1       HARRY TRUMAN (President) 1884-1972 Set of INSCRIBED SIGNED MEMOIRS (Only volume 2 is signed).  Lot consists of the two volume set of Memoirs, Years of Trial and Hope and Year of Decision.  Both books are in fine condition and Volume Two has been INSCRIBED & SIGNED by Truman on the title page. Truman has dated his signature, 2/8/58. These copies were printed in 1955.  Signed copies of his Memoirs are getting more difficult to find and this is an acceptable set. There is a book plate on the inside front cover. Both books have the dust jackets. The set of Memoirs…449.00

2       HARRY TRUMAN (President) 1884-1972 INSCRIBED SIGNED COPY of Volume One of Truman’s Memoirs, Year of Decision.  Truman has signed and inscribed the book on the inside front cover. There is also a bookplate on the inside front cover and some minor spine separation.  The book comes with the dust jacket and the book and jacket are in average condition. The single, inscribed signed book…349.00                                                                                

3       HARRY & BESS TRUMAN (President and First Lady) 8x10 SIGNED PHOTO that was given by the Trumans as their Christmas card in 1946. The White House ordered 1,000 copies of the black and white photograph showing the Trumans standing on the ramp as they boarded the Presidential airplane, The Independence. On December 23, President Truman met with 575 of the White House employees and presented each with the autographed photo of himself and Mrs. Truman. This particular photo was one of those given as a Christmas gift card in 1946. It has been mounted and has some damage to the edges with some tears and paper loss. In over 40 years in the business, I have handled less than 10 examples. Most of the edge damage (but not all) could be matted out. Despite the problems, this is still a desirable signed photo as few examples have survived…595.00

4       GENERAL WILLIAM WESTMORELAND (Military-Viet Nam) 1914-2005 Lot consists of a SIGNED FIRST DAY OF ISSUE cover honoring General John Pershing.  The cover has been postmarked and mailed and SIGNED by Westmoreland across the center of the cover. The cover is in mint condition…39.00

5        [EARLY STAGE-THEATER ACTORS] Lot consists of approximately 25 SIGNED CARDS and CLIPPED SIGNATURES. All of the signatures date in the late 1800’s or at the turn of the century. Most of the signed cards or clipped signatures have been attached to album pages for display purposes. While I recognize some of the names such as Nat Goodwin, most of them are unknown to me.  This is a total “mystery lot” and is being sold as is. The lot of 25 signatures…sold

6        JAMES G. BLAINE (Secretary of State) 1830-1893 Lot consists of a SIGNED 2x3 card that has been attached to an album page for display purposes…sold

SIGNED ROGER MARIS PHOTO SHOWING HIM HITTING HIS 61^ST HOME RUN.

7       ROGER MARIS (Baseball) 1934-1985  Lot consists of a copy of an AP Wire Photo (B&W) showing Maris hitting his 61^st home run on October 1, 1961 breaking Babe Ruth’s home run record.  Maris’s home run record would stand for 37 years.  The photo HAS BEEN INSCRIBED AND SIGNED by Maris and dated, 3-5-81 in his hand.  The signed photo is in near mint, to mint condition and comes with a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA.  This is a great piece of baseball history and would make a great display…sold

8       FRED OLIVI (Atomic Bomb-WW II) Lot consists of a signed composite photo showing the atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki, the plane and the mushroom cloud. Olivi has signed the piece and penned: Fred Olivi, Co-Pilot B-29, Bockscar…sold

9        OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES (Sr.) (Poet) 1809-1894 Lot consists of a SIGNED 2x3 card that has been affixed to an album page for display purposes. Holmes has added the following below his signature: Boston, Dec. 13^th, 1880.  The signature is perfectly centered and would make a great display piece…sold

10      PAT BUCHANAN (Politician-Columnist-Broadcaster) Lot consists of three items. The first is an 8x10 color INSCRIBED SIGNED PORTRAIT PHOTO. Also included are two SIGNED 3x5 cards. All three items are suitable for display…sold

