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Grimm, Jacob (1785-1863) & Grimm, Wilhelm (1786-1859)
Rare document signed by both
The Brothers Grimm were German academics who together collected and published folklore. The brothers are among the best-known storytellers of folktales, popularizing stories such as "Cinderella", "The Frog Prince”, "Hansel and Gretel", "Town Musicians of Bremen", "Little Red Riding Hood", "Rumpelstiltskin", "Sleeping Beauty" and "Snow White". Their first collection of folktales, Children's and Household Tales was first published in 1812. Rare document signed by both “Jac. Grimm” and “Wilh. Grimm”. 1p., 8.0 x 12.75 inch, (Göttingen), 1837 October 20. Endorsement under an academic circular of F. Ch. Bergman (1785-1845). Additional signed by Friedrich Christoph Dahlman, Wilhelm Eduard Albrecht, Georg Gottfried Gervinus, Wilhelm Eduard Weber and Heinrich Georg August Ewald (“The Göttinger Seven”). And signed by 43 other professors. Mailing fold, minor handling wear, else good condition. The Göttingen Seven (German: Göttinger Sieben) were a group of seven liberal professors at University of Göttingen. In 1837, they protested against the annulment of the constitution of the Kingdom of Hanover by its new ruler, King Ernest Augustus, and refused to swear an oath to the king. The company of seven was led by historian Friedrich Christoph Dahlmann, who himself was one of the key advocates of the previous constitution. The other six were the Germanist brothers Wilhelm and Jacob Grimm, jurist Wilhelm Eduard Albrecht, historian Georg Gottfried Gervinus, physicist Wilhelm Eduard Weber, and theologian and orientalist Heinrich Georg August Ewald. Rare document signed by the brothers Grimm and The Göttinger Seven.
Price: $ 5,225 / € 4.750
Kandinsky, Wassily (1866-1944)
Fine art content autograph letter signed
Russian painter and art theorist. Kandinsky is generally credited as one of the pioneers of abstraction in western art. Autograph letter signed “Kandinsky”. 1p., bifolium, recto and verso of the first page, 4.25 x 6.75 inch, Neuilly-sur-Seine, December 10, 1943. “KANDINSKY” at the top. Autograph letter to a "cher Maître" whom Kandinsky asks on behalf of the famous Parisian galeriste Jeanne Bucher to provide an expertise for a Henri Rousseau painting. Kandinsky was an admirer and connaisseur of the work of Rousseau since 1908, and for example used several of his paintings to illustrate his text about form in art in the "Almanac of the Blue Rider” 1912. In French: “Cher Maître, je vous prie de vouloir bien excuser le dérangement! Je m'adresse à vous de la part de Mme. Bucher à propos d'un certificat d'une toile de Henri Rousseau. Vous avez eu la grand amiabilité d'avoir dit à Mr Pougni que vous voiule le faire volontiers. Voulez-vous être si aimable de me donne un coup de téléphone pour fiter un rendez-vous, si possible après-demain lundi … Je vous demande encore une fois pardon, je vous dit mille fois merci à l'avance…" Apparently Kandinsky had offered the Paris gallery owner Jeanne Bucher (1872-1946) his help for the appraisal she wanted for a painting by Henri Rousseau (1844-1910). Kandinsky appreciate Rousseau's work and acquired two of his paintings, one of which he had printed on the poster for the first exhibition of the Blue Rider in the winter of 1911. He also illustrated his treatise “On the Question of Form in the Almanac of the Blue Rider 1912” with seven pictures by Rousseau. Kandinsky had a friendship with Jeanne Bucher. Her famous gallery on Rue du Cherche-Midi was an important meeting point for the avant-garde from 1925 to 1946. Kandinsky also exhibited his works there between 1936 and 1944. Slightly discolored, minor folds breaks, handling wear, else good condition. Ivan Albertovich Puni (1890-1956) was a Russian avant-garde artist. In France he became "Jean Pougny" and in 1947 obtained French citizenship.
Price: $ 4,950 / € 4.500
Puccini, Giacomo (1858-1924)
Autograph musical quotation signed “La Bohème”
Italian composer whose operas are among the important operas played as standards. Excellent autograph musical quotation signed “Giacomo Puccini”. And additional in Puccini’s hand “mi chiamano Mimi" and inscribed to “Areste Lo Valvo”. Music paper, 7.0 x 3.25 inch, n.p., n.d. (about 1896/ 1897). The three opening bars of the aria "Sì. Mi chiamano Mimì" (“Yes they call me Mimi”) from his famous opera "La Boheme". Fine condition, uncommon large and with a full signature. Oreste Lo Valvo (1868-1947) was an Italian lawyer, publicist and essayist. Wikipedia about Oreste Lo Valvo in Italian and translated: “Giacomo Puccini dedicates one of his photographs to him for his contribution to the success of the first performance of La Bohème at the Bellini theater in Palermo on 8 April 1896”. Later Puccini renews his esteem and dedicates this musical quotation to Lo Valvo. The world premiere of La Bohème was in Turin on 1 February 1896 at the Teatro Regio conducted by the 28-year-old Arturo Toscanini. Since then, La Bohème has become part of the standard Italian opera repertory and is one of the most frequently performed operas worldwide. Excellent provenance!
