JULIO SANGUILY GARRITE The Cuban-American Major General pens a rare note where he acknowledges to have received a flag of his property that had been borrowed by Nestor Ponce de Leon, who was a Cuban publisher, founder, secretary and treasurer of the Central Revolutionary Assembly in New York City Autograph Note Signed: "J. Sanguily" in iron gall ink. 9½x6. Fully Translated in English: "I have received from Mr. Nestor Ponce de Leon a flag of mine, which was delivered to him by Mr. Miguel de Aldama. New York, October 11, 1897. J. Sanguily." Julio Sanguily Garrite (1845-1906) was a Major General of the Cuban Liberation Army who two days after the beginning of the War of 1868 left La Habana to go to Las Bahamas and returned to Cuba as a expeditionary in the schooner Galvanic, which landed in Camaguey in December 27, 1868 under the command of General Manuel de Quesada; Julio was later his chief bodyguard and assistant.

BENITO MUSSOLINI 8x11 photo, inscribed and signed by Il Duce in 1933 on the broad lower margin Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Lieutenant Johla, in remembrance of the Turf Contest 1933 November/Rome 9 May 1933 XI. Mussolini" in Italian. 71/2x11 overall, 5x73/4 image (one surface). In 1922, Mussolini was summoned by King Victor Emmanuel III to become Prime Minister. The "XI" penned by Mussolini next to "1933" indicates the 11th year of his ministry. By 1925, he had openly instituted a dictatorship. Mussolini conquered and annexed Ethiopia (1935-1936) and Albania (1939). In 1939, he signed a military alliance with Germany, declared war on Britain and France (1940), lost African colonies (1941) and was deposed by the Fascist Grand Council in 1943. Arrested by King Victor Emmanuel III, Mussolini was rescued by the Germans, and he established a puppet regime in northern Italy where he was captured and shot by Italian partisans in 1945. 11/4-inch horizontal crease from mid-right edge just touches background. Shaded at top and left blank edges.

SUSAN MARCIA WOODBURY Her 23x18, pastel on paper work, Dutch Woman, signed simply "Susan". The Dutch were favorite subjects of Woodbury's art. Original Art signed: "Susan", 23x18. Her pastel on paper, Dutch Woman", signed in lower right. Susan Marcia Oakes Woodbury (1865-1913), who painted in pastels, watercolors and oils, was particularly noted for her figural work. She married her art teacher, Charles Woodbury. Their European honeymoon led her to a lifelong interest in Europeans, and especially the Dutch, as artists and as subjects of her own art. She published commentaries on the Dutch Masters. After her death at age 48, her husband arranged a solo exhibition of her works at Boston's Museum of Fine Art. Creased. Corners and edges lightly worn and creased. Corners chipped. Otherwise, fine condition.

JAMES STEWART Sketch of Harvey - the invisible six-foot, three and one-half inch tall rabbit - signed by co-star Stewart Inscribed Original Art Signed: "HARVEY To Nellie/Bragg/ James Stewart", 11x14. Cartoon (4½x9) is drawn in black ink, not by Stewart, who has added three whiskers to the rabbit's face. This phenomenal drawing is a sketch of one of Stewart's most famous co-stars - a co-star that was never paid, never made an appearance on stage or film and, in fact, never even existed: Harvey the invisible six-foot rabbit. Harvey is one of Stewart's most well-known movies as well as his most loved, both by audiences and by Stewart himself, and the character Harvey is an icon often referenced in pop culture. Stewart (1908-1997, born in Indiana, Pennsylvania) reprised his role of wealthy eccentric Elwood P. Dowd at least four times during his career. He starred on Broadway as Dowd in the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Harvey (taking over the role from Frank Fay for almost three years of its four-year, 1,775-performance run) and repeated the role in the 1950 film of the same name.

