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LOWDEN, Frank O (1861-1943)
Typed Letter Signed / Signed Pamphlet
The son-in-law of inventor George M. Pullman was a Republican politician who served as Illinois governor 1917-21 and representative 1906-11. TLS 1p 5 3/4" X 7 3/4" Oregon IL 8 June 1937. Addressed to Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. Near fine. On personal letterhead Lowden thanks this admirer for "your request for an autographed copy of my radio address of April 7. It gives me pleasure to enclose you herewith autographed copy." Large full signature. The address is present titled "An Independent Judiciary the Bulwark of the People's Liberties" 8vo wrappers bound along top with black cloth tape 20pp rectos only. Near fine. On the front wrapper the governor pens "With the compli- / ments of / Frank O Lowden" huge and bold in black ink. Subitled "An address delivered by Frank O. Lowden over the Blue Network of the National Broadcasting Company on Wednesday evening April 7 1937" this speech attacks President Roosevelt's 1937 "Judicial Procedures Reform Bill" or "court-packing plan" legislation that would have allowed him to enlarge the court and push through his New Deal initiatives. Unusual. unknown
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ICKES, Harold L (1874-1952)
Signed Calling Card / Unsigned Photograph
President Franklin D. Roosevelt's trusted Secretary of the Interior 1933-46 an ardent reformer who earned the nickname "Honest Harold"; he also headed the Public Works Administration 1933-39. Signature in bold blue ink on a heavy stock 3½" X 1 3/4" card with "The Secretary of the Interior" printed in ornate large italics at center and "Autograph of" printed quite small near top edge. Near fine. Faintly age toned. On the verso noted Lincoln/Civil War scholar Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 pens note to himself and dates it 21 July 1941: "One of a score sent in through the years." Accompanied by a handsome vintage glossy 8½" X 6½" black and white news agency photograph International News Photos. Very good. Archivally mended 3" tear at left edge but overall attractive. Sepia tone candid closeup head-and-shoulders photograph of Ickes with original mimeographed paper label neatly affixed to verso titles "Secretary of the Interior Ickes Offers Testimony" and dated 19 January 1944. Reads in part: "Picture shows Secretary of the Interior Harold Ickes as he left the District Court House. Mr. Ickes testified before the grand jury in the alleged forgery of Harry Hopkins signature to a letter published in the book 'One Man -- Wendell Willkie. unknown
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 40727
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LA FOLLETTE, Philip F (1897-1965)
Signed Pamphlet
This Wisconsin attorney of the notable La Follette dynasty served three terms as that state's governor 1931-33 1935-39 first as Republican and then with the Wisconsin Progressive Party he and his U.S. Senator brother Robert formed. Signed pamphlet "Reorganization of the Supreme Court: Radio Address by Governor Philip F. La Follette of Wisconsin February 27 1937" small 4to wrappers 11pp. Very good. Light single vertical fold. Published by the United States Government Printing Office Washington DC 1937 La Follette here supports President Roosevelt's wildly unpopular "Judicial Procedures Reform Bill" or "court-packing plan" of 1937 legislation that would have allowed him to enlarge the court in such a way that would help push through his New Deal initiatives. Near the top of the front wrapper La Follette signs boldly in full in black ink. Accompanied by a rubberstamp-signed TNS 1p 8½" X 11" Madison WI n.y. Fine. Form letter on "State of Wisconsin Executive Office" letterhead transmitting this speech. unknown
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 40734
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DOUGLAS, Melvyn (1901-81)
Typed Note Signed
For forty years an enduring leading man and later superb character actor this classy star played opposite Garbo in "Ninotchka" and won an Oscar in 1963 for "Hud" and in 1979 for "Being There"; spouse of actress-turned-politician Helen Gahagan 1900-1980 the first Democratic woman elected to Congress from California 1945-51. TNS 1p 7¼" X 10¼" Los Angeles CA 19 November 1940. Addressed to Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. Fine. On buff imprinted letterhead Douglas thanks an admirer. In part: "As a matter of fact no thanks are really needed -- the results of the election compensated for anything I may have accomplished." Boldly signed in black ink. Douglas and his wife were both staunch Democrats and Gates likely thanked Douglas for helping securing a strong turnout for Roosevelt in California. Comes with a superb 10" X 8" glossy photograph a still scene from the 1936 film "Theodora Goes Wild" showing Douglas romancing Irene Dunne as a dog observes. An exceptionally early and choice Douglas letter with interesting political content. unknown
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BORAH, William E (1865-1940)
Signature / Unsigned Photograph
The Lion of Idaho" served 32 years in the U.S. Senate 1907-40; he was a powerful progressive Republican famed for his isolationist views briefly in 1936 considered a presidential contender. Bold full signature on a heavy stock 3¼" X 2¼" card n.p. n.y. Fine. Accompanied by a superb glossy 10" X 8" black and white news agency photograph International News Photo depicting the unveiling of a life-size statue with a row of naval officers at attention on each side of it. Original mimeographed paper label neatly affixed to verso dated 6 June 1947 captions this scene "Honor Late Idaho Senator" and describes it: "Midshipmen from Idaho attend the unveiling of a statue in the rotunda of the Capitol of the late Senator William E. Borah of Idaho. Mrs. Borah the widow is at left center. At right center is Senator Henry C. Dworshak. who accepted the statue in behalf of the U.S. Government following the unveiling ceremony." Also present is the original "United States Senate" transmittal envelope bearing Borah's facsimile free-frank signature at upper right and 19 December 1927 postal cancellation. unknown
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 40755
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PLATT, Thomas C (1833-1910)
Autograph Letter Signed