Price: $ 3,025 / € 2.750
Beuys, Joseph (1921-1986)
Everything Is Art: Hygiene Bag signed
German artist, teacher, performance artist, and art theorist whose work reflected concepts of humanism, sociology. Hygiene bag signed “Joseph Beuys”. 3.5 x 10.0 inch, n.p., n.d. Signed in pencil. Stamp “Hauptstrom”. Catalog of works: Schellmann 466: “Androgyn”. Fine condition.
Price: $ 1,320 / € 1.200
Dali, Salvador (1904-1989)
Postcard signed
Prominent Spanish surrealist. Postcard signed “Mes amities Dali 1962”. Postcard, 4.0 x 6.0 inch, Paris 1962 August 12. Postcard addressed and signed by Giuseppe (Beppe) and Mara Albaretto during a trip to Paris. Additional signed by Dali in dark black ink. Front of the card shows a color photo of Sacre-Coer in Paris. Handling wear, else fine condition. In the mid-1950s, Dalí met Giuseppe and Mara Albaretto, a wealthy couple who later became Dalí’s close friends and patrons. More information about the friendship available online.
Price: $ 880 / € 800
Puccini, Giacomo (1858-1924)
Excellent provenance signed carte-de-visite photograph
Italian composer whose operas are among the important operas played as standards. Beautiful signed carte-de-visite photograph “G. Puccini”. 2.5 x 4,25 inch, Milano May 16, 1896. Inscribed in Puccini’s hand to “Oreste Lo Valvo” and dated “Milano 16.5.96”. Photo by Montabone, Milano as printed on recto and verso. Verso with abrasions in the middle, else fine condition. Oreste Lo Valvo (1868-1947) was an Italian lawyer, publicist and essayist. Wikipedia about Oreste Lo Valvo in Italian and translated: “Giacomo Puccini dedicates one of his photographs to him for his contribution to the success of the first performance of La Bohème at the Bellini theater in Palermo on 8 April 1896”. Now this photograph is for sale! A one-of-a-kind provenance and surely one of the finest signed Puccini photographs you can hope to find. The world premiere of La bohème was in Turin on 1 February 1896 at the Teatro Regio, conducted by the 28-year-old Arturo Toscanini.
Price: $ 1,925 / € 1,750
Roosevelt, Franklin D. (1882-1945)
Engraving signed AS PRESIDENT
32. President of the United States. Signed and inscribed engraving “For Oscar Wintraub from Franklin D. Roosevelt”. 6.25 x 7.25 inch, n.p., n.d. A signed engraving with the same image of Roosevelt was sold with a White House letter dated 1937. I think this item was signed about the same time and is surely signed AS PRESIDENT. Slightly trimmed, lower left edge expertly repaired, else good condition and dark signed with his usual Jet Black India Ink. Comes with a copy of my Franklin D. Roosevelt autograph study. Excellent display item.
Price: $ 880 / € 800
Matisse, Henri (1869-1954)
Fine art content autograph letter signed
French artist, known for both his use of colour and his fluid and original draughtsmanship. Autograph letter signed in full “Henri Matisse”. 1p., 8.25 x 10.0 inch, written and signed in blue ink, Nice, 1920 November 4. Letter to Paul Colin of L'Art Libre, written from the Hotel Mediterranée. In French, in full: “Je ne puis vous répondre au sujet de votre exposition quant á mes oeuvres, veuillez vous addresser à Mme Bernheim ou Georges Bernheim, mes marchands. Quant au pastel de Redon, je ne puis vous satisfaire, car il n’est àmoi que la moitié. Or mon parent pour il est pour l’autre moitié, craintles risqué du voyage - mais, cependant desire le vendre – le pastel est visible 19 quai St. Michel, chez moi. Avec mes regrets de ne pouvoir vous satisfaire, je vous prie d’agréer, Monsieur, mes sincères salutations.” Translated: "I cannot give you any answer regarding your exhibit; as far as my works are concerned, please contact Messrs. Bernheim or Mr. Georges Bernheim, my dealers. As for the pastel by Redon, I will not be able to satisfy you because I own only half of it and my relative who owns the other half fears the risks of a trip but still wants to sell it. The pastel can be seen at 19 quai St. Michel, at my place." In very good to fine condition, with creasing, and short tears, to the edges. A fantastic letter referencing Odilon Redon, an artist whom Matisse greatly admired. He had purchased some of Redon's paintings for his father, and acknowledged the influence of Redon's pastels on his own colorful Fauvist palette.
