‎Autographs‎

‎GISH, Lillian (1896-1993)‎

‎Inscribed Photograph 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. IPS 8" X 11" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Minor wrinkling near top edge only. Book photograph other images/text on verso a flat-finish black-and-white romantic scene from the 1926 silent drama "La Bohéme" showing a reclining young Gish and John Gilbert picnicking on a blanket nicely inscribed and signed by her in black ballpoint in light area at bottom center: "To Terry -- Best wishes / always -- Love / Lillian Gish." Superb scene from early in her career inscribed later in life. unknown‎

Bookseller reference : 15614

‎HILL, CT (?-?) C T‎

‎Ink-and-Wash Drawing‎

‎Children's book and periodical illustrator about whom little is known; in April May and June 1889 Hill provided the illustrations for Sarah Orne Jewett's serialized tale "A Bit of Color" for "St. Nicholas" magazine later expanded into the 1890 novel "Betty Leicester: A Story of Girls" and his work appears in many other turn-of-the-century books and periodicals. Superb original ink-and-wash drawing 12" X 9" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Neatly mounted to heavy art board. A nighttime flood scene it shows half-submerged buildings and flotsam with a man in a three-piece suit uncomfortably straddling a tall post and a small boat rowed by a black woman pulling up alongside. On the verso in an unidentified hand presumably an editor's the title "Clarissy Ann and the Flood" is noted the scene identified "Clarissy Ann rescues her landlord" and a caption is given "'I kin help you if you agree to a few things' said Clarissy.". This same hand also indicates "St. Nic." -- a reference to "St. Nicholas: An Illustrated Magazine for Young Folks" edited by Mary Mapes Dodge published 1873-1939. This was one of two illustrations for this short story pp. 688-91 which ran in the Volume 23 Part II in 1896. L.E. Chittenden 1824-1900 author and banker and politician best known as Register of the U.S. Treasury in the Lincoln administration authored the story. From the noted autograph collection of Albert Johannsen author of "The House of Beadle and Adams and Its Dime and Nickel Novels" University of Oklahoma Press 1950 the definitive reference work and bibliography on the subject. A striking piece of original illustration art. Johannsen's original 8½" X 11" file folder bearing a printed "Collection of Albert Johannsen" label partly filled in by Johannsen accompanies this item along with a modern copy of this short story. unknown‎

Bookseller reference : 18126

‎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 18½" n.p. 1930. Very good. Slight edgewear and minor soiling. Labeled "The Inquiring Reporter. He asks the question 'Do you think the London Naval Treaty insures parity in American and British naval strength'" in cursive by McCutcheon on the lower margin. This text-heavy six-panel piece depicts the inquiring reporter notepad in hand listening to six persons all male of course some of them obviously in Chicago surroundings respond to this question. Upper left panel: dapper gent in old-time golf duds gold buddies behind him replies "No not so long as the British fleet has the Rodney and the Nelson." Upper right panel: Fellow in small boat on the Chicago River answers "Not so long as Britain has a great preponderance of fast merchant ships capable of being quickly converted into 6 inch auxiliary cruisers and commerce destroyers." Middle left panel: Stodgy executive-type seated behind impressive desk and bookcases offers: "No but we may in 1938 -- if the U.S. builds up to the limit allowed by the treaty -- and if Britain waits till we catch up." Middle right panel: Pudgy wader in old-time swimsuit on crowded Chicago beach front observes "We get parity in submarines destroyers and aircraft carriers -- and possibly in 8 inch cruisers six years from now -- inferiority in capital ships and 6 inch cruisers." Lower left panel: Driver stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic some things in Chicago never change opines "Possibly in American waters eventually but not on our distant trade routes." Lower right panel: Pedestrian clinging to Chicago River street bridge as it rises up shouts to reporter clinging to other side "Not so long as we are hopelessly inferior in naval bases." Unlike contemporary editorial cartoons which would never get away with so much text earlier editorial cartoons such as this prime example often took more than a few seconds to grasp and assumed a firm understanding of detailed political topics of the day. Signed simply "McCutcheon" at lower right as usual. unknown‎

