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  • * MARCONI, Guglielmo (1874-1937). Autograph note signed ("Marconi"), in Italian, to his son Giulio. London, n.d.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 336

    * MARCONI, Guglielmo (1874-1937). Autograph note signed...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • * MONTESSORI, Maria (1870-1952). Autograph letter signed ("Mammolina"), to Adele Costa Gnocchi. London, n.d. [c.1946].
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 337

    * MONTESSORI, Maria (1870-1952). Autograph letter signe...

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • * NIMITZ, Chester W. (1885-1966). Autograph letter signed ("C.W. Nimitz"), to Henry. Yerba Buena Island, San Francisco, 28 Ju
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 338

    * NIMITZ, Chester W. (1885-1966). Autograph letter sign...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • * PASTEUR, Louis (1822-1895). Autograph letter signed ("L. Pasteur"), in French, to Maileot. Paris, 1 February 1876.
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 339

    * PASTEUR, Louis (1822-1895). Autograph letter signed (...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • * SCHWEITZER, Albert. Autographed letter signed ("Albert Schweitzer"), to Reverend R.F. Rattray, Lausanne, Switzerland, 23 Se
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 340

    * SCHWEITZER, Albert. Autographed letter signed ("Alber...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • * VON BRAUN, Wernher (1912-1977). Autograph mathematical equation and diagram in pencil on place card. N.p., n.d.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 341

    * VON BRAUN, Wernher (1912-1977). Autograph mathematica...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • * WRIGHT, Orville (1871-1948). Autograph letter signed ("Orville Wright"), to Mr. Woodhouse. Dayton, Ohio, n.d.
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 342

    * WRIGHT, Orville (1871-1948). Autograph letter signed ...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • * [ASTRONAUTS]. A group of 2 manuscripts by astronauts.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 343

    * [ASTRONAUTS]. A group of 2 manuscripts by astronauts....

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • * [AVIATION]. A group of 3 manuscripts by aviators or pertaining to aviation.
    Estimate
    $350 - $450
    Lot 344

    * [AVIATION]. A group of 3 manuscripts by aviators or p...

    Est.
    $350 - $450
  • * [NOBEL AWARDEES]. A group of 2 manuscripts by Nobel Prize awardees.
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 345

    * [NOBEL AWARDEES]. A group of 2 manuscripts by Nobel P...

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • * [SCIENCE AND MEDICAL INNOVATIONS]. A group of 4 manuscripts by scientific or medical innovators.
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 346

    * [SCIENCE AND MEDICAL INNOVATIONS]. A group of 4 manus...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • * ALI, Muhammad (1942-2016). Photograph inscribed and signed, 30 August 1984.
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 347

    * ALI, Muhammad (1942-2016). Photograph inscribed and s...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • * ALI, Muhammad (1942-2016). Original drawing, in pen, depicting a tree and the horizon, on a yellow sheet of lined paper, si
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 348

    * ALI, Muhammad (1942-2016). Original drawing, in pen, ...

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • * BARNUM, Phineas Taylor (1810-1891). Autograph manuscript signed ("P.T. Barnum"), "To the public," Chicago, [1890s].
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 349

    * BARNUM, Phineas Taylor (1810-1891). Autograph manuscr...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • * BERGMAN, Ingrid (1915-1982). Autographed letter signed ("Ingrid"), to director Jose Quintero, n.p., 21 April 1968.
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 350

    * BERGMAN, Ingrid (1915-1982). Autographed letter signe...

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • * BERNHARDT, Sarah (1844-1923). Autographed letter signed ("Sarah"), in French, to an unnamed recipient, n.p., n.d.
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 351

    * BERNHARDT, Sarah (1844-1923). Autographed letter sign...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • * CHAPLIN, Charles (1889-1977). Autographed letter signed ("Charles Chaplin"), to Mr. Rash. Vevey, Switzerland, 9 August 1965
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 352

    * CHAPLIN, Charles (1889-1977). Autographed letter sign...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • * CODY, William F. (1846-1917). Autograph letter signed ("Uncle Will Cody"), to his niece Josie. New York, 26 February 1908.
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 353

    * CODY, William F. (1846-1917). Autograph letter signed...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • * [THE GODFATHER]. Photocopied third draft screenplay. March 29, 1971 [revised May 11, 1971].
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 354

    * [THE GODFATHER]. Photocopied third draft screenplay. ...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • * JOPLIN, Janis. Autographed letter signed ("J"), to Peter J. de Blanc, Port Arthur, n.d. [envelope postmarked 3 September 19
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 355

    * JOPLIN, Janis. Autographed letter signed ("J"), to Pe...

