This Austrian-born architectural historian and designer fled the Nazis and came to American in 1941 serving the U.S. Air Force 1943-45 before becoming the art director of the N.W. Ayer & Son Advertising Agency in Philadelphia. Signed First Day Cover 6�" X 3�" cancelled in Washington DC on 31 May 1960 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Near fine. Four "SEATO Unity Peace Progress" 4-cent stamps at upper right and ornate Art Craft cachet honoring the South-East Asia Treaty Organization at left. Near the center Maass signs boldly in black fineline adding "Designer" below. unknown
This Austrian politician and diplomat succeeded U Thant and became the fourth Secretary-General of the United Nations in 1972 serving until 1981; in 1986 he was elected the ninth president of Austria serving until 1992 although allegations attempting to implicate him in Nazi war crimes on the Eastern front plagued his later years. Color PS 4" X 6" n.p. Vienna Austria n.y. December 1987. Fine. Handsome head and shoulders portrait in later years signed boldly in black fineline on the blank lower margin. With TLS dated 1987 December 3 from assistant transmitting photograph. unknown
This African-American actor playerd guitar with the popular group "The Three Flames" who had their own NBC radio show and later television program from 1945 to 1956 before turning to Broadway where he appeared in musicals such as "New Faces of 1956"; best known for portraying the Tin Man in the original 1975 Broadway production of the musical "The Wiz." Bold signature and date 1983 October 22 on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Fine. With original envelope. Rather uncommon. unknown
The Boston Braves witnessed the debut of this leftfielder in 1943 where he played until 1945. Signature in black ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. Near fine. unknown
This newspaper correspondent turned diplomat served as U.S. Consul to Callao 1903-05 and U.S. Consul General in Callao 1905-06 Mexico City 1906-08 and Rio de Janeiro 1914-17; he died along with 305 crew and sailors when the U.S. Navy ship "Cyclops" sank mysteriously in the North Atlantic Ocean on its way from Brazil to Baltimore during World War One its wreckage never found. ANS 1p 4�" X 7" Delhi India 1909 December 6. Addressed to the Treasurer of Washington D.C.'s Cosmos Club. Near fine. On a pale green lettersheet Gottschalk tells the treasurer of this prestigious club "I take pleasure in enclosing my cheque for $15.00 for dues as a non-resident member for the calendar year 1910." Boldly and handsomely penned in black ink. unknown
This long-time Colorado senator 1876-82 1885-1909 interrupted his lengthy Senate years to serve as Arthur's secretary of the interior 1882-85. Huge bold signature and "Sec of the Interior" beneath penned in rich brown ink 6 3/4" X 2" n.p. n.y. Fine. Undated but obviously signed during his years as a cabinet member. An especially large and attractive example. unknown
Connecticut representative 1964-70. Signature and "M.C." in bold blue fountain pen on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Washington D.C. 1970 March 6. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Popular comic and actor who starred in early television's "Make Room for Daddy" 1953-64. PS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Glossy portrait of an older Thomas wearing a lab coat and stethoscope smoking a cigar. Boldly signed. unknown
Popular Midwest wrestling champions of the '50s and '60s each holder of many titles who formed a celebrated tag wrestling team. Most unusual oversize IPS heavy stock 16" X 20" St. Charles IL 1960 October 14. Near full-length side-by-side shot depicting Gilbert and Goelz in wrestling trunks against a white background each taking off their coat as if entering the ring. Gilbert at left inscribes boldly to the right of his legs in red ballpoint: "To Donald M. Burnell / A true and wonderful / Wrestling fan Your friend / in Sports always / Johnny Gilbert / Oct 14 - 1960 / St. Charles Livestock Center / St. Charles Illiones." sic Goelz at right inscribes boldly at upper right in blue ballpoint: "To a wrestler's best friend / Donald M. Burnell / Best of Luck and of everything / Your friend always / Billy Goelz / Fox Lake wrestler / Oct. 14 1960 / St. Charles Livestock / Center / St. Charles Ill." This handsome and most unusual item was likely created for some cryptic promotional purpose but it bears no photographer's credit or other identifications recto or verso. Choice vintage piece from the "Golden Age of Wrestling" -- likely one of a kind in this large format. Superb for display. unknown
One of America's leading wood engravers known for his scenes of the urban working classes in the 1940s and '50s. Signed First Day Cover 6�" X 3�" cancelled in Buffalo New York on 1977 August 4 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single 13-cent "United States & Canada Peace Bridge 1927-77" stamp at upper right and handsome ArtCraft engraved cachet at left. Near the center in blck ballpoint Brussel-Smith signs. A classy example of this artist's virtuoso wood engraving technique -- and an uncommon autograph. unknown
