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BROWN Harley L. 1922 ? and KNOKE Heinz 1921 93
Signed Commemorative Envelope
Brown was an American ace who downed six enemy aircraft in 57 missions in his P-51 Mustang; Knoke was a Knight's Cross recipient a German Luftwaffe ace who in more than 2000 missions claimed 33 downed aircraft and another 19 unconfirmed kills penning the 1953 Luftwaffe classic "I Flew for the Fuhrer." Signed Commemorative Envelope 6�" X 4�" cancelled on the 60th anniversary of the Royal Air Force's 207 Squadron on 15 November 1976. Fine. Left half consists of a pictorial color cachet showing "Lancasters of No. 207 Squadron Northern France 1944" and inset portrait of "Marshall of the Royal Air Force the Lord Tedder of Glenguin" with text at right detailing the flight on which this envelope was flown which two of the crew have signed. Special postal cancellation. At top center Knoke signs boldly in black fineline. Beneath this Brown signs in red fineline adding "Lt. Col. USAF Ret / 20th F.G. 55th F.S. / King's Cliffe England." Limitation statement inkstamped on verso notes this is number 6 of 10 examples produced. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 38324
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KAISER Herbert 1916 2003
Photograph Signed / Autograph Letter Signed
This much decorated Knight's Cross winning Luftwaffe ace participated in an extraordinary range of theatres during World War Two racking up 68 victories in an astonishing 1200 combat missions. ALS German 1p 8�" X 11" Felde Germany 10 August 1997. Addressed to Linda Witham. Fine. Friendly letter to an American admirer in blue ballpoint thanking her and transmitting a signed photograph -- which is present 3�" X 5" a modern reproduction of a WW2-era black and white snapshot of a jaunty smiling Kaiser standing in uniform with hands on hips. Signed boldly horizontally in a light area at right in vivid blue ink. With original envelope addressed in Kaiser's hand. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 38066
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MEIMBERG Julius 1917 2012
Typed Letter Signed
This Knight's Cross recipient was a Luftwaffe ace who scored all of his victories on the Western Front -- 54 downed enemy aircraft in more than 250 combat missions. TLS in German heavy stock 8�" X 5 3/4" Munster Germany 24 September 1997. Addressed to M.K. Schmidt. Near fine. On a correspondence card the right side of which bears a 3�" X 5" reproduction of a well-known WW2-era head-and-shoulders portrait of Meimberg in uniform wearing his Knight's Cross Meimberg writes to an American admirer. Below his portrait on the right side Meimberg signs boldly in blue ink. With original envelope. Though a small format letter accomplished later in life the content is exceptional and being typed alongside a likeness of Meimberg in his prime the presentation is superb. Meimberg offers "reminiscences about a time that lay more than a half century behind us." He mentions musing about fallen comrades offers some serious thoughts about his thinking as group commander of the II Jagdeschwader 53 Pik-As group when he was 27 years old "At the time it was clear to me that the war for Germany was lost. I hoped for a political solution." and remarks how he knows today that war is always the result of failed politics. He bemoans the fate of his generation but is pleased that a war among European nations is unthinkable today and that other peoples might learn from their history. A touching and provocative letter. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 38059
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NAUMANN Johannes 1917 2010
Inscribed Photograph Signed
This Knight's Cross winner was a Luftwaffe pilot who scored 34 victories in 350 combat missions during World War Two. IPS verso 3�" X 5" Furstenfeldbruck Germany 27 November 2000. Fine. Modern reproduction of a WW2-era snapshot a half-length portrait of Naumann in uniform and Knight's Cross wearing a winter flight coat and pulling on his gloves standing in front of an airplane. On the verso he boldly pens in blue ballpoint: "FFB.27.10.2000 / Mit herzlichen Gruss / und Horrido! / Ihr / Johannes Naumann." "Horrido!" is a pilot's cry of victory St. Horridus being the patron saint of fighter pilots. With original envelope. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 38062
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MORANVILLE H. Blake 1023 2000
Signed Commemorative Envelope
This U.S. Navy lieutenant became an ace at the age of 21 downing 6 enemy aircraft in the Asiatic Theatre; near the war's end he was briefly a POW; retired in 1964 as a lieutenant commander. Signed Commemorative envelope 6�" X 4�" cancelled at Linton-on-Ouse Bomber Command U.K. 13 May 1977. Near fine. Left half consists of pictorial color cachet honoring Group Captain Leonard Cheshire with artwork depicting his airplane over the Linton-on-Ouse base and text at right detailing the commemorative flight on which this envelope was flown. Special circular "40th Anniversary Opening of RAF Linton-on-Ouse Bomber Command." In a blank area at lower right Moranville signs boldly in black ballpoint adding "VF-11 Sundowners / 1943-45." Limitation statement on verso notes this is #5 of 11 copies. Accompanied by a printed biographical card about Cheshire and a 4" X 5�" photograph a modern reprint of a WW2-era portrait of Moranville standing alongside his plane. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 37814
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REHM Daniel 1922 2004
Signed Commemorative Envelope