11      [ENTERTAINMENT] Lot consists of five SIGNED CARDS or ALBUM PAGES and each signed item is accompanied by an 8x10 black and white unsigned photo for display purposes. The five names included in this lot are: Loretta Young (Ins.), Jackie Cooper, William Shatner, Marilyn Chambers and Marvin Hamlisch. The lot of ten items…sold

12      FRED HAISE, JR. (Astronaut-Apollo 13) Lot consists of an 8x10 color INSCRIBED SIGNED NASA PHOTO showing Haise in his space suit next to a globe with an image of outer space in the background.  Haise has penned: To ----, Best Wishes, Fred Haise, Apollo 13 LMP, Enterprise CDR.  The signed photo is in near mint condition and a great example…69.00

MASTERCARD, VISA, DISCOVER & AMERICAN EXPRESS ACCEPTED.

13      [JOHN F. KENNEDY] 1917-1963 Lot consists of a 7 inch in diameter salad plate used by the Kennedy’s aboard the Presidential yacht, the U.S.S. Honey Fitz.  The plate has a gold outer rim and a second gold rim around the inner portion of the plate. At the top is embossed in gold the symbol of the American eagle. The Honey Fitz was originally the 8^th Presidential Yacht and was built in 1931. Originally named the Lenore, the boat was used as a training ship for submarine crews during WW II and later was used as an escort for the Presidential Yacht Williamsburg.  In 1953 President Eisenhower retired the Williamsburg from active service and after extensive refurnishing and overhauling the Lenore was renamed the Barbara Ann in honor of Eisenhower’s granddaughter.  With the inauguration of Kennedy, the yacht was renamed the Honey Fitz in honor of JFK’s maternal grandfather, John Francis Fitzgerald. The yacht would continue to be used by Johnson and Nixon (Nixon would rename the yacht, the Tricia, after his daughter).  The yacht was auctioned off in 1971. The Kennedy’s did not have a formal dining set at the White House, preferring to use the china from past presidents and in particular that used by President Harry Truman.  To the best of my knowledge, this is as close as you can get to “Presidential Kennedy China”.  Included with the plate are photocopies of letters from Seaman Duck (who worked aboard the Honey Fitz) and Ted Kennedy. The copy of the notarized letter from Seaman Duck reads as follows: I certify that this set of dishes were used by the Kennedy family and members of the White House staff.  Came from U.S.S. Honey Fitz yacht and were given to me by the Kennedy administration. R.C. Duck, U.S.N. EM 2. Also included is a copy of a typed letter of Edward Kennedy on the imprinted stationery of the US Senate (Dated August 24, 1970). In part the letter reads: The dishes you purchased do appear to be the ones used on the Honey Fitz. There is no official record that they were given to Seaman Duck, who did serve on the Honey Fitz while President Kennedy was in office. I hope this information will be helpful to you. Edward M. Kennedy.  This is an outstanding piece of Americana and an outstanding display piece.  The salad plate with the accompanying letters…995.00

THE ONLY SIGNED COPY OF HER MAGAZINE, THE HATCHET THAT I HAVE SEEN

 OFFERED IN OVER 40 YEARS

14      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…1695.00

15      [HARRY S. TRUMAN] (President) Original 3 ½ x 4 ½ Christmas enclosed card sent out by the Trumans in 1946.   A total of 800 cards were printed by Brewood Engravers.  The card reads: Christmas 1946. A Merry Christmas from The President and Mrs. Truman. There is some light toning at the bottom of the card that could easily be matted out. Otherwise, the card is in fine condition.  Very few of these cards have survived over the last 60 plus years…sold

OUTSTANDING DOCUMENT SIGNED BY THE POET, ROBERT BROWNING

16      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…495.00

17      ELEANOR ROOSEVELT (First Lady) 1884-1962 Lot consists of a SIGNED 2x3 card. There is a LOT of staining and aging and perhaps one of the worst examples I have seen but the signature is dark and bold and easily readable. Priced accordingly at…sold

18      ELEANOR ROOSEVELT (First Lady) 1884-1962 Lot consists of a SIGNED 2 ½ x 6 sheet. There is some very slight smudging on the e & a in Eleanor, otherwise a great example. The signature is accompanied by a unsigned portrait photo should you wish to display the piece…sold

