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NASMYTH, Alexander (1758-1840)
Autograph Fragment unsigned
This Scottish portrait and landscape painter friend of Walter Scott and Robert Burns is often called the "father of Scottish landscape painting; as an architect he designed Edinburgh's Dean Bridge and part of St. Bernard's Well; his many children were all artists of note as well. Autograph Fragment unsigned 3½" X 1" irregular tipped to contemporary 6" X 4" sheet n.p. n.y. Curious and comical note perhaps a postscript clipped from a letter reading in full: "the sooner the Better / a Bad pen and worse / Ink." At lower left of the heavy stock sheet to which this is lightly tipped an admirer notes his name and fame. unknown
書籍販売業者の参照番号
: 28608
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KAYE, Darwood "Waldo" (Darwood Kenneth Smith) (1929-2002)
Double Signature
Alfalfa and Butch's competition for the affection of Darla was the snotty rich kid Waldo played in the "Our Gang" series by this American child actor from 1937 to 1940; later a Seventh-Day Adventist pastor he was killed in a hit-and-run accident. Nice double signature "Darwood 'Waldo' Kaye / D. Kenneth Smith -- Our Gang / Little Rascals" in blue ballpoint in Kaye's tiny script heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1988 September 20. Fine. With original envelope. Rather uncommon. unknown
書籍販売業者の参照番号
: 26068
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FFRANGCON-DAVIES, Gwen (1891-1992)
Photograph Signed
This British stage and film actress had a remarkable 80-year run famed not only for being Sir John Gielgud's first Juliet but also for her performances as Eliza Doolittle and Cleopatra. Beautiful sepia tone PS 3¼" X 5¼" n.p. n.d. ca. 1930. Fine. A stunning three-quarter length pose showing Ffrangcon-Davies seated in profile in an elaborate 19th century dress -- presumably a stage pose -- taken by renowned British photographer YVONNE GREGORY 1889-1970 wife of noted photographer Bertram Park. Boldly inscribed "Sincerely yours / Gwen Ffrangcon- / Davies" along the blank bottom margin. A superb vintage example. unknown
書籍販売業者の参照番号
: 31162
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MacLANE, Jean (1878-1964)
Typed Letter Signed
Examples of this noted portraitist's work hang in museums nationwide; a student of among others William Merritt Chase -- also her first customer -- she became known for her sensitive oil portraits of women and children; in 1912 she co-founded the National Foundation of Portrait Painters with her husband and in 1931 she was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Choice content TLS 1p 8½" X 11" New York NY 1933 April 25. Addressed to John G. Leiser. Near fine. Asked about her success by this admirer she replies in part: ".aside from a very early all-absorbing love of Beauty the hunger for which in some form all people have and that torturous desire to remain less inarticulate about it. I have had perhaps from my New England parents with certain influences of the West or Middle West we now call it. the tremendous love of hard work above the motives of fame and praise or so called 'Honors' -- through those blessed years of obscurity and without most of the time any economic security. And in seeking to master the difficulties of a language & conditions such as painting toward an expression of Universal fact as each sees it I have never consciously compromised in doing my best at the time. These are the qualities that have done most for me in what you have termed 'Success' rather than any outside encouragement of which for years and years I had none." She lastly notes "The painting you speak of 'The Hilltop' is a very early canvas painted in Paris in 1906 or 1907." Boldly signed. Original envelope present. Fabulous content piece. unknown
書籍販売業者の参照番号
: 28617
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BAILEY, Worth (?-?)
