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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
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 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
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 23005
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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
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 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
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 19097
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de HARAK, Rudolph (1924-2002)
Signed First Day Cover
Influential American designer whose bewildering versatility led him to undertake designs for more than 350 paperback covers and shopping bags for the Met commissions ranging from the National Park Service to the Atomic Energy Commission exhibits for the 1970 Osaka World's Fair and the Egyptian Wing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art illustrations for "Esquire" magazine and for jazz album covers etc. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Philadelphia PA on 18 June 1981 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single de Harak-designed 18-cent "Professional Management" stamp at upper right. Fine. No decorative cachet; no distracting recipient's name/address. At lower left de Harak signs large and bold in black fineline dating it 8-13-81. With small portion of original transmittal envelope. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 26443
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FRIEDRICH WILHELM IV (1795-1861)
Signature
Incompetent king of Prussia prone to fits of insanity. Big bold signature clipped from the close of an ALS 5½" X 1½" n.p. n.y. Fine. Black bordered mourning stationery. A large flamboyant signature as eccentric as the man with partial words in his hand evident above the signature and three full lines in his hand in German on the verso and beneath this a pencilled identification by noted autograph dealer Charles Hamilton. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 22658
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OLIVIER, Laurence (1907-89)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
The English-speaking world's most revered actor star of screen and legitimate stage for several decades; films include "Rebecca" "Richard III" "Spartacus" "Henry V" "Hamlet" and many more. IPS 10" X 8" n.p. n.d. Fine. Glossy modern print of an unidentified film scene depicting a young pajama-clad Olivier on hands and knees on a mattress on the floor of a living room gazing maniacally at the viewer. Boldly inscribed in later years "To Terry / all good / from / Laurence Olivier. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 14888
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DANTE, Nicholas (1941-91)
Signature
This AIDS victim co-wrote "A Chorus Line" 1976 with James Kirkwood for which he won a Tony award. Uncommon signature heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1981 February 11. Fine. With original envelope. Uncommon. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 20898
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KIRKLAND, Muriel (1903-71)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
This popular actress of the 1930s "Fast Workers" "Cocktail Hour" "Hold Your Man" "The White Parade" etc. also made television appearances such as the 1965 series "The Nurses" throughout the '50s and '60s. IPS 11" X 14" n.p. n.d. ca. mid-1930s. Near fine. A superb sepia-tone head-and-shoulders glamour pose of a young and coy-looking Kirkland inscribed in black fountain pen at lower right "For: Mrs. Wright / Affectionately / Muriel." "Mrs. Wright" was the wife of novelist Harold Bell Wright 1872-1944 author of such popular moralizing fiction as "The Shepherd of the Hills" and "The Winning of Barbara Worth." Also signed lightly at lower left by the photographer "D'Gaggeri / Wilshire Blvd." A striking and lovely portrait of this starlet in a size seldom seen. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 24728
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d'ORSAY, Count (Alfred Guillaume Gabriel) (1801-52)
Autograph Letter Signed third person
Memorable French dilettante artist famed fop and hanger-on a legendary man of fashion and society wit who befriended royalty and nobility as well as Lord Byron and Benjamin Disraeli. Third person ALS 1p 4½" X 7" lightly tipped to heavy stock album leaf n.p. 1844 February 23. Very good. Lightly age toned. Interesting third-person note signed twice within the text. In part: "Count D'Orsay presents his compliments to Mr Crowley and thanks him very much for the Etching which is admirable -- Mr Landseer Saw it and is quite delighted with it. Count D'Orsay remembers very well having had the pleasure of being introduced to Mr Crowley by Prince Napoleon." Recipient is most likely Nicholas Joseph Crowley 1819-57 well known IRish portrait painter who resided in London. Landseer of course refers to Edwin Landseer 1802-73 English artist famed for his paintings and sculptures of animals. d'Orsay was well known as a fanatical supporter of all things Bonaparte. Prince Louis Napoleon later Emperor Napoleon III was often hosted at d'Orsay's fashionable residence in London and it may have been during one of these visits that the Prince introduced d'Orsay to Crowley. Quite handsome letter signed two times in the third person with interesting references. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 29322
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CLARENDON, George William Frederick Villiers (1800-70)
