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This set of five Shaker boxes ranging from four to 10 inches in length is a replica of boxes that Mrs. Carter owns. They are made of cherry wood with copper tacks and a hand-rubbed oil finish protected by wax. The boxes are laser-engraved with the Carter Center logo and Mrs. Carter’s name.

Donor(s):  Mr. and Mrs. Russell Filbeck

Value:  $500.00

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The image of a winged Hunter Thompson flying was created by his long-time collaborator Ralph Steadman following Thompson’s death. This 7 x 11-inch artist proof print is framed and signed by the artist with the inscription, “For Jimmy and Rosalynn, Hunter’s friends, Owl Creek Farm, Woody Creek – 20 August 2005.”

Donor(s):  President and Mrs. Carter

Value:  $100.00

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Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin has autographed this limited edition lambskin-bound copy of his book, “Magnificent Desolation.” The book contains images from the Apollo 11 lunar mission along with words from the famous astronaut.

Donor(s):  Jack Bacon

Value:  $350.00

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A photograph of the koi pond at The Carter Center inspired former Winter Weekend guest Elisa Dolan to create this original oil painting. The 24 x 32-inch painting on stretched canvas depicts a lotus blossom among the koi. The lotus blossom is a symbol of rebirth and life, which the artist feels the Carters have brought to the world.

Donor(s):  Elisa Dolan

Value:  $100.00

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This primary campaign poster for the 1976 presidential election, contains a photo of President Carter in a work shirt with the “Jimmy Carter for President” banner at the bottom. President Carter has signed the rare poster, and included with it are 14 different campaign buttons, several sheets of campaign stationery, and a “Carter” peanut button in a separate frame.

Donor(s):  The Carter Center, Emily Sessions Stromquist

Value:  $250.00

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Presidents Carter and George H. W. Bush share a light moment in this photograph taken at the 1993 White House ceremony for the signing of the North American Free Trade Agreement.

Donor(s):  The Carter Center

Value:  $1,000.00

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You and a guest will attend a B. B. King concert of your choice in 2010. The legendary blues musician will provide tickets for the show and backstage passes so that you can meet him afterward. Be sure to bring your camera! See restrictions at the end of the catalog. Round-trip coach air travel for two is included.

You’ll also receive a gift basket from Perfect 1864 Vodka that includes a bottle of Perfect 1864 Vodka, mixers, glasses, and assorted snacks.

Donor(s):  B. B. King and Perfect 1864 Vodka

Value:  $250.00

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President Carter has signed a 16 x 20-inch framed photograph of him on a Harley Davidson motorcycle. The inscription reads, “Best Wishes Jimmy Carter.”

Donor(s):  Tom and Jenny Stillo

Value:  $500.00

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A collection of photographs taken by President Carter’s son Jeff during his time in the White House.

Donor(s):  Jeff Carter

Value:  $1,000.00

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A mounted photograph shows Mrs. Carter with President Carter, Vice President Mondale, and others in a briefing prior to a diplomatic trip to South America. The photo has been signed by President and Mrs. Carter, Vice President Mondale, and Dr. Zbigniew Brzezinski. Included with the photo is the first page of a report on the trip from Brzezinski, which he and President Carter also have signed. Both items were displayed in The Jimmy Carter Library and Museum prior to the 2009 renovation.

Donor(s):  The Carter Center

Value:  $1,000.00

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California artist Michele Morton handmade this beautiful coiled pine-needle basket for the 2010 Winter Weekend. The basket is woven from pine needles gathered from a Canary Island pine tree in San Diego, Calif. The naturally light brown needles are combined with beautiful deep blue and red linen stitching and beading in silver and shades of red and blue. The centerpiece is curly maple laser-engraved with the Carter Center’s logo handcrafted by the artist.

Coiled basketry is said to be the oldest of all techniques and was introduced in the U.S. by the men and women of West Africa well over 300 years ago. The descendents of these Africans are known as Gullahs.

Price is based on gallery price, $600.00 - $800.00

Donor(s):  Michele Morton

Value:  $800.00

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Celebrated Georgia watercolor artist and author Jan Kunz created this original watercolor of President and Mrs. Carter for the Winter Weekend. Ms. Kunz has a national reputation, and her other works and instructional videos can be seen at www.ccpvideos.com/page/ccp/ctgy/artjk. Ms. Kunz has signed the painting, and both President and Mrs. Carter have signed the mat.

Donor(s):  Jan Kunz

Value:  $500.00

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Argentinian Senior Vice President Daniel Scioli gave this beautiful red and black poncho to the Carters during a visit to Plains on June 25, 2005. The 40 x 64-inch poncho comes with the hardback book “The Poncho: Art and Tradition” and is presented in a lovely wooden storage box.

Donor(s):  President and Mrs. Carter

Value:  $500.00

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Prints of five photographs of children from Laos, Myanmar, Namibia, Bhutan, and Nepal are offered together. Photographer Gail Shore, who has traveled internationally for more than 35 years, took all of the photos and donated them to the Winter Weekend auction. Her self-funded solo treks to remote locations worldwide focus on fascinating people and the traditions, rituals, and religions that enrich their cultures. As she visits these regions, she captures compelling images that help both adults and children learn something new. Gail believes the more we know about each other, the better we are able to shape our world by understanding and embracing our similarities as well as our differences. For more information, see www.culturaljam.org.

