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SUSAN ATKINS $250.00
29034-1
(b. 1948) a.k.a. "Sadie". Manson family member who wrote "Pig" in Sharon Tate's blood after their infamous 1969 murder s pree.T.L.S. 2pp. 4to., San Juan Capistrano, Calif., [n.d.] with a digital color image of Atkinks at top right. Mostly religious content discussing her awakening: "...In September, 1974, Jesus knocked upon the door of my hardened, lost, embittered heart... I acepted Him as my Personal Savior and Lord that night...I will share with you that since I have been incarcerated these past 31 years, I've not only accepted Jesus Crist as my Savior and Lord, but Iv'e also acquired my G.E.D.., obtained an Associate of ARts degreee in General Eduaction, finished two vvocational trtaining programs in Data Processing and Word Processing, obtained certification as a Paralegal, and Word Processing, obtiend certification as a Paralegal, and am now finishing up my Bachelor of ARts degree in Human Behavior....". More good content. Usual folds, otherwise very good. EBAY 200
LEOPOLD, NATHAN $60.00
36169-1
(1904 - 1971) American criminal who, with Richard Loeb, was convicted in the thrill-killing of a 14 year old. Saved from the chair by Clarence Darrow's brilliant defense.Bold signature "N. F. Leopold" with his return address in Puerto Rice, penned on the verso of an envelope addressed to celebrated New York Post writer Leonard Lyons who penned the widely-read column "The Lyons Den". Very good.
JOSEPH DUNNINGER BRASS LOCKING CYLINDER $250.00
46610-1
An odd Dunninger relic, undoubtedly used in his magic performances, a 3" x 1" brass cylinder with knurled cap and machined threads allowing the cap to be tightly screwed onto the top of the cylinder. The cylinder and cap have holes which align allowing a brass bar to pass through, through which a lock may be placed. Lock and keys are included. Most likely, a spectator may have placed a secret message within the cylinder which was then locked, and Dunninger would "guess" the contents of the message. Very good. From Dunninger's estate.
PIUS XI AMBROGIO DAMIANI ACHILLE RATI $475.00
60130-10
(1857 - 1939) Pope who signed the Lateran Treaty with Mussolini in 1929 establishing Vatican City, later denounced anti-Semitism, Communism and Nazism in encyclicals. Extraordinarily attractive hand-painted and calligraphied D.S. "Pius PP XI" as Pope, 1p. 15" x 26", [Vatican City, n.d.], a papal blessing and full indulgence rendered unto one "Helen, William S. James Butler" provided that upon the hour of his death the recipient should be "truly sorry for...sins, even though unable to confess them...". The document bears a superb 10" x 13" silver tinted print full-length photo of the Pope at center. Countersigned by ARCHBISHOP CARDINAL CREMOSINI, with blind-embossed papal seal at bottom. Framed in gilt. Foxing to edges, a bit of wrinkling and toning, but overall very good condition, and a fine, oversize example. Not examined out of frame.
MANUEL JOEL $225.00
46240-1
(1826 - 1890) Jewish philosopher and preacher. His most influential work was connected with the relations between Jewish philosophy and the medieval scholasticism, showing how Albertus Magnus derived some of his ideas from Maimonides and how Spinoza was indebted to the same writer. Rare, good content manuscript D.S. on his rabbinical letterhead, 1p. legal folio, Breslau, 1887, in German, largely untranslated but apparently mentioning a religious services program for Jewish youths. Very good.
IRA D. SANKEY $100.00
60461-4
(1840 - 1908) American evangelist and hymn writer associated with Dwight Moody. Bold signature cut from a letter. Fine.
IRA D. SANKEY $100.00
60461-3
(1840 - 1908) American evangelist and hymn writer associated with Dwight Moody. Bold ink signature on a small slip. Fine.
(DOMINIC "BUTCH" BLASI) $100.00
37191-1
(b. 1911) Chicago Mafia boss, associated with Sam Giancana, later a top aide to many bosses, said to have been involved in a Ruby/Oswald/Kennedy association. F.B.I. mugshot photograph, 6" x 4" showing Blasi in four three-quarter length views, in trench coat and fedora (!) and prison garb, all shots likely taken in prison, with his description and vital statistics printed on verso. Fine.
PIUS XI $450.00
60608-19
AMBROGIO DAMIANI ACHILLE RATI (1857 - 1939), Pope (1922-1939), signed the Laternan Treaty with Mussolini in 1929 establishing Vatican City, later denounced anti-Semitism, Communism and Nazism in encyclicals. Extraordinarily attractive hand-painted and calligraphied D.S. "Pius PP XI" as Pope, 1p. 18" x 26", Vatican City, July 3, 1931, a papal blessing rendered unto one Dr. Jon Carry of St. Patrick's Church in Lowell, Mass. At center is a hand-colored portrait of the Pope, and blind-embossed seal at bottom. Photograph is detached a bit, requiring re-affixing to document, else very good condition.
LEOPOLD, NATHAN $100.00
36172-1
(1904 - 1971) American criminal who, with Richard Loeb, was convicted in the thrill-killing of a 14 year old. Saved from the chair by Clarence Darrow's brilliant defense.Scarce good content T.L.S. "Nate", 1p. 4to., Santurce, Puerto Rico, Apr. 9, 1967 to celebrated New York Post writer Leonard Lyons who penned the widely-read column "The Lyons Den". Leopold mentions that he will be attending a fund-luncheon in New York supporting his pet project, the Castaner Hospital, which is being organized by notorious McCarthy hearings lawyer Roy Cohn! He adds: "Could you run something in your column?...Roy Cohn has sent me over $3,000 for the Fund, some of which he donated personally and some of which he solicited from some of his friends. He's really a great guy!..." Toned a bit at right, else very good.
LEOPOLD, NATHAN $150.00
36181-1
(1904 - 1971) American criminal who, with Richard Loeb, was convicted in the thrill-killing of a 14 year old. Saved from the chair by Clarence Darrow's brilliant defense.Somewhat ironic D.S. "Nathan F. Leopold", 1p. Sm. Folio, [Castaner, Puerto Rico, 1963], a "Good Egg" award given to celebrated New York Post writer Leonard Lyons who had donated toys to a social service organization, recognizing him for "helpfulness to less fortunate human beings". We wonder what Bobby Franks would have done with the same toys...Fine condition.
ALFRED DREYFUS $600.00
61239-4
(1859 - 1935) French Jewish military officer convicted and cleared of treason in a case which convulsed political life from 1894-1899. A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., [n.p.], Mar. 6, 1908, to a lady friend, in part: "...We wrote to you, about a week ago, to request the pleasure of your company for a dinner at our house...We have not heard from you and we wonder if our note ever reached you. In any event, we hope to have you among us...". Light offsetting to bottom margin, clear of text, very good.
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