THE INFAMOUS ‘SPY’ MATA-HARI — RENEWS HER NEWSPAPER CLIPPING SERVICE
[MATA-HARI] Stage name used by MARGARETHA GEERTRUIDA [MACLEOD] ZELLE. 1876-1917. Dutch exotic dancer, courtesan, and alleged World War I spy; rose to fame in Paris circa 1905 with sensual, near nude, Asian-inspired performances; Accused of being a double agent for Germany and France, she was arrested in 1917, tried on largely circumstantial evidence, and executed by firing squad on October 15, 1917; her name endures as a symbol of intrigue and seduction. Surprising rare Autograph Letter Signed, “Mata Hari” in French.
KING GEORGE III SIGNS WARTIME LEGISLATION BANNING ENGLISH CITIZENS FROM FINANCING THE FRENCH CAUSE
GEORGE III. (1738-1820). King of Great Britain and Ireland (1760-1801). Partially-Printed Document Boldly Signed “George R,” at top left and countersigned “Portland” by William Henry Cavendish-Bentinck, the 3rd Duke of Portland, as Home Secretary. One full page, folio. “St. James Court, January 28, 1799”.
STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS BAY £100 TREASURY CERTIFICATE ADVANCE PAY TO OFFICERS, SECOND MOIETY AT 6% INTEREST JULY 20, 1779.
Wonderful Printed Certificate Signed, by Henry Gardner (1731-1782) American politician who served as Treasurer of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Colony of Massachusetts Bay.
MENACHEM BEGIN ARRANGES TO BE INTERVIEWED BY LAWRENCE SPIVAK ~ ON ‘MEET THE PRESS’
[JUDAICA] BEGIN, MENACHEM. (1913-1992). Israeli Prime Minister (1977-1983), who in 1979 signed the first peace treaty between Israel and an Arab country (Egypt). Uncommon Typed Letter Signed, “M. Begin”, on his imprinted official stationery. One page, large octavo. Tel-Aviv, March 12, 1974.
KING CHARLES II ORDERS THE APPOINTMENT OF AN ‘UNDERSEARCHER OR SUBSEARCHER’ FOR THE PORT OF LONDON ~ IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN TAX REVENUES FOR HIS WAR WITH THE DUTCH
CHARLES II. (1630-85). King of England, Scotland and Ireland (1660-85). Document Signed with his bold, “Charles R”, as King, at top of page. One page, large quarto. Whitehall, London, September 6, 1672.
AARON BURR ISSUES HIMSELF A CHECK
BURR, AARON. (1756-1836). American revolutionary officer and political leader; 3RD Vice President of the U.S.; infamous for his duel with Alexander Hamilton. Uncommon Partly-printed Bank Check Signed, “Aaron Burr”. One page, oblong octavo. New York, March 5, 1788.
HENRY CLAY ASKS TO FORWARD HIS LETTER TO FRANCE — AN ATTRACTIVE AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED
CLAY, HENRY. (1777-1852). American lawyer, statesman, and diplomat who represented Kentucky. Attractive Autograph Letter Signed, “H. Clay”. One page, quarto.