Autograph Letter Signed
The celebrated English Earl served three times as foreign secretary and was instrumental in arranging the Declaration of Paris 1856 ending the Crimean War and establishing the rules of maritime warfare. ALS 1p 4½" X 7" Grosvenor Crescent 1844 June 18. Addressed to "My dear Sir." Near fine. As Lord Lieutenant of Ireland Clarendon ".cannot absent myself from a Committee tomorrow morning. It wd. be much more agreeable to me to attend the Examination for which you have had the goodness to send me a ticket. I enclose 50 as my contribution toward building the new Normal Schools. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 15015
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BILLINGS, Henry (1901-85)
Original Ink-and-Wash Drawing
This New York painter and illustrator created many murals for the WPA; he is known for his penchant for machinery and all things mechanical in his work. Original ink-and-wash drawing unsigned heavy stock 12" X 12" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Minor age toning. Illustration from his 1950 book "Diesel-Electric 4030" New York: Viking Press a charming scene depicting a small town railroad station tucked into a hillside the station plaque identifies the city as Hudson New York a couple of idle porters sitting around with carts awaiting the next train some buildings and overpass in the background etc. A delightfully moody evocative piece. Very scarce. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 20469
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HUMPHREY, George M (1890-1970)
Signature / Unsigned Photograph
This high-power attorney and business executive gave up a $300000 position to accept a $22500 position when he became Eisenhower's treasury secretary 1953-57. Bold signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1969 June 17. Fine. With original envelope. Signed only seven months before his death. Accompanied by a superb original black-and-white glossy 1953 news agency photograph International News Photo 9" X 7". Original mimeographed newsprint text sheet present and tipped to verso as issued. Fine image showing Humphrey half-length seated at his desk reaching for the intercom. Titled "New Treasury Secretary at Work" the text reads in part: "Secretary of the Treasury George Humphrey is shown at his desk yesterday as he formally took over the Treasury Department." A choice vintage photograph itself scarce and desireable. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 27416
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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. Exceptional PS 12" X 10" image area 8" X 5½" n.p. 1926. Very good. Minor surface soiling. Instead of the usual image of Lang as Jesus looking beatific this striking oblong shot depicts a pensive Lang at a potter's wheel and is captioned in German "Oberammergau: Anton Lang in His Ceramic Workshop." Lang signs boldly in a light area at the lower left of the image area and in a somewhat darker area at the lower right adds "Christ / 1900-10-22. / 1926." Small signed photos of Lang are routine but large and unusual poses such as this are quite scarce. Superb and unusual. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 31037
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COMPTON, Karl T (1887-1954)
Typed Letter Signed
American physicist noted for his research on X-ray photography and photoelectricity. TLS 1p 5 3/4" X 7 3/4" Cambridge MA 1940 October 8. Addressed to noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar Arnold Gates 1914-93. Near fine. On letterhead of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology of which Compton served as president 1930-48 Compton sends thanks for "Your very kind note of birthday greetings. In these days where every one is so busy and there is so much to think about it is reassuring to know that personal relationships and kindly acts can still flourish." Comes with a superb 8½" X 9" half-length glossy portrait of Compton. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 15992
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YOUNG, Loretta (1913-2000)
Photograph Signed
Star of innumerable dramas of the 1930s and '40s awarded an Oscar for "The Farmer's Daughter" 1947. PS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Fine. Handsome modern print of a head-and-shoulders glamour shot of a young wistful Young in a polka-dot outfit chin resting in hand boldly signed in later years "Sincerely / Loretta Young." Most attractive. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 14897
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MANN, Delbert (1920-2007)
Typed Letter Signed
This American film and television director was only the third director to win both an Academy Award and a Cannes Palme d'Or for the same film "Marty" 1955; other films include "Desire Under the Elms" 1958 "The Dark at the Top of the Stairs" 1960 "A Gathering of Eagles" 1963 and "David Copperfield" 1969. TLS 1p 8½" X 11" Los Angeles CA 1978 November 3. Addressed to noted Lincoln/Civil War scholar ARNOLD F. GATES 1914-93. Near fine. On "Richmond-Confederate Productions Inc." letterhead Mann chats with this friend from his days in New York in the 1950s. "I was involved in doing a television film during the early part of the summer" he writes "and then was off to Ireland where I spent the last two months preparing a film which unfortunately has collapsed because of a failure in the financing plans. So now I am back here not knowing for sure what I will be doing next but left free to try to catch up on my old correspondence! Maybe sometime we will be able to get the Robert E. Lee project off the ground. Money has been promised from various sources but as yet hasn't materialized. I have learned to count on nothing in this crazy business so it may happen with surprising suddenness or it may not happen at all." Signed simply "Del" in green marker. Mann directed a number of made-for-television movies around this time making it difficult to determine exactly which film he was filming "during the early part of the summer." And it seems this film involving General Lee never came to pass for nothing resembling this appears in the Mann filmography. An interesting letter. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 28288
