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Spring 2008 No PRINCESS DIANA INVERTED JENNY HONUS WAGNER Personal note reflects Coin collector pays $825,000 Fans get another crack a day in her life for famous error stamp at baseball’s rarest card MAGAZINE Spring 2008 No. 3 $9.95 for the Intelligent Collector SHARING SPACE Moonwalker Charlie Duke Jr. and eight fellow astronauts open their vaults to collectors Skyjet_Heritage_FP_FINAL.pdf 8/16/07 2:47:17 PM CONTENTS HIGHLIGHTS GLOVES OF GOLD Among living legends, Muhammad Ali 34 remains the greatest acquisition for sports collectors. COVER STORY: SPACE HEROES For the first time, nine astronauts are 42 collectively offering items from their personal collections of space relics. LINCOLN LIVES The nation’s 16th president remains the 50 central hero of the greatest tragedy in American history. MARKET REPORT 2007: HIGH PERFORMERS 55 It was a stellar year for coins, books, manuscripts, illustrations and Civil War artifacts. IN EVERY ISSUE 4 Staff & Contributors 6 Auction Calendar 8 Remember When … Diamond, Platinum Pendant-Necklace 73 Events Calendar Estimate: $10,000-$15,000 Jewelry & Timepieces Signature 74 Experts Auction #686 (page 22) 75 Consignment Deadlines On the cover: Moonwalker Charles Duke Jr. Design by Michael Puttonen. Photograph by Tommy Hultgren. HERITAGE MAGAZIne — SPRING 2008 1 CONTENTS CONTENTS Treasures AUCTION PrevieWS 10 Coin collector acquires one of the finest Inverted 18 ROyaL ArtIFactS: Princess Diana memorandum a Jennys highlight of the James C. Russo Collection 12 “Boot of Cortez” gold nugget found in Mexican desert 20 COINS: Queller Family Collection includes French Emperor Napoleon III Gold and celebrated 1804 Silver Dollar Diamond Presentation Snuffbox, circa 1855 Estimate: $6,000-$8,000 14 James Dean’s screen-worn pocket watch and signed James C. Russo Russian and British Royal car race entry form 21 CUrrENcy: To combat early counterfeiters, U.S. Objects Signature Auction #5003 (page 18) Treasury turned to ornate designs and colored fibers 16 1793 Large Cent from Collection of Walter J. Husak 22 JEWELry: Patek Philippe pink gold chronograph reflects legendary craftsmanship 23 HISTORIcaL: The Federalist showed how a new U.S. government would work 24 TEXANA: Wells Fargo robbery ledger reads like who’s who of Wild West outlaws DEPARTMENTS 62 INVESTING WISELY: The world’s most 26 WESTERN PHOTOGraphy: Cabinet card and sheriff’s invitation to a hanging reflect climate of the accomplished collectors set an excellent example Old West for achieving your collecting goals 27 CIVIL War: Clinch Rifles were one of Georgia’s most 66 JUmpING IN: From viewing sessions to buying admired Confederate militias insurance, here’s what to expect when buying from auction houses 28 ILLUStratION ART: Neiman, Elvgren, Wyeth among the most influential in their field 69 TRUSTS & EStatES: Artists, governments increasingly staking claim to their popular images 30 BOOKS: With trusted advice, Barry Morris compiled collection of Charles Dickens’ first editions 70 INTELLIGENT COLLEctOR: You might make better collecting decisions if you think of your 32 ENTErtaINMENT: Autographed stationery is rare collecting as a business relic from meeting of Elvis and the Beatles 33 FINE art: Andy Warhol’s Jacqueline Kennedy 71 COLLEctOR’S DETEctIVE: Sleuthing uncovers screenprints remain powerful pieces of pop culture evidence that Whistler print was far more important than originally believed 38 SPORTS: Fans get another crack at iconic Honus Wagner card 72 BOOKS: Glenn Bray looks at the humorously grotesque art of Basil Wolverton Charles Dickens 76 PASSIONS WITH … Peter Mayhew A Christmas Carol. In Prose. Being a Ghost Story of Christmas (London, 1843). First edition Estimate: $40,000-$50,000 Rare Books & Manuscripts Grand Format Auction #683 (page 30) 2 HERITAGE MAGAZIne — SPRING 2008 HERITAGE MAGAZIne — SPRING 2008 3 CONTRIBUTORS JIM HALPERIN, STEVE IVY founders TOM GORDON III is the managing ed- GREG ROHAN itor of Gemstone Publishing Inc., which president publishes The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide. His great-great uncle, collec- tor Philip G. Straus, for almost 50 years editorial director EDITORIAL & PRODUCTION OFFICES Hector D. Cantu was the guardian of the first record book 3500 Maple Ave., 17th Floor used by President Abraham Lincoln af- contributing editors Dallas, TX 75219-3941 ter he took office. The book now resides Max Donner, Jim Halperin, Bob Korver, 214-409-1359 1-800-872-6467 in the White House. Gordon’s story on John Petty, David Tosh, Andrea Voss, Fax: 214-443-8425 the allure of Lincoln appears on page 50. Mark Walters, Matthew S. Wilcox art director E-mail: [email protected] Michael Puttonen SUBSCRIPTIONS production For customer service in the U.S. and Canada Katie Brown, Marsha Taylor, Mandy Wynne call toll-free 1-800-872-6467. T H E FIR S T C O U N T R Y C L U B F O R Y O U R C A R . PHOTOGRAPHY www.HeritageMagazine.com manager Passionate about your cars? Then you need a dream garage, the