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ABRUZZO, Ben (1930-85), ANDERSON, "Maxie" (1934-83), and NEWMAN, Larry (born 1925)
Signed Commemorative Postal Cover
Abruzzo was an American businessman turned hot air balloonist; Anderson was a career balloonist with many "firsts" to his name; and Newman co-invented the ultra-light airplane piloted the first balloon flight across the Pacific Ocean in 1981 and manufactured experimental aircraft. In 1978 these three piloted the Double Eagle II in the first Transatlantic balloon crossing departing Maine on August 11 and landing in France six days later. For their achievement they were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in 1979. Signed commemorative postal cover honoring this achievement 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Albuquerque New Mexico on April 20 1979. Envelope bears the 13-cent "French Alliance 1778" stamp and 4-cent "A Public That Reads" stamp and a special postal cancellation featuring an image of the Double Eagle balloon and the caption "Double Eagle II / First Transatlantic Balloon Flight." No decorative printed cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address present. Newman signs boldly in black marker near the top adding "Double Eagle II" below his signature; below this Abruzzo signs boldly and below him Anderson too signs boldly. Anderson died in a balloon crash in Germany and Abruzzo in a private plane crash -- the Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum is named in their honor. Also present is a small portion of the original mailing envelope used to transmit this cover cancelled in Albuquerque July 26 1976. An Albuquerque philatelic connection is relevant for the Double Eagle II crew were among those who established this town as the ballooning capital of the world. Quite handsome -- and a scarce trio. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 21794
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BOSWORTH, Welles (1868-1966)
Typed Letter Signed
The renowned American Beaux-Arts architect famed for New York City's AT & T Building MIT's Cambridge campus Theodore N. Vail's mansion Morristown NJ and much of the noted Rockefeller family estate Kykuit Tarrytown NY spent much of the 1920s and '30s in France where patron John D. Rockefeller Jr. placed him in charge of the restoration of the Palace of Versailles and Notre-Dame de Reims. TLS 1p 8½" X 9" New York NY 1924 July 2. Addressed to Dr. Samuel W. Stratton president of Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1861-1931 noted University of Chicago physicist who created the Bureau of Standards. Near fine. Just a few years after completing MIT's campus its creator writes to MIT's president "It is a great pleasure to hear from you and to know that you are going to be accessible all summer. I am of course involved just now in clearing up accumulations during my long absence but look forward to an early date when I can come over to Boston to see you." Handsomely signed. Bosworth was an MIT graduate by the way -- class of 1889. A quite uncommon autograph. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 28553
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BRITTON, John (1771-1857)
Autograph Letter Signed
One of England's most memorable antiquaries and its foremost architectural critic and historian who practically created the genre authoring and editing such large multi-volume works as "Architectural Antiquities of Great Britain" 1805-14 "Cathedral Antiquities of England" 1814-35 "Architectural Antiquities of Normandy" 1825-27 "Picturesque Antiquities of English Cities" 1830 and others. ALS 2pp recto and verso 4" X 6¼" n.p. n.y. "Wednesday Morning". Very good. Ever-so-slightly age toned and lightly soiled. Addressed to his old friend William Jerdan 1782-1869 Scottish author and journalist long-time editor of "The Literary Gazette" 1817-51. Certainly writing to Jerdan during his "Literary Gazette" editorship Britton notes in part: "I inclose the first copy of a pamphlet for your acceptance hope you will have an opportunity to read parts of it before your next publication. It is the first prose productions of a young Gentleman who has shewn first rate talents in composition & therefore owe you will be pleased to know more of & I shall have much pleasure to introduce him to you. I am persuaded you will approve of the tone and sentiments of this pamphlet." One wonders what the "prose productions" were and who this "young Gentleman" may have been. Accompanied by an outstanding steel-engraved portrait of Britton 4¼" X 6½" London England 1820. Published by J. Asperne for the 1 April 1820 edition of the "European Magazine" this heavy stock portrait depicts Britton seated at a desk drawing architectural plans with a quill pen as he gazes at the viewer; two volumes of his "Cathedral Antiquities of England" may be seen on the table and rows of books and literary busts fill the background. A nice example of this uncommon autograph and a superb portrait. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 28555
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CARSON, "Sunset" (1920-90)
Photograph Signed
