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DREW, John (1853-1927)
Signature
John and Lionel Barrymore's uncle was himself a renowned Victorian-era actor appearing with Maude Adams in the Charles Frohman Company's famed production of "The Masked Ball" 1892-97. Large bold signature and "1898" heavy stock 3 3/4" X 2" slip n.p. Very good. Mounting traces on verso. An attractive example. unknown
Référence libraire : 24656
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BURNS, George (1896-1996)
Signed Postal Cover
Legendary longevous comedian of radio film and television with wife Gracie Allen; ironically his late-life film "The Sunshine Boys" with Walter Matthou in 1976 earned him an Oscar and began the second phase of his career. Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in the city of Burns' birth New York New York on the day of his birth January 20 1974. Single 8-cent "George Gershwin" stamp at upper right. Fine. At the center Burns pens large and bold in blue ballpoint "Best -- / George Burns." Small portion or original transmittal envelope also present. An enterprising envelope honoring another George cancelled in an appropriate place on an appropriate date. Most unusual! unknown
Référence libraire : 24446
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RUSK, Dean (1909-97)
Photograph Signed
Secretary of state under Kennedy and Johnson. Unusual PS 9" X 7" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Glossy news agency photograph from 1951 depicting the U.S. delegation to the Japanese peace treay conference in San Francisco. Seated around a table are a youngish Rusk together with John Foster Dulles Dean Acheson and several powerful Congressmen. Dean signs boldly above his image. unknown
Référence libraire : 16453
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GORDON, Vera (1886-1948)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
The epitome of Yiddish motherhood in silent films such as "Humoresque" 1920 and talkies such as "Abie's Irish Rose" 1946. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. 1923. Very good. Unusual matte finish closeup inscribed "To the boys / of Camp / Lewis / With love / Vera Gordon / 1923." Uncommon. unknown
Référence libraire : 15631
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McCUTCHEON, John T (1870-1949)
Signed Ink Drawing
Pulitzer prize-winning editorial cartoonist with the "Chicago Tribune" 1903-45. Signed ink drawing 14¼" X 17" n.p. n.y. Very good. Slightest bit of edgewear and mild soiling. Labeled "Look out for a flood of currency bills when Congress convenes" by McCutcheon along the lower margin this single-panel cartoon depicts a horde of twenty older gents -- smoky back room politicos no doubt -- hurrying from the right middle ground into the left foreground where a large finger-pointing shaped sign staked into the ground reads "To the Congress." Next to this sign stands a huddling child wrapped up from the cold and a seated dog observing the parade. The full-length figure in the lead likely represents a Western state representative wearing cowboy hat and bolo tie chomping a cigar and clutching a carpetbag in one hand and a rolled-up scroll labeled "Bill for Solution of the Currency" in the other. All of the other figures clutch similar rolls one identified as "Bill for Elastic Currency" and the others "Currency Bill." The other gents are obviously supposed to represent various types of politicians -- old-school types in top hats and formal dress Theodore Roosevelt types in more modern attire Buffalo Bill-type goateed old-timers etc. A fascinating and amusing commentary on the many currency reform measures that peppered Congressional debate in the early years of the 20th century. Signed simply "McCutcheon" at lower right as usual. unknown
Référence libraire : 18713
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TUCKER, Sophie (1884-1966)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
The last of the red-hot Mamas" a popular vaudeville singer and performer; also appeared in a handful of films such as "Broadway Melody" of 1937 and "Sensations of 1945." IPS heavy stock 3½" X 5½" n.p. n.d. ca. 1960. Very good. Tape stain at each corner and one at bottom edge close to but not touching signature. Postcard portrait though address and message side blank. Striking Maurice Seymour head-and-shoulders closeup of Tucker in later years dressed like a red-hot mama indeed in fur stole and sequined gown. Boldly inscribed in blue ballpoint near the bottom "to / Donald / Burnell / Best / wishes / Sophie / Tucker." Very striking. unknown
Référence libraire : 23030
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ABBOTT, Henry (1850-?)
Typed Note Signed
One of the great unsung American inventors and timepiece pioneers was this New Jersey watchmaker who held more than 40 patents but is remembered for the "calculagraph" a device that records times and calculates the difference; one of its first uses was in 1894 in New York where it recorded the length of telephone calls and impressed AT & T so much they installed it nationwide; his other inventions include a watch winding system that resulted in watches being wound by their stem instead of with a key and a revolutionary method for making enamel watch dials. TNS 1p 8½" X 11" New York NY 1933 October 16. Addressed to Mary B. Day librarian at Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry. Near fine. On ornate Calculagraph Company letterhