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LETTER

• TWO COLE PORTER TYPED LETTERS,
  TWO COLE PORTER TYPED LETTERS, SIGNEDTwo Cole Porter typed letters, signedLot includes two typed letters to Elizabeth (and Will); together with a reminder not card for a dinner invitation; all dated 1963 typed on Cole Porter's Waldorf As
• A GROUP OF LETTERSA group of
  A GROUP OF LETTERSA group of lettersAttributed to Hu Shi.8 x 11in (20 x 28 cm) Provenance:Property of a Private Collector, Orange County, CA.
• CHARLES M. RUSSELL, FREDERIC
  CHARLES M. RUSSELL, FREDERIC REMINGTON AND OTHERSCharles M. Russell, Frederic Remington, and others (28 volumes)Lot includes: 1. Good Medicine: The Illustrated Letters of Charles M. Russell. Garden City: Doubleday, Doran, 1930. first trade edition.
• BRUNO MUNARI DESIGNED BOOKS AND
  BRUNO MUNARI DESIGNED BOOKS AND GAMESBruno Munari designed books and gameslot includes: sixteen Bruno Munari designed and illustrated books (seven in Italian, and eight in English) as well as five boxes of Munari designed letter and imag
• AN ENGLISH OAK KEY BOX AND LETTER
  AN ENGLISH OAK KEY BOX AND LETTER BOXAn English oak key box and letter boxlate 19th century(2)height of key box 17in (43cm); width 9in (23cm); depth 2 3/4in (7cm) Provenance:Property from the private collection of Nina Schwimmer, Los An
• OLIVIER FOSS, PLACE DE LA
  OLIVIER FOSS, PLACE DE LA CONTRESCARPEOlivier Foss (French, 1920 - 2002)Place de la Contrescarpeoil on canvassigned lower right O FOSS, titled to reverse and accompanied by original letter from the artist.21 1/4 x 25 1/2in (54 x 65cm)
• A FIVE PIECE SILVERPLATE DESK
  A FIVE PIECE SILVERPLATE DESK SETA five piece silverplate desk setlate 19th/early 20th centuryThe lift out letter rack and ink stand with a pair of glass inkwells on a two handled tray.overall height 8 1/2in (21.5cm); width 18 1/2in
• A COMPOSITION OF PRINTER S BLOCK
  A COMPOSITION OF PRINTER S BLOCK LETTERSA composition of printers block letterscomposed of antique and later elements43 1/2 x 42 x 2 3/4in (110.5 x 107 x 7cm)
• TWO PORCELAIN PLATESTwo porcelain
  TWO PORCELAIN PLATESTwo porcelain plates with a persimmon ground and floral decorationOne with Arabic letters in blue underglaze.diameter 9 3/4in (25cm); depth 1 3/4in (4.5cm)
• FRENCH SCHOOL, A SEATED LADY
  FRENCH SCHOOL, A SEATED LADY WRITING LETTERFrench School(19th Century)A seated lady writing letter with a gentlemangrey wash with traces of graphite on paperunsigned5 1/4 x 4 in. (13.3 x 10.2 cm.) Provenance:Property from a
• LARGE GROUP OF HALLOWEEN
  LARGE GROUP OF HALLOWEEN NOISEMAKERSLarge group of Halloween noisemakers, together with some wooden cut-out letters. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Overall good condition.
• TWO CARVED KACHINASTwo carved
  TWO CARVED KACHINASTwo carved kachinas, with letter dated 1988 from Joanne Garver indicated these were made by Paul Tioux (her adopted son), tallest - 9 1/2". Provenance: The Estate of Alfred Laverne Bush, curator of Western Americana at the Princeton University Library. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Tallest - chip to foot, surface wear, age crack, loss to hands. Other - loss to one hand.
• A Pair of Large Georgian Double
  A Pair of Large Georgian Double External Doors.Painted, with letterbox.