Star of innumerable "B" Westerns. PS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Fine. Handsome modern print of a young Carson in ten-gallon hat and six-shooter bearing a large and bold signature in black marker in a light area left of center. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 31159
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SLANIA, Czeslaw (1921-2005)
Signed First Day Cover
Possibly the most famous and certainly the most prolific postage stamp and banknote designer and engraver of all time with more than 1000 stamps to his credit this Polish-born Swedish artist accomplished his first postage stamp for Poland in 1951; in 1959 he began designing stamps for Sweden and numerous other countries. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on 1983 March 24 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped -- AND below this cancelled in Stockholm Sweden on the same date! Single 20-cent "Treaty of Amity and Commerce Between U.S. and Sweden 1783" at upper right and nearly-identical Swedish version of same stamp below. Fine. Cachet at left features a head-and-shoulders portrait of Slania with printed caption beneath which identifies this stamp as "His First U.S. Postal Issue." Just below his portrait Slania signs boldly in silver ink. Very uncommon. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 25309
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WILDE, Cornel (1915-89)
Typed Letter Signed
This leading man reached the height of his popularity in the 1940s in films such as "A Song to Remember" for which he was nominated for best actor Oscar and "The Bandit of Sherwood Forest"; later he produced and directed films among them "The Naked Prey" in which he also starred. TLS "Cornel" 2pp 8" X 10" "Emblem Productions Limited" letterhead Iver Heath Britain 1962 November 2. Addressed to Don Woolf of California Artists. Very good. Writing to a company that produced Christmas cards featuring original art work by film stars a perturbed Wilde discusses in detail how cards featuring his paintings might be shipped to him in England in time to be mailed out for Christmas. Interesting and odd. Also notes: "All has gone very well with our film and I think we will have something really quite terrific. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 14202
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DAVENPORT, John (? ?)
Autograph Document Signed fragmentary
Revolutionary War officer and early member of Congress. Fragmentary ADS 1p 5½" X 5½" Stamford Connecticut 17 June. Good. Clean and legible but archivally strengthened on verso at separating folds with edge chips along the bottom. Portion of a legal document a letter of attorney. Interesting and even fairly attractive despite condition. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 22699
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DAVIS, Bette (1908-89)
Color Photograph Signed
This major screen and later stage star of the 1930s and '40s starred in "Jezebel" for which she won the 1938 Academy Award. Color PS 7¼" X 11" n.p. n.d. Fine. Book photograph another image on verso a handsome reproduction of a film poster for Davis's 1938 "The Sisters" showing Davis cheek to cheek with Errol Flynn. Signed by her large and bold in black fineline at lower left. Superb image of her at the height of her fame signed later in life. Most unusual -- outstanding for display. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 15599
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SULLIVAN, Ed (1902-74)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Stiff television host whose pioneering "Ed Sullivan Show" 1948-71 served as a springboard for many stars. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Informal matte finish smiling pose with suitcoat draped over shoulder nicely inscribed "Hi Norman" and signed. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 16443
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TOBIN, Daniel J (1875-1955)
Document Signed
This noted labor leader served as long long-time president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters 1907-52 as well as serving as secretary-treasurer of the American Federation of Labor 1917-28. Partly-printed DS 1p 7 ¼" X 10½" Indianapolis IN 1931 September 23. Very good. Updating form sent out by "Who's Who in America" on orange paper for their 1932-33 edition with Tobin's 2" X 1½" biographical entry from the previous edition tipped to the blank center area. Tobin approves the entry with a large bold signature at the close also adding his home address. Several editor's marks in blue and red pencil and green ink make for an interesting colorful appearance. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 13910
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HENREID, Paul (1908-92)
Photograph Signed
This Austrian-born film star appeared in such classics as "Casablanca" "Night Train to Munich" and "Goodbye Mr. Chips." PS book image 8¼" X 6¼" n.p. n.d. Fine. Book plate a flat finish scene from "Now Voyager" 1942 showing Henreid with Bette Davis boldly signed by him in black marker at lower left in later years. Somewhat scarce. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 15417
