Quinn's Auction Galleries: Political Memorabilia Auction, 21825, Falls Church

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Auction Date
February 18, 2025 - February 18, 2025
Page Size: 117 items in 5 pages

Lot Number Author Name Book Title Place Printed Year Published Estimate Actual Price
66

A collection of Official identification badges and passes issued to Melody Miller for various political events throughout the latter half of the 20th century, including several Democratic National Conventions. Many ID her as Kennedy staff. Most on lanyard

Not Available USD 374.65
67

Assortment of

1964 Not Available USD 60.33
68

Original Edward M. Kennedy engraved name plate from his Senatorial career. Reads, "Mr. Kennedy / Massachusetts."

Not Available USD 229.24
69

9 notes of personal correspondence from Ted Kennedy addressed to Melody Miller. Most date to late in his life, and include thank you notes for personal gifts and well wishes during his recuperation and illness. All of the typed notes signed also include h

Not Available USD 109.22
71 Robert Redford

TLS from Robert Redford to Kennedy aide Melody Miller, on Redford's stationary and dated

1976 Not Available USD 81.92
72 Edward M. Kennedy

Two copies of Edward M. Kennedy's eulogy read at Robert F. Kennedy's funeral; 3 engraved condolence thank you card from the Senator and Mrs. Edward M. Kennedy, and one flat printed condolence thank you card with illustration and poem. Also includes one gl

1968-69 Not Available USD 93.98
73

Collection of invitations to various events held by or in honor of the Kennedy family, both political and non-. Most include original envelopes to their recipient, Ted Kennedy aide Melody Miller.

Not Available USD 277.50
75

Collection of over 35 record albums featuring John F. Kennedy or Kennedy family speeches, parodies, news reports, etc. Inscription to Edward Kennedy on one copy of "That was the Week that Was." Most

1960s Not Available USD 53.98
77

90 volumes on the Kennedy Family.

Not Available USD 127.00
78

75+ volumes of miscellaneous books from the personal library of Melody J. Miller. 4 shelves. Condition: Varies. Provenance: From the estate of Melody J. Miller.

Not Available USD 127.00
79

75 volume on the Kennedys and government.

Not Available USD 76.20
80

60+ volumes. History, politics, general non-fiction.

Not Available USD 89.54
81

Over 40 volumes on history, politics, journalism and general non-fiction. 2 shelves. Provenance: From the estate of Melody J. Miller.

Not Available USD 292.10
82

50 volumes on history, politics, general non-fiction, all signed by author. Many inscribed to Melody Miller, trusted Kennedy confidante for over 40 years; some bear her ex-libris blind stamp. Provenance: From the estate of Melody Miller.

Not Available USD 130.81
83

Formal invitation to Clambake at Kennedy Compound in Hyannis Port. Paired with postcard depicting an aerial view of Hyannis Port.

Not Available USD 257.64
89

LBJ TLS in re: assassination. Includes envelope. Addressed to Dorothy Miller, mother of Melody Miller

Not Available USD 203.20
90

Caroline Kennedy & JFK Jr. TLS. On Jackie's Death

Not Available USD 596.90
91 Pierre Salinger and Ted Sorenson

Pierre Salinger and Ted Sorenson TLS Lot

1963 Not Available USD 80.01
92

Truman Appointment Document. Signed.

Not Available Not Sold
93

Condition: Spotting, pest damage to white posters at lower left corner. Black posters very good; one with minimal foxing to verso. Small posters in generally very good condition Provenance: From the estate of Melody Melody

Not Available Not Sold
94 Bobby Terry Moore

Bobby Terry Moore, matted

Not Available USD 53.98
95

PT 109 Survivor ALS with Book.

