WILLIAM SHUBRICK (1790 - 1874). Rear Admiral. Served in the United States Navy from 1806 - 1861. Received a congressional medal for his service on the U. S. S. Constitution. Signature cut from a document. 5” x 2 1/2”. “Wm. Bradford Shubrick, Commandant” Excellent

William Somerset Maugham (1874 – 1965). English playwright, novelist and short story writer. TLS. 1 page. On imprinted Villa Mauresque 5 1’4” x 7 ½”. April 29, 1957. “Dear Mr. Baker; Thank you for your nice letter. Here is the autograph you ask for, also the only photograph I have here – it was taken on my eightieth birthday. W. Somerset Maugham”. The photograph is not present. In Excellent condition.

WILLIAM SOWDEN SIMS (1858-1936) Admiral. Sims was president of the Navel War College assuming command of the American Naval Forces in the European theatre during World War I Lieutenant, DS 1p measures 8” x 10”. Unites States Legation Naval Attaché. April 24, 1897. List of confidential publications from Raymond Rodgers. Excellent.

WILLIAM WALDORF ASTOR DS. 1pp. 8 1/4" x 6 1/2". n.p. [probably New York]. August 13, 1877. A partly-printed document signed "W. W. Astor Executor": "I William W. Astor Executor of the will of Willm. Betstor deceased do hereby constitute and appoint Philip Kissam to be my true and lawful Attorney of me and in my name and behalf, to sell, assign and transfer to Charles F. Southmayd, Philip Kissam and Henry Day Trustees of William Astor the whole of Sixteen thousand dollars in Bonds of the City of Jersey City payable 1 Jan 1883...". The piece is in extremely fine condition with white paper and dark ink and a red seal.

WOODROW WILSON (1856-1924). President of the United States. Partially Printed Document Signed, "Woodrow Wilson," as President. One page, 21" x 16". Washington. October 16, 1914. The document appoints Bessie B. Sheehy as Notary Public for the District of Columbia. With red Seal of State. Some edge wear and creasing. Else Fine.

Autograph Letter Signed, “Daddy.” Four pages, 8” x 10”. Selgars, Horndean Road, Emsworth, Hants. April 4, 1943. Accompanied by original envelope addressed to “Robin Crosfeld, 330 Washburn St. Lockport NY USA.” With seven postage stamps, three circular postal cancellations and “Opened by examiner 4411” band at left edge. Our author writes about his recent experiences in England in rebus form, which uses pictures and symbols to represent words. A total of twenty color pencil images are used in this letter. A truly exceptional war-date letter. Extremely Fine.

Autograph Document Signed, “Daddy.” Two pages, 8” x 10”. Selgars, Horndean Road, Emsworth. December 4, 1943. Accompanied by original envelope addressed to “Robin Crosfeld, 330 Washburn St. Lockport NY USA.” With two postage stamps, two circular postal cancellations, Airmail stamp and “Opened by examiner 2327” band at left edge. Our author writes about his recent experiences in England in rebus form, which uses pictures and symbols to represent words. A total of fifteen color pencil images are used in this letter. An exceptional war-date letter. Extremely Fine.

Zeppo Marx. DS. 1pp. 8 1/2" x3 1/2". Los Angeles. 2/2/73. A "Security Pacific National Bank" check signed by Zeppo Marx in dark blue ink. The comedian paid "So. Calif. Gas Co....$23.11". The check is lightly punch cancelled and a couple of the tiny holes barely touch the signature. It is in fine condition overall.

[CIVIL WAR SURGEON LETTER] WILLIAM HARRISON GITHENS (1827-1904) Surgeon in the Union army during the American Civil War. At the outset of the war, Githens enlisted as an Orderly Sergeant in the 16th Illinois Infantry. During this enlistment, he was stationed in Missouri, Tennessee and Pennsylvania and saw very little action. Following his re-enlistment in 1863, Githens was promoted to Assistant Surgeon and served with the 78th Regiment, Illinois Volunteers. As a member of the 14th Army Corp . during this second enlistment, he was very active, serving as an assistant surgeon in the Tullahoma operation, Chickamauga, Chattanooga, the Atlanta Campaign, the March to the Sea and the Carolinas’ Campaign. Following the war, Githens returned home to Hamilton, Illinois, where he owned a number of pharmacies. ALS. Two pages, 7 3/4” x 9 3/4”. Post Hospital. Nashville, Tennessee. January 13,1 865. William Githens writes to his wife, in part: “ … I can’t learn anything yet from the detachments - where they are or whether I can get to them - I think I will however, very soon as Genl Steedman has got back to Chattanooga and the Detachments will probably be sent to their respective commands at Savannah … Since Alfred Gordon was transferred to the Veteran Reserves I got no news of any kind … I hope you are all well. I suppose Willie walks every where by this time - I wish I was there to see… ” Usual Folds. Edge splits to folds. Pin holes at intersection of folds. Overall Fine.