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  • Adams, John Quincy (1767-1848) Document Signed, 15 April 1825.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 1

    Adams, John Quincy (1767-1848) Document Signed, 15 Apri...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Album with Aviator Signatures, 1930s.
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 2

    Album with Aviator Signatures, 1930s.

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Autographs, Signatures, Signed Material, Large Collection of Five Boxes.
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $2,500
    Lot 4

    Autographs, Signatures, Signed Material, Large Collecti...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $2,500
  • Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) Clipped Signature.
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $2,500
    Lot 5

    Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) Clipped Signature.

    Est.
    $2,000 - $2,500
  • Bennett, Arnold (1867-1931) Typed Letter Signed, 14 April 1926.
    Estimate
    $80 - $100
    Lot 6

    Bennett, Arnold (1867-1931) Typed Letter Signed, 14 Apr...

    Est.
    $80 - $100
  • Bernhardt, Sarah (1844-1923) Autograph Letter Signed, 1916.
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 7

    Bernhardt, Sarah (1844-1923) Autograph Letter Signed, 1...

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • Brandeis, Louis (1856-1941) Autograph Letter Signed, Chatham, Massachusetts, 28 June 1938.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 8

    Brandeis, Louis (1856-1941) Autograph Letter Signed, Ch...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Bryant, William Cullen (1794-1878) Autograph Letter Signed, 25 December 1869.
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 9

    Bryant, William Cullen (1794-1878) Autograph Letter Sig...

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Churchill, Clementine (1885-1977) Typed Letter Signed, Whitehall, 11 March 1941.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 10

    Churchill, Clementine (1885-1977) Typed Letter Signed, ...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Declaration of Independence   Facsimile After Benjamin Owen Tyler.
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 11

    Declaration of Independence Facsimile After Benjamin Ow...

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Declaration of Independence  , the First Facsimile Engraving.
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 12

    Declaration of Independence , the First Facsimile Engra...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Dickens, Charles (1812-1870) Autograph Letter Signed, 21 July 1841.
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 13

    Dickens, Charles (1812-1870) Autograph Letter Signed, 2...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Du Maurier, George (1834-1896) Autograph Letter Signed, 24 June (no year).
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 14

    Du Maurier, George (1834-1896) Autograph Letter Signed,...

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Eisenhower, Dwight D. (1890-1969) Signed and Inscribed Photograph.
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 15

    Eisenhower, Dwight D. (1890-1969) Signed and Inscribed ...

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Freud, Sigmund (1856-1939) Autograph Note Signed, Vienna, 1936.
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 16

    Freud, Sigmund (1856-1939) Autograph Note Signed, Vienn...

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903) Autograph Letter Signed, Paris, 8 July 1879.
    Estimate
    $10,000 - $15,000
    Lot 17

    Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903) Autograph Letter Signed, Pari...

    Est.
    $10,000 - $15,000
  • Gay and Sexual Liberation Buttons, Mid-20th Century.
    Estimate
    $80 - $100
    Lot 18

    Gay and Sexual Liberation Buttons, Mid-20th Century.

    Est.
    $80 - $100
  • Gosse, Sir Edmund W. (1849-1928) Autograph Letter Signed, 8 August 1887.
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 19

    Gosse, Sir Edmund W. (1849-1928) Autograph Letter Signe...

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Hancock, John (1737-1793) Ship's Register, Signed 29 May 1784.
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 21

    Hancock, John (1737-1793) Ship's Register, Signed 29 Ma...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Harlem Associated Heirs Title Company Certificate, 1892.
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 22

    Harlem Associated Heirs Title Company Certificate, 1892...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Harlem Associated Heirs Title Company Certificate, 1892.
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 23

    Harlem Associated Heirs Title Company Certificate, 1892...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Hawthorne, Nathaniel (1804-1864) Autograph Manuscript Quote from The Chimaera, [from] Hawthorne's A Wonder Book for Girls and Boys, Si
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 24

    Hawthorne, Nathaniel (1804-1864) Autograph Manuscript Q...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Holmes, Oliver Wendell Jr. (1841-1935) Autograph Letter Signed, 20 March 1900.
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 25

    Holmes, Oliver Wendell Jr. (1841-1935) Autograph Letter...