Price: $ 1,760 / € 1.600
Guevara, Ernesto "Che" (1928-1967)
Typed letter signed Investigating Political Murders
Argentine Marxist revolutionary, physician, author, guerrilla leader, diplomat, military theorist and a major figure of the Cuban Revolution. Captured during a 1967 campaign in Bolivia, he was executed on the following day and instantly attained status as a martyr and one of the most revered and influential political revolutionaries of the 20th century. Rare typed letter signed “Che”. 1p., 8.5 x 11.0 inch, La cabana, 1959 January 4. On Republic of Cuba Minister of National Defense letterhead. The letter concerns an investigation into several political murders. Stamped No. 1202. Addressed to Dr. Teobaldo Castillo Cuervo and Lieutenant Chinea. In Spanish, in full: “A los militares Dr. Teobaldo Castillo Cuervo y teniente Chinea. Se les informa por este medio que el Dr. Miguel Angel Duque de Estarada Ramos, auditor de la columna 8 está prestando servicios especiales en la investigacion de asesinatos cometidos por antiguos miembros de las fuerzas armadas y está realizando la investigacion sobre el caso Caridad Fernandez.” Translated: "I would like to inform you by this letter that Dr. Miguel Duque de Estarada Ramos, Auditor of Column 8, is providing special services in the investigation of murders committed by senior members of the armed forces and he is in charge of the investigation about the case Caridad Fernandez”. Flattened folds and creasing to corners, light toning and soiling at the edges, else good condition and boldly signed. The Fort of Saint Charles, colloquially known as La Cabana, was a fortress in Havana used by Fidel Castro and Guevara as a prison. Castro named Guevara commander of the La Cabaña prison for a five-month tenure (January 2 till June 12, 1959) and Guevara was charged with purging the Batista army and exacting "revolutionary justice" against those regarded as traitors, informants and war criminals.
Price: $ 3,025 / € 2.750
Sibelius, Jean (1865-1957)
Photograph signed
Finnish composer and violinist of the late Romantic and early-modern periods. He is widely recognized as his country's greatest composer. Photograph signed “Jean Sibelius”. 3.5 x 4.75 inch photograph by Bonney of the composer at his piano. Affixed on cardstock, overall 6.0 x 8.75 inch. No place, no date. Bold and large ink signature below the photograph. Handling wear, else good condition. Sibelius is uncommon in signed photos.
Price: $ 1,150 / € 1.050
Byrd, Richard E. (1888-1957)
Typed letter signed
American naval officer, aviator and explorer. Typed letter signed “R.E. Byrd”. 1p., 8.5 x 11.0 inch, Boston, 1928 April 30. On his Byrd Antarctic Expedition letterhead. Letter to Rev. Leo Leonard Twinem. In full: “I want to thank you for the privilege you have extended to me in adding my name to your organization of boys in your church. I am glad to be one of them. Will you please tell the boys of this organization that I am pleased that they stand for such high things – courage, humility and devotion to purpose, and that I send each of them my best wishes. At your convenience I should like to have a list of the members of this organization and their addresses.” Mailing folds, handling wear and minor paper clip stain, else good condition.
Price: $ 190 / € 175
Dickens, Charles (1812-1870)
Excellent autograph letter signed
English writer and social critic. He created some of the world's best-known fictional characters and is regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. Autograph letter signed “Charles Dickens”. 2 pages, bifolium, written on first page and third page inside. On his embossed “Gads Hill Place, Higham by Rochester, Kent” stationery. Saturday, 13 (Thirteenth) December 1865. To C. R Smith Esquire. In full: “I have been absent for a day; otherwise I would have answered your letter immediately. I regret that I cannot enter into the merits of miss Waghorns’ case, or urge upon any member of the government her appeal for a pension. Apart from the fact that the services of her late brother (Lieutenant Thomas Waghorn) are upon record in public offices, and that I can add nothing to the general knowledge of them. I am withheld of the consideration that I have within this year signed two or three memorials for pensions in consideration of claims with which I am personally or professionally acquainted. Those cases are still pending, and while they remain so, I should not consider it reasonable to urge others. Even thought they came within the same category in which Miss Waghon’s does not. Some years ago, as conductor of Household Words I urged the services and claims attaching to Lieutenant Waghorn’s, as you remember”. Mailing folds, slightly discolored at the bottom of the first page, minor mounting residue on verso, else good condition.Thomas Fletcher Waghorn (1800-1850) was an English sailor, navy officer, and postal pioneer who promoted and claimed the idea of a new route from Great Britain to India overland through Egypt prior to the development of the Suez Canal. Household Words was an English weekly magazine edited by Charles Dickens in the 1850s. It took its name from the line in Shakespeare's Henry V: "Familiar in his mouth as household words."
Price: $ 3,080 / € 2.800
Puccini, Giacomo (1858-1924)
Photograph signed
Italian composer whose operas are among the important operas played as standards. Postcard photograph signed “Giacomo Puccini Milano V. XII. ‘900”. Postcard, 3.5 x 5.5 inch, Milano, December 5 1900. Imprint “Società Edit. Cartoline - Torino - Eliotipia Molfese (1311) (da fot. Guigoni e Bossi - Milano)”. Two pin holes, else fine condition. Also included is a signed and dated postcard photograph of Fancesco Tamagno (1850-1905) an Italian operatic dramatic tenor who sang with enormous success throughout Europe and America. And a signed and inscribed postcard photograph of Ferruccio Benini (1854-1916) an Italian theater actor. Both cards with handling wear, two pin holes, else good condition.