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WILSON, Charles E (1890-1961)
Partly-Printed Document Signed
Eisenhower's secretary of defense 1953-57 had unusual qualifications: he served as president of General Motors 1941-53. Partly-printed DS pencilled initials 1p 7¼" X 10½" n.p. n.d. 1939 June 12. Near fine. Updating form sent out by "Who's Who in America" for their 1940-41 edition printed on light orange stock with Wilson's clipped entry from the previous edition tipped to the central blank portion. Wilson approves this mini-biography with a bold "OK / C.E.W." This item comes with a fine 7" X 9" glossy news agency photograph of 1953 depicting Wilson addressing newsreel cameras outside the Senate Office Building. His nomination to the cabinet was recommended -- after he agreed to sell off all of his GM stock! unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 22666
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HOPKINS, William R (1869-1961)
Signature
Known as "Chautauqua Bill" this Cleveland mover-and-shaker was an American politician who served as Cleveland's first city manager 1924-29 in which capacity he wielded great power and envisioned the then-radical idea of a city airport -- now named in his honor the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. Bold attractive signature in black fountain pen heavy stock 4" X 2¼" card n.p. n.y. Near fine. Unusual. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 23209
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BROWNLOW, William George Edward, 4th Baronet Brownlow (1902-84)
Autograph Letter Signed
Lord Lurgan a long and distinguished line of British nobility; son of William Brownlow 3rd Lord Lurgan 1858-1937. ALS 3pp 5½" X 7" London England 1937 March 18. Addressed to Irving Schwerke 1893-1975 American expatriate pianist and music critic. Near fine. Likely in response to a musical invitation Brownlow declines replying in part: "My dear father died a few weeks ago & I am hoping this weekend to go away for a complete change & rest over Easter. I hope to be in Paris a little later in the year so perhaps there may be a chance then if things are seasonably quiet!" Boldly signed "William Brownlow / Lord Lurgan." Penned large and bold on black-bordered mourning stationery. Original envelope also with mourning borders present addressed in Brownlow's hand. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 25165
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PRIEST, Ivy Baker (1905-75)
Signed Business Card / Unsigned Photograph
As Treasurer of the United States during the Eisenhower administration 1953-61 Priest's printed signature appeared on many millions of pieces of U.S. currency. Full signature on her 3½" X 2" business card Sacramento CA n.y. Near fine. Small smudge to "t" in "Priest"; small show-through at upper center from tiny tape stain on verso. Handsome card as California state treasurer a position she held from 1967 until her death bearing the gold state seal at upper left. Uncommon in this form and accompanied by a 7" X 9" glossy black-and-white news agency photograph a March 8 1953 closeup of her handing a one dollar bill to another woman with original paper label affixed to verso describing the scene: "U.S. Treasurer Ivy Baker Priest left presents a dollar bill bearing her autograph to director Alma K. Schneider of the U.S. Mint at Denver during an inspection trip. The one-dollar bill is one of the first printing to bear signatures of GOP treasurer and secretary of the treasury in 20 years." Very good. A bit edgeworn with small closed tear at upper margin. A nice very displayable pair. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 16067
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BURBANK, Luther (1849-1926)
Typed Note Signed
This pioneering American horticulturist developed more and better varieties of numerous cultivated plants. Trimmed TNS irregular 5½" X 2" tipped to pristine cream-colored 6" X 3 3/4" autograph album leaf n.p. n.y. Very good. Though strangely trimmed most of the content of this brief note is legible and it reads in part missing portions hazarded in brackets: "Athough I receive thousands on thousands of letters to answer I forward to you today the three Royal walnut trees. I have selected some wonderful ones for you and believe they will fulfill your expectation." Large bold signature. Though place and date aren't indicated this note was received by noted collector Preston Sawyer 1899-1968 California journalist and historical writer a fellow resident of Burbank's city of Santa Rosa California. An interesting example. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 25622
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MARCEAU, Marcel (1923-2007)
Signature / Unsigned Photograph
Unquestionably the 20th century's most famous mime this French pantomimist toured the world for decades as "Bib" the character he created in 1947. "'Bip' / Marcel / Marceau" in thin black fineline together with his usual scrawled flower sketch on a 4" X 3" archival cream colored bookplate featuring a printed book border. Fine. Not gummed on verso and never affixed. Accompanied by a nice 8" X 10" black and white photograph a charming half-length portrait of a smiling Marceau in character as "Bip. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 28979