Signed Postal Cover / Autograph Letter Signed
Noted Virginia artist-historian often associated with Mount Vernon and designer of the 1949 U.S. air mail stamp celebrating Alexandria's 200th birthday. Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" n.p. n.y. Single 6-cent "Alexandria Virginia Bicentennial" stamp at upper right. Fine. NOT a First Day Cover. At lower left in bold black ink Bailey signs. Accompanied by an ALS 1p 8½" X 11" Alexandria Virginia 1970 February 14. Addressed to Paul Johnston. Near fine. Good content concerning this stamp reading in part: "One might safely say that the concept and substance of the stamp was a case of design by committee; that it had something to say however is gratifying in the way you are using graphic materials to illuminate American history. Both buildings I am happy to report still survive despite a brush with urban renewal." With original envelope. Nifty bit of postal history. unknown
書籍販売業者の参照番号
: 25520
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BROWN, John Carter (1934-2002)
Signed First Day Cover
This American museum director oversaw the U.S. National Gallery of Art from 1969 to 1992 and made it the renowned institution it is today. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Lock Haven Pennsylvania on 2 August 1971 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single 8-cent "John Sloan American Artist" stamp at upper right. Fine. At lower left Sloan signs his usual small stylized signature in black fountain pen. With original envelope. Choice example of this influential figure's signature on an appropriate cover. unknown
書籍販売業者の参照番号
: 24409
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MONTGOMERY, Robert (1904-81)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Elizabeth "Bewitched" Montgomery's father was a popular leading man of the 1930s and '40s "Night Must Fall" "Here Comes Mr. Jordan" then turned to directing and politics. IPS 8" X 11" n.p. 1981. Near fine. Minor mounting traces on verso. Book photograph other images/text on verso a charming closeup mat-finish scene from an unidentified early film possibly the 1929 comedy "So This Is College" showing a really young Montgomery flirting with a besmitten young woman inscribed and signed along "All good wishes" and year in pale blue fineline in a light area at lower left. unknown
書籍販売業者の参照番号
: 15933
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BRODRICK, William St John Fremantle (1856-1942)
Autograph Letter Signed
This English statesman 1st Earl of Midleton and 9th Viscount Midleton held a wide array of important positions: member of Parliament 1880-1906 Under-Secretary of State for War 1895-98 member of the Privy Council 1897 Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs 1898-1900 Secretary of State for War 1900-03 and Secretary of State for India 1903-05. ALS 3pp lettersheet 4½" X 7" n.p. 1905 July 12. Addressed to Lady Cowper. Near fine. On fine stationery bearing an oval blind-embossed "House of Commons" seal on the first leaf Brodrick chats with an aristocratic lady about social matters. Reads in part: "We were so sorry to hear of Ld. Cowper's illness & trust he is really better. It must be such an anxiety." Bold and attractive. This came from the collection of Albert Johannsen author of "The House of Beadle and Adams and Its Dime and Nickel Novels" University of Oklahoma Press 1950 the definitive reference work and bibliography on the subject. Johannsen's original 8½" X 11" file folder bearing his printed "Collection of Albert Johannsen" label partly filled in by Johannsen accompanies this item. unknown
書籍販売業者の参照番号
: 18025
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MILLAND, Ray (1905-86)
Photograph Signed
Prolific Welch-born leading man of more than 120 films most notably "The Lost Weekend" 1945 Hollywood's first serious treatment of alcoholism. Color PS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Fine. Handsome heavy stock middle-aged closeup in period costume. unknown
書籍販売業者の参照番号
: 15660
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WINTER, Lumen M (1908-82)
Signed Postal Cover
This renowned muralist created many pieces for the WPA in post offices and public schools; he was also a versatile sculptor and painter. Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" n.p. n.y. Single 3-cent "Labor Day" stamp at upper right. At lower left in black fineline Winter signs quite large and bold. NOT a First Day Cover but a choice example of this mural/mosaic created by Winter for the AFL-CIO headquarters in Washington DC. Small portion of original transmittal envelope also present. unknown
書籍販売業者の参照番号
: 25304
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BERRY, George L (1882-1948)
Printed Document Signed
The long-time president of the International Pressmen and Assistants' Union of North America 1907-48 was appointed U.S. senator from Tennessee by that state's governor at the death of Senator Nathan L. Bachman in 1937 to complete his term but served only until 1938 failing in his bid for election. Printed DS 4pp rectos only 8" X 10½" n.p. 1936 December 12. Very good. Light even age toning; tiny staple hole at upper left corner of each not affecting text. "Excerpts from speech of Major George L. Berry Coordinator for Industrial Cooperation" a mimeographed press release intended "For Release / Morning Papers." In this NBC radio broadcast Berry addresses President Roosevelt's Council for Industrial Progress. Huge bold full signature using what must have been an enormous-nibbed fountain pen near the top of the first page. Most unusual in this format. A tremendous example from the height of his fame. unknown
書籍販売業者の参照番号
: 28824
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GULLIVER, Dorothy (1908-97)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