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KNOX, Frank (1877-1944)
Typed Note Signed
The publisher of the "Chicago Daily News" from 1931 showed his versatility when he became a Republican presidential candidate briefly in 1936 and accepted FDR's appointment as Secretary of the Navy in 1940. TNS 1p 8½" X 11" Chicago IL 1938 January 15. Addressed to George F. Robinson. Very good. Informs this Chicago businessman that "I have so many demands upon me in other directions that I am unable to make the contribution you request at this time." Large attractive signature. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 18062
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ROBSON, Stuart (1836-1903)
Autograph Quotation Signed
This American actor was one half of a celebrated comedy team with William H. Crane that toured between 1877 and 1889. AQS 1p 6" X 2" n.p. 1881. Near fine. In Robson's handsome script in bold brown ink he pens: "'Shall we not laugh my masters' / -- Shakespeare. / Affirmatively answered by / Yours Very Truly / Stuart Robson / 1881." Appropriate quotation from a comedic actor -- unfortunately Shakespeare never wrote any such line. Likely Robson is badly misquoting a line from "The Merchant of Venice" Act III Scene I: "If you prick us do we not bleed if you tickle us do we not laugh if you poison us do we not die and if you wrong us shall we not revenge unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 22472
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GRABLE, Betty (1916-73)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
She of the million-dollar insured legs hero of G.I.s everywhere for her famed pinup ex- of Jackie "The Kid" Coogan and bandleader Harry James appeared in numerous films. Choice IPS 8" X 10" n.p. 1960 March 1. Very good. Faint tape stain at each corner. Elegant glossy head-and-shoulders portrait a classy glamour pose inscribed large and bold in blue ballpoint in a light area at upper left "Best of Luck / to / Donald M. Burnell / Betty Grable / 3-1-60." "Grable" crosses over into a dark area of her hair with less contrast. Not a pinup but a knockout nonetheless! Rather scarce. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 17567
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TAFT, Martha Wheaton Bowers (1891-?), and TAFT, Robert, Jr (1917-93)
Photograph Signed
Wife and "right hand man" of "Mr. Republican" Robert A. Taft 1889-1953. influential Ohio senator and son of President William Howard Taft; Robert Jr. was son of Martha and Robert and also served Ohio as U.S. senator. PS 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. 1955. Very good. Handsome glossy print of renowned Canadian photographer Yousuf Karsh's portrait of Robert A. Taft signed on the white lower margin by Martha Taft and at upper left in a grey background area by son Robert Jr. who adds "Wish Best Wishes." Accompanied by a TLS from Martha Taft's long-time assistant Darrah Dunham Wunder 1p 6" X 7½" Cincinnati OH 1955 January 30. Addressed to Gerald L. Arnholt. Near fine. Mrs. Taft suffered a paralyzing stroke in 1949 leaving only her right arm without paralysis; Wunder moved in with the family to help tend to her. In this moving letter to an admirer she recounts the situation and this photograph. In part: "Mrs. Taft is still too ill to write letters. She did manage to sign her name to the photograph of the Senator I am sending you. I also had young Bob autograph it up in the left hand corner. You may remember that Bob Jr. is in the Ohio Legislature having been elected last Fall. He ran 3600 votes ahead of the ticket although it was the first time he had ever been a candidate. Mrs. Taft had a gall bladder operation last September and her recovery is very slow. She now sits up for an hour or two a day but is far from well. We all appreciate the high tribute you pay Senator Taft. He was a wonderful person and it is very difficult to be reconciled to his loss." Signed in full. A most unusual and uncommon portrait -- quite scarce in itself even unsigned as an original Karsh print -- made even more unusual by the signatures of Taft's wife and son. A delightful piece of Ohio history. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 27456
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RICH, Irene (1897 or 91-1988)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Silent film star "Beau Brummell" "Craig's Wife" etc. who appeared in talkies occasionally into the 1950s. Color IPS 7¼" X 11" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Book photograph another image on verso a reproduction of a charming head-and-shoulders Rich portrait on the film poster for Rich's 1927 film "Dearie" inscribed "To Terry / Good Luck / always / Irene Rich" in blue fineline. She pens this over the bust cast names portion near the bottom of this image so contrast is poor. Nevertheless an appealing and unusual item. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 15701
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BOBERTZ, Carl (?-?)