Nicknamed "The Easy Boss" as well as "Me Too" for petulantly resigning his U.S. Senate seat in 1881 at Roscoe Conkling's urging this powerful New York Republican party political boss served as Congressman 1873-77 and Senator 1881 1897-1909 -- but is remembered not for legislative prowess but rather for the political clout that made him Theodore Roosevelt's political godfather. ALS 1p 7 3/4" X 10½" Jacksonville FL 8 March 1885. Addressed to "My Dear Barker" possibly New York and Sea Beach Railroad official John Barker or politico and future New York representative and governor Benjamin Barker Odell Jr. 1854-1926. Good plus. Strong folds though none weakened; small paper loss at right upper margin slightly affects a couple words and small triangular chip at lower right corner not affecting text. On "New York Lake Erie & Western Railroad Co. / Office of Vice President" letterhead Platt crosses out the printed "New York" and substitutes Jacksonville he boldly pens regrets at "my failure to receive your valued favor of the 2d. inst till today & the consequent delay in return -- I was down in the So part of the State out of reach of the mails." And likely pertaining to future New York politician and then-current Minister to France Levi P. Morton future New York representative and governor and U.S. vice president he remarks: "I am sincerely glad that Mr. Morton does not propose to let his shabby treatment by the Union League Club go unnoticed. His friends ought to take it up and resent it in some marked and earnest way." Morton was a Union League Club member but what their offense against him was is not known. An interesting fairly attractive letter. unknown
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 40751
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La GUARDIA, Fiorella H (1882-1947)
Signature / Unsigned Photograph
The most colorful of New York's many colorful mayors was its airport-namesake 99th a vocal Republican reformer who served in Congress 1917-19 1923-33 and three terms as mayor 1934-45. Thick bold signature in black ink near the bottom of a heavy stock buff 5½" X 3¼" postal card New York NY cancelled on verso 12 June 1934. Near fine. At the bottom of a typed autograph request "This is my fifth attempt so please" from future noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 "The Little Flower" signs. Accompanied by a delightful and fine glossy 6½" X 8½" black and white news agency photograph a half-length portrait of a seated La Guardia in suite and tie right hand cupped to mouth as he bellows. Original mimeographed paper label neatly affixed to verso dated 3 June 1947 captions this image "La Guardia Is Heard on Rents" and explains: "As the Senate backtracked yesterday and knocked out an amendment adopted last week directing monthly decontrol of 30 of the nation's rent areas Fiorello La Guardia began a personal campaign among members of Congress against what he termed the 'blackjacking' Senate bill. La Guardia head of the National Fair Rents Committee is shown with characteristic flourish stating at a Senate Office Building conference that he opposes particularly the Hawkes Amendment which would allow landlords and tenants to enter into leases extending to Dec. 31 1948 at not to exceed 15% more than the rent existing last Sept. 1. unknown
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HISCOCK, Frank (1834-1914)
Autograph Note Signed
The Republican politician from New York served that state in Congress 1877-87 and as senator 1887-93. ANS 1p 5" X 7½" New York NY 1889 October 25. Addressed to Mrs. Barker. Very good. Faintly age toned. On letterhead of "Office of Morton Bliss & Co." Hiscock fulfills some unnamed request: "I acknowledge the honor of your request and comply with great pleasure." Boldly penned in brown ink. Quite strange that the seated U.S. Senator would be writing on letterhead of this banking firm founded by the man who in 1887 Hiscock defeated in the caucus for the New York senate seat -- former representative and ambassador and then- current vice president Levi P. Morton. Odd that -- and the significance if any is unclear. unknown
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 40775
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BAILEY, Vernon Howe (1874-1953)
Signed Leaflet
This American artist was an illustrator for "Harper's Weekly" and other publications and also illustrated many books but is best known for drawings and painting of American and European street scenes -- cityscapes buildings. Signed leaflet heavy buff stock 6" X 9" 4pp n.p. n.y. Fine. Reproduction of Bailey's lithograph of St. Paul's Chapel with printed caption beneath "Columbia University / in the City of New York / on the / New York Central." Just below the image the artist boldly inscribes "To Arnold Gates" and signs in full in black ink. Inner pages 2 and 3 blank and fourth page features two columns of text about Columbia University front and rear pages thus display nicely side by side. No publisher or year noted but likely of 1930s vintage and presumably a New York Central marketing piece. Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 became a noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. unknown
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BURG, Amos (1901-86)
Signature
This adventurer a popular speaker and lecturer made the first complete canoe voyage of the Columbia River from British Columbia to the Pacific in 1925; he was also the first to navigate an inflatible rubber raft down the Colorado River and film it in "Conquering the Colorado" which won an Academy Award in 1939 for best short subject. Bold pencilled "Amos Burg / Astoria / Dec 7 '39" on a heavy stock 4½" X 2½" card. Near fine. Minor mounting traces on verso. Unusual vintage example from the height of his fame. unknown
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AMECHE, Don (1908-93)
Partly-printed Typed Document Signed
This amiable American leading man of the late 1930s best known for "The Story of Alexander Graham Bell" appeared in dozens of films well into the 1990s; he became more popular than ever late in life appearing in "Trading Places" 1983 and winning an Oscar for the 1985 film "Cocoon." Partly-printed TDS 1p 9¼" X 3" Hollywood CA 1936 August 8. Near fine. Pale orange check drawn on the California Bank typed out to "CASH" in the amount of $150.00 and boldly signed in black ink by Ameche. Normal bank perforation cancellations not touching signature. An attractive piece from quite early in Ameche's career -- his film debut had only occurred the previous year. It wasn't until 1939 that his most famous role as Alexander Graham Bell would make him a household name -- and actually make the name "ameche" synonymous with the telephone as in "You're wanted on the ameche!" Accompanied by an 8½" X 11" reproduction of an early head-and-shoulders caricature of a smiling young Ameche. unknown
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 40809
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BAKER, Newton D (1871-1937)
