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BLOCK, Herbert L (1909-2001)
Signed First Day Cover
Herblock" American three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist starting with the "Chicago Daily News" in 1929 and appearing in syndication until his death. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Miami Beach Florida on 1966 July 1 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single 5-cent "The United States Bill of Rights 175th Anniversary " stamp at upper right. Fine. At lower left large and bold Block signs in blue fineline. Block's stamp design shows one hand pushing an oppressive hand captioned "The rights of the people shall not be violated." With original transmittal envelope signed again by Block and bearing return address in his hand. unknown
Bookseller reference : 25193
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OPDYKE, George (1805-80)
Partly-Printed Document Signed
This wealthy clothing merchant made a name for himself as mayor of New York when during the infamous Draft Riots of 1863 he refused to waver in his support of the draft. Partly-printed DS 1p 8" X 3 3/4" New York NY 1863 November 9. Very good. Cancellation slashes lightly touch one letter of signature. City check printed in blue and drawn on the Broadway Bank from the "Election Expenses" account paying $125 to Terence M. Lynch for voter registration services rendered. Large and ornate with a nautical theme vignette featuring a sailor and a Native American maiden. Signed boldly in brown ink by Opdyke as mayor Matthew T. Brennan as Comptroller and F.B. Forney as Clerk of the Board of Superintendents. Accompanied by a superb late 19th century steel-engraved head-and-shoulders portrait of Opdyke heavy stock 6" X 9". Near fine. unknown
Bookseller reference : 16457
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ZIEGENBEIN, Leopold (1874-1950)
Signature and Rank
Co-designer of the North German Lloyd's speedy liners "Bremen" and "Europa" and captain of the former which made the fastest Atlantic crossing ever between Bremerhaven and New York in 1929. Bold signature and "Captain / S.S. Bremen" heavy stock 4" X 2¼" card n.p. n.d. Near fine. Minor mounting traces on verso. Exceptionally handsome example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 22777
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(HEART TRANSPLANT). BLEIBERG, Phillip (?-1969)
Signed Greeting Card
This South African dentist was the recipient of the world's first successful heart transplant performed by Christian Baarnard in 1968 which made him front-page news worldwide. Signed greeting card 4" X 6½" n.p. 1968. Fine. Bleiberg received numerous get-well cards from well-wishers after the operation which he usually signed by way of acknowledgment and returned. Front panel depicts a bird-hunting dog posing and a bird in flight above with the printed caption "The Best to You on your Birthday." Inside panel bears similar birthday wishes and below this the sender has inked "Dr. Philip Blaiberg sic / from -- / Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Collett / Mbld. 1968." Bleiberg's scrawled sickly-looking signature in blue ballpoint appears on the verso. Unusual. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19429
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KOLLEK, Theodore "Teddy" (1911-2007)
Signature
Famed Hungarian-born Israeli politician and five-term mayor of Jerusalem 1965-93 -- one of the most influential figures of 20th century Israel. Bold signature in black fineline and underneath this what appears to be his signature again this time in Hebrew characters heavy stock 5" X 3" card Jerusalem Israel 1980 August 12. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 27610
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BOTTS, Walter (1900-72)
Signed Postal Cover
This singer and saxophonist who played with the likes of Harry James gained later fame for serving as the model for James Montgomery Flagg's famed World War Two "I Want You for U.S. Army" recruitment poster posing as Uncle Sam pointing at the viewer; he also posed for Norman Rockwell. Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled at Fort Snelling Minnesota on May 16 1970. Fine. Features the "American Legion / Veterans as Citizens" six-cent stamp. Not a First Day Cover apparently as the cancellation notes "Armed Forces" rather than "First Day Cover." No decorative cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address present. Botts signs boldly in black ballpoint at just left of center. Uncommon. unknown
Bookseller reference : 21248
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ARDEN, Eve (1912-90)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Popular film actress best remembered for her 1948-56 radio later television series "Our Miss Brooks." IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. Very good. Attractive vintage half-length portrait of Arden taken for the 1959 film "Anatomy of a Murder" showing her in dress and white gloves holding a dog on her lap. At right of center she inscribes and signs in blue ballpoint: "Warmest Wishes / to Donald Burnell / from / Eve Arden." Contrast fair only. unknown