This U.S. Navy ace is credited with downing 13 enemy aircraft over the Pacific; ditching his plane in the ocean with engine trouble he spent three days in the ocean on a raft unobserved by Japanese aircraft and ships until an American submarine picked him up. Signed Commemorative Envelope 7�" X 4�" cancelled in Jersey U.K. on 8 May 1985. Fine. Pictorial color cachet fills left half and depicts two Douglas Bostons flying along the French coast titled "40th Anniversary of VE Day / 8 May 1985" with text at right detailing commemorative flight on which this envelope was flown. In a blank area near center Rehn signs boldly in black fineline adding "Cdr. USN-RET" beneath. Printed limitation inkstamp on envelope verso notes this is #8 out of 9 examples produced. Accompanied by printed card with history of the Doulas Bostons and the No. 342 Squadron. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 37816
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LOOS Walter 1923 2004 ROMM Oskar 1919 93 and UNGER Willy 1920 2005
Photograph Signed
Three Luftwaffe fighter aces of World War Two all Knight's Cross recipients: Loos flew 66 combat missions and downed 38 enemy aircraft Romm downed 92 enemy aircraft 82 on the Eastern Front 10 on the Western Front and Unger flew 59 combat missions and downed 24 enemy aircraft. PS 5" X 7" n.p. n.y. Fine. Modern high quality black and white print of a WW2-era photograph of a Luftwaffe fighter plane on the ground from the front -- nose and propeller in the upper foreground. At top center above the propeller Loos signs boldly in blue fineline while Romm signs at lower left and Unger at lower right each in black fineline. An interesting trio on an eye-catching image. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 37844
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BUHLIGEN Kurt 1917 85 HAHN Hans 1914 82 OSTERKAMP Theo 1892 1975 and VON RETTBERG Ralph 1911 2004
Signed Commemorative Envelope
Four German Luftwaffe fighter aces all Knight's Cross recipients: Buhligen downed 12 enemy aircraft; Hahn downed 108 enemy aircraft was shot down and captured by the Russians and imprisoned until 1950; Osterkamp has the unique distinction of downing 32 enemy aircraft in World War One and 6 enemy aircraft in World War Two; and von Rettberg downed 8 enemy aircraft. Signed Commemorative Envelope 6�" X 4�" cancelled at Pitreavie Dunfermline Fife 6 February 1971. Fine. Left half consists of a pictorial color cachet showing an RAF "Supermarine Walrus" biplane in flight captioned "30th Anniversary of the Inauguration of Coastal Command Air Sea Rescue Service" and "Royal Air Force / Pitreavie Castle" with text at right detailing the flight on which this envelope was flown. Special postal cancellation. These four figures each sign boldly in a variety of blue inks two of them adding a title and military abbreviations beneath their signature Osterkamp adding "Happy Landings!" and Hahn adding "Herzlich!" Envelope verso bears inkstamped biographical details in German of each. Accompanied by nine fine high-quality modern prints of WW2-era photographs -- portraits of Buhligen Hahn Osterkamp von Rettberg etc. A superb assemblage of signatures on an appropriate item. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 37855
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BURSCHGENS Josef 1918 ?0
Photograph Signed
This Luftwaffe ace downed ten enemy aircraft during World War Two and earned the Knight's Cross; he was captured later in the war and imprisoned. PS 10" X 8" n.p. n.y. Fine. High quality modern glossy black and white print of a WW2-era photograph of Burschgens crouched atop his plane's cockpit. In a light area at upper right he signs boldly in black fineline adding the military abbreviation "7/J.G.26S." 7 Jagdgeschwader 26 Schlageter. A great example signed later in life. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 37941
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KARCH Fritz 1920 2001
Autograph Letter Signed / Photograph Signed
This German Luftwaffe fighter ace was the last group commander of the 2nd Jagdgeschwader II./JG2 and a Knight's Cross recipient downing 47 enemy aircraft many of them over the English Channel and in North Africa. ALS 1p 8�" X 11" Bayreuth Germany 1 August 1997. Addressed to Gerry D. Fridlund. Fine. On lined stock Karch pens an American admirer in black ballpoint entirely in German. He notes that many of his things were destroyed in a bombing attack just before the end of World War Two and he lost all of his photographs from 1944 and 1945 and therefore can't fulfill his request for an image from this period; he encloses a photograph from October 1943 showing him conversing with officers from his unit at their air base in Normandy. Boldly signed. The photograph is included being a modern high quality print 3�" X 5". On the blank lower margin Karch signs boldly. Also present is the original mailing envelope addressed in Karch's hand and signed by him again on the verso along with his home address. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 37961
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BEAUMONT Roland 1920 2001
Signed Commemorative Envelope
This English pilot was a Royal Air Force fighter pilot who participated in the Battle of Britain and downed a number of German aircraft; as a test pilot he was the first Brit to break the sound barrier and among the notable aircraft he tested were the Canberra and the Lightning. Signed Commemorative Envelope 7�" X 4�" n.p. cancelled 13 May 1989. Fine. 35p "Inter Parliamentary Union Centenary Conference" stamp at upper right. Large pictorial color cachet filling left half of envelope titled "40th Anniversary / Canberra Aircraft / 13 May 1989" depicts three very different Canberra aircraft in flight and explanatory text giving details including the crew -- with Beaumont cited as co-pilot. In a blank area near bottom at center Beaumont signs boldly in black fineline. Special circular cancellation notes "40th Anniversary of the First Flight of the Canberra." Verso notes this envelope limited to 795 numbered copies this #753 signed by Group Captain W.S.O. Randle. Accompanied by a small printed 5�" X 3�" black and white photograph showing a smiling Beaumont in later years in flight suit standing alongside an airplane and a small printed biographical statement about him. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 37684
