) INSCRIBED SIGNED HARD COVER copy of his Memoirs, Keeping Faith. Carter has signed on the title page and has signed IN FULL. The dust jacket is intact and both the jacket and book are in fine condition…sold

JIMMY CARTER (President) SIGNED First Edition hard cover copy of Palestine, Peace Not Apartheid. Carter has signed on the title page, J. Carter…sold

BUZZ ALDRIN (Astronaut-Apollo 11-Second Man to Walk on the Moon) Lot consists of a SIGNED SOFT COVER COPY of Kids to Space, A Space Traveler’s Guide. Aldrin has SIGNED on the inside, front cover. The signature could be clipped out for display …75.00

GERALD FORD (President) Signed hard cover copy of The Easton Press Collector's Edition of Ford's autobiography, A Time to Heal. The copy is bound in red leather and includes the original introduction by Henry Kissinger that was especially printed for this edition. The signed book is in mint condition...225.00

OREL HERSHISER (Baseball) INSCRIBED SIGNED HARD COVER COPY of Between The Lines. Hershiser has signed on the inside front cover. The dust jacket and book are in near mint condition…sold

MARLIN FITZWATER (White House Spokesman) SIGNED HARD COVER COPY of Call the Briefing! Both the dust jacket and book are in fine condition…sold

DICK WHITTINGHILL (California Disc Jockey) SIGNED HARD COVER COPY of Did You Whittinghill This Morning? Signed on the inside front cover. The dust jacket and book are in fine condition…sold

IRVIN S. COBB (American Author-Humorist) 1876-1944 Special Autographed Edition hard cover copy of Myself-To-Date. The book is in average condition with just aging and wear…sold

GREG LOUGANIS (Olympic Diver) SIGNED HARD COVER copy of Breaking the Surface. Louganis has signed on the title page. The dust jacket and book are in near mint condition…sold

ALAN DERSHOWITZ (Lawyer) SIGNED HARD COVER copy of The Advocates Devil. Dershowitz has signed on a book plate on the inside front cover. The dust jacket and book are in near mint condition…sold

GEORGE J. MITCHELL (Senator-Politics) INSCRIBED SIGNED hard cover copy of Making Peace. Both the dust jacket and book are in near mint condition…sold

HELEN THOMAS (White House Reporter) SIGNED HARD COVER COPY of Front Row At the White House. Thomas has signed on a bookplate on the inside front cover. The dust jacket and book are in near mint condition…sold

KITTY WELLS (Country Western Singer) SIGNED soft cover copy of The Life Story of Kitty Wells. Wells has signed on the inside front cover. The book is in fine condition…sold

LAWRENCE WELK (Musician) INSCRIBED SIGNED HARD COVER COPY of Ah-One, Ah-Two. Welk has penned an inscription and signed (first name only) on the inside front cover. The dust jacket shows considerable wear and the book is in fine condition…10.00

HARVEY MACKAY (Business-Author) SIGNED HARD COVER COPY of Pushing the Envelope. Mackay has signed on a book plate on the inside front cover. The dust jacket and book are in near mint condition…sold

VANNA WHITE (Entertainment-Wheel of Fortune) INSCRIBED SIGNED HARD COVER copy of Vanna Speaks. The cover and book are in fine condition…sold

CHARLIE RICH (Country Western Singer) INSCRIBED SIGNED soft cover copy of Charlie Rich. Rich has signed on the front cover…10.00

DR. BENJAMIN SPOCK (Physician-Author) 1903-1998 SIGNED HARD COVER COPY of A Better World for Our Children. Spock has signed on a book plate on the inside cover that indicates the book was signed at a luncheon on March 17, 1995. The cover and book are in near mint condition…sold

FRANK MILLER (Producer of the film 300) SIGNED FIRST EDITION hard cover copy of 300 The Art of the Film. The book is in mint condition. Miller has signed on the title page and added a line from the film: For Tonight We Dine in Hell!!. Miller is an American writer and film director. He directed the film version of The Spirit and produced the film 300…sold