Bookseller reference : 22802
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PONTES, Crimilda (1927-2000)
Signed First Day Cover
Award-winning American graphic designer and calligrapher who specialized in book covers and dust jackets mainly for Yale University Press; a pupil of renowned calligrapher John Howard Benson she was a designer for the Smithsonian Institute for 23 years. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Washington DC on 1968 November 4 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single 6-cent "Chief Joseph" stamp at upper right. Fine. At lower left in black fineline Pontes signs handsomely in her lovely calligraphic script. Pontes did the lettering for this stamp. Small portion of original transmittal envelope also present. unknown
Bookseller reference : 25522
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AUMONT, Jean-Pierre (1909-2001)
Signature
French film star and heartthrob. Full signature and date 1969 May 22 on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Chicago IL. Very good. With original envelope. Comes with a 1943 vintage 10" X 8" glossy photograph showing Aumont in "Assignment in Brittany. unknown
Bookseller reference : 15567
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GRAZIANI, Sante (1920-2005)
Signed First Day Cover
This American artist and muralist achieved fame in 1941 when he won a post office mural competition; as dean of the School of the Worcester Art Museum 1951-81 he mentored many a budding artist. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Washington DC on 13 October 1980 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Fine. Single Graziani-designed 40-cent "Philip Mazzei Patriot Remembered" airmail stamp at upper right. No decorative cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address. Near the center in black fineline Graziani signs in full. Small portion of original transmittal envelope present. unknown
Bookseller reference : 26592
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DEREK, John (1926-98)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
American actor best known for portraying Joshua in "The Ten Commandments" 1956; in later life he turned to directing and photography -- and to the last of his well-known wives Bo Derek. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. ca. 1965. Very good. Minor bit of wear and discoloration but overall attractive. Head-and-shoulders of the smiling mustacheiod young actor inscribed and signed in red ink in a light area at upper left: "To / Jack / Best of Luck / John Derek." Much of his signature falls on top of his dark colored shirt making for weak contrast. Nice early portrait inscribed later. unknown
Bookseller reference : 24738
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HOLLIS, Ira N (1856-1930)
Typed Note Signed
This influential naval engineer and engineering educator served as professor of mechanical engineering at Harvard and as dean of the Harvard University School of Engineering 1893-1913 then as president of Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1913-25. TNS 1p 8½" X 7¼" Worcester MA 1924 June 13. Addressed to the president of Massachusetts Institute of Technology noted physicist Samuel W. Stratton 1861-1931. Near fine. On Worcester Polytechnic Institute letterhead Hollis simply notes "Thank you for your letter giving me the name of Dr. Bowman as a reference for Dr. Brown." Bold attractive signature. unknown
Bookseller reference : 20939
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MELLON, Andrew W (1855-1937)
Signature
Famed financier whose fortunes were made in metals and in banking; in 1902 he became president of Pittsburgh's Mellon National Bank; in public life he served as secretary of the treasury 1921-32 under Harding Coolidge and Hoover and as ambassador to Great Britain. Choice bold "Autograph of / A.W. Mellon / Pittsburgh Pa" heavy stock 3¼" X 2¼" card n.p. n.d. Near fine. unknown
Bookseller reference : 25571
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COX, Palmer (1840-1924)
Signature and Sketch
This pioneering Canadian illustrator and author appeared in "St. Nicholas Magazine" often where his "Brownies" often appeared; they debuted in book form in "The Brownies Their Book" in 1887 appearing in a dozen volumes with titles such as "The Brownies Abroad" and "The Brownies Around the World." Delightful ink sketch of a typical brownie head-and-shoulders portrait within a 3/4" diameter circle in black ink at upper left of a heavy stock 3½" X 2" card and Cox's large handsome signature in brown ink at center. Fine. Accompanied by a 7" X 9" glossy book portrait of Cox with facsimile signature and "Yours in Brownieland" inscription below a leaf from the June 1894 "Book News Portraits" No. 97 Volume 12. Fine. An outstanding pair ideal for display. unknown
Bookseller reference : 28557
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BRIGHT, John (1811-89)
Autograph Letter Signed
