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  • Adams, John Quincy (1767-1848) Copies of Letters. Single-signature notebook of unlined wove paper consisting of transcribed c
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 1

    Adams, John Quincy (1767-1848) Copies of Letters. Singl...

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    $200 - $300
  • Adams, John Quincy (1767-1848) Signed Land Document, 6 June 1826. Parchment document printed and fulfilled by hand, selling e
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 2

    Adams, John Quincy (1767-1848) Signed Land Document, 6 ...

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    $300 - $500
  • Adams, Samuel (1722-1803) Document Signed, 11 September 1794, Military Appointment for Abiah Bliss Jr., (1768-1858) and an Ar
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 3

    Adams, Samuel (1722-1803) Document Signed, 11 September...

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    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Agnew, Spiro (1918-1996) Typed Letter Signed, November 30, 1973. Single leaf of plain wove paper, typed over one page, with a
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 4

    Agnew, Spiro (1918-1996) Typed Letter Signed, November ...

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    $300 - $500
  • Alcott, Louisa May (1832-1888) Unpublished Manuscript Poem, To Constance, Concord, c. 1882. Single leaf of wove paper, origin
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 5

    Alcott, Louisa May (1832-1888) Unpublished Manuscript P...

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    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Aldrin, Buzz (b. 1930) Neil Armstrong (1930-2012), and Michael Collins (b. 1930) Apollo 11: Buzz Aldrin and the U.S. Flag on
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 6

    Aldrin, Buzz (b. 1930) Neil Armstrong (1930-2012), and ...

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    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Alexander II, Emperor of Russia (1818-1881) Signed Photograph. Albumen image of the Emperor in military uniform, embossed ova
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 7

    Alexander II, Emperor of Russia (1818-1881) Signed Phot...

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    $300 - $400
  • Allen, Jeremiah (1673-1741) Autograph Document Signed 7 June 1717. Excise tax document from Hampshire County, Massachusetts,
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 8

    Allen, Jeremiah (1673-1741) Autograph Document Signed 7...

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    $300 - $400
  • American Newspapers and Broadside: 1789-1835. Including: The New-York Packet, Thursday, June 4, 1789, with news from Henry Kn
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 9

    American Newspapers and Broadside: 1789-1835. Including...

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    $200 - $300
  • American Revolutionary Wartime Documents, Two. Receipt from the House of Representatives in New Haven, Connecticut, October 1
    Estimate
    $150 - $200
    Lot 10

    American Revolutionary Wartime Documents, Two. Receipt ...

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    $150 - $200
  • American Writers, Politicians, Activists, and Explorers, Five Signed Letters, Late 19th-Early 20th Century. Including: an aut
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 11

    American Writers, Politicians, Activists, and Explorers...

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    $100 - $150
  • Astronaut and Cosmonaut, Two Signed Photographs: John Glenn (1921-2016) and Gherman Titov (1935-2000) Large color 8 x 10 in.
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 12

    Astronaut and Cosmonaut, Two Signed Photographs: John G...

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    $200 - $300
  • Autograph Album Late-19th Century, with Signatures of Louisa May Alcott, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Others. Handmade alb
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $2,500
    Lot 13

    Autograph Album Late-19th Century, with Signatures of L...

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    $2,000 - $2,500
  • Autograph Album, 1860s-1880s. Octavo, printed by Lippincott in Philadelphia, containing autographs, signed cards, clipped sig
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,500
    Lot 14

    Autograph Album, 1860s-1880s. Octavo, printed by Lippin...

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    $1,200 - $1,500
  • Baldwin, Abraham (1754-1807) Autograph Letter Signed, 8 January 1804. Single folio format laid paper leaf, inscribed on one s
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 15

    Baldwin, Abraham (1754-1807) Autograph Letter Signed, 8...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Ball Family of Concord, Massachusetts and Temple, New Hampshire, Archive, 1688-19th Century. Including a Concord deed signed
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 16

    Ball Family of Concord, Massachusetts and Temple, New H...

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    $300 - $400
  • Beatles Signed Card, Early 1960s. Postcard with a black-and-white image of the musicians on recto, with printed signatures in
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 17

    Beatles Signed Card, Early 1960s. Postcard with a black...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Blake, Eubie (1887-1983) Two Signed Documents. Autograph letter signed by Blake, on his letterhead, promising a few bars of "
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 18

    Blake, Eubie (1887-1983) Two Signed Documents. Autograp...