Typed Note Signed
This attorney and Democratic politician served as Cleveland mayor 1912-15 but most importantly as President Woodrow Wilson's influential Secretary of War 1916-21 during the tumultuous World War One years. TNS 1p 8" X 10¼" Washington DC 30 April 1920. Addressed to Joseph Cummings Chase 1891-1954. Very good. Lightly age toned with original folds. On "War Department" letterhead Baker thanks this noted artist for "the copy of 'Soldiers All' and keenly appreciate your kindness in sending it to me. It is a book which I shall treasure very highly and there will be many happy days when I shall refer to it and recall the friendships and stirring efforts of those whom you have so happily preserved for us." Boldly signed with his usual diminutive signature. Chase had been commissioned by the A.E.F. to paint portraits of commanding generals and hero doughboys and these were published in the 1920 book "Soldiers All: Portraits and Sketches of the Men of the A.E.F." New York: George H. Doran Company. unknown
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LIVERMORE, Mary A (1820-1905)
Signature / Unsigned Portrait
This prominent women's rights advocate journalist abolitionist and temperance movement advocate was one of the leading lights in 19th century reforms along with such figures as Julia Ward Howe and Lucy Stone. Bold and nice "Mrs. Mary A. Livermore / Boston" in brown ink on a heavy stock 3¼" X 1 3/4" card n.y. Very good. Small glue stain at lower right not affecting signature; mounting traces on verso. Undated but likely of 1870s or '80s vintage. Accompanied by a superb heavy stock 5¼" X 8" steel-engraved head-and-shoulders portrait of an older Livermore published by A.D. Worthington & Co. Hartford CT -- likely the frontispiece to her 1889 memoir "My Story of the War: A Woman's Narrative of Four Years Personal Experience as Nurse in the Union Army and in Relief Work at Home in Hospitals Camps and at the Front During the War of the Rebellion." A handsome pair. unknown
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DEWEY, Thomas E (1902-71)
Signature / Unsigned Photograph
This New York City district attorney and Republican politician served as New York's 47th governor 1943-54; he was a presidential contender in 1940 although the nod was given to Wendell Willkie instead but in 1944 was the Republican's candidate against FDR. Bold full signature in black ink on a buff heavy stock 5½" X 3¼" penny postcard n.p. n.y. postal cancellation 20 October 1937. Near fine. Dewey signs the blank lower left corner of a typed signature request from future noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 of Cleveland Ohio. Writing Dewey as New York City prosecutor Gates notes: "After reading a great deal about your great work in New York I am taking the liberty of asking for your autograph" -- adding earnestly "Please send it to me for my small collection surely needs it!" Accompanied by a superb glossy 9" X 7" black and white news agency photograph International News Photos depicting a smiling Dewey standing alongside his wife as she signed a large open book on a table. Original mimeographed paper label neatly affixed to verso dates this image 6 October 1951 and titles it "Governor's Lady Insures Eligibility to Vote" describing the scene: "Mrs. Thomas E. Dewey is shown signing the book as she registered at Public School 18 this morning. Looking on are Governor Dewey and election board chairman." An exceptionally early Dewey signature from his "Gangbuster" days as a special prosecutor. unknown
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 40815
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ROSE, John (1820-88) and ROSE, Charles Day (1847-1913)
Autograph Note Signed / Autograph Letter Signed
Sir John was a Scots-Quebecer politician who held a wide array of influential high-level Canadian positions and later lesser positions in Britain; he was named 1st Baronet Rose in 1872. His son Sir Charles was also a politician but is better known as a competitive yachtsman horse breeder and businessman and was supposedly one of the models for "Toad" of Toad Hall in Kenneth Grahame's classic 1908 children's novel "Wind in the Willows"; he too was named 1st Baronet in 1909. ANS from John Rose 1p lettersheet 4" X 6" Guildford England 1882 September 16. Addressed to New York banker John Barker. Very good. On imprinted "Loseley Park / Guildford" letterhead Sir John "sends you with much pleasure a copy of the only Photograph of myself which I have: I wish it had been better." Boldly penned in brown ink. ALS from Charles Day Rose 2pp lettersheet 4" X 6" London England 1895 October 26. Likewise addressed to banker John Barker. Good only. While attractive this letter was somehow sliced horizontally in half though neatly discreetly and archivally reunited. Sir Charles thanks his banker "for the trouble you have taken in executing my small commissions" but more importantly remarks: "You will see that I have decided to withdraw my challenge for the Cup in view of the strong feeling that exists amongst the public and my own friends especially including Lord Dunraven who feels that it is likely to be construed as an act of hostility against himself." Lord Dunraven Windham Wyndham-Quin 1841-1926 was owner and co-owner of the 1893 and 1895 America's Cup-winning yachts so apparently took umbrage at his friend's temptation to enter that famed competition. Despite slice quite nice in appearance with his imprinted "Bartholomew Lane E.C." address. unknown
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ROOT, Elihu (1845-1937), et al
Signatures
This versatile New York attorney and statesman served as Secretary of War 1899-1904 Secretary of State 1905-09 and U.S. Senator 1909-15; among his many achievements was the 1912 Nobel Peace Prize for his work in establishing relations between Japan and Latin America. Signature along with ten others on a 4½" X 5½" slip n.p. n.y. Very good. Faint age toning. Root signs large and bold in brown ink near the center of this sheet. Three sign above him: CHARLES C. BEAMAN 1840-1900 New York attorney appointed in 1870 the first-ever Solicitor General of the United States to adjudicate loss claims caused by Confederate raider ships in the Civil War; JOHN E. PARSONS 1829-1915 New York attorney president of the New York City Bar Association 1900-01; PAUL FULLER 1848-1915 one of the founders of Fordham University Law School and its first dean. Seven sign below him: HORACE E. DEMING 1850-1930 New York attorney; CHARLES C. NADAL - New York attorney; ARTHUR VON BRIESEN 1843-1920 German-born American attorney and philanthropist; ELGIN R.L. GOULD 1860-1915 Canadian social scientist educator and first head coach of Johns Hopkins University's lacrosse team; HENRY R. KUNHARDT SR. 1826-; JOSEPH LAROCQUE 1831-1908 New York Attorney president of the New York City Bar Association 1884-85; WILLIAM B. HORNBLOWER 1851-1914 New York jurist nominated by President Grover Cleveland for the U.S. Supreme Court but rejected by Senate. Why these eleven particular legal luminaries signed this sheet is unknown since it's been separated from whatever document it was once a part of -- but it's intriguing to note that in 1897 a nonpartisan political party called the Citizens Union was formed in New York its goal to promote good government and fight the growing influence of political machines such as Tammany Hall. All eleven were members at its founding half of them serving on the executive and other committees. Chances that the document was produced in connection with this watchdog organization are good. An interesting unusual scarce assemblage. unknown