Signed Postal Cover / Typed Letter Signed
This past president of the Society of Illustrators 1965-67 specialized in artwork for illustrated paperback covers creating scintillating covers ranging from mainstream to mysteries. Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" n.p. n.y. NOT a First Day Cover but a mint example of Bobertz's 4-cent "Employ the Handicapped" postage stamp is affixed at upper right. At lower left in black ballpoint Bobertz signs large and bold. Accompanied by a TLS 1p 7¼" X 10½" New York NY 1969 October 28. Addressed to Paul Johnston. Near fine. Good content in which the artist discusses his 1960 stamp design. In part: "For quite a time the Employ the Handicapped stamp was used in this area in rehabilitation work and I am happy to see. that it is still useful. I have no idea of how many of these stamps were issued but the Post Office Department reprinted them twice." Small portion of original transmittal envelope present. A nice piece of postal history. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 25504
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KURALT, Charles (1934-97)
Signed Booklet
Paperback. The three-time Peabody winning five-time Emmy winning broadcast journalist anchored CBS's "Sunday Morning" 1979-97 and gained a huge following for his "On the Road" segments. Signed booklet "Fire Engines & Fire Fighters" edited by Gertrude M. Struck Prairie du Chien WI: Fire Engines and Firefighters Spring 1972 a 24pp small 4to in stiff pictorial wrappers. Kuralt apparently brought his "On the Road" film crew to cover "The Great Fire Engine Race of America" event at which time he signed this heavily pictorial souvenir booklet chronicling this annual race and fire-related tidbits. Near fine. On the front cover which depicts an artist's rendering of a 19th century horse-drawn fire engine racing to a call he inscribes it bold and large at upper left "For Milt -- / best! / Charles Kuralt." Quite unusual and attractive. paperback
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 18457
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ROSSETTI, William M (1829-1919)
Autograph Letter Signed
Brother of famed Pre-Raphaelite painter and poet Dante Gabriel and of poet Christina this noted English art critic is considered another of the founders of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood; he edited its publication "The Germ" and also served as art critic for "The Spectator"; as an editor who collected the writings of his famous brother and sister and he also edited and wrote biographies of such literary figures as Keats and Shelley. ALS 2pp recto and verso 4½" X 7" 56 Easton Square N.W. London n.y. November 17. Addressed to Frederick Follett possibly the American newspaper publisher 1841-1912. Very good. Faint inoffensive paper clip stain mark at top of verso. Cordial response to an enquiry reading in part: "To the best of my Knowledge & belief there never was an Index printed to Weldon's Register. If there was I regret to say that it wd. not be in my power to put you in the way of procuring a copy as I have lost sight of the Editor & c of that periodical." Bold attractive signature. Walter Weldon 1832-85 founded "Weldon's Register of Facts and Occurrences relating to Literature the Sciences and the Arts" in 1860 and it appeared monthly until 1863 only. Rossetti apparently appeared in its pages -- hence this exchange. Rather uncommon. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 21964
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BATTISTA, Orlando A (1917-?)