Price: $ 1,265 / € 1.150
Mitchell, Margaret (1900-1949)
Handwritten return address
American author and journalist. Handwritten return address, part of an envelope “Mrs. John March 1268 Piedmont Ave. N.E. Atlanta Ga.” 4.25 x 2.0 inch, written by Mitchell in dark black ink. Margaret Mitchell Marsh moved to the Della Manta Apartments at Piedmont Ave. in 1939, shortly before the movie debut of "Gone With the Wind" and lived there until her death Aug. 16, 1949. Handsomely matted in gray with a photograph of M. Mitchell to an overall of 7.75 x 11.75 inch. Both items removable affixed with photo corners. Fine condition.
Price: $ 385 / € 350
Magritte, René (1898-1967)
Autograph letter signed to poet Marcel Béalu
Belgian Surrealist artist. Autograph letter signed “Rene Magritte”. 1p., 5.25 x 8.25 inch, Brussels, n.d. A very nice handwritten and signed letter from Rene Magritte to the Belgian poet Marcel Béalu (1908-1993) in Paris. Hoping that "he has received the others and the 1st letter". Comes with the original mailing envelope, addressed in Magritte’s hand. Fine condition.
Price: $ 1,540 / € 1.400
Mascagni, Pietro (1863-1945)
Photograph signed
Italian composer primarily known for his operas and his 1890 masterpiece Cavalleria rusticana. Photograph signed “P. Mascagni Milano, 24.10.’900 (1900)". Postcard photograph, 5.5 x 3.5 inch, Milano, October 24, 1900. Two pin holes, minor handling wear, else good condition. Fine and early signed photograph.
Price: $ 385 / € 350
Mussolini, Benito (1883-1945)
“Il Duce” signs a presentation photograph
Benito Mussolini was an Italian politician, journalist and leader of the National Fascist Party - known as Il Duce (“the leader”) ruling the country as Prime Minister 1922 to 1943. He ruled constitutionally until 1925, when he dropped all pretense of democracy and set up a dictatorship that ruled the country until 1943. Mussolini was one of the key figures in the creation of fascism. Signed and inscribed photograph, 10.25 x 13.25 inch, Roma, 1931 March 6. And also dated “IX” for year nine of the fascist calendar (1922 March on Rome). Head and shoulders portrait with a blind stamp “Instituto Nationale Luce Roma”. Signed and inscribed in Mussolini’s hand to the Persian Ambassador “… Fatoullah Khan Pakrevan, Roma 6 Marzo 1931 –IX”. Handling wear, some minor bends, else good condition and excellent signed and inscribed.
Price: $ 1,210 / € 1.100
Charles III., King (1948)
Typed letter signed
King of the United Kingdom and 14 other Commonwealth realms. He acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022 upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. Typed letter signed “Yours sincerely Charles” and additionally in his hand “Dear Mr. Todd”. 1p., 8.0 x 12.0 inch, 1990 January 12. On embossed “Kensington Palace” stationery. In part: “It was very good of you to take the trouble to make a return visit and I was interested to hear your views about the future for Blackburn. I am sure you are also right about the need for the ordnance factory to investigate diversifying its production, particularly in view of all the current international changes that are taking place, apart from any other consideration.” Mailing folds, minor handling wear, else fine condition.
Price: $ 880 / € 800
Hancock, John (1736-1793)
Autograph letter signed to the Gentleman of Senate and House
American merchant, statesman, and prominent Patriot of the American Revolution. Autograph Letter Signed "JH". As Governor of Massachusetts, to the MA General Court ("Gentleman of the Senate & . . . House of Represent:"), promising to sign a bill altering shipping regulations should both houses support it. 1 page, 7.5 x 12.0 inch, Council Cham(ber), 1783, October 23. In full: “Gentleman of the Senate & Gentleman of the House of Represent: The Secretary has laid before me a Bill, intitled an Act for Altering & Amending one Clause or part of an Act made & passed the last Sitting of the General Court, intitled An Act for Regulating Pilotage in several Ports in this Common Wealth. It is my Duty to mention to you, Gentlemen, that the Governor & Council in the Establishments of the Fees of the Vinyard Pilots, were greatly influenc'd by the Additional Expences that would Arise to them from each one of them being obliged to keep a Deck'd Boat. This Bill relieves them from that Burden, & I should think the Navigation should meet a proportionable Relief. I shall be ready to Sign the Bill if the Two houses are pleas'd to accord in the Addition." Short separation at fold near left edge and expertly repaired with tissue on verso, faint dampstaining at folds near left edge, else good condition.