SIGNED TWO VOLUME SET OF HARRY TRUMANS MEMOIRS

HARRY TRUMAN (President) 1884-1972 SIGNED TWO VOLUME SET OF TRUMAN’S MEMOIRS. Truman has SIGNED the hard cover copy of Year of Decision. The last owner has written his name just below Truman’s name. Only one of the books, Year of Decisions has the dust jacket. The dust jacket is well worn and missing some paper. The signed book is The Special Kansas City Edition which was limited to 20,615 copies. The second book in the set is a later edition (book was added to make up a set). Priced accordingly at only…sold

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UNUSUAL SIGNED COVER HONORING THE END OF WORLD WAR II

PAUL TIBBETS (Enola Gay) Signed First Day cover commemorating the Allied victory over Japan. The cover is postmarked August 14, 1995 and bears a stamp showing the mushroom cloud over Hiroshima. The US postal service has issued stamps to commemorate significant events since 1893. When the original stamp was issued the Japanese government protested its use and the postal service rescinded a planned stamp commemorating the conclusion of WW II through the use of atomic bombs. This is the only commemorative stamp that was ever rescinded by the US Postal Service. The stamp on this First Day Cover was created in place of the cancelled stamp to honor the sacrifices made by a generation of Americans…sold

ABBA EBAN (Israeli Diplomat-Politician) Signed Israeli Commemorative Cover. The cover is in mint condition and a perfect example for display…sold

BRUCE McCANDLESS (Astronaut-STS 31 & STS 41B) 8x10 color INSCRIBED SIGNED NASA PHOTO showing him in his space suite wearing the Manned Maneuvering Unit he worn during his first untethered space walk. The photo is in fine condition…sold

THE ONLY SIGNED COPY OF HER MAGAZINE,
THE HATCHET THAT I HAVE SEEN OFFERED IN OVER 40 YEARS

CARRY A. NATION (Temperance Movement) 1846-1911 Lot consists of a SIGNED EDITION (June 1, 1906) of her magazine, The Hatchet. The front cover has BEEN SIGNED by Nation across the top. Nation was born Carrie Nation in Kentucky. She got her famous last name when she married her second husband, David Nation. Her first name is seen spelled in two ways, “Carrie” and “Carry”. The first spelling was used in the early records while the second spelling was used by her parents in the family bible. When she began her anti-liquor movement in the 20^th century she adopted the spelling of “Carry A. Nation” and had it registered as a trademark in Kansas. I have handled a number of Carry Nation signatures over the years but in over 40 years in the business, this IS THE ONLY SIGNED COPY OF HER MAGAZINE THAT I HAVE SEEN OFFERED FOR SALE. The piece has been superbly framed so that both the front and back cover are visible and on the back of the frame you can also see the inside contents. This is simply a superb piece and extremely rare. The magazine is in fine condition and fit for the finest of collections…2495.00

DICK GORDON (Astronaut-Apollo 12) Lot consists of a SIGNED 3x5 card. Gordon was the Command Module Pilot for Apollo 12. This is a great example and perfect for display…19.00

CHRIS KRAFT (NASA-Director) 8x10 color INSCRIBED SIGNED NASA PHOTO…sold

GENERAL FRANK KENDALL EVEREST (World War II- Test Pilot) 1920-2004 8x10 black and white INSCRIBED SIGNED photo showing Everest standing next to a Bell X-2. The signed photo is in mint condition…18.00

SCOTT CROSSFIELD (Aviation-Test Pilot) 1921-2006 Signed cover. Crossfield has signed a cover over his typed, return address in Virginia. The signed cover is in near mint condition and suitable for display…18.00

PAUL TIBBETS (Enola Gay-Atomic Bomb) 1915-2007 4x6 card with a typed quote on one side that reads: A mushroom of boiling dust up to 20,000 feet” Paul Tibbets describing the explosion of the atomic bomb at Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. On the back of the card Tibbets has penned: Never made such a “quote”. PW…sold