This fiery English member of parliament and orator gained fame for his crusade for free trade; he also fought for Irish independence and fiscal and electoral reform. ALS 2pp 4" X 7" Rothdale 1877 September 16. Addressed to W.H.I. Aubrey. Very good. Would be fine except for mounting trace along left edge. Envious note to a friend about to visit the United States; suggests a couple contacts although he comments "I have few friends or acquaintances in the States to whom I can give or send letters of introduction" one of them financier Cyrus W. Field "You will find him hearty in the cause of Free Trade.". unknown
Bookseller reference : 22633
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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 18" n.p. 1929. Very good. Slightest bit of edgewear and mild soiling. Labeled "Putting their Sincerity to the Test" by McCutcheon along the lower margin this single-panel cartoon depicts President Herbert Hoover full length front and center and facing right wonderfully executed as he stands in front of a circular table. With his arms he presents a large scroll laid out on this table which reads in full: "Proper defense requires military strength relative to that of other nations. We will reduce our strength in proportion to any other. It remains for the others to say how low they will go. It cannot be too low for us. Hoover's Armistic Day address." Hoover is saying "There! Now let's see if you're really sincere in wanting to give your tax payers some relief from their armament burdens." Behind Hoover at the left of the drawing a sketchy figure of a worried-looking Uncle Sam sits astride huge sacks of money labeled "U.S. Resources." In front of Hoover at the right of the drawing stand six attentive listeners: A portly "Britain" in Edwardian getup sports a Union Jack vest while alongside him a shadowy figure is hunched by the huge sack he hoists labeled "British Armament Burden on the Tax Payer"; "France" in military uniform scratches his bewhiskered chin while a similar hunched figure strains under a sack labeled "French Naval Burden on the Tax Payers"; behind these figures stand "Japan" in military uniform a "Japanese Burden" sack just visible at his side and "Italy" in military uniform sack at his side. On November 11 1929 Hoover had expressed these Armistice Day sentiments in a speech given before the Annual Convention of the Mississippi Valley Association. This drawing which McCutcheon dates "Nov. 13" at lower left is a superb and provocative example of McCutcheon's ability to humanize political concepts to make abstract notions concrete. And artistically this rendering of Hoover is among his very best. Signed simply "McCutcheon" at lower right as usual. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19208
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SCHARY, Dore (1905-80)
Autograph Note Signed
This American screenwriter director producer and playwright co-authored the screenplay for "Boys Town" winning an Academy Award for Best Writing; in 1948 he became chief of production at MGM Studios ascending to the presidency in 1951 with the departure of Louis B. Mayer filling that office until 1956; among his plays are the Tony Award-winning "Sunrise at Campobello" for which he also wrote the screenplay. ANS 1p 7¼" X 10½" n.p. n.y. 1966. Fine. Near the bottom of a one sentence typed note dated 6 April 1966 sent him by noted Lincoln Scholar Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 on letterhead of "The Civil War Round Table of New York" Schary pens a bold reply in blue ballpoint. Gates had asked Schary "If you can make this one I would be very pleased to have you attend as my guest" referring no doubt to a Civil War Round Table guest lecture -- to which Schary replied "Dear Mr. Gates -- I would have enjoyed being there -- by some breakdown of U.S. Postal Service -- your invitation reached me on the 20th of April -- Perhaps next time -- Thanks -- Dore Schary." Most unusual in this form! Schary produced the 1955 documentary "The Battle of Gettysburg" hence his proven interest in the topic. unknown
Bookseller reference : 27744
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LEWIS, Shari (1934-98)
Signature
Pioneer of early live television this ventriloquist starred in children's programs with her puppet "Lambchop." Large bold "Shari / / Lambchop sketch" heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.d. Fine and attractive. unknown
Bookseller reference : 23014
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RICHARDS, Walter DuBois (1907-2006)
Signed First Day Cover
Versatile American artist printer and major illustrator throughout the golden age of advertising art 1930s-60s during which he designed an astonishing 37 U.S. postage stamps. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Hot Springs National Park Arkansas on 9 October 1973 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Group of four connected tree stamps "Giant Sequoia" "White Pine" "White Oak" and "Gray Birch" at upper right. Fine. No decorative cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address. At lower left in black fineline Richards signs in full large and bold adding "Stamp Design" below. unknown
