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1. Julia Bartet (Paris, 1854 - Parigi, 1941) Comédie-Française Autograph letter signed, dated 11 Avril 1901 by the French actress. Bartet comments on a book a gentleman sent her: “...la lecture que je viens de faire ne me laisse qu’un regret, c’est que nous ne possédions pas, pour le Grand Siècle, quelque Traité pareil au vôtre. Nous saurions ainsi comment les gens de goût “les honnêtes gens” prononçaient au juste, la belle langue qu’ils ont créée...”. 2 pp. In fine condition. € 70

2. Philippe Chaperon (Paris, 1823 - Lagny-sur-Marne, 1906) Paris Opera Autograph letter signed, dated Chambéry, le 26 Décembre 1864 by the French scenic designer at the Paris Opera. Chaperon addresses a gentleman as secretary of the Académie Impériale des Sciences, Belles lettres & Arts de Savoie: “…J’ai l’honneur de vous annoncer que l’académie Impériale de Savoie vous a reçu au nombre des membres correspondants…”. 1 p. with letterhead. In fine condition. € 100 3. Félicien David (Cadenet, 1810 - Le Pecq, 1876) Moïse au Sinai Autograph letter signed in French, dated ce 2 Août 1847 by the French composer. David addresses a Count: “…Je désirais donner un concert dans la salle des Menus-plaisirs le 5 où le 12 Décembre prochain pour faire exécuter mon oratorio de Moïse au Sinai. Monseigneur le Duc de Montpensier m’a témoigné plusieurs fois le désir d’entendre cet ouvrage au Conservatoire. Auriez vous la bonté, Monsieur le Comte, de m’accorder la demande que j’ai l’honneur de vous faire?….”. 1 p. In fine condition. € 150

4. Charles d’Apice (Carlo Sica, Naples, 1817 - Hunters Hill, 1888) Australia Very rare autograph musical score and dedication signed, dated 19 7bre 51. by the professor of music, pianist and composer, who emigrated permanently to Australia in 1859. D’Apice pens 47 bars of a composition titled Néobulée/(La fleur des prairies qui sait charmer…!) Redowa Brillante pour piano. 2 pp. In fine condition. € 650 5. Gustave Doret (Aigle, 1866 - Lausanne, 1943) Geneva Four autograph letters signed, dated between 1932 and 1940, by the Swiss composer, music critic and professor at Geneva Music Conservatory (1914-1929). About musical matters: "1. Partition de Nain de Hasli. 1 Partition Quintette (avec piano). 1 Lettre sur la musique en Suisse...". 4 pp. In fine condition. € 450

6. (, 1847 - Ammersee, 1931) Richard Freiherr Autograph letter signed, dated Bremen April 1924 by the German actress, wife to the playwright Richard Freiherr von Fuchs-Nordhoff (1855-1897). 1 p. In fine condition. € 50 7. Johanna Franul von Weißenthurn (Koblenz, 1773 - , 1847) Beethoven Autograph letter signed, dated 24 März 1820 by the German actress and writer, friend of . 1 p. In good condition, with small tears not compromising the text. € 300

8. Charles Gounod (Paris, 1818 - Saint-Cloud, 1893) Polyeucte Autograph letter signed in French, dated St. Cloud 18 8bre 1[8]78 by the French composer. Gounod addresses M. Casoni: [Filippo] Filippi a certainement fait erreur en vous disant que j’avais une place – pour vous – vous n’imaginez pas ce qu’est le service des auteurs le jour de la première ! C’est de la misère comparé à ce qu’il lui faudrais – La moitié de ma famille ne pourra pas y assister ! (…) De plus, “Non v’è prova generale ! ” – …”. Interesting letter concerning the first performance of Gounod’s opera Polyeucte (Premiere: Palais Garnier, Paris, 7 October 1878). 2 pp. In fine condition. € 200

9. Charles Gounod (Paris, 1818 - Saint-Cloud, 1893) Orphelinat des arts Autograph letter signed in French, dated Lundi 31 Janvier /81 by the French composer. Gounod addresses Madame Marie Laurent: “…Veuillez, je vous prie, prendre lecture de la note ci-jointe et en donner communication au comité de votre Orphelinat: je serais bien heureux qu’elle pût être prise en sérieuse considération si aucun de vos statuts ne s’y oppose…”. 1 p. In fine condition. € 120

10. Herbert Graf (Vienna, 1903 - Geneva, 1973) Geneva’s Grand Théâtre Autograph letter signed in Italian, dated Ginevra, 28 gennaio 1965 by the Austrian producer, director of Geneva’s Grand Théâtre from 1965 to 1973; he was also known as Little Hans as the first child to be analysed by Sigmund Freud, a study published in 1909 in Analysis of a Phobia in a Five-year-old Boy. Graf addresses the artistic director Francesco Siciliani (1911-1996), concerning the baritone Abe Polakoff: “…il baritono Americano Abe Poliakoff mi ha informato che probabilmente farà una audizione per Lei nei primi giorni di febbraio. Vorrei dirle che io considero Polakoff un elemento di grande qualità per parti come il TONIO nei Pagliacci. Io l’ho portato a Zurigo, ma dopo la mia demissione la sua situazione era divenuta difficile siccome lui non vuole cantare il repertorio italiano in tedesco come lo chiedono lì adesso. Nel frattempo Polakoff ha avuto un enorme successo come TONIO a Monaco…”. 1 p. with letterhead “Fondation du Grand Théatre de Genève”. In fine condition. € 120 11. Fromental Halévy (Paris, 1799 - Nice, 1862) Henry Hamel Autograph letter signed in French, not dated, by the French composer. Halévy addresses Mr. Hamel: “…j’aimerai mieux que le 2° acte ce fut divisé qu’en deux cahiers…”. 1 p. In fine condition. € 90

12. Karl Amadeus Hartmann (, 1905 - ib., 1963) Viola concerto Typed letter signed in German, dated Munchen 15. 7. 1958 by the German composer. Hartmann addresses Nicolas Costarelli, sending him an article in French concerning his viola concerto. ¼ p. In fine condition. Included: typed article in French describing the Concert for viola and piano. 1 p. In fine condition. € 120 13. Maurice Jaubert (Nice, 1900 - Azerailles-sur-Moselle 1940) Film music Correspondence consisting of eight autograph letters signed, dated between 1935-1938, by the French composer, who pioneered music for cinema by working with directors such as Jean Vigo, René Clair, Marcel Carné e Julien Duviver. For a total of 10 pp., the letters concerns his professional activities. € 800

14. Jazz - Festival International du Jazz - Nice 1948 Earl Hines Autograph signatures on the cover of the Jazz Festival of Nice held from 22 to 28 February 1948. Among the signatures we find Baby Dodds (1898-1959), drummer for Milton 'Mezz' Mezzrow, Earl Hines (1903-1983), pianist of the Louis Armstrong band, Sydney "Big Sid" Catlett (1910-1951), Rex Stewart (1907-1967) and others. € 300

15. Friedrich Kalkbrenner (Cassel, 1785 - Enghien-les-Bains, 1849) Sébastien Norblin Autograph letter signed, dated Mercredi soir, by the German pianist and piano manufacturer. Kalkbrenner answers the French painter Sébastien Norblin (1796-1884): “…J’accepte avec reconnaissance votre aimable proposition et vous attendrai le 10 janvier…”. 1 p. In fine condition. € 350

16. Jean-Georges Kastner (Strasbourg, 1810 - Paris, 1867) Les Voix de Paris Autograph musical quotation signed, dated Paris ce 4 Avril 1838 by the French composer. Kastner pens twelve bars from his work Les Voix de Paris (1857) with lyrics. 1 p. Small tear on the upper right corner. € 150 17. Wilhelm Knaack (, 1829 - Vienna, 1894) Comic theater Four autograph letter signed in German, dated between 1881 and 1887 by the German-Austrian actor. For a total of 9 pp. In fine condition. One envelope included. € 200

18. Raoul von Koczalski (Warsaw, 1884 - Poznan, 1948) Rymond Five autograph letters signed in German (four on illustrated postcard) by the renowned Polish pianist. All the letters relate to personal matters. We report an extract as an example: "...Ich erlange mir Ihnen ein exemplar des Klavierauszug meiner Oper ‘Rymond’ zu ubersenden…”. Translated: "I am pleased to send you a copy of the piano reduction of my opera 'Rymond' and will be very happy…". € 300 19. Raoul von Koczalski (Warsaw,1884 - Poznan, 1948) Chopin Autograph letter signed in French, dated Neuchâtel, le 26 Octobre 1926 by the Polish pianist and composer. Koczalski addresses the operatic baritone Luigi Piazza (1884-1967): “J’ai reçu votre lettre à Stresa et je vous prie de m’écrire le plus vite possible quel jour vous serait agréable pour le concert à Bologna…”. 1 p. with letterhead. In fine condition. € 80

20. Maurice Kufferath (Saint-Josse-ten-Noode, 1852 - Uccle, 1919) Théâtre de Autograph letter signed in French, dated Bruxelles, le 23 Jin 1919, by the Belgian music critic, director of the Théâtre de la Monnaie in . Kufferath addresses a lady singer: “…Notre ami [Henry V.] Higgins, directeur du Covent-Garden de Londres, nous a télégraphié pour nous demander votre Concours pour des rôles importants mais courts: Ulrica du Ballo in Maschera de Verdi. La principessa, de Sour Angelica de Puccini (création). Les deux rôles à chanter en italien et dans le courant de juillet…”. 3 pp. with letterhead “Theatre Royal de la Monnaie”. In fine condition. € 120 21. Franz Lehár (Komárom, 1870 - Bad Ischl, 1948) Friedrick von Radler Autograph letter signed in German, not dated [Bad Ischl, 1921] by the Austrian-Hungarian composer. Léhar addresses a Friedrick von Radler in Vienna, mentioning his actual work on the sketches for the future operetta Die Gelbe Jacke (1923). 1 p. on postcard depicting the composer. In fine condition. € 200