• Assortment to include baby teether,
  Assortment to include baby teether, letter openers, purse, meechum pipe etc
• Antique French letter slot with
  Antique French letter slot with handle, green enamel & reads "LETTRES", approx 27cm W
• English sterling silver mounted
  English sterling silver mounted bedside clock, (needs new battery) three hallmarked English sterling silver lolly boxes, unmarked book form silver pill box, letter opener (6)
• Carved ivory letter opener,
  Carved ivory letter opener, carved with chains of camels, approx 16cm L
• UNFRAMED FRAKTUR VORSCHRIFFT INK
  UNFRAMED FRAKTUR VORSCHRIFFT INK & WATERCOLOR ONpaper by Mila Auker ca. April 14, 1854 dated; unframed Vorschrifft, recent find from family Bible, illustration following form of other artist with blooming heart textbox with artist name and date, heading is Fraktur lettered in multi-tones, interior with cursive German/PA German script, lower field with writing sample of letters, possibly old order Mennonite Community, Lancaster, PA, 13"x 9"; Condition: creasing and separation, dark spots and foxing
• SMALL FRAKTUR INK & WATERCOLOR
  SMALL FRAKTUR INK & WATERCOLOR VORSCHRIFT CA.early 19th century; traditional written example with religious verse heading in traditional German language (continental form) with ornamental woven ribbon type text heading and extensive scrollwork on first letter; the central area is cursive old German script, the last three lines are samples of letters and numbers with maker's name and possible date removed from lower left, heading with watercolor tempera painted accents, 14 1/2"x 9 1/4" framed; Condition: unknown origin, possible German continental piece or southeastern PA (?); lower portion removed; vertical center fold repair
• FINE PRINT & WATERCOLOR ILLUSTRATED
  FINE PRINT & WATERCOLOR ILLUSTRATED TAUFSCHEINattributed to "Ruffled Tulip Artist" ca. 1801; printed Taufschein by Christian Hütter, Lancaster PA with three heart shaped textboxes in black lettering, the illustration and fine scrivenerwork attributed as "Ruffled Tulip Artist"; the illustration with bright green, orange and yellow tulips, pansy-type flowers and fine fence garden above heart, the scrivener work is in red with multiple band and scroll decoration, record for Catharina Wernerin (Werner), daughter of Casper & Barbara (Purmannin/Pourman), born April 12, 1800 in Rapho Twp., Lancaster Co., PA, baptized by Father Hiester into Reformed Church, May 18, 1800, 19 3/4"x 17 1/4"; [Note: This Fraktur is illustrated in Papers for Birth Dayes by Earnest, vol. 4, page 41; This artist follows examples of Otto family member works and was known to work in Berks, Dauphin, Lancaster & York, PA]; [Provenance: ex- Gene Charles Collection]; Condition: some roll creasing and minor tears, no paper loss/restoration
• VALENTINE CARD OF DOVE WITH LETTER,
  VALENTINE CARD OF DOVE WITH LETTER, SIGNED JOSEPHLehn ca. late 19th century; framed printed Valentine card, signed on reverse in pen by Joseph Lehn, 10 3/4"x 8 3/4" framed; [Note: previously sold at Horst Auction]; Condition: glue mounted to matting, back open for view, two tears to card
• FRAMED SCHOOL GIRL SAMPLER HANKY BY
  FRAMED SCHOOL GIRL SAMPLER HANKY BY DELLE WERNERca. 1804 dated; uncommon small size embroidered handkerchief size sampler, dyed cotton and silk thread embroidery on cotton weave fabric with stitch border, maker's name in square textbox with four lines of letters, four lines lower field with maker's name, illustrations of diamonds, flowers, baskets, birds, etc., framed in a black painted frame, 8 3/4"x 9 1/2"; Condition: soiling spots, fading to embroidery, lower binding removed
• FRAMED SCHOOL GIRL SAMPLER OF
  FRAMED SCHOOL GIRL SAMPLER OF ELISABETH KUNS CA.1821 dated; PA form sampler with dyed cotton/wool thread on homespun towel with four upper lines of red stitch letters and numbers with two line samples, the lower field filled with extensive stitchwork illustrations of various flowers in urns, vases, baskets, etc. includes table with communion elements and chair with birds, stitchwork in limited dyed tones, in a mahogany frame, 17 1/2"x 16"; Condition: extensive old noted repairs
