Auction 739 April.

Large portrait painting of John Wayne by an unknown artist, accomplished in oil on a 27.75 x 38.5 canvas, depicting ‘Duke’ in a classic three-quarter-length Western pose with one hand gripping the barrel of a rifle and his other resting on the grip of a holstered pistol. The painting is signed in the lower left corner by the artist, ostensibly “D. Jefferson.” The handsome portrait serves as a faithful painted reproduction of a famous photograph by Bob Willoughby, taken in 1971 at the Warner Bros. studio on the set of the Western film The Cowboys, which starred Wayne in the lead role as Wil Andersen, a tough, aging Montana rancher and cattleman who must drive a large herd of cattle to market. When his regular cowhands abandon him for a nearby gold rush, he’s forced to hire a group of schoolboys as inexperienced cowhands to make the drive. Willoughby’s photo later ran on the cover of LIFE magazine in 1972, with the headline ‘John Wayne: Memories of a G-rated Cowboy.’ Framed sans glass to an overall size of 35 x 45.25. In fine condition.

Vintage circa late 1940s hardcover autograph album, 6 x 2.5, signed inside in fountain pen by 25 entertainers, many with inscriptions to "Johnny." Includes: John Wayne, Chico Marx, Gregory Peck, Hoagy Carmichael, Jack Benny, Paul Winchell, Eddie Peabody, Martha Raye, Shirley Temple, John Agar, Dorothy Lamour, Peggy Mann, Robert Armstrong, Forrest Tucker, Harry Carey, Jr., Pat O'Brien, Rudy Vallée, Bob Hope, and a few others. In fine condition.

Vintage glossy 7 x 9 close-up photo of the celebrated actor and filmmaker, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "For Anello…with many thanks, Good wishes, Orson Welles.” Affixed to a cardstock mount and in very good to fine condition, with small surface creases and impressions, and trivial loss to the top edge.

Vintage glossy 10 x 8 publicity photo of Orson Welles as Sir John Falstaff in the 1966 Shakespeare-inspired film Chimes at Midnight, signed in fountain pen. In fine condition, with some small creases and a tiny edge tear.

Color glossy 14 x 11 photo of Robin Williams as AFRS DJ Adrian Cronauer in the 1987 war comedy Good Morning, Vietnam, signed in blue felt tip. In very fine condition, with somewhat grainy image quality and a Beckett label affixed to the lower right corner. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity and grading from Beckett Authentication Services, evaluating the autograph as a "10."

Original ballpoint sketch of the Scarecrow of Oz accomplished by Ray Bolger on an off-white 7.25 x 9 sheet of TWA letterhead, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, "To Mike, I hope you find your Brain! Just follow the Yellow Brick Road. Ray Bolger, The Scarecrow of Oz." In very fine condition. The previous owner notes that Bolger drew this for Mike Mina, who was a first class steward for TWA; it was obtained in 1979, while Bolger was on a flight from Los Angeles to New York.

ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, illustrated Wizard of Oz letterhead, June 24, 1989. Handwritten letter to an admirer, in part: "Sorry for the delay in answering your letter. I have been traveling, participating in several 'Wizard of Oz' conventions in various parts of the country: Cleveland, Ohio; Chittinango, N.Y. (birthplace of Frank Baum); Holland, Mich. (where the book of the 'Wizard' was written); Grand Rapids, Minn. (birthplace of Judy Garland). Next big one is in Chesterton, Ind., Sept. 15–15. If your schedule would permit it, you would enjoy it." In fine condition.

Vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5.25 postcard photo of the pioneering Chinese-American actress in a lovely half-length pose, signed in fountain pen in English and Chinese, "Sincerely yours, Anna May Wong." In fine condition.

Beautiful limited edition 22.25 x 31 museum-quality archival pigment print of Muhammad Ali, numbered 1/25, depicting the young boxer seated on a staircase in a formal half-length pose, an image originally taken by photographer Brian Hamill, who has signed the lower border in black ink. In very fine condition.

White Collegiate "Pebble Grain" football with black laces, signed in blue ballpoint by Vince Lombardi and 40 members of his 1963 Green Bay Packers football team, including: Tom Fears, Jim Taylor, Willie Davis, Henry Jordan, Willie Wood, Bart Starr, Jim Ringo, Ray Nitschke, Herb Adderley, Fuzzy Thurston, Boyd Dowler, Max McGee, Elijah Pitts, and others. In very good to fine condition, with most of the signatures faded or very light; Lombardi's signature is the bold exception. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from JSA.