Signed First Day Cover
This Canadian-American chemist-inventor and author is credited with a wide range of inventions; he held 58 U.S. patents and 450 foreign patents among them a microcrystalline cellulose for pharmaceutical use and a microcrystalline collagen. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Cincinnati Ohio on November 10 1972 with "First Day of Issue" noted. Fine. FDC for the 8-cent "Pharmacy" stamp. No decorative cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address present. Much of the front side except for the stamp and cancellation is filled with a typed biographical statement about Battista as follows: "The Battista boy liked the idea of writing letters to tell major corporations how to improve their products. In the 1930's he told a chewing gum company it should coat the sticks with starch so they couldn't stick to the paper in hot weather. In 1955 while working on an idea to make a better rayon tire cord to compete with nylon he came up with a water suspension of cellulose crystals. 'The resulting product is still "revolutionary"' Battista said. He stayed at Princeton until 1970 and in those days came up with a micro-crystalline collagen. This led to the creation of the Avitene hemostat which uses collagen and is now used in every operating room across the nation." Below this on the cover's lower margin the scientist boldly inscribes and signs in black ballpoint: "Wishing Paul Johnston every / success / Orlando A. Battista / 10/31/79." Attractive and most unusual. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 28905
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BRINDLE, Melbourne (1904-95)
Signed First Day Cover
This Australian-born American artist and illustrator illustrated "Saturday Evening Post" covers World War Two war bond posters and a number of U.S. stamps and cards including the 1975 "World Peace Through Law" stamp. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in San Diego California on 1971 October 29 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Set of four "Historic Preservation" stamps at upper right. Near the bottom running almost the full length of the envelope Brindle signs large and bold in black ballpoint adding "Designer" afterward. Small portion of original transmittal envelope also present. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 25204
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REYNOLDS, Gideon (1813-96)
Document Signed
Representative from New York 1847-51. DS 1p 7½" X 5¼" Lansingburgh NY 1862 May 22. Near fine. Cryptic legal agreement in which Reynolds grants one Guethman W. Cornell "his heirs and assignees all my right title and interest in and to the within instrument." Small circular red wax seal present and pristine. Boldly signed. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 22684
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WILBUR, Ray Lyman (1875-1949)
Typed Note Signed
Herbert Hoover's secretary of the interior 1929-32 went on to serve as dean and chancellor of Stanford University's School of Medicine. TNS 1p 7" X 10½" Washington DC 1931 September 28. Addressed to George P. Hambrecht noted Lincoln scholar founder of the Lincoln Fellowship of Wisconsin and director of the Wisconsin State Board of Vocational Education. Near fine. "Thank you for your thoughtful kindness in sending me your appreciation of Abraham Lincoln. I am going to read it at my earliest opportunity." With original envelope. Comes with a fine 8" X 6" glossy news agency photograph of 1928 showing Republican presidential candidate Hoover with Wilbur and other trustees of Stanford University. A nice letter and a choice quite scarce period photograph. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 25976
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THREE STOOGES: HOWARD, Moe (1897-1975), FINE, Larry (1902-75), and DE RITA, Curly-Joe (1909-93)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Along with the Marx Brothers and Laurel and Hardy this legendary comedy trio helped create and define physical comedy on film from the 1930s onward. Color IPS magazine stock 7¼" X 8" n.p. n.d. Very good. Homely but not terribly visible tape stains at each corner and one along the left side otherwise clean and attractive. This color matte-finish magazine photograph depicts The Three Stooges in black suits and bow ties one above the other; Moe is at center bottom Curly-Joe is above him with hands on Moe's shoulders and Larry is above him with hands on Curly-Joe's shoulders. All three are wide-eyed in surprise. At lower left near his face Moe writes: "Luck Always / to / Donald Burnell / Sincerely / Moe." To the right of his face Curly-Joe writes: "Best Wishes / To / Donald / Burnell / Curly-Joe." And to the right of his face Larry writes: "Best of Luck to / Donald Burnell / from / Larry." Just on color magazine stock but a quite nice attractive example of this trio nonetheless. Rather scarce. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 17365
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BIDAULT, Georges (1899-1983)
Signature
French director of the Council of the Resistance during World War Two; later French premier. Bold signature in blue fountain pen heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1981 January 20. Fine. With original envelope. Comes with a superb vintage 8½" X 7" glossy news agency photograph of 1947 showing Bidault signing the U.N. Charter. A fine signature and an outstanding and quite scarce photograph. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 22648