19      BILL CLINTON (President) Signed First Edition, First Printing hardcover copy of Giving.  The book has been signed by Clinton on the inside title page. There is some very slight wear to the dust jacket; otherwise the book is in near mint condition…sold

OUTSTANDING LINDBERGH DISPLAY PIECE

20      CHARLES LINDBERGH (Aviator) 1902-1974 Lot consists of a SIGNED 3 ½ x 5 postcard photo showing his plane, The Spirit of St. Louis on the ground in Paris with a picture of Lindbergh inset above the plane.  The signed photo has been SUPERBLY          framed with a wood model of his plane. No expense was spared when the hand made frame was built to house the signed photo.  The “frame” is approximately 26 inches long and approximately 12 inches from top to bottom.  This is a really magnificent piece and is fit for the finest of collections.  I was told that the cost on the “model frame” alone was over $2,000.00.  This is a great item and a simply superb display piece…1995.00

LETTER FROM ONE WELL KNOWN ABOLITIONIST TO

 ANOTHER ABOLITIONIST,  SUSAN B. ANTHONY

21      ANNA ELIZABETH DICKINSON (Abolitionist) 1842-1932 AUTOGRAPHED LETTER on a postcard, postmarked September 8, 1890. The postcard is address to Miss. Susan B. Anthony in South Dakota. The letter reads: Dear Miss Anthony: Thanks for your good letter.  Sorry however that you can not come home this way. Could we --- for a day or two at St. Paul under on the 8^th, 11, 12^th? Can you find out for us?  Whether we choose the --- or later dates would depend of course upon you having other choices.  We ought to know at once. Mrs. Nelson could doubtless come at other times. (Unsigned). The Nelson she is referring to is Julia B. Nelson who was well known in the temperance and women’s suffrage movements.   Included with the note is an unsigned CDV of Dickinson should you wish to display the letter. The writing is a trifle dark but still bold and easily read.  The two items…125.00

22      MARGARET DENSMORE (Temperance-Women’s Suffrage) One page AUTOGRAPHED LETTER SIGNED on the imprinted stationary of The Minnesota White Ribbon, the Official Organ State Woman’s Christian Temperance Union. The letter was written on January 24, 1914 to Mrs. Nelson (who has previously been the editor of the newspaper and was a well known figure in the temperance movement.) In part the letter reads: This is just a loving reminder that your copy for Franchise page of March supplement should ready me by February 5^th. You see our printed prints the supplements before he begins on the regular issue so I have to ask for supplement copy to be sent in earlier than regular issue copy.--- I hope dear comrade this finds you much improved in health and able to take your usual active part in the great battle for the right. God Bless You!. Yours in W.C. T. U. bonds, Margaret Densmore. This is a nice letter from one well known Temperance leader to another. Other than the normal folds the letter is in fine condition…149.00

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

23      [HARRY TRUMAN] (President) 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…35.00

NOTHING SHOULD BE BEATEN BUT EGGS.

24      JOHN AGAR (Actor) 1921-2002 8x10 black and white INSCRIBED SIGNED PORTRAIT PHOTO. Agar has penned: To Women’s Crisis Shelter. Nothing should be beaten but eggs. God Bless, John Agar.  One small tear in the right hand margin and a few margin creases that could easily be matted out…29.00

25      GERALD FORD (President) 1913-2006 Lot consists of a SIGNED copy of the Gerald R. Ford Foundation Newsletter from Spring of 1994.  Ford has signed the piece across the top. The front page shows a picture of Ford addressing the crown at the Ford Museum on Veterans’ Day…sold

26      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 purposes if so desired. This is a great example and suitable for display…75.00

27      BUZZ ALDRIN (Astronaut-Second Man to Walk on the Moon) Lot consists of a SIGNED HARDCOVER COPY of Encounter With Tiber.  The book has its original dusk jacket and both the book and dust jacket are in mint to near mint condition…75.00

28      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…35.00

29      [MUSIC] Lot consists of four SIGNED 3x5 cards (one card has two signatures). The five names included in this lot are: Ray Manzarek (The Doors), Getty Lee & Alex Lifeson (Rush), Sammy Hagar (Van Halen) and Jan (Jan and Dean). The four cards (five signatures)…sold