This silent actress appeared in films alongside Hoot Gibson William Desmond and survived the transition to "talkies becoming a popular actress of the '30s and '40s in numerous cliffhangers; she appeared as "Girl" in the original "King Kong." Unusual IPS 10" X 8" n.p. n.d. Fine. Modern print of an early portrait of Gulliver behind the wheel of a snazzy early convertible inscribed in a light area at lower right to "Linda & Marshall / Sincerely -- / I'm in my new / Packard and am I proud! / 1927 / I think Dorothy Gulliver." A great example. unknown
書籍販売業者の参照番号
: 14942
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HUME, Joseph (1777-1855)
Autograph Letter Signed
This Scottish-born physician was a long-time radical member of Parliament and achieved fame primarily for his numerous predictions of national disasters. ALS 2pp 4 3/4" X 7 3/4" n.p. 1832 November 21. Addressed to Thomas Fyfe. Very good. Recommends a fellow radical parliamentarian for an unnamed position: "I am much gratified by the prospect you hold out of Major Beauclerks success. I believe him to be sound in his principles sincere in his declarations and able to carry them into effect if placed in the Reformed Parliament. unknown
書籍販売業者の参照番号
: 29340
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SCALI, John (1918-95)
Signed Printed Document
This ABC news reporter entered diplomacy when he acted as an intermediary during the Cuban Missile Crisis helping divert a disaster; in 1971 President Nixon named him his foreign affairs advisor; from 1973 to 1975 he served as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Signed Printed Document 8" X 10" 7pp recto and verso; 4 leaves New York NY 1974 December 6. Near fine. Stapled at upper left as issued; two faint horizontal original folds. Standard mimeographed press release issued by the "United States Delegation to the General Assembly" titled "Statement by Ambassador John Scali. on Strengthening the Role of the United Nations." In a blank area at top center of the first page the ambassador boldly pens "with best wishes / from / John Scali" in black fineline. In this speech Scali deplores "the growing tendency of this Organization to adopt one-sided unrealistic resolutions that cannot be implemented" as well as "a new threat -- an arbitrary disregard of United Nations Rules even of its Charter." He goes on to cite numerous instances of both closing with: ".we must now renew our commitment to the central principles of tolerance and harmony upon which the United Nations charter was built. We must redouble our efforts to use this Organization as the world's ultimate instrument for compromise and negotiation. I pledge my nation to these efforts." Most unusual in this form. unknown
書籍販売業者の参照番号
: 27704
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BRAZZI, Rossano (1916-95)
Photograph Signed
This Italian actor caught Americans' attention onstage in "South Pacific" he did the screen version as well and in the film "The Barefoot Contessa" 1954. PS 3¼" X 5¼" n.p. n.d. Very good. Nice portrait of the romantic lead signed on the blank lower margin. Ink adhesion somewhat light especially on the first name -- still a decent example. Uncommon. unknown
書籍販売業者の参照番号
: 23010
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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 7½" 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
書籍販売業者の参照番号
: 20972
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WEEKS, Sinclair (1893-1972)
Signature / Unsigned Photograph
Eisenhower's secretary of commerce 1953-58 also served Massachusetts in the U.S. Senate. Bold signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1971 March 3. Fine. With original envelope. Accompanied by a superb original black-and-white glossy 9" X 7" news agency photograph. Choice image of a seated President Eisenhower at center of his entire cabinet seated to his sides and standing behind him. Original printed text neatly attached to verso dates this January 12 1953 and under the headline "Eisenhower and Full Cabinet Meet for First Time" the scene is described: "President-Elect Dwight Eisenhower today assembled for the first time his entire cabinet to chart the course his administration will steer when it takes over the reins of government in eight days." All are identified and Weeks is standing ar rear between Ike's assistant Sherman Adams and Secretary of Interior Douglas McKay. Near fine. An outstanding pair. unknown
書籍販売業者の参照番号
: 19111
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BRUSSEL-SMITH, Bernard (1914-89)
Signed First Day Cover
One of America's leading wood engravers known for his scenes of the urban working classes in the 1940s and '50s. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Buffalo New York on 1977 August 4 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single 13-cent "United States & Canada Peace Bridge 1927-77" stamp at upper right and handsome ArtCraft engraved cachet at left. Near the center in blck ballpoint Brussel-Smith signs. A classy example of this artist's virtuoso wood engraving technique -- and an uncommon autograph. unknown
書籍販売業者の参照番号
: 25205
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CHABOT, Lucille Gloria (1908-2005)
Signed First Day Cover / Autograph Note Signed
In 1965 this Works Progress Administration artist later a commercial and technical artist gained fame when a watercolor she had painted in 1939 depicting an Angel Gabriel weathervane atop a church steeple in Newburyport was chosen as the country's Christmas stamp. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" Silver Bell Arizona 1965 November 2. Single 5-cent "Christmas" stamp at upper right. At the center in bold blue ballpoint the artist signs and inscribes it "Inscribed to Paul Johnston with / best wishes / Lucille Gloria Chabot." Accompanied by a brief ANS heavy stock 6" X 3½" card n.p. 1974 August 19. Addressed to Paul Johnston. Fine. Gracious note to an admirer. With small portion of original transmittal envelope present. unknown