Bookseller reference : 25848
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SKELTON, Red (1913-97)
Signed Film Program
Slapstick-style comedian of early television and films famed for characters such as "Freddy the Freeloader." Signed film program 4pp 6½" X 9½" n.p. n.d. German language program printed in Vienna Austria in 1951 for Drei kleine Worte Three Little Words featuring Skelton Fred Astaire Vera-Ellen Arlene Dahl and others printed entirely in brown tones. On the front cover which shows various scenes from the film the comic signs "Danke Schˆn / Red Skelton" boldly near his portrait. Handsome and most unusual in this form. unknown
Bookseller reference : 14139
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LANGE, Hope (1933-2004)
Signature / Unsigned Photograph
Television's two-time Emmy winning Mrs. Muir from "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir" 1968-70 was also nominated for an Oscar for her role in the 1957 film "Peyton Place." Handsome large and bold signature in blue fineline dated by her 2 September 1977 at upper right on a specially-prepared heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Near fine. With original envelope. Accompanied by a superb 7" X 9" glossy publicity portrait for her 1974 made-for-television movie "I Love You Goodbye." A choice example with a primo image. unknown
Bookseller reference : 14261
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ARNO, Enrico (1913-80)
Signed Postal Cover
This noted German-born artist and illustrator illustrated 27 books between 1955 Moliere's "The Misanthrope" and his death. Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" n.p. n.y. Fine. NOT a First Day Cover but a mint uncancelled example of the 3-cent "Fort Ticonderoga" 1955 stamp designed by Arno is affixed at upper right. At lower left in black fineline Arno signs boldly in his beautiful calligraphic script. A superb example of this uncommon signature. unknown
Bookseller reference : 25182
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CAPPER, Arthur (1865-1951)
Printed Document Signed / Unsigned Photograph
This prominent Kansas newspaperman founder and owner "Topeka Daily Capital" etc. entered politics as a Republican serving that state as governor 1915-19 and senator 1919-49. Printed DS 8½" X 14" 13pp rectos only Washington DC 1940 February 13. Near fine. Staple at upper left. Mimeographed double-spaced text of the powerful senator's speech titled "Abraham Lincoln" and given before the Alexander Hamilton Club of Baltimore on February 12 1940. Precisely the type of platitudes you would expect an old-time politico to express on Lincoln's birthday mixed with sharp criticism of FDR and his policies. Signed large and bold by Capper in blue fountain pen across the top of the first page. Accompanied by a superb and scarce 6½" X 8½" glossy news agency photograph of 1947 depicting the senior senator seated at his desk on Capital Hill reading copies of two newspapers which he founded "The Topeka Daily Capital" and "Capper's Weekly". Original tickertape-style printed caption still attached on verso. A fabulous and unusual pair of Kansas items. unknown
Bookseller reference : 22559
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EDWARDS, John Passmore (1823-1911)
Autograph Note Signed
This English journalist and newspaper owner was at heart a reformer and philanthropist; his largesse helped create schools hospitals convelescent homes art galleries and 24 libraries; twice he refused a knighthood from Queen Victoria. ANS 1p 5" X 7¼" London England 1903 April 2. Addressed to "Madam." Very good. Cryptic note in response to a request: "Though I have been asked many times to answer questions somewhat similar to yours I have never answered one of them. You are however quite welcome to make what use you may think proper of the enclosed." An attractive example. From the collection of University of Chicago geology professor Albert Johannsen 1871-1962 author of "The House of Beadle and Adams and Its Dime and Nickel Novels" 1950 the definitive reference work on the subject. Johannsen's original 8½" X 11" file folder bearing his printed "Collection of Albert Johannsen" label partly filled in by Johannsen accompanies this item. unknown
Bookseller reference : 26771
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BROWN, Albert Gallatin (1813-80)
Signature and Inscription
This two-term Mississippi governor 1844-48 and senator 1854-61 of flawless reputation for integrity and oratory resigned the U.S. Senate and was elected to the Confederate Senate serving until the war's end; he also served as captain of Company H in the 18th Mississippi Infantry. Superbly large and handsome "Corona F. College. / From / Hon. A.G. Brown / U.S.S." in brown ink on a 5 3/4" X 3½" slip neatly tipped to slightly larger sheet n.p. n.y. Near fine. Slightest bit of mild age toning. A bold and striking example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 30550
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DeGARMO, Alva R (?-?)