Price is based for the set.

Donor(s):  Gail Shore

Value:  $250.00

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Your PGA TOUR Player Experience includes a round of golf for two at both THE PLAYERS Stadium course and Dye’s Valley course at TPC Sawgrass. You’ll also receive two domestic coach round-trip airline tickets and two rooms for two nights at the Sawgrass Golf Resort and Spa, A Marriott Resort, on the beach in Ponte Vedra, Fla. Some time restrictions for golf tournaments and holidays will apply.

A gift basket from Perfect 1864 Vodka that includes a bottle of Perfect 1864 Vodka, mixers, glasses, and assorted snacks completes your package.

Donor(s):  Timothy W. Finchem (Commissioner, PGA Tour), The Carter Center, Perfect 1864 Vodka

Value:  $5,100.00

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A photo of the July 29, 1985, Challenger launch is presented with a miniature U.S. flag and a NASA insignia from the Space Shuttle Atlantis, mission STS-104. The Challenger flight was piloted by Roy Bridges, who has signed the presentation certificate. The 20¼ x 16¾-inch framed memento was given to President Carter on Jan. 31, 2002, to commemorate his visit to the Kennedy Space Center.

Donor(s):  The Carter Center

Value:  $1,250.00

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Club Med is pleased to offer a complimentary seven-night, land-only vacation for two to one of the following resorts in the North America zone: Sandpiper (Port St. Lucie, Fla.), Columbus Isle (Bahamas), Turkoise (Turks and Caicos), Punta Cana (Dominican Republic), Ixtapa Pacific (Mexico), or Cancun Yucatan (Mexico). Visit www.clubmed.com for more information on the resorts and to determine which location has the greatest appeal for you.

Included in your Total All-Inclusiveä vacation are three meals a day (including wine and beer throughout lunch and dinner), all-day snacking and open bar, nightly entertainment, and unlimited sports activities!

Please note requirements and restrictions at end of catalog. Does not include air travel.

Donor(s):  Club Med

Value:  $3,690.00

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A photograph of President and Mrs. Carter on stage with Willie Nelson has been signed by all three. The framed photograph measures 16 x 24 inches.

Donor(s):  The Carter Center

Value:  $250.00

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A copy of the oath of office taken by President Carter on Jan. 20, 1977, and a photograph of him taking the oath are framed together. The signatures of both Chief Justice Warren Burger and President Carter are on the document. Both items hung in The Jimmy Carter Library and Museum for 25 years until they were taken down during the 2009 renovation.

Donor(s):  The Carter Center

Value:  $250.00

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After leaving the Navy and returning to Plains, the Carters became active in the Sumter County community. These newspaper reproductions signed by President Carter highlight the Carters’ work at the Carter peanut warehouse and their civic involvement in the Plains community. Also included is a certificate President Carter received for his first political office as a member of the Sumter County School Board. The certificate is signed by the Georgia governor, lieutenant governor, and state school superintendent at that time. These materials were displayed in The Jimmy Carter Library and Museum for 25 years until the recent renovation.

Donor(s):  The Carter Center

Value:  $250.00

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The Carter Center enjoys a fine collection of Oriental art courtesy of President and Mrs. Carter. These gifts were given to them by their many friends as reminders of their numerous trips to Asia. This colorful landscape with gold accents depicts mountains, flowers, and fishermen on a river and is signed by the artist. The scroll was on display in the Executive Dining Room at The Carter Center for more than 10 years. It measures 52 x 26 inches and is in a shadow box frame that measures 84 x 37 inches.

Price is based on a 2009 appraisal

Donor(s):  President and Mrs. Carter

Value:  $7,500.00

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This beautiful scroll is by American artist Helene Yu-June Rice. The painting of a pair of small birds on a tree with several blossoming magnolia flowers is signed by the artist. The watercolor measures 39 x 27 inches and is in a shadow box frame that measures 80 x 39 inches. It was given to President and Mrs. Carter by the artist in 1981 and has been in the Carter Center’s Executive Dining Room for more than 10 years. Hues of tan, white, and black are featured prominently in the painting.

Donor(s):  President and Mrs. Carter

Value:  $4,500.00

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This 10½ x 15½-inch poster was presented on July 31, 2001, in the city of Havana – Year of the Victorious Revolution in the New Millennium. The inscription reads, “For instituting the youth vanguard that participated in this Educational and Social Revolution which is being carried out by our people, and for graduating in the Second Intensive Course of Social Workers.” At that time, it was signed by Fidel Castro Ruz. Recently, President Carter also signed it.