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    $300 - $400
  • Bodley, Ronald Victor Courtenay (1892-1970) and Lorna Hearst (1902-1991) Large Archive of Material Related to their Biography
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 19

    Bodley, Ronald Victor Courtenay (1892-1970) and Lorna H...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Bradley, Edward [aka Cuthbert M. Bede] (1827-1889) Autograph Letter Signed. Small laid bifolium with black mourning edges, to
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 20

    Bradley, Edward [aka Cuthbert M. Bede] (1827-1889) Auto...

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • British Lawyers and Jurists, Autograph and Portrait Scrapbook. Large album containing portraits and letters signed by promine
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 21

    British Lawyers and Jurists, Autograph and Portrait Scr...

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    $200 - $400
  • Brown, John Appleton (1844-1902) Original Signed Pencil Sketch. Drawing of a country landscape within a sketched frame, with
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 22

    Brown, John Appleton (1844-1902) Original Signed Pencil...

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    $200 - $300
  • Buck, Pearl S. (1892-1973) Six Letters Signed, 1932-1938. Two autograph letters signed, and four typed, all addressed to arti
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 23

    Buck, Pearl S. (1892-1973) Six Letters Signed, 1932-193...

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • Bullinger, Heinrich (1504-1575) Instruction M. Heinrich Bullingers Pastoris Tigurini, Successoris Zuinglii. Late 16th or earl
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 24

    Bullinger, Heinrich (1504-1575) Instruction M. Heinrich...

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    $200 - $300
  • Burch, George M. (1894-1988) Sketchbooks with Drawings of Car Designs, mid-20th Century. A collection of several loose sketch
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 25

    Burch, George M. (1894-1988) Sketchbooks with Drawings ...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Byrd, Richard E. (1888-1957) Typed Letter Signed, 30 October 1930. Single leaf of Byrd Antarctic Expedition note paper, to Vi
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 26

    Byrd, Richard E. (1888-1957) Typed Letter Signed, 30 Oc...

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    $100 - $150
  • Cabinetmaker's Day Book, 1814-1820 Templeton, Massachusetts. A collection of manuscript material related to the town, includi
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 27

    Cabinetmaker's Day Book, 1814-1820 Templeton, Massachus...

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • Caruso, Enrico (1873-1921) Large Archive of Material Including Twenty-five Original Drawings. Drawings depict characters from
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 28

    Caruso, Enrico (1873-1921) Large Archive of Material In...

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • Chagall, Marc (1887-1985) Signed Chateau Mouton Rothschild Wine Label, 1970. Label with art by Chagall printed in gold and co
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 29

    Chagall, Marc (1887-1985) Signed Chateau Mouton Rothsch...

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    $200 - $300
  • Chagall, Marc (1887-1985) Two Signed Israeli Covers: Albert Einstein, 1956; and King David, 1962. First day covers, with spec
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 30

    Chagall, Marc (1887-1985) Two Signed Israeli Covers: Al...

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    $400 - $600
  • Chagall, Marc (1887-1985) Two Signed Israeli Covers: Chagall's Windows for the Hadassah Medical Center, Jerusalem, 1962. Firs
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 31

    Chagall, Marc (1887-1985) Two Signed Israeli Covers: Ch...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Collection of Letters, Writers and Artists, 1967. A group of letters addressed to travel writer Maya Yates regarding an artic
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 31A

    Collection of Letters, Writers and Artists, 1967. A gro...

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    $150 - $250
  • Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Four Broadsides Issued by Governor John Brooks, 1820s. Three of the four typographically print
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 32

    Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Four Broadsides Issued b...

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    $200 - $300
  • Coolidge, Calvin (1872-1933) Signed Photograph. Black-and-white photograph signed and inscribed to Paul V. McNutt (1891-1955)
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 33

    Coolidge, Calvin (1872-1933) Signed Photograph. Black-a...

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    $200 - $300
  • Cranch, Christopher Pearse (1813-1892), Original Manuscript of the Poem, "In a Library," February 4 & 6, 1879. Single sheet o
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 34

    Cranch, Christopher Pearse (1813-1892), Original Manusc...