Signed First Day Cover
Commercial aviation history was made in 1925 when Western Air Express W.A.E. predecessor of Western Airlines began its route flying the U.S. mail between Los Angeles and Salt Lake City; its original "Four Horsemen" pilots included Captain DeGarmo. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Chicago Illinois on March 19 1976 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single 13-cent "Commercial Aviation" stamp at upper right. Fine. At upper left boldly and in blue ballpoint the pilot signs: "Captain Al DeGarmo / W.A.E." Unusual. unknown
Bookseller reference : 24299
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CRAIG, Charles F (1872-1950)
Partly-printed Autograph Document Signed
This U.S. army physician served on the U.S. Army Board for Study of Tropical Diseases in Manila; malaria was a serious concern at the time ravaging U.S. troops during the Spanish-American War; Craig's advancements in the field include writings such as The Aestivo-Autumnal Malarial Fevers 1901 and The Malarial Fevers 1909. Partly-printed ADS 1p 6½" X 2 3/4" Washington DC 1922 July 22. Very good. Check drawn on The Riggs National Bank written out entirely in Craig's hand to "Cash" in the amount of $25 boldly signed. Cancellation perforations and stamps do not touch upon signature. Nice engraving of bank entrance at left. unknown
Bookseller reference : 20953
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BLISS, Ray C (1907-81)
Typed Note Signed / Inscribed Photograph Signed
This GOP giant chaired the Republican National Committee from 1965 to 1969 turning the Republican Party around after Barry Goldwater's stunning 1964 defeat and culminating in Richard Nixon's 1968 election. TNS 1p 8½" X 11" Columbus OH 1965 February 16. Addressed to Gerald L. Arnholt. Near fine. On "Republican State Central and Executive Committee" letterhead Bliss graciously complies with an autograph request. Also an IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. 1965. Very good. Handsome informal closeup of Bliss seated at a table before microphones U.S. flag in background boldly inscribed and signed in black fineline on the blank lower margin: "To Gerald Arnholt / with best wishes / Ray C. Bliss. unknown
Bookseller reference : 27433
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BRADY, Pat (1914-72)
Signature and Inscription
This American actor and singer is remembered as Roy Rogers' comic sidekick in films and on television. Large and bold "Howdy! Donald -- / Many Happy Trails / to you -- / your Friends / Pat Brady / & / 'Nellybelle'" in blue ballpoint on an irregular roughly triangular-shaped 4" at its widest X 5½" at its tallest slip n.p. n.y. ca. 1960. Good plus. Four small scotch tape stains at edges slightly touching upon several words but not affecting signature. Despite quirky shape a fairly nice example of this fairly uncommon signature. unknown
Bookseller reference : 22815
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ROMULO, Carlos P (1899-1985)
Signed First Day Cover / Unsigned Photograph
Considered one of the founders of the United Nations this Philippine journalist diplomat and statesman was the first Asian to serve as president of the U.N. General Assembly 1949-50 and the first Asian to win a Pulitzer Prize in journalism 1942; he served in the cabinet under eight Philippine presidents and as that country's ambassador to the U.N. and to the U.S. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in New York NY on 20 November 1970 and with "First Day of Issue" marked. Fine. Single 6-cent "United Nations 25th Anniversary" at upper right. No ornamental cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address. Near the center "sweet spot" Romulo signs boldly in full in black fountain pen. Original transmittal envelope present. Accompanied by a superb and choice glossy 8½" X 6½" news agency photograph International News Photo from 1945. Near fine. Captioned "Philippine Delegates Sign World Charter" on the mimeographed descriptive text still attached on verso it's a group portrait showing a seated Philippine official signing an official document surrounded by a group that includes the U.S. Undersecretary of State. Standing prominently alongside the signer is Romulo then Resident Commissioner of the Philippines. A handsome signed FDC and a desirable vintage photograph. unknown
Bookseller reference : 28707
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McCORMICK, Robert S (1849-1919)
Autograph Fragment unsigned
Grandson of inventor Robert McCormick nephew of reaper inventor Cyrus Hall McCormick father of editors Joseph Medill McCormick and "Colonel" Robert R. McCormick -- this career diplomat joined the State Department in 1887 serving as U.S. ambassador to Austria-Hungary 1902 Russia 1902-05 and France 1905-07 although according to one journalist McCormick's "career as a dilettante diplomat took a backseat to his more serious pursuit of alcohol." Autograph Fragment unsigned on printed calling card heavy stock 3" X 1½" London England n.y. Near fine. Handsome italic "Mr. Robert McCormick" printed at center and beneath this McCormick has penned in brown ink in his small neat hand "Hotel Belgravia / Victoria Street S.W." Likely dates from early in his State Department career else a title such as "Ambassador" would have preceded his name. The card bears a heavy printed black border or "mourning rule" but since it's difficult to assign a date to this it's also difficult to determine what death in his family would have occasioned the mourning border. The Victoria Street area of southwest London is appropriate as it was chock full of foreign embassies and McCormick must have been on some State Department assignment there. Not signed alas but a most unusual item nevertheless. unknown
Bookseller reference : 28618
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BARRY, Patrick (1816-90)
Signature and Salutation
This Irish-born pioneer horticulturist and pomologist became owner of the largest nursery in the United States; he edited the influential "Genessee Farmer" 1844-52 and in 1851 published his important "Treatise on the Fruit Garden." Clipped "Sincerely yours / P. Barry" penned large and bold in brown ink 3" X 1¼" tipped to heavy card n.p. n.y. Very good. An attractive example from this horticultural giant. unknown
Bookseller reference : 24403
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MEANY, George (1894-1980)
Typed Letter Signed
Famed American labor leader; AFL-CIO president 1955-79. TLS 1p 8½" X 11" AFL-CIO letterhead Washington DC 1956 October 24. Addressed to George F. Robinson. Very good. Original folds visible but not weakened; staple holes at upper left. In this meaty and cordial letter on decorative AFL-CIO letterhead Meany tentatively agrees to address an "Open Forum" in Daytona Beach and discusses details. Bold full signature in blue ballpoint. unknown