Donor(s):  Dan Ostrander

Value:  $500.00

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A fabulous bedroom set designed by Carleton Varney, one of America’s best-known interior designers, has been provided for the auction. These items are part of the Carleton Varney Home Décor collection on HSN. The collection includes an upholstered vanity chair, a Laddington eight-piece comforter set (comforter, bedskirt, two pillow shams, two Euro shams, square decorative pillow, and oblong decorative pillow), two black and white Staffordshire porcelain dogs, an arched headboard, an 8 x 10-foot twill edge rug, and a 400-thread-count scallop embroidery sheet set. Winner will choose from available colors for the chair, headboard, and sheets, and the ensemble will be delivered to your door from HSN.

Donor(s):  Carleton Varney, Home Shopping Network

Value:  $920.00

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Newsday cartoonist Doug Marlette created this cartoon of Presidents Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan. The cartoon shows Reagan towering over a tiny Carter in the 1980 scene and the roles reversed in 1990. The 8 x 10¾-inch reprint of a lithograph cartoon has President Carter’s signature on the border.

Donor(s):  President and Mrs. Carter

Value:  $300.00

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Shades of green dominate this original painting by Jerome Lawrence. A single pink flower is shown against a background of green foliage with blue accents. Jerome created the painting while visiting the Atlanta Botanical Garden, and he fittingly calls it “Botanical.” Lawrence, who lives with mental illness, has been a presenter with Rosalynn Carter in the Carter Center’s Mental Health Program. The colorful work on stretched canvas measures 30 x 40 inches and is not framed.

Donor(s):  Jerome Lawrence

Value:  $800.00

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Students and adults alike can learn from and enjoy this wonderful collection of National Geographic products. The collection includes a Cesar’s Way Training Deck (50 Tips for Training and Understanding Your Dog), an illuminated world globe, and the following:

Atlases – Atlas of the World and Atlas of the Civil War

DVDs - Lost Treasures of Afghanistan; Stonehenge Decoded; All Roads Film Festival 5th Anniversary Collection; 1421: The Year China Discovered America?; Inside Guantanamo; Ultimate Nature Collection (10 DVDs); The Complete National Geographic: Every Issue Since 1888; Dog Whisperer With Cesar Millan: The Complete 3rd Season

Books - Abraham Lincoln’s Extraordinary Era; The New Solar System; The World is Blue: How Our Fate and the Ocean’s Are One; Planet Ocean: Voyage to the Heart of the Marine Realm; Hubble: Imaging Space and Time; Odysseys and Photographs: Four National Geographic Field Men; Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China’s First Emperor; Guide to the National Parks of the United States (6th Edition); Backyard Guide to the Night Sky; Ten Best of Everything: Families; Ultimate Field Guide to Photography; Grave Secrets of Dinosaurs; My Favorite Place on Earth (celebrated people share their travel discoveries); Fragile: The Human Condition; Body: The Complete Human; Inside the Vatican; Image Collection, Polar Obsession.

Donor(s):  Terry Adamson, National Geographic Society

Value:  $1,500.00

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The Cottages at Persimmon Creek Vineyards is offering two couples a two-night weekend stay in the North Georgia mountains. In addition to the mountain weekend of relaxation and rejuvenation, you and your friends will have a complimentary bottle of Persimmon Creek wine, a private guided tour of the vineyards, a dinner with wine pairings, and continental breakfast in the comfort of the vineyard cottage retreat. You can also take the opportunity to learn how to work in the vineyards or to milk the East Friesian sheep on the property. More information is available at www.persimmoncreekwine.com.

Your experience also includes an original painting titled “Carter Center, Early Spring” by celebrated Georgia artist Robin Bolton. The 12 x 16-inch painting is signed by the artist and shows the Carter Center’s upper lake and surrounding grounds. Bolton’s work hangs in many New York corporate offices and hung in the White House personal quarters during the Carter administration.

Donor(s):  Persimmon Creek Vineyards, Robin Bolton

Value:  $3,000.00

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Two miniature replicas of the New York Daily News are offered together. The first has been signed by then Democratic Party Chairman Bob Strauss and shows him holding a copy of the Daily News with the headline “It’s Carter.” The second shows another Daily News cover with Joan and Fritz Mondale and Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter together for the first time as a campaign team and is signed by all four. These reproductions were displayed in The Jimmy Carter Library and Museum for 25 years until the recent renovation.

Donor(s):  The Carter Center

Value:  $250.00

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This museum replica shows the speech given by President Carter at the National Press Club announcing his run for the presidency. This first draft shows his handwritten edits on the page and is signed by President Carter. The reproduction was exhibited in The Jimmy Carter Library and Museum for 25 years until the recent renovation.

Donor(s):  The Carter Center

Value:  $250.00

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At the close of the 1976 Democratic Convention, Jimmy Carter proudly accepted his party’s nomination. This is a replica of the first page of a handwritten draft of his acceptance speech. It is signed by President Carter and was on display in The Jimmy Carter Library and Museum for 25 years until the recent renovation.

Donor(s):  The Carter Center

Value:  $250.00

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Three photos are contained in this collage. The first two show President Carter and the Dalai Lama each holding their Nobel Peace Prize. The third photo shows the two men together. It has been signed by both men. This is the last of this set of photographs available.