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GRASSER Hartmann 1914 86 and LEPPLA Richard 1914 88
Photograph Signed
Grasser was a German Luftwaffe fighter ace and Knight's Cross recipient who flew 700 combat missions on the Western and Eastern fronts and North Africa claiming 103 downed enemy aircraft; Leppa was a fellow Luftwaffe ace also a Knight's Cross recipient who flew more than 500 missions and is credited with shooting down 68 enemy aircraft. PS 5 3/4" X 4" n.p. n.y. Fine. High quality modern black and white print an informal half-length war-date shot of Leppla and Grasser chatting in front of what appears to be a large government building. On the blank lower margin each signs boldly in blue fineline. A scarce combination. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 37731
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PRILLER Josef 1915 61
Photograph Signed
This German Luftwaffe fighter ace and Knight's Cross recipient flew 1307 combat missions and is credited with 101 downed enemy aircraft on the Western front -- but Cornelius Ryan's book "The Longest Day" and the film version brought additional fame and notoriety depicting his strafing pass attack at Sword Beach on D-Day 6 June 1944. Rare PS 4�" X 6" n.p. ny. Very good. Sepia-tone reproduction of a striking half-length painting of Priller in uniform with Knight's Cross thumb hooked into his coat Napoleon style. This 2�" X 3�"image has been mounted to a heavy stock round-cornered card and Priller signs huge and bold his usual "Priller" in black ink below his image. Undated but likely of late 1940s vintage. Quite unusual and quite scarce. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 37728
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DRAKE Billy 1917 2011
Signed Commemorative Envelope
This Royal Air Force ace was one of England's finest during World War Two downing 20 enemy aircraft with another 6 probables and 9 damaged. Signed Commemorative Envelope 7�" X 4�" n.p. cancelled 10 April 1990. Fine. Large pictorial color cachet filling left half of envelope titled "The Battle of Britain / The Major Assault / 13-15 August 1940" depicts British warplanes engaging enemy aircraft over England plus a detailed explanatory text at right about a commemorative flight. Alongside the special circular postal cancellation Drake signs boldly in black fineline. Accompanied by a lengthy printed statement detailing each day of this 3-day assault. Uncommon. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 37719
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GLEAVE Tom 1908 93 and SIMPSON William 1914 2005
Signed Commemorative Envelope
Gleave was a famed R.A.F. fighter pilot shot down during the Battle of Britain and horribly burned -- which in turn made him famous as "Chief Guinea Pig" to famed New Zealand pioneering plastic surgeon Sir Archibald McIndoe; Simpson was a R.A.F. bomber pilot shot down over Belgium in 1940 suffering severe facial and hand burns -- and he too became famous as another of McIndoe's "guinea pigs." Signed Commemorative Envelope 7�" X 4�" n.p. cancelled on 20 July 1982. Fine. Left half is filled with a color cachet depicting Battle of Britain fighters above which is a portrait of Archibald McIndoe and the caption "41st Anniversary of the Guinea Pig Club 20 July 1982" with explanatory text at right describing the commemorative flight on which this envelope was carried. At upper right near the special circular Guinea Pig Club cancellation Gleave and Simpson each sign in blue ballpoint. Limitation statement on envelope verso notes this is #361 of 1026 signed covers and is signed by R.A.F. Project Officer D. Fullock. Accompanied by a 5�" X 3�" then-and-now black and white glossy photograph of Gleave and printed heavy stock informational cards about Gleave Simpson and The Guinea Pig Club. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 37730
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WIESE Johannes 1915 91
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Nicknamed the "Lion of Kuban" by Russian fighters this German Luftwaffe fighter ace and Knight's Cross recipient is credited with downing 133 enemy aircraft plus 25 more unconfirmed in 480 combat missions on the Eastern front -- most memorably shooting down 12 aircraft in a single mission. IPS heavy stock 6�" X 8 3/4" n.p. 29 July 1988. Fine. Modern black and white print of a postwar head-and-shoulders portrait of Wiese in uniform boldly signed and inscribed by him in blue fineline near the bottom: "ObL. Johannes Wiese / To illegible / 1960 bis 1966 / illegible 29.07.88." Very high quality example. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 37721
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SCHNELL Siegfried 1916 44
Photograph Signed
This German Luftwaffe ace and Knight's Cross winner fought in the Battle of France and Battle of Britain and is credited with downing 93 enemr aircraft -- before he himself was shot down and killed at age 28 over Estonia. PS 4" X 5 3/4" n.p. n.y. Fair only. A handsome sepia-tone head-and-shoulders postcard portrait of Schnell in uniform signed by him the usual "Schnell" in blue ink on the blank lower margin. Signature is fully and easily legible but quite light hence the low grading. Verso address and message portions are blank. Very scarce. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 37720
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WEBBER HG. ? ? H. G.