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    $300 - $400
  • Custer, Elizabeth Bacon (1842-1933) Autograph Letter Signed, Fragment. Laid paper bifolium, the second, third, and fourth pag
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 35

    Custer, Elizabeth Bacon (1842-1933) Autograph Letter Si...

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    $200 - $300
  • Dali, Salvador (1904-1989) Three Signed Bullfighting Postcards. Three used postcards depicting bullfights signed on their fac
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 36

    Dali, Salvador (1904-1989) Three Signed Bullfighting Po...

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    $400 - $600
  • Dali, Salvador (1904-1989) Two Signed Items. Including: a first day cover for the New York World's Fair, 1939, and a World Fe
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 37

    Dali, Salvador (1904-1989) Two Signed Items. Including:...

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    $400 - $600
  • Davies, Marion (1897-1961) Group of Photographs, Two Signed. Fifteen photographs of the American actress and longtime compani
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 38

    Davies, Marion (1897-1961) Group of Photographs, Two Si...

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Declaration of Independence. Hartford, Connecticut: Eleazar Huntington, c. 1820-25. Engraved broadside reprint of the Declara
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 39

    Declaration of Independence. Hartford, Connecticut: Ele...

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    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Disney, Walt (1901-1966) Signature. Blue autograph album page with Disney's signature in a broad nib permanent magic marker,
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 40

    Disney, Walt (1901-1966) Signature. Blue autograph albu...

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    $300 - $500
  • Documents, Approximately Forty Signed Letters, Photographs, and Other Material. Consisting of approximately thirteen 19th cen
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 41

    Documents, Approximately Forty Signed Letters, Photogra...

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    $700 - $900
  • Dummer, William (1677-1761) Military Commission Signed, 1 February 1727. Sealed document on laid paper, typographically print
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 42

    Dummer, William (1677-1761) Military Commission Signed,...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Edison, Thomas Alva (1847-1931) Typed Letter Signed, Orange, New Jersey, 14 February 1914. Single leaf of Edison's "From the
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,000
    Lot 43

    Edison, Thomas Alva (1847-1931) Typed Letter Signed, Or...

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    $900 - $1,000
  • Eisenhower, Dwight D. (1890-1969) Signed Photograph. Black-and-white photograph of Eisenhower in uniform, signed and inscribe
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 44

    Eisenhower, Dwight D. (1890-1969) Signed Photograph. Bl...

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    $200 - $300
  • Emerson, Ralph Waldo (1803-1882) Autograph Sentiment Signed. Small sheet of graph paper inscribed, "So near is grandeur to ou
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 45

    Emerson, Ralph Waldo (1803-1882) Autograph Sentiment Si...

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    $300 - $500
  • Fargo, William G. (1818-1881) Signed Stock Certificate, 28 January 1869. Engraved certificate for the American Merchants Unio
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 46

    Fargo, William G. (1818-1881) Signed Stock Certificate,...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Fiske, John (1842-1901) An Archive Consisting of Lecture Notes, Typed Manuscripts and Other Material. Including: the cartoon,
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 47

    Fiske, John (1842-1901) An Archive Consisting of Lectur...

    Est.
    $600 - $800

Auction Description

Fine Books & Manuscripts by Bonhams Skinner

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November 9, 12PM-7PM
November 10, 12PM-5PM
November 11, 10AM-4PM
November 12, 9AM-11AM

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1. Some of the lots in this sale are offered subject to a reserve. The reserve is a confidential minimum price agreed upon by the consignor and Skinner, Inc. below which the lot will not be sold. In most cases, the reserve will be set below the estimated range, but in no case will it exceed the estimates listed. A representative of Skinner, Inc. will execute such reserves by bidding for the consignor. In any event and whether or not a lot is subject to a reserve, the auctioneer may reject any bid or raise not commensurate with the value of such lot.

2. All property is sold “as is,” and neither the auctioneer nor any consignor makes any warranties or representation of any kind or nature with respect to the property, and in no event shall they be responsible for the correctness, nor deemed to have made any representation or warranty, of description, genuineness, authorship, attribution, provenance, period, culture, source, origin, or condition of the property and no statement made at the sale, or in the bill of sale, or invoice or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty of representation or an assumption of liability.

