Mar 31, 2001, The B. H. Manuscript/Collectible/Philatelic Sale, Sale 9
Lot 715
World War II Japanese
Surrender Document [Chester W. Nimitz]. Typed Document with handwritten
notations by Chester W. Nimitz and Bruce Fraser. One page,
oblong quarto, n.p., March 15, 1965. Being a copy of the "Instrument of
Surrender". Signed in the upper margin in black ink ("CW Nimitz" and
"Fraser"). Accompanied by a black and white photo of Nimitz, with a
copy of a photo of Nimitz signing the surrender. With one horizontal fold
and professional restoration. Otherwise, in very good condition.
In
1945 aboard the U.S.S. Missouri, Admiral Chester Nimitz accepted Japan's
surrender from World War II. Here, on a copy of this document, Nimitz signs
his name in the upper margin, adding his title: "Fleet Admiral US
Navy". Along with Nimitz's name, Royal Navy Admiral Bruce Fraser also
lends his signature with a short inscription: "Best wishes to William
Wry / Fraser of North Cape / Admiral of the fleet 15/3/65". Fraser had
been a successful British leader, instrumental in the sinking of the
Scharnhorst in the Battle of the North Cape.
Estimated Value
$800-1,000.
Lot 716
1830s Delaware Lottery
Tickets. Extensive collection of one hundred Delaware State lottery
tickets primarily dating to the 1830s. The group includes 15 tickets from
the Delaware Grand Consolidated Lottery; 12 tickets benefitting the
Delaware College and Common School; four tickets from the Delaware, South
Carolina and Louisiana Grand Consolidated Lottery; five tickets for the
Delaware Grand Extra Consolidated Lottery; four tickets for the Delaware
lottery improving navigation; four tickets for the Pokomoke River Lottery;
five tickets for Sussex County Internal Improvements; four tickets for the
state Extra Lottery; four tickets for the Delaware and North Carolina Extra
Consolidated Lottery; three tickets for the state lottery; two tickets for
Delaware Internal Improvement; twenty-two tickets for the Delaware
Literature Lottery; twelve tickets to benefit the Delaware College and
Common School; and four tickets to benefit Sussex County. Each has been
numbered, printed in color, and signed by a lottery official. Most measure
6½ x 1½". Each roughly cut. Conditions range from good to
fine.
Interestingly, this collection includes tickets for two
inter-state lotteries -- joint ventures between Delaware and other states,
including South Carolina, Louisiana, and North Carolina.
Estimated
Value $2,000-2,400.
Lot 717
A Pair of Civil War
Letters. 1. Autograph Letter. Four pages, recto and verso, octavo,
Littleton, July 24, 1864. In black ink. To a friend, soldier B.F. Hulburd.
Two horizontal folds, with light staining and a few ink blots. In good to
very good condition. 2. Autograph Letter Signed ("B.F. Hulburd").
Four pages, recto and verso, octavo, 50 miles from Mobile, Alabama, January
17, 1864(?). In black ink, with a postscript written in pencil. Two
horizontal folds, light toning along folds. Otherwise fine.
In a
letter from home, a female relative of soldier B.F. Hulburd writes a
comforting letter adding general inquiries about his health and the war.
She continues in a chatty manner to hash over the employment situation at
home, then suddenly reveals to him that she's recently dreamt of him, but
wishes his family the blessings of the Lord. Accompanying this, is the
second half of a letter written by Hulburd explaining the disciplined life
of a soldier, and discussing the possible returns to be made by the
Treasury.
Estimated Value $100-150.
Lot 718
Archive of World War II
Generals and Admirals. Archive of over eighty letters from more than
fifty World War II Generals and Admirals. Most are one page, typed and
hand-written, many of which include their original transmittal envelopes,
often free franked. Each is addressed to Mr. Charles "Clover Charlie"
French. Highlights include letters from Secretary of the Navy James
Forrestal, General Vandergrift, General Clement, General Hap Arnold,
General A.M. Patch, and General Carl Spatz, covering both European and
Pacific theaters as well as North Africa and Asia. Conditions vary, but
certainly an interesting comprehensive lot.
Amassed by one Mr.
Charles French, an obvious collector of militaria, this grouping of World
War II ephemera is a collection of responses prompted by Mr. French. In
order to boost the spirits of the various military men, French had sent
letters to the soldiers, enclosing a small four-leaf clover, for good luck.
In gratitude, each responded thanking him for the charms, occasionally
adding interesting details.
Estimated Value $500-800.
Lot 719
Correspondence from an
Early Contra Costa Family. Approximately 50 letters/covers to various
members of the Rehnert family, mostly addressed to Contra Costa County, San
Francisco, and other Bay area locations from Germany, circa 1850-1890. The
letters are mostly in German. There are a number of covers addressed to
William Rehnert, Blacksmith, San Pablo, Contra Costa County. A fascinating
group, inspection required.
Estimated Value $250-350.
Lot 720
Mining - Montana
Territory claim sale. Four pages, recto and verso (tape hinge at top
edge), quarto, Madison County, Montana Territory, March 13, 1865. Being a
document for the sale of a mining claim for $1,000 at Virginia City.
Docketed on verso. An excellent document with U.S. 50c surety bond revenue
and two 25c power of attorney revenues and also features a rare seal of the
first judicial District Court of Montana Territory. Minor toning, some edge
separation at folds, several separations with tape repairs, overall, very
good condition.
Estimated Value $200-300.