Donor(s):  The Carter Center

Value:  $1,000.00

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Artist Senel G. de Peralta Aliaga created this oil on canvas painting of The Basilica de Nuestra Señora del Cobre, located 20 kilometers northwest of Santiago de Cuba. The basilica houses a wooden image of the Virgin Mary and is Cuba’s most sacred pilgrimage site. The statue was found floating on the Báhia de Nipe in northeastern Cuba in 1606 and was brought to the copper mine at El Cobre. It carried a label reading “I am the Virgen de la Caridad.” The 28 x 47-inch painting has a Cuban export stamp applied to the back. For more information, visit: www.cubanart.org.

Donor(s):  Clyde and Brigid Hensley, Eastern Cuba Cultural Exchange Association

Value:  $1,000.00

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President Carter’s original painting of this scene hangs in the stairwell below his office at The Carter Center. The framed giclée print numbered 8 of 50 is signed by President Carter and stamped with the Carter Center embossing seal. A certificate of authenticity also is included.

Donor(s):  President Carter

Value:  $1,000.00

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Fiber artist Susan Naples produced this original rug based on the cover of the 2007-2008 Carter Center Annual Report. The 24 x 32-inch framed work was modeled on the art of Nip Rogers, who created the cover showing scenes from Carter Center program activities.

Naples spent five months making this rug with the assistance of her grandchildren. Her work has been featured in “A Celebration of Hand Hooked Rugs XIV and XIX” and other books and publications, including Jesse Turbayne’s “Hooked on Rugs: Outstanding Contemporary Designs.” It can also be viewed on the Internet at www.flickr.com/photos/susan_naples/.

Traditional rug hooking is a truly American craft, dating back to our country’s earliest days. Originally, old wool clothing was cut or torn into narrow strips and hooked through burlap bags to make rugs. As the craft developed, artisans designed commercial patterns, and cottage industries were created to provide over-dyed new wool to order.

Donor(s):  Susan Naples

Value:  $1,850.00

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Puck Magazine reached its height in popularity as an international publication in the late 1800s because of its political cartoon drawings. This 13 x 18-inch image from 1890 is signed by artist C. J. Taylor and depicts two carriages traveling on Presidential Road. The first, resembling an elegant stagecoach, carries President Grover Cleveland and easily passes by, while the second, which looks more like a child’s wagon and carries Cleveland’s opponent Gov. David B. Hill, is brought to a halt.

Donor(s):  The Carter Center

Value:  $300.00

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The U.S. Navy’s Blue Angel Squadron in their F/A - 18 Hornet aircraft is seen in this photo taken by Ryan Courtade. The six planes are shown in a pyramid formation flying over Fort Jefferson National Monument in Key West, Fla. The 15½ x 19½-inch photo is framed and was signed in 2005 by all the Blue Angels. The inscription on the photo reads, “Best wishes Blue Angels, President Carter.”

Price is based on appraised value

Donor(s):  President and Mrs. Carter

Value:  $1,500.00

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The inscription at the top of this 24 x 20-inch framed color photo reads, “Best Wishes – Blue Angels – Fat Albert Airlines – President Carter.” The photo shows a single Blue Angel C-130 soaring across a deep blue sky. The mat below the photo contains signatures from various members of the squadron and the inscription “1970-2005, 35th Anniversary of the Blue Angels.”

Price based on appraised value

Donor(s):  President and Mrs. Carter

Value:  $1,200.00

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This collectable 42 x 82-inch Ganado Navajo rug with a spectacular pattern and color scheme was made in the 1940s. These rare rugs of great quality were a staple of the Indian barter system before the culture was popularized in the 1960s and 1970s. The rug is in mint condition.

Price is based on a 2003 appraised value

Donor(s):  Jim and Casey Margard

Value:  $3,800.00

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Master chairmaker Russell Filbeck made this three-slat side chair especially for the Winter Weekend. The Appalachian ladder-back chair is 39 inches tall with a 19 x 20-inch seat. The seat is made from the woven inner bark of a hickory tree and is the same material President Carter uses in his ladder-back chairs. The slats are engraved with the Carter Center motto, “Waging Peace, Fighting Disease, Building Hope.” Filbeck teaches woodworking at Palomar College in San Diego and is the author of “Making Ladder-Back Chairs With Russ Filbeck,” for which President Carter wrote the foreword.

Donor(s):  Mr. and Mrs. Russell Filbeck

Value:  $2,000.00

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Two vintage recordings and sheet music from the 1976 presidential campaign comprise this item. The first is a 45-rpm record with sheet music by Herman (Doc) Silvers called “Hello Jimmy.” The recording, by Wayne Phillips and the Hootchy Kootchy Dream Band, includes the vocals on one side and the instrumental version on the other. The second 45-rpm record and sheet music feature “The President Jimmy Carter March” by Ervin and Andrea Litkei, which is performed by the Patriots. They are framed together in this item.

Donor(s):  Garry South

Value:  $750.00

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A group of students from Ecuador gave this framed oil painting measuring 31½ x 23½-inches to President Carter on Sept. 21, 2000, while visiting The Carter Center. The beautiful cityscape shows a collection of rooftops backed by golden hills against a sky dotted with colorful balloons.