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EDDY, Nelson (1901-67)
Typed Letter Signed
This singer and actor of films opera radio and television is best remembered for his film partnership with Jeanette MacDonald in eight films starting with "Naughty Marietta" in 1935 and finishing with "I Married an Angel" in 1942. TLS 1p 7¼" X 10½" n.p. 1939 June 19. Addressed to Barbara Kemp. Very good. Strong original folds; minor mounting traces on verso. Wonderfully cordial and personal early letter to an admirer reading in part: "Yes I visited Des Moines on my concert tour this spring -- and next season will be back in the Pacific Northwest at Portland on February 17th. I do not have the local details time place tickets and so forth. I shall be back on the Chase and Sanborn radio program for the fall season beginning August 13th -- and your song request will not be overlooked. It is a favorite of mine too." Large bold full signature in blue fountain pen. Recipient Kemp's return address shows Astoria Oregon hence the mention of Pacific Northwest. Her letter to him must have been exceptionally compelling to prompt such a detailed reply! unknown
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JOBE, Joseph (editor)
Great Tapestries: The Web of History from the 12th to the 20th Century
N.p.: S.A. Lausanne 1965. Hardcover. Translation by Peggy Rowell Oberson. Folio. Red cloth with gilt spine lettering and gilt decoration slipcase. 278pp. Extensive color illustrations many tipped in. Near fine/very good. Mild slipcase edgewear. A tight and quite handsome first English-language edition of this large and heavy standard survey beautifully illustrated. Pierre Verlet addresses "Gothic Tapestry" Michel Florisoone addresses "Classical Tapestry" Adolf Hoffmeister addresses "Contemporary Tapestry" and Francois Tabard addresses "The Weaver's Art." Some copies have dust jacket and slipcase as issued some have d.j. and no slipcase some have neither -- and this one has slipcase and no d.j. S.A. Lausanne hardcover
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BAKER, Newton D (1871-1937)
Signature
This attorney and Democratic politician served as Cleveland mayor 1912-15 but most importantly as President Woodrow Wilson's influential Secretary of War 1916-21 during the tumultuous World War One years. Bold "Cordially yours / Newton D. Baker" in black ink on a 6¼" X 3½" sheet n.p. n.y. Fine. unknown
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SANDERS, Everett (1882-1950)
Typed Letter Signed / Unsigned Photograph
This Indiana attorney and politician served his state in Congress from 1917 to 1925 then was appointed President Calvin Coolidge's personal secretary during his second term; Herbert Hoover appointed him chairman of the Republican National Committee in 1932 a post he filled until 1934. Brief TLS 1p 6¼" X 9¼" Washington DC 1925 December 12. Very good. Faintly age toned. On "The White House" letterhead Sanders grants a favor to a former Illinois congressman: "I am enclosing not present! a letter which the President has addressed in his own hand to your friend Mr. A.W. Hannah of Chicago. You will appreciate how seldom the President is able to write letters of this kind because of the time it would take. However he was very glad to comply with Mr. Hannah's request made through you. The letter is being sent unfolded in case he should desire to have it framed." Bold full signature in brown ink. Alexander W. Hannah was a Chicago businessman and well-known autograph collector of this period and clearly took advantage of a friendship with an ex-representative to call in a favor. One wonders what it was that President Coolidge wrote out by hand! With original unstamped White House envelope addressed to Hannah. Also accompanied by a superb glossy 8½" X 6½" black and white news agency photograph depicting Sanders and a half dozen men standing around the newly-planted gravestone of Calvin Coolidge. Original mimeographed paper label neatly affixed to verso titles this "In Memoriam -- Republican Leaders Pay Tribute to Coolidge" and dates it 3 August 1934 describing the scene: "Impressive ceremonies were held today. at the gravesite of President Calvin Coolidge to mark the eleventh anniversary of his elevation to the presidency. In this photograph a group of state and national Republican leaders are pictured placing a wreath on the grave of their late leader." It then lists the senators and representatives pictured among them "Everett Sanders former Republican National Committee chairman and secretary to President Coolidge is placing the wreath." A fine pair. unknown
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HALES, Philip, 5th Baronet (1735-1824)
Document Signed
British courtier and member of Parliament. DS 1p vellum 30½" X 20½" Brymore Somerset 16 October 1794. Near fine. Original folds; top edge scalloped. "Feoffment" -- a type of medieval land deed -- in which Sir Philip Hales grants a parcel of land in the Hamlet of Edington to a William Norris for the sum of 42 pounds. A huge and ornate "This Indenture" with flourishes rubberstamped at upper left begins the largely boilerplate legalese text of conveyance which is handsomely penned in a secretarial hand in brown ink. Also at upper left a 1½" X 2" blue blind-embossed paper revenue stamp has been affixed. Large thick red wax seal at center bottom somewhat chipped at edges but complete and intact with Hales penning "Philip" at left of it and "Hales" at right of it large and bold. On the verso at upper left is recorded payment of this 42 pounds in full by Norris and here again Hales signs quite large and bold. A large and lovely example of this typical type of English 18th century legal document. unknown