The 1963 Green Bay Packers, coached by Vince Lombardi, finished the regular season with an 11–2–1 record, placing second in the NFL Western Conference after winning the previous two league championships.

Original 8.5 x 11 program for the "Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Golden Anniversary Convention," held at Carnegie Hall from August 11–17, 1963, signed on the front cover in ballpoint, "Cassius Clay." In very good condition, with overall creasing, handling wear, and multiple intersecting folds.

Official Hillerich & Bradsby Louisville Slugger 'Ernie Banks'-model baseball bat, signed in blue felt tip on the barrel, "Ernie Banks, HOF 77." In very fine condition, with a Beckett authentication label affixed to the knob.

Official Rawlings Chicago Cubs batting helmet, signed on the bill in silver ink, "Ernie Banks, H.O.F. 77." In very fine condition, with a Beckett authentication label affixed to the rear.

National Newark & Essex Banking Co. check, 6.25 x 2.75, filled out and signed by Berg, "Morris Berg," payable to Cash for $50, April 25, 1942. In fine condition. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder.

Signed German-language book: Als Favorit am Start [Starting as Favorite]. Munich: Moderne Verlags GmbH, 1965. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.25, 289 pages. Signed on the half-title page in black ink, "J. Clark." In fine condition, with sunning to the dust jacket spine.

TLS signed “Babe,” one page, 7 x 10.5, personal letterhead, November 20, 1954. Letter to M. L. Finneburgh, in part: "Well, ole' boy, the aerial is in, but I don't think that the connection is too good, as we don't get the reception that we should from the fennie-aerial. How are you? I hope that your long trip is now at an end, as I do know what traveling around the country does to a person…We sure do want to thank you for the aerial. Everyone thought that we were putting in a television station when they started putting it up, and were quite interested in what was going on, until I told them that it wa[s] a Finney Aerial for the television." In fine condition, with staple holes to the upper left corner. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope.

Program from the 1976 American Express Westchester Classic, two pages, 8.5 x 11, signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint by twenty golfers, including: Arnold Palmer, Chi Chi Rodriguez, Ed Sneed, Hubert Green, Jerry McGee, Dave Stockton, Eddie Pearce, Lou Graham, Fuzzy Zoeller, Rik Massengale, and others. In very good condition, with toning and staining, a crease to the lower right corner, and a short tear to the bottom edge.

Official Rawlings Major League (Manfred) baseball signed in blue ballpoint on the sweet spot by Greg Maddux, who adds his nickname and career statistics: "Maddog," "HOF 14," "4x CY," "3371 K's," "18x GG," and "355 W's." In very fine condition, with a Beckett authentication label affixed to the rear.

Attractive white-and-green Masters garden flag, 13 x 18, featuring the golf tournament's logo imprinted at the center, signed in black felt tip by six-time Masters winner Jack Nicklaus. In very fine condition, with a Beckett label affixed to the lower right corner. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity and grading from Beckett Authentication Services, evaluating the autograph as a "10."

The Wrestling Album signed on the front, back, and gatefold in ink by Gene Okerlund, Jesse Ventura, Roddy Piper, The Iron Sheik, Nikola Volkoff, Jimmy Hart, Barry Windham, Mike Rotundo, Bob Orton, Hulk Hogan, George 'The Animal' Steele, Paul Orndorff, Brutus Beefcake, Johnny Valiant, Greg Valentine, B. Brian Blair, Jim Brunzell, Howard Finkel, and Ricky Steamboat. In fine condition, with some light wear along the spine. The record is included.

Uncommon Civil War–dated partly-printed vellum DS as president, 14.25 x 17.25, August 5, 1861. President Lincoln, "by and with the advice and consent of the Senate," appoints Alexander Henderson as "a Chief Engineer in the Navy." Signed at the conclusion in ink by Lincoln and countersigned by Secretary of the Navy Gideon Welles. The green seal affixed at the bottom remains intact. In very good to fine condition, with Welles' signature very faded, and irregular ink adhesion to Lincoln's. Naval appointments are far scarcer than other military appointments made by President Lincoln. Consignor notes that this originates from the noted Lincolniana collection of the late Dr. Arthur C. Hansen.

On the same date, August 5, 1861, President Lincoln consulted with General Benjamin Butler on military and slavery topics. He also approved an act levying income tax of three percent on income exceeding $800 per year—the first federal income tax.