History K - N
Kennedy, Jacqueline (1929-1994)
Typed letter signed with handwritten postscript
First Lady and wife of John F. Kennedy. Typed letter signed “Sincerely Jackie“. 1 page, 5.75 x 7.75 inch, on her personal light blue “1040 Fifth Avenue” stationery, New York 1987 April 14. Jackie sends thanks to Kimon Friar “Dear Kimon”, an Athens professor. With a fine handwritten postscript “with such admiration for your tireless energy and all the noble works you do-”. In full: “Thank you so much for writing me all your news. Also, thank you for sending me the catalogue from Angelos’ show which I am returning to you today. He must have been very touched by your lovely tribute. I remember so well your sending me a copy of your Contemporary Greek Poetry. I remember how moved I was by your poems and writing immediately to tell you so. I regret that the letter never reached you. It is wonderful to hear that The Post war Period is to be published in an expanded form. I have been giving some thought to your reissuing your translation of Elytis and might suggest that you contact Farrar Straus or Eco Press. I think either one would be worth a try. As far as the young Indian publisher is concerned, I cannot find anyone at Doubleday now who remembers his name. This May I will have to spend a considerable amount of time in Boston as well as Washington. You can always call Nancy Tuckerman at 984-7380 as she will know when I will be in the city.” Accompanied by the original mailing envelope from Doubleday & Company, Inc. in New York City. Mailing fold, else very fine condition. Nancy Tuckerman was Jackie’s long-time secretary.
Price: $ 1,045 / € 870
Kennedy, Joseph P. (1888-1969)
Rare typed letter signed by the father of JFK
Joseph Patrick "Joe" Kennedy, Sr. was a prominent American businessman, investor, and ambassador. Irish American and the father of U.S. President John F. Kennedy. Typed letter signed “Joseph P. Kennedy”. 1p., 7.25 x 10.5 inch, on his personal “Joseph P. Kennedy” stationery, 1948 October 22. Letter to Mr. Kenneth H. Browne in Bangor. In full: “Thank you very much for your letter of the 18th. At this writing, I have no available photographs. However, as soon as I do have one, I’ll be glad to send it along to you.” Mailing folds, minor handling wear, else good condition. Letters signed by Joseph Kennedy are not common.
Price: $ 500 / € 420
Kennedy, Robert F. (1925-1968)
Rare autograph letter signed from Russia
American politician and lawyer who served as the 64th United States Attorney General from January 1961 to September 1964, and as a U.S. Senator from New York from January 1965 until his assassination in June 1968. Autograph letter signed “Love, B.”. Penned on a 5.75 x 4.0 inch postcard, no date (summer 1955). Kennedy writes a brief letter to Teresa Kraus in Washington. In full: "Well this is the way we do it in Russia. It was 55°C here in Chardz(h)ou on the 7th of Aug which is a little over 130°F so stop complaining & get back to work." In fine condition. Uncommon autograph from RFK’s trip to Russia a trip that shaped his mind.
Price: $ 1,060 / € 880
Kennedy, Robert F. (1925-1968)
Signed photograph
American politician and lawyer who served as the 64th United States Attorney General from January 1961 to September 1964, and as a U.S. Senator from New York from January 1965 until his assassination in June 1968. Scarce vintage, glossy signed photograph “For Selwyn C. Gamble With Best Wishes RobertFKennedy”. 8.0 x 10.0 inch, black and white chest up portrait in a suit. Kennedy signs at lower left in black ink. Shows a few very small creases, surface rubbed in a few places, else very good.
Price: $ 1,020 / € 850
Kennedy, Robert F. (1925-1968)
Typed letter signed with handwritten addition
American politician and lawyer who served as the 64th United States Attorney General from January 1961 to September 1964, and as a U.S. Senator from New York from January 1965 until his assassination in June 1968. Typed letter signed “Bob”. 1p., 7.25 x 10.5 inch, Kilby Street, Boston, 1952 November 18. With a fine handwritten addition in Bobby’s hand: “You did a terrific job for us Dick”. Uncommon letter as JFK’s campaign manager. To Richard Kelly (Dick) in Boston. In full: “I wanted to write to tell you what a great pleasure it was to work with you in Jack’s campaign. The work that you did will always be greatly appreciated. I feel strongly, as I know Jack does, that his winning was due in large measure to the interest, enthusiasm, and effort of people such as yourself. It was a long, hard, difficult campaign --- for what you contributed during these past month, we are all most grateful. I hope it will be possible for us all to get together in the near future. In closing, I again extend my thanks to you.” Mailing folds, else fine condition.
Price: $ 900 / € 750
La Fontaine, Henri (1854-1943)
Autograph postcard signed with a fine peace statement
Belgian international lawyer and president of the International Peace Bureau. He received the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1913 as “… the effective leader of the peace movement in Europe". Autograph postcard signed “HLaFontaine”. 5.5 x 3.5 inch, Brussels, 1914 March 13. Addressed to a Dr. Scharlau in Rostock (Germany). With an excellent statement in La Fontaine’s hand. In German, in full: “Mit Waffen macht man keinen Frieden. Mögen Ihre Mitbürger das endlich verstehen!“ Translated: “You don't make peace with weapons. May your fellow citizens finally understand that!" Handling wear, else fine condition.