Printed Document Signed
This lieutenant adjutant served with the Seventh New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry which served from 1861 through 1865 and served with the Department of the South in Florida and South Carolina. Printed "Circular" 4pp 5" X 8" Hilton Head SC 1863 January 26. Very good. Brigadier General Truman Seymour issued these three pages of detailed notes regarding how to keep proper muster rolls since "The Muster Rolls of this Command are exhibiting numerous irregularities and errors." The first page of this 4-page lettersheet is the "cover letter" noting simply that "The within Circular is promulgated for the guidance of officers within the Department." This is issued "By Command of Maj. Gen. David Hunter" whose name appears in type at lower right along with the name in type of his assistant adjutant general. At lower left Webber signs boldly in full in rich brown ink penning below this his title "Lt. Adjutant 7th regt. N.H. Vols." Unusual and interesting. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 37540
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FENTON Reuben A. 1819 85
Signature / Unsigned Portrait
"The Soldiers' Friend" so called because of his advocacy of Civil War veterans and their needs was a merchant and Democrat turned Republican politician who served New York as representative 1853-55 1857-65 governor 1865-68 and senator 1869-75. Large bold "R.E. Fenton" in brown ink heavy stock 3�" X 2�" card n.p. n.y. Very good. Faint age toning; mounting traces on verso. A handsome example. Accompanied by an outstanding 1860s vintage steel-engraved portrait heavy stock 5 3/4" X 9�" engraved by H.B. Hall of New York. Near fine. Titled "Eminent Upholders in Congress of the War for the Union" in ornate rolling typeface along the lower margin this depicts twelve notable Congressman head-and-shoulders portrait each within a small oval. Three ovals occupy the center the topmost being Fenton. A striking war-date image and superb signature example. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 37179
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SCHURZ Carl 1829 1906
Signature with Rank / Unsigned Portrait
This German-born Union general was a man of vast accomplishments: U.S. minister to Spain senator from Missouri secretary of the interior editor of the "New York Evening Post" and more. Bold strong signature typical "C. Schurz" 2�" X 1�" slip n.p. Very good. Mild age toning with paper clip rust mark at upper left touching upon the "C." An appealing war-date example of this extraordinary figure's signature with "Maj Genl." penned beneath it and another rather illegible line bpenned beneath that may read "Dec. 23d 1863". Schurz was raised to the rank of major general in March 1863 which would make this possible 1863 date logical. Accompanied by an outstanding 1860s vintage steel-engraved group portrait entitled "Defenders of the Union" along the bottom heavy stock 6" X 9" n.p. n.y. Twelve superb individual portraits each within its own oval decorative frame with Rosecrans at upper center and Sigel Weitzel Meagher and other Union generals surrounding him -- Schurz at upper right. Near fine. Quite handsome. War-date Schurz are encountered far less often that post-war examples. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 37200
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GRANT Ulysses S. III 1881 1968
Document Signed
President Grant's namesake grandson child of his eldest son Frederick; ironically he too was a West Point graduate and rose through the ranks until he achieved major general; also ironically just as his grandfather died shortly after completing his "Memoirs" and never saw the finished product so too did Grant 3rd die shortly after completing a biography of his grandfather. DS 1p 7 3/4" X 3" Washington DC 1906 May 15. Check on pale pink stock drawn on The Riggs National Bank with handsome engraving of that institution at left. Made out to "Adjutant 2d Batt. Engrs" in the amount of $26.31 in one hand and then signed by Max C. Tyler 1880-1974 West Point 1903 graduate worked his way up to major general with the Corps of Engineers. Near fine. Usual cancellation marks. On the verso Grant boldly pens in brown ink "Pay to order of / Julian L. Schley / U.S. Grant 3rd." Below this Schley pens: "1st Lieut. Eng'rs and / Adjutant 2d Batt. / Julian L. Schley." Schley 1880-1965 a fellow 1903 West Point graduate and Corps of Engineer career officer was appointed Governor of the Panama Canal Zone in 1932 serving until 1941. And lastly below this the check is also boldly endorsed by Mark Brooke 1903 West Point graduate second lieutenant with the Corps of Engineers in 1904 assigned to take transfer and begin construction of the Panama Canal for the U.S. Government. Though "Band Mess" is inked at lower left of this check by the secretary who filled in the recipient and amount its purpose and the reason for three endorsements is not clear. Intriguing and attractive item from quite early in Grant's career in any case. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 33215
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AITCHISON John 1789 1875
Autograph Note Signed third person
This British general's long and illustrious career began in 1805 when he joined the Scots Fusilier Guards; he served in the Pensular War Spanish War of Independence 1808-14. ANS third person 1p trimmed 4�" X 6�" 4 Devonshire Place London n.y. Very good. On black-bordered mourning stationery featuring the embossed Scots Fusilier Guards emblem at top center -- oddly trimmed with upper left and upper right corners trimmed at an angle so that the note "peaks" above the emblem. Boldly penned third person note: "General Sir John Aitchison request his name may be put on the list of H. Royal Highness the General Commanding in chief for his Service the 15th Instant." Intriguing and worth further research. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 32882
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GATES Theodore B. 1825 1911
Signature
This lawyer author and soldier served as lieutenant colonel brevet brigadier general with the 80th New York Infantry formerly the 20th New York State Militia; commanding them at Gettysburg his troops on July 1st held a strategic spot until forced back by Confederate forces and on July 3rd they repulsed Longstreet's assault against the Union line at Cemetery Ridge; authored "The 'Ulster Guard' 20th N.Y. State Militia and the War of the Rebellion" "War of the Rebellion" and "Expenses of New York State for the Civil War." Large bold signature in brown clipped from close of TLS 6�" X 2" n.p. n.y. Very good. Faintly age toned. After a typed "Very respectfully / Yours &c &c." Gates signs with the title "Late Col 80th N. Y. Vol. / 20th N.Y.S.M." typed below. Nice later life example of this uncommon signature. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 32496
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SMITH Joseph Sewall 1832 ?
