This American actress appeared often on stage and in many films between 1941 and 1990 but will forever be remembered as the ditzy sophisticate "Lovey" wife of Thurston Howell III on the television comedy "Gilligan's Island" 1964-67. Sloppy vintage signature on dark ink on a 3 3/4" X 2�" slip n.p. n.y. Very good. Attractive early example undated but likely 1940s. unknown
This noted Congregational clergyman came from a line of noted Congregational clergymen; he pastored the Church of the Pilgrims in Brooklyn New York for half a century and wrote much well-regarded religious history. ALS 2pp lettersheet 5" X 8" Brooklyn NY 4 January 1882. Addressed to Henry E. Pierrepont 1808-88 a wealthy merchant of the famed Brooklyn Pierrepont family. Very good. Lightly age toned. On imprinted "80 Pierrepont Street" Storrs writes to a member of the family after whom his Brooklyn New York street was named and introduces to him "Mr. E. Grant Marsh. son of Rev. Dr. John Marsh formerly of this city and very probably thus known to you. I have not met Mr Marsh often in later years as he has been living in another part of the city: but I know him well in his earlier youth and have known of him since; and I am confident that the duties of any office entrusted to him will be promptly and faithfully performed." Nicely penned in brown ink and boldly signed at the close. The "Rev. Dr. John Marsh" mentioned 1788-1868 was a well-known Congregational pastor and leader of the American Temperance Society. A lovely example with nice associations. unknown
This Hawaiian singer musician and orchestra leader with an Irish name became a popular Big Band vocalist in the 1930s and surfed the wave of Hawaiian popularity appearing in Broadway productions such as "Aloha Maids" and "Hellzapoppin" before starting up his own Big Band. PS glossy heavy stock 5�" X 3�" Honolulu HI 31 May 1940. Very good. Photograph side is fine while message/address side bears stains about some margins. Picture postcard with sepia-tone photograph showing Kinney singing surrounded by his band and hoola dancers captioned "Ray Kinney's Hawaiian Room Orchestra and the Aloha Maids" at the Hotel Lexington in New York; Kinney boldly signs "Aloha / Ray Kinney" in blue ink in the message portion on the verso and addresses it in his neat hand to Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. Most unusual and fairly attractive despite stains. unknown
Mark Twain's co-author for the 1873 novel "The Gilded Age" was a well-known and prolific essayist author editor and all-around man of letters; it was he not Twain who coined the phrase "Everybody complains about the weather but nobody does anything about it." On a 4�" X 7" lettersheet bearing his imprinted "Nook Farm / Hartford Conn." address Warner pens a handsome "With the compliments of / the New Year / Yours Sincerely" -- in purple ink no less -- signing in full and dating it 3 January 1893. Near fine. unknown
This American singer helped make operetta and light classical music mainstream on the radio and in concerts from the late 1920s through the 1940s earning her the nickname "Princess of Song"; she performed extensively for the U.S. war effort during World War Two and even made the occasional film appearance. IPS heavy stock 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. ca. mid-1930s. Fine. Outstanding sepia tone portrait of Dragonette in floor-length gown standing in front of a stuccoed wall a large oil painting of her to the side. In a dark portion at lower left she handsomely inscribes and signs in white ink making for superb contrast: "For: / Arnold Gates -- / Thanks you for / your New Year Wishes -- / Gratefully yours / Jessica Dragonette." A truly exceptional example. unknown
Archbishop of Utrecht; involved in post-Vatican Council II liberalization. Large handsome signature and title heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1969 January 2. Near fine. With original envelope. unknown
Florida senator 1936-51 and representative 1963-89 who as the oldest member of Congress pushed through legislation outlawing a mandatory retirement age. TNS 1p 8" X 10�" Washington DC 1969 June 30. Addressed to Richard C. Laade. Fine. Brief note agreeing to a request. Accompanied by a wonderful 8�" X 6�" news agency photograph of 1947 showing then Senator Pepper on the steps of the Capitol at a political gathering. unknown
This British-born actress once married to Herbert Marshall starred on stage and in English and American films such as "The Man Who Knew Too Much" "The Swiss Family Robinson" and "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir." PS 5" X 7" n.p. n.d. Good plus. Heavy mounting traces on verso. Vintage matte finish closeup of a young Best signed at the bottom. unknown
The beloved and influential jazz trumpeter and gravel-voiced singer appeared in many films most notably "Pennies from Heaven" 1936 "The Glenn Miller Story" 1954 and "Hello Dolly" 1969. One of the most bizarre Satchmo items we've handled -- and we've handled a lot: a printed DS 1p 8�" X 11" n.p. n.d. ca. 1966. Very good. Small yellow tape stain at each corner. Mimeographed letter headlined "SATCHMO SEZ." in which Armstrong raves at length about the medicinal benefits of his two favorite laxatives "Swiss Kriss" and "Bis Ma Rex." Armstrong was known to have been excessively fond of laxatives from an early age and in later years became a devotee and practically a walking billboard for these two brands going so far as to hand out sample packets to friends and fans. He mentions "Swiss Kriss" several times his memoir noting that he came up with an open letter to fans about these products. Offered here is a signed copy of this very same letter. Along the top edge he boldly writes in his characteristic green ink "To Donald M. Burnell / from Louis Armstrong." Then vertically down the blank left margin he signs again large and bold. The printed text reads in part: "How to take Swiss Kriss -- the Satchmo Way . Take a teaspoonful of Swiss Kriss ever night when going to bed. People who suffer with gas -- cancer -- and ulcers should at least take a broken dose of Swiss Kriss religiously every night for the rest of their lives." About Bis Ma Rex Satchmo preaches: "Gas is an awful thing to have . If you can -- always keep B.M.R. around the house . It is good for many many things . and all illnesses come from the stomach. There's no such thing as an overdose." He also points out: "There's no business interest between me and these two companies. I buy my Swiss Kriss and Bis Ma Rex the same as anybody else. For three years I thought I had Ulcers . And it wasn't a'thing but Gas. It actually thrills me to be able to 'Hipp' my Public to what's 'Happening in the "Gas Section"' . Yeah . " He continues in this jazzy colloquial fashion for some time of course concluding with "Merry Swiss Kriss and Happy Bis Ma Rex." Fascinating and strange. Accompanied by a fine 8" X 10" glossy black and white photograph of Armstrong playing eyes gazed upward. unknown
Swiss clergyman; secretary general of the World Council of Churches. Choice signature on a special heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Geneva Switzerland 1968 February 21. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Governor general of New Zealand from 1967 to 1972 knighted by Queen Elizabeth. Bold "Porritt" in blue fountain pen heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1974 September 10. Near fine. With original envelope. unknown
Governor general of Canada 1967-74. Handsome "For Mr. R.C. Laade / Roland Michener / Former Governor General of Canada" heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1977 August 9. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
This pitcher debuted with the Washington Senators in 1926. Large bold signature and "or / Jimmie Ulrinsco / Washington Senators / Little Rock Southern Leag. / Charlerio Mid Atlantic / Charles burg Mid Atlantic / over" plus "Good Luck in your / hobby" on verso in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1988 July 18. Fine. With original envelope. Unusual double signature. unknown
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