Price: $ 900 / € 750
Lopez de Santa Anna, Antonio (1794-1876)
Letter signed
Mexican general and politician, best known in the US for his role in the Mexican-American War and the slaughter of scores of Americans at the Alamo. Letter signed “A. L. de Sta Anna”. 1p., 8.0 x 8.0 inch, n.p., n.d., probably slightly trimmed at the top. Letter in Spanish: “Mi estimado amigo sirbase usted entregar a nuestro amigo D. Jose Julian Gutierrez el juego de Café que existe en su poder de mi pertinencia, pues con esta misma carta le escribe para que lo recoja. He tenido el mayor gusto al saber que ha sido usted nombrado primer Alcalde de la Aduana de Tamauilipas, y port al suceso le doy a usted la enhorabuena. Sabed usted que lo aprecia su afectisimo amigo y muy seguro servidor.” Translated: “My dear friend, would you give our friend D. Jose Julian Gutierrez the coffee game that exists in your possession of my relevance, because with this same letter he writes to pick it up. I have had the greatest pleasure knowing that you have been appointed the first Mayor of the Customs of Tamauilipas, and port to the event I congratulate you. Do you know that your affectionate friend and very safe server appreciates it.” Fold breaks expertly repaired on verso, slightly discolored, handling wear, else good condition.
Price: $ 1,050 / € 875
Louise, Marie (1791-1847)
Letter signed
Austrian archduchess who reigned as Duchess of Parma from 1814 until her death. She was Napoleon's second wife and, as such, Empress of the French from 1810 to 1814. Letter signed “Maria Luigia”. 1p., bifolium, 8.0 x 10.0 inch, Parma, 1833 December 27. In Italian to Barone Vincenzio Mistrali (1780-1846) the Governor and Minister of Finance of Parma and Piacenza on administrative and financial matters. Small stain in the middle, else good condition. Mistrali was born in Parma in 1780, he was governor for the Ducato di Parma, and minister of finance for Marie Louise.
Price: $ 1,020 / € 850
Mackensen, August von (1849-1945)
Autograph letter signed
German field marshal. He commanded successfully during the First World War of 1914-1918 and became one of the German Empire's most prominent and competent military leaders. Autograph letter signed (Brief-Telegramm) “v. Mackensen General-Feldmarschall”. 1p., 8.0 x 10.75 inch, Falkenwalde bei Stettin, 1930 April 2. To General Kosch in Berlin regarding his golden wedding. In German, in full: “Herrn General der Infanterie Kosch, Exzellenz, Berlin Zum Lorbeer des Armeeführers die goldene Myrte des Eheglücks! Eine von Gott gesegnete, inhaltsreiche Höhe des Lebens! Möchten Sie von dieser aus noch recht lange den Lebensabend genießen! Meine anteilvollsten Glückwünsche begleiten den bewährten Kriegskammeraden.“ Mailing folds, handling wear, else good condition. A printed telegram (unsigned) to Kosch’s 85. Birthday is also attached. Robert Paul Theodor von Kosch (1856-1942) was a Prussian General of the Infantry during World War I.
Price: $ 420 / € 350
Mandela, Nelson (1918-2013)
Signed photograph
South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader, and philanthropist, who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. Color glossy signed photograph “NMandela 14.3.2001”. 9.5 x 7.0 inch, n.p. A fine half-length photo of Mandela shaking hands with German Chancellor Helmut Kohl during Mandela's trip to Germany in late May 1996, signed in black ballpoint. Reverse bears official text and Federal Government copyright label. In fine condition.
Price: $ 1,045 / € 870
Mussolini, Benito (1883-1945)
“Il Duce” signs a presentation photograph
Benito Mussolini was an Italian politician, journalist and leader of the National Fascist Party - known as Il Duce (“the leader”) ruling the country as Prime Minister 1922 to 1943. He ruled constitutionally until 1925, when he dropped all pretense of democracy and set up a dictatorship that ruled the country until 1943. Mussolini was one of the key figures in the creation of fascism. Signed and inscribed photograph, 10.25 x 13.25 inch, Roma, 1931 March 6. And also dated “IX” for year nine of the fascist calendar (1922 March on Rome). Head and shoulders portrait with a blind stamp “Instituto Nationale Luce Roma”. Signed and inscribed in Mussolini’s hand to the Persian Ambassador “… Fatoullah Khan Pakrevan, Roma 6 Marzo 1931 –IX”. Handling wear, some minor bends, else good condition and excellent signed and inscribed.
Price: $ 1,320 / € 1.100
Mussolini, Benito (1883-1945)
Card signed
Benito Mussolini was an Italian politician, journalist and leader of the National Fascist Party – known as Il Duce (“the leader”) ruling the country as Prime Minister 1922 to 1943. He ruled constitutionally until 1925, when he dropped all pretense of democracy and set up a dictatorship that ruled the country until 1943. Mussolini was one of the key figures in the creation of fascism. Card signed “Mussolini”. 1p., 5.5 x 3.5 inch, n.p., n.d. With fine embossed crowned cross monogramme. Signd in dark black ink. Card was part of a menu (breakfast information on verso) and was later cut or trimmed to the actual size. Handling and corner wear, else good condition. Together with an unsigned vintage postcard photograph showing Mussolini and his mistress Clara Petacci after being shot in the village of Giulino di Mezzegra, April 28, 1945.