Price: $ 2,585 / € 2.350
Roosevelt, Theodore (1858-1919)
Typed letter signed AS PRESIDENT
26. President of the United States. As president, Roosevelt emerged as a leader of the Republican Party and became a driving force for anti-trust and Progressive policies. His successful efforts to end the Russo-Japanese War won him the 1906 Nobel Peace Prize, the first American to win a Nobel Prize. Typed Letter Signed “Theodore Roosevelt”. 1p., 7.0 x 9.0 inch, embossed “White House, Washington” stationery, Oyster Bay, N.Y., 1904 September 7. Addressed to Mr. James Speyer in New York. In full: “Dear Mr. Speyer: Accept my hearty thanks for your telegram. I shall hope to see you Saturday afternoon at six, with the chemists”. Mailing folds, two stains, else good condition.
Price: $ 935 / € 850
Giordano, Umberto (1867-1948)
Photograph signed with autograph musical quotation “Fedora”
Italian composer, mainly of operas. His best-known work “Andrea Chénier” (1896), based on the life of the French poet André Chénier and “Fedora” (1898), based on Victorien Sardou's play, featured the rising young tenor Enrico Caruso. Fedora was a success and is still performed today. Excellent photograph signed “Umberto Giordano”. A fine postcard photograph, 3.5 x 5.5 inch, Milano December (Dicembre) 1900, signed in dark black ink. Additionally in Giordano’s hand some bars of his famous work “Fedora”. Imprint “Società Editrice Cartoline - Via Cavour, 12 - Torino (1159) / Eliotipia Molfese - Torino da fot. Guigoni e Bossi - Milano”. Closed pin holes at the top, else fine condition. Surely one of the finest Giordano autographs you can hope to find.
Price: $ 660 / € 600
Wright, Frank Lloyd (1867-1959)
Typed letter signed re: presentation of his work
American architect, designer, writer, and educator. He designed more than 1,000 structures over a creative period of 70 years. Wright played a key role in the architectural movements of the twentieth century, influencing architects worldwide through his works and mentoring hundreds of apprentices in his Taliesin Fellowship. Typed letter signed “Frank Lloyd Wright”. 1p, 11.0 x 8.5 inch, n.p., 1952 June 22. On his “Taliesin” stationery and signed in blue ink. Addressed to Mr. Edgar Ende in Munich. In full: “Dear Herr Ende: I too regret not being present at what they all tell me was a remarkably fine presentation of my work. Stonorov was an able representative and we did not want to tax you with more. My best to you, to Munich, and to your Germany”. Mailing folds, punch holes, slightly discolored, else good condition.
Price: $ 1,760 / € 1.600
Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von (1749-1832)
Broadsheet of his poem signed
German writer, scientist, and philosopher who takes a place among the central intellectual and artistic figures of his day. "Man's days are intertwined" - a poem by Goethe. Broadsheet of his poem “Am Acht und zwanzigsten August 1826 (On the eight and twentieth of August, 1826)”. Exellent signed in black ink “Goethe” and additional the place in his hand “Weimar”. One page, Jena: Fromann 1826 bzw. „Weimar“. 5.75 x 8.5 inch, watermark “J Whatman”. There are two variants of this broadsheet known, one with a floral border as this one, the other has an arrow motif border, Hagen 456. Goethe used these sheets to thank his closest friends for their birthday wishes. Here on the occasion of his 77th birthday. The printed poem begins: "Des Menschen Tage sind verflochten (Man's days are intertwined). Minor mounting residue on two corners on verso, else fine condition. Goedeke IV/3, 518 (272). Hagen 456. Kippenberg I, 103. Wilpert/Gühring 141 bzw. 134.
Price: $ 8,250 / € 7.500
May, Karl (1842-1912)
Signed photograph
A popular German writer, noted mainly for adventure novels set in the American Old West. Best known for the characters of Winnetou and Old Shatterhand. Signed photograph “Karl May”. Postcard, 5.5 x 3.5 inch, Radebeul, 1905 March 6. (postmark on verso), dark black ink. Additional handwritten note by Karl May at the bottom, in German: “Herzlichen Dank für Ihre Glückwunschdepesche zum 25 Februar”. (May was born February 25, 1842). And at the top in Klara May’s hand: “Karl May am Zuge in Port Said (auf einer Sudanreise)”. Postcard is also addressed in Klara May’s hand on verso to “Herrn Ihringer in Karlsruhe Bad.” Handling wear, else good condition. Enclosed is a fine card of Klara May (1864-1944), second wife of Karl May and his estate administrator. Printed thank you card for congratulations on her 70th birthday, signed “Klara May”. Radebeul, July 1934. Handling wear, else good condition.
