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Non-Sport Autographs
12 Lots
 Lot 189. Vintage (1888) Framed Cabinet Photos of Grover Cleveland and His Wife, Frances. Cleveland is the only President to serve two interrupted terms. Elected in 1884, he was defeated for re-election in 1888, then elected again in 1892. The two cabinet photos, each 4 ¼” x 6”, are by J. McGill of New York. Each features gold type on a maroon mount. Under Grover Cleveland’s name, the text reads “Democratic Candidate for President. 1888.” The photos and cards are ex-m with some residue on the blank backs from masking tape used in framing them. They are matted and contained in a vintage wood frame.
Winning Bid $61.
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 Lot 190. Famous Leaders and Battle Scenes of the Civil War from Frank Leslie’s Illustrated. This impressive oversized book, published in 1896, contains 544 pages of mostly woodcut prints and some text. On pages that are 12” x 17”, it pictures leaders and scenes of the Civil War. Louis S. Moat edited this hardbound volume, which also is known as the Illustrated History of the Civil War. There is a tear along the spine that extends 4” in from the bottom. G-vg binding with ex to ex-m contents. On the Internet, one seller is offering single pages from this volume at $20+, and 1977 reprints are being offered for $100 and more. This is the real thing.
Winning Bid $354.
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 Lot 191. Ticket for an 1899 Washington, D.C., Event Honoring Admiral George Dewey. On May 1, 1898, early in the Spanish-American war, Admiral Dewey attacked the Spanish Pacific fleet at Manila Bay in the Philippines. Within six hours, without any U.S. loss of life, Dewey had sunk or captured all of the Spanish ships. As a result of his success, Dewey became a hero in the U.S. Congress appointed him the first Admiral of the Navy. When he returned to the U.S. in 1899, events honoring him were held throughout the country, including a reception in Washington, D.C. The ticket for the reception has a vg front. There is paper loss on the blank back. A stamp on the back indicates that the ticket was purchased in Sept. 1899.
Winning Bid $45.
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 Lot 192. Rare Ticket for the 1927 Washington, D.C., Event Honoring Charles Lindbergh. On May 21, 1927, Charles A. Lindbergh landed in Paris to complete the first solo non-stop flight across the Atlantic. On June 11, he returned to the U.S. That afternoon, at a reception on the grounds of the Washington Monument, President Calvin Coolidge awarded him the nation’s first Distinguished Flying Cross. Offered here is a ticket to this historic event. Full ticket. Tiny chip out of the top border; otherwise, a very nice ex.
Winning Bid $68.
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 Lot 193. 1935 National Theatre Program for “Declassee” Signed by Ethel Barrymore. A member of the famous Barrymore acting family, Ethel was a charismatic stage actress who achieved success in the movies as well. She appeared in such plays as Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” Ibsen’s “Doll House” and Maugham’s “The Constant Wife.” Appearing in her first movie in 1914, she was still in demand in supporting roles in the 1940s and early 1950s. In 1944, she earned the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress as Cary Grant’s mother in “None But the Lonely Heart.” She died in 1959. In 1935, she starred in “Dclass” at the National Theatre in Washington, D.C. In fountain pen, she signed the cover of the program. Her signature is a 10. Karl Nielsen, the play’s director, also signed.
Winning Bid $55.