This American artist is often remembered for his friendship with Carl Sandburg which resulted in his striking 1968 U.S. postage stamp; other stamps include his award-winning 1972 "Sidney Lanier" and the 4-stamp 1973 series "Rise of the Spirit of Independence." ANS 1p 8�" X 11" Pineville PA 1973 October 9. Addressed to Mr. Johnston. Near fine. Two horizontal mailing folds. Friendly "Thank you for your gratifying reaction and comment on my stamp designs." in Smith's handsome calligraphic hand. No doubt refers to his award-winning 4-stamp "Rise of the Spirit of Independence" stamps which had been released the previous month. Accompanied by a stunning 4pp heavy stock 8�" X 11" color leaflet issued in 1953. Near fine. Smith's 1978 centennial "Carl Sandburg" stamp which shows a left-facing Sandburg in profile was based on a charcoal portrait made much earlier showing a right-facing Sandburg published here for the first time in 1953 -- a full quarter century before its stamp appearance! The front cover of this glossy leaflet features this portrait which once open pages 2 and 3 shows on the lefthand side a manuscript fair copy of Sandburg's then-new poem "Names" in his distinctive script dated from Connemara Farm Flat Rock North Carolina 25 December 1952. The righthand side shows the same text beautifully typeset. Rear leaf page 4 indicates "First publication of CARL SANDBURG'S most recent poem" and "Some time ago we asked Mr. Sandburg for permission to print this poem as a keepsake for his seventy-fifth birthday party." Thus this booklet represents the true first appearance of this well-known poem which begins: "There is only one horse on the earth / and his name is All Horses. / There is only one bird in the air / and his name is All Wings. / There is only one fish in the sea / and his name is All fins." Though no publisher is cited on this bibliographically-challenged printed piece the publisher was perhaps Broadcast Music Inc. of New York -- whose president and founder Carl Haverlin was an old friend of Sandburg's and was instrumental in organizing the celebrations honoring his friend's 75th. Sandburg at that time was at the height of his fame and these fetes garnished much press coverage. It's not known how many of these booklets were produced but likely a modest number for private distribution to friends and colleagues. A superb letter and scarce printed keepsake. unknown
This actor's ten-year marriage to Bette Davis with whom he co-starred in "All About Eve" in 1950 overshadowed his film career. Color PS 10" X 8" n.p. n.d. Fine. Glossy reproduction of a lobby card for -- what else -- "All About Eve" boldly signed in red ink. Unusual format. unknown
Short-career baseball player who debuted with the Washington Senators in 1945. Large bold signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. Fine. Handsome later life example. unknown
Hi-yo Silver! Away!" The popular "B" movie actor parlayed the "Lone Ranger" serial 1914-99 into a lifelong role. Bold "Clayton Moore Lone Ranger" heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1984 August 8. Fine. With original envelope. Comes with a superb 1955 sepia tone 10" X 8" lobby card photograph depicting the Masked Man beating up an ornery hombre in "The Lone Ranger. unknown
This star of the Yiddish theater appeared in such films as "Cimarron" "Exodus" "Guns of Darkness" and "Death of a Gunfighter." Bold signature dated 1969 March 14 on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Among many accomplishments this reknowned ballet dancer was the first American to land starring roles in the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo 1942-50; she was also a choreographer of note. Handsome signature in black fineline heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1982 March 20. Fine. With original envelope. A quite nice example. unknown
Popular Midwest wrestling champions of the '50s and '60s each holder of many titles who formed a celebrated tag wrestling team. Most unusual oversize IPS heavy stock 16" X 20" St. Charles IL 1960 October 14. Well-known pose showing the pair from the waist up seated and bare chested in front of an enormous reproduction of an old-time wrestling match. Both gaze intently off to the viewer's right. Goelz at left inscribes boldly across his bare chest in blue ballpoint: "to my very best fan / Donald M. Burnell / Loads of luck and best Wishes / from -- / Billy Goelz / Fox Lake Wrestler / Oct. 14 1960 / St. Charles Livestock / Center / St. Charles Ill." Gilbert at right inscribes boldly across his bare chest in red ballpoint: "To Donald M. Burnell / Best regards and great / success in life / Ill always be your friend / Yours in Sports / Johnny Gilbert / Michigan City Heavyweight king / Oct 14 -- 1960 / St. Charles livestock center / St. Charles Illinois." This most unusual item was likely created for some cryptic promotional purpose but it bears no photographer's credit or other identifications recto or verso. Choice vintage piece -- the pose is well known though it's likely one of a kind in this large format. Superb for display. unknown
English organic chemist who shared the 1969 Nobel Price in chemistry for discovering and researching conformational analysis. Large bold signature in black fineline heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1983 September 10. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
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