Price: $ 1,320 / € 1.200
Dvořák, Antonín (1841-1904)
Charming autograph letter signed
Czech composer and one of the first to achieve worldwide recognition, most famous for his Symphony No. 9 - From the New World. Charming autograph letter signed in English, signed “A. Dvorak”. 1p., 4.5 x 6.75 inch, Vysoká, July 26, 1885. Handwritten letter to Henry Littleton of the music publisher Novello and Co. In full: "I have the pleasure to announce you my arrival (final on the 17th Aug: in the morning) (6.10 o'clock) & I hope to meet you at the station (Charing's Cross or Victoria); if you cannot be able to get up so early in the morning, I will find the way at Berners Street alone. Please, would you sent me a word? With many regards Yours sincerely". In fine condition, with faint staining along the left edge from an old mounting strip on the reverse. Dvorak took part in the Birmingham Triennial Music Festival in August 1885; the cantata “The Spectre's Bride” (Op. 69) was composed for the occasion and published by Novello. Henry Littleton was made a partner in Novello’s in 1861 and bought the business soon after. The village of Vysoká u Příbramě is located approximately 50 km south-west of Prague. It is a place which played a highly significant role in Dvořák’s private and professional life and can without exaggeration be described as his second home.
Price: $ 3,300 / € 3.000
Shackleton, Ernest (1874-1922)
Photograph signed
Irish Antarctic explorer who led three British expeditions to the Antarctic. He was one of the principal figures of the period known as the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration. Signed photograph “E.H. Shackleton”. Postcard, 3.25 x 5.5 inch, n.p., n.d. Signed on verso in black ink. Signature on the front below Shackleton’s image is PRINTED. Postcard by Högelein & Schwabe, Berlin. Minor handling wear, signature slightly smudged, else good condition. Shackleton is rare and highly desirable in this photo format.
Price: $ 1,320 / € 1.200
Dior, Christian (1905-1957)
Signature matted with photograph
French fashion designer and founder of one of the world's top fashion houses, Christian Dior SE. Vintage album page signed “tian dior”. 6.5 x 4.5 inch., n.p., n.d. Signed in blue ballpoint pen. Handsomely matted in gray with a paper photograph of Dior to an overall of 7.75 x 11.75 inch. Both items removable affixed with photo corners. Fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA.
Price: $ 1,320 / € 1.200
Pius X., Pope (1834-1914)
Signed photograph with autograph apostolic blessing
Born Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto served as pope from 1903 until his death in 1914. Known for his conservative, anti-modernist philosophies, he became, in 1954, the first pope to be elevated to sainthood since Pius V. in 1712. Attractive and uncommon signed photograph of the canonized Holy Father. Three-inch diameter circular photo by papal photographer G. Felici of Rome (stamp on verso), affixed to its original 6.25 x 10.25 inch mount. Inscribed by the Pope on the mount to Joanni Baptista Frauendorfer with an apostolic blessing in black ink and signed “Pius PP. X.” and dated “26 November 1912”. Probably slightly trimmed, else fine condition. Enclosed is a carbon copy of a letter with information about the provenance. According to this letter the photograph is probably from the estate of Heinrich von Frauendorfer (1855-1921), knight from 1901 and Bavaria's first transport minister from 1904 until his retirement in 1912.
Price: $ 1,100 / € 1.000
Document signed
King of Great Britain and Ireland 1727-1760. Born and brought up in northern Germany, George is the most recent British monarch born outside Great Britain. For two centuries after George II's death, historians tended to view him with disdain, concentrating on his mistresses, short temper, and boorishness. Document signed “George R”. 1p., bifolium, 8.75 x 12.75 inch, (London) St. James, 1760 March 30. With a fine paper seal and in German. Appointment for Hieronymus Gotthardt Kirchhoff as “Lieutenat und Regiments Quartier Meister beim Veltheimischen Regiment zu Pferde“. Countersigned by Gerlach Adolph von Münchhausen (1688-1770). Mailing folds, discolored, handling wear, else good condition. George II. died October 25, 1760 at Kensington Palace.
Price: $ 660 / € 600
George III., King (1738-1820)
Signed document by the last “King of the United States/ 1768”
King of Great Britain and Ireland who reigned from 1760 until his death. Document signed “George R”. 1p., bifolium, 8.5 x 12.75 inch, signed in dark ink. Court at Saint James, 1768 September 2. With a fine paper seal and in German. Appointment for Hieronymus Gotthard Kirchhoff as “Capitaine Lieutenant”. Expected folds, handling wear and slightly discolored. Rare and only the second George III. document I have for sale dated before the American Declaration of Independence.
Price: $ 770 / € 700
Grace of Monaco (1929-1982)
Signed photograph
Grace Kelly was an American film actress and Princess of Monaco as the wife of Prince Rainier III. Signed glossy postcard photograph ”Grace de Monaco”. Photograph, 4.0 x 6.0 inch, n.p., n.d. Signed in blue ink. Fine condition.
Price: $ 550 / € 500
Kahlo, Frida (1907-1954)
Hand addressed and signed envelope
Mexican painter known for her many portraits, self-portraits, and works inspired by the nature and artifacts of Mexico. Exceedingly rare hand addressed and signed envelope “Frida Kahlo”. Envelope, 7.75 x 4.25 inch, Mexico, 1947 August 2. Addressed to Arturo Sidon “Sr Arturo Sidon Presente De parte de Frida Kahlo”. With her printed name “Frida Kahlo” on the flap of the envelope. A CARBON COPY of the letter sent in this envelope is included. Handsomely matted in gray with a fine photograph of Frida Kahlo to an overall of 10.25 x 13.0 inch. Autograph is removable affixed with photo corners. Excellent condition. The year 1947 was the year in which she created one of her most famous paintings “Self Portrait with Loose Hair”. A fine envelope and signature.