Price: $ 480 / € 400
Napoleon I. (1769-1821)
Impressive large Document Signed “accordé Napol”
Napoléon Bonaparte was a French military and political leader who rose to prominence during the French Revolution and its associated wars. Document signed “accordé Napol”. 1 page, Garde du Gouvernment Imperial, 11.5 x 17.0 inch, Paris "6 pluviose an 13" (1805 January 26). Signed in the upper left corner in dark black ink. Proposal for promotion for two officers (Lebeau und Daval) of the Chasseur-Regiments of the Garde Imperiale. Countersigned by Louis-Alexandre Berthier (1753-1815). Horizontal fold, minor hole in the middle of the lower part, handling wear, else good condition. Berthier was Prince of Neuchâtel and Valangin, Prince of Wagram, a French Marshal of the Empire who served during the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars. He was twice Minister of War of France and served as chief of staff to Napoleon Bonaparte. Impressive Document!
Price: $ 3,200 / € 2.670
Napoleon I. (1769-1821)
Excellent letter signed (issuing an order in Italy)
Napoléon Bonaparte was a French military and political leader who rose to prominence during the French Revolution and its associated wars. Interesting letter signed “Nap”. 2 pages, 8.0 x 12.25 inch, Milan, 1805 May 27 (Milan 7 Prairial an 13). On the top left corner a four line note in secretary hand: “Renvoyè au Minstre de la Guerre pour autoriser le General (Jean-Antoine) Verdier à tenir un detachement de cinquante hommes dans ce port. Milan 7 prairial an 13.” And signed in Napoleon’s hand with his typical “Nap” in dark black ink. Translated: “Sent to the Ministry of War to authorize General (Jean-Antoine) Verdier to hold a detachment of fifty men in this port”. The note is on an interesting letter from Claude-Joseph-Parfait Derville-Maléchard, diplomat and chargé d'affaires under Napoleon (1774-1842). Autograph letter signed “Derville-Malèchard”. 2 pages, 8.0 x 12.25 inch, black wax seal, Milan, 1805 May 25 (Milan 5 Prairial an 13). As “Ministre plénipotaire” of Lucca (1803-1806) to Louis Alexandre Berthier (1753-1815) Minister of War and Marshal of France. The letter in French, in part: “L’occupation et la défense des cotes de la Mediterranée, qui, depuis Vado jusques à Livourne, embrassent le littoral des Etas de Génes, royaume d’Italie et de Toscane, viennent d’etre confiées aux troupes francaises. Il est probable que le petit port de Viareggio, qui est compris dans cette ligne militaire, n’aura pas fixè l’attention de Sa Majesté, vu le peu d’étendue et d’importance de la cote Lucquoise. J’ai l’honneur de faire remarquer à Votre Excellence que la mer entre Massa et Livourne forme une anse circulaire dont le port de Viareggio est le centre …” He then describes the favorable meteorological and strategic position of the port of Viareggio and proposes that the fort of the city be manned with 50 men. Emperor Napoleon issued the appropriate order with the four line note as described above. With a further marginal note and initial signature by the Minister of War: "M'général pour présenter les Ordres d'exécution. Mal. B.”. Mailing folds, black wax seal with two small holes, else good condition.
Price: $ 3,200 / € 2.670
Napoleon I. (1769-1821)
Document Signed (countersigned by Sussy, Daru and Decrès)
Napoléon Bonaparte was a French military and political leader who rose to prominence during the French Revolution and its associated wars. Partly printed document signed “Nap”. 1 page, recto and verso, 13.0 x 19.25 inch, Palais du Trianon, 1813 March 13. Authorization for an American ship to enter the port of Bordeaux. Countersigned by Jean-Baptiste Henry Collin de Sussy (1776-1837), Pierre Antoine Noël Bruno comte Daru (1767-1829), Denis Decrès (1761-1820) and the General director of customs. Mailing folds, minor fold breaks, probably slightly trimmed, handling wear, else good condition. Rather uncommon document!
Price: $ 2,695 / € 2.245
Neidhardt von Gneisenau, August (1760-1831)
Letter signed
Prussian field marshal. He was a prominent figure in the reform of the Prussian military and the War of Liberation. Letter signed, 1p., 8.25 x 9.75 inch, Berlin 1818 April 27. Addressed to Colonel v. Bosse, commander of the Garnison Bataillon Nr. 13. In German: „...Ich nehme an Ihrer wohlverdienten Beförderung besonderen Anteil, und versichere Demenselben meine (...) Hochachtung". Translated: "...take a special part in your well-deserved promotion, and I assure the same my (...) respect". Mailing folds, handling wear, else good condition.
Price: $ 750 / € 625