Signature
This Civil War officer served as lieutenant colonel later brevet brigadier general with the Second Corps where he was chief commissary of subsistence; he was awarded the Medal of Honor for his October 27 1864 service at Hatchers's Run Virginia where he led part of a brigade that captured Confederate soldiers and their flag and saved artillery. Clipped portion of a printed Document Signed 8�" X 2�" n.p. n.y. Near fine. Below the printed line "therein expressed; that their services were rendered as stated and were necessary for the public service" Smith signs in full large and bold in brown ink on a dotted line at lower right. Below his signature his rank "Lt. Col. & Chief / 2nd Corps" is handsomely penned in another hand. Likely clipped from a routine military form of some sort. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 32497
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SALK Daniel ca. 1890 ? and SALK Dora Press ca. 1890 ?
Photograph Signed
The parents of Jonas Salk 1914-95 pioneering virologist and medical researcher who created the world's first effective polio vaccine were Polish-Jewish immigrants he a designer and manufacturer of women's clothing. Unusual PS heavy stock 10" X 8" n.p. n.y. ca. late 1950s. Near fine. An original "Wide World Photos" news agency photograph so inkstamped on verso. Superb matte-finish portrait of the proud parents in later years seated side by side. Each signs boldly in full in black ink beneath their image -- he on his light colored pants making for excellent contrast she on a darker skirt making for average contrast. Most unusual -- probably obtained in the years immediately following the triumphant debut of their son's crowning achievement in 1955 when he was being hailed as a miracle worker and medical pioneer par excellence. hardcover
书商的参考编号 : 31761
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NAIL AF. SJ. Muscroft 1839 84 A. F. S. J.
Signature
This Union soldier with the 102nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry was captured by Forrest's troops and spent nine months as prisoner of war before being exchanged; he parlayed his experience into the play "The Drummer Boy of Shiloh" which toured the country to great acclaim in 1868. Bold "A.F. Nail. / Mansfield. / Ohio." in brown ink on a heavy stock 4" X 3" card n.y. Very good. Slightly age toned; mounting traces on verso. Unusual. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 31677
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LEE Benjamin F. ? ?
Autograph Letter Signed
This quartermaster with the 28th Pennsylvania Infantry 1861-62 was later a captain and Adjutant Commissar of Subsistence until the war's end at which time he became personal secretary to Governor John W. Geary 1867-73 a former Union general -- and Lee's brother-in-law. ALS 2pp lettersheet 5" X 7 3/4" Harrisburg PA 1872 October 15. Addressed to George A. Lewis. Very good. Mild bit of soiling; minor mounting trace on blank 4th leaf. On ornate "Executive Chamber" letterhead Lee replies to a cryptic request. In part: "Your favor to the Governor is received. I am directed to say that he cannot give you the desired information By applying to Genl. Meigs Q.M. General U.S. Army you can probably ascertain when the book can be found." Boldly signed along with "Private Secretary." A handsome example neatly and legible penned. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 31476
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WESTOVER Oscar 1883 1938
Typed Note Signed
This career U.S. Army officer was instrumental in establishing the air force as a separate branch of service transferring into the new U.S. Air Force in 1920; rose through the ranks in aircraft production and instructional capacities to major general named chief of the Air Corps in 1935; killed when the airplane he was piloting crashed upon landing in Burbank California. TNS 1p 8" X 7" Washington DC 1934 March 12. Addressed to Lewis Thuringer. Very good. Odd note -- boldly signed in blue fountain pen -- refusing to send his autograph: "I regret very much that I am unable to accommodate you with my autograph. I make it a point to restrict my autograph to friends of long standing." unknown
书商的参考编号 : 31371
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DRIESCH Hans Adolf 1867 1941. DRIESCH Margarete Relfferschneidt ? ca. 1946
Photograph Signed / Calling Card
Wife of the influential German philosopher/scientist whose pioneering research on embryology resulted in his philosophy of entelechy -- the science and philosophy of the organism. PS 4" X 6" n.p. n.y. Very good. Sepia tone head-and-shoulders formal portrait of an older Mrs. Driesch set within an oval. She signs large and bold "Margarete Driesch" in black ink on a darkish area below her portrait making for contrast that is decent but not outstanding. Unusual. Also present is her printed calling card "Frau Margarete Driesch / Geb. Reifferscheidt" heavy stock 4�" X 1 3/4". Near fine. On the bottom margin she pens her address "Leipzig" and "Zollnerstr. 1" and on the verso she pens the address of the recipient of this photograph "To Prof. T.H. Morgan / 117. Street No. 409 / New York City" in brown ink. Thomas Hunt Morgan 1866-1945 was an influential American embryologist geneticist and biologist who won the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine in 1933; in 1905 he and Driesch corresponded about embryology issues which is likely around the time this photograph was sent. An interesting pair. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 31387
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THATCHER Henry Knox 1806 80
Autograph Note Signed
During the Civil War this U.S. Navy admiral commanded the "Colorado" in attacking Fort Fisher then assisted in actions against Mobile Alabama -- where on May 10 1865 the Confederate naval forces surrendered to him. ANS 1p 4" X 5�" Winchester MA 1873 September. Addressed to Mrs. L. Bibas. Near fine. On letterhead bearing his red printed "KT" monogram Thatcher notes "If my humble name is of any value to you it is entirely at your disposal" signing boldly in full and adding his rear admiral rank. Handsome example. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 31406
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GROSVENOR Charles H. 1833 1917
Document Signed
This Union colonel with the 18th Ohio Infantry led his regiment at the Battle of Chickamauga in 1864 and ultimately was raised to the rank of brevet brigadier general U.S. Volunteers; later a politician a Republican congressman from Ohio 1885-91 1893-1907. DS 1p 8" X 3 3/4" Athens OH n.y. likely 1897. Printed receipt noting "RECEIVED of the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Park Commission one copy of its Atlas of the Chickamauga and Chattanooga battlefields" signed large and bold by the representative in thick brown ink also noting his address as "Athens Ohio." Congress first printed this commemorative volume in 1897 which dates this signature; it sold well enough that a second printing of 4000 sets appeared in 1901. Interestingly Grosvenor was named chairman of the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Park Commission in 1910 serving until his death in 1917. A handsome and relevant item signed by a Chickamauga veteran. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 31350
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BOWLER John P. ? ?