30      LIBERACE (Music-Pianists) 1919-1987 Lot consists of a pencil SIGNATURE on the back of an envelope (obviously that was the only thing the collector could get his hands on at the time!). The signature is dark and bold but there are several folds in the envelope as well as some staining. Priced accordingly at only…sold

31      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…679.00

32      JOE STIBORIK (Enola Gay-Radar Operator-WW II) Lot consists of a SIGNED3x5 card. Stiborik has penned: Joe Stiborik, Radar Op. Enola Gay…125.00

33      EDWARD G. ROBINSON (Actor) 1893-1973 Signed 2x3 sheet. The sheet has been glued to a heavier sheet for preservation purposes and some of the glue shows through on one side; otherwise the example is perfect for display…sold

34      [MUSIC] Lot consists of six SIGNED CARDS (mostly 3x5) that are accompanied by 8x10 unsigned photos (for display purposes). The names included in this lot are: Henry Mancini, Vicki Carr, Englebert Humperdinck, Tom Jones, Mary Travers (Peter Paul and Mary) and Peter Allen. The lot of 12 items (6 signatures and 6 unsigned photos)…sold

35      [MUSIC] Lot consists of   signed album pages. Each signature comes with an unsigned 8x10 photo for display purposes. The names included in this lot are: Arthur Godfrey and Ferlin Husky. The four items (two signatures and two unsigned photos)…sold

ZACHARY TAYLOR, HIS CABINET AND OVER
250 MEMBERS OF THE 31^ST CONGRESS INCLUDING JEFFERSON DAVIS, ANDREW JOHNSON AND SAM HOUSTON

36      ZACHARY TAYLOR (Twelfth President of the United States- 1849-1850) I am proud to offer a truly historical and possible unique signed autograph book. The autograph album (hard cover book) was obtained by Pennsylvania House of Representative member Milo Melankthon Dimmick in April of 1850, just months before the death of President Taylor (July 9, 1850).  On the first page are the signatures of Taylor and his entire cabinet (vice president Fillmore is not included). The names on the first page are: Zachary Taylor (President), John Clayton (Secretary of State), William Meredith (Secretary of the Treasury), George Crawford (Secretary of War), Reverdy Johnson (Attorney General), William Preston (Secretary of the Navy) and Thomas Ewing (Secretary of the Interior).  Following the President and Cabinet are approximately 250 additional signatures of members of the Senate and House of Representatives.  All the signatures are on one side of the sheet only (With the exception of one page which fortunately does not bear any of the “big” names.).  Each signer has added the state they represent below their signature.  There is some separation of the pages from the spine and the cover is well worn but the signature pages are in nice condition and all the signatures are still bold and dark. While not every member of Congress is in the book, there are a number of great names such as William Seward, Jefferson Davis, Steven Douglas, Horace Mann, Alexander Stephens and Andrew Johnson.  To find an album that has this many members of Congress (none are tipped in or have been added) is extremely rare (to say the least) and is an outstanding piece of American History.  I rarely state that this is a once in a lifetime opportunity but in over 40 years this is the most complete set of signatures from this Congress that I have seen…9,450.00

37      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…35.00

38      HORACE H. FORD (Baseball-Old Timer) 1897-1977 Lot consists of a SIGNED 3x5 card. Ford planed from 1919 to 1933. He has signed the card and then added: National League, 1919-1933.
Ford played for the Boston Braves, the Brooklyn Robins and the Cincinnati Reds…29.00

39      RICK FERRELL (Baseball-Hall of Fame) 1905-1995 Signed 3x5 card. He has added “Detroit Tigers” below his name…20.00

40      FRANK ELLERBE (Baseball-Old Timer) 1895-1988 Signed 3x5 card (signed on the lined side). He has added “Latta, SC” below his signature (The town he lived in and also died in).  Ellerbe played from 1919 to 1924…25.00

41      BILLY ROGELL (Baseball) 1904-2003 SIGNED 3x5 card.  Rogell played from 1925 to 1940…19.00

42      GLORIA SWANSON (Actress) 1899-1983 Lot consists of a SIGNED 3x5 card. In the lower corner is a note that the signature was obtained in 1973.  The signed card is accompanied by an unsigned 8x10 black and white photo of Swanson should you wish to display the signature. The two items…sold