Price is based on appraised value

Donor(s):  The Carter Center

Value:  $750.00

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A variety of colors adorn this 52 x 79-inch rug that was handmade of silk in Iran. The intricate pattern includes animals, flowers, and birds. The rug has fringe on both ends and backing to protect the uncut threads. Very colorful!

Donor(s):  Ms. Taj Ferdowsi

Value:  $2,000.00

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Back by popular demand: President Carter has donated one bottle of red wine that he made using traditional family methods. The 750-ml bottle boasts his private label and is stamped with the presidential seal on the top and the signature of Jimmy Carter. The label reads: “Carter Farms (with a sketch of the main street of Plains, Ga.) Vented and Bottled by Jimmy Carter in Plains, Georgia, Vintage 1998.”

Donor(s):  President Carter

Value:  $1,000.00

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These original stylized posters from the 1970s reflect the cultural and political changes of China. They were donated to The Carter Center by former missionary Camille Anders and are handsomely framed.

A. Careful Calculating and Strict Budgeting
A young woman is providing accounting assistance to an older couple for their corn and grain. They discuss how they can stay within their budget. Poster is 20 x 27 inches without frame.

B. I’m a Little Commune Member Here
Image depicts children happily singing the song “I’m a Little Commune Member” to a group of their peers and farmers at harvest time on their experimental plot of land. Red flags dot the hills in the background, and red scarves worn by people in the group indicate their support of Chairman Mao. The sign in the lower left reads, “Little Red Guard’s experimental Field. Crop variety – Shanfeng #3, crop acreage 1.5 Acres.” Poster is 19 x 28½ inches without frame.

Donor(s):  The Carter Center

Value:  $250.00

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Two beautiful brilliant-cut solitaire diamonds are matched as earrings on 14-karat yellow gold French wires with lever-style closures. One diamond weighs 1.39 carats and the other 1.38 carats.

Price is based on appraised value.

Donor(s):  Susan Wester

Value:  $23,493.00

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This framed museum-quality print is numbered 30 of 50 and signed by Jimmy Carter. The 1989 painting by President Carter depicts the dining area of the Carters’ North Georgia cabin and includes his bottle collection on the wall. President Carter made the lazy Susan table, six chairs, and Parsons table shown in the painting. The 17 x 20-inch print comes with certificate of authenticity.

Donor(s):  President Carter

Value:  $2,500.00

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The Brigadoon Lodge, one of the premier fly fishing resorts in North America, located in the North Georgia mountains, is offering a vacation to remember. You and up to seven of your friends (eight total) will arrive for a day of fishing on Oct. 15, 2010. That evening, President and Mrs. Carter will join you for cocktails and dinner provided by Proof of the Pudding. On Oct. 16, you will have another full day of fishing, including lunch with the Carters, before departing late in the afternoon. Fishing guides, tackle, and meals are included, although transportation is not. The dates for this trip cannot be changed, so please check your schedules before bidding.

Donor(s):  Rebekah Stewart, Proof of the Pudding, Perfect 1864 Vodka

Value:  $10,000.00

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Internationally acclaimed Florida artist Leoma Lovegrove donated this original work, “Berlin II,” for the Winter Weekend. Her work can be seen at The Carter Presidential Library, Rockefeller Center, Virgin Airlines headquarters in London (Richard Branson), Liverpool (the Beatles), and many other places. This vibrant and colorful tropical fish measures 36 x 48 inches and is acrylic on canvas. The artist signed the painting on back and wrote, “For President Jimmy Carter Event, Original.“ For more information visit, www.leomalovegrove.com.

Donor(s):  Jim and Casey Margard

Value:  $1,000.00

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This beautiful ring features a natural black Boulder opal of roughly 5½ carats with three brilliant diamonds on each side. The setting is 14-karat gold, and the total diamond weight is approximately 0.25 carats. The opal is 17.97 x 14.73 millimeters.

Price is based on appraised value.

Donor(s):  John Rendon and Sandy Libby

Value:  $7,325.00

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Several headline artists have signed a wooden Fender electric guitar for the Winter Weekend. Included on the guitar are signatures from: Jimmy Buffett, Toby Keith, B. B. King, Willie Nelson, Brad Paisley, Taylor Swift, and the Counting Crows.

Donor(s):  Peter Conlon

Value:  $1,000.00

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New York artist Nora Mae Carmichael created this original 48 x 60-inch mixed media collage depicting humankind on a symbolic journey home. From near and far, a multitude of diverse and enlightened characters are seen migrating toward a vibrant earthly sphere. The piece includes international fabrics and a swatch from Christo and Jeanne-Claude's The Gates, Project for Central Park.

Carmichael's paintings reflect her inner visions of peaceful and harmonious co-existing for all. The self-taught artist’s works can be found in many private and permanent collections including Mr. William H. Cosby Jr. and the University of Maryland. Her works have been exhibited in the White House, Boston Center for the Arts, National Black Arts Festival in Atlanta, International Outsider Arts Fair in New York, and the Annual Harlem Open Studios tour. For more information, please visit www.noramaecarmichael.com.

