Heritage-Slater Americana Auction Posts Outstanding Results!

Dallas, Texas: Heritage-Slater Americana (HSA) held their latest Grand Format Auction of Historical Autographs, Manuscripts & Rare Books, on April 13, 2005 in their Dallas, Texas headquarters. 1,137 bidders competed, 257 of them successfully, for 682 lots. 519 lots found new owners (76.09%) for a total sell-through of $963,405. 4 bidders bought 4 lots after the auction for a total of 2,472.50.

"This auction showed, beyond the shadow of a doubt, that the market for historical memorabilia is strong and thriving," said Tom Slater, Director of HSA. "I'm very pleased, not only by the results, but by the strong level of participation in this auction."

"There was a wonderful selection of items in this auction," Slater continued, "with something for everyone. Whether your interest is presidential material, manuscripts from great literary figures, Civil War memorabilia, or any facet of historical collectibles, this event had something for you. I'm looking forward to bringing more exciting and exceptional material to the collecting public in our upcoming auctions."

Heritage-Slater Americana's next auction event, featuring Political Memorabilia and Americana, will take place on June 22 & 23, 2005, in Dallas, Texas.

Highlights of the April 13 Auction included:

Monumentally Important Love Letter by the Illustrious Romantic Poet John Keats John Keats, English poet (1795-1821). Autograph letter signed with his initials to Fanny Brawne. Single sheet, overall 8.75" x 7.25"; traces of sealing wax. No place, no date, but Hampstead, presumably February 1820. Signed, "J. K.," typical of such highly personal correspondence, which was hand-delivered and not sent through the mail. REALIZED: $126,500.

Fabulous U.S. Presidents Autographs Collection in Presentation Book A spectacular assemblage of autographs collected in a lovely presentation book by the great artist/cartoonist Max Gaines, the man credited with inventing the "comic book" in 1933. REALIZED: $40,250.

George Washington Autograph Letter Signed as President Autograph letter signed, "Go:Washington," three pages, 7.5" x 9", Philadelphia, March 21, 1796, to Tobias Lear instructing him on how to dispose of a building lot he owns in Alexandria. REALIZED: $23,000.

George Washington Revolutionary War Letter Approving an Expedition against the Seneca Indians, 1779 A very fine content letter to Colonel Daniel Brodhead (1736-1809), who commanded the American garrison at Fort Pitt (present-day Pittsburgh), in which he approves of Brodhead's expedition against the Senecas in a manuscript letter signed, one page, 19.25" x 13.75", New Windsor, July 13, 1779. REALIZED: $21,850.

George Washington Military Appointment Document Signed One page, vellum, decoratively printed document, filled in by manuscript, signed by Washington as President and Henry Knox as Secretary of War. Dated March 19, 1793 at Philadelphia. REALIZED: $17,250.

John Adams 1791 Signed Letter on Importing Arms from Europe Autograph letter signed, "John Adams" as Vice President, two pages, 8" x 9", Philadelphia, May 22, 1791 to Governor Thomas Mifflin of Pennsylvania concerning the importation of arms from Europe for the Pennsylvania militia. REALIZED: $17,250.

Exceptionally Rare James Garfield Letter Signed as President A very scarce letter signed, "James A. Garfield" as President, two pages, 10.5" x 14.1", Washington, May 27, 1881. REALIZED: $17,250.

Remarkable Japanese Flag Autographed by Twenty-four Accused World War II Criminals Including Prime Minister Tojo This 13" x 10.5" cloth flag was signed by all 24 major Japanese World War II criminals who were confined at Sugamo military prison, including seven who were sentenced to death by hanging. Each has signed his name both in Japanese characters and in western form. REALIZED: $16,100.

For more information about Heritage-Slater Americana auctions, and a complete record of prices realized, along with full-color, enlargeable photos of each lot, please visit HeritageAmericana.com. Heritage-Slater Americana is headquartered at 3500 Maple Avenue, Dallas, Texas, 75219-3941.

Potential consignors are invited to contact Tom Slater, TomS@HeritageGalleries.com, or by phone at 800-872-6467, ext. 441 or contact John Hickey at JohnH@HeritageGalleries.com, or by phone at 800-872-6467, ext. 264.