Auction No. 47
Robert Stolz, his signature on the 1970 Austrian Pamphlet. This pamphlet holds a special postage stamp from the series "FAMOUS OPERETTAS," issued by the Austrian Postal Administration in 1970 to commemorate Prof. Robert Stolz's 90th birthday. Featuring the motif of the operetta "TWO HEARTS IN THREE-QUARTER TIME," this stamp is the only one ever issued by the Austrian Postal Administration to honor a living personality, excluding the Federal President.While Robert Stolz's rare signature, appearing twice on the pamphlet, is the main feature of this lot, the pamphlet itself commemorates his remarkable career and legacy in music. Dedicated with best wishes to all philatelists worldwide.
Queen Elizabeth of Belgium: Signature, Historic Puzzle Postcards: This lot offers a captivating composite puzzle—a set of four postcards arranged in a square format—depicting Queen Elizabeth of Belgium in her nurse uniform. Each postcard forms a portion of the complete image, revealing the queen's Red Cross service attire when assembled together. Notably, one of the postcards carries a postmark dated October 8, 1918, adding a historical touch. Additionally, these postcards were originally posted as military mail separately between 1917 and 1918, later taped together on the back to create a unified image of the queen. Further enhancing its historical value, one of the postcards bears a 1931 10+5c stamp featuring the queen, with one of the signatures positioned above it.
Banking Committee: Notable Signatures Present: The document records the proceedings of the Committee Advising on Banking Matters meeting on September 20, 1953. Attendees and their signatures include:
Mr. A. Z. HophinMr. Y. BarelMr. A. BartMr. Y. Bar-YosefMr. B. MarcusMr. SavichThese signatures authenticate the presence of these individuals and their involvement in the discussions concerning banking matters on that day.
Konrad Adenauer's Historic Signed Letter: A rare piece of correspondence from the first Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany. Typed in German and personally signed, Adenauer extends regards to Mr. Wolf, staying at the "Esplanade" hotel in Cologne. Expressing regret for being unable to meet Mr. Wolf due to political commitments, Adenauer extends warm wishes for his stay. The letter showcases Adenauer's diplomatic approach and dedication to unity, serving as a testament to his historical significance.
John Kennedy Autograph. The 1961 inauguration of John F. Kennedy was a momentous occasion in American history, marking the beginning of a new era in leadership. A notable artifact from this event is a First Day Cover (FDC) bearing Kennedy's signature in black ink.
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Israel President.
Ephraim Katzir's signed black and white photo. Ephraim Katzir, an Israeli biophysicist and Labor Party member, served as the fourth President of Israel from 1973 to 1978. Born on May 16, 1916, he made significant contributions in both science and politics, leaving a lasting legacy in Israel's history. Katzir passed away on May 30, 2009.
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Kennedy.
Kennedy F. Robert (1925-1968) signature On United States Senate Washington DC stationery, dated December 8, 1966. Addressed to Mr. Ron Melitsoff acknowledges Melitsoff's interest in hearings on urban issues. Kennedy expresses hope that the hearings will address coordination of federal programs to tackle city problems, mentioning legislation like the Demonstration Cities Act. He encourages Melitsoff to share his views on proposed legislation and includes a newsletter summarizing recent important legislation. The letter is signed "Sincerely, Robert F. Kennedy."
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R. Ford.
Gerald R. Ford (July 14, 1913 - ), signed letter on Congress of the United States Office of the Minority Leader letterhead, dated July 7, 1967. Addressed to Mr. Michael B. Barrow in Tel Aviv, Israel, it acknowledges receipt of a letter and a clipping regarding the situation in the Middle East. Ford expresses gratitude for Barrow's views, assuring him they are valued and considered
Santos Dumont autograph. A photographic postcard featuring Santos-Dumont's legendary No. 6 airship journeying to Suresne. This unused card bears the signature of Santos-Dumont in black ink across the face, with pin marks present.
The Santos-Dumont No. 6, an airship designed and built by the Brazilian pioneer aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, holds historical significance. In 1901, Santos-Dumont piloted this aircraft to victory in the Deutsch de la Meurthe prize by completing a round trip flight from Parc Saint Cloud to the Eiffel Tower within thirty minutes.