IGNACY JAN PADEREWSKI Framed and signed sepia-toned portrait of a youthful Paderewski in dark coat and white shirt Photograph signed "I J Paderewski". B/w sepia-toned, 6x7 in 10x11¾ matte and frame. Polish pianist and composer Ignacy Paderewski (1860-1941) made his professional debut in Vienna in 1887 and quickly established himself as an interpreter of Schumann, Chopin, Liszt and Beethoven. He wrote the piano piece Legende Op. 16 in 1888, and his other works include Minuet in G and the opera, Manru. The virtuoso pianist was also a philanthropist and Polish patriot. Paderewski interrupted his concert career in 1919 to serve as Prime Minister and Foreign Minister and in 1940 to serve as President of the Polish Parliament in exile in Paris. Not framed in Gallery of History style. Lightly toned, spotted and stained. Glass lightly scratched (not visible head on). Frame is slightly dented. Otherwise, fine condition.

RICHARD NIXON Photograph signed in 1973 inaugural booklet. Booklet signed: "Richard Nixon" on his printed photograph on page three. B/w, 4¼x6. Booklet: "'The Spirit of '76'/1973 Inaugural Guide", 32p, 4¼x6. Blue cover, gilt seal and lettering. In light of Watergate, an ironic quote appears on the page opposite the photograph from Nixon's victory statement on election night, November 7, 1972. In full: "I would hope that in these next four years we can so conduct ourselves in this country, and so meet our responsibilities in building peace in the world, that years from now people will look to the generation of the 1970's and how we have conducted ourselves and they will say 'God Bless America'." Booklet features a program of official events, information about the inauguration ceremony, the parade route and inaugural balls, a history of the inaugural and general information for visitors. Everything you wanted to know about Nixon's second inaugural! Fine condition.

ARTHUR WELLESLEY, 1ST DUKE OF WELLINGTON British Field Marshal sends letter to colleague giving him good news about his Charter in Parliament, signs his name in brown ink Autograph letter signed: "Wellington" in brown ink. 1 page, 4½x7¼. London, England. August 2, 1822. Letter to a J.S. Cerryby, in part: "I have the pleasure of telling you that there is no objection in the Charter [illegible] in conversation with him Charles [illegible] in Parli[ment]. And he is ready and willing...If you please I will discuss with him and communicate and follow...". Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852)was a British soldier and statesman, and is remembered as one of the most influential figures of the early nineteenth century. A native of Ireland and a member of the Anglo-Irish Ascendancy (English Protestants who resided in Ireland and held significant influence), Wellesley was commissioned as an ensign (equal to a second lieutenant) in 1787 in

CASS ELLIOT. Partly printed DS: "Cass Elliot", 1½p, front on verso, 8½x11. New York, 1973 June 29.William Morris Agency three year contract "as my sole and exclusive agent, adviser, artists' manager, and representative with respect to my services, activity and participation in all branches of the entertainment, publication, and related fields throughout the world...." One of the founders of the 1960s singing group, The Mamas and the Papas, Cass Elliot (1941-1974), known as "Mama Cass", won gold records for the singles "California Dreamin'" and "Monday, Monday" (1966 Grammy). She died in 1974 of a heart attack at the age of 32. Slightly creased. File holes at upper margin. Fine condition.

GUTZON BORGLUM The Danish-American sculptor who designed and completed Mt. Rushmore signed this printed pamphlet that contains the speech he used to plea for the support of the American people Pamphlet Signed: “Sincerely yours / Gutzon Borglum” in black ink. Seven pages. 4½x7. Titled Why The Mountain Memorial, the pamphlet includes the full text of the sculptor's call for a memorial, hewn from rock, to honor the United States and its greatest leaders. “Delivered in Collier's Radio Hour / At New York, January 19, 1931 / 8.40 P. M.” Text in Part: “Few races have contributed immortal service to civilization. America has; America has lived profoundly-and in that living made three immortal contributions to civilization…”. Gutzon Borglum (1867-1941, born John Gutzon de la Mothe Borglum in St. Charles, Idaho) was a sculptor who constructed several modern-day symbols of our nation's history and patriotism. His most notable projects were of a grand scale, including the rock relief of Confederate leaders at Stone Mountain, Georgia, and the great head of Abraham Lincoln located in the United States Capitol rotunda. His final project was his greatest: Mt.