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LABOULAYE, Andre Lefebvre de (1876-1966)
Signature and Inscription
This diplomat from a distinguished family of jurists and diplomats served as the French Ambassador to the U.S. from 1933 to 1937. Bold and handsome "With Warm regards" and signature in black ink on a 6" X 7" sheet with "Ambassade de France / Washington D.C." imprinted in blue at top. Very good. Faint single horizontal fold. A lovely example from mid-1930s vintage. unknown
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MORGAN, Daniel E (1877-1949)
Autograph Note Signed
This Cleveland attorney and Republican politician became that city's city manager in 1930 effectively operating as Cleveland's 42nd mayor at a time when Cleveland operated briefly on the city manager plan; but with the Great Depression his reforms and hiring of African-Americans at City Hospital didn't sit well and that model was outvoted for the more traditional major/city council plan; he ran for mayor but was defeated by a Democrat and by 1931 was out of a job; in 1939 he became judge of the Ohio Court of Appeals. ANS 1p 8½" X 6" Cleveland OH 24 December 1934. Addressed to "Mr. Gates" Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 noted Lincoln/Civil War scholar. Near fine. On his imprinted "Law Office of Daniel E. Morgan" letterhead the de facto former mayor notes simply in his huge bold hand: "Am pleased to send you my autograph." and signs boldly in full below. An attractive example from the period between his mayorship and his judgeship. Unusual item for the Cleveland completist. unknown
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FISHBEIN, Morris (1889-1976)
Typed Note Signed
This American physician became high profile and influential even appearing on the front cover of "Time" magazine in 1937 as editor of the powerful "Journal of the American Medical Association" from 1924 to 1950 by exposing medical foibles and quackery in popular layman books such as "The Medical Follies" 1925 "The New Medical Follies" 1927 "Fads and Quackery in Healing" 1932 and by founding "Medical World News" in 1961. TNS 1p 8½" X 11" Chicago IL 24 May 1965. Addressed to Kenneth M. Anglemire president of "Who's Who in America." Near fine. On his personal letterhead Fishbein thanks this notable Chicago businessman who was involved in arranging an "Illinois Day" at the New York World's Fair for "your telegram of May 21. I do wish I could be present in New York to participate in the observation of Illinois Day on June 16. Unfortunately I will be in the East only until June 14 after which I simply must return to Chicago." Signed boldly in full in his typical green fineline. Accompanied by a pair of 6" X 8½" book photographs of Fishbein. unknown
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MARTIN, Lillien Jane (1851-1943)
Signature
One of the very first female American psychologists Martin was denied admission by the University of Bonn because of her sex they bestowed an honorary degree on her later; she authored a dozen books "Salvaging Old Age" 1930 "Sweeping the Cobwebs" 1933 etc. taught at Stanford University and headed a mental health clinic in San Francisco that pioneered the treatment of the elderly and children. Large bold full signature in black ink on a heavy stock 5½" X 3¼" penny postcard n.p. n.y. postal cancellation from San Francisco on 31 January 1934. Addressed to Arnold F. Gates 19143-93 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. Near fine. Faintly age toned. A seldom seen signature. unknown
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De CORDOVA, Fred (1910-2001)
Typed Note Signed
This American stage and motion picture producer and director worked with everyone from Humphrey Bogart and Ronald Reagan to Audie Murphy and Rock Hudson but it's for producing and directing television's "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" 1970-92 that he will always be remembered -- and which earned him five Emmy Awards. TNS 1p 7¼" X 10½" Burbank CA 3 February 1987. Addressed to a Chiago publisher. Near fine. Pencilled editorial notes at upper right. Cordial note on his "Carson Tonight Inc." letterhead to this Chicago Publisher who had just published Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka's autobiography "Yes indeed we were happy with Mr. Ditka's appearance informing him that "Michael Korda of Simon & Schuster made a deal with me some time ago and 'Johnny Came Lately' should be in the stores in about six months." Boldly signed in blue ballpoint. unknown
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ATTENBOROUGH, Richard (1923-2014)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
This distinguished knighted British actor has appeared in numerous fine films over the past half century -- "The Great Escape" "The Flight of the Phoenix" and "Jurassic Park" among them -- and has directed and produced others. Color IPS 10" X 8" n.p. n.y. Fine. Matte finish lobby card for Attenborough's 1982 film "Gandhi" which he produced and directed depicting a large open square with monument in background and limousine in foreground Ben Kingsley as Gandhi climbing the steps at left foreground. In a light area at lower right Attenborough signs large and bold in black fineline. Though Attenborough doesn't appear in this still scene this film was one of his greatest successes sweeping the Academy Awards that year and earning him an Oscar for best director. Most unusual. unknown
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MAITLAND, Richard, and KAMINGTON, John
The Genealogy of the House and Surname of Setoun. with the Chronicle of the House of Setoun Compiled in Metre
Edinburgh: William Aitken Printer 1830. Hardcover. Small 4to. Full calf heavily blind-embossed and with gilt borders. xiii 64pp. Frontispiece full-page engraving marbled endpapers and page edges. Very good. Expertly rebacked in calf with crimson leather label titled in gilt; mildly edgeworn; heavy foxing and bit of discoloration mainly to preliminary leaves. Tight and attractive second edition of this slim study first published in an edition of 100 copies in Glasgow by Hutchins and Brookman in 1829. Maitland 1496-1586 was a Scottish poet antiquarian lawyer and statesman known as "Manly Maitland." In 1828 a Maitland Club was founded in Glasgow to continue his explorations into Scottish literary antiquities. This interesting copy bears a unique provenance for it hails from the library of Prince Augustus Frederick 1773-1843 the first Duke of Sussex sixth son of King George III. In 1844 Messrs. Evans auctioned off his vast collection of books in a six-part auction taking 61 days selling 14107 lots. In August the third part consisted of history topography voyages and travel. The right inner flyleaf of this volume bears a note in rich brown ink: "Bought by Boone Aug. 15 1844 at the Sale of HRH D of Sussex's Library / Lot 904 illegible but likely a price figure Derby / Knowsley." The left inner flyleaf notes "Knowsley / Private Library North Bookcase D / East Division Shelf No. 11." The "Derby" who penned these statements was none less than Edward Smith-Stanley the 13th Earl of Derby 1775-1851 English politician and well-known naturalist often remembered as artist Edward Lear's patron -- and by the way an officer of The Maitland Club. "Boone" was an agent or perhaps bookseller who is known to have acquired items for the Earl. "Knowsley" is Knowsley Hall ancestral home of the Earls of Derby still standing today where many of the 13th Earl's natural history book collection still resides. The Earl of Derby's handsome armorial bookplate with "Sans Changer" motto in scroll graces the front pastedown. A choice association copy. William Aitken, Printer hardcover