書籍販売業者の参照番号
: 25212
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BENNETT, Joan (1910-90)
Photograph Signed
Popular and durable star of countless films of the 1930s and '40s. PS 8" X 11" n.p. n.y. Near fine. Book photograph another image on verso a flat-finish black-and-white still scene set in Kenya from the 1947 drama "The Macomber Affair" depicting Gregory Peck as professional hunter Robert Wilson comforting a crouching Bennett as Margot Macomber. In a light area at lower left near her image Bennett signs boldly in black ink. Great image from the height of her fame signed later in life. unknown
書籍販売業者の参照番号
: 14793
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BARRY, Charles (1795-1860)
Autograph Letter Signed
English architect whose most renowned creation is the Houses of Parliament Palace of Westminster a massive project completed between 1840 and 1860. ALS 2pp recto and verso 4½" X 7¼" Foley Place London 1841 May 5. Addressed to Mr. Eversfield. Very good. Mounting trace along leftmost ½" of first page touching almost no text; couple of minor foxing spots. Interesting and cryptic financial matters: "I shall be glad to be informed when I may expect another remittance on account of the Sale of the Old Materials of Bredperaton House and when it is likely you will forward to me a Marked Catalogue the Balance Sheet and the Balance. I am not sure whether I acknowledged the receipt of the first remittance of L 800." There was an auctioneer by the name of Eversfield active around this time in Kent County but what Barry's connection may have been to an auction and what the "old Materials" may have been remains to be verified. Nicely penned in brown ink. A nice example. unknown
書籍販売業者の参照番号
: 28554
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BERGEN, Edgar (1903-78)
Signed Postal Cover
Candice's father was America's leading ventriloquist in vaudeville in films on radio and on television for over half a century performing with everyone's favorite dummy Charlie McCarthy. Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Chicago Illinois on February 16 1973. Near fine. 8-cent "Pharmacy" stamp at upper left. NOT a First Day Cover but an imaginative collector had this cover cancelled in Bergen's hometown on his 70th birthday from the Chicago Philatelic Center which used an unusual pictorial cancellation. No distracting recipient's name/address -- but Bergen signs exceptionally large bold and attractive in blue fountain pen on the "sweet spot." Small portion of original transmittal envelope present. Accompanied by a superb 10" X 8" modern glossy photograph a film scene showing a suspicious Bergen and Charlie McCarthy dressed as a detective eyeballing a comely young lady who's wooing a smitten Mortimer Snerd. unknown
書籍販売業者の参照番号
: 21371
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STODDERT, Benjamin (1751-1813)
Autograph Letter Signed
This Revolutionary War patriot acted on Washington's behalf to secure large lots of land in the District of Columbia area before the center of government was formally established there then served as the first secretary of the navy 1798-1801. ALS 1p 7 3/4" X 10½" n.p. n.y. Addressed to JOHN TEMPLEMAN a Georgetown merchant associated with Stoddert in various land enterprises. Very good. Mildly age toned with binding traces down left edge not affecting text. Interesting if cryptic details on some Georgetown real estate dealings in Stoddert's usual difficult script reading in part: "Col Burrows has commenced 3 Houses on two lots which Scot will not transfer without a person to get two lots already divided to him in the sale square. these are No. 9 & 10. Pray then send an order to Forrest to transfer to Scot these two lots. As for the rest -- I believe the business is not to be settled without a Law suit -- a Law suit which will not end during the lives of the Parties who commence it." One Stoddert letter to Templeman in the federal archives concerns different investors interested in Georgetown real estate; though undated it likely dates from late 1804 -- which time period is also likely for this letter which is otherwise dated simply "Friday morning." Most unusual most desirable. unknown
書籍販売業者の参照番号
: 28748
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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 18" n.p. n.d. Very good. Slight edgewear and minor soiling. Untitled six-panel cartoon whose theme seems to be the improvement of cities. Each of the three left-side panels contrasts its right-side counterpart. Top left panel addresses unsanitary conditions by depicting an early "horseless carriage" under repair while a team of horses watches in amusement; top right panel shows a surprised horse reading a notice outside a city limits that reads "Notice! Horses sheep cattle and hogs not allowed within the city limits." Middle left panel addresses temperance by depicting a busy street filled with bars and men entering each while middle right panel shows a street with a gas station soft drink stand and movie theatre. Bottom left panel addresses proper housing by depicting a freight train chugging along on weedy ugly tracks while the bottom right panel shows the same boxcars transformed into cute little homes and their tracks quaint little front yards being tended by proud homeowners. A charming piece of social commentary. Signed simply "McCutcheon" at lower right as usual. unknown
書籍販売業者の参照番号
: 15046
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BONNET, Henri (1888-?)