• RARE HAND ILLUSTRATED AND WRITTEN
  RARE HAND ILLUSTRATED AND WRITTEN FRAKTURTaufschein by Johan Jacob Ritter ca. 1823; following form of printed taufscheins, original by Peters in Harrisburg, the record signed by the artist with hand drawn and watercolor illustrated facing angel and birds motif with cherub on cloud in upper center vignette, originally called the "Taufschein artist/scrivener" with hand lettering to appear printed with secondary darker ink used on record, birth and baptism record for George Schuck, son of Johannes and Christina (Wertmann) Schuck, born in Turbut Twp., Northumberland Co., PA on November 20, 1815, baptized by George Heim in Evangelical Lutheran Church, framed in a painted corner block frame, 20"x 23" framed; Condition: fold creasing and roll creasing, professionally matted and appears fully restored for display, left and right edge not available for viewing (under mat), some minor tears with restoration
• FRAMED FRAKTUR VORSCHRIFFT
  FRAMED FRAKTUR VORSCHRIFFT ATTRIBUTED TO ABRAHAMBrubaker School ca. August 26, 1790; words of encouragement in faith with multi-flower blooming hearts, written in both black and red lettering, 17"x 15" framed; [Note: The image is an exact secondary image of Vorschrifft inside cover of Pennsylvania German Fraktur Vol. 1, however, the written form is different, possibly crafted for a second child (?); Brubaker was listed by Clarke Hess as being a schoolmaster at Mellinger Meetinghouse near Lancaster, PA]; Condition: red lettering has extensive fading, clip held, not mounted in any other way, some restoration to paint on flowers, water spot to left edge; possible student copy of the original, but paper reverse is accurate and period
• FRAMED GERMAN FRAKTUR PATENBRIEF
  FRAMED GERMAN FRAKTUR PATENBRIEF CA. 1806 DATED;ink and watercolor Fraktur letter to child from godfather at baptism into Evangelical Lutheran Church at Faldennheim (Germany) for Mary Salome, by godfather Jacob Sigwalt, on screen laid rag paper with black and red lettering with two colorful birds facing each other, resting on stems of flowers in urns, in a maple frame, 11 1/2"x 16 1/4" framed; [Note: translation pasted on reverse of frame]; Condition: separation to folds of paper, minor deterioration to right border
• SCHWANKFELDER-TYPE WATERCOLOR
  SCHWANKFELDER-TYPE WATERCOLOR FRAKTUR LETTER "S"bookplate ca. 19th-20th century; unattributed bookplate size Fraktur letter "S" on screen laid paper with "Strathmore Bond" watermark, ink layout and pastel tone watercolor illustration with birds and floral designs, 5"x 7"; [Note: Strathmere Bond was founded in 1892]; Condition: very good, possibly an early 20th century recrafted letter by Ellinger that is unsigned
• FRAMED STITCHWORK SAMPLER OF REGINA
  FRAMED STITCHWORK SAMPLER OF REGINA BERNFELD CA.1878 dated; turkey red wool yarn embroidered on gauze weave unbleached linen with remnant of light blue silk binding, ten lines of various type letters, five various sampler lines with lower field having snowflakes and diamond in blocks design, framed in a gold leaf frame, 16 1/4"x 19 3/4"; Condition: minor thread pulls noted, extensive fraying to binding
• FRAMED EARLY TWO STORY HOUSE FORM
  FRAMED EARLY TWO STORY HOUSE FORM SAMPLER BYSusannah Brumby ca. 1822; school girl sampler with embroidered religious statement and girls age or 11 years old within black stitch embroidery, wool threads and cotton thread on linen cloth sewing work sampler; fine lower center two-story brick home with standing woman and gentleman on either side of home, many various fine embroidered figures including: birds on berry bush, flowers, owls on flower, small dogs, etc, the upper panel with two lines of letters and embroidered trailing tulip vine border with red stitch sawtooth along edge with later cloth tape binding, framed in a rosewood veneer frame, 23"x 23" framed; [Note: Susannah (Brumby) Appeyard (1811-1864) is buried at St. Peter's Churchyard in Conisbrough, Yorkshire, England]; Condition: overall very good