Bookseller reference : 28652
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BARNARD, Christiaan (1922-2001)
Signature
This South African surgeon entered the history books when on December 3 1967 he performed the first human heart transplant on Louis Washkansky. Large bold signature in blue fineline 5 3/4" X 1½" n.p. n.y. Fine. Usual hurried scrawl -- whaddya expect from an M.D. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19858
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GRANGER, Stewart (1913-93)
Photograph Signed
British leading man of the 1930s through '60s in films such as "King Solomon's Mines" 1950 and "Beau Brummell" 1954. PS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Fine. Flat finish portrait of Granger with Elizabeth Taylor in period costume in an unidentified film signed and inscribed by him and bearing a secretarial Taylor signature. unknown
Bookseller reference : 15618
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MARTIN, Artemas (1835-1918)
Signature
This influential self-taught mathematician authored mathematical textbooks and also published and edited the "Mathematical Visitor" 1877-94 and "Mathematical Magazine" 1882-1913; after 1885 he was associated with the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey. Handsome large signature in brown ink heavy stock 3 3/4" X 2¼" card n.p. n.y. Near fine. Choice handsome example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 22178
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GORDON, Gale (1906-95)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
The archetypal banker Mr. Mooney on "The Lucy Show" 1968-74 also perfected the harried next door neighbor type Mr. Wilson on "Dennis the Menace" 1962-64; pre-television he did much radio and some film roles. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Very good. Contrast fair. Sepia-tone closeup in later years inscribed in bold purple ink "To Eirene Mowji / Sincerely / Gale Gordon. unknown
Bookseller reference : 14941
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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 16" n.p. n.y. probably 1918. Very good. Slightest bit of edgewear. Fun and handsome two-panel cartoon titled "Reciprocity" along the bottom in McCutcheon's hand with two subtitles. The top panel is titled "They've been giving you a lot to cheer about." It was first titled "They are giving you something to cheer about now" but McCutcheon altered some of the language in pencil. This depicts a group of prancing cheering men hats flung up in the air and behind them a bulletin board with the announcement "War Bulletin / Allies / Investing / St. Quentin." The Germans had attacked this French city in March 1918 just before large numbers of American troops reached the front. The lower panel is titled "Next week it will be your turn to give them something to cheer about." As wi the previous caption McCutcheon altered the original -- which read "You must give them something to cheer about next week" -- in pencil. Here another group of men -- this time all soldiers -- prace and cheer with various helmets tossed up in the air. Behind them to the left a bulletin board reads "Important! / Americans / Investing in / Liberty Bonds" while to the right appear blackened ruins. Signed simply "McCutcheon" as usual. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18031
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RUSK, Jeremiah M "Uncle Jerry" (1830-93)
Typed Letter Signed
Governor of Wisconsin 1882-89 who in quelling strike riots coined the phrase "I seen my duty and I done it"; secretary of agriculture 1889-93. TLS 2pp 8" X 10" Department of Agriculture letterhead Washington DC 1889 November 18. Addressed to Col. Henry Casson. Very good. Minor darkening at bottom edge. Pale blue letterhead. Concerns Wisconsin political matters reading in part: "I differ with you very much in regard to the Bennett law. The principle contained in it is nothing more than the principle of the prohibition party in Wisconsin. Flecker's defense of the law or any Democrat's defense will have the same effect upon the party that it would have if Hastings should go out and defend the republican ticket -- drive away republicans instead of assisting to hold them. The first time I get a chance to make a public utterance in Wisconsin I shall denounce the law and put myself right with my German friends. The fact that the Catholic Democrats are patting the law on the back is enough to condemn it without anything further. I say this much to you so you may know where your old chief stands." Fiery content from "Uncle Jerry." Interesting. unknown
Bookseller reference : 22675
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LICHTY, George (1904-83)
Signed Print
This "Chicago Times" sports cartoonist hit the big time with his 1932 creation "Grin and Bear It" which became nationally syndicated and kept him at the drawing board until 1974. Signed print 5¼" X 6½" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Interesting glossy "slick" in printer's parlance of a daily "Grin and Bear It" installment: Three road workers with a pickup truck full of "Historical Site" plaques -- one holds a plaque and points enquiringly at a spot in the dirt while another barks out "No need to be too accurate about where you put them men. there's always arguments about those things anyway!." The artist boldly inscribed is above their image: "TO / WARREN / REEDER / my best / Lichty." Reeder was a well-known Indiana realtor autograph collector and author of the 1972 book "No Performances Today: An Account of the Events Leading Up to and Following the Train Wreck of the Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus Train". Unusual form a "slick" being an in-house production proof copy this one bearing two registration marks at the left margin. unknown
Bookseller reference : 20160
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MILLAND, Ray (1905-86)
Photograph Signed
Prolific Welsh-born leading man of more than 120 films most notably "The Lost Weekend" 1945 Hollywood's first serious treatment of alcoholism. PS 10" X 8" n.p. n.d. ca. 1975. Near fine. Dramatic scene from "The Lost Weekend" showing a disheveled-looking Milland apparently dictating a letter to a concerned-looking Jane Wyman. Signed stills from this landmark film are most desireable. unknown
Bookseller reference : 22731
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NOBLE, Bernie (?-?)