22. René Leibowitz (Warsaw, 1913 – Paris, 1972) Les Espagnoles à Venise Two letters in French, one autograph and signed the other one typed and signed, both dated 1963, by the Polish composer and director. “j’ai bien travaillé sur mon petit travail et je vous présenterai les pièces finies dans 4-5 semaines...". 1 p. In fine condition. In the typed letter Leibowitz sends: "...le texte final de mon "livret" ... J'ai envoyé, par le même courrier, un autre exemplaire qui souhaitait prendre en charge la traduction italienne ... Je travaille déjà sur la musique...”. The mentioned opera is Les Espagnoles à Venise, 1 p. In fine condition. € 240 23. Fritz Leitermeyer (Vienna, 1925 - ib., 2006) Alban Berg Quartett Autograph musical quotation and dedication signed, dated 17.2.85 by the Austrian composer, first of the Wiener Philharmoniker (1946-1985) and co-founder of the Alban Berg Quartett. 1 p. on postcard. In fine condition. € 80

24. Georg Liebling (, 1865 - New York, 1946) Thee Autograph dedication signed, dated 25 X 24 by the German pianist and composer. Liebling pens a long dedication in German on a music score cover advertising the piano work “Thee” set to music by the composer. € 90 25. (Liszt) Wilhelmine Clauss-Szarvady (Prague, 1832 - Paris, 1907) Autograph letter signed, not dated, by the renowned Czech pianist, to whom Liszt dedicated two composition. Clauss addresses a friend: “…Je vois que vous êtes en plein de votre déménagement et je viens vous prier de ne pas vous gênez pour nos jours si cela doit contribuer à vos fatigues…”. 1 p. In fine condition. € 200

26. (Liszt) Carolyne de Sayn-Wittgenstein (Voronivitzi, 1819 - , 1887) Three autograph letters, two of them signed, by the Russian-Polish princess, known for being the lover of . The letter are addressed to Mme Le Lieure, wife of the photographer Henri in Rome, where the most famous photographs of the composer were taken. For a total of 8 pp. In fine condition. Envelope included. € 250

27. György Ligeti (Târnăveni, 1923 – Vienna, 2006) Grand Macabre Printed music score of the work "Grand Macabre" signed by the Hungarian composer. Le Grand Macabre, composed between 1974 and 1977 is the composer's first opera. He was mostly known for his film scores. 1 p. € 250

28. Gino Martinez Patti (Palermo ,1866 - Rome, 1925) Tenor Photograph with autograph signature (partly cut) by the Spanish-Italian tenor who performed at length in North and South America. In good condition. € 120

29. Pietro Mascagni (, 1863 - Rome, 1945) Cavalleria Rusticana Photographic printed portrait with autograph dedication signed, dated 25 V. 903 by the renowned Italian composer, author of the opera Cavalleria Rusticana (1890). In fine condition. € 400

30. Jules Massenet (Paris, 1842 - ib., 1938) Jules Massenet Autograph letter signed in French, dated Paris 10 avril 1902 by the French composer. Massenet addresses a Lady: “…J’ai rencontré de si bons amis avec lesquels nous avons parlé de votre mari…”. 2 pp. In fine condition. € 150 31. Olivier Messiaen (Avignone, 1908 - Clichy, 1992) Petites esquisses d'oiseaux (1985) Autograph dedication signed and dated 29 Janvier 1985, by the great French composer. 1 p. In fine condition. € 100

32. Giacomo Meyerbeer (Tasdorf, 1791 - Paris, 1864) Il crociato in Egitto Autograph music score consisting in 22 bars by the German composer. Meyerbeer pens here a fragment from the choir of Act I, scene VI of his two-acts opera Il crociato in Egitto (1824), with text: “di gioja concento/festeggi tal dì…”. In good condition. € 1200 33. Darius Milhaud (Marseille, 1892 - Geneva, 1974) Marya Freund Autograph letter signed, not dated [1928] by the French composer, member of the group of “Les Six”. Milhaud addresses a gentleman, concerning the possibility of a performance by Polish soprano Marya Freund: “…J’ai reçu votre aimable lettre qui s'est croisée avec la mienne vous parlant du projet d'amener à Rome Marya Freund, puisque je serai justement en train de faire une tournée avec elle. Dans ce cas il me serait a peu près impossible d’être là le 3, il faudrait mettre le concert au 17 Février. Madame [Maria] Freund ne pourrait d'ailleurs prendre part à ce concert que si elle était engagée à l'Augusteo où si elle avait la possibilité de donner un récital…”. 2 pp. In fine condition. € 240

34. Aurel Milloss (Ozora, 1906 - Rome, 1988) Le Sacre du printemps in Rome Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed (on the back), dated Roma, 1941 by Hungarian-Italian dancer and choreographer. Marked “Foto Savio”. In good condition. € 150

35. John O’Sullivan (Cork, 1877 - Paris, 1955) Tenor Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed, dated Mantova 1/2/25 by the Irish tenor who performed in Meyerbeer’s The Huguenots as Raoul of Nangis at Covent Garden Royal Opera in 1927. In fine condition. € 200 36. Ferdinando Paër (Parma, 1771 - Paris, 1839) Susan Hamilton Autograph letter signed in French, dated Paris ce 21 Novembre 1829 by the Italian composer. Paër addresses a young lady: “J’espère bien de pouvoir aller jouir de vos réunions musicales, et surtout d’admirer votre beau talent; mais malheureusement les samedis je les ai dû promettre a Mme La Duchesse d’Hamilton [Susan Hamilton] (…) Si Mlle Kurze mon élève vous est de quelque utilité, j’en suis charmé: c’est une très bonne Demoiselle pour sa conduite, et pour son amour filial (…) J’ai été bien content des progrès de M.lle Gr…., mais je vous prie de l’obliger à tenir son piano en bon état: l’autre jour il était bien discordé. Il me semble que cette aimable jeune personne ne peut pas avoir plaisir à se servir d’un instrument en si mauvais état…”. 2 pp. In fine condition. € 350 37. Louis-Luc Loiseau de Persuis (Metz, 1769 - Paris, 1819) Académie Royale de Musique 1. Interesting letter signed, dated Paris le 8 Mai 1819 by the French violinist, director of the orchestra of the Académie Royale de Musique. Loiseau de Persuis addresses a gentleman: "...Rien ne s'oppose à ce que je demande à l'autorité supérieure son adhésion pour que Mlle Cinti [French soprano Laure Cinti-Damoreau, 1801-1863] concoure aux concerts que vous projetez...". 2 pp. In fine condition. 2. Autograph document signed in French (end of a letter), dated Paris le 2 Juillet 1816 by the French violinist, director of the orchestra of the Académie Royale de Musique. Loiseau de Persuis states: "dix exemplaires de la partition de la Jerusalem Delivrée, au prix de soixante francs par exemplaire. Livré ces dix exemplaires à raison de soixante francs chacun...". ¼ p. In fine condition. 3. Autograph letter signed, not dated [1815 ca.], by the French violinist, director of the orchestra of the Academie Royale de Musique. Loiseau de Persuis states: "...Mr. Des Entelles s'est chargé de demander à Mr. le comte de Blacas l’autorisation, les questions, il doit faire part du resultat à l'opéra.....". Mr. Des Entelles was the director of the Opéra in Paris. ½ p. In fine condition. 4. Autograph letter signed, dated Paris ce 27 7bre 1818 by the French violinist, director of the orchestra of the Academie Royale de Musique. Louis-Luc Loiseau de Persuis addresses the Intendant Generale: "...après avoir fait part ò Mr. Lachouque du résultat de l'examen qu'il a subit mercredi dernier, il est venu me voir; Mr. Lachouque ne rejette point l'idée de passer un engagement de suite, néanmoins il tient essentiellement à débuter avant son départ pour Lyon, et comme ce depart doit être prochain, j'ai arrangé provisoirement son 1er debut pour mercredi 30 du courant...". 1 p. In fine condition. 5. Letter signed, dated Paris ce 30 Juillet 1816 by the French violinist, director of the orchestra of the Academie Royale de Musique. Persuis addresses the State secretary at the Ministry of Domestic affairs: "...à la veille de mon depart je désirerais obtenir de votre excellence un moment d'audience, j'ose espérer que vous daignerez m'accorder cette faveur à laquelle j'attache beaucoup d'importance...". 1 p. In fine condition. € 450

38. Louis-Luc Loiseau de Persuis (Metz, 1769 - Paris, 1819) Pixerecourt Two autograph letters signed in French, dated respectively 1818 and 1829 by the French composer, author of the opera Le Triomphe de Trajan (1807), concerning professional commitments. A. Paris le 7 mars 1818. “Je te verrai avec bien de plaisir mon cher Pixerecourt, mais seulment après nos concerts, c’est à dire après Paques…”. 2 pp. In fine condition. B. Paris ce 28 février 1829. “J’ai aujourdhui chez moi le Poete et le Musicien qui doivent traduire pour la Semaine Sainte une partie de l’oratorio de l’Abbé Italien…”. 1 p. ½. In fine condition. € 150

39. (Persuis) Eugénie Delaporte (Paris, 1775 - ib.,1864) Letter signed in French, dated Paris ce 22 Janvier 1820 by the French painter, widow of the violinist Louis-Luc Louiseau de Persuis. Madame Delaporte addresses a gentleman: "Mr. Tiolier m'a remis de la part de votre Excellence la lettre dont elle m'a honorée et à laquelle était joint le brevet de l'ordre de St. Michel que sa Majesté a daigné accorder à mon mari. En regrettant qu'une mort prematurée l'ait privé de la satisfaction de de jouir de cette haute faveur au moment qu'il venait de l'obtenir, je ne me félicite pas moins, comme son épouse, d'une distinction aussi honorable pour sa mémoire...". 1 p. In fine condition. Included: autograph document with notes by the hand of Count de Pradel (1799-1857), Louis XVIII court chamberlain (1815-1820). € 180 40. (Persuis) Eugénie Delaporte (Paris, 1775 - ib., 1864) Autograph letter signed, dated Ce lundi 30 Mai 1842 by the French painter, widow of the violinist Louis-Luc Louiseau de Persuis. Madame Delaporte addresses a lady: "...c'est mercredi 1 juin à 10 heure du matin que vos deux amies partent pour aller vous trouver. Nous espérions bien avec la grasse [sic!] de Dieu vous arrivez a bon port, probablement à 10 h du soir...." ½ p. In fine condition. € 180