Typed Note Signed
This noted diplomat served as French ambassador to the U.S. from 1944 to 1954. TNS 1p 8½" X 11" Washington DC 1947 June 10. Addressed to Kenneth Parker. Fine. On letterhead of "Ambassador de France aux Etats-Unis" Bonnet thanks the Parker Pen Company namesake -- founder George Parker's son -- for sending him a particular new pen "a great favourite of mine." Comes with a 1945 news agency 10" X 8" photograph of Bonnet and others signing the United Nations charter for France. unknown
書籍販売業者の参照番号
: 15953
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PHIPPS, Constantine Henry (First Marquess of Normanby) (1797-1863)
Free-Franked Envelope
This British Whig politician was Viscount Normanby from 1812-31and rose to Earl of Mulgrave from 1831-38 when the Marquess of Normanby was created for him in 1838; he served as Governor of Jamaica 1832-34 Lord Lieutenant of Ireland 1835-39 Home Secretary 1839-41 British Ambassador to France 1846-52 and Minister to Tuscany 1854-58. Free-Franked Envelope 5" X 3½" n.p. London n.y. Very good. On a typical light grey envelope of the period bearing Normanby's black wax seal still present on the verso he signs a bold "Normanby" in brown ink at lower left addressing it to a "J. Horsley Pye / 10 Charlotte Street" in his usual challenging scrawl. Interesting piece. unknown
書籍販売業者の参照番号
: 29321
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KOPAL, Zdenek (1914-93)
Signed First Day Cover
Czech-born astronomer who on behalf of the U.S. Air Force was responsible for the first-ever detailed contour map of the moon's entire surface. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Washington DC on 1969 September also with 1969 July 20 "Moon Landing" cancellation and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single 10-cent "First Man on the Moon" stamp at upper right. Fine. At lower left in blue fineline Kopal signs large and bold. With original transmittal envelope and 4" X 5" printed University of Manchester "With the Compliments / of / Professor Z. Kopal" slip. unknown
書籍販売業者の参照番号
: 25320
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EISENSTAEDT, Alfred (1898-1995)
Signed First Day Cover
This German-born American photojournalist shot close to 90 "Life" magazine front covers and is often remembered for his memorable image of a sailor kissing a woman in Times Square on V-J day. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Washington DC on 1971 May 7 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single 16-cent "Ernie Pyle Journalist" stamp at upper right. Fine. Near the center Eisenstaedt signs boldly in black fineline. With original transmittal envelope. Eisenstaedt's closeup portrait of a grim Pyle is perhaps the best-known portrait of the famed World War Two journalist. unknown
書籍販売業者の参照番号
: 25521
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THOMAS, Norman (1884-1968)
Typed Letter Signed
Known as the "Conscience of America" this Socialist reformer helped found the American Civil Liberties Union in 1920 and ran for U.S. president no fewer than six times; his books include "The Conscientious Objector in America" 1923 and "What's the Matter with New York" 1932. TLS 1p 8½" X 11" New York NY 1956 February 20. Addressed to G.F. Robinson. Fine. Agrees to a speaking engagement and recommends other speakers. Accompanied by a superb 1948 glossy news agency photograph 6½" X 8½" showing Thomas close up testifying before the House Foreign Affairs Committee about a proposed revision of the United Nations Charter. unknown
書籍販売業者の参照番号
: 15080
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SAITO, Makoto (1858-1936)
Autograph Letter Signed
Japanese admiral and prime minister who was assassinated in the "February Mutiny." ALS in English 1p 5" X 7" n.p. n.d. Addressed to "My dear General" Adolphus W. Greeley polar explorer. Fine. Thanks Greeley for sending "Reminiscences of Adventure and Service which I will read with a great interest." Uncommon. unknown
書籍販売業者の参照番号
: 13937
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LIE, Trygve (1896-1968)
Signature / Unsigned Photograph
Norwegian diplomat who served as the first secretary general of the United Nations 1946-53. Nice bold "Trygve Lie / Oslo 8/29.1966" in blue ballpoint on a 3½" X 4" yellow notepad slip bearing a printed "Note from / TRYGVE LIE" at upper left. Near fine. Accompanied by a choice vintage original glossy 8½" X 6½" news agency photograph International News Photo. Fine. Dated 27 February 1947 this superb half-length shot depicts Lie shaking hands with George C. Marshall. The original mimeographed caption sheet printed on cheap acidic newsprint thus often absent is present and in very good condition. Captioned "U.N. Secretary-General Call on Secretary Marshall" the text reads in part: "Trygve Lie right Secretary-General of the United Nations today paid a formal courtesy call on Secretary of State George C. Marshall left. It was the first time the two men had met." Itself a scarce and desireable image. A great signature example and superb quite collectable image. unknown
書籍販売業者の参照番号
: 18320
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RYAN, James J "Crash" (1903-73)
Autograph Note Signed
Auto safety pioneer long before Ralph Nader popularized the topic in "Unsafe at Any Speed" this University of Minnesota mechanical engineering professor 1931-63 patented the first retractable safety seat belt in 1963 and the "black box" flight recorder in 1960; he also improved hydraulic bumpers dashboards and collapsible steering columns. ANS 1p heavy stock 6¼" X 3¼" n.p. 1971 July 23. Near fine. Penned boldly in blue ballpoint. Nice note thanking an admirer and "enclosing the last publication before retirement." Closes off with a true crusader's salutation: "Please carry the program forward." A quite uncommon autograph. unknown
書籍販売業者の参照番号
: 24444
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SMITH, Henry John Stanley (1826-83)
Autograph Letter Signed partial
This Irish mathematician was considered the authority on the theory of numbers; a disciple of the great German mathematician and astronomer Carl Friedrich Gauss. Partial ALS 4½" X 3 3/4" n.p. London England n.d. Very good. Fragment reading in part: "I shall be here til Wednesday morning. My address in London will be at the Athenaeum. I have just heard from Mr. and am glad to find that he speaks of himself as better." Flowery salutation and bold signature. Uncommon. unknown