GABBY GABRESKI (World War II-Ace) 1919-2002 8x10 color SIGNED PHOTO showing Gabreski in his flight gear (from the chest up) during WW II. The signed photo is in mint condition…25.00

OMAR BRADLEY (General –WW II) 8x10 mat finish INSCRIBED SIGNED PHOTO showing Bradley in his five star uniform. Bradley has signed on the lower white border and penned: To Mr. Marshall E. Bean, with best wishes, Omar N. Bradley. The signed photo is in fine condition…99.00

MARK CLARK (General-WW II) 8x10 black and white SIGNED PHOTO showing Clark in his four star uniform. The photo is in fine condition…sold

MATTHEW RIDGEWAY (General-WW II) 8x10 black and white SIGNED GLOSSY PHOTO showing Ridgeway in his four star uniform. The signed photo is in fine condition with a nice clear, dark signature of Ridgeway…75.00

WILLIAM WESTMORELAND (General-Viet Nam) 8x10 color SIGNED PHOTO showing Westmoreland sitting at his desk in his four star uniform…sold

DR. KRAFFT EHRICKE (WW II-German V-1 & V-2 Rockets-US Space Program) 1917-1948 Lot consists of an Inscribed signed booklet (document), a TLS and five unsigned space postcards sent by Ehricke. Ehricke worked at Peenemuende on the V-1 and V-2 rockets for the Germans in World War II and after coming to the US he worked for a short while with Von Braun at Huntsville. He went on to found his own company and is probably best known in the area of space for his philosophical concept of the Extraterrestrial Imperative, mankind’s responsibility to explore space. The seven items…15.00

GENERAL JAMES ABRAHAMSON (Military-Astronaut) Lot consists of two items. The first item is a SIGNED ENVELOPE. Abrahamson has penned: Best Wishes Leo, Jim Abrahamson, B. General U.S.A.F. (Former MOL Astronaut). Included with the signed envelope is a one page AUTOGRAPHED LETTER SIGNED. The letter reads: Dear Leo: I’m pleased to autograph your covers. Jack Finley returned to the navy and I nave no idea where he is now. However, Cmdr. Richard Truly (also one of the MOL pilots) now one of the NASA space shuttle pilots, will probably know. Dick is at the Johnson Space Flight Center at Houston. Jim Abrahamson, B. General, USAF. The two items would make a nice display. The pair…sold

THEODORE VAN KIRK (Enola Gay-Atomic Bomb-WW II) Lot consists of a two page (one sheet, front and back) SIGNED TYPED MANUSCRIPT. The document lists biographical information on Van Kirk. At the conclusion of the first page Van Kirk has SIGNED. On the back of the sheet is a printed poem titled: The Little Red Gremlins. Van Kirk has also signed the back page and added: Navigator, Red Gremlin 1942-42, Enola Gay 1944-45…sold

DOUGLAS VOLK (Portrait Painter) 1856-1935 Lot of three SIGNED CHECKS. Volk was the son of noted sculptor Leonard Volk and was named after his mother’s cousin, Stephen A. Douglas. The lot of three signed checks…sold

DAVID B. HILL (Governor of New York-Candidate for the Democratic Nomination for President) 1843-1910 Lot consists of 25 SIGNED CHECKS drawn on his personal accounts. The checks are made out in another hand and then SIGNED by Hill. Most of the checks date around the turn of the century. Hill was the Lieutenant Governor of New York in the early 1880’s under Grover Cleveland and was Governor from 1885 to 1891. He was a candidate for the Democratic nomination for President in 1892 but lost to Grover Cleveland who would later win the Presidential election. Hill then ran and was elected as a Senator from New York and would hold that position from 1892 to 1897. While Senator, Hill blocked Cleveland’s two appointments to the US Supreme Court as they both had opposed Hill’s political machine. During Hill’s tenure as Governor of New York, William Kemmler was executed in the electric chair, the first inmate in the United States to be put to death in this manner. The lot of 25 signed checks…sold

NOTE: On the following baseball signatures, if buying 1-5 pieces take a 15% discount.
On buying 6 or more pieces take a 25% discount. On 10 or more items take a 40% discount.