Price: $ 3,850 / € 3.500
Sirikit, Queen (1932)
Rare signed photograph
Member of the Thai royal family who was Queen of Thailand from 28 April 1950 to 13 October 2016 as the wife of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX.). Vintage signed photograph “Sirikit 4/7/1961”. Black and white photograph, 5.0 x 7.0 inch, n.p., 1961 July 4. A fine and early photograph with excellent signature in blue ink. Mounted on thin red cardboard of the same size, minor mounting residue on verso, else good condition.
Price: $ 1,100 / € 1.000
Chamberlain, Austen (1863-1937)
Excellent signed photograph
British statesman. He negotiated the Locarno Treaties (1925), aimed at preventing war between France and Germany, for which he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Excellent vintage signed photograph “Austen Chamberlain”. Postcard, 3.5 x 5.5 inch, n.p., n.d., photo Bassano. Signed in dark black ink and in excellent condition. Chamberlain is uncommon in signed photographs.
Price: $ 660 / € 600
Danton, Georges (1759-1794)
Fantastic document signed (15 days after the attack on the Tuileries)
French statesman and one of the leading figures of the French Revolution. He and his followers were charged with conspiracy to overthrow the government and who was guillotined in 1794. Rare document signed “Danton”. 1p., 9.0 x 14.25 inch, Paris, 1792 August 25. A certified copy of a decree by the National Assembly that lays out some rules for troop uniforms. In Frech, “Paris, le vingt cinquième jour du mois d’Aout 1792, l’an quatrième de la Liberté” (Paris, the twenty-fifth day of August 1792, the fourth year of Liberty). Mailing fold, slightly discolored, handling wear, writing and signature dark and unaffected. Danton helped set the stage for the attack on the Tuileries and the overthrow of the monarchy, which took place just 15 days before this decree, on August 10, 1792. In the new republic, he became minister of justice and virtual head of the Provisional Executive Council. A fantastic document in the context of the French Revolution.
Price: $ 3,850 / € 3.500
Kennedy, John F. (1917-1963)
Signed photograph matted with campaign sticker
35. President of the United States. Vintage glossy signed photograph. Black/ white, 8.0 x 10.0 inch, n.p., n.d. (1956). A fine photo of John F. Kennedy as a U.S. senator for Massachusetts, boldly signed and inscribed in fountain pen: "To Kenneth Browne with every good wish - John Kennedy”. Reverse bears a typed collector's notation indicating that it was received in 1956. In good to very good condition, with scattered light creasing, staple holes and paperclip impressions to the upper left edge. And a heavy water damage to Kennedy's collar and lapels (matted out). A wonderful custom made and creative matting has minimized its adverse appearance and now it is a beautiful display item. The signature and inscription is in perfect condition and completely unaffected. Matted in beige/ red with an original campaign sticker to an overall size of 14.5 x 20.0 inch and ready for framing. Comes together with my book “John F. Kennedy - autograph study” - about 90 pages with hundreds of signatures (authentic, secretary, Autopen, stamps, facsimile etc.).
Price: $ 3,520 / € 3.200
Kahlo, Frida (1907-1954)
Exceedingly rare autograph letter signed
Mexican painter known for her many portraits, self-portraits, and works inspired by the nature and artifacts of Mexico. Exceedingly rare autograph letter signed “Frida Kahlo”. 1p., 8.5 x 11.0 inch, Mexico, 1947 August 2. Addressed to Arturo Sidon. In Spanish, in full: “A quien corresponda: Los dibujos que llevan en su poder los S(eño)res Arthur Sidon son originales míos, y son un obsequio que yo les hago, así que están excentos de derechos. (Son cinco, a la tinta)”. Translated: “To whom it may concern: The drawings that Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sidon have in their possession are originals of mine, and they are a gift that I give them, so they are exempt from rights. (There are five, in ink).” Mailing folds, else fine condition. This letter was probably intended to make border crossing between Mexico and the United States easier. A CARBON COPY of Frida Kahlo’s hand addressed envelope to Arturo Sidon “Sr Arturo Sidon Presente De parte de Frida Kahlo” and with her printed name “Frida Kahlo” on the flap of the envelope is included. The year 1947 was also the year in which she created one of her most famous paintings “Self Portrait with Loose Hair”. A remarkable letter of great rarity and very unusual with her full signature.