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 Lot 194. 575 1920s-50s Washington, D.C., Theatre, Symphony Programs. Etc. These programs, play bills and promotional flyers reflect a significant slice of the D.C.’s cultural life, mainly in the 1930s-40s. In 1931, 27-year-old Dutch cellist Hans Kindler established the National Symphony Orchestra. His autograph, a large 10, is on the title page of a 1941 book. It comes with 75 programs, 65 from Kindler’s tenure and one from a1903-04 D.C. symphony. Also, Hans Kindler’s Programs, 1931-49, copy #4 of only 500, and a brief symphony history. The National Theatre accounts for about 175 programs, 140 from the 1920s-50s. Mary Pickford stars in a 1924 play; there is a 1926 play bill for Ben-Hur. Major stars are pictured: Tandy, Helen Hayes, Lahr, Chevalier, Tracy, Fonda, Mary Martin, Ethel Barrymore and many more. There also are six programs or play bills from Ford’s Theatre, five from the Olney, Md., Theatre, 16 from Poli’s, 10 from the Gayety, eight from Loew’s Capitol, 93 from Constitution Hall, three from B. F. Keith’s Theatre (1919-24), one from Shubert-Garrick (1922), four from Schubert-Belasco (1906-1932), 16 from the Sam S. Schubert Theatre, six from the Arena Stage, 10 from the Carter Barron, three from Lisner Auditorium, 34 from the Warner Theatre, one from the Earle Theatre (1925), 17 from the Kennedy Center and 27 from the Shady Grove Music Fair. More than 100 programs are from such sources as the Washington Choral Society, the Doctors’ Symphony, Washington Cathedral, the Columbia Theatre (1909), the Washington Ballet and Washington Auditorium (1925). These 575 publications average vg to vg-ex. Many 1940s-50s theatre programs have the original owner’s comments on them. For example, on Advise and Consent: “A strong show.” On Cat on a Hot Tin Roof : “How uncivilized can the theatre get. Thisset theatre back 1,000 years.” Additional details are available upon request. If you have an interest in the 1920-50 cultural history of D.C., this collection is for you!
Winning Bid $125.
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 Lot 195. Vintage Lone Ranger Collection. 1. 1939 Parker Brothers Lone Ranger Board Game. Missing the box and one silver piece. The board is ex-m and the box containing the playing pieces, a nice vg-ex. Missing one silver disc. 2. Late 1940s pedometer, ex. 3. Leather holster that pictures Tonto at the top and the Lone Ranger below. Writing on the back; vg. 4. 1978 Lone Ranger & Tonto Board Game from Warren. Missing one card. Vg+ to ex. 5. 1977 Halloween costume. No mask, ex-m. 6. 1997 Hallmark Lone Ranger lunch box ornament. Mint in the box.
Winning Bid $55.
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 Lot 197. 1942 Christy “Liberty Lives On” Poster Picturing Columbus’ Discovery of America. Famous for his “Christy Girls,” Howard Chandler Christy was one of the dominant U.S. illustrators of the first half of the 20th Century. In this 26 ½” x 40” World War II poster, Christy shows a large image of Columbus against the backdrop of a ship. In the background is a representation of “Lady Liberty.” Titled “Liberty Lives On,” the poster commemorates the 450th anniversary of the “Discovery of America.” It has a 7” tear at the top and various edge tears that fail to detract in any significant way from Christy’s dramatic artwork.
Winning Bid $61.
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 Lot 198. Vintage Advertising Thermometers (Mainly 1930s) with D.C. Scenes or Businesses. Fabulous collection of 11 picture thermometers, all promoting Washington, D.C. or Maryland (Thurmont, Frederick, Westminster, Knoxville) businesses. An 8” x 10” picture ad thermometer shows D.C. at cherry blossom time with the Washington Monument in the background. A second 8” x 10” features a ship, and a third features a dog herding sheep. The others, all about 4” x 5”, primarily present rustic scenes of cabins, mountains or both. One shows a church. Nine are from the 1930s or 1940s. The glass of one is cracked and could be replaced. Otherwise, ex to ex-m with thermometers which may or may not be accurate. Also, three different thermometers set against three-dimensional versions of the Washington Monument. 14 items.
Winning Bid $152.
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 Lot 199. 2 1930s-40s Picture Advertising Thermometers with Hunting, Wildlife Scenes. Outstanding examples of these vintage items for promoting Washington, D.C. businesses. In one, delightful 5” x 7” Hintermeister artwork pictures a boy and his dog waiting for a rabbit to emerge from his hole. Meanwhile, the rabbit watches the pair from a hill behind them. In the other, 8 ½” x 10 ½”, two hunters pause to chat and smoke their pipes. Ex to ex-m.
Winning Bid $40.
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 Lot 200. Original 1955 Marilyn Monroe “Golden Dreams” Calendar. Beautiful nm example, about 9 ½” x 17”, matted and professionally placed in a 15” x 22” gold wooden frame. Outstanding example with a mint picture of Monroe and a frame that provides the perfect complement.
Winning Bid $245.
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