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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 19" n.p. 1931. Very good. Very minor and bit of soiling. Labeled "Cartoons of the Day" in cursive by McCutcheon on the lower margin followed by three subtitles this handsome three-panel piece contains three unrelated topics. The top panel titled "No time to waste" celebrates aviator Wiley Post and navigator Harold Gatty's June 1931 record-breaking eight-day flight around the world. At Left Post's plane the "Winnie Mae" is about to land and Post leans out holding up two fingers and shouting "Lunch for two!" From a building at right labeled "October Field Moscow" three waiters rush each carrying a large platter one labeled "Zakuski" another "Cabbage Soup" and the third "Cucumbers". Moscow was one of fourteen stops the pair made on their famed flight. The middle panel titled "The Grave Digger gets a big surprise" must have been occasioned by an unexpected rise in the stock market. Next to a street sign showing "Broad" and "Wall" streets a wide-eyed bear rushes away from a tombstone dropping his shovel and exclaiming "Great Scott! He seems to be alive!" The tombstone reads "Mr. Bull / Fatally / Injured / in October / and November / 1929" and a dazed bull is pulling itself up out of the whole. The lower panel titled "When an Idealist runs up against a Realist" shows a puzzled Uncle Sam scratches his chin and reads a cable: "Cablegram / French Proposals / on Debt Moratorium / U.S. to Sacrifice $250000000 / Germany Gets the Benefit / on Only $150000000. / France Sacrifices / Nothing." To the right a sweaty little man gazes at a wall thermometer that's clearly rising pushing up his hat labeled "ADT" to mop his brow and exclaim "Whew!" Signed simply "McCutcheon" at lower right as usual. A delightful trio. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 18030
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REASONER, Harry (1923-91)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
This broadcast journalist was the original co-host of "60 Minutes." Color IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Fine. Later life informal pose at his desk boldly inscribed in thick black ink "To Gina / my best / Harry Reasoner. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 14944
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BERLE, Milton (1909-2002)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Uncle Miltie" a prolific comedian who began in vaudeville and became America's top television personality with "The Milton Berle Show" 1948-56. Color IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Handsome half-length printed portrait wearing tuxedo and typically inane grin boldly inscribed and signed in a light portion at upper right in thickish black marker: "To Marshall / Bean / Love / Milton / Berle." A superb example. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 28976
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ROBESON, George M (1829-97)
Letter Signed
Secretary of the Navy under Grant; Massachusetts governor. LS 2pp 7 3/4" X 9 3/4" Washington DC 1877 February 3. Addressed to Commissioner of Pensions J.A. Bentley. Very good. Regards a pension sought by "John Heath alias Thomas Steward" for service aboard the U.S.S. Nipsic. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 20101
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PFLIMLIN, Pierre (1907-2000)
Typed Note Signed / Signature
This conservative French statesman was the last prime minister of France's Fourth Republic 1958 before handing over power to General Charles de Gaulle; he served in the European Parliament 1979-89 and as its president 1984-87. TNS 1p 6" X 8¼" Strasbourg France 1970 November 4. Addressed to Richard C. Laade. Fine. Transmits an autograph which is present on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card dated 1970 November 4 in type. Both fine. With original envelope. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 18645
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RONNE, Finn (1899-1980)
Signed First Day Cover
This Norwegian-born explorer and geographer led nine Antarctic expeditions the first in 1933 exploring over 3600 miles via dogsled; he proved that Antarctica is a continent; "Edith Ronne Land" he named after his wife and the "Ronne Ice Shelf" is named after him; he recorded his exploits in his 1961 memoir "Arctic Command." 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. At lower left beneath the postal cancellation Ronne signs large and bold in blue ballpoint. Below his handsome signature he inkstamped: "CAPTAIN FINN RONNE USNR / Military Commander - Scientific Leader / Ellsworth Station Edith Ronne Land / ANTARCTICA." He's also placed a large octagonal inkstamp on the cover's verso about the "International Geophysical Year." A superb signature on a superbly appropriate cover. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 24358
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HALL, Sir James (1761-1832)
Autograph Letter Signed