41. Édith Piaf (Paris, 1915 - Plascassier, 1963) Louis Gèrardin Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed by the French singer and composer. On the back, biographical notes dated 25/6/952. In fine condition. € 600

42. Vasa Prihoda (Vodnany, 1900 - Vienna, 1960) Violin Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed, dated 1950 by the Czech violinist who specialized in the performance of Paganini works. Marked on the back “A.L.C.I.”. In fine condition. € 80 43. Florent Schmitt (Meurthe-et-Moselle, 1870 - Neuilly-sur-Seine, 1958) Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed (on the back), dated MCMXXXV (1935) by the French composer, part of the artistic group Les Apaches. In good condition, traces of glue on the back. € 200

44. Bernhard Scholz (, 1835 – Munich, 1916) Erste Sonate für die Violine Erste Sonate für die Violine mit Klavierbegleitung (14 pp., 27x35 cm). Autograph music score signed by the German composer, a piano student of Ernst Pauer in Mainz. He taught counterpoint in Munich Conservatory in 1856 and was a theatre director in Zurich, , and between 1856 and 1865. Director of Conservatory, he taught there until 1908. Many autograph corrections. € 900 45. (München, 1864 - Garmisch, 1949) Jäger Jocher Typed letter signed in German, dated Garmisch 4. Sept. 1942 by the German composer. Strauss addresses a gentleman: "...Ich komme mit einer grossen Bitte zu Ihnen, der Uberbringer dieses Briefes ist unser langjahriger Jäger Jocher, dessen Sohn seit 1. Sept. schwer verwndet in einen Leipziger Lazarett liegt. Sie wurden mir einen grossen Gefallen tun, wenn Sie dem Jocher, der in der Gross-stadt ganz fend und ungewandt ist etwas zur Mand gehen, falls er Ihrer bedarf...". Translated: "...I come to you with a great request, the bearer of this letter is our long-time friend Jäger Jocher, whose has been seriously ill in a military hospital since Sept. 1. You would be doing me a great favor if you would go to the aid of Jocher, who is quite defenseless and inexperienced in the big city, in case he needs you.". 1 p. In good condition. € 350

46. (Ssu-K’ung T’u), also called Piao-sheng T’u. (837 - 908) Music by Fredrick Cramer Chinese poet Ssu k’ung T’u lived during the decline of the T’ang dinasty. His refined, contemplative poetry consist largely of descriptions of nature, which is contrasted to the imperfect world of man. Ssu k’ung T’u believed that the way to moral perfection lay in spontaneity, simplicity, and a withdrawal from wordly vanitiy. He was influenced by the poetry of T’ao Yüan-ming and Wang Wei. Autograph music score (1924) with autograph signature by the composer Fredrick Cramer titled "Tranquil Repose". Song for High Voice, Pianoforte and Flute. Words rendered from the Chinese original Ssu-Kung-tu by L. Cranmer Byng [1872-1945] (...). Voice and Flure parts only. 1 p. ½. In fine condition. € 200

46. (Ssu-K’ung T’u) 47. Hugo Thimig (, 1854 - Vienna, 1944) in Vienna Autograph letter signed in German, dated 25. III. 06 by the German actor, director of the Burgtheater in Vienna. Addressed to Mr. Heck. 1 p. Notes on the verso. In fine condition. Envelope included. € 100

48. Ambroise Thomas (Metz, 1811 - Paris, 1896) Grand prix de Rome Autograph letter signed, dated 20 Mai, 1864 by the French composer. Thomas addresses a Count: “…j’ai eu l’honneur de recevoir la lettre par laquelle vous avez bien voulu m’informer que Son Ex. Monsieur le Ministre de la Maison de l’Empereur et des Beaux-Arts vient de me nommer membre de la Commission chargée de juger cette année les paroles des Cantatrice destinées au Concours de composition musicale pour le grand prix de Rome….”. 1 p. In fine condition. € 120 49. Francesco Paolo Tosti (Ortona, 1846 - Roma, 1916) London Autograph letter signed in French, dated 30 Mars [1900ca.] by the Italian composer. Tosti addresses Madame Mason: “…Vous voyez en moi l’homme le plus malheureux du monde! Je suis forcé de renoncer au grand plaisir de vous voir demain mardi a mon studio…” 1 p. ½. In fine condition. € 150

50. Franz von Vecsey (, 1893 - Rome, 1935) Violin Photograph with autograph dedication signed, dated Roma 1923, by the Hungarian violinist. € 120 Miscellaneous

51. Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (Kuwait, 1885 - ib., 1950) Kuwait Photographic portrait with autograph signature, dated 25/5/31 by the tenth ruler of Kuwait (1921-1950). In fine condition. € 240

52. Ahmadou Ahidjo (Nassarao, 1924 - Dakar, 1989) Cameroon Photographic portrait of the first president of the Republic of Cameroon (1960-1982). Included: typed letter signed by secretary, acknowledging the receipt of the letter. 1 p. In fine condition. € 80 53. Ásgeir Ásgeirsson (Kóranesi á Myrum, 1894 - Reykjavík, 1972) Iceland Photographic portrait [1950s ca.] with autograph signature by the second President of Iceland (1952-1968). One compliment card and original envelope included. In fine condition. € 60

54. Claude Auchinleck (Aldershot, 1884 - Marrakech, 1981) Second World War Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed dated 1962 by the British Army commander during the Second World War. Marked on the back “Photograph by Walter Bird”. In fine condition. € 200 55. François Barbé-Marbois (Metz, 1745 - Paris, 1837) French Revolution Autograph letter signed in French, dated Paris le 18 décembre 1815 by the French diplomat, president of the Cour des Comptes from 1808 and Minister of Justice under duke of Richelieu (1815). Barbé-Marbois addresses a gentleman: "...J'ai réçu, Monsieur, les mémoires que vous m'avez addressés les 29 Novembre (...) pour demander d'être employé à la réformation de nos codex pour le travail préparatoire...". 1 p. In fine condition. € 180 56. Alfred Barriol (Paris, 1873 - ib., 1959) Genus - Journal of Population Sciences Autograph letter signed, dated Paris, le [7 Octobre] 1934 by the French economist and statistician. Barriol addresses a colleague: “…J’ai bien reçu votre circulaire relative à “Genus” et je vous envoi sans attendre le dernier n° de notre Journal. Si vous pensez que l’échange puisse être fait, vous voudrez bien m’en aviser afin que je fasse le nécessaire auprès de mon éditeur…”. ½ p. with filing holes affecting the date. In good condition. € 50

57. Henry Bartle Frere (Clydach, 1815 - Wimbledon, 1884) India Autograph letter signed, dated January 19. 1881 by the British colonial administrator, Governor of Bombay from 1862 to 1867. Bartle Frere addresses «…compliments and very sincere thanks for the card he had the pleasure to receive…». 1 p. In fine condition. € 180

58. Eugène de Beauharnais (Paris, 1781 - Munich, 1824) Battle of Caldiero Interesting letter signed, dated Laybach 28 7bre 1813 by the Viceroy of and Army commander. Just a few months before the Battle of Caldiero (15 November 1813), Beauharnais addresses the Lieutenant general Paul Grenier (1768-1827) explaining his strategy for future moves.: «…Je vois avec peine qu’il faut renoncer, au moins pour le moment, à mon projét. D’abord, parce qu’il n’est pas possible de passer d’ici à Ratmandorf avec de l’artillerie; ensuite par ce que le Pont de Crainsbourg demande au moins trois jours pour la réparation; enfin parce que l’ennemi a fait un mouvement par Gotschée sur Zierknitz, où il a attaqué hier le G.al Palombini. Nous n’avons eu dans cette affaire que 150 hommes hors de combat; mais le G.al Palombini me parait tellement inquiet de sa position et surtout si peu confiant dans les soldats, et une seconde attaque plus sérieuse pouvant d’ailleurs avoir lieu, j’ai cru devoir faire mouvoir la Division Marcognet, que j’envoie aujourd’hui à Oberhambach. La Div.on Quesnel s’est ployé sur Laybach. Si, comme je l’espère, le mouvement de l’ennemi n’a point de suite, on pourra reprendre s’il y a lieu, sur nos anciennes positions; enfin se reployer sur Adelsberg, ayant une tête aux défilés de Loitsch – J’ai vu avec plaisir, d’après les Rapports du 26 au matin, que tout était tranquille sur votre front. Le mouvement qu’on aura observé d’un bataillon remontant la vallée du Gaie peut avoir été nécessité par la présence du G.al Gifflengue à Brixen, où il a dû arriver le 25 ou le 26. J’espère que son mouvement en Tyrol soulagera votre gauche. Les lettres de Milan que je reçois aujourd’hui annonceraient la nouvelle qu’un armistice aurait eu lieu à la Grande armée. Si cela est vrai, nous ne tarderons pas à en savoir quelque chose…» 2 pp. In fine condition. € 280

59. Zygmunt Wilhelm Birnbaum (Lviv, 1903 - Seattle, 2000) Mathematics Autograph letter signed, dated Dec. 3, 1964 by the Ukrainian mathematician and statistician. Birnbaum addresses a colleague, concerning the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test: “…The only reference to the problem of Kolmogorov’s statistic for discrete distributions known to me is: Paul Schmid: “On the Kolmogorov and Smirnov limit theorems for discontinuous distribution functions” (…) This paper by Schmid stresses mainly the limit theorems and I believe that it does not answer the problem for finite sample sizes as you have formulated it in the seminar of November 24…” . 1 p. In fine condition. € 150 60. Joseph Alex. Pâris de Bollardière (Marseille, 1834 - Paris, 1890) Charles Denis Bourbaki Letter signed, dated Milan le 11 Juin 1859 by the Intendant General of the Italian Army. De Bollardière addresses a gentleman, presumably Charles Denis Bourbaki (1816-1897), who took part in the battles of Magenta and Solferino: “…Dès que vous serez arrivé à Paris vous procéderez à la reconnaissance des denrées de toute nature laissée dans les magasin de cette place par les autrichiens, et vous en ferez prendre livraison régulière par l’officier d’administration des subsistances attaché à votre Division…”. 1 p. ½. In fine condition. Included: visiting card with autograph lines by Charles Denis Bourbaki (1816-1897). € 150