WILLIAM “BILL” BAGWELL (Baseball-Old Timer) 1895-1976 Signed 3x5 card. Bagwell played from 1923 to 1925…sold

LOUIS LOWDERMILK (Baseball-Old Timer) 1887-1975 Signed 3x5 card. Lowdermilk played for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1911 and 1912…sold

DEL BISSMETTE (Baseball-Old Timer) 1899-1972 Signed 3x5 card. Bissmette played for the Brooklyn Robins from 1928 to 1933…sold

LES BELL (Baseball-Old Timer) 1901-1985 Signed 3x5 card. Bell played from 1923 to 1931 (St. Louis Cardinals, Boston Braves and the Chicago Cubs)…sold

MALCOLM EASON (Baseball-Old Timer) 1879-1970 Signed 3x5 card. Eason played from 1900 to 1906 for the Chicago Orphans, The Boston Beaneaters and the Brooklyn Superbas…sold

GEORGE AITON (Baseball-Old Timer) 1890-1976 Signed 3x5 card. Aiton played from June 29, 1912 to July 28, 1912 for the St. Louis Browns. ..sold

BILL CARRIGAN (Baseball-Old Timer) 1883-1969 Close cut signature that has been attached to a 3x5 card. Carrigan played for the Boston Red Sox from 1906 to 1916…sold

FRANK ELLERBE (Baseball-Old Timer) 1895-1988 Signed 3x5 card (signed on the lined side). Some minor aging below the signature. Ellerbe played from 1919 to 1924…25.00

BILLY ROGELL (Baseball) 1904-2003 SIGNED 3x5 card. Rogell played from 1925 to 1940… sold

FRED PARENT (Baseball-Old Timer) 1875-1972 Lot consists of a SIGNED 3x5 card. Parent played from 1899 to 1911. During his career he played for three teams: the St. Louis Perfectos, the Boston Americans and the Chicago White Sox… sold

ELMER J. SMITH (Baseball-Old Timer) 1892-1984 Signed 3x5 card (signed on lined side). Smith played from 1914 to 1925. Smith played for the Cleveland Naps, Cleveland Indians, Washington Senators and the Boston Red Sox….sold

CHARLIE DEAL (Baseball-Old Timer) 1891-1979 Signed 3x5 card (signed on lined side). Deal played from 1912 to 1921 on three different teams, the Boston Braves, Detroit Tigers and the St. Louis Terriers…sold

RICK FERRELL (Baseball-Hall of Fame) 1905-1995 Signed 3x5 card. Ferrell has added Detroit Tigers below his signature…sold

LOU BOUDREAU (Baseball-Hall of Fame) 1917-2001 Signed baseball card (circa 1977) showing Boudreau as a shortstop for the Cleveland Indians…sold

EARL AVERILL (Baseball-Hall of Fame) 1902-1983 Signed 3x5 card…sold

SET OF 22 INDIVIDUALLY SIGNED MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLS (500 HOME RUN HITTERS)

[500 Home Run Hitters-Signed baseballs) Lot consists of 22 individually SIGNED official major league baseballs. At the current time, there are 25 major league professional players who have hit 500 or more home runs in their career. Three of the players, Jimmy Foxx, Babe Ruth and Mel Ott are tough to locate and very expensive. The remaining 22 players (being offered here) are still affordable, despite the fact that several of them are now deceased. Among others, the lot consists of Ted Williams, Frank Robinson, Reggie Jackson, Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays. Hank Aaron, Ernie Banks, Eddie Mathews and Willie McCovey. This is a great set of signed baseballs and all are in mint to near mint condition (white). Each individual baseball has been authenticated either by James Spence or by PSA/DNA. This is a great set for display. The set of 22 signed balls...4295.00