The influential English geologist is actually best known for his "Origin History and Principles of Gothic Architecture" a 1797 lecture delivered in Edinburgh that was subsequently published in a number of editions; he was father of the noted travel writer Basil Hall 1788-1844. Excellent content ALS 2pp 7¼" X 8 3/4" Edinburgh Scotland 1824 April 20. Addressed simply to "Sir." Very good. Slightest of age toning. Interesting bookish contents reading in part: "I now return with many thanks the books which you have been so kind as to lend me. The following is the list of them which I trust you will find to be correct. The principia of Sir I. Newton translated into English by Motte in two volumes. Robinson's Mechanical Philosophy. Nouvelles experience sur la resistance des fluides. I have used the freedom to keep these books some days longer than I intended to have done; being tempted to run over the last which I have done with great satisfaction having used the freedom to cut open the leaves. The book contains many interesting suggestions towards the execution of the experiments. and I shall be glad to resume it again when I hope for the advantage once more of your advice & assistance. at the same time I beg of you to accept of a copy of my book on Gothic Architecture." Bold and attractive in Hall's usual sprawling hand. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 20913
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AUSTIN, Warren R (1877-1962)
Signature / Unsigned Photograph
The first U.S. ambassador to the United Nations 1946-53 also served as U.S. senator from Vermont. Signed envelope bearing a five-cent "Toward United Nations" stamp 6½" X 3½" n.p. n.d. Very good. Addressee's pencilled address erased but ever-so-slightly visible. Handsome signature at upper left. Not a first day cover but cancelled in New York on November 21 1946. Accompanied by a superb original black-and-white glossy 1947 news agency photograph International News Photo 8½" X 6½". Original mimeographed newsprint text sheet present and tipped to verso as issued. Titled "Joint Armed Services Committee Hears Warren Austin" this vintage image shows a jovial Austin half-length at center examining a document a legislator at each side. Text reads in part "Warren Austin member of the U.N. Security Council conferred with Senate and House Armed Services Committee members in a close door session and recommended enactment of universal military training legislation." A choice and desireable vintage photograph itself scarce -- and relevant to the autograph item it accompanies. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 27404
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SHREWSBURY, 16th Earl of (John Talbot) (1791-1852)
Signature
This British nobleman took the family's ancient but decrepit manse and built the magnificent castle known as Alton Towers that stands today; well known as the lay leader of English Catholicism in his day his philanthropic pursuits included constructing a monastery church and schools and earned him the nickname "Good Earl John." Large bold signature in brown ink 2 3/4" X 1 3/4" tipped to 4½" X 7" album leaf n.p. n.y. Very good. Slight age toning. Below this clipped signature is tipped another slip 3" X 2½" on which is penned in minute 19th century script: "The autograph of John Talbot is the Earl of Shrewsbury the great book collector -- it is genuine & I got it from a person who purchased it in a copy of Wordsworth at the Alton Towers Sale of his library" signed "Hahnhaus." Christie & Mason auctioned off most of the Alton Towers household treasures in July and August of 1857 including a large library. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 29354
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LEE, Chingwah (1901-80)
Photograph Signed
Chinese-American character actor "Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo" etc. PS 5½" X 3½" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Glossy postcard film scene depicting Lee with "Butch" Jenkins in "Little Mr. Jim" boldly signed in fountain pen. Address and message side blank. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 23013
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ANDERSON, Clinton P (1895-1975)
Signature / Unsigned Photograph
Secretary of agriculture under Truman 1945-48 and Democratic senator from New Mexico 1949-73. Bold signature in blue fountain pen heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1969 October 30. Fine. With original envelope. Accompanied by a superb vintage 8½" X 6½" glossy news agency photograph International News Photo. Fine. Issued on 9 April 1947 this informal half-length shot depicts Commerce Secretary Averill Harriman the chairman of the Economic Advisory Council and Agriculture Secretary Anderson chatting and smiling as they leave the White House. The original mimeographed caption sheet usually absent for printed on cheap newsprint is still present and in superb condition and captions this image: "Special Cabinet Meeting Weighs Rise in Prices" elaborating "President Truman met in a special meeting with his cabinet today and heard a full-dress discussion of the nation's economy but no immediate government action to halt the rise of high prices was decided upon." A scarce and desireable image. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 31199
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NAGEL, Conrad (1897-1970)