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EMERY, Benjamin V (1848-1931)
Signed Pencil Sketch
This Chicagoan was presumably a cartoonist though we find no details of his biography. Pencil sketch 1p 7½" X 10 3/4" n.p. n.d. Fine. Head and shoulders of two fellows apparently the same person: a scowling bald-headed fellow in long johns at left and the same character in hat and three-piece suit smoking a pipe. Self-portrait Signed "B.V. Emery -- / His Mark" at lower right. Affixed to lower left corner not affecting drawing is a 2½" X ½" "Chicago Daily News" obituary of Emery. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 28646
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CADMUS, Paul (1904-99)
Signature
This American artist's unorthodox WPA tempera murals "The Fleet's In!" hints at homosexuality in a style that came to be known as "magic realism" catapulted him to fame and controversy; male nudes were a favorite subject. Large bold signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1976 June 1. Fine. With original envelope. A handsome example in Cadmus's superb script. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 24559
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ALEXANDER, Ben (1911-69)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
The one-time silent film child star found fame again in a far different media -- television -- when he played Officer Frank Smith on Jack Webb's "Dragnet" 1952-59. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. ca. 1960. Very good. Light scotch tape stain at each corner; mild wrinkle at left center. Glossy publicity portrait for the 1958 film "Man in the Shadow" a half-length informal shot depicting Alexander as a deputy sheriff sleeves rolled up and hands on hips. He inscribes and signs in blue ballpoint at lower right a darkish area making for fair to poor contrast only: "Best Wishes! / Ben Alexander." A scarce autograph despite contrast that leaves much to be desired -- and priced accordingly. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 22831
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MEANY, George (1894-1980)
Signed Postal Cover / Unsigned Photograph
American labor leader; AFL-CIO president 1955-79. Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in New York NY on 16 August 1973. Near fine. Single 3-cent "Labor Day" stamp and 8-cent flag stamp affixed. No decorative cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address. NOT a First Day Cover but a clever admirer had this envelope bearing an appropriate labor-related stamp cancelled in Meany's hometown New York City on his birthday August 16 -- which Meany then signs large and bold in purple fineline on the "sweet spot." Quite nice. Accompanied by a superb and scarce vintage glossy 9" X 7" news agency International News Photos photograph. Very good. Slight bit of edgewear. Candid half-length photograph of Meany standing alongside a smiling President Eisenhower. The original usually-absent mimeographed text printed on cheap acidic paper is still present dated 21 November 1952: "George Meany secretary-treasurer of the American Federation of Labor right shown as he talked with President-elect Eisenhower at the general's Commodore Hotel headquarters today. Shortly after this conference news broke of the death today of William Green longtime president of the American Federation of Labor. Meany now looms large as possible candidate to succeed Green as head of the labor organization." An unusual signed cover and a choice desirable photograph. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 28815
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BURGESS, George K (1874-1932)
Typed Letter Signed
This physicist served as the second director of the National Bureau of Standards 1923-32 and is highly regarded for his work in standardizing light and temperature scales. TLS 1p 8" X 10½" Washington DC 1927 November 2. Addressed to Samuel W. Stratton 1861-1931 creator and first director of the Bureau of Standards. Very good. Lightly age toned. On Department of Commerce letterhead Burgess writes his predecessor in his capacity as president of Massachusetts Institute of Technology on a bizarre subject: "We appreciate very much the splendid spirit of cooperation which our representatives. received during their recent visit to your Institute in connection with the laundry deterioration problem. your Research Laboratory of Applied Chemistry were particularly kind in lending every possible effort to aid us in this study." Talk about airing your dirty laundry. Unusual. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 20894
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McCUTCHEON, John T (1870-1949)
Signed Ink Drawing
