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SUSAN ATKINS $250.00
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(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.
BAKER, GEORGE (FATHER DIVINE) $150.00
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(1877 - 1965) American religious leader and founder of the Peace Mission movement, a communal religious society.T.L.S. "Rev. M. J. Divine" on his church letterhead, 1p. 4to., New York, Apr. 1, 1958 to a lady in Philadelphia, in part: "...MY SPIRIT will bring about the complete healing you seek. Just know that MY presence is the healing power in the veins and cells and tissues of your body...MY Spirit will strengthen and heal you completely...this leaves ME as I AM Well, Healthy, Joyful, Peaceful, Lively, Loving, Succesful, Prosperous and Happy in Spirit, Body and Mind..." Very good.
BONNIE & CLYDE GANG CAPTURED AMMUNITION $400.00
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BONNIE PARKER AND CLYDE BARROW (d. 1934) American outlaw lovers, robbers and murderers who terrorized the Southwest for two years before meeting their end in a hail of bullets at a Louisisana roadside ambush. An outstanding find, a .45 caliber copper bullet in brass casing which was seized from the gang in a police raid in Dallas County, Texas in 1933. The rounds is "live", and should be handled accordingly. This fine relic was recovered from the attic of the former home of Dallas Co. Chief Criminal Deputy Allan L. Sweatt (d. 1971), where it had been "lost" for over thirty years. Sweatt's father was Dep. Millard E. Sweatt who pursued the Barrow Gang under the direction of Dallas Co. Sheriff R. A. Schmid. The bullets passed to Sweatt's son, Allan, and were rediscovered in the attic by a retired Massachsetts police officer who in turn sold them to our consignor. A trove of other Barrow Gang items were found with this ammunition, including additional ammunition of other calibers, two hand guns, and Sweatt's personal photographic file with images of the gang members, given to Sweatt for identification purposes. Intensive investigation and in-depth interviews with Sweatt Family members confirm that these bullets were seized from the Barrow Gang, and the lot is accompanied by photographic images of Sweatt's identification cards, and our letter of provenance indicating that the bullets had been obtained directly by our consignor from Sweatt family. Finer Bonnie and Clyde relics of this caliber would be nearly impossible to find!
PINKERTON, WILLIAM $60.00
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American detective who assumed control of the agency founded by his father Allen Pinkerton. T.L.S. 1p. 4to., Denver, July 20, 1903 expressing his pleasure that his correspondent liked his "little book and picture which I sent..." Trimmed at bottom, else very good.
LEOPOLD, NATHAN $60.00
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(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.
JOHN GOTTI $2,000.00
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(1940 - 2002) Dapper American gangster who won the nickname "The Teflon Don" following his many acquittals, headed the Gambino Family following the murder of Paul Castellano, finally convicted and jailed on the testimony of his one-time friend, Sammy "The Bull" Gravano. Exceptionally rare good content A.L.S. "John Gotti" penned on the inside covers of a greeting card reading "THINK BIG", 9 1/2" x 7", [Marion Federal Penitentiary, ca. 1998] to a lady. In full: "Aneisha, I hope this finds you, Caleb and Jazzrusha in good health and happy. As you can see I received your letter. Judging from your letter you have lots of energy, lots of ambition, and are a very caring mother - very unique these days. I'm sure your projects will be super successful one day soon - at least I wish it so. By the by, you're right, I'm not 'the guy that the media has portrayed', and I want to compliment you for keeping an open mind and being able to see through their hype! I also want to thank you for your concern. I am fine, take care, and stay strong! Sincerely, John Gotti". One thumbtack hole in blank area else fine condition. This letter was prominently featured, photographed and described in a lengthy article published in the New York Times on June 15, 2002 and was obtained directly from the recipient.
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.
JOEL, MANUEL $225.00
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(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.
HORACE GREELEY $275.00
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(1811 - 1872) American journalist and founder of the New York Tribune which advocated abolition, and universal amnesty and suffrage. Greeley also posted bail for Jefferson Davis. Good content A.L.S. as Congressman from New York, 1p. 4to., Washington, Dec. 23, 1848. In part: "...I enclose you a table which...will show the aggregate vote of each district in your state for each of its candidates for Congress. Will you please fill it up and return it to me...I hope our friends have not given away the Legislature...We are having a small fight with Slavery here. We have beaten once on the district slave trade but are likely to lose it by reconsideration...". Very good. It's no secret that Greeley was an ardent abolitionist and did everything in his power to end slavery in the southern states.



MARTIN LUTHER KING'S 1963 FREEDOM RALLY IN BOSTON $200.00
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Printed pamphlet for a Southern Christian Leadership Conference "Freedom Rally", 8pp. folded, 8vo., April 23 [1965], Boston, featuring a portrait of Dr. King on the cover. Included are "Marching Instructions" for a nonviolent demonstration, messages from Rev. Virgil A. Wood and Martin Luther King, lyrics to Freedom Songs, as well as a list of speakers including Ralph Abernathy, Ruth Batson and King. In all more than 30,000 people participated in the march. Very good.
IRA D. SANKEY $100.00
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(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.
ROBERT WADLOW $40.00
60461-2
(1918 - 1940) The tallest person in medical history, the "Alton Giant" who stood 8 feet 11.1 inches tall with hands 12 3/4" long. rare pencil signature on a card.
EDITH CAVELL $850.00
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(1865 - 1915) British World War I nurse and humanitarian celebrated for helping hundreds of Allied soldiers escape from German-occupied Belgium. Her subsequent execution by the Germans on a charge of harboring Allied soldiers received significant sympathetic press coverage worldwide. Very rare A.D.S. "E. Clavell", 1p. 8vo., Brussels, May 19, 1911, a bill made out to Madame Claesseris for the services of a nurse from March 19 to May 13. File holes at left margin, else fine.
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