Typed Letter Signed
One of the founding fathers of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences this leading man was a romantic star of the 1920s and '30s; his work on the Motion Picture Relief Fund earned him a special Oscar in 1947. TLS 1p 7½" X 10½" Detroit MI 1932 March 24. Addressed to John A. Maloney of Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry. Very good. Faintly age toned with slightest bit of edgewear. On pictorial letterhead of the Book-Cadillac Hotel Nagel arranges a meeting. "I am opening at the Chicago Theatre. for a week's engagement." Large bold signature. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 15664
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ROBSON, Flora (1902-84)
Signature / Unsigned Photograph
Noted British character actress mostly on stage -- more than 100 plays -- but also in such memorable films as "Wuthering Heights" and "Saratoga Trunk" for which she was nominated for best supporting actress Oscar. Uncommon signature in blue ballpoint on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card dated by her 24 June 1972 at upper right. Fine. With original envelope. Accompanied by a superb glossy black-and-white 10" X 8" still scene from the Errol Flyn swashbuckler "The Sea Hawk" showing Robson as Queen Elizabeth with Claude Rains and ladies-in-waiting. Evocative pair. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 15704
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TANDY, Jessica (1909-94)
Photograph Signed
English-born actress who won a Tony in 1948 for "A Streetcar Named Desire" and an Oscar in 1990 for "Driving Miss Daisy." PS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Fine. Glossy scene from an unidentified film showing Tandy with husband HUME CRONYN 1911-2003 signed by both. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 15715
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WHITE, Elmo J (?-?)
Signed Postal Cover / Autograph Note Signed
This American artist designed everything from postage stamps to World War Two patriotic posters such as "Know Your Merchant Fleet" and "Invent for Victory." Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" n.p. Washington DC n.y. 1969 October 10. Single 4-cent "Water Conservation" stamp at upper right. Fine. NOT a First Day Cover but simply an uncancelled unaddressed envelope bearing a mint example of White's stamp and at lower left signed large and bold by him in blue fineline. Also an ANS 1p heavy stock 6¼" X 3½" card n.p. 1969 October 10. Addressed to Paul Johnston. Near fine. "Thanks for your kind remarks about the 'WATER CONSERVATION' stamp." With small portion of original transmittal envelope. Most unusual. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 25763
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FONTANNE, Lynn (1887-1983)
Photograph Signed
Legendary British-born stage star of countless productions with American husband Alfred Lunt; occasionally made film appearances. PS 7½" X 11" n.p. n.d. Very good. Book photograph a glossy black-and-whitehalf-length closeup showing Fontanne and Lunt as an elderly couple in the 1949 play "I Know My Love" boldly signed by her in black fineline in a light area at lower right. Charming and unusual signed in later life. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 15608
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HALLGRIMSON, Geir (1925-90)
Photograph Signed
This long-time mayor of Reykjavik 1959-72 served as prime minister of Ireland from 1974 to 1978. PS 3 3/4" X 6" n.p. n.y. 1983 January 18. Fine. With original envelope and transmittal note from secretary. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 21996
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STRATTON, Samuel W (1861-1931)
Partly-printed Autograph Document Signed
The Bureau of Standards was based on a report and bill drafted by this noted University of Chicago physicist; the bill passed in 1901 and Stratton became its first director a position he held until 1923 turning the fledgling organization into a renowned research center; he then capped off his career as president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1923-30. Partly-printed ADS 1p 6½" X 2 3/4" Washington DC 1923 July 18. Near fine. Usual perforated cancellation not affecting signature. Check drawn on The Riggs National Bank with handsome engraved vignette at left made out to C.G. Peters in the amount of thirty dollars. Bold and handsome. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 20954
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WAGNER, Robert F (1877-1953)
Typed Note Signed
This politician is best known for the social legislation he pioneered as New York senator 1927-49 -- the National Industrial Recovery Act Social Security Act National Labor Relations Act or "Wagner Act" and the Wagner-Steagall Housing Act. TNS 1p 8" X 10½" Washington DC 1938 February 28. Addressed to Fred G. Giffoniello. Very good. Three-punched along left margin not affecting text. The New York politico pontificates in part: "I am very much interested in the education of the youth of our country as I believe there is no safer way to insure democracy then by training our boys to be useful and healthy citizens. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 27629
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