only private luxury garage suite for your prized car collection. Sarah Miller Heritage Magazine for the Intelligent Collector, coins Vol. 1, Issue 3, is published quarterly by Dream Garage USA is a national group of upscale private automotive residences and auto-related amenities for those who are Jody Garver, Joel Gonzalez, Colleen Heritage Auction Galleries Inc., 3500 Maple McInerney, Deign Rook, Jason Young Avenue, 17th Floor, Dallas, TX 75219-3941. passionate about their cars and about sharing them with friends. Pull into ww w.dreamgarageusa.net and take a test drive ISSN 1941-1790. Subscriptions (4 issues) TOMMY HULTGREN’s photographs of jewelry are available for $39.80. Please add $12 for to see if your work of art deserves its own museum. presidents, athletes, musicians, entertain- Darnell McCown ers, authors and CEOs have appeared Canadian and $24 for foreign postage. Send in , , general subscription orders to Heritage Magazine, The New York Times USA Today Daniel Driensky, James Elliott, Donald , and . 3500 Maple Ave., 17th Floor, Dallas, TX Newsweek Texas Monthly Forbes Fuller, Kevin Gaddis, Brittany Kaluhikaua, “My experience over the past 20 years 75219-3941. If you have questions about Matt Roppolo, Audra Stroud, Terry your subscription, please call 1-800-872- feeds my passion to create true character Thibeau, Brandon Wade, Jennifer Yarbro portraits,” Hultgren says. “Pictures im- 6467. Back issues are available for $15 each. Call 1-800-872-6467 to order. Postage paid mortalize the people, places and events BUSINESS at Dallas, TX, and additional mailing offices. in our lives.” His portrait of astronaut co-chairman and ceo POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Charlie Duke Jr. appears on page 42. Steve Ivy Heritage Magazine, 3500 Maple Ave., 17th co-chairman Floor, Dallas, TX 75219-3941. Copyright Jim Halperin ©2008 by Heritage Auction Galleries Inc. president All photographs by Heritage unless otherwise Greg Rohan noted. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part is prohibited without written Four founder opportunities are available for a limited time at our Dallas location. chief operating officer permission. Printed in the U.S.A. Paul Minshull Dream Garage looks forward to announcing future locations on both coasts and Europe in Summer 2008. vice president-marketing Hold your next corporate function at Dream Garage USA. Kelley Norwine LETTERS vice president-ecommerce Send letters to Heritage Magazine, 3500 Michael Weems Maple Ave., 17th Floor, Dallas, TX, 75219- LISA HUNTER is a former editor and 3941 (Attention: Letters to the Editor), or director of client data and research publicist for major New York muse- via email to [email protected], The Dream Garage Dallas Retail Plaza, future home of Autoscope and eCarLink. Johnnie Hurns or visit www. HeritageMagazine.com. Please ums. She has a degree in fine arts from Barnard College, Columbia University, ad sales include your name, mailing address, e-mail and has been collecting art for more than Gretchen Allen address and phone number. Published let- 20 years. An excerpt from her book, The ters may be edited for length and clarity and Intrepid Art Collector, appears on page may be used in future Heritage products. 66. Dream Garage is conveniently located on Denton Drive near Love Field. PURCHASE OR LEASE YOUR DREAM GARAGE IN DALLAS NOW! For complete information on purchase options or to book an event at our facility, contact Kate Brightwell at 214-443-4460 or [email protected]. 4 HERITAGE MAGAZIne — SPRING 2008 AUCTION CALENDAR AUCTION CALENDAR COINS ENTERTAINMENT/MUSIC HISTORICAL April 16-19 2008 April 5 2008 March 25 2008 Alexander Calder (1898-1976) U.S. Coins Signature Auction (CSNS) #1104 Entertainment & Music Memorabilia Air & Space Exploration Grand Untitled, Butterfly on Spiral, 1966 Rosemont, IL Signature Auction #688 Format Auction #6000 Gouache on paper, 22 3/4 x 30 5/8 in. Viewing dates: April 15-19, 2008 Dallas, TX Dallas, TX Estimate: $20,000-$30,000 HA.com/Coins Viewing dates: April 2-5, 2008 Viewing dates: March 24-26, 2008 Fine Arts Signature Auction #5004 HA.com/Entertainment HA.com/Historical May 28-31 2008 U.S. Coin Signature Auction #1108 May 14-15 2008 Long Beach, CA FINE & DECORATIVE ARTS Americana Grand Format Auction #685 Viewing dates: May 27-31, 2008 Dallas, TX HA.com/Coins April 24 2008 Viewing dates: May 13-15, 2008 The James C. Russo Russian and British HA.com/Historical May 29-31 2008 Royal Objects Signature Auction #5003 JEWELRY & TIMEPIECES World Coin Signature Auction #1108 Dallas, TX June 3-4 2008 May 20 2008 Long Beach, CA Viewing dates: April 21-24, 2008 Rare Books & Manuscripts Grand HA.com/Art Jewelry & Timepieces Signature Auction #686 Viewing dates: May 27-31, 2008 Format Auction #683 Dallas, TX HA.com/Coins April 25 2008 Dallas, TX Viewing dates: May 15-20, 2008 Viewing dates: June 2-4, 2008 HA.com/Jewelry June 25-28 2008 Russian Fine and Decorative Arts HA.com/Historical U.S.
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