Typed Letter Signed
In 1927 this surgeon and urologist founded the revolutionary Hitchcock Clinic in Hanover New Hampshire -- the nation's first multi-speciality group practice -- and became its president in 1943 for many years; from 1927 until 1945 he also served as dean of the Dartmouth Medical School. TLS 1p 5�" X 8�" Hanover NH 1967 April 14. Addressed to Basil O'Connor 1892-1972 FDR's well-known law partner. Very good. Two file holes along top not affecting text. On "Hitchcock Clinic" letterhead Bowler regrets missing O'Connor's 75th birthday party. In part: "A flagrant imposition -- but I am sending under separate cover a copy of proceedings at your 75th birthday luncheon in New York. Will you autograph it for me I would like to leave it for my grandchildren -- that I knew such a man. I regretted missing it more than I can tell you -- was starting on my way but big storm and no planes and got stuck. I have never read a comparable list of honors and decorations for contributions for the good of humanity. You must be very happy and can be justly proud." Boldly signed "Jack Bowler" in blue fountain pen. A handsome little medical item. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 31347
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HUTCHESON Grote 1862 1948
Autograph Document Signed
American army general who served as a commander of the famed 9th Cavalry Regiment black soldiers known as "The Buffalo Soldiers"; as an Indian fighter Hutcheson participated with the 9th Cavalry in actions against the Oklahoma Indians the South Dakota Sioux and the Bannock Indians; co-authored a history of the regiment. Partly-printed ADS 1p 7�" X 3" Washington D.C. 1919 July 30. Very good. Handsome check drawn on The Riggs National Bank with a bank vignette at left made out in Hutcheson's hand to "Camp Quartermaster Laundry" for $9.88 and boldly signed. Usual cancellation perforations not affecting text. Uncommon. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 16054
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OTT John Nash Jr. 1909 2000
Typed Letter Signed
Banker turned -- time-lapse photography pioneer This time-lapse cinematographer medical researcher and inventor designed and built time-lapse equipment showcasing his photography techniques in the 1950s film "Dancing Flowers" and the 1956 Walt Disney documentary "Secrets of Life"; as a medical researcher he explored how human and animal health as well as plant growth could be effected by color temperature; his time-lapse adventures are recorded in his 1958 memoir "My Ivory Cellar." TLS 1p 8�" X 11" Winnetka IL 1948 January 26. Addressed to noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar ARNOLD F. GATES 1914-93. Near fine. On "phototronics inc" letterhead Ott chats with one of the earliest admirers of his work: "I. am glad to hear you found the Popular Mechanics article interesting and like this type of work. I have a number of assistants helping me at the present time but as our organization is growing rapidly I anticipate needing additional help before too long. I will be glad to have you give me a little more of your background particularly concerning photography." Bold full signature. Rather uncommon. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 28251
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HOBSON Richmond Pearson 1870 1937
Signature and Inscription
This American naval commander awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1933 gained fame in 1898 when he sunk the "Merrimac" during a naval maneuver in a channel at Santiago Cuba; from 1907 to 1915 he served as a representative from Alabama. Exceptionally bold and attractive "Compliments of / Richmond Pearson Hobson / with apologies for delay -- / Hong Kong April 21 1900" in brown ink heavy stock 3�" X 2�" card. Very good. Mild age toning; faint mounting traces at a couple corners. A choice example signed near the height of his fame. With original envelope cancelled in the Philippines on 22 May 1900. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 26947
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URIE JF. ? ? J. F.