61. Napoléon-Jérôme Bonaparte (Trieste, 1822 - Rome, 1891) F.C.M. Letter signed, dated Paris, le 8 Juillet 1869 by Prince Jérôme-Napoléon, son of the youngest brother of I. Bonaparte addresses the civil engineer and politician Henri Dupuy de Lôme (1816-1885): “…j’ai écris, suivant votre désir, au gouvernement italien pour recommander la compagnie des forges et chantiers de la Méditerranée. Vous savez que tout ce que je pourrai faire pour vous être agréable, je le ferai toujours avec grand plaisir…”. 1 p. With original seal and dry stamp letterhead. In fine condition. € 120

62. Napoléon-Jérôme Bonaparte (Trieste, 1822 - Rome, 1891) Barings Bank Autograph letter signed, dated Paris 18 Février 1881 by Prince Jérôme-Napoléon, son of the youngest brother of Napoleon I. Bonaparte addresses a gentleman: “…Je charge M. B…, mon secrétaire, de négocier au crédit lyonnais avec chèque de 300 livres sterling sur ce Mr. Barings mon banquier à Londres…”. ½ p. In fine condition. € 80 63. Don Juan de Bourbon (San Ildefonso, 1913 - Pamplona, 1993) Spagna Photographic portrait with autograph signature [1962 ca.] of the the Infante of , son of King Alfonso XIII and father of Juan Carlos I, under whom a constitutional monarchy was installed. Marked by the photographer on the back. In fine condition. € 60

64. Émile Boutroux (Montrouge, 1845 - Paris, 1921) Fondation Thiers Autograph letter signed, dated 7 Janv 1915 by the French philosopher. Boutroux addresses a gentleman: «…Je suis très touché de votre bienveillant appel et votre oeuvre a toutes mes sympathies, mais l’état de ma santé et mes obligations ne me laissent pas le moyen de vous apporter une contribution…». 1 p. with letterhead “Fondation Thiers”. Envelope included. In fine condition. € 120 65. Aron Yakovlevich Boyarsky (Liepaja, 1906 - Moscow, 1985) Mathematics Typed letter signed, dated 5 ИЮНЯ 1972Г [5 June 1972] by the Russian mathematician and statistician. Boyarsky addresses a colleague thanking him for sending him an article. ½ p. In fine condition. Envelope included. € 100

66. Felix Burkhardt (Rosenbach, 1888 - Leipzig, 1973) Mathematics Typed letter signed, dated 9. August 1971 by the German mathematician. Burkhardt addresses a colleague, endorsing his colleague Dr. Lucie Osadnik for the International Statistical Institute elections. ½ p. with letterhead In fine condition. € 80

67. Albert Calmette (Nice, 1863 - Paris, 1933) BCG vaccine against tubercolosis Typed letter signed in German, dated Paris le 30 November 1931 by the French physician, creator of the BCG vaccine against tubercolosis. Calmette addresses Walter Zadek in Berlin, expressing his opinion on the works of the German physician and pharmaceutical manufacturer Günther Enderlein: «…die Arbeiten des Herrn Prof. Enderlein, Kustos am Zoologischen Museum der Berliner Universität, sind mir bekannt. Weil Sie mir die Ehre antun, mir meine Meinung über diese Arbeiten zu fragen, so kann ich Ihnen nur mitteilen, dass ich mich ganz der vom hervorragenden Gelehrten Prof F. Neufeld, dem Direktor des Instituts Robert Koch neulich in der Deutschen medizinischen Wochenschrift (Nr. 47, 20 Nov. 31. S. 1931) veröffentlichten Stellungnahme anschliesse. Der Herr Professor Enderlein kann gewiss kein exakten bakteriologischen Kenntnisse beanspruchen. Die Technik der Reinkulturen ist ihm unbekannt, so dass er unglaubliche Fehlern zum Opfer fällt, und man seinem Schlussfolgerungen betreffs Bakterientransformationen oder – Mutationen unmöglich Wert beimessen kann. Es gibt in der ganzem Welt keinen einigen Bakteriologen, ausser dem von Prof. Enderlein genannten (dessen Kompetenz von Prof. Neufeld genügend gekennzeichnet worden ist), der seine Auffassungen für bewiesen hält…». Translation: «…the works of Prof. Enderlein, curator at the Zoological Museum of the Berlin University, are known to me. Since you do me the honour to ask my opinion about these works, I can only inform you that I fully agree with the opinion recently published by the outstanding scholar Prof F. Neufeld, director of the Robert Koch Institute in the Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift (No. 47, 20 Nov. 31. p. 1931). Professor Enderlein certainly cannot claim any exact bacteriological knowledge. The technique of pure cultures is unknown to him, so that he falls prey to unbelievable errors, and it is impossible to attach any value to his conclusions concerning bacterial transformations or mutations. There is not a single bacteriologist in the whole world, except the one mentioned by Prof. Enderlein (whose competence has been sufficiently marked by Prof. Neufeld), who considers his views to be proven…». 1 p. ¼. In fine condition. € 250 68. Jean Carrère (Gontaud-de-Nogaret, 1865 - Nérac, 1932) Jules Destrée Correspondence consisting of four autograph letters signed in French, not dated, by the French writer and journalist. Carrère addresses a gentleman, we report an extract as an example: "J'avais bien reçu votre aimable invitation à la conférence de demain où je me ferai un grand plaisir d'assister...". For a total of 9 pp. In fine condition. € 250

69. Richard Casey (Brisbane, 1890 - Fitzroy, 1976) Australia Photographic portrait of the 16th Governor-General of Australia and army officer, member of Churchill’s War cabinet during the WWII. Included: typed letter signed by secretary of the Governor-General. 1 p. In fine condition. € 100 70. René Clair (Paris, 1898 - Neuilly-sur-Seine, 1981) French film Autograph dedication signed on a card, dated 1977 by the French filmmaker and writer. In fine condition. € 50

71. Jean Cocteau (Maisons-Laffitte, 1889 - Milly-la-Foret, 1963) Luigi Bonalumi Autograph letter signed, dated [18.11] 1959 by the French poet and artist. Cocteau addresses the translator Louis Bonalumi, about the translation of his Les Armes Secrètes de la (1958): “… Envoyez épreuves. Je crains que nous n’ayez pas le texte exact (intégral) de Arme secrète de la France. Celui de Arts est faux. Ramy ne cite…”. 1 p. In fine condition. Envelope included. € 300 72. Paul Colomb de Batines (Gap, 1811 - Florence, 1855) Map of Palestine Autograph letter signed, dated Vendredi [1847] by the French bibliographer and bibliophile. Colomb de Batines addresses Swedish geographer Jacob Gråberg of Hemsö, concerning some inscriptions on a map of Palestine in latin: “…je n’ai pu aujourd’hui déchiffrer que les mots suivants de la légende de la précieuse carte géographique de la Palestina: Oltra hanc columnam … Ptolomeus terram incognitam…. Pomponius atque Plinius … dubium an sit possibilis …. transitus ab hoc loco …. narrans multa ….”. 1 p. In fine condition. € 120

73. Bing Crosby (Tacoma, 1903 - Alcobendas, 1977) Paramount Films Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed by the American signer and comedian. Photograph marked “Paramount Films”. In fine condition. € 130 74. William Edward Deming (Sioux City, IA 1900 - Washington, D.C. 1993) Mathematics Typed letter signed, dated 1 September 1970 by the American engineer who collaborated for many years with the U.S. Department for the Census and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, developing the sampling techniques still used today. Deming writes to professor Leti in Italy: “…It will be a pleasure to cast my ballot in your favour…”. ½ p. on letterhead. In fine condition. Envelope included. € 100

75. Émile Deschamps (Versailles, 1791 - Versailles, 1871) French poetry Autograph letter signed in French, dated 17. 9e [November] 1840 by the French poet. Deschamps addresses his correspondent, regretting that he won't be able to accept his invitation. 1 p. In fine condition. € 80

76. Philippe-Jean-Louis Desjardins (Messas, 1753 - Paris, 1833) Alphonse de Colbert Autograph letter signed in Latin, dated “Parisiis … Die vigesima quinta mensi Januarii 1809” [25/01/1809] by the French priest, known for having saved many paintings during the French revolution by sending them to Canada. Desjardins certifies the clearance to celebrate the wedding of the Lieutenant general Louis Pierre Alphonse de Colbert (1776-1843) and Isidore Eugénie Petiet (1788-1869), daughter of senator Claude-Louis. 1 p. In fine condition. € 300 77. (Fürth, 1897 - Bonn, 1977) Photographic portrait with autograph signature [1963 ca.] by the German politician, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany (1963-1966). In fine condition. € 80

78. Robert Fabian (Lewisham, 1901 - Epson, 1978) London - Metropolitan police Photograph with autograph dedication signed of the English detective and police officer in the Metropolitan police. In fine condition on passe-partout. € 80 79. Ella Fitzgerald (Newport, 1917 - Beverly Hills, 1996) Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie! Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed by the American jazz singer. In fine condition. Included: Postcard announcing the release of the “Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie!” album. In fine condition € 400

80. Anatole France (Paris, 1844 - Tours, 1924) Les noces Corinthiennes Autograph quotation signed, not dated [1876 ca.], by the French Nobel Prize writer and poet. France pens three lines from the dialogue between Hippias and Daphné from his poem collection Les noces Corinthiennes (1876). 1 p. on a cardboard In fine condition. € 150 81. (Santiago, Chile, 1911 - ib., 1982) Chile Autograph signature on greeting card wishing Happy Christmas from the Chilean political leader. 1 p. Envelope included. In fine condition. € 50

82. Arturo Frondizi (Corrientes, 1908 - Buenos Aires, 1995) Argentina Photographic portrait with autograph signature [1961 ca.] of the President of Argentina (1958-1962). In fine condition. € 50