書籍販売業者の参照番号
: 20933
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STEFAN, Karl (1884-1951)
Printed Document Signed
This prominent Nebraska politician served Congress as Republican from 1935 until his death. Printed DS 10pp rectos only 8½" X 14" Washington DC 1938. Near fine. Faint horizontal fold; staple at upper left. Mimeographed press release titled "Five Republican Congressmen in Lincoln Day Broadcast Over CBS" and consisting of texts of patriotic speeches aired over the Columbia Broadcasting System on February 12 1938 by Stefan and four other Congressman -- Daniel A. Reed Leo A. Allen B. Carroll Reece and Charles W. Tobey. Signed huge and bold Stefan who adds "MC / Nebraska" in blue ink at upper right of the first page. Quite unusual in this format. unknown
書籍販売業者の参照番号
: 10077
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DIETRICH, Marlene (1901-92)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Sultry German-born actress of "Destry Rides Again" 1939 and "The Blue Angel" 1930 fame. IPS 3½" X 5" n.p. n.d. ca. 1975. Near fine. Dramatic picture postcard head shot of a middle-aged Dietrich gazing knowingly at the viewer. Inscribed and signed last name only boldly by her in black marker on the lower margin: "To Norman / Dietrich." Verso address and message side never addressed never sent. Quite attractive. unknown
書籍販売業者の参照番号
: 26359
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CHAPMAN, Oscar L (1896-1978)
Signature
Secretary of the Interior 1949-53 under Harry S. Truman. Full signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1971 November 29 typed. Fine. Beneath his signature Chapman has typed in a little mini-biography: "Assistant Secretary of the Interior May 4 1933 / Succeeded to Under Secretary / Succeeded to Secretary of the Interior." With original envelope. 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. Titled "Washington Conference" this vintage image shows Chapman seated at a desk with another gentleman poring over an open notebook. Text reads "With inauguration day moving ever closer key men in the Eisenhower administration-to-be have been conferring with men in the Truman administration whose posts they will take over. Governor Douglas MacKay. the Secretary of Interior-designate is shown in conference with Interior Secretary Oscar Chapman in Washington yesterday." A choice desireable vintage photograph itself scarce. unknown
書籍販売業者の参照番号
: 27411
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ANDERSON, C Elmer (1912-98)
Signed First Day Cover
Minnesota's 28th governor 1952-55 had already served a record-setting 11 years as lieutenant governor starting at the record-setting age of 26! Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled at Fort Snelling Minnesota on October 17 1970 and with "First Day of Issue" noted. Near fine. Single 6-cent "Great Northwest Fort Snelling 1820 1970" stamp at upper right. No decorative cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address. Just at the left of the "sweet spot" Anderson signs boldly in blue ballpoint. Anderson chaired the Fort Snelling Sesquicentennial Commission and spearheaded efforts to preserve and restore this site thus his signature on this cover is especially relevant. Small portion of original transmittal envelope present. A printed Department of the Army "stuffer" enclosed notes that "This envelope existing in limited edition is probably unique in postal history" for a Post Office was created in Fort Snelling for one day only solely to issue and cancel this particular stamp. unknown
書籍販売業者の参照番号
: 21361
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CARLISLE, Kitty (1910-2007)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
The widow of playwright Moss Hart was an accomplished actress singer and long-time patron of the arts; her best-known film is the 1935 Marx Brothers vehicle "A Night at the Opera." IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. Near fine. Attractive informal glossy head-and-shoulders portrait of a smiling Carlisle in later years handsomely inscribed and signed in blue fineline in a light area at lower left: "Dear Terry / warmest / greeting and / good wishes from / Kitty Carlisle." An excellent example. unknown
書籍販売業者の参照番号
: 29601
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HERRICK, Myron T (1854-1929)
Typed Letter Signed
Influential banker and lawyer who helped his friend and fellow Ohioan William McKinley gain the presidential nomination in 1896 and went on to become governor of Ohio; he served twice as U.S. ambassador to France and died there in the embassy building he had bought and given to the United States. TLS 1p 7" X 10" Cleveland OH 1918 February 9. Addressed to Milenko R. Vesnitch. Very good. Friendly chatty letter to a diplomat he had known during his first tenure in France calling the Jugoslav minister "the ablest man in the diplomatic corps in Paris. unknown
書籍販売業者の参照番号
: 22614
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ANDERSON, Clinton P (1895-1975)
Typed Note Signed
Secretary of agriculture under Truman 1945-48 and New Mexico senator 1949-73. TNS 1p 8½" X 11" Albuquerque NM 1939 October 26. Addressed to Owen Davies. Near fine. On Anderson's "General Insurance" letterhead the future cabinet member orders a copy of Ruth Underhill's "First Penthouse Dwellers in America" adding that his check will also "cover the 3-cent postage on the book." Interesting that Anderson shows an interest in this 1938 hardcore Native American classic. And-- gulp! Shipping a book at three cents -- those were the days. Large bold signature on this exceptionally early item. Accompanied by an original and exceptional 8½" X 6½" glossy black-and-white news agency photograph showing President Truman and a small group of high-powered men. Newsprint text affixed to verso dates this image 7 April 1947 titles it "President Reviews Capital's Biggest Army Day Parade" and describes the Washington DC scene: "More than 7000 troops highlighted Army Week today in an Army Day parade down Constitution Avenue. President Truman reviewed the parade from a stand on the south end of the elipse. Photo shows left to right: Commerce Secretary W. Averill Harriman; Fleet Admiral Wm. D. Leahy the President's Chief of Staff; Agriculture Secretary Clinton Anderson; Secretary of War Robert Patterson; Treasure Secretary John Snyder and President Truman." An evocative pair -- early letter and choice photograph. unknown