3. Except as provided in paragraph 1 above, the highest bidder as determined by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the case of a disputed bid, the auctioneer shall have sole discretion in determining the purchaser and may also, at his or her election, withdraw the lot or reoffer the lot for sale. The auctioneer shall have sole discretion to refuse any bid, or refuse to acknowledge any bidder. Any bidder that plans on spending in excess of $100,000 should make arrangements with the accounting department at least five (5) days in advance of the sale, as a deposit may be required to participate.

4. All merchandise purchased must be paid for and removed from the premises the day of the auction. Skinner Inc. may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly interest charge of 1.5% of the purchase price of any lot or item lot not paid for within thirty-five (35) days of the date of sale. Skinner, Inc. shall have no liability for any damage or loss to property left on its premises for more than three (3) days from the date of sale. If any property has not been removed within three (3) days from the date of sale, at the option of Skinner, Inc. (a) Skinner Inc., may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly storage charge of 1.5% of the purchase price of any lot or portion of a lot not removed within the three days, and/or (b) Skinner Inc. may place the merchandise in a subsequent auction, without Reserve, to be sold to the highest bidder, and after deducting the standard commission and any additional charges that may apply, remit the proceeds to the purchaser.

5. Skinner accepts cash or check for payment. Personal checks will be acceptable only if credit has been established with Skinner, Inc. or if a bank authorization has been received guaranteeing a personal check. Skinner, Inc. reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check until the check has cleared the bank. The purchaser agrees to pay Skinner, Inc. a handling charge of $25.00 for any check dishonored by the drawee. Please contact Accounting for additional payment methods. Skinner does not accept payment by credit card for merchandise purchases.

6. If the purchaser breaches any of its obligations under these Conditions of Sale, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price of all items for which it was the highest successful bidder, Skinner Inc. may exercise all of its rights and remedies under the law including, without limitation, (a) canceling the sale and applying any payments made by the purchaser to the damages caused by the purchaser’s breach, and/or (b) offering at public auction, without reserve, any lot or item for which the purchaser has breached any of its obligations, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price, holding the purchaser liable for any deficiency plus all costs of sale.

7. In no event will the liability of Skinner, Inc. to any purchaser with respect to any item exceed the purchase price actually paid by such purchaser for such item.

8. Shipping is the responsibility of the purchaser. Upon request, our staff will provide the list of shippers who deliver to destinations within the United States and overseas. Some property that is sold at auction can be subject to laws governing export from the U.S., such as items that include material from some endangered species. Import restrictions from foreign countries are subject to these same governing laws. Granting of licensing for import or export of goods from local authorities is the sole responsibility of the buyer. Denial or delay of licensing will not constitute cancellation or delay in payment for the total purchase price of these lots.

9. All purchases are subject to the Massachusetts 6.25% sales tax unless the purchaser possesses a Massachusetts sales tax exemption number. Exemption numbers from other states are accepted in Massachusetts if presented with a business card or letterhead. Dealers, museums, and other qualifying parties can apply for a Massachusetts exemption number prior to the auction by contacting the Massachusetts Department of Corporations and Taxation at 100 Cambridge Street in Boston.

10. A premium equal to 23% of the final bid price up to and including $100,000, plus 20% of the final bid price from $100,001 up to and including $1,000,000, plus 12% of the final bid price from $1,000,001 and over will be applied to each lot sold, to be paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price.

11. Bidding on any item indicates your acceptance of these terms and all other terms printed within, posted, and announced at the time of sale whether bidding in person, through a representative, by phone, by Internet, or other absentee bid.

12. Skinner, Inc. and its consignors make no warranty or representation, express or implied, that the purchaser will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights to any lot sold. Skinner, Inc. expressly reserves the right to reproduce any image of the lots sold in this catalog. The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material produced by or for Skinner, Inc. relating to a lot, including the contents of this catalog, is, and shall remain at all times, the property of Skinner, Inc. and shall not be used by the purchaser, nor by anyone else, without our prior written consent.

13. These conditions of sale shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (excluding the laws applicable to conflicts or choice of law). The buyer/bidder agrees that any suit for the enforcement of this agreement may be brought, and any action against Skinner in connection with the transactions contemplated by this agreement shall be brought, in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or any federal court sitting therein. The bidder/buyer consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts and waives objections that it may now or hereafter have to the venue of any such suit.

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