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • * MAX, Peter (b.1937). Original pen drawing on envelope with 1974 Expo stamp designed by Max on first day of issue, signed lo
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 356

    * MAX, Peter (b.1937). Original pen drawing on envelope...

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • * REDFORD, Robert (b.1936). Autograph letter signed ("Robert"), to his agent Ms. Monique James. N.p., [ca 1961-1962].
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 357

    * REDFORD, Robert (b.1936). Autograph letter signed ("R...

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • * REEVE, Christopher (1952-2004). Autograph note signed ("Christopher Reeve"), to Charles Melniher. New York, 19 April 1986.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 358

    * REEVE, Christopher (1952-2004). Autograph note signed...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • * ROGERS, Will (1879-1935). Autograph note signed ("Will Rogers"), to Tommy Kirnan. N.p., 22 August 1923.
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 359

    * ROGERS, Will (1879-1935). Autograph note signed ("Wil...

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • * STEWART, James (1908-1997). Autograph letter signed ("James Stewart"), to Rich. N.p., n.d.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 360

    * STEWART, James (1908-1997). Autograph letter signed (...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • * SULLIVAN, Ed (1901-1975). Autograph letter signed ("Ed") to Frank Sinatra. New York City, 28 August 1973.
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 361

    * SULLIVAN, Ed (1901-1975). Autograph letter signed ("E...

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • * YOUNG, Chic (1901-1973). Original pencil and ink drawing on bristol board, blue pencil editor's border and note, signed low
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 362

    * YOUNG, Chic (1901-1973). Original pencil and ink draw...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • * [ATHLETES]. A group of 2 manuscripts by athletes.
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 363

    * [ATHLETES]. A group of 2 manuscripts by athletes.

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • * [CARTOON CHARACTERS]. A group of 6 manuscripts consisting of cartoon characters.
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 364

    * [CARTOON CHARACTERS]. A group of 6 manuscripts consis...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • * [COMIC STRIPS]. A group of 4 manuscripts consisting of original comic strip art.
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 365

    * [COMIC STRIPS]. A group of 4 manuscripts consisting o...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • * [ENTERTAINERS AND ACTORS]. A group of 4 manuscripts by entertainers and actors.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 366

    * [ENTERTAINERS AND ACTORS]. A group of 4 manuscripts b...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • * [ENTERTAINERS AND ACTORS]. A group of 5 manuscripts by entertainers and actors.
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 367

    * [ENTERTAINERS AND ACTORS]. A group of 5 manuscripts b...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • * [ENTERTAINERS AND ACTORS]. A group of 4 manuscripts by entertainers and actors.
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 368

    * [ENTERTAINERS AND ACTORS]. A group of 4 manuscripts b...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • * [ENTERTAINERS AND ACTORS]. A group of 5 manuscripts by entertainers and actors.
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 369

    * [ENTERTAINERS AND ACTORS]. A group of 5 manuscripts b...

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • * AUDUBON, John J. Autographed letter signed ("John J. Audubon"), to Charles C. Little, of Little & Brown Boston, New York, 1
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 370

    * AUDUBON, John J. Autographed letter signed ("John J. ...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • * CARNEGIE, Andrew. Partial Autographed letter signed ("Andrew Carnegie"), to an unnamed recipient, n.p., n.d. [but probably
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 371

    * CARNEGIE, Andrew. Partial Autographed letter signed (...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • * CARVER, George Washington. Autographed letter signed ("G.W. Carver"), Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, 9 March 1931.
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 372

    * CARVER, George Washington. Autographed letter signed ...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • * GETTY, J. Paul (1892-1976). Autograph letter signed ("Paul") to his mother. [Berne or Mexico City], 15 July 1932.
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 374