Pulitzer prize-winning editorial cartoonist with the "Chicago Tribune" 1903-45. Original signed ink drawing 14½" X 17½" n.p. n.d. ca. 1919. Very good. Slight edgewear and minor soiling. Labeled "He would Rather Explain than answer" in cursive by McCutcheon on the lower margin this handsome single panel piece depicts an angry-looking Uncle Sam in profile in the foreground poking the shorter man in front of him identified as "Cox" and demanding "Are you for Article X -- answer me Yes or No" The shorter fellow sweating responds "Let me explain." Uncle Sam points with his other hand at two large placards posted on a wall. The placard at left reads: "Elihu Root on Article X. Article X is an alliance to enforce perpetually through the operations of the League the decisions of Mr. Wilson and his associates in the year 1919. Article X is a throwback to the old discredited alliances of the past. Article X speaks a language of power and not the spirit of progress. Article X is an attempt to do what the Holy Alliance sought 100 years ago with just as noble expressions of purpose to impose by force the judgment of the rulers of the present generation upon all future generations." The placard at right reads: "Pres. Wilson on Article X. Article X is the heart of the covenant." Former senator and secretary of state Root at this time president of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace was well known as a strong supporter of the League of Nations -- BUT with strong reservations mainly about Article X which he thought highly impractical. Signed simply "McCutcheon" at lower right as usual. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 15042
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COUSINS, Ralph B (1891-1964)
Partly-Printed Autograph Document Signed
It is for developing the radio beam that this U.S. Army officer gained aviation immortality; during his long career he commanded Clark Field Fort Stotsenburg and the Santa Ana Western Flying Training Command. Partly-printed ADS 1p 7 3/4" X 3" Washington DC 1920 December 4. Very good. Several minor smudges. Check made out to the Army & Navy Club in the amount of $49.47 drawn on the Riggs National Bank. Usual cancellation perforations not affecting signature. Bank vignette at left. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 22250
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GABLE, Kathleen Williams Capps de Alzaga Spreckels (1917-83)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Clark Gable's last wife the mother of his only legitimate and posthumous son John Clark Gable was a thrice-married former fashion model and bit part actress; a year after his death in 1960 she published a memoir "Clark Gable: A Personal Portrait." Color IPS magazine 7" X 9½" n.p. 1961 August 11. Very good. Discreet scotch tape stains at two corners. Attractive color magazine portrait depicting Gable's widow in turquoise dress and matching headband seated in an oversize white wicker chair holding the son born a few month's after her husband's death -- baby Gable holds both hands up as if in shock and has an expression of amazement on his face. She inscribes this in a thick fountain pen almost the same color as her turquoise outfit: "To Donald Burnell / Luck and happiness / From / John Clark Gable and his Mother / Age 2 weeks 1961." Quite unusual in this form! unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 18270
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DURANTE, Jimmy (1893--1980)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Da Schnozz" beloved piano-playing comedian of vaudeville Broadway radio film and television. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. ca. 1960. Near fine. Light tape stain at each corner. Heavy stock matte finish portrait a typical grinning head shot adjusting his tie placed within a large darkened profile that shows off his proboscis to good effect. Boldly inscribed in blue ballpoint in a light area left of center "To / Donald / my very / Best / Wishes / Jimmy Durante." Charming. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 30615
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TRIPLER, Charles E (1849-1906)
Signature
This New York scientist was not the first to satisfy the late 19th century obsession with liquifying air thus creating perpetual motion but he invented a liquid air machine that sought to make it practical and sought practical applications touring the United States to demonstrate it. Large bold handsome signature and "New York / Liquid Air" in brown ink heavy stock 3½" X 2½" card n.y. 1900. Very good. Mild age toning; mounting trace at each corner. Unusual. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 26950
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McAVOY, May (1901-84)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Popular silent star who co-starred with Al Jolson in "The Jazz Singer" 1927; ironically talking pictures put an end to her career. Color IPS verso 4" X 6¼" n.p. n.d. Very good. Book photograph a color reproduction of a film poster for "Caught in the Fog" mounted to heavy white stock on the blank verso of which she inscribes "Best wishes to / Terry / Most Sincerely / May McAvoy" in blue ballpoint. Scarce. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 19033
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(LINCOLN, Abraham)
Lincoln's Gettysburg Address: The immortal words of Abraham Lincoln at the Gettysburg battlefield November 19 1863 on the occasion of the dedication of the National Military Cemetery.