83. Eugène Cortambert (1805-1881) and Charles Maunoir (1830-1901) Société de Géographie Letter signed, dated 21 Avril 1873, by(1830-1901), respectively President and Secretary-General of the Société de Géographie. The commission assigns the mention of “…Membre correspondant étranger…” to an Italian colleague. 1 p. with letterhead. In fine condition. € 70

84. Nicholas Georgescu-Roegen (Constanta, 1906 - Nashville, 1994) Mathematics Typed letter signed, dated July 24, 1972 by the Romanian mathematician and statistician, professor at Harvard and nominated for the Nobel Prize in Economics. Georgescu-Roegen addresses a colleague thanking him for the article he has been sent: “…The one on the relation between entropy and association interested me in a special way (because of my own interest in the general basis of the entropy concept…”. 1 p. with “Vanderbilt University” letterhead. In fine condition. Envelope with autograph address included Included: Greeting card with autograph lines and signature. € 300 85. Karl von Gerber (Ebeleben, 1823 - Dresden, 1891) German Constitutionalism Autograph letter signed, dated 1 Jan. 1850 by the German constitutionalist, professor at the university of Erlangen, Staatsminister and Minister for Culture. 3 pp. In fine condition. € 150

86. Heinrich Gerhardt (, 1823 - ib., 1915) Arnold Böcklin Autograph letter signed in German, dated Cassel 10 Sept. 1897 by the German sculptor who lived all his life in Rome. Friend of Arnold Böcklin, he was a cultural reference point for his compatriots passing through Rome. Gerhardt addresses a gentleman on artistic and organizational matters. 4 pp. In fine condition. € 170 87. Émile de Girardin (Paris, 1802 - ib., 1881) La Presse Autograph letter signed in French, dated 14 Juillet by the French journalist. Girardin addresses a Mr. G. S. : “… le volume paraîtra dans le cours de cette année…”. 1 p. In fine condition. € 50

88. Alexander Mikhailovich Gorchakov (Haapsalu 1798 - Baden Baden 1883) P. A. Šuvalov Autograph note in Russian, not dated [13 sept. 1875] by the Russian politician, chancellor of the (1863-1883). Five lines of text in Russian. The date coincides with one of the most important moments in his diplomatic career in Germany. € 250

89. Jorge Guillén (Valladolid, 1893 - Málaga, 1984) Generation of '27 Autograph letter signed, dated Ronchi 24 Julio 1961, but written in Bogotà, by the Spanish poet of the Generation of '27, Spanish professor at Wellesley College. Guillén addresses a friend, thanking him and remembering his visit in Florence to the garden of the Società Italiana dell'Iris. 2 pp. In fine condition. € 200 90. Antoine Grillet de Montgeffond (Montgeffond, 1659 - S. Pierre, 1731) Grand Charterhouse Autograph letter signed in Latin, dated Cartusiae hac 18a Junis 1720 by the Prior and Minister Generalis of the Grande Chartreuse monastery from 1703. De Montgeffond addresses an Emintenissime Princeps, concerning the Prior of a Charterhouse: "...Quod Prioris Cartusiae et personam benevolam acceperim et letum pro tuitione observantia regularis probaverim , quippe qui haec feci quae". 3 pp. In fine condition. € 350

91. Edmond Hébert (Villefargeau, 1812 - Paris, 1890) Geology Autograph letter signed in French, dated 10 Août 1869 by the French geologist. Hébert addresses a colleague, refusing his invitation to attend the next Italian Society for Natural Sciences meeting as: “…j’ai cette année un grand projet de travail dans le nord de l’Europe, et je pars demain matin pour le mettre à exécution - Je me dirige sur Berlin, Copenhague…”. 1 p. ¼. In fine condition. € 60

92. José-Mari de Heredia (Fortuna Cafeyere, 1842 - Seine-et-Oise, 1905) Parnassianism movement Autograph letter signed, dated Paris ce 1 Nov 1894 by the Cuban-born French poet associated with the Parnassianism movement. De Heredia writes to a gentleman, apologizing for not being able to see him that Friday and scheduling another meeting. 1 p. In fine condition. € 80 93. Édouard Herriot (Troyes, 1872 - Saint-Genis-Laval, 1957) André Suares Autograph letter signed, dated Paris le 29 nov. 1929 by the French Radical politician and three times Prime Minister of France. Herriot addresses André Suares, complimenting him on his book: “…Je reçois ce magnifique exemplaire de Variables. Je vous en remercie; depuis longtemps je vous admire. Je vous le dit du fond d’une conscience qui se croit assez franche…”. 1 p. In fine condition. Included: visiting card with autograph letter of thanks. In fine condition. € 50

94. Alexander Alexandrovich Herzen (Vladimir, 1839 - Lausanne, 1906) Gabriel Monod Autograph letter signed, dated 21 Luglio 82, by the Russian physiologist and professor at Lausanne Faculty of Medicine. Herzen addresses a gentleman, thanking him for the book he sent him: “…ne ho scritto a mio cognato, Prof. [Gabriel] Monod, direttore della Revue Historique, a Parigi; (…) Egli è anche in grado di darle tutti i ragguagli relativamente ad un traduttore e ad un editore…”. Alexander was the son of the renowned Russian writer and politician. His sister, Olga Herzen, married the French historian and founder of the Revue Historique Gabriel Monod. 2 pp. In fine condition. € 1200 95. Alexander Alexandrovich Herzen (Vladimir, 1839 - Lausanne, 1906) Revue Historique Autograph letter signed in Italian, dated 17/IX/82 by the Russian physiologist. Herzen sends a brief note to a gentleman: “…Mio cognato ha ricevuto il volume che Lei gli ha mandato e la sua rivista ne parlerà…”. 1 p. In fine condition. € 600

96. Theodor Fr. Heyse (Oldenburg, 1803 - Florence, 1884) Classical philology Correspondence consisting of six autograph letters signed, all dated 1836, by the German classical philologist and writer. Heyse addresses Benedetto Monti in Tivoli, concerning archaeological studies in Corfù and other matters concerning the study of classical philology. For a total of 15 pp. € 450

97. Thomas Hussey (County Meath, 1746 - Waterford, 1803) American War of Independence Letter signed in French, dated Londres ce 8 sep.re 1785 by the Irish bishop and diplomat, known for having taken part in the secret peace agreement between Spain and Great Britain during the American War of Independence. Hussey addresses a gentleman, member of the Royal Academy in Berlin: "...c'est une raison de plus pour qu'il puisse meriter votre amitié, puisque c’est par son canal que nous nous renouvellons notre correspondence. De mon côté, elle ne tombera plus. Donnez moi, seulemnet signe de vie, et vous entendez tout ce que je puis vous fournir de ce pays ci...". 2 pp. In fine condition. € 450 98. Paget Jackson Toynbee (Wimbledon, 1855 - Burnham, 1932) Autograph letter signed, dated 20 Feb. 1901 by the Dante English scholar. Toynbee addresses an editor concerning a publication: “…I am quite willing to send you more material for a second vol of my Ricerche, if there is any chance of its being published without undue delay…”. 1 p. on postcard. In fine condition. € 120

99. Jean Jaurès (Castres, 1859 - Paris, 1914) French Socialism - L’Humanité Letter signed in French, dated Paris le 7bre 1905 by the French politician, founder of the French socialist party and director of the newspaper L’Humanité. Jaurès addresses a gentleman, kindly refusing the invitation to the Congresso Internazionale di Venezia, as the electoral tour in his constituency keeps him very busy. 3 pp. In fine condition. € 350

100. Chian Kai-shek (Xikou, 1887 - Shihlin, 1975) Photographic portrait with autograph signature of the Chinese politician, revolutionary and military leader who led the Republic of China from 1928 to 1975. Included: typed letter signed, dated December 16 1966 by hand of secretary. 1 p. with letterhead. In fine condition. Envelope included. € 950

101. Urho Kekkonen (Pielavesi, 1900 - Helsinki, 1986) Finland Photographic portrait with autograph signature [1962 ca.] by the President of Finland (1956-1982). In fine condition. € 100 102. Maurice George Kendall (Kettering, 1907 - Redhill, 1983) Mathematics and Statistics Typed letter signed, dated 30th April, 1952 by the British mathematician and statistician. Kendall addresses a colleague: “…As regards the candidacy of von Schelling, I should be willing to support him if he is put forward as a member of Germany, but if he is a naturalized American I think we ought to leave it to the Americans to put him forward. The point about this is that the Americans over the past year or two have tended to spoil their own market by putting forward too many names…”. ½ p. on letterhead. In fine condition. € 120

103. Klabund, Alfred Henschke (Crossen an der Oder, 1890 - Davos, 1928) German Literature Autograph letter signed on a postcard, dated 9 VI. 1924 by the German writer, poet and playwright: ”...Come rappresentante di diversi giornali importanti della Germania (...) il sottoscritto si pregia di domandarle una tessera di stampa per una rappresentazione del 'Nero'...". 1 p. inscribed with pencil. € 150

104. József Kovacsics (Vasszentmihály, 1919 - Budapest, 2003) Mathematics and statistician Typed letter signed, dated Budapest, le 29 Décembre 1970 by the Hungarian mathematician, demographer and statistician, professor at ELTE in Budapest. Kovacsics writes to a colleague: “…Je vous félicite de votre élection parmi les membres de l’Institut International de Statistique…”. ½ p. In fine condition. Envelope included. € 100 105. Bruno Kreisky (Vienna, 1911 - ib., 1990) Photographic portrait with autograph signature [1961 ca.] by the Austrian chancellor (1970-1983). Copyright by “Photo SIMONIS” in Wien. In fine condition. € 50