    * GETTY, J. Paul (1892-1976). Autograph letter signed (...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • * HEARST, William Randolph (1863-1951). Autograph letter signed ("WR"), to Charles. N.p., n.d.
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 375

    * HEARST, William Randolph (1863-1951). Autograph lette...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • * HOWE, Julia Ward (1819-1900). Autograph letter signed ("Julia Ward Howe"), to the editors of The Transcript. N.p., n.d.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 376

    * HOWE, Julia Ward (1819-1900). Autograph letter signed...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • * HUGHES, Howard R. (1905-1976). Autograph letter signed ("Howard"), to his second wife Jean Peters. N.p., n.d. [c.1965].
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 377

    * HUGHES, Howard R. (1905-1976). Autograph letter signe...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • * KELLER, Helen (1880-1968). Photograph signed and inscribed on mount ("Helen Keller"), to Miss Brudsche, Forest Hills, NY, 1
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 378

    * KELLER, Helen (1880-1968). Photograph signed and insc...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • * NIGHTINGALE, Florence. Autographed letter signed ("Florence Nightingale"), Barrack Hospital, Scutari, 8 February 1856.
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 380

    * NIGHTINGALE, Florence. Autographed letter signed ("Fl...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • * WASHINGTON, Booker T. Autographed letter signed ("Booker T. Washington"), to Mr. Curtis H. Petit, Tuskegee, Alabama, 23 Sep
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 381

    * WASHINGTON, Booker T. Autographed letter signed ("Boo...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • * [AMERICAN CRIME]. A group of 2 manuscripts about American crime.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 382

    * [AMERICAN CRIME]. A group of 2 manuscripts about Amer...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • * [AMERICAN INDUSTRIALISTS]. A group of 3 manuscripts by American industrialists.
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 383

    * [AMERICAN INDUSTRIALISTS]. A group of 3 manuscripts b...

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • * [STOCK AND CURRENCY]. A group comprising 4 items pertaining to stock and currency.
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 384

    * [STOCK AND CURRENCY]. A group comprising 4 items pert...

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • * BEAUREGARD, Pierre Gustave Toutant. Autographed letter signed ("G.T. Beauregard"), to ex-Union General Henry L. Abbot, 12 A
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 385

    * BEAUREGARD, Pierre Gustave Toutant. Autographed lette...

    Est.
    $300 - $500

Auction Description

Fine Books and Manuscripts by Hindman

This auction will be held in our Chicago office.

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Chicago, IL 60607
United States

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Phone:+13122801212

Buyer’s Premium *

Start Premium (%)
$0 28.00
$400,001 23.00
$4,000,001 15.00

*Step Down BP Calculation Applied

Bid Increments

Start Increments ($)
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

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Terms & Conditions

Conditions of Sale

Hindman LLC AS AGENT

The lots listed in this catalogue will be o ered by Hindman LLC
as owner or as agent for consignor(s) subject to the following terms and conditions. By bidding at auction you agree to be bound by these Conditions of Sale.

BEFORE THE SALE

The buyer’s premium for purchases made via online bidding is twenty-six (26%) of the hammer price up to and including $250,000; twenty-one percent (21%) of any amount in excess of $250,001 up to and including $3,000,000; and thirteen percent (13%) of any

Prospective buyers are strongly advised to personally examine any property in which they are interested before the auction takes place. Condition reports are usually available on request, on lots with a low estimate of $300 and above. All lots are sold “AS IS” and without recourse and neither Hindman LLC nor its consignor(s) makes any warranties or representations, express or implied with respect to such lots. Neither Hindman LLC nor its consignor(s) makes any express or implied warranty or represen-tation of any kind or nature with respect to merchantability, tness for purpose, correctness