Bookseller reference : 15044

‎WEBB, Francis William (1836-1906)‎

‎Photograph Signed "Eight-Wheeled Compound Express Passenger Locomotive"‎

‎Influential British locomotive engineer executive and innovator; as Locomotive Superintendent of the London & North Western Railway Company from 1871 to 1903 his word was law and in the city of Crewe where the L. & N.W.R. operated its "Crewe Works" he was known as "The King of Crewe." Rare signed production photograph most likely a heliotype heavy stock 24" X 16" Crewe England 1891. Very good. Light even age toning except verso where acidic backing has darkened unevenly; several small archivally closed on verso edge tears; very slight waviness at some edges. This piece actually consists of three separate images tipped to the heavy 24" X 16" sheet: Center image 14" X 11½" shows this locomotive in close-up profile left side image 3½" X 11½" shows a frontal view and right side image also 3½" X 11½" shows a rear view. Titled "Eight-Wheeled Compound Express Passenger Locomotive" in large typeface below the center image with "F.W. Webb's System" below that in smaller typeface and two lines of technical statistics at the bottom "High-pressure Cylinders 15 in. diam. x 24 in. stroke. Low-pressure Cylinder 30 in. diam. x 24 in. stroke. Driving Wheels 7 ft. 1 in. diam. / Leading Wheels radial. Fixed Wheel base 8 ft. 3 in. Trailing Wheels ½ in. side play.". In the latter part of the 19th century Webb took a leading role in the development of compound locomotives -- those in which the steam operates more than one set of cylinders. The locomotive depicted here is part of the "Greater Britain" class a type of eight-wheeled express engine featuring an extra long combustion chamber and distinguished by their 7 foot 1 inch driving wheel; of these Webb designed ten models. The first of these appeared in 1891 -- and may well be the version depicted in this print. At the lower right corner above the printed text "Crewe Works 1891" Webb signs big and bold. Verso of this print bears an oval inkstamp of the L. & N.W.R. Mechanical Engineer's Office dated 30 September 1893. A superb and significant piece ideal for display. unknown‎

Bookseller reference : 14695

‎RAND, Sally (1904-79)‎

‎Typed Note Signed‎

‎This exotic fan dancer caused a sensation at the 1933 Chicago Word's Fair. TNS 1p 5½" X 8½" Glendora CA 1968 March 8. Addressed to Norman Ziel. Very good. Would be fine but for small tape stain on verso that shows through at center of letter not affecting signature. Thanks an admirer for his letter. Large sloppy signature. unknown‎

Bookseller reference : 15091

‎MacMILLAN, Donald (1874-1970)‎

‎Signature and Salutation‎

‎This American explorer accompanied Robert Peary on his 1908-10 North Pole expedition. Attractive "Most Sincerely Yours" and full signature heavy stock 5" X 3" card not lined n.p. 1929 November 4. Very good. Light age toning; small mounting traces on verso. Nice large example. unknown‎

Bookseller reference : 20917

‎SOTHERN, Ann (1909-2001)‎

‎Inscribed Photograph Signed‎

‎Popular actress and comedienne who starred in the "Maisie" series and later in two popular television shows. Color IPS 8¼" X 11" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Heavy stock book photograph another image on verso a glorious color glamour pose showing her reclining on a sofa with huge floral arrangement behind her circa 1940s inscribed and signed large and bold in vivid green ink "to Terry Kocsett / Best wishes / Ann Sothern." Superb image of her at the height of her fame -- quite appealing. unknown‎

Bookseller reference : 14808

‎DEVINE, Andy (1905-77)‎

‎Signature and Inscription / Unsigned Postcard Photograph‎

‎One of the most recognizable Hollywood visages and voices ever the squeaky-voiced character appeared in an astonishing 300-plus films and is perhaps best remembered as Roy Rogers' comic sidekick. "Best regards / to Donald Burnell / Andy Divine" boldly pencilled on a 3½" X 2½" slip n.p. n.y. ca. 1953. Good plus. Irregularly age toned with couple of small scotch tape stains. By way of illustration accompanied by a superb 3½" X 5½" picture postcard showing Devine and Guy Madison in buckskin outfits guns drawn in their roles as "Wild Bill Hickok and Jingles" their popular Western series from 1951-58 with facsimile signatures of each below their images. Postally cancelled in Los Angeles on 4 May 1953 and addressed to Donald Burnell recipient of the above inscription from Devine. A fun pair. unknown‎

Bookseller reference : 22801

‎DAVEY, Martin L (1884-1946)‎

‎Typed Manuscript Signed‎

‎This Ohio democratic politician served that state as congressman 1918-21 and as their 53rd governor 1935-39. TMS 4pp onion skin sheets 8½" X 13 3/4" n.p. 1935 March 9. Very good. Small paper clip rust mark at upper left of first page. Original single-spaced typescript of the Ohio governor's irate speech titled "Radio Speech of Martin L. Davey Governor March 9th 1935" on the Federal Emergency Relief Administration programs within Ohio and his inability to exert any control over it. In part: "Many of you will recall that I made an issue of this relief situation in the campaign last year. I made a solemn promise to the people of Ohio to correct the abuses and to eliminate the waste and inefficiency. / .neither myself as Governor nor any agent of the State of Ohio has the slightest possibility of correcting any of the evils and waste and inefficiency that give rise to such wide-spread complaints. I am wholly unable to keep an earnest campaign promise to clean up this situation. / It is not my purpose to evade responsibility. I was perfectly willing to take all the blame that goes with executive power but when there is not the slightest power lodged in the Governor to correct the abuse and waste I am not willing to assume public responsibility for what is going on." A lengthy denunciation of the way in which New Deal programs were being carried out on the state level. Interestingly Davey's pre-gubernatorial business the Davey Tree Expert Company was one of the earliest to sponsor network radio programs -- thus Davey was well versed in the power of radio waves to influence constituents. Within weeks of taking office Davey -- whose tenure has been described as "one of the most extraordinary and bizarre periods in the annals of the Ohio governorship" -- began feuding with President Roosevelt. He accused the federal administration of relief in Ohio with being "cruel inhuman and wasteful" -- to which FDR accused Davey with corrupting relief efforts in Ohio. Roosevelt quoted federal relief administrator Harry L. Hopkins who maintained that Davey's campaign committee had solicited contributions to finance his inaugural ball from persons working with the Federal Relief Administration. Davey sought to have Hopkins arrested for criminal libel. Before the Ohio legislature Davey called Hopkins a coward and a liar and dared him to enter Ohio. This typescript clearly precedes this name-calling brouhaha for in it Davey discusses Hopkins and his agency in civil if not cordial terms. Chronologically this speech likely falls some time shortly after the beginning of the Davey-FDR feud and the FDR countercharges. Boldly signed by Davey at the conclusion. Fascinating and most unusual -- an important relic from this memorable Ohio political squabble. unknown‎