Partly-printed Autograph Document Signed
As a naval commander this physician was severely injured in 1904 when a turret exploded abour the "Missouri" in which many others were killed and wounded -- but for the next 36 hours he tended the injured until collapsing himself with a punctured lung; he also served as one of Theodore Roosevelt's personal physicians and was awarded a Congressional Medal of Honor for services rendered in the Spanish-American War. Partly-printed ADS 1p 7�" X 3" Washington DC 1903 October 3. Near fine. Check drawn on The Riggs National Bank filled out entirely in Urie's hand to the Chevy Chase Club for $48.50. Bank vignette at left and usual cancellation markings not affecting signature. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 20972
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HANCOCK Lewis Jr. 1889 1925
Partly-Printed Autograph Document Signed
This naval officer served as second in command of the ill-fated airship Shenandoah or ZR-I which broke into three parts over Ohio on September 3 1925 killing 14 of her crew of 43; filled with nonflammable helium most of the crew survived the disaster. Partly-printed ADS 1p 6�" X 2 3/4" Washington DC 1924 February 6. Very good. Check drawn on the Riggs National Bank with a handsome vignette of the bank at the left filled out to Wallace Brothers Machine Works for $49.90 and signed by Hancock. Normal cancellation perforations touching upon the recipient's name but not on Hancock's signature. Unusual. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 20843
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BERESFORD Charles 1st Baron Beresford 1846 1919
Letter Signed
Known as "Lord Beresford" this British admiral is remembered for his part in the bombardment of Alexandria in the Egyptain War of 1882 and the Nile expedition 1884-85. LS 1p 5" X 8" Chicago IL 1899 February 19. Addressed to Miss F. Maryanna Neumann. Very good. Moderately age toned with mounting traces at corners. "I have much pleasure in sending you my autograph" he notes signing large and bold. A nice example. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 26952
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PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
Autograph Manuscript Unsigned
Founded in 1821 and today operated under the auspice of the University of Pennsylvania this institution is the first pharmaceutical college in North America. AM unsigned 2pp 6�" X 8�" n.p. n.d. Very good. Slight separations along single horizontal fold. Headed "Library of the Philada College of Pharmacy / Circular" this unsigned essay is a thumbnail history of this institution's library prepared to be typeset and distributed for collection-building purposes. "More than twenty years ago" it begins "the College of Pharmacy commenced the formation of a Library for the use of its members and their apprentices when by the Liberality of some of the early friends of the Institution and a small appropriation from the College about five hundred volumes were collected; soon after this effort the college procured a lot on Ground rent and erected their present hall on Felbert Street above 7th. This large expenditure has prevented the College from doing any thing more for the library except to bind periodicals taken in exchange for our Journal until the past Year. we have come to the conclusion that the next most important object to promote the interest of our Profession is the building up of our Library and extending its usefulness by collecting together every thing we can procure in relation to the early as well as present history of Pharmacy and its colateral branches. we earnestly request from our members and other interested in the prosperity of our useful Institution such books as they may be willing to spare from their own collections." There's a prescription for success! The ink paper and handwriting are all consistent with a date roughly 20 years after the founding of the college: circa 1840. Fascinating bit of pharmaceutical and library history. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 15276
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MacARTHUR Jean 1898 2000
Typed Note Signed
Devoted wife of the controversial general Douglas MacArthur who was at his side aboard a PT boat when he left the Philippines ahead of a Japanese siege; she often represented him at official functions; prominent New York socialite and philanthropist. TNS 1p 5�" X 7" New York NY 1965 January 1. Addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Zerk. Very good. Slight age toning along top margin. On letterhead of the Waldorf Astoria where she lived for many years MacArthur thanks this noted Milwaukee inventor/engineer for a Christmas card and adds "best wishes for this New Year." With original envelope. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 16055
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BENCHLEY Nathaniel 1915 81
Typed Letter Signed
The son of humorist Robert Benchley was himself the author of many humorous and historical novels. TLS 1p 7�" X 10�" Siasconset MA 1962 September 25. Addressed to Mrs. Peter J. Scott. Near fine. Regrets he probably cannot provide a copy of "One to Grow On" "which. is still in print but I think is in a warehouse out of town" for a Brandeis University book auction. With his usual miniscule signature. Comes with a carbon copy of Scott's reply to him. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 15321
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CLAY Lucius D. 1897 1978
Signed Postal Cover / Unsigned Photograph
As commander of U.S. forces in Germany 1947-49 Clay was in charge of the 1948 Berlin Airlift. Signed Postal Cover 6�" X 3�" cancelled in Marietta Georgia the city of Clay's birth on 1972 April 23 the date of Clay's birth. Fine. Single 6-cent "Dwight D. Eisenhower" stamp and 2-cent "Frank Lloyd Wright" stamp at right. In addition an appropriate 32-cent "Berlin Airlift delivers food and fuel in 1948-49 blockade" stamp added in later years -- cancelled appropriately at Berlin Station APO on 1998 June 26. No decorative cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address. At the center Clay signs large and bold in black fineline adding "Gen USA Ret." NOT a First Day Cover but an enterprising collector created this unique cover cancelled in appropriate places on appropriate dates. Accompanied by an absolutely superb and itself scarce 8" X 10" news agency photograph International News Photo of 7 October 1947 depicting Clay in uniform and two others leaving a military airplane; caption running alongside reads in part "U.S. Ambassador to Russia W. Bedell Smith and Lt. General Lucius Clay Commander of American Occupation Forces in Germany followed by Ambassador Robert D. Murphy political advisor to the commander in chief in Germany as they arrived today from Russia and Germany for conferences with the State Dept. White House and Dept. for National Defense to discuss means of combatting the new Soviet move to block the Marshall Plan." A fine pair. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 25102
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BRIGHT Jesse D. 1812 75 and WHITCOMB James 1795 1852
Signed Stone Lithograph
U.S. senators from Indiana. Most unusual item: single leaf 7�" X 9�" probably the frontispiece of an Indiana state history captioned "Indiana" at the top. Below this is a charming stone lithographed pastoral scene depicting a shirtless man in the foreground chopping down a tree vast fields extending behind him; the sun is just breaking over the horizon and a bull is romping playfully. Facsimile signatures of Indiana senators Albert S. White and Edward A. Hannegan appear below this. Their Senate terms overlapped from 1845 to '49 thus dating this frontispiece. Their two successors Bright who served 1845-62 and Whitcomb 1849-52 have each signed boldly beneath the facsimiles. Very good. Moderately foxed throughout but overall attractive. An interesting pairing of Hoosiers on an appropriate if odd item. Whitcomb died in office while Bright was expelled from the Senate for treason. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 22616
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MOREFIELD Thomas W. 1850 ?