N.p. Springfield: Illinois Commission 1964. Broadside. Folio 30" X 23". Fine. Superb broadside printing of the Gettysburg Address created specifically for the 1964-65 New York World's Fair. Below the large headline in deep blue this typographically interesting piece depicts the Illinois State Historical Society's holograph version of Lincoln's masterpiece at center at actual size in deep purple. To the left of this facsimile the same text appears in four languages each printed in a different color: Hebrew deep purple Japanese blue Greek green and French red. To the right of the facsimile the text appears in another four languages again with each printed in a different color: German blue Spanish green Russian deep purple and Latin red. Ralph G. Newman founder of Chicago's noted Abraham Lincoln Book Shop was a member of the Illinois Civil War Centennial Commission and was no doubt instrumental in having this piece created. Interest in all things Lincoln and Civil War was high at this centennial time and the New York World's Fair held a special Illinois Day as well. Walt Disney's famed Abraham Lincoln talking robot was debuted at this same World's Fair. The broadside was designed by Carl Regehr and printed by Gregg-Moore Lithographing Company. It is in exceptionally bright fresh condition. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 23936
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CASEY, Richard G, Baron (1890-1976)
Signed First Day Cover
This Australian politician and diplomat was the first Australian ambassador to the United States 1940-42 Governor of Bengal 1944-46 and the 16th Governor-General of Australia 1965-69. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Washington DC on 23 June 1971 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single 8-cent "Antarctic Treaty 1961-1971" stamp at upper right. Fine. Near the center the Baron pens a large bold "Casey" in black fineline. Casey served as chief of Australia's delegation to the ratification of the important Antarctic Treaty making this an especially appropriate cover and a choice signature. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 24448
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SHERMAN, John (1823-1900)
Signature
William T. Sherman's powerful political brother held many posts: Ohio representative and senator secretary of the treasury secretary of state. Large bold "John Sherman / Ohio" heavy stock 4½" X 2 3/4" card n.p. n.d. Very good. Accompanied by two items: Sherman's 3½" X 1 3/4" calling card and a handsome 5" X 8¼" vintage steel engraving bearing oval portraits of seven political figures Stanton surrounded by John A. Logan W.P. Fessenden W.D. Kelley S.C. Pomeroy George S. Boutwell and Sherman. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 16069
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AUTRY, Gene (1907-98)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Known as "The Singing Cowboy" this Western star appeared in dozens of films between 1934 and 1954; turning his attention to baseball he became successful owner of the California Angels. IPS 10" X 8" n.p. n.d. ca. 1960. Very good. Small pinholes and light tape stain at each corner else attractive overall. Handsome glossy pose showing a seated Autry strumming his guitar in ten-gallon hat and typical Western garb inscribed large and bold in black fountain pen in a light area at upper right "To Donald Burnell / With my best / wishes / Gene Autry." Ever-so-slight smudge to the "D" in "Donald." Quite attractive. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 17557
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LEVESON-GOWER, Francis (1st Earl of Ellesmere and Viscount Brackley) (1800-57)
Signature and Salutation
English politician who served as member of Parliament Irish secretary and secretary for war; he was also a patron of the arts writing poetry and producing a translation of Faust 1823. Signature and salutation 1p 4 3/4" X 1 3/4" tipped to slightly larger sheet n.p. n.d. Very good. Signature and flowery salutation "have the honor to remain / Sir / Your dev't Ser't / Leveson-Gower" clipped from an ALS. Attractive. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 22634
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ST GEORGE, Eleanor
The Dolls of Yesterday
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons 1948. Hardcover. Small 4to. Blue cloth pictorial dust jacket. xvii 204pp. Well illustrated. Very good/good. Jacket edge chipped. First edition. History of 200 years of dolls and doll collecting in America. Charles Scribner's Sons hardcover
Riferimento per il libraio : 395
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McCUTCHEON, John T (1870-1949)
Signed Ink Drawing
Pulitzer prize-winning editorial cartoonist with the "Chicago Tribune" 1903-45. Signed ink drawing 14¼" X 18½" n.p. n.d. ca. World War One. Very good. Slightest bit of edgewear and mild soiling. Labeled "They've Changed Their Tune" by McCutcheon along the lower margin this two-panel cartoon concerns the volatile German military situation. The upper panel labeled "Before the War" depicts a suited man labeled "German Socialists" at left presumably a politician addressing the legislature raising his arm and proclaiming "These war preparations must end!" Three military figures stand at right in the foreground clutching their fists and glaring angrily at the speaker. The leftmost of them labeled "Prussian Autocracy" grumbles "He's becoming a menace to us!" Next to him stands "Militarism" and "Hohenzollerns." The lower panel labeled "Now" shows the same "German Socialists" figure front and center foreground a scroll under his arm labeled "Peace Proposal to Russian Socialists" and a picket sign he clutches reading "This War Must End!" He stares angrily at the same three military figures at the right who now appear worried and apologetic holding their hats politely in their hands. "Prussian Autocracy" says to him "You are our hope" and Militarism" adds "--our salvation." At left stands a crowd of civilians labeled "German People" who reach out desperately and implore "We want peace!" Handsomely accomplished and typically provocative a fine example of McCutcheon's artistic prowess and delight in exposing hypocrisy. Signed simply "McCutcheon" at lower right as usual. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 19209
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RIVERA, Betty, and RIVERA, Ted
Inkstands and Inkwells: A Collector's Guide
New York: Crown Publishers 1973. Hardcover. Small 4to. White cloth spine and black paper over boards dust jacket. vii 216pp. Numerous illustrations. Near fine/very good. Very minor jacket wear. Tight attractive first edition. Crown Publishers hardcover
Riferimento per il libraio : 13386
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RABUT, Paul (1914-83)
Signed First Day Cover
American artist and illustrator known for tropical and Native American scenes. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in New York New York on 1970 May 6 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single Rabut-designed 6-cent "Haida Ceremonial Canoe" stamp at upper right. Fine. No decorative cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address. At lower right in blue ballpoint Rabut signs bold and handsome. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 25847
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SEATON, Frederick A (1909-74)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
This Nebraska senator served as Secretary of the Interior under Eisenhower 1956-61. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. ca. 1960. Very good. Less-than-perfect ink adhesion accompanied by a few light smudges on a number of letters. Attractive head-and-shoulders portrait while in the cabinet with a large inscription on the blank lower margin: "To Peter Thayer with best wishes. / Fred A Seaton / Secretary of the Interior." Despite imperfection quite nice. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 22617
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MROSEK, Gust (?-?)