43      [ENTERTAINMENT] Lot consists of 10 SIGNED 3x5 cards or CLIPPED SIGNATURES.  Each card is accompanied by an unsigned 8x10 photo of the person signing (for display purposes).  The names included in this lot are: Danny Aiello, Frank Langello, Michael Benjamin, Phyllis Diller, Tony Curtis, Ray Walston, Robert Mitchum, Buddy Rogers, Dan Dailey and Debbie Reynolds. The twenty items (ten signatures and 10 photos)…sold

44      [ENTERTAINMENT-WESTERN ACTORS] Lot consists of    SIGNED 3x5 CARDS or ALBUM PAGES. Each signature is accompanied by an unsigned 8x10 black and white photo should you wish to display the signatures. The names included in this lot are: Clayton Moore (The Lone Ranger), Clint Walker, Woody Strode, Forrest Tucker, Gail Davis and Smiley Burnette. The twelve items (six signatures and 6 photos)…sold

45      DANNY DeVITO (Actor) Lot consists of a SIGNED TYPED QUOTE on a 4x6 card. The quote is from the television series, Taxi and reads: There she was-dejected, desperate, and stoned. Everything I could hope for in a woman. ..sold

46      BILL SHOEMAKER (Jockey-Horse Racing) 1931-2003 SIGNED 3x5 card.  This is a nice example for display…sold

47      JOE MONTANA (Football) Lot consists of a SIGNED, official Wilson NFL football. The signed football is of course in mint condition and makes a great display …sold

48      MARCUS ALLEN (Football-Hall of Fame) SIGNED, official Wilson NFL football.  Allen has added his playing number, #32 below his signature…sold

49      BOB FELLER (Baseball-Hall of Fame) SIGNED Cleveland Indians Mini Helmet…sold

50      GLENN ROBINSON (Basketball) SIGNED Spalding basketball…sold

51      EDGAR BERGEN (Ventriloquist) 1903-1978 Ink SIGNATURE on a 3x5 sheet.  This is a nice example and suitable for display…sold

52      GREG LOUGANIS (Olympic Diver) Lot consists of a SIGNED FIRST DAY COVER honoring the 1988 Summer Olympics.  Louganis won two gold medals at the Seoul, South Korea Summer Olympics in 1988. The signed cover is in mint condition…25.00

53      CAROL BRUCE (Actress-Broadway Star and Band Singer) 1919-2007 Lot consists of a one page TYPED LETTER SIGNED on her imprinted stationery from the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York. The letter is dated January 28th, 1946 and in part reads: As you may know, I am now appearing in “Showboat” here in New York. It has been going beautifully and being part of such a wonderful show, is a constant thrill.  The letter has the normal folds and some edge browning but is overall in fine condition and suitable for display. Bruce made her Broadway debut in Louisiana Purchase which was reportedly especially written for her by Irving Berlin.  Bruce was also the first actress to play and sing the role of Julie in a Broadway production of Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein’s Show Boat since the original production in the late 1920’s.  While she had a long and successful career on Broadway, she is probably best remembered by most for her role as “Mama Carlson” on the television series, WKRP in Cincinnati…29.00

54      JARED SPARKS (American Historian-Minister-President of Harvard) 1789-1866 CLIPPED SIGNATURE that has been cut from the conclusion of an ALS. Best known for the Life and Writings of George Washington…25.00

55      DON NEWCOMBE  (Baseball) Signed Official baseball. Newcombe has added: Cy Young, 1956-MVP below his signature…sold

56      DALE MURPHY  (Baseball) Signed official baseball…sold

57      RICK FERRELL (Baseball-Hall of Fame) 1905-1995 SIGNED (not official) baseball. Ferrell has signed the      ball on the sweet spot…sold

GAME WORN UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS COLLEGE BASKETBALL JERSEY.

58      [UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS BASKETBALL TEAM] Game worn white/blue jersey worn by Joel Branstrom. Branstrom played from 1994 to 1997 and appeared in a total of 36 games.  While Branstrom is not a “major” name among KU basketball players any game used jersey is desirable. On the back are Brainstorms’ name and his number (44). Across the front are Kansas and the number 44.  This would make an outstanding display for the KU fan…sold

TYPED LETTER FROM BESS TRUMAN CONCERNING THE UPCOMING INAUGURATION.

