The June 24, 2000, Gerald Burg & Dr. Kardatzke Collections, Sale 6
Lot 251 
Gorki, Maxim. (1868-1936) Russian Novelist
and Short Story writer. Author of the frequently produced drama, The Lower
Depths (1902). Inscribed Visiting Card Signed. 4 x 2½", on
cream card stock. With a brief inscription, in Russian, dated "1926."
Estimated Value $600-800.
Lot 252 
Gounod, Charles. (1818-1893) French
composer. Major works include his masterpiece "Faust" (1859). Inscribed
Visiting Card Signed. 3¾ x 2¼", on cream card stock. With a
lengthy inscription in pencil, in French, on recto and verso: "My dear
Lebrun, Would you like to come to my play? ... 2 copy's of the little anthology
of childlike melodies... Thank you. Ch Gounod." The composer has crossed
out the printed name "Jean" and written his own, "Ch." in pencil to identify
himself.
Estimated Value $375-575.
Lot 253 
Gounod, Charles. Inscribed Visiting Card
Signed. Approximately 4 x 2¼", on cream card stock. Inscribed in
French and signed in pencil on recto. "Would you be so kind as to award an
interview to Miss Paliot from whom I would be happy that you discover the
beauty and hopefully the talent. Ch. Gounod."
Estimated Value $375-575.
Lot 254 
Grant, Julia Dent. (1826-1902) Wife of 18th
President-General Ulysses S. Grant. Visiting Card Signed. 3½ x
2", on cream card stock. Signed in full and dated "October 2nd, 94" on verso .
Estimated Value $300-450.
Lot 255 
Grant, Ulysses S. (1822-1885) 18th President
of the United States and Civil War General. Visiting Card. 3½ x
2¼", on cream card stock.
Estimated Value $250-375.
Lot 256 
Grieg, Edvard. (1843-1907) Norwegian
composer. Attained much success with music for Ibsen's "Peer Gynt" (1876).
Inscribed Visiting Card Signed. 4 x 1¾", on cream card stock. With a
lengthy inscription in Norwegian, at the end of which the composer has signed
in full.
Estimated Value $450-650.
Lot 257 
Grier, Robert Cooper. (1794-1870) American
Supreme Court Justice. Dred Scott Case. Inscribed Visiting Card Signed.
3½ x 2", on cream card stock. Penned on verso "RC Grier/ Assoc
Justice / SC U.S." Slight smudge on "U.S." .
Estimated Value $150-225.
Lot 258 
Guiteau, Charles J. (1840-1882) American
Attorney. Infamous for being the disappointed office seeker who assassinated
President Garfield. Visiting Card Signed. 3¾ x 2¼", on blank
card stock with black mourning border. Signed in full, "Charles
Guiteau."
Estimated Value $450-650.
Lot 259 
Guiteau, Charles J. Business Card. 4
x 2½", on cream card stock. Card exhibits some soiling and wear.
Estimated Value $120-180.
Lot 260 
Haggard, Sir H. Rider. (1856-1925) British
novelist. Penned "King Solomon's Mines" (1885). Inscribed Calling Card
Signed. 4½ x 2¾", on cream card stock. Inscribed, "Faithfully
yours/ H Rider Haggard/ 22 April 1903.".
Estimated Value
$150-225.
Lot 261 
Haggard, Sir H. Rider. Inscribed Calling
Card Signed. 4½ x 2¾", on cream card stock. " H Rider
Haggard/ Nov: 1918".
Estimated Value $150-225.
Lot 262 
Hale, Edward Everett. (1822-1909) American,
Unitarian and writer, "Man Without a Country". Visiting Card Signed. 3 x
1½", on cream card stock. Fully signed on verso.
Estimated Value
$150-225.
Lot 263 
Hale, Edward Everett. Visiting Card
Signed. 3 x 1½", on cream card stock. Signed above his printed name.
Estimated Value $150-225.
Lot 264 
Hall, James Norman. (1887-1951) American
Author, coauthor of the classic historical potboiler, Mutiny on the
Bounty. Inscribed Post Card Signed. 5¾ x 3¾", off-white
card stock. A long, heartfelt message concerning the "Mutiny" books, signed in
full and dated "March 17th 1935." .
Estimated Value $150-225.
Lot 265 
Hamlin, Hannibal. (1809-1891) American Vice
President under Lincoln. Calling Card Signed. 3¼ x 2", on white
card stock. Signed in full below his printed name. Browned on edges but still
attractive.
Estimated Value $120-180.
Lot 266 
Hamlin, Hannibal. Calling Card
Signed. 3¼ x 2", on white card stock. Signed in full on verso. Some
foxing on edges.
Estimated Value $120-180.
Lot 267 
Hardin, John Wesley. (1853-1895) American
Outlaw, gunfighter, gambler and attorney. Business Card. Approximately 3
x 2", on cream card stock. A business card for the notorious gunfighter, in his
later role of Attorney at Law. The printed card reads, "John W. Hardin Esq./
Attorney At Law /Practice In All Courts." Hardin material is exceedingly
scarce.
Estimated Value $600-900.
Lot 268 
Harding, Florence Kling. (1860-1924) Wife of
29th President Warren G. Harding. First Family Card Signed. 3½ x
2½", on cream card stock with gold embossed federal seal. Signed in full
in black ink.
Estimated Value $120-180.
Lot 269 
Harding, Florence Kling. Inscribed
Visiting Card Signed. 3¼ x 2¼", on cream card stock with black
mourning border. Penned on recto, "My best love to dear Aunt Nellie/ Florence."
.
Estimated Value $120-180.
Lot 270 
Harding, Warren G. (1865-1923) 29th
President of the United States. Inscribed Presidential Visiting Card
Initialed. 3½ x 2", on cream card stock. Brandishing the printed
legend, "The President," above which Harding has inscribed the sentiment:
"With wishes for a Merry Christmas," and signed his initials beneath the
printed text.
Estimated Value $350-525.
Lot 271 
Harding, Warren G. White House Card
Signed. 4½ x 2½", on cream card stock. Boldly signed in full
beneath the executive imprint. Some age toning.
Estimated Value $350-525.
Lot 272 
Harding, Warren G. Inscribed Visiting
Card. 3 x 1½", on off-white card stock. Penned "a Merry Christmas"
above his printed name.
Estimated Value $200-300.
Lot 273 
Hardy, Thomas. (1840-1928) British Novelist
and Poet, found success with Far from the Madding Crowd (1874).
Inscribed Calling Card Initialed. 4½ x 3½", on cream card
stock. "Aug 31, 1905 / Dear Mr. Northrop: I have not been able to find time
for the drive you kindly propose, & as I am going away shortly I fear I shall
not be able to do so. I hope you will come away with a good impression of
Dorchester. / yours truly T.H."
Estimated Value $200-300.
Lot 274 
Harrison, Benjamin. (1833-1901) 23rd
President of the United States. Inscribed Visiting Card Signed.
3½ x 2", on cream card stock. Penned "June 6th 1895" on recto
and signed "Benj Harrison" on verso. Mounting traces on border of verso.
Estimated Value $450-650.
Lot 275 
Harrison, Benjamin. Inscribed Visiting
Card Signed. 3½ x 2", on cream card stock. Signed in full, "Benj
Harrison" on verso.
Estimated Value $450-650.