Donor(s):  Nora Mae Carmichael

Value:  $29,000.00

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An exclusive vacation experience provided by our friends in Napa Valley, Calif. You’ll start with three nights in a four-bedroom cottage at the Fleury Estate Winery. You will tour the winery, experience a wine tasting, and receive gift bottles of wine for each couple from Revana Family Vineyard and William Cole Vineyards, where you will meet the owner and winemaker.

Donor(s):  Fleury Estate Winery, Revana Family Vineyard & Winery, William Cole Vineyards & Winery

Value:  $2,000.00

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A rich, handmade tapestry measuring 61 x 82 inches is bathed in earth tones and bordered by a garland of flowers. The image shows a landscape featuring a European town from the Renaissance era in the background and flora and fauna on a tranquil plain in the foreground.

Donor(s):  Martha Hall

Value:  $4,995.00

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The highlight of the day is a reception with President and Mrs. Carter and a private tour of their living quarters at The Carter Center. This elite experience begins with a 4:00 p.m. VIP tour of the Carter Center offices, where you’ll see works of art painted by and featuring images of President Carter. At 5:00 p.m., you’ll tour the newly renovated Jimmy Carter Library and Museum, led by museum director Dr. Jay Hakes. This exclusive opportunity is limited to 10 people, and the date is set for June 24, 2010. Please check your calendars before bidding.

Donor(s):  President and Mrs. Carter

Value:  $4,500.00

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A special edition hardback copy of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” the last book in the popular Harry Potter series, has been signed by J. K. Rowling for the auction. The pages of the book have gold edges and special purple interior bindings. There is also a bookmark inside.

Donor(s):  J.K. Rowling

Value:  $200.00

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“Messengers of Peace” by Wilma Langhamer is an original 30 x 30-inch oil on canvas painting. It shows three doves flying over the Earth in the darkest part of a tricolored sky. The doves are symbols of hope and peace in current times. Langhamer is German-born artist currently living in Texas. Her work, described as “romantic realism,” has graced the covers of five Readers Digest magazines as well as a Neiman Marcus Christmas Book. She has exhibited in Europe and the United States, and her work is in the collections of the Smithsonian, former President Ronald Reagan, and opera star Beverly Sills. “Messengers of Peace” is presented in a 1½-inch gallery frame without an outer frame.

Donor(s):  Wilma Langhamer

Value:  $2,500.00

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Delta Air Lines is offering an incredible behind-the-scenes experience at their world headquarters in Atlanta, Ga. You and a guest will receive two domestic first class round-trip tickets to Atlanta and overnight accommodations at the Renaissance Concourse Hotel - Atlanta Airport. The next day, you will start at 8:30 a.m. with a full day (for two or four people) that includes a tour of the Technical Operations Center, Delta Ramp Tower, and Delta museum. You’ll also experience the Delta flight simulator, have lunch at Woolman’s Café with Delta staff and executives, and visit the Operations Control Center. At the end of the day, you will fully understand Delta’s operations. You will receive a high-quality, detailed replica of a Delta 767 and a photo portfolio commemorating your experience. This is exclusive for the Winter Weekend.

Donor(s):  Delta Air Lines

Value:  $4,500.00

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This is the actual shirt and hat worn by President Carter during the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project: Mekong Build 2009. The yearly event for Habitat for Humanity International had the Carters building homes in Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, and China in November of last year. Mrs. Carter brought these items back from Southeast Asia for the Winter Weekend auction. The shirt has been signed by President Carter. The clothes are presented in a lovely frame.

Donor(s):  President and Mrs. Carter

Value:  $100.00

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Enjoy a one-week vacation at Unicorn by the Sea. Unicorn is beautiful with a unique style that is both welcoming and relaxing. You’ll be impressed by the state-of-the-art, open-air kitchen in the fully air-conditioned home. This spacious villa has two well-appointed bedrooms in the lower level of the main house, and on the other side of the pool and grilling deck, a guest cottage houses the third bedroom, which has its own kitchenette and sitting area. It's perfect for those who want a little extra privacy.

The recently renovated villa overlooks Fish and Rendezvous bays and faces south for all-day sunshine and excellent views of the national park and the south shore of St. John’s Cruz Bay, which is a 10- to15-minute drive away on partially paved roads. Complete with cable TV, VCR, stereos with CD players, and barbecue grills, both villas have private, tiled decks and kitchen, dining, and living areas. A washer/dryer is provided in the guest cottage. For more views of this fabulous place, see www.vivacations.com.

Transportation is not included. See Item Clarifications and Restrictions at the end of the catalog for additional travel information.

You’ll also receive a gift basket from Perfect 1864 Vodka that includes a bottle of Perfect 1864 Vodka, mixers, glasses, and assorted snacks.

Donor(s):  John Rendon, Sandy Libby, Rick and Tara Rendon, Perfect 1864 Vodka

Value:  $3,500.00

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The world-famous Rodriguez family, makers of classical and flamenco guitars, made this classical guitar of Brazilian rosewood. President Carter has signed the neck of the guitar. It comes with a warranty; a certificate signed by Manuel Sr., Manuel Jr., Norman Rodriguez, and President Carter; and a temperature- and moisture-monitored, Bausach-lined guitar case.