Signed First Day Cover
Long-time "Cleveland Press" staff photographer. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Abilene Kansas on 1969 October 14 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single 6-cent "Dwight D. Eisenhower" stamp at upper right. Fine. At lower left in blue ballpoint Noble signs boldly. Small portion of original transmittal envelope present. Noble took this iconic informal closeup of a grinning Ike at the former president's Gettysburg office in 1963. Quite uncommon. unknown
Bookseller reference : 25244
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SUMMERFIELD, Arthur E (1899-1972)
Signature / Unsigned Photograph
Under Eisenhower's postmaster general 1953-61 the entire postal system was overhauled. Handsome signature in bold blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1972 March 4. Fine. With original envelope. Accompanied by a superb uncommon 7" X 9" glossy original news agency photograph International News Photos of 1955 an informal head-and-shoulders closeup captioned "Postmaster General Arthur Summerfield tells reporters at Lowry Air Force Base press conference of President Eisenhower's approval of an administration effort to raise postal rates." Near fine. A choice signature and an outstanding vintage photograph. unknown
Bookseller reference : 21719
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SABATH, Adolph J (1866-1952)
Typed Letter Signed
This Slovakian immigrant was elected a Democratic representative to Congress from Chicago in 1907 and on April 1 1934 became the "Dean of the House" longest-serving member a post he held for 18 years 7 months and 5 days -- the longest anyone has held that post. TLS 1p 8" X 10½" Washington DC 1939 August 5. Addressed to Gerald Salters. Near fine. On "House of Representatives U.S." letterhead Sabath as chairman of the Committee on Rules attempts to appease an angry constituent regarding "the 30 day furlough of W.P.A. workers. we have done all in our power to eliminate the lay-off provision but due to the solid Republican vote combined with 30 or 40 Democrats who are opposed to President Roosevelt's policies and the Administration our efforts were in vain. Nevertheless I shall continue my fight for the elimination of the provision." Although the Committee on Rules that Sabath chaired from 1937 on was powerful he was considered a weak leader who squabbled with the House leadership and failed to effectively steer the committee -- thus it's not surprising that New Deal programs of which he was a strong supporter suffered setbacks such as this under his committee. Accompanied by an outstanding original 6½" X 8½" glossy black and white news agency 1947 photograph an amusing closeup showing the cigar-clutching octogenarian puckering up to blow out the single large candle on an 81st birthday cake. Near fin -- a sharp high quality image. The original mimeographed newsprint caption is still present and reads in part: "Representative Adolph Sabath. is about to blow out the single candle that adorned his birthcake as he celebrated his 81st anniversary yesterday. Re. Sabath who is now in his 41st year as a member of the House of Representatives came to the U.S. 65 years ago from Czechoslovakia as a poor immigrant boy." An interesting letter and a highly desirable vintage photograph. unknown
Bookseller reference : 28619
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BULKLEY, Robert J (1880-1965)
Typed Note Signed
This Ohio politician served that state as a representative 1911-15 and as senator 1930-39. TNS 1p 8" X 10½" Washington DC 1938 March 26. Addressed to noted Lincoln/Civil War scholar ARNOLD F. GATES 1914-93. Very good. Lightly evenly age toned; staple hole near top center. On United States Senate letterhead Bulkley sends "a copy of the bill claiming damages for homes destroyed by Civil War soldiers. which is now pending before the Senate Claims Committee." Large bold full signature in blue fountain pen. Also present is the aforementioned printed bill 1p 7½" X 11" Washington DC 1937 January 11. Very good. Bit of minor wear and age toning along bottom edge. "S. 597" 75th Congress 1st Session being "A Bill to repeal the prohibition upon the filing of Civil War claims." Introduced by Tennessee senator Kenneth D. McKellar 1869-1957 this unusual bill sought to repeal a 1915 statute that restricted certain types of Civil War-related damage claims. Whether or not this bill passed the Senate we have not determined. unknown
Bookseller reference : 28278