Bookseller reference : 18072

‎SOYER, Raphael (1899-1987)‎

‎Photograph Signed‎

‎Russian-born American artist brother of artist Moses. PS 6" X 5" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Black and white book-stock photograph of a self-portrait in oil showing Soyer half-length palette in one hand and brush in the other gazing pensively at the viewer boldly signed by Soyer in blue ballpoint across his chest. Contrast adequate only. Signed a second time on the blank verso. unknown‎

Bookseller reference : 25980

‎GROVE, Edward R (?-2002)‎

‎Autograph Letter Signed‎

‎More than 200 stamps from Cuba Haiti Paraguay Philippines Bolivia and Panama bear designs from this prolific and talented engraver medalist sculptor and artist along with currencies from Sudan Viet Nam Laos and Indonesia; he designed the 1954 U.S. 4-cent air mail stamp and while sculptor-engraver at the U.S. Mint he created the verso of the commemorative 1962 Martha Washington dime a gold Congressional Medal and more. ALS 1p 7¼" X 10½" West Palm Beach FL 1970 April 13. Addressed to Paul Johnston. Near fine. On his "Sea Lake Studio" letterhead the renowned artist pens in his handsome calligraphic hand in black fineline this superb content letter to an admirer discussing his career. In part: ".very pleasant to hear about the 1954 design being regarded as effective after all these years. This was my only accepted stamp design -- was runner-up for the West Va. Centennial -- and then they ignored the winner after all. Also competed in competition for the Gettysburg Cent. and the American Dental Ass'n Centennial. Had left the Bureau of Engraving in Wash. where I had engraved all or parts of nine stamps in 1947 for private employment w/a banknote co. in Phila where I had opportunity of working on several hundred during next 15 years. Will enclose a brochure which describes a new career I began in 1962. My wife is a sculptor. & our two sons. are both in the art field." Couldn't-be-finer contents! Aforementioned brochure also present. unknown‎

Bookseller reference : 26438

‎NELSON, Gene (1920-96)‎

‎Inscribed Photograph Signed‎

‎All-around actor singer dancer and director of stage and screen; films include "Oklahoma" and "Three Sailors and a Girl." IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Fine. Striking matte finish scene from Oklahoma showing Nelson doing a rope trick boldly and largely inscribed in thick marker "To Terry / Fondly / Gene Nelson." Uncommon. unknown‎

Bookseller reference : 15656

‎FONDA, Henry (1905-82)‎

‎Signature and Inscription / Unsigned Photograph‎

‎This Hollywood mainstay -- Jane and Peter's pop Bridget's granddad -- excelled at portraying Average Joe heroic characters in such classics as "The Grapes of Wrath" and appeared in many memorable films such as "The Ox-Bow Incident" 1943 "Twelve Angry Men" 1957 and "On Golden Pond" 1981 for which he won an Oscar. Bold "To Donald / All Good Wishes / Henry Fonda" in thick blue fountain pen on an irregular roughly oval-shaped 4" X 2½" slip n.p. n.y. Good plus. In addition to add trimming there are several small scotch tape stains at the edges not affecting signature and only slightly touching the "T" in "To." Accompanied by a superb glossy 8" X 10" publicity photograph from the 1947 film "The Fugitive" a half-length portrait of Fonda in white shirt and tie gazing over the back of the chair in which he's seated. Despite condition and shape a respectable signature example and a fabulous image. unknown‎

Bookseller reference : 22812

‎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

Bookseller reference : 21794

‎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

Bookseller reference : 28555

‎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

Bookseller reference : 25309

‎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

Bookseller reference : 22699

‎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

Bookseller reference : 16443

‎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

Bookseller reference : 15417

‎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

Bookseller reference : 23209

‎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

Bookseller reference : 16067

‎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

Bookseller reference : 28979

‎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

Bookseller reference : 24559

‎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

Bookseller reference : 28815

‎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

Bookseller reference : 15042