Autograph Letter Signed
Supposedly the youngest soldier to enlist in the Civil War; others such as Johnny Clem born 1851 the "Union Drummer Boy of Chickamauga" were indeed younger although Clem did not carry a weapon until later was not officially mustered in and his wages were paid out of donations by the officers. Morefield's credentials therefore appear sound. ALS 1p 8" X 10" Elkhorn WI 1892 March 10. Addressed to W.E. Ambler. Near fine. Slight mailing folds. To a journalist or scholar researching Morefield's claim to fame Morefield transmits a photograph "Coppied from a tin tipe that I had taken soon after I Enlisted" not present. He agrees to "write up my Army Experience I dont know jest what you want do you want to know whare the Regiments went and What we went through I will say this much to you if it hendent of been for the Exposure of Camp life and picket duty and Rheumatism and diseases resulting from Rheumatism that I contracted while In the Army my Experience would been a good one." An intriguing very scarce item. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 24798
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WHITE Isaac D. 1901 90
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Nicknamed "Mr. Armor" this U.S. Army officer commanded the Second Armored Division in Europe during World War Two his troops being the first to reach and cross the Elbe River in Germany; during the Korean War he commanded the X Corps; later he was the commander of all U.S. Army forces in the Pacific. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. ca. late 1950s. Fine. Outstanding U.S. Army issue half-length portrait of the general seated at a desk in full uniform numerous flags hanging behind him gazing sternly to the side. On the blank lower margin he inscribes and signs large and bold in black ink: "To Gerald L. Arnholt / with best wishes / I.D. White / General US Army." A superb piece on very heavy stock beautifully inscribed. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 27379
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DANA Charles Anderson 1819 97
Autograph Letter Signed
American newspaper editor who took part in the famed Brook Farm utopian experiment 1841-46 managed Horace Greeley's "New York Tribune" 1847-62 and owned and edited the "New York Sun" 1868-97. ALS 2pp 5" X 8" New York NY 1868 September 1. Addressed to Mr. Hall. Very good. On "Office of the New-York Sun" letterhead Dana recommends various French dictionaries at length: "The prince of all dictionaries is Littres. I would almost rather have it for general philology than Grimm's German dictionary. It is a little more than half published & will take 18 months to finish. It is to be in four parts to be bound either in 2 or 4 vols. The two anterior parts cost unbound $22.50 & the others will cost as much or $45 for the whole. I get 10 per cent disct on this price. But it is a great book. No other Fr. Dict. approaches it in value. The Dict. de l'academie 3 vols. costs bound $40. The Dict. of Langlais 2 vols small 4to costs $27. The Dict. of Bescherelle 2 vols bound costs $30. These are all first class works. If you want a simple French dictionary of a common sort all in French I can buy you a good enough secondhand one I suppose for $5. But every such scholar as you ought to have Littre." Most interesting -- Dana was clearly quite the lingual connoisseur. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 15089
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TIMACHEFF Nicholas 1926 96
Signed First Day Cover
This Russian-born American space official served as a NASA interpreter from the Cold War through the Mir linkup and handled all language issues for the joint 1972 U.S.-Soviet Apollo-Soyuz project. Signed First Day Cover 6�" X 3�" cancelled at the Kennedy Space Center Florida on July 15 1975 and with "First Day of Issue" marked. Fine. Two 10-cent "Apollo Soyuz 1975" stamps affixed. No decorative cachet or distracting recipient's name/address present. Timacheff signed boldly in black ballpoint near the "sweet spot" adding his signature a second time in Cyrillic characters beneath. Quite unusual. Small portion of original transmittal envelope also present. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 21259
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HURST Fannie 1889 1968
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Popular American novelist and playwright. IPS 5�" X 9" n.p. 1956 n.d. Fine. Charming early portrait of Hurst with her dog inscribed boldly in bright red ink "To / Kay / with regard / and / regards" signed and dated with a tiny sketch of a flower. Most attractive and unusual. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 14882
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PATRICK Marsena R. 1811 88
Autograph Letter Signed
Union general known as "police chief of the Army of the Potomac." ALS 1p 5" X 7 3/4" Pawling NY 1869 May 14. Addressed to Hon. W.F. Allen Comptroller of the New York Treasury. Good. Chip at upper left not affecting text; minor edge tears; small archival repair on verso. Patrick by this time out of the military and into politics requests details on an appropriations bill "as I am being called upon to pay Bills very frequently which can no longer be put off." unknown
书商的参考编号 : 18148
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DICEY Edward 1832 1911
Autograph Letter Signed
English journalist and editor of the "London Observer" 1870-89. ALS 1p 4�" X 7�" London England n.y. 1861-65 November 14. Addressed to "Holmes" probably the American poet Oliver Wendell Holmes. Fine. Civil War date letter introducing Holmes to "my friend George Sala whose name is probably known to you as an English writer and who is about to visit the United States as Special Correspondent of the 'Daily Telegraph.'" Sala 1828-95 served as the London newspaper's Civil War correspondent. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 14857
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