59      BESS TRUMAN (First Lady) 1885-1982 One page TYPED LETTER SIGNED as First Lady. The TLS is on the imprinted stationery of The White House and is date November 6, 1948. The letter concerns providing some tickets to the inauguration and reads in part: We surely will have two tickets for you and Mrs. Tucker and I will see that a note is made of your request right now.  The Tuckers were family friends of the Truman’s from Independence, Missouri.  The original mailing envelope is also included. The two items…sold

PIECE OF THE ORIGINAL FLOOR FROM ROBINSON GYMNASIUM IN LAWRENCE, KANSAS THAT WAS COACHED ON AND DESIGNED BY DR. JAMES NAISMITH, THE FATHER OF BASKETBALL.

60      [DR. JAMES NAISMITH] Approximately 2x4x3/4 piece of wood that was part of the original floor in Robinson Gymnasium on which Dr. James Naismith coached.  The floor was replaced in 1967 and pieces were sold off to raise money to pay for the new floor.  The block of wood has been superbly framed with a plaque and image of Robinson Gymnasium and makes a great display piece…sold

61      TROY AIKMAN (Football-Hall of Fame) SIGNED, official Wilson NFL football. The football comes with a certificate of authenticity from The Score Board…sold

62      TRENT GREEN (Football) 8x10 SIGNED PHOTO showing Green in action while with the Kansas City     Chiefs…sold

63      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

64      JERRY MAREN (Actor-Wizard of Oz) Two page (One sheet, front and back) AUTOGRAPHED LETTER SIGNED dated October 6, 1989. The letter reads in part: Enclosed are some other photos of me and celebrities. If you are interested in any of these in the future let me know.  I was the original Buster Brown of radio and TV, 5 years with NBC. Jack Nicklaus, golfer of the century, when I met him at Walt Disney Studio, later on TV. Andy Williams, show which I was a part of as Little German General, Humphrey Bogart, Alan Ladd, very rare photo. Included with the letter are three INSCRIBED SIGNED b&w PHOTOS that Maren mentions in the letter. The photos show him with Nicklaus, as Buster Brown and with Bogart and Ladd. All four items are in mint to near mint condition. The lot of four…125.00

65      [HARRY and BESS TRUMAN] (President and First Lady) 9x12 ORIGINAL CHRISTMAS CARD sent out by the Trumans in 1950.  Truman had 1000 copies of these cards printed and they were intended to be given out only to his staff.  While I often see these examples advertised as “signed”, I have never seen an example that actually bore their signatures. The signatures of Harry and Bess Truman were from a rubber/steel stamp and they were NOT actually signed by the Trumans.   The card starts out by stating that “As 1950 ebbs to its close our hearts turn once more to Bethlehem and to the coming of a little child, the divine infant that brought love to a weary world.”  The card is in mint condition and would make an outstanding display piece…795.00

66      JOE MONTANA (Football-Hall of Fame) When Montana retired from the Chiefs and professional football he moved out of Kansas City. A neighbor of his went through the trash that the Montana’s had thrown out and was able to pick up some very interesting pieces. Included in this lot are the following: (1) One page AUTOGRAPHED LETTER SIGNED from Lamar Hunt on his imprinted KC Chiefs stationery that reads in part: We were really pleased to see the  75 year team come your way. Obviously richly deserved.---Good job in the United Way Promo!  Lamar and Norma (all in Lamar’s handwriting.). (2) One page TYPED LETTER SIGNED from Dan Rooney of the Pittsburg Steelers. The letter reads in part: Congratulations on your selection to the National Football league’s All-Time Team.--- You have been an example for all players and to all of us in good times and in tough times. (Signed- Dan), (3) Country Club signed ticket from the Loch Lloyd Country Club dated in 1994 and two membership cards (not signed) for Joe and Jennifer Montana from the Loch Lloyd Country Club from 1994.  The five items…sold

67      [GEORGE H.W. BUSH] (President) 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…35.00