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Francois, Monseigneur, Duc de Fitz-James, Eveque de Soissons
Instructions pour les Dimanches et Fetes de L'Annee Qui font la troisieme Partie du Rituel de Soissons Tome Second
Soissons: Chez Ponce Courtois. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1755. First Edition Thus. First Printing. Hard Cover. Volume II only. Contemporary full leather spine in six compartments separated by five raised bands gilt lettering on red labels in two compartments gilt tooling in the rest marbled endpapers all edges red. Francois de Fitz-James 1709-1764 succeeded as the third Duc de Fitz-James and Pair de France 1721; entered the clerical state 1727; commendatory abbot of Saint-Victor de Paris 1728; ordained priest 1733; Doctor of the Faculty of Theology of Paris 1734; resigned the peerage 1736; commendatory abbot of Bocherville 1738; appointed Bishop of Soissons 1738; confirmed as Bishop of Soissons May 4 1739; ordained bishop May 31 1739. IN FRENCH. Front hinge starting unmarked pages supple. VERY GOOD. . 16mo 6" - 7" tall. 568 pp . Chez Ponce Courtois hardcover
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GROSHANS, Werner (1913-86)
Typed Letter Signed
This German-born American painter once worked for the Works Progress Administration WPA and developed a realistic wholesome yet disquieting style that earned him comparisons with Grant Wood and Salvador Dali. TLS 1p 8½" X 11" n.p. 1968 August 17. Addressed to Marshall E. Bean. Near fine. Cordial note to an educator and admirer reading in part: "I do not have any drawings or sketches available right now but am sending you a book which has a reproduction of one of my paintings on the cover. On page 20 I have expressed some of my views on art. You certainly are doing a service working with retired children." Boldly signed in full in blue ballpoint. Unusual. unknown
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PUTNAM, Tracy (1894-1975)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
This physician neurologist and researcher is best known for co-discovering the use of Dilantin for treating epilepsy together with H. Houston Merritt in 1938; he also did pioneering research on multiple sclerosis in the 1930s being one of the first to suggest a vascular cause. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. 1969 July 24. Near fine. Handsome half-length black-and-white glossy formal portrait of an older Putnam in suit and tie boldly signed and inscribed in a black fineline in a light area at upper left: "With regards / Tracy Putnam / July 24 / 1969." Accompanied by a secretarially-signed TNS 1p 7¼" X 10 3/4" Beverly Hills CA 1969 July 7. Addressed to Marshall E. Bean. Fine. Cordial note thanking an admiring educator remarking: "I have worked long in the same field as you and feel it is well worthwhile." Autograph material of this interesting medical figure is surprisingly scarce. unknown
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CARRADINE, David (1936-2009)
Photograph Signed
The son of actor John Carradine and sibling of other actors was a prolific stage television and film actor but will always be most remembered as the character Caine in the 1970 television series "Kung Fu" and for his accidental death by autoerotic asphyxiation in Thailand; notable film appearances include "Bound for Glory" "Kill Bill: Volume 1" and "Kill Bill: Volume 2." PS 10" X 8" n.p. n.y. Near fine. Still scene from the 1982 horror film "Q" featuring Carradine Michael Moriarty and Richard Roundtree signed boldly by Carradine in black fineline in a light area. Nice example. unknown
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Map and Profile Supplement: Rivers & Lakes Commission Report -- Little Wabash and Skillet Fork Rivers
Springfield: Illinois State Journal Company 1911. Hardcover. Small 4to. Burgundy cloth clamshell case with gilt spine lettering housing 23 large foldout maps as issued. Floral pastedowns. Very good. Case slightly edgeworn and a bit rubbed with mild cracking along outer edges though expert archival inner lining maintains case shape and integrity; maps very good to near fine with no separations evident. First edition of this scarce accompaniment to the "Report Upon the Prevention of Overflow of the Little Wabash and Skillet Fork Rivers" a 40pp study authored by W.J. McEathron Leroy Lemayne Hidinger and others in 1911. The Little Wabash River is a 240-mile-long tributary of the Wabash River in southern Illinois and Skillet Fork a 98-mile-long tributary of the Little Wabash. Together they are part of the watershed of the Mississippi River. Lacks the 40-page clothbound report but a superb and complete detailed map grouping. [Illinois State Journal Company] hardcover
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ROGERS, William P (1913-2001)
Photograph Signed
This attorney and politician succeeded Herbert Brownell Jr. as attorney general under President Eisenhower in 1957 serving until 1961; in 1969 he became President Nixon's secretary of state serving until 1973 when Henry Kissinger took over. PS heavy stock 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. Near fine. Handsome matte finish head-and-shoulders soft-focus portrait of Rogers circa 1970 signed boldly by him in black ink on the blank lower margin. A choice image from the height of his career. unknown
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STANS, Maurice H (1908-98)
Photograph Signed