Photograph Signed
American maker of miniatures. PS 5¼" X 3½" n.p. 1933 September 12. Near fine. Handsome black and white picture postcard captioned "Ulm Cathedral / Miniature Model / Hall of Religion - A Century of Progress - Chicago." Card was neither stamped nor canceled; address portion is blank. A description at the top of the message portion tells Mrosek's tale. After giving some details on the famous cathedral in Wuertenberg Germany it gives the vital stats of Mrosek's creation: It "is hand carved from maple and holly wood. It contains 4300 pieces fitted together. It is 9 feet high 8 feet long 40 inches wide equipped with lights art glass windows and chimes. Seven years of painstaking labor were devoted." Below this Mrosek signs and dates it. A superb example of the miniature maker's art and an unusual Century of Progress artifact. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 21788
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MILLER, Ann (1923-2004)
Color Photograph Signed
Durable dancer actress and singer a mainstay of MGM musicals such as "On the Town" 1949. Color PS heavy stock 14" X 11" n.p. n.y. Near fine. Original color lobby card for the 1955 MGM film "Hit the Deck" starring Miller Jane Powell Debbie Reynolds Tony Martin Walter Pidgeon and Vic Damone. The three female leads appear in the foreground Miller at center each cheek-to-cheek with a male lead; they stand on the deck of a U.S. Navy destroyer and the deck behind them is filled with scores of sailors arms raised. Alongside her image Miller signs large and bold in black fineline. Handsome vintage item likely signed in the 1970s. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 28595
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FAULKNER, Barry (1881-1966)
Autograph Note Signed
Noted American painter and muralist. ANS 1p heavy stock 5½" X 3¼" postal card n.p. New York NY n.y. 1954 April 28 postal cancellation. Addressed to Charles Downing Lay 1877-1956 landscape architect and president of the Century Association. Near fine. Cryptic bold note to "C.D.L." -- "Sorry I cant make the Spring Festival. Yours regretfully" signed "B. Faulkner." Uncommon. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 28558
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WILSON, Harold, Baron of Rievaulx (1916-95)
Signature
This English politician led the Labour Party for many years twice serving as the United Kingdom's prime minister 1964-70 1974-76. Bold and handsome "Wilson of Rievaulx" heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1987 July 17. Fine. With original envelope addressed in his hand. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 26871
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BELLAMY, Ralph (1904-91)
Photograph Signed
Mild-mannered leading man of countless films from the 1930s and '40s later a fine character actor active into the 1980s. PS 8½" X 6½" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Glossy scene from the 1960 film version of the 1958 play for which Bellamy won his only Tony "Sunrise at Campobello" showing him as FDR with Greer Garson as Eleanor and HUME CRONYN 1911-2003 as Louis Howe. Bellamy and Cronyn each sign beneath their likeness. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 15573
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BAIN, H Foster (1871-1948)
Autograph Letter Signed
The internationally renowned geologist and mining engineer authored numerous books "Alaska's Minerals as a Basis for Industry" "More Recent Cyanide Practice" "Ores & Industry in the Far East"; he served as first chief of the Illinois State Geological Survey and as director of the United States Bureau of Mines. ALS 1p 8½" X 11" Columbus OH 1944 March 28. Addressed to J. Robert Van Pelt of the American Institute of Mining Engineers. Near fine. Smudge at upper right corner not affecting text. On letterhead of "Battelle Memorial Institute" Bain arranges a date "to meet with the Chicago section once more. In these war times it is not always possible to keep appointments made so far ahead. As for title for the talk how would this do 'The Place of Philippine Mines in the Far Eastern Future' or 'Ores and Industry in the Philippines' or 'One Mining Man's experiences in the Philippines in War time'." Bold and attractive. It was while in the Philippines that Bain died. A handsome example. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 20891
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LANG, Anton (1875-1938)
Photograph Signed