68      [CURRENCY] Lot consists of a 9x11 reproduction sheet that features the $5 Silver Certificate of 1899. The note features a likeness of Chief Running Antelope and is more commonly called the “Onepapa” note. The sheets were printed by the Department of the Treasury in Washington, D.C. and were sold at the American Numismatic Association Convention held in Atlanta, Georgia in 1977. The sheet is in mint condition and makes a superb display piece…25.00

QUICK CLAIM DEED SIGNED BY HARRY & BESS TRUMAN

69      HARRY & BESS TRUMAN (President and First Lady) Two page (one sheet, front and back) partially printed DOCUMENT SIGNED by Harry and Bess Truman. The document is dated January 15, 1958. The document is an Indenture between Harry and Bess Truman and the Jackson County Public Water Supply District No.1 of Jackson County, Missouri.  Business contracts signed by both Truman’s are rarely offered to the public and this is a great example.  The document has the normal folds, otherwise it is in fine condition and perfect for display…595.00

70      [AIR FORCE ONE] Lot consists of a cobalt blue, glass coffee mug that would have been given out to guests of Air Force One as souvenirs.  The glass coffee mug has a gold rim and a gold Presidential Seal on the side with the words, President of the United States and Air Force One embossed around the seal.  The mug is in mint condition and would make a superb display piece…65.00

71      [CAMP DAVID] (Presidential Retreat) Lot consists of a clear glass candy jar that measures approximately 6 inches tall and is approximately 4 inches in diameter. The piece comes with its original lid.  The clear candy jar has a color embossed seal from Camp David on the side with the words, Presidential Retreat embossed below the seal. This is a great display piece and would have been given out as a souvenir to those who were lucky enough to be invited to Camp David.  The jar is in mint condition…125.00

72      [JOHN F. KENNEDY] (President) Lot consists of a matchbook given out during the Kennedy Administration.  The matchbook has a color presidential seal imprinted on one side with Kennedy’s name printed on the front side of the matchbook.  The piece is in mint condition and would make a great display piece…35.00

73      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…69.00

74      SHERWOOD SCHWARTZ (Gilligan’s Island) 8x10 color SIGNED PHOTO showing the cast of the television series, Gilligan’s Island. Schwartz has penned: Best Wishes from Gilligan’s Island. Sherwood Schwartz 1964…sold

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EXTREMELY RARE TWO PAGE DOCUMENT

 SIGNED THREE TIMES BY HARRY TRUMAN, TWICE BY BESS TRUMAN (WITH AN ADDITIONAL SIGNATURE OF BESS IN HARRY TRUMANS HAND AND ALSO SIGNED TWICE BY VIVIAN (TRUMAN’S BROTHER) AND VIVIAN’S WIFE, LUELLA TRUMAN.

75      HARRY, BESS, VIVIAN & LUELLA TRUMAN (President, First Lady, Brother and Wife) I am proud to offer a simply great two page document bearing a total of 9 Truman family signatures.  While this is a carbon copy (The family Lawyer’s copy) it has actually been signed by all.  The document id dated September 13, 1956 and directed to the Commerce Trust Company. In part the letter reads: Reference is made to our letter to you dated December 21, 1955, delivered to you along with the certain promissory note in the principal amount of $220,000.00 referred to therein, in which letter you were authorized to hold the note for collection under certain terms, conditions and instructions. We wish to amend the terms, conditions and instructions in the following particulars, to-wit:  ---- In the event the maker of the note makes the payment of the sum of $130,000.00 for the release of the 50 acre tract prior to the due date of the first installment, as provided for in the said note and deed of trust, you will deposit thereof the sum of $93,000.00 to the joint account of J. Vivian Truman and Luella Truman and the balance of $37,000.00 shall be deposited as follows: one half thereof to the account of Harry S. Truman and one-half thereof to the account of Bess W. Truman.  Truman has drawn through several lines and added a chance in his hand. He has then signed his name and also he has signed Bess Truman’s name.   This is an extremely rare item and the only one that I have seen with this combination of signatures. This is a superb piece of history and suitable for display. There are several folds in the letters as well as some carbon smudging on the page but the signatures and text are in fine condition.  The two page document…1295.00