106. Arthur Krupp (Vienna, 1856 - Berndorf, 1938) Travel to Java Typed letter signed in German, dated 27.9.1927 by the Austrian industrialist, nephew of the founder of the Berndorfer Metallwarenfabrik. Krupp addresses the ethnologist Franz Heger (1853-1931), curator of the Natural History Museum in Wien: “…Von einer Reise wieder hiher zurückgekommen, fand ich Ihr liebenswürdiges Schreiben com 22. September vor, das mich bedauern liess, während Ihrer Anwesenheit in Berndorf nicht dort gewesen zu sein, um mit Ihnen über Java, das ich vor 2 Jahren per Automobil ganz durchquerte, sprechen zu können…”. Translated: “…Having returned from a trip up here, I found your kind letter com 22 September, which made me regret not having been there during your presence in Berndorf to be able to talk to you about Java, which I crossed completely by automobile 2 years ago…”. 1 p. on letterhead. In fine condition. € 250 107. Bernard-Germain-de Lacépède (Agen, 1756 - Épinay-sur-Seine, 1825) Science Autograph letter signed, dated Paris le 30 Germinal an 13 [3rd of April 1805] by the French naturalist and pupil of the naturalist Georges-Louis Leclerc de Buffon (1707-1788). As Grand- Chancelier, de Lacépède addresses General Jean Jacques Avril, concerning decisions reached by the Emperor. 1 p. In fine condition. € 150 108. Bernard Germain de Lacépède (Agen, 1756 - Epinay-sur-Seine, 1825) Legion d’honneur Autograph letter signed, dated Paris le 22 Juin 1809 by the French naturalist. De Lacépède addresses Monsieur Dobanton: "...vous venez de reprendre du service dans le 5eme bataillon du 4eme Reg. de ligne. Je me suis empressé d'en informer son excellence le grand trésorier pour que vous (...) aucun rétard dans le payement du traitement auquel vous avait droit en votre qualité d'officier de la légion d'honneur". 1 p. In fine condition. € 100 109. Gilbert du Motier de La Fayette (Château de Chavaniac, 1757 - Paris, 1834) Antislavery Fragment of an autograph letter signed in French (final part), dated jeudi by the French military, officer during the American Revolution (1775-1783) and the French Revolution (1789): "...j'ai envoyé ce matin au feuilletton ... une declaration des habitants de la guyane sur le gouvernement actuel de portugal qui peut aussi faire un motif d'embargo...". Applied on a paper. In fine condition. € 400

110. Paulos Lampros (Kalarites, 1820 - Athens, 1887) Numismatic Two autograph letters signed in Italian, both dated Corfù 1855 by the Greek numismatic, author of the volume "Monete inedite dei Gran Maestri dell’Ordine di S.Giovanni di Gerusalemme in Rodi" (, 1865). The letters are addressed to the German painter Carl Christian Vogel von Vogelstein (1788-1868), concerning the exchange of ancient coins, we report an extract as example: "...Attendo da giorno in giorno da Levante molte monete, ove spero ci saranno anco di quelle che Lei desidera, ed appena giuntemi con tutta premura gliele spedirò. Monete di Gadafredo di Bouillon e di suo fratello Baldovino non si conoscono. Di Catterina Cornaro si conosce una sola moneta, ed è così nova che neppure io la vidi mai e se la potessi acquistare per la mia collezione ne pagherei volentieri 200 o 250 franchi per averla. Di suo figlio non si conoscono monete. Mi rincresce molto di non poterle accontentare rilasciandole le monete de’ Patriarchi d’Aquileja per Fr. 100. L’assicuro, mio Signore, che a me costano fr. 125...”. For a total of 4 pp. In good condition. € 450 111. Reginald N. W. Larking (1868-1943) Scotia Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed dated 1923 of the Scottish Colonel. In fine condition. € 50

112. Claude Le Maire (Dôle, 1570 - Grenoble, 1630) Collège de Chambéry Autograph document signed in French, dated Chambery ce dixhuitième juillet mille six cent quatorze by the French clergyman, Rector of the Collège de Chambéry, who joined the Society of Jesus in 1590. Le Maire addresses a gentleman, concerning some payments "...pour la fabrique du collège...". 1 p. In good condition. € 200 113. Mathieu de Lesseps (, 1771 - , 1832) Gulf of Tunis Letter signed in French, dated Livourne le 22 Aout 1808 by the French diplomat, father of the diplomat and entrepreneur . Consul in Morocco and General Commissioner in Leghorn. De Lesseps addresses the gentlemen concerning a dangerous situation for ships headed to Algeria, because of military action from “trois frégates algerienne…de la même nation…croisent depuis le Cap Bon jusqu’ à Portofarina et bloquent l’entrée du Golphe de Tunis arretant tous les batiments destinés pour le port…”. 2 pp. In fine condition. € 150

114. Heinrich Lübke (Sundern, 1894 - Bonn, 1972) Photographic portrait with autograph signature [1961 ca.] by the President of West Germany from 1959 to 1969. In fine condition. € 80

115. Hubert Lyautey (Nancy, 1854 - Thorey, 1934) Indochina, Madagascar and Morocco Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed dated 1921 by the French Army general and colonial administrator in Indochina, Madagascar. First Resident-General in Morocco (1912-1925). Marked by “Deley” photographer. In fine condition. € 150 116. Salvator de Madariaga (La Coruña, 1886 - Locarno, 1978) European Community Autograph document by the Spanish diplomat and writer, awarded the Charlemagne Prize in 1973. Draft page from the historical essay Vida del muy magnífico señor don Cristóbal Colón (1940): “…La humanidad puiede saber dónde va aun cuando sus adalides no lo sepan. Nada importó tu persona. Entre Europa, América, sólo fuiste un puente de carne colorida. No descubriste América, que era lo que la humanidad buscaba; descubristes “Las Indias”, que no existían mas que en tu imaginación…”. 1 p. In fine condition. € 240

117. Ernest Martinenche (Calvisson, 1869 - La Croix-Valmer, 1941) Spanish Literature Autograph letter signed, dated Paris le 7 Juillet 1916 by the French literate, president of the Centre for Franco-Hispanic studies at Paris University and specialist in Hispanic literature. Martinenche addresses a gentleman: “…Depuis plusieurs années je tâche de développer nos relations intellectuelles et universitaires avec les nations de langue espagnole. C’est vous dire que je serai très heureux de prêter mon concours à votre oeuvre. Il ne me sera malheureusement pas possible d’assister demain à la réunion de votre Comité…”. 1 p. on letterhead. In fine condition. € 100 118. Prosper Mérimée (Paris, 1803 - Cannes, 1870) Cabinet du Ministre de l'intérieur Autograph letter signed, dated 10 aôut by the French writer, author of the novella Carmen which became the basis for Georges Bizet’s opera Carmen (1875). Mérimée takes arrangements for a meeting: “…vous m'obligeriez infiniment en restant chez vous jusqu'à 1 heure...". 1 p. with letterhead 'Cabinet du Ministre de l'intérieur'. € 150

119. Prosper Mérimée (Paris, 1803 - Cannes, 1870) L'Imperatrice a changé l'heure du rendez vous Autograph letter signed, dated Jeudi by the French writer. Mérimée addresses a lady: “…voulez vous permettre que je ne vienne vous prendre qu’à 2 heures au lieu de midi. L'Imperatrice a changé‚ l'heure du rendez vous…” Under Napoleon III, Mérimée was appointed Inspector to the Ministry of Cultural Affairs. € 200 120. Jacob Moleschott (1822-1893), Elsa Moleschott (1855-1897) , Carlo Moleschott (1851-1928) Big album sheet with autograph signatures of the Dutch physiologist and politician, along with signatures of his daughter and son dated 1892. Elsa Moleschott signs a quotation by Victor Hugo: "L'étoile qui regarde et la fleur qui respire, tout est flamme ou parfum". 1 p. In fine condition. € 200 121. Guy Mollet (Fiers, 1905 - Paris, 1975) French Prime Minister Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed and dated 1961 by the French politician, socialist leader and French Prime Minister (1956-1957). In fine condition. € 80

122. Peter of Montenegro (Cetinje, 1889 - Merano, 1932) Prince of Montenegro Beautiful large format full-figure photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed dated Rome le 5.Mai 1918 by the Prince of Montenegro, heir to the throne of . Lightly faded. In good condition. € 240 123. Violet Wegner (London 1887- Montecarlo 1960) Princess of Montenegro Large format portrait of a drawing depicting the English music hall performer. Portrait signed in the lower margin “Ant Argnani”. In fine condition. € 180

124. Eugénie de Montijo (Granada, 1826 - Madrid, 1920) Tristan Lambert Autograph letter signed, dated 3 Janvier/84 by the Empress of France, wife of Napoléon III. The Empress addresses her long time friend and politician Tristan Lambert: “…je ne doute pas de la sincerité de vos voeux, sachant que vos sentiments pour moi n’ont pas varié…”. 1 p. In fine condition. € 300 125. Giovanni Battista Montini (Concesio, 1897 - Castel Gandolfo, 1978) Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed by the future Pope Paul VI, here signed as Archbishop of Milan (1954). In fine condition. € 600

126. George Edward Moore (London, 1873 - Cambridge, 1958) Analytical philosophy movement Interesting autograph letter signed in Italian, dated 1 Giugno 1901 by the English philosopher, co- founder with Russell, Wittgenstein and Frege of the analytical philosophy movement. Moore addresses a gentleman, concerning some studies by Karl Witte (1800-1883) about the identity of the author of the “Comento Anonimo”, an early commentary on Dante’s Inferno, who remained anonymous, attributed to Graziolo Bambaglioli (1291-1342): “…Acchiudo un estratto della lettera del Prof. Carl Witte intorno alla scoperta dell’identità del cosidetto Comento Anonimo e quello del Bambaglioli. Mi rincresce di non aver una copia duplicata dell’Academy. Di quello avevo pubblicato estratti del Codice di Lord Vermon contenente il frammento del Comento del Bambaglioli, confrontati coi luoghi paralleli del ‘Comento Anonimo”. Avevo anche veduto alla sfuggita il Codice originale Bembaglioliano nella Bibl. Colombina di Siviglia…” Translation: "I enclose an extract of the letter by Prof. Carl Witte regarding the discover of the identity of the so called Comento Anonimo and that of Bambaglioli. Unfortunately I do not had a duplicate copy of the Academy. I had published extracts of the Code by Lord Vermon containing the fragment of Bambaglioli's Comento, compared with parallel sections of the 'Comento Anonimo'. I also had a quick look at the original Bambaglioli Code in the Columbine Library in Seville…" . 3 pp. in Italian. In fine condition. € 300