Payment – The buyer must pay the entire amount due (including the hammer price, buyer’s premium, all applicable taxes and other charges) no later than 5 p.m. on the seventh (7) business day following the sale. Payment in U.S. dollars may be made with cash; bank check or cashier’s check drawn on a U.S. bank; money order; or wire transfer unless

of the catalogue or other description of the physical condition, size, quality, rarity, importance, medium, material, genuineness, attribution, provenance, period, culture, source, origin, exhibitions, literature or historical signi cance of any lot sold. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the e ects of aging. No statement, whether written or oral, and whether made in the catalogue, or in supplements to the catalogue, an advertisement,

other arrangements are made with Hindman LLC Hindman LLC reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check until the check has cleared the bank. The purchaser agrees to pay Hindman LLC a handling charge of $50 for any check dishonored by the drawee.

a bill of sale, a salesroom posting or announcement, the remarks of an auctioneer, or otherwise, shall be deemed to create any warranty, representation or assumption of liability. Hindman LLC and its consignor(s) make no warranty or representation, express or implied, that the purchaser will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights to any lot sold. Leslie Hindman Auctioneers Inc. expressly reserves the right to reproduce any image of the lots sold in the catalogue.

Tax Exempt Notice – Lots marked with an asterisk (*) are tax exempt as permitted by law. Collecting Purchases – Once Hindman LLC has received all funds due to us, the buyer shall collect purchased lots within seven (7) business days from the date of the sale.

Packing and Shipping – If your bid is successful, we can provide you with a list of shippers. We will not be responsible for the acts or omissions of carriers or packers whether or not recommended by us. Property will not be released to the shipper without the buyer’s written consent and until payment has been made in full. Packing and handling of purchased lots by us is at the entire risk of the purchaser, and Hindman LLC will have no liability of any loss or damage to such items.

AT THE SALE

Non Payment – If we do not receive payment in full, in good cleared funds, within seven (7) business days following the sale, we are entitled in our absolute discretion to exercise one
or more of the following measures, in addition to any additional actions available to us by law: a.) to impose a late charge of one and a half percent (1.5%) per thirty (30) days of the total purchase price b.) to hold the defaulting buyer liable for the total amount due and to begin legal proceedings for its recovery together with interest, legal fees and costs to the fullest extent permitted under applicable law c.) to cancel the sale d.) to resell the property publicly 
or privately with such terms as we nd appropriate, to resell the property at public auction without reserve, and with the purchaser liable for any de ciency, cost, including handling charges, the expenses of both sales, our commission on both sales at our regular rate, all other charges due hereunder and incidental damages. In addition, a defaulting purchaser

Refusal of Admission – Hindman LLC has the right, at our complete discretion, to refuse admission to the premises or participation in any auction and to
reject any bid.

Registration before Bidding – A prospective buyer must complete and sign a registration form and provide identi cation before bidding. We may require bank or other nancial references.

Bidding as Principal – When making a bid, a bidder is accepting personal liability to pay the purchase price, including the buyer’s premium, all applicable taxes and all other applicable charges, unless it has been explicitly agreed upon in writing with Hindman LLC before the commencement of the sale that the bidder is acting as agent on behalf of an identi ed third party acceptable to Hindman LLC, and that Hindman LLC will only look to the principal for payment.

Absentee Bids – We will use reasonable e orts to carry out written bids given to us prior to the sale for the convenience of clients who are not present at the auction in person, by an agent or by telephone. Bids must be placed in U.S. dollars. If we receive written bids on a particular lot for identical amounts, and these are the highest bids on the lot at the auction,
it will be sold to the person whose written bid was received and accepted rst. Execution of written bids is a free service undertaken subject to other commitments at the time of the sale and we do not accept liability for failing to execute a written bid or for errors and omissions in connection with the written bid.

Telephone Bids – On lots with a low estimate of $300 and above and if a prospective buyer makes arrangements with us prior to the commencement of the sale we will use reasonable e orts to contact them to enable them to participate in the bidding by telephone and we
do not accept liability for failure to do so or for errors and omissions in connection with telephone bidding. These telephone bids may be recorded at the discretion of Leslie Hindman Auctioneers.

Online Bids – We will use reasonable e orts to carry out online bids and do not accept liability for equipment failure, inability to access the internet or software malfunctions related to the execution of online bids.