THE BANK USED BY ABRAHAM LINCOLN, U.S. GRANT,DWIGHT EISENHOWER
AND 19 OTHER PRESIDENTS AND HELPED PROVIDE FUNDS
FOR THE PURCHASE OF ALASKA

THE RIGGS NATIONAL BANK OF WASHINGTON, DC. (Bank) Lot consists of 100 checks drawn on the Riggs National Bank during the early part of the 1900’s. A variety of names are included and all the checks are suitable for display. The Riggs bank was started in 1836 by a small brokerage house. In 1840 the bank became known as Corcoran & Riggs and in 1844 the US Government assigned this bank as the only federal depository in Washington. Corcoran & Riggs financed Samuel Morse’s invention of the telegraph in 1845 and lent 16 million to the US Government in 1847 to pay for the Mexican-American War. They also provided 7.2 million in gold to the government for the purchased of Alaska in 1868. In 1854 the bank was renamed Riggs & Co. and in 1896, after accepting a government charter, was renamed Riggs National Bank. In 1909 the bank president presented a plan to Congress for economic relief. As a result many financial reforms were implemented as well as the establishment of the Federal Reserve in 1913. By the 1950’s most embassies in Washington were customers of Riggs. In later years it was found the 2 of the 9/11 hijackers had bank accounts with Riggs and the bank was also involved in handling funds for Augusto Pinochet, the former dictator of Chile. The lot of 100 checks…35.00

THE SECOND PERSON TO RECEIVE A HEART TRANSPLANT
BY DR. CHRISTIAN BARNARD

PHILIP BLAIBERG (South African Dentist-Heart Recipient) 1909-1969 Lot consists of five letters or cards sent to him by a children’s class. Blaiberg SIGNED each card and returned them to the children’s class. Blaiberg was the second person to receive a heart transplant by Dr. Christian Barnard. Blaiberg survived the operation for nineteen months and fifteen days before dying from heart complications. The lot of five signed cards…SOLD

REUBEN KRAMER (Artist-Sculpture) 1909-1999 Original SIGNED SKETCH on a 3x5 card. The signed sketch is in mint condition and suitable for display…15.00

BUD KROGH (Author-Politics-Elvis Presley) Lot consists of two 8x10 black and white photos showing Elvis Presley at the White House on December 21, 1970. The photos show Presley with Nixon and Bud Krogh. Both photos have been signed by Krogh. On one picture Krogh has drawn an arrow to Presley and penned: Elvis is clearly enjoying himself. Also included with the signed photos is a copy of a letter Nixon wrote on 4-14-94 on the book, The Day Elvis Met Nixon by Krogh as well as a copy of a memorandum prepared by Krogh on the visit. The four pieces…75.00

DAVID LETTERMAN (Late Night Host) 8x10 color SIGNED PHOTO…25.00

COLOR SCANS OF MOST ITEMS IN THIS CATALOG CAN BE EMAILED
UPON REQUEST

ROBERT BROWNING (Poet) 1812-1889 Lot consists of an outstanding SIGNED DOCUMENT. Browning has signed a 4x5 card issued by the Temperance Society from the Church of England. The card reads: Church of England, Temperance Society, Patron, her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen. Grand National Bazaar, June 28^th to July 2^nd, 1887. Autograph Souvenir. Browning has then SIGNED the card and added the date, June 24^th, 1887. The card shows some minor aging but overall it is in excellent condition and makes a superb display piece. The card has been superbly framed to strict museum standards with a picture of Browning and a brass plaque. The overall size is approximately 16x22. This is a great item and a simply stunning display piece. The previous owner paid almost $300.00 just to have it framed…399.00