書籍販売業者の参照番号
: 31202
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RUCKER, Joseph T (1887-1957)
Inscription and Signature
This American cinematographer won the Oscar in 1930 for best cinematographer in the documentary "With Byrd at the South Pole." Large and bold "Happy memories of / 'Little America' / Joseph T. Rucker / Byrd Antarctic Expedition / 1928-30 / Photographer Paramount" in black fountain pen on a pristine pink 6" X 3 3/4" autograph album leaf n.p. n.y. Near fine. No place or year indicated but from the collection of noted collector Preston Sawyer 1899-1968 California journalist and historical writer who obtained this in San Francisco around 1930. Very uncommon. A choice example. unknown
書籍販売業者の参照番号
: 25816
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BRIGGS, Austin (1909-73)
Signed Postal Cover
This popular American cartoonist and illustrator trained under "Flash Gordon" cartoonist Alex Raymond before taking over that strip briefly and also the "Secret Agent X-9" strip; co-founded the Famous Artists School; in 1969 he was elected to the Society of Illustrators' Hall of Fame. Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" n.p. n.y. NOT a First Day Cover but a mint example of Briggs' 1959 7-cent "Jupiter" balloon stamp is affixed at upper right. At lower left in black ballpoint Briggs signs large and bold adding "Designer." With original transmittal envelope Paris 1970. A superb example. unknown
書籍販売業者の参照番号
: 25196
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BOURNE, Silvanus (1756-1817)
Autograph Letter Signed
This politico served as consul to Cap Francois Haiti from 1790 to 1791 vice consul of Amsterdam 1794-97 and consul general of Amsterdam 1797-1816. ALS 1p integral address leaf 7 3/4" X 9 3/4" Philadelphia PA 1794 December. Addressed to William Taylor a well-known Baltimore flour merchant. Excellent content from the just-appointed vice consul on the eve of his departure to this noted businessman who appears to be a close friend. In part: ".am happy to find your Activity in business & the Success attending it; and I flatter myself that my Son when of age at which time shou'd suppose you wou'd wish to Retire from the active part will be able to manage it with as much propriety & Care as 'tis now done provided you & he can agree on Terms mutually beneficial." Of his own rising fortunes Bourne notes: "I am well paid for my post & once are much beyond my expectation the money is Sure tho to be paid by installments my future prospects are beyond calculation this in the Strictest Confidence hope my Son will in future Support his present principal good Character both at home & abroad. I am Solicited much for him at Boston I tell them nay no such thing they offer money Cloathing & c. I refuse all & determine he shall Serve out with you." And cryptically: "I have heard nothing about Mr. Johnson if he resigns your way will be to procure the most Reputable merchants & others in Baltimore to Recommend your Brother for the office to the President of the United States who with the Consent of Senate appoints all officers foreign & Domestic -- depend I shall do all I can." Integral address leaf and free-franked signature accomplished in another hand. unknown
書籍販売業者の参照番号
: 29938
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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 8½" 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. Early and unusual and rather uncommon! unknown
書籍販売業者の参照番号
: 28251
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MANSHIP, Paul (1885-1966)
Autograph Letter Signed / Unsigned Photograph
The huge golden Prometheus figure in the fountain in front of Rockefeller Plaza in New York 1934 is one of this sculptor's best known works. ALS "Paul M" 1p 6" X 7" New York NY 1961 October 23. Addressed to Carl Haverlin president of music licensing giant Broadcast Music Inc. Fine. Regards the stir caused by the New York Civil War Centennial Commission's effort to have a casting of Manship's 1937 equestrian statue of General Ulysses S. Grant erected in front of Grant's Tomb: "Enclosed please find the letter I have just received from Mrs. Wm. Pigott Cronan Gen. U.S. Grant's Grandaughter." Boldly penned in blue ballpoint. Also present is a copy of Cronan's letter of support some newspaper clippings regarding the controversy and a few miscellaneous papers. Accompanied by a fine 10" X 8" glossy photograph showing Manship Haverlin and Bruce Catton examining a scale model of the Grant statue. Superb little collection regarding this controversial proposal. unknown
書籍販売業者の参照番号
: 25567
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NEAGLE, Dame Anna (1904-86)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Enormously popular English actress of the 1930s and '40s specializing in historical heroines "Nell Gwyn" "Victoria the Great"; returning to the stage in "Charlie Girl" she set a record with 2062 performances over seven years. IPS 11" X 14" n.p. Los Angeles CA 1940 n.d. Near fine. Beautiful high-quality full-length portrait of a young Neagle in the film "Irene" 1940 wearing an ornate period costume handsomely inscribed to an Evergreen Theatres Corporation Portland OR employee: "For Katherine Marshall -- / With every good wish -- / Anna Neagle / 1940." A superb and unusual oversize portrait -- not the kind sent out for run-of-the-mill autograph requests. With original envelope. unknown
書籍販売業者の参照番号
: 18871
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SMITH, William A (1918-89)
Signed First Day Cover
This American artist is often remembered for his friendship with Carl Sandburg which resulted in his striking 1968 U.S. postage stamp; other stamps include his award-winning 1972 "Sidney Lanier" and the 4-stamp 1973 series "Rise of the Spirit of Independence." Signed First Day Cover 6½ X 3½" cancelled in Galesburg Illinois on 6 January 1978 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single Smith-designed 13-cent "Carl Sandburg" stamp at upper right. Fine. No decorative cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address. Above the postal cancellation in blue ballpoint Smith signs and inscribes: "For Paul Johnston / William A. Smith." Small portion of original transmittal envelope present. unknown
書籍販売業者の参照番号
: 25858
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DE CORDOVA, Elsie Maass (?-?)