Reserves – Some lots in the sale are subject to a reserve which is the con dential minimum price below which such lot will not be sold. The reserve will not exceed the low estimate of the lot. Reserves are agreed upon with consignors or, in the absence thereof, the absolute discretion of Hindman LLC The auctioneer may open the bidding on any lot below the reserve by placing a bid on behalf of the seller. The auctioneer may continue to bid on behalf of the seller up to the amount of the reserve, either by placing consecutive bids or by placing bids in response to other bidders. With respect to lots that are o ered without reserve, unless there are already competing bids, the auctioneer, in his or her discretion, will generally open the bidding at half of the low estimate for the lot. In the absence of a bid at that level, the auctioneer may proceed backwards at his or her discretion until a bid is recognized, and then continue up from that amount.

Auctioneer’s Discretion – The auctioneer has the right at his or her absolute and sole discretion to refuse any bid, to advance the bidding in such a manner as he or she may decide, to withdraw any lot, and in the case of error or dispute, and whether during or after the sale, to determine the successful bidder, to continue the bidding, to cancel the sale or to reo er and resell the item in dispute. If any dispute arises after the sale, our sale record is conclusive.

Successful Bid – The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer will be the purchaser. In the case of a tie bid, the winning bidder will determined by the auctioneer at his or her sole discretion. In the event of a dispute between bidders, the auctioneer has nal discretion to determine the successful bidder or to reo er the lot in dispute. If any dispute arises after
the sale, the Hindman LLC sale record shall be conclusive. Title passes
upon the fall of the auctioneer’s hammer to the highest acknowledged bidder subject to the Conditions of Sale set forth herein, and the bidder assumes full risk and responsibility.

of $250,001 up to and including $3,000,000; and twelve percent (12%) of any amount in excess of $3,000,001.

will be deemed to have granted us a security interest in, and we may retain as collateral security for such purchaser’s obligations to us, any property in our possession owned by such purchaser. At our option, payment will not be deemed to have been made in full until we have collected funds represented by checks, or in the case of bank or cashier’s checks, we have con rmed their authenticity. e.) to o set against any amount owed f.) to not allow any bids at any upcoming auction by or on behalf of the buyer g.) to take other action as we nd necessary or appropriate.

AFTER THE SALE

Failure to Collect Purchases – If property is not picked up within seven (7) business days following the sale, whether or not payment has been made, Hindman LLC reserves the right to charge $5 per lot per day or to deliver said property to a public ware-house for storage at the purchaser’s expense. Hindman LLC shall have no liability for any damage to property left on its premises for more than seven (7) business days following the sale. In addition, we reserve the right to impose a late charge of one and a half percent (1.5%) per month of the total purchase price if payment is not made in accordance with the conditions set forth herein. For property that is not picked up after thirty (30) calendar days, an additional administration fee of $75
will be charged. Property which is paid for but left on our premises for any reason in excess
of sixty (60) calendar days is subject to sale by us with the balance of any funds recovered in excess of storage charges and any other fees being remitted to you.

LIABILITY

Condition Reports – Hindman LLC is not responsible for the correctness of any statement
of any kind concerning any lot, whether written or oral, nor for any other errors or omissions

in description or for any faults or defects in any lot. Neither the seller, ourselves, our o cers, employees or agents, give any representation, warranty or guarantee or assume any liability
of any kind in respect of any lot with regard to merchantability, tness for a particular purpose, description, size, quality, condition, attribution, authenticity, rarity, importance, medium, provenance, exhibition history, literature or historical relevance. Except as required by local law any warranty of any kind whatsoever is excluded by this paragraph.

Purchased Lots – If for any reason a purchased lot cannot be delivered in the same condition as at the time of sale, or should any purchased lot be stolen, mis-delivered or lost prior to delivery, Hindman LLC shall not be liable for any amount in excess of
that paid by the purchaser.

Legal Rami cations – The rights and obligations of the parties with respect to these Conditions of Sale, the conduct of the auction and any matters connected with any of the foregoing shall be governed and interpreted by the laws of the jurisdiction in Illinois. If any part of these Conditions of Sale is found by any court to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that part shall be discounted and the rest of the conditions shall continue to be valid to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Discretion - Any and all of the conditions may be waived or modi ed
in the sole discretion of Hindman LLC