68 206
84
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HUMBOLDT, ALEXANDER VON. Signature, “Alexander v. Humboldt,”
written on carte-de-visite album mat at lower edge. 5
1
/
2
x3
3
/
4
inches; moderate scattered
staining, ink inscription in unknown hand at left edge recto, some loss to upper right cor-
ner, faint toning at upper and lower edges (not affecting signature).
Np, nd
[80/120]
WITH
—
an unsigned carte-de-visite full-length portrait by C. Schwartz & Co., showing
Humboldt seated with legs and arms crossed. 3
1
/
4
x2 inches (image), 4x2
1
/
2
inches overall.
85
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HUMPHREY, HUBERT H.Two Typed Letters Signed, as Senator, to Mark A.
Barber. The first, thanking for sending congratulations upon being elected to the Senate.
The second, apologizing for not recognizing him and explaining that it might be due to
excitement or to being unable to see him well. Each
1
/
2
page, 4to, “United States Senate”
stationery; horizontal folds.
Washington, 16 December 1970; 13 May 1971
[80/120]
13 May 1971: “Well, I liked that fight very much, and it’s probably due to the excitement
that I appeared to not recognize your greeting. . . .”
WITH
—
Two letters from his wife, Muriel Humphrey, to Barber, sending thanks.Washington,
25 February; 25 August 1978.
86
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KENNEDY, EDWARD M. Group of three Typed Letters Signed, “Ted,” to U.S.
Attorney General Nicholas Katzenbach (“Dear Nick”), each concerning Robert F.
Kennedy. The first, planning a dinner to be held on January 22, 1969 [Robert Kennedy
Dinner Committee, held at Washington Hilton Hotel].The second, soliciting contributions
to the Robert Kennedy oral history project. The third, thanking for his help with the
Washington dinner.With a 3-line autograph postscript: “. . .You have been a great friend
for so many years.” Each 1 page, 8vo or 4to, two on “United States Senate” stationery; hori-
zontal fold. Each with the original envelope.
Washington, 12 December 1968; 5; 6 February 1969
[150/250]
87
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KENNEDY, ROBERT F. Typed Letter, unsigned, with a 4-line autograph post-
script, to U.S. Attorney General Nicholas Katzenbach (“Dear Nick”), thanking for
birthday wishes. The postscript: “I hear you are going to now be made assistant to the
President of the World Bank.” 1 page, 4to, “United States Senate” stationery; horizontal
fold.With the original envelope.
Washington, 21 November 1967
[300/400]
WITH
—
Ethel Kennedy. Group of 5 items, each to Katzenbach, few concerning her husband’s
death: 4 Typed Letters Signed * RFK’s
Thirteen Days
inscribed on the colophon.Vp, 1968-
2001; NewYork, (1969); inscription: Np, nd.
RESPONDINGTO APPEAL FOR HELP
FROMAN UNRELATED LA GUARDIA—IN ITALIAN
88
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LA GUARDIA, FIORELLO. Typed Letter Signed, “LaGuardia,” to Sarafino La
Guardia of Napoli, in Italian, suggesting that he direct his appeal to the local Allied author-
ities for help. 1 page, 4to,“Office of the Mayor” stationery; folds.
NewYork, 26 July 1944
[100/200]
“
. . . I regret that I can not help . . . , but advise you to turn to the authorities of the Allied
Military. They could give you immediate financial assistance and also employ you in some
capacity.”