Donor(s):  Susan Wester

Value:  $15,000.00

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The world-famous Rodriguez family, makers of classical and flamenco guitars, made this flamenco guitar that has been signed by President Carter on the neck. It comes with a warranty; a certificate signed by Manuel Sr., Manuel Jr., Norman Rodriguez, and President Carter; and a temperature- and moisture-monitored, Bausach-lined guitar case.

Donor(s):  The Rodriguez Family

Value:  $10,000.00

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At the National Garden Gala, A Tribute to America’s First Ladies, May 11, 1994, this 11 x 15-inch photo was taken of six first ladies. All have signed the photo. Pictured from left to right are Lady Bird Johnson, Betty Ford, Rosalynn Carter, Nancy Reagan, Barbara Bush, and Hillary Rodham Clinton. The event was the first fundraiser for the First Ladies Water Garden. Approximately 30 prints were made and signed as gifts to the first ladies and their staff members for their participation.

Price is baed on appraised value.

Donor(s):  Mrs. Carter

Value:  $1,300.00

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This collection of books written by President and Mrs. Carter has been signed by each author. Although these books have been sold separately as auction items at the Winter Weekend, this is the first time that these 26 will be offered as a set (signatures only). All of President Carter’s books have been signed “Jimmy Carter.”

Donor(s):  President and Mrs. Carter

Value:  $2,000.00

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Both President Carter and “the greatest” Muhammad Ali have signed this photo taken at the signing of the Panama Canal Treaty. Other photos and memorabilia from the treaty signing are also included.

Donor(s):  Jack Bacon

Value:  $500.00

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This very rare photo was taken in June 1973 when President Carter was governor of Georgia and his distant cousin Elvis was playing at the Omni arena. The Carters attended the concert. Both President and Mrs. Carter have signed the photo. The inscription reads, “We met my cousin Elvis in June 1973 at his Omni Concert in Atlanta.” This is the only signed print of this photo available.

Donor(s):  Dan Ostrander

Value:  $5,000.00

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Each year, the Heisman Memorial Trophy Awards Dinner is held to award the trophy to an outstanding college football player in the United States. As part of the celebration, the new recipient and any former winners present are asked to sign footballs. These are then distributed to all of the signers. This football is from the recent 2009 Heisman awards ceremony and features the signatures of the following 24 Heisman Trophy winners: Mark Ingram, Tim Tebow, Eric Crouch, Ron Dayne, Danny Wuerffel, Charlie Ward, Gino Torretta, Mike Rozier, George Rogers, Billy Sims, Archie Griffin, John Cappelletti, Johnny Rodgers, Pat Sullivan, Jim Plunkett, Gary Beban, Steve Spurrier, Billy Cannon, Pete Dawkins, John David Crow, Paul Hornung, Hop Cassady, Johnny Lattner, and Dick Kazmaier.

Donor(s):  Mr. and Mrs. Gino Torretta

Value:  $4,995.00

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The Sept. 25, 1978, Time magazine cover featured the profiles of Menahem Begin and Anwar Sadat with the title “After the Summit.” This rare cover is signed by both men and paired with a photo of Sadat, Carter, and Begin that has been signed by President Carter.

Donor(s):  Dan Ostrander

Value:  $4,995.00

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Bask in the desert air with family or a group of friends at this luxury vacation home in Palm Springs, Calif. You and your guests will have one week at the Villa Grand, a 4,600-square-foot home previously owned by Christina Onassis that sleeps up to 17. This well-appointed home has a spectacular heated pool, two Jacuzzi spas, a sauna, a lighted tennis court, a tiki bar/room, two kitchens, two living areas, two fireplaces, a citrus grove, lush green gardens, seven bedrooms, and seven baths. This offer is for June – Dec. 15, 2010. Holiday and special event weeks are not included.

See Item Restrictions and Clarifications at the end of the catalog for additional travel information. For a pictorial tour of the home, visit www.vacationpalmsprings.com/home_detail.php?home_name=SanMarco.

You’ll also receive a gift basket from Perfect 1864 Vodka that includes a bottle of Perfect 1864 Vodka, mixers, glasses, and assorted snacks.

Two round-trip coach airline tickets are included in your package courtesy of The Carter Center.

Donor(s):  Rick Hutcheson and Rob Kincaid of Vacation Palm Springs, The Carter Center, Perfect 1864 Vodka

Value:  $8,000.00

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This limited edition photo is numbered 18 of 100. It was taken at the dedication of the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum on Nov. 6, 1997, and is signed by Presidents Carter, George H. W. Bush, Clinton, and Ford.

Donor(s):  President Carter

Value:  $2,000.00

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This color photograph, numbered 47 of 100, of five presidents (Bush, Reagan, Carter, Ford, and Nixon) during the dedication of the Ronald Reagan Library on Nov. 4, 1991, in Simi Valley, Calif., is autographed by each president pictured. It is a priceless piece of our national heritage.