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Holmes, Oliver Wendell Sr. (1809-1894) Autograph Letter Signed, 3 October 1852.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 26

    Holmes, Oliver Wendell Sr. (1809-1894) Autograph Letter...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Hudson, William Henry (1841-1922) Autograph Letter Signed, London, 24 December 1911.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 27

    Hudson, William Henry (1841-1922) Autograph Letter Sign...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Hull, William (1753-1825) Autograph Letter Signed, Detroit, 6 September 1811.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 28

    Hull, William (1753-1825) Autograph Letter Signed, Detr...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Hunt, Lynn Bogue (1878-1960) Federal Duck Stamp Lithograph, Signed Limited Edition Copy, 1939.
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 29

    Hunt, Lynn Bogue (1878-1960) Federal Duck Stamp Lithogr...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Huxley, Thomas Henry (1825-1895) Autograph Letter Signed, 6 June 1884.
    Estimate
    $80 - $100
    Lot 30

    Huxley, Thomas Henry (1825-1895) Autograph Letter Signe...

    Est.
    $80 - $100
  • Jones, John Paul (1747-1792) Secretarial Letter Signed, Paris, 3 September, 1786.
    Estimate
    $20,000 - $25,000
    Lot 31

    Jones, John Paul (1747-1792) Secretarial Letter Signed,...

    Est.
    $20,000 - $25,000
  • Kennedy, John F. (1917-1963) Application for Driver's License, Secretarially Signed, 2 July 1959.
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 32

    Kennedy, John F. (1917-1963) Application for Driver's L...

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Knight, Richard Payne (1750-1824) Autograph Letter Signed, 16 November 1816.
    Estimate
    $80 - $100
    Lot 33

    Knight, Richard Payne (1750-1824) Autograph Letter Sign...

    Est.
    $80 - $100
  • Lafayette, Marquis de (1757-1834) Autograph Letter Signed, La Grange, 18 September 1811.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 34

    Lafayette, Marquis de (1757-1834) Autograph Letter Sign...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Lincoln, Benjamin (1733-1810) and Daniel Shays (c. 1747-1825) Two Signed Letters, 31 January 1787.
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 35

    Lincoln, Benjamin (1733-1810) and Daniel Shays (c. 1747...

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • Lind-Goldschmidt, Jenny (1820-1887) Autograph Letter Signed and Clipped Signature.
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 36

    Lind-Goldschmidt, Jenny (1820-1887) Autograph Letter Si...

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Lindbergh, Charles (1902-1974) Signed Photograph.
    Estimate
    $350 - $450
    Lot 37

    Lindbergh, Charles (1902-1974) Signed Photograph.

    Est.
    $350 - $450
  • Liszt, Franz (1811-1886) Autograph Note Signed.
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 38

    Liszt, Franz (1811-1886) Autograph Note Signed.

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Marie Thérèse Louise of Savoy, Princesse de Lamballe (1749-1792) Letter Signed, Versailles, 3 January 1788.
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 39

    Marie Thérèse Louise of Savoy, Princesse de Lamballe (1...

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • Matisse, Henri (1869-1954) Autograph Letter Signed, Vence, 19 April 1946.
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 40

    Matisse, Henri (1869-1954) Autograph Letter Signed, Ven...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Muir, John (1838-1914) Autograph Letter Signed, 16 June 1872.
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 41

    Muir, John (1838-1914) Autograph Letter Signed, 16 June...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) Document Signed, General Headquarters, Paris, 23 April 1798.
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 42

    Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) Document Signed, General...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Nicholas II, Emperor of Russia (1868-1918) Secretarial Note Signed, 1902.
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 43

    Nicholas II, Emperor of Russia (1868-1918) Secretarial ...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Nightingale, Florence (1820-1910) Autograph Letter Signed, 23 August 1887.
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 44

    Nightingale, Florence (1820-1910) Autograph Letter Sign...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903) Autograph Letter Signed, Paris, 8 December 1899.
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 45

    Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903) Autograph Letter Signed, ...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939) Autograph Letter Signed, 4 August 193?.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 46

    Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939) Autograph Letter Signed, 4 ...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Remington, Frederic (1861-1909) Signed Photograph.
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 47

    Remington, Frederic (1861-1909) Signed Photograph.

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Signatures, Approximately Forty Signed Documents and Correspondence from France and Italy, 15th-18th Century.
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 48

    Signatures, Approximately Forty Signed Documents and Co...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • Sistare Family, Late 18th and Early 19th c. Archive of Documents and Wallets.
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 49

    Sistare Family, Late 18th and Early 19th c. Archive of ...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Stoddard, Charles Warren (1843-1909) Three Autograph Letters Signed.
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 50

    Stoddard, Charles Warren (1843-1909) Three Autograph Le...

    Est.
    $100 - $150

Auction Description

Fine Books & Manuscripts by Bonhams Skinner
Preview Times November 15, 12PM-7PM November 16, 12PM-5PM November 17, 10AM-4PM November 18, 9AM-11AM Boston Bookbinding Demo | November 15 https://www.skinnerinc.com/news/event/boston-bookbinding-demonstration/ Contact Us 508.970.3293 books@skinnerinc.com Read more
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United States

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Phone:+1 6173505400

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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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