[HARRY TRUMAN] (President) 1884-1972 Single playing card from the presidential plane, The Independence. The card was obviously used but has no damage and would make a superb display piece. Items from the early presidential planes such as FDR, Truman and Eisenhower are scarce and this is a great, inexpensive piece for display…SOLD

BESS TRUMAN (First Lady) 1885-1982 AUTOGRAPHED LETTER SIGNED on her personal BWT imprinted stationery. The 4x5 letter folds out into a 5x8 sheet but it is penned only on the first page. The letter was written in 1955 and reads: Dear Mrs. Bohan: How very kind of you to send us these gorgeous mums. We are enjoying them tremendously and greatly appreciate your generous thoughts of us. Sincerely, Bess W. Truman. The original envelope, entirely address by Mrs. Truman is also included. The two items…sold

GUNTHER RALL (World War II German Ace) Signed 3 ½ x 5 card. Rall was the third most successful Ace with 275 victories in WW II, most of which were achieved on the Eastern Front against Soviet planes…sold

ARTHUR SUMMERFIELD (Postmaster General) Signed First Day of Issue envelope. The envelope is stamped: Dedication November Third, 1956 Circle Branch, United States Post Office, Midland, Michigan by the Honorable Arthur Summerfield, Postmaster General, First Day of Service, November 5, 1956. The envelope has then been SIGNED by Summerfield…10.00

[STAR WARS TRADING CARDS] Lot consists of a complete set of Series III (yellow background) Star Trek trading cards. These cards were issued in 1977 by 20^th Century Fox Film Corp. The cards are in fine condition. The set…SOLD

JIMMY CONNORS & BILLIE JEAN KING (Tennis Champions)Lot consists of two items. The first is an 8x10 color SIGNED PHOTO showing Connors preparing to play a back hand during one of his matches. The second item is a 4x5 invitation to a council meeting that has been SIGNED by King. Both items are suitable for display. The signed photo is in near mint condition and both items would make a great display piece…SOLD

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[KING KONG FILM TRADING CARDS] Lot consists of a complete set of King Kong trading cards. These cards were issued in 1976 by Topps Chewing Gum. The set is in fine condition. The complete set…15.00

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[JAWS II FILM TRADING CARDS] Lot consists of a set of 32 cards and 11 stickers issued by Universal City Studio in 1978 on the release of the Jaws II film. The set is in fine condition. The set…SOLD

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[CIVIL WAR] Lot consists of five BLANK documents that would have been used during the Civil War by the military. Most of the documents are dated 186- (the last year was left blank and would have been filled out when the document was actually used. The printed documents consist of a variety of forms such as: Certificate of Disability and Discharge, A Final Statement used by the volunteers, Consolidated Morning Reports, Quarterly Returns and Oath of Identity. The documents have been folded but are in excellent condition and would make great display pieces. These are all ORIGINAL documents and NOT reproductions. The lot of 5 unsigned, printed Civil War documents… SOLD

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JOHN RIDGELY (Actor) 1909-1968 One page TYPED LETTER SIGNED dated April 4, 1946 on his imprinted stationery from Warner Brothers Studio. The letter has routine content but does mention several shows he is involved in at the time. Ridgely appeared with Humphrey Bogart in The Big Sleep. The letter has numerous tears and folds on the margins but fortunately all could be easily matted out…15.00

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VIRGINIA FIELD (Actress) 1917-1992 One page TYPED LETTER SIGNED on her imprinted stationery. The letter is dated June of 1947 and mentions several films she is appearing in such as Dream Girl with Betty Hutton. Field started out in England but was brought to the United States by David O. Selznick to star in the 1936 film, Little Lord Fauntleroy. She appeared in over 40 films and in the late 1930’s appeared in several of the Mr. Moto series. The letter has the normal folds; otherwise it is in fine condition…15.00

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[GEORGE H.W. BUSH] (President) Lot consists of a Maxfli golf ball with a facsimile signature on one side of the golf ball and a color reproduction of the Presidential Seal on the opposite side. These golf balls would have been given out by Bush to guests that he played golf with, or to friends who wanted a souvenir. The golf ball is in mint condition and makes a great display piece…25.00