127. Frederick Mosteller (Clarksburg, 1916 - Arlington, 2006) Mathematics and Statistics Two typed letters signed, dated 1970 and 1972 by the American mathematitian, statistician, founder of Harvard’s Department of Statistics. A. August 7, 1970. Mosteller addresses a colleague asking for “…reprints left on your works on contingency tables…”. ½ p. “Harvard University” letterhead. Envelope included. Typed letter signed with the answer of the addressee included. B. June 9, 1972. Mosteller thanks his colleague for having sent him the reprints. ½ p. on “Harvard University” letterhead. € 100 128. Napoleon I (Ajaccio, 1769 - Saint Helena, 1821) Order of the Iron Crown Interesting and long document signed, dated Quartier Impérial d’Erfurth le 24 Octobre 1813 by the French Emperor and revolutionary. With an Imperial decree, Napoleon lists here 54 names of military figures to be appointed Knights of the Order of the Iron Crown, an order created by himself in 1805 after his coronation as King of Italy: “…Art 1. Sont nommés Commandeurs de l’ordre de la Couronne le Sr. Moroni Général de Brigade au service de notre Royaume d’Italie. Buffon, chef de Bataillon (…) Sont nommés Chevaliers de l’ordre de la couronne de fer les Sr. Locatelli, Inspecteur aux Revues au service du Roy.e d’Italie. Bersaldi, Major d’artillerie chef de D[ivisio].n au Ministère de la Guerre…”. This chivalric order of merit was divided into three classes, consisting of 20 grand cross knights, 100 commander knights, and 500 ordinary knights. 4 pp. In fine condition. € 1800

129. Claude Nicaise (Dijon 1623 - 1701) Henry Noris Autograph letter signed in Latin, dated 2 gennaio 1696 by the Abbé, scholar and expert in antiquities. N. addresses the Cardinal and theologian Henry Noris (1631-1704), Prefect of the Vatican Library. 2 pp. Spots of humidity do not compromise the readability of the text. € 400

130. Max Nordau (Pest, 1849 - Paris, 1923) Zionism Autograph letter signed in German, dated Paris 1. August 1892 by the Hungarian leader and physician. Addressed to the socialist politician and correspondent for the newspaper Berlinertageblatt Emil Barth (1879-1941), a key figure in the German Revolution of 1918. 3 pp. ½. Printed signature of the author is applied below the original. In fine condition. € 450 131. Charles Nordmann (Saint-Imier, 1881 - Paris, 1940) Astronomy Autograph note signed on a visiting card by the French astronomer. Nordmann who sends a note of thanks to a colleague. 1 p. In fine condition. € 40

132. Juan Carlos Oganía (Marcos Paz, 1914 - Buenos Aires, 1995) Argentina Photographic portrait with autograph signature by the first President of Argentina (1966-1970) after a coup d’état unseating Arturo Umberto Illia. Included: typed letter signed by a secretary thanking the correspondent. 1 p. with letterhead. In fine condition. € 70 133. Pascual Ortiz Rubio (Morelia, 1877 - Mexico City, 1963) Mexico Photographic portrait with autograph signature [1962 ca.] of the President of Mexico (1930-1932). In fine condition. € 120

134. Edmond Perrier (1844-1921) Zoology Autograph letter signed in French, dated 12 Aout 1926 by the French zoologist. Addressed to a colleague on administrative matters. 1 p. with letterhead. € 50 135. François Alexandre Piédagnel (Cherbourg, 1831 - Neuilly-sur-Seine, 1903) Jules Janin Autograph letter signed, dated Paris le 14 Juillet [1880 ca.] by the French writer. Piédagnel addresses a gentleman: “…j’enverrai prochainement à l’excellent Colonel Haaff trois ou quatre des journaux dans lesquels j’ai parlé du 2 vol. des Lectures Choisies. Vous verrez que dans chacun de ces articles j’ai annoncé vos Mélodiés… j’en parlerai plus longuement à la première occasion favorable (…) j’attends impatiemment votre étude pratique sur – ou plutôt contre les femmes. Elle promet d’être extrêmement intéressante…”. 2 pp. In fine condition. € 70

136. José Salomé Pina (Mexico City 1830 - ib., 1909) Mexico Very rare autograph letter signed, dated 4 d'aout 1859 by the renowned Mexican painter, professor at the San Carlos Academy. Salomé Pina addresses the director of the Royal Fine Arts Academy for: "...une permission pour faire quelques esquisses dans les Galeries de l'Academie Royalle des Beaux Arts...". 1 p. In good condition, with small tear on the address page at the left bottom margin. € 450

137. Arkadi Polunin (Novorossiysk, 1889 - Dreux, 1933) Affaire Conradi - Lausanne Very rare autograph letter signed in French, dated Paris le 27. fevr. 24 by the protagonist of the Affaire Conradi. Polounine addresses a lawyer: "Je m'empresse de vous apporter ma plus vive reconnaissance pour les aimables paroles que vous avez bien voulu m'adresser...". Along with his accomplice Moritz Conradi, they were accused of the assassination of the Soviet diplomat Vaclav Vorowsky in May 1923 in Lausanne. Fled to Switzerland in 1921, Polunin was secretary at the Red Cross in Geneva, where he met his companion from the Russian White Army, Moritz Konradi. After the violence experienced during civil war in Russia, Polunin developed a desire for revenge against the Red Army, that is why when the two came to know about the visit in Geneva of the diplomat they immediately chose their victim. Konradi was the one who shot. During the process, the two were acquitted by the Swiss judges with the deterrent of “acting under the pressure of circumstances arising from his past”. The case discredited Swiss justice internationally and worsened relations with the Soviet union. Polounine's lawyer, the Genevan Théodore Aubert, founder the Aubert’s League against Communism, stated before the process: “This will not be the trial of Konradi and Polunin, but the trial of Bolshevism, and Bolshevism must be convicted.”. After the acquittal Polunin was expelled from Switzerland and fled to France, where he died in unclear circumstances in 1933. 1 p. In fine condition. Included: fragment with autograph signature. € 900

138. Tyrone Power (1914 - 1958) and Annabella (1907 - 1996) Suzanne Charpentier Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed, not dated [1938] by the American actor, who appeared in dozens of film between 1930 and 1950. Power is here depicted with his wife and actress Annabella (Suzanne Charpentier), to whom he was married from 1939 to 1948. Marked with dry stamp “Rex Foto/Caradossi”. In fine condition. € 450

139. Henri de Régnier (Honfleur, 1864 - Paris, 1936) French Symbolism Two autograph letters signed, dated 1922 and 1924, by the French symbolist poet. A. 29 Mars 22 [London]. Addressed to the writer Charles de Richter (1887-1975), sending him his adhesion to the “Comité”. 1 p. In fine condition. B. Venise 10 Aug 24. Addressed to journalist Robert de Traz (1884-1951) founder of La revue de Genève, he states he cannot accept “…la proposition de ses amis d’Egypte…”. 1 p. In fine condition. € 150 140. Auguste Robert (Paris, 1813 - ib., 1883) La Nuit des Morts Two autograph letter signed in French by the French poet, awarded with the 1852 Prix Maillé- Latour-Landry for his drama Le Connétable de Bourbon. A. Paris, le 9 février 1869. Addressed to a colleague: “…Je m’empresse de vous remercier de l’obligeance que vous avez mise à me donner les renseignements … relatifs au compte rendu de M. Jules Levallois [Man of letters, 1829-1903]…”. 1 p. In fine condition. B. Paris le 26 7bre 1871. To his collaborator: “…Voici, selon toute probabilité, mon solde définitf, à moins que vous ne jugiez à propos, M. Staaf et vous, de réclamer mon concours pour quelque notice qui resterait à faire. J’ai lu avec beaucoup de soin et d’attention la Nuit des Morts, et j’affirme sur ma conscience que M. [Charles] Grandsard mérite une mention fort honorable dans La Littérature française…”. 3 pp. In fine conditio € 100

141. Edouard Rod (Nyon, 1857 - Grasse,1910) Fritz Sarrasin Autograph letter signed in French, dated Genève 11 avril 1891 by the Swiss novelist and journalist. Rod addresses a gentleman discussing the publication and translation of some books and then mentions the re-edition of volumes by naturalist and explorer Fritz Sarrasin (1859-1912), who is on a mission in New Caledonia: “…M. Sarrasin est actuellement substitut du Procureur de la République à Nouméa…”. 1 p. ½. In fine condition. € 150 142. Helge Rode (Frederiksberg, 1870 - ib., 1937) Danmark Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed by the Danish writer and journalist. Rode is shown in profile, looking out of a window. In fine condition. € 150

143. Paul Sabatier (Saint-Michel-de-Chabrillanoux, 1858 - Strasbourg, 1928) St. Francis Autograph letter signed in French, dated 10 Janvier 1899 by the French clergyman, author of the first modern biography on St. Francis of Assisi and nominated five times for the Nobel Prize in Literature. Sabatier addresses a gentleman, concerning a St. Francis parchment: “…Je compte aller à Rome vers la fin de l’hiver et pouvoir étudier alors ce précieux parchemin. Mais pour que je puisse dès maintenant me faire une idée … de son contenu et de ses variantes je désirais en avoir une copie…”. 3 pp. ½. In fine condition. € 120 144. Albert Sabin (Bialystok, 1906 - Washington, 1993) Poliomyelites vaccine Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed by the Polish-American doctor, developer of the polio vaccine, President of the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel. In fine condition. € 300

145. Jean Sartène (Sartène 1870 ça - Paris 1934) Grand Guignol Autograph letter signed in French, dated Paris 24 Nov 1903 by the French playwright (Grand Guignol). Sartène addresses to an Italian colleague: “…Je vous remercie sincèrement des bonnes paroles que vous avez écrites sur ma Griffe que mon cher ami C. A. Traversi a traduite. Il y a longtemps que je connais vos érudites dissertations sur le théâtre de France et vos éloges m’ont ravi (…) Je vous envoie, avec ce courrier, avec la Griffe, Le Hotteu, une étude de moeurs paysannes et le Revenant un drame intime – je vous serai très obligé si vous vouliez, dans La Domenica…”. 2 pp. In fine condition. € 180