• 3 PRIMITIVES CA. 1910-1940;
  3 PRIMITIVES CA. 1910-1940; WOODEN HORSE HAIRclothing brush with hand painted decorated floral design and "Emma Nolt, 1910", believed to be Lancaster, PA, 7 1/2"x 2 1/2"x 1 3/4", Condition: varnished surface is blistering due to heat, minor paint loss; small turned wood candy bucket with wire pail handle, turned maple with black painted bands, 2 1/2"d, 2 1/2"h, Condition: good; small two-side painted aluminum "As Advertised" arrow shaped sign in pumpkin color ground with hand painted black lettering, 11"x 2", Condition: good
• FRAMED FOLK ART OIL ON CANVAS
  FRAMED FOLK ART OIL ON CANVAS "PEACEABLE KINGDOM"scene by Georg Lyster, Lancaster, PA ca. late 20th-21st century; original painting by Lyster inspired by works of Edward Hicks depicting two young children in field with lion, oxen, leopard, wolf, goat and snake, bordered with gold lettered verse on umber ground from Isaiah 11:6, framed in a sponge print painted frame, 21 1/2"x 17 1/2"; Condition: good, no damage
• FRAMED HAND DONE FRAKTUR TAUFSCHEIN
  FRAMED HAND DONE FRAKTUR TAUFSCHEIN ATTRIBUTED TOJ.S. Ellsworth, Center Co., PA ca. 1863 record; on lined paper, illustrated with three stars, roses in corners and center heart textbox, hand letter printed in English in blue letter and filled in with black ink, record for Michael Lingle, son of David and Rebecca (Jameson) Lingle, born Feb 9, 1863 in Gregg Twp., Centre Co., PA, baptized name "William Lingle", in a triple bead molded frame, 16 1/2"x 14 1/4"; [Note: Ellsworth is believed to have worked with Henry Young and follows some of Young's forms; Provenance: ex-Ernest]; Condition: under matting, minor spots in lower center, overall good
• FRAMED NEW YORK CITY "TAVERN
  FRAMED NEW YORK CITY "TAVERN LETTER" SIGNED BYRichard Varick, NYC mayor ca. 1797; printed letter to William Dustan to have licnese to operate tavern with conditions of no gaming, gambling, cock fighting, playing cards or dice permitted, 15"x 17" framed; [Note: Richard Varick was an important figure in our country's fight for independence; serving under General Schuyller, stationed at West Point. He possibly helped to discover General Arnold's plot at treason and later served as General Washington Aide-De-Campm. After military service, he served as Mayor of New York City from 1789-1800]; Condition: three folds, unknown if this is Varick's signature or his secretary's
• FINE "CLARKS MILE END" COUNTERTOP
  FINE "CLARKS MILE END" COUNTERTOP SPOOL DESK CA.late 19th century; country general store counter top trade advertising lift lid desk with six drawers, oak cabinet retains most of its original decal letter, galley top with hinge capped inkwell, fine molded base trim and six drawers retaining original molded brass pulls, 33"x 24 1/2"x 16 1/2"; Condition: desk surface is oil cloth covered, good
• WALLACE NUTTING COMBBACK WINDSOR
  WALLACE NUTTING COMBBACK WINDSOR WRITING CHAIRca. 1925; original Wallace Nutting manufactured combback chair stamped under seat and includes an original signed letter from Wallace Nutting; the chair with a broad writing surface, drawer under seat and blunt arrow legs with an H stretcher base, 35"x 35"x 47 1/2"; Condition: normal age and use wear
• LETTER PRESS BLOCK PRINT &
  LETTER PRESS BLOCK PRINT & WATERCOLOR ILLUSTRATEDca. 1791 record date; attributed to Daniel Otto, record on screen laid rag paper, unattributed printing form with central tulip in lower field and three coin "LL" medallions in upper, the traditional Otto block print of birds on flower stems on either side with hand painted illustration of flower through lower central field, record for Daniel Miller, son of Daniel and Maria Catharina (Simon-Que) Miller, born May 3, 1791 9th hour morning in Haine Twp., Lehigh (New Snyder Co), framed in a painted corner block frame, 20 1/4"x 17" framed; [Provenance: ex- Maria Pukownik]; Condition: extensive restoration along top edge, pre-restoration photo included, roll creasing, lower left paper restoration