This Accounting Hall of Famer inducted 1960 was a civil servant who served as director of the Bureau of the Budget 1958-61 and as President Nixon's secretary of commerce 1969-72 resigning to head Nixon's re-election campaign which bore the unfortunate acronym CREEP in which capacity he got caught up in the Watergate affair. PS heavy stock 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. Fine. Superb matte finish head-and-shoulders portrait circa 1970 signed handsomely by Stand in blue ink on the blank lower margin. A choice example. unknown
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WALDHEIM, Kurt (1918-
Color Photograph Signed
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
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WOODRING, Harry H (1890-1967)
Typed Note Signed / Unsigned Photograph
This Democratic politician was elected governor of Kansas 1931-33 before being appointed Assistant Secretary of War by FDR in 1933 a position he held until 1936 when he was appointed Secretary of War serving that post until 1940. TNS 1p 7" X 9" Washington DC 1933 June 15. Addressed to Louis Thuringer. Very good. On "The Assistant Secretary of War" letterhead the newly-appointed Woodring notes "I am pleased to add my autograph to your collection" signing large and bold. Accompanied by a superb and scarce original 8½" X 6" black-and-white news agency International News Photo glossy photograph. Printed text neatly affixed to verso titles the scene "Lindy and Anne Guests of Secretary of War" and dated 10 March 1934 it describes this group scene: Colonel Lindbergh was invited to Washington by Secretary of War George Dern to discuss Army aviation the conference was still in progress behind closed doors at noon but it was 'recessed' for luncheon at the home of Secretary Dern with Mrs. Lindbergh accompanying her husband to meet Mrs. Dern." Among the eleven guests standing for this informal portrait is Woodring his wife and Douglas MacArthur. A quite scarce photograph contemporaneous with this Woodring letter. unknown
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COOPER, Jackie (1922-2011)
Photograph Signed
This child star of the 1930s -- the first child actor to be nominated for an Oscar for the 1931 film "Skippy" -- appeared in such favorites as "The Champ" 1931 and "Treasure Island" 1934 and continued to appear in films and on television through the 1980s becoming a television producer and director of note. PS 8" X 10" n.p. 1985. Fine. Modern print of a vintage publicity portrait a half-length shot of a young Cooper in black leather jacket fists on hips staring angrily at the viewer -- possibly a still for the 1937 film "Boy of the Streets." In a light area at upper right Cooper signs boldly in black fineline adding "7/85. unknown
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THOMPSON, William (1794-1854)
Autograph Letter Signed
This English member of Parliament was also elected mayor of London in 1828. ALS 1p 7 3/4" X 10" Whitehall Place London 1831 January 31. Addressed to Edward Church. Very good. Lightly age toned with mild edgewear but overall bold and attractive. Writing to this noted solicitor Thompson declines an invitation: "The important business which will engage the attention of Parliament on the 10th Feby will prevent me having the honor of dining with the friends of the London Dispensary on the occasion of the anniversary meeting." Interesting a blank portion at lower right bears a lightly-pencilled note in the hand of pioneering autograph dealer Charles Hamilton misidentifying this document as being in the hand of a different William Thompson "d. 1833 Irish economist; supported Robt Owen; wrote 'Distribution of Wealth". unknown
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MITCHELL, Herbert (1898-1980)
Photograph Signed
This Polish-born American theatrical photographer set up shop on Broadway in New York in the 1920s and in the '30s developed a compelling portraiture style that made him sought after on the East coast. PS heavy stock 5" X 7" n.p. n.y. Near fine. Undated ca. 1935 head and shoulders portrait of a dark-haired young women in typical Mitchell pose -- shoulders at left but facing rightward and head turned to the right. This subject has her hair parted in the middle and pulled tight; she gazes to her right viewer's left with the barest hint of a Mona Lisa smile. In the dark lower left corner Mitchell signs boldly in his usual white ink making for superb contrast. And in the light area at lower right the unidentified subject signs boldly in black grease pencil: "To Eddie / Tamara" also with superb contrast. While we haven't been able to identify the subject she is most likely an actress or perhaps a ballet figure. "Tamara" suggests Russian and Mitchell did photograph a number of Les Ballets Russes ballerinas. A lovely vintage piece signed by a premiere photographer. unknown
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THOMAS, GB (1829-1905) G B
Autograph Note Signed
This well-known Welsh temperance advocate enjoyed a career as sailor and sea captain before becoming a mover and shaker among the Good Templars establishing many hundreds of lodges and children's lodges throughout Wales and leading their temperance cause; he was elected to their highest offices nationally and internationally. ANS 1p 5" X 8" New York NY 1874 June 6. Addressed to "Dear Brother." Near fine. Mounting traces on verso. On decorative blue "Juvenile Temples of Wales I.O.G.T." letterhead which lists Thomas as "General Superintendent" and on which he has crossed out his hometown of Carnarvon and inserted "New York" Thomas pens in his big bold hand "I have been quite delighted in visiting Peabody Salem & Massachusetts." In 1876 in Louisville Kentucky Thomas was elected Grant Treasurer of the Supreme Grand Lodge of the World so perhaps he was on an earlier tour of American Good Templar locations. Interesting and unusual. unknown
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WARREN, Betty (1920-93)
A Profile of the Southwest
Oneonta NY: Hartwick College 1991. Signed print. Folio 16" X 24". Near fine. Handsome matte finish exhibition poster for this showing at The Museums at Hardwick College which took place from April 14 to August 4 of 1991. Betty Warren's name appears large across the top in large typeface while the center is filled with Warren's pencil portrait of an elderly woman titled "'Grandmother' -- Taos Pueblo N.M." At lower right of this image in blue fineline the artist handsomely signs and inscribes: "To Arnold / From / Betty." Arnold is Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 a noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar and officer of the New York Civil War Round Table. Warren was the daughter of noted Western artist and "Pecos Bill" creator Jack A. Warren and was a highly-paid portrait artist in her own right; in 1940 at age 20 she became the youngest woman artist to be given a solo exhibit at a major American museum when the Berkshire Museum showcased her work. Hartwick College unknown