German wood carver and potter turned stage star famed for his portrayal of Jesus in the Oberammergau Passion Play in 1900 1910 and 1922; so broad was his fame that he even appeared on the front cover of "Time" magazine in 1922. PS 3½" X 5½" n.p. n.d. Very good. Picture postcard sepia-tone portrait of an artist's rendering of Lang as Jesus gazing soulfully downward boldly signed in black fountain pen on the light lower margin. Address and message portion on verso blank. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 31156
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WHITMAN, Charles S (1868-1947)
Photograph Signed
New York's Republican governor from 1915 to 1919 when defeated by Alfred E. Smith first gained fame in 1912 when as a Manhattan district attorney he prosecuted a New York City police lieutenant for the murder of a Times Square gambling house operator. PS 9" X 11½" n.p. 1914 November 30. Very good. Photographic image 6" X 9" shows minor silvering but is overall bold and quite striking; mild age toning. A dramatic head-and-shoulders portrait of a determined-looking Whitman taken by noted New York photographer Pirie MacDonald "Photographer of Men." Below his image on the mounting board Whitman signs large and bold "Yours Truly / Charles S. Whitman / Nov. 30 - 1914." in black fountain pen. Despite mild wear quite choice and attractive. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 21976
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SONDERGAARD, Gale (1899-1985)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
No one could play sinister like this character actress who was the first ever to win an Oscar for best supporting actress in 1937 for "Anthony Adverse". IPS 5" X 4" n.p. n.d. Fine. Glossy closeup of an uncharacteristically smiling Sondergaard inscribed boldly but in a rather dark area "Greet- / ings to / Terry / Gale Sondergaard." Very handsome overall. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 23005
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d'ESPOUY, H (compiler)
Temple de Mars Vengeur a Rome: Releves et restauration de G. Redon
Paris: Librarie Generale de l'Architecture et des Travaux Publics n.y. Edited by Charles Massin. Folio 12½" X 18". Near fine. Single light discreet abrasion within large upper margin well away from image area. Plate 60 from the renowned portfolio collection of superb heliogravures "Fragments d'Architecture Antique d'Apres les Releves & Restaurations des Anciens Pensionnaires de l'Academie de France a Rome." Undated but late 19th century. A clean handsome image depicting a closeup of a floral architectural detail -- striking in its clarity. Librarie Generale de l'Architecture et des Travaux Publics unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 17989
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EVARTS, William M (1818-1901)
Signature / Steel-engraved Portrait
This powerful New York senator 1885-91 also served as U.S. attorney general 1868-69 and secretary of state 1877-81; he served as chief defense counsel in President Johnson's impeachment proceedings and as president of the New York City bar association spearheaded a reform movement in response to the "Tweed Ring" scandal. Bold signature from closing of LS preceded by "I am yours very truly" and followed by "W.H. Michael Esq." in another hand 4½" X 1 3/4" slip n.p. n.y. Very good. Bit of mild uneven age toning. Accompanied by a superb steel-engraved portrait 5 3/4" X 8½" n.p. n.y. Near fine. Head-and-shoulders portrait of a steely-eyed Evarts gazing to the viewer's left with facsimile signature beneath. A handsome pair. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 27928
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AIKEN, George D (1892-1984)
Signature / Unsigned Photograph
Vermont governor and senator 1941-75 a leader in legislation that created the St. Lawrence Seaway. Bold signature on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1969 July 9 in type. Fine. Accompanied by a superb and scarce vintage glossy 7" X 9" news agency photograph International News Photo. Near fine. This candid informal closeup of 21 March 1956 shows the senator in suit bow tie and overcoat tipping his hat. The still-attached mimeographed text printed on cheap newsprint stock and usually absent but here in very good condition captions this image "After White House Parley on Farm Bill" and reads in part: "Senator George D. Aiken Vermont Republican the administration's farm leader in the Senate is shown leaving the White House after attending a Republican legislative leaders' meeting yesterday." A desireable vintage image. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 19097
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