Signed First Day Cover / Unsigned Autograph Note
One of the nine younger siblings of American nursing martyr Clara Maass 1876-1901 who during the Spanish-American War in which yellow fever killed more combatants than combat volunteered for yellow fever experiments to determine the cause of the disease; bitten by the mosquitoes that carry the disease she became the only American to die as a result of the experiments and the public furor roused by her death brought an end to this first-ever case of informed consent human experimentation; on the 50th anniversary of her death Cuba issued a stamp in her honor and on the 100th anniversary of her birth she was a charter inductee in the American Nurses Association Hall of Fame and the United States issued a stamp in her honor. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled at Belleville New Jersey on August 18 1976 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Fine. No decorative cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address present. Single 13-cent "Clara Maass / She gave her life" stamp at upper right. Down the center vertically Maass's sister signs boldly and in full in black ballpoint. Quite nice. Also present is a stiff beige 6¼" X 3½" card unsigned on which de Cordova notes "I am also enclosing two 2-cent Cuban stamps that the Cuban government issued in 1951" and below this is affixed two pristine examples of this stamp. De Cordova's name/address label DeBary Florida is also affixed. Portion of original transmittal envelope cancelled 22 November 1976 present. Nice pair of both issues honoring this nurse signed by the only known surviving sibling 75 years after her sister's tragic death. unknown
書籍販売業者の参照番号
: 25130
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COX, Palmer (1840-1924)
Signature and Sketch
This pioneering Canadian illustrator and author appeared in "St. Nicholas Magazine" often where his "Brownies" often appeared; they debuted in book form in "The Brownies Their Book" in 1887 appearing in a dozen volumes with titles such as "The Brownies Abroad" and "The Brownies Around the World." Delightful ink sketch of a typical brownie pointing to Cox's bold signature and "Brownieland / 1898" heavy stock 4½" X 3½" card. Fine. This handsome sketch has been framed under a double dark grey and cream matte in a sleek modern 5/8" black metal all archival and handsome -- overall dimensions 11" X 10 unknown
書籍販売業者の参照番号
: 27988
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GRIBAYEDOFF, Valerian (?-?)
Signed Ink Sketch
Shortly after Joseph Pulitzer acquired the "New York World" in 1883 he hired this Russian-born writer journalist and artist -- whose fine etched portraits helped make him one of the fathers of modern newspaper illustration and incidentally helped make Pulitzer's new venture influential and profitable; he also illustrated such books as the first American edition of Tolstoy's "Ivan the Fool" 1891. Stunning original signed ink sketch heavy stock 7¼" X 9 3/4" art board n.p. n.y. Very good. Pleasantly age toned to a creamy vellum color; lower left corner triangular roughly 4" X 2¼" and lower right corner ditto roughly 2 3/4" X 1" creased and strengthened on verso but not terribly noticeable or disfiguring on recto; mounting traces on verso. A stunning head-and-shoulders portrait of General William T. Sherman in uniform later years gazing intently at the viewer. Finely executed in great detail Sherman appears tired and rather haggard with thinning hair and white beard. The eyes in particular are exceptionally well done and lifelike grabbing the viewer with their piercing intensity. Gribayedoff signs quite small at lower left noting "after photo" below his signature. We have not been able to pinpoint the occasion for this portrait or the specific photographs on which it is based but likely it accompanied a "New York World" story about Sherman. Gribayedoff originals are quite scarce and desirable. Despite mild corner damage a most handsome piece. unknown
書籍販売業者の参照番号
: 24932
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