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GEORGE H. BUSH (President) Lot consists of a beautiful 5x7x3 wooden (appears to be walnut) box that was especially made to house a set of 6 Presidential golf balls. The box still contains the 6 golf balls with each golf ball bearing the color seal of the President of the United States on one side and a facsimile signature of Bush on the opposite side. This set would have been given to friends of the President. The box has an oval brass plaque on the top with a facsimile signature of Bush. This is a great display piece and a wonderful item for the golfer. The box with the 6 golf balls…SOLD

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[CAMP DAVID] Lot consists of a single golf ball with the color Presidential Seal of the United States printed on one side. Around the seal is written: Presidential Retreat, Camp David. The golf ball is in mint condition and would make a great display piece…35.00

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[CAMP DAVID] Lot consists of a set of three golf balls with the Presidential Seal embossed on the balls. Around the seal are the words: Presidential Retreat, Camp David. Over the years the designs on the Camp David golf balls have changed. The golf ball shown in lot 126 has a smaller seal, similar to those found on the Presidential golf balls while this set has a larger seal. The set of three Camp David golf balls…99.00

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CLARA BARTON (Nurse, Teacher & Humanitarian) 1821-1912 Lot consists of a two page (on one side only) AUTOGRAPHED LETTER dated January, 1905. Barton writes: To the New England First-Aid Association, Boston. What words could be adequate for the expression of the kindly courtesy shown me by the greetings so honestly sent- and unexpectedly received. As none can let heart to heart supply the place, and let one pray that every --- anticipation be realized. - every desire granted, every hope fulfilled. May this New Century be your brightest and your best and when it folds its wings for flight, may you gaze lovingly and wistfully and tenderly upon it for the joys it has brought- and the benefits conferred. Accept, I pray you the highest regards of your fraternally, Clara Barton, Glen Echo, January, 1905. The letter is dark and bold and has been superbly framed for display. A simply great example…549.00

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HARRY S. TRUMAN (President) One page, folio size, DOCUMENT SIGNED. The document is an order “in the matter of the condemnation for Phelps Road” (In Kansas City, Missouri). The document reads: Whereas, on the 20^th day of July, 1931, Andrew Cruwell and Eliza Cruwell, filed their claim for damages for the taking of their land in the amount of One Thousand Dollars ($1000.00) and Whereas, the said Andrew Crwell (sic) and Eliza Cruwell are now willing to take Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) for the damages that they will sustain for the taking of the land owned by them, and the court is willing to pay said sum, It is, Therefore, ordered and adjudged that a warrant be drawn of said Andrew Cruwell and Eliza Cruwell in the sum of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00), and charged to the Road Construction Fund. Approved, October 20, 1931, Harry Truman, Presiding Judge. The document has two file holes at the top that do not touch any of the text and could easily be matted out. The document has the normal folds one would expect and otherwise the piece is in mint to near mint condition and a great display piece…SOLD

OUTSTANDING YEAGER SIGNED 28 X 23 COLOR LITHOGRAPH

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Chuck Yeager (Test Pilot) Color limited Edition 28 1/2 x 23 1/2 composite lithograph entitled, Yeager. The lithograph has been signed in pencil by both Yeager an the artist, William Reynolds. The signed print features three different planes flown by Yeager with an image of Yeager and the American Flag next to the planes. This is a great display piece and is in fine condition...279.00

112 Alec Guinness (Actor) 1914-2000 Signed 3x5 card. Guinness appeared in a number of great films such as Doctor Zhivago but is probably best remembered by most for his role in the Star War films. The signature is nicely centered on the card and is perfect for display...55.00

113 Omar Sharif (Actor) Signed 3x5 card. Sharif has appeared in many great films but is probably best remembered for his roles in such films as Doctor Zhivago, Funny Girl and Lawrence of Arabia...30.00

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