146. I. Richard Savage (1926-2004) Mathematics and Statistics Typed letter signed, dated June 30 , 1965 by the American mathematician and statistician, professor at Yale University. Addressed to a colleague: “…I would appreciate receiving a reprint of the following article : “…The generical term in the tables of cograduation and contragraduation”….” ½ p. with “Florida State University” letterhead. In fine condition. € 80 147. William Scharnhorst (Hannover, 1786 - Bad Ems, 1854) Waterloo Autograph letter signed in German, not dated, by the Prussian Infantry General. Scharnhorst served with Field Marshal von Blucher army as staff officer and was Wellington's assistant in the battle of Waterloo. ½ p. In fine condition. € 90

148. Samuel Schmettau (Berlin, 1684 – ib., 1751) Second Slesian war Two important autograph letters signed, dated Metz le 16 sept le spor à 7heures 1744 and Metz le 18 sept. 1744 by the Prussian Generalfeldmarshall, addressed to Emperor Charles VII, concerning the preparation of the Second Slesian war in 1744. We report an extract as an example: "...Comme M. D’allion est parti le 17 après midy, pour aller en passant trouver Votre Majesté en Bohème, afin de recevoir d’Elles les inflactions necessaires, je lui ai donné avec une lettre pour V.M. dont je joins ici la copie...". For a total of 7 pp. In fine condition. € 500 149. Johann Friedrich von Schulte (Winterberg, 1827 - Merano, 1914) Autograph letter signed in German, dated Prag den 18 Mai 1855 by the German historian and professor of canon law. Schulte opposed the First Vatican Council, and was architect of the basic templates regarding church law for organization of the German Old Catholic Church. He was also author of the Synodal- und Gemeindeordnung of 1874, the fundamental law of the Old Catholic Church in Germany. € 50

150. Jagatjit Singh of Kapurthala (Kapurthala, 1872 - Bombay, 1949) India Photographic portrait with autograph signature, dated 6.11.35 by the Maharaja of Kapurthala, ruler of the princely state of the British Empire (1877-1949). In fine condition. € 120 151. Ishar Singh (Nainwa, 1895 - ib., 1963) India Photographic portrait with autograph dedication signed, dated 1st November 1929 of the officer to the Kingdom of India. In fine condition. € 120

152. Paul Steffen (Chicago, 1922 - Calcata 2010) Dance Photograph with autograph dedication signed, dated 1953 by the American dancer and choreographer. On the verso is noted: “La Piazza/1953”. In fine condition. € 50 153. (Munich, 1915 - , 1988) Germany Photographic portrait with autograph signature [1956 ca.] of the German politician. In fine condition. € 50

154. Hermann Sudermann (Matziken 1857 - Berlin, 1928) Autograph signature on postcard depicting the German writer and playwright, author of the novel Frau Sorge (1887). 1 p. In fine condition. € 80 155. Wilhelm of Sweden (Trosa, 1884 - Stenhammar, 1965) Sweden Photographic portrait with autograph signature and date 1912 of the Prince of Sweden and Norway, son of Gustav V. Marked by the photographer “Atelier Jaeger/Stockholm”. In fine condition. € 200 156. Emmanuel Joseph Sieyès (Fréjus, 1748 - Paris, 1836) French Revolution Autograph letter signed, dated 15 Mars 1824 by the French Roman Catholic clergyman, considered one of the political theorists of the French Revolution. Sieyès addresses the French Maître des comptes Michel Claude Carret (1743-1818): “…je souhaite le bonjour à Monsieur Carret et lui envoye sous ce pli, la lettre qu’il veut bien se charger de remettre à son addresse…”. ½ p. In fine condition. € 200

157. Lajos Thirring (Budapest, 1899 - ib., 1983) Autograph letter signed in French, dated Budapest 1972-6-24 by the Hungarian statistician and professor. Thirring thanks a gentleman for having sent him “…trois publications…”. 1 p. In fine condition. € 50

158. Friedrich August Gottreu Tholuck (Breslau, 1799 - Halle 1877) German Protestantism Autograph letter signed in French, dated Turin le 23 Sept. 1845 by the German Protestant theologian. Tholuck addresses a gentleman: “…les esprits qui aiment le Seigneur est un des plus beaux témoignage que notre foi n’est pas une illusion, qu’elle à un base dans le monde à l’avenir. Ce ne sont que les ruines de cette plante céleste que nous approuverons ici bas, nous la verrons éclaircie et se développer dans notre céleste patrie…”. Beautiful letter with important spiritual content reflecting the theologian's doctrine. 3 pp. In fine condition. € 600

159. Moïse Tshombe (Musumba, 1919 - El Biar, 1969) Congo Photographic portrait with autograph signature [1960 ca.] of the President of the secessionist State of Katanga (1960-1963 and Prime minister of the German Protestant(1964-1965). In fine condition. € 200

160. Akim Volynsky (Zhitomir, 1861 - Leningrad, 1926) Russian Literature Correspondence consisting of 17 autograph letters signed, by the Russian art critic and translator, concerning some texts to be translated into Russian and on other matters concerning Russian history, literature an dance. We report an extract as an example: "La sua piccola biografia è tradotta e sarà stampata in volume prima di ottobre. Vorrei avere un ritratto buono e grande del ritratto di Villani (Se è possibile con poche parole del Autore dedicative) che farò riprodurre per la edizione russa. Vogliamo anche aggiungere una traduzione delle prediche (poche) di Savonarola". For a total of 28 pp. In fine condition. Envelopes included. € 800 161. [George Washington] Robert Spring (1813-1876) Historical fakers and forgers Autograph document signed “G. Washington”, dated Jany 8th 1781 by the English-born antiquarian and bookseller, settled in Philadelphia around 1858, who forged letters from important historical figures such as Benjamin Franklin, Horatio Nelson and others. In this forged letter, George Washington addresses the Sheriff of Windham, Connecticut: “…At the urgent solicitation of several of the Selectmen of the town of Orange I hereby authorize you to discharge from custody Samuel Felgate now a prisoner and confined by Military order…”. 1 p. In fine condition. € 450

162. William Whitmee (Norfolk 1851 - Roma 1909) English Catholicism Autograph letter signed, dated 7 Nov 1905 by the English clergyman, Rector of the church of San Silvestro in Capite in Rome who dedicated his life to the care of indigent children: “Ho l’onore di esprimere i miei sentimenti di ringraziamenti e di riconoscenza alla S.V. per la nomina come socio Residente dell’Accademia dei XXIV Virorum. Sono veramente confuso di tale onore…”. 1 p. In fine condition. € 120 163. Wilhelm II (Berlin, 1859 - Doorn, 1941) Document signed, dated Rom, den 22 April 1893, by the last German Emperor. Wilhelm signs an acknowledgement document granted to a man, whose name is cancelled, “…Kommander der … Infanterie Regiment…”. 1 p. on letterhead with Imperial dry stamp at the bottom. In fine condition. € 350 164. Harold Wilson (Huddersfield, 1916 - London, 1995) Great Britain Photographic portrait with autograph signature [1960 ca.] of the British politician and twice Prime Minister of the UK (1964-1970 ; 1974-1976). Wilson is depicted in his living room with his wife and son. In fine condition. € 70

165. Felix Yusupov (Saint Petersburg, 1887 - Paris, 1967) Assassination of Grigori Rasputin Autograph signature and date Rome 1920 on a postcard depicting the Russian Prince at a young age, married to the Tsar’s niece Irina Alexandrovna. Yusupov is best known for taking part in the assassination of Grigori Rasputin in 1916. In fine condition. € 800 Signed Pennants

166. Kingdom of Pennant signed by the Premier of Belgium Gaston Eyskens (1905-1988), accompanied with a typed letter signed by secretary, dated Bruxelles le 19 Fevrier 1970. 1 p. with letterhead “Cabinet du Premier Ministre”. In fine condition. € 150

167. Republic of China Small flag of the Republic of China, accompanied with a typed letter signed, dated Rome, il 3 giugno 1970 by secretary Bing. F. Yen to Italian Chinese Embassy, attaching another small sample of the Republic flag and stating in Italian: “…si comunica che il Presidente non è in grado di aderire alla sua richiesta di apporre l’autografo sulla bandiera cinese che Ella gli ha mandato, in quanto precise disposizioni vietano di alterare la bandiera nazionale con scritte…”. 1 p. with letterhead “Embassy of The Republic of China”. In fine condition. € 250 168. Federal Republic of Germany Pennant signed by the Chancellor of West Germany Ludwig Erhard (1963-1966). A visiting card and envelope are included. In fine condition. € 150

169. Federal Republic of Germany Two pennants signed, one by the Chancellor of West Germany (1966-1969), the other by the Vice-Chancellor and Nobel Prize , Nobel Peace Prize in 1971. A visiting card of Erhard and envelope are included. In fine condition. € 320 170. Federal Republic of Germany Pennant signed by the Chancellor of West Germany (1974-1979). A visiting card and envelope are included. In fine condition. € 120

171. United States of America Pennant signed by the mayor of New York City and congressman John Lindsay. In fine condition. € 100 172. United States of America Pennant signed by the U.S. Senator from Minnesota Eugene McCarthy. Envelope included. In fine condition. € 150

173. United States of America Pennant signed by the 38th vice president of the United States Hubert Humphrey (1965-1969). In fine condition. € 150 174. United States of America Pennant signed by the American chemist and peace activist Linus Pauling, awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1954. Envelope included. € 200

175. United States of America Pennant applied on paper, signed below by the American diplomat Sargent Shriver, 1st Director of the Peace Corps, brother-in-law of John F. Kennedy. In fine condition. Included: typed letter signed, dated March 26, 1970 by the diplomat. Envelope included. € 120

176. Swiss Confederation Pennant signed by the Swiss oceanographer Jacques Piccard, known for his studies on ocean currents and the exploration of the Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean. Envelope included. In fine condition. € 180 Privacy

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