Donor(s):  President Carter

Value:  $4,000.00

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President Carter’s painting of part of main street in Plains shows the Plains Inn and attached antiques mall with beautiful wreaths and other Christmas decorations. The image was featured on the Carter Center’s 2009 holiday card. This one-of-a-kind 23½ x 30-inch giclée print is one of President Carter’s recent works. It is signed by him and framed.

Donor(s):  The Carter Center

Value:  $1,000.00

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This offer allows you to choose to spend a week in either Florence or Rome, Italy, for your vacation.

In Florence, you will stay in a fully renovated three-bedroom, two-bath apartment in the historic Renaissance center of Florence that has all-new electrical wiring, plumbing, bathrooms, central air conditioning, Internet, phone, and TV connections. It is located in a 17th-century palazzo near the Ferragamo and Frecobaldi family residences, one bridge west of the Ponte Vecchio and surrounded by antique shops, art galleries, fine restaurants, and only a five- to 10-minute walk to all of Florence’s major sites.

The 2,000-square-foot unit is furnished with Oriental carpet, antiques, original artwork, designer linens, and all-new appliances. Each of the large three bedrooms has a queen-size bed, writing desk, and large closets. There are also a large dining room and living room. The second floor unit is an easy walk up with no elevator.

The 1,600-square-foot, two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment in Rome is located on the third floor of a 15th-century Roman palazzo near many great restaurants. The palazzo is located one block from Piazza Navona, three blocks from the Campo di Fiori market, a 15-minute walk from the Spanish Steps or Trastevere, and 20 minutes to St. Peter’s. The large Renaissance apartment is air-conditioned, has new appliances, is completely equipped (telephone, TV, stereo, all kitchen and linen supplies, etc.), and furnished with Italian antiques and Oriental rugs over hardwood floors.

Offer is subject to availability from July 1 - Sept. 1, 2010, Nov. 1 – Dec. 19, 2010, and Jan. 1 – March 20, 2011. For more information about the apartments, see www.romit.com.

Two business elite round-trip tickets to your destination are included with your vacation courtesy of Delta Air Lines, Inc.

You’ll also receive a gift basket from Perfect 1864 Vodka that includes a bottle of Perfect 1864 Vodka, mixers, glasses, and assorted snacks.

Cost of airfare is not included in value

Donor(s):  Mr. and Mrs. N. Robert Stoll, Delta Air Lines, Perfect 1864 Vodka

Value:  $2,650.00

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Master chairmaker Russell Filbeck made this replica of an Appalachian-style ladder-back rocking chair especially for the Winter Weekend. The cherry, six-slat rocking chair is 44 inches tall, 26 inches wide, and 44 inches deep and is a reproduction of one that Filbeck made for President Carter. The hickory bark seat is woven in a herringbone pattern and finished with four coats of oil and paste wax. The slats are engraved with the Carter Center’s motto, “Waging Peace, Fighting Disease, Building Hope.” Filbeck teaches woodworking at Palomar College in San Diego and is the author of “Making Ladder-Back Chairs With Russ Filbeck,” for which President Carter wrote the foreword.

Donor(s):  Mr. and Mrs. Russell Filbeck

Value:  $8,000.00

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Five presidents (Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush) have signed an official Rawlings major league baseball.

Donor(s):  Dan Ostrander

Value:  $4,995.00

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In Nov. 1993, President Bill Clinton signed the NAFTA treaty surrounded by a group of the most powerful men in Washington, D.C. This photo has been signed by them all. Pictured from left to right are Gerald R. Ford, Tom Foley, George Mitchell, Bill Clinton, Jimmy Carter, Bob Dole, George H. W. Bush, Bob Michel, and Al Gore.

Donor(s):  Dan Ostrander

Value:  $4,995.00

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Four giclée prints of original paintings by President Carter were made to provide a selection to display during the auction. These prints are slightly larger than the original paintings. President Carter has signed these one-of-a-kind prints “Jimmy Carter 1 of 1 A/P.” The high bidder has a choice of one or more prints each at the winning bid amount. Subsequent high bidders will have the same option until all are sold.

The works include:

“Plains Baptist Church” 16 x 20 inches, original painted April 2008 (where President Carter was baptized at age 11)

“Mountain Waterfall” 25 x 31 inches, original painted April 2003

“Boyhood Store” 12 x 16 inches, original painted April 2003

“Flags in Plains” 30 x 40 inches, original painted October 2007 (showing a scene that has changed very little since 1900)

Donor(s):  President Carter

Value:  $5,000.00

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The winning bidder can select one from among four choices one original painting by President Carter. The works include:

“Plains Baptist Church” 16 x 20-inch oil on canvas, painted April 2008 (where President Carter was Baptized at age 11)

“Mountain Waterfall” 25 x 31-inch oil on canvas, painted April 2003

“Boyhood Store” 12 x 16-inch oil on panel, painted April 2003

“Flags in Plains” 30 x 40-inch oil on canvas, painted October 2007 (showing a scene that has changed very little since 1900)

Donor(s):  President Carter

Value:  $100,000.00

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