Price: $ 9,900 / € 9.000
Kneipp, Sebastian (1821-1897)
Uncommon document signed
German Catholic priest and one of the forefathers of the naturopathic medicine movement. Uncommon document signed “Seb: KneippPf(arrer)”. Document, 3.75 x 2.5 inch, n.p., 1883. Document “Sparkasse für Zeit und Ewigkeit”. Created by Rosina Mayer. In full: “Diese Nullen sind an sich wertlos, kommt aber nur die einfachste Ziffer hinzu, dann gibt e seine große Summe. Unsere Handlungen sind Nullen, kommt aber nur das Einserls hinzu, so gibt es eine große Summe. Dieses Einserl ist die gute Meinung.“ Handsomely and removable matted in gray with a photograph of Kneipp to an overall of 7.75 x 11.75 inch. Handling and corner wear, else good condition. Accompanied by a small UNSIGNED piece of paper with information about a „water-therapy“ written by Kneipp in pencil.
Price: $ 770 / € 700
Verdi, Giuseppe (1813-1901)
Autograph letter signed in fine condition
Italian composer of operas. Autograph letter signed “G. Verdi”. 1p., bifolium, 4.5 x 7.0 inch, Montecantini, 1891 July 7. Uncommon letter in French, in full: “Monsieur Sauchon, J’ai reçu le Bulletin de compte relevé pour la 168 répartition avril 1891. J’ai reçu aussi le chèque de L. 555:97 pour N. de Sandoz et C., que j’exigerai quand j’irai à Gênes vers la fin de ce mois. Agréez, Mr Sauchon, l’expression de ma considération distinguée”. Translated: “Mr. Sauchon, I received the Account Statement for the 168 distribution April 1891. I also received the check for L. 555:97 for N. de Sandoz and C., which I will demand when I go to Genoa towards the end of this month. Accept, Mr Sauchon, the expression of my distinguished consideration.” Mailing fold, blue pencil note at the top, else fine condition. Verdi visited Montecantini (Italian comune of c. 20,000 inhabitants in the province of Pistoia, in the Italian region of Tuscany) for over 20 years.
Price: $ 1,980 / € 1.800
Munch, Edvard (1863-1944)
Rare autograph letter signed
Norwegian painter. His best known work, The Scream, has become one of the most iconic images of world art. Autograph letter signed “Edv. Munch”. 2 pages, bifolium, second page written inside, Klampenborg (Denmark), 1905 August 13. On “Taarbaek Badehotel” stationery. A fine handwritten letter, German spelling with some weaknesses. To a gentleman regarding reproductions of his works. In German, in full: “Ich. Gelegenheit das projectierte Werk aber auch musz ich Ihnen darauf aufmerksam machen dasz Ich nicht alle meine grafische Arbeiten producieren können. Ebenso musz ich bestimmt wissen welches Sie zu reproducieren beabzichtigen und die Grosze und Format. / Ich musz nämlich selbst einige zu an bestimmte Zurück brauchen. Hauptsächlich kommt es von der Grösze an - Gemalden zu schenken ist ein Bischen schwierig aber wenn es nothig ist werde ich versuchen - alzo bitte ich in dieser Gelegenheit um baldige und bestimmte Antwort.“ Mailing fold, handling wear, else good condition.
Price: $ 4,950 / € 4.500
Elizabeth II., Queen (1926-2022) & Philip, Prince (1921-2021)
Charming signed photograph
Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms from 6 February 1952 until her death in 2022. She was queen regnant of 32 sovereign statesover the course of her lifetime and remained the monarch of 15 realms by the time of her death. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh was the husband of Queen Elizabeth II. Charming attractive matte-finish official royal family portrait. Signed photograph, 6.0 x 8.0 inch depicting Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip posing outdoors with their two young children Charles and Anne. Affixed to the original 7.5 x 10.0 inch mount, n.p., 1954. Signed below in fountain pen “Philip 1954” in Philip’s hand and “Elizabeth R” in Elizabeth’s hand. Fine condition.
Price: $ 2,640 / € 2.400
Perón, Juan (1895-1974)
Typed letter signed
Argentine military officer and politician. After serving in several government positions, including those of Minister of Labour and Vice President of the Republic, he was three times elected as President of Argentina, serving from June 1946 to September 1955 and from October 1973 to July 1974. Typed letter signed “Juan Perón”. 1p., 8.25 x 11.75 inch, Madrid, 1962 May 26. On his embossed Juan Perón stationery, thin paper, from his exile in Spain. Addressed to a collector in Germany. In Spanish, in full: “De mi consideración: En respuesta a su amable carta, que valoro y agradezco, me es grato enviarle, de acuerdo a su deseo, una fotografía autografiada. Saludo a usted muy cordialmente.” Translated: “In response to your kind letter, which I value and appreciate, I am pleased to send you, according to your wish, an autographed photograph”. Mailing fold, minor stains, punch holes, else good condition. Also included is a typed letter signed by Maria Estela Martinez de Peròn (1931). 1p., 8.25 x 11.25 inch, Madrid, 2016 November 28. A letter to a collector regarding a signed photograph (not included). Maria Estela “Isabel” Martinez de Perón was the third wife of Juan Peron. She is an Argentine former politician who served as the 46th President of Argentina from 1974 to 1976. Letter has mailing folds, else fine condition.
Price: $ 385 / € 350