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SOTHERN, Edward Hugh (1859-1933)
Autograph Quotation Signed
Son of the American stage star Edward Askew Sothern junior was a standard in many a Broadway romance and adventure production from the 1880s on; he married Julia Marlowe and starred with her in Shakespearian dramas. AQS heavy stock 3½" X 2" card tipped to slightly larger brown autograph album leaf n.p. n.y. Near fine. In his usual hurried scrawl that makes the text of this quotation unfortunately illegible Sothern pens two brief lines perhaps "What a - - / love is & etc / Highest Buddha" -- or perhaps not! in a rich brown ink signing "Yrs EH Sothern" as usual. Despite the improbability of an accurate transcription an interesting attractive piece. unknown
Bookseller reference : 28994
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BROWN, Joe E (1892-1973)
Signature and Inscription / Unsigned Photograph
American huge-grinned comedian and actor often remembered for his hilarious portrayal of millionaire Osgood Fielding III in "Some Like It Hot" 1959. Huge and bold "All good wishes to my friend / Donald Burnell / Joe E. Brown / 6/22/60" in blue ballpoint on an irregular-trimmed roughly-triangular 5¼" width at top X 4" height slip bearing "JOE E. BROWN" printed in green at the top -- presumably trimmed from a sheet of his letterhead. Very good. Other than odd shape quite handsome. Accompanied by a superb vintage sepia-tone heavy stock 5" X 7" matte-finish photograph bearing a preprinted signature and inscription at the bottom -- a head-and-shoulders portrait of a smiling young Brown as he appeared in the 1930s the kind of image sent out by the studios in bulk at the time in response to fan mail. A charming pair. unknown
Bookseller reference : 22859
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REDFIELD, William C (1858-1932)
Typed Note Signed
This failed 1912 Democratic vice presidential nominee was a New York representative 1911-13 best known as the very first U.S. Secretary of Commerce 1913-19 under Wilson. TNS 1p 7" X 10½" New York NY 1923 March 17. Addressed to Albert Johannsen a University of Chicago geology professor who authored "The House of Beadle and Adams and Its Dime and Nickel Novels" 1950 the definitive reference work and bibliography on the subject. Near fine. "I am interested in your professorship of petrology remembering that in Washington we had to appoint a scientist of a type new to me whom I think was called a petrographer. I am wondering just what the scope of your own work is." With Johannsen's 3" X 4" printed "Collection of Albert Johannsen" catalogue slip for this item. unknown
Bookseller reference : 29159
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GLASGOW, Charles (?-?)
Photograph Signed
English maker of miniatures. PS 7¼" X 8½" n.p. 1935 September 26. Near fine. An unusual transportation-related item printed on thin glazed stock this photograph bears a 4-line printed caption on the lower margin: "ROYAL POLO CART / Princess Mary Driving in the Park. / Model Built by / CHARLES GLASGOW Coach Builder PAISLEY." Above this appears a superbly-detailed miniature carriage driven by a woman in fashionable riding gear with a single white horse pulling. Above this set within an oval frame is the elderly Glasgow in suit and Derby hat. Near the caption Glasgow boldly signs and dates it. The occasion for the issuance of this is uncertain but probably ties in with the lavish 1935 Silver Jubilee celebrations of George V -- perhaps an exhibit of miniatures depicting the royal family at different times of their lives. Princess Mary 1867-1953 married the future king in 1893. Most unusual. unknown
Bookseller reference : 14263
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GISH, Lillian (1896-1993)
Typed Letter Signed
The First Lady of the Silent Screen" whose films ranged from silent classics such as "Birth of a Nation" 1915 to made-for-television dramas such as "The Whales of August" 1987. TLS 1p 8" X 11" n.p. 1990 April 17. Addressed to Al Silk. Very good. Among various topics discusses her career: "It has been my privilege to work in films and the theater for many years during which I have received personal honors and recognition from my peers and fans that I value highly. Always I have maintained the importance of film is overwhelming and that all in the industry must maintain integrity and assume personal responsibility for their work and what they show on the screen. unknown
Bookseller reference : 15615
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