Not Available USD 228.60
96

I want you to know before my public announcement that I have decided to seek the Democratic Presidential Nomination. Running in harmony with Senator McCarthy, I shall campaign not in opposition to any person but in support of new policies, of hope and rec

Not Available Not Sold
97

8x10 Photo in frame,

early 1980s Not Available USD 67.31
98

ALS and TLS group. Includes: Oleg Cassini, Chris Dodd, Helen Gurley Brown, Norman Lear, Ted Kennedy, Jay Treadwell, Cal Thomas, Michael Kennedy (ALS)

Not Available USD 99.06
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    Heritage Auctions, May 8-9: J. K. Rowling. Only known complete set of full unbound imposed sheets for the First Edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. London: Bloomsbury, 1997.
    Heritage Auctions, May 8-9: Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility: A Novel in Three Volumes. By a Lady. London: for the author by C. Roworth and published by T. Egerton, 1811. FIRST EDITION IN A CONTEMPORARY BINDING.
    Heritage Auctions, May 8-9: J. R. R. Tolkien. The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. First Editions, First Impressions. London: George Allen & Unwin Ltd., 1954-1955. A VERY FINE SET.
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    Heritage Auctions, May 8-9: William Shakespeare. Mr. William Shakespear's Comedies, Histories, and Tragedies. London, 1685. THE FOURTH FOLIO.
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  • Fonsie Mealy’s
    Rare Books & Collectors’ Sale
    April 30th & May 1st
    Fonsie Mealy’s, Apr 30-May 1: Taylor (Geo.) & Skinner (A.) Maps of the Roads of Ireland, Surveyed 1777. Lond. & Dublin 1778. €500 to €750.
    Fonsie Mealy’s, Apr 30-May 1: Messingham (Thos.) Florilegium Insulae Sanctorum seu Vitae et Acta Sanctorum Hibernia, Paris 1624. €350 to €500.
    Fonsie Mealy’s, Apr 30-May 1: Heaney (Seamus). The Haw Lantern, L. (Faber & Faber) 1987, First Edn., Signed and dated. €225 to €350.
    Fonsie Mealy’s, Apr 30-May 1: Valencey (Lt. Col. Chas.) Collectanea de Rebus Hibernicis, Vols. I-IV, 4 vols. Dublin 1786. €400 to €600.
    Fonsie Mealy’s, Apr 30-May 1: Powerscourt (Viscount). A Description and History of Powerscourt, Lond. 1903. €350 to €500.
    Fonsie Mealy’s, Apr 30-May 1: Moryson (Fynes). An Itinerary ... Containing His Ten Yeeres Travel Through the Twelve Dominions of Germany, Bohermerland, Sweitzerland…, Lond. (John Beale) 1617. €700 to €1,000.
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    Fonsie Mealy’s, Apr 30-May 1: Dunlevy (Andrew). An Teagasg Criosduidhe De Reir Ceasda agus Freagartha... The Catechism or Christian Doctrine by Way of Question and Answer, Paris (James Guerin) 1742. €400 to €700.
    Fonsie Mealy’s, Apr 30-May 1: The Georgian Society Records of Eighteen-Century Domestic Architecture in Dublin, 5 vols. Complete, Dublin 1909-1913. €500 to €750.
    Fonsie Mealy’s, Apr 30-May 1: Scale (Bernard). An Hibernian Atlas or General Description of the Kingdom of Ireland, L. (Robert Sayer & John Bennet) 1776. €625 to €850.
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    Fonsie Mealy’s, Apr 30-May 1: Nichlson (Wm.) Illustrator. An Almanac of Twelve Sports, Lond. 1898. €300 to €400.
    Fonsie Mealy’s, Apr 30-May 1: Heaney (Seamus) trans. The Light of the Leaves, 2 vols., Mexico (Imprenta de los Tropicos/Bunholt) 1999. €1,500 to €2,000.
    Fonsie Mealy’s, Apr 30-May 1: Fleming (Ian). Moonraker, L. (Jonathan Cape) 1955. €1,500 to €2,000.
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    Bonhams, Apr. 21-29: ANDERSEN ON MEETING CHARLES DICKENS. Autograph Letter Signed ("H.C. Andersen") in English to William Jerdan, July 20, 1847.
    Bonhams, Apr. 21-29: PRESENTATION COPY FOR EDGAR COLLIN. Nye Eventyr og Historier. Anden Raekke. 1861.
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    Bonhams, Apr. 21-29: PRESENTATION COPY FOR GEORG BRANDES. Dryaden. Et Eventyr fra Udstillingstiden i Paris 1867. 1868.
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