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HUTCHINS, Robert M (1899-1977)
Typed Note Signed
This wunderkind of educators had already served as dean of Yale Law School when named president of University of Chicago in 1929! With Mortimer J. Adler he introduced the famed "Great Books" program eliminated intercollegiate football and made other radical curriculum changes; he authored many volumes on education issues and served in other influential positions including president of the Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions which he founded in 1969. TNS 1p 7¼" X 10½" Chicago IL 1940 June 28. Addressed to noted Abraham Lincoln and Civil War scholar Arnold F. Gates 1914-93. Near fine. Brief note on "University of Chicago / Office of the President" letterhead thanking Gates "for writing me again and sending me a copy of 'Amberglow'. I am sure the University of Chicago will be glad to welcome you this summer." Boldly signed. Accompanied by a copy of this scarce booklet "Amberglow of Abraham Lincoln and Ann Rutledge" West Leisenring PA: The Griglak Printery 1939 a 15-ppage 16mo pamphglet in prange wrappers. The up-and-coming 25-year-old Lincoln enthusiast self-published this essay in an edition of 300 copies. Good plus. Outer wrappers only a tad soiled and a bit edge-chipped but internally near -- tight and bright. Uncommon. unknown
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(WORLD WAR ONE -- POSTER)
Save -- Buy -- for Victory. for sale here
Washington DC: Government Printing Office n.y. Poster. Folio 17" X 24". Near fine. Slightest bit of faint wear. An exceptionally bright and handsome example of this "War Savings Stamps" all-text poster printed in black letters within a blue borders on white stock. A second smaller blue margin near the bottom bearing the small oval "Torch of Liberty" logo at upper left corner notes: "W.S.S. / War Savings Stamps / Issued by the / United States / Government." The War Savings Stamps program was a United States Treasury Department patriotic endeavor to raise funds during World War One and Two by selling interest-earning ten and twenty-five cent stamps primarily to school children. A superb copy bearing none of the folds and edge tears usually found on these -- a rare survivor in near pristine condition. Government Printing Office unknown
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De HAVILLAND, Olivia (1916-2020)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
The lovely British leading lady immortalized in "Gone With the Wind" as Melanie won Oscars for "To Each His Own" 1946 and "The Heiress" 1949. IPS 4¼" X 5¼" n.p. n.d. Very good. Smudge to the "e" in "Terry." Book photograph a handsome informal head-and-shoulders glossy portrait of DeHavilland in later years wearing a large straw hat. Nicely signed and inscribed in blue fineline in a light area near the bottom: "For Terry -- / My every good wish / Olivia de Havilland. unknown
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BRADLEY, Basil
Partridge Shooting
London: G.P. McQueen 1880. Color aquatint. Large folio ca. 29" X 21". Fine. A bright crisp large-margined print by this well-known English painter and illustrator 1842-1904 remembered for his landscapes and animal scenes -- especially dogs. This scene engraved by William Summers depicts two hunting dogs in the foreground sniffing out their prey in a rural English landscape with a shotgun-carrying hunter and his companion in the middle distance at right. This superb example has been single-matted in cream and framed in a simple 1¼" oak frame overall dimensions 37½" X 29". G.P. McQueen unknown
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LOVELL, Sir Bernard (1913-1912)
Signed First Day Cover
This English physicist served as first director of the Jodrell Bank Observatory from 1945 to 1980; he developed the world's first radio telescope -- the Lovell Telescope -- and his development of radio astronomy earned him knighthood in 1961. Signed FDC 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Washington DC on 23 April 1973 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. 8-cent "Copernicus 1473-1973" stamp at upper right. In blank lower left area Lovell signs boldly in blue fineline. No ornamental cachet no recipient's name/address. Fine. Accompanied by original transmittal envelope 15 May 1973 and small printed University of Manchester "With Compliments from Professor Sir Bernard Lovell" slip. unknown
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IVES, Burl (1909-95)
Photograph Signed
This popular folk singer displayed great versatility in films ranging from nasty Big Daddy in "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" to beloved avuncular characters. PS 10" X 8" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Handsome glossy head-and-shoulders portrait of an older avuncular Ives smiling at the viewer boldly signed in a blank area at left center in blue fineline. unknown
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FELL, Norman (1924-98)
Document Signed
This American actor appeared in such films as "Ocean's 11" 1960 "It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World" 1963 "PT 109" 1963 "The Graduate" 1967 "Bullitt" 1968 and "Catch 22" 1970 but will forever be remembered as "Mr. Roper" on the television sitcom "Three's Company" 1976-81 for which he won a Golden Globe Award in 1979. DS 2pp 8½" X 14" Beverly Hills CA 1983 February 2. Very good. Printed William Morris Agency "General Materials and Packages" contract between the talent agency and Fell -- two full pages of standard boilerplate language signed at the conclusion by Fell in black fineline at lower right. Accompanied by an unsigned 8" X 10" glossy portrait of Fell around this time. unknown
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JOHNSON, Van (1916-2008)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
The freckled red-haired American golden boy of numerous films of the 1940s and '50s -- most memorably "Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo" 1944 and "The Caine Mutiny" 1954 -- continued appearing in films and on television into the 1980s. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. circa 1960. Very good. Faint inoffensive tape stain at each corner. Glossy head-and-shoulders portrait of Johnson in suit and tie facing right head turned toward the camera and grinning slyly left hand on cheek. In a light area at lower left he inscribes and signs huge and bold: "To Don -- / Kindest regards -- / Van Johnson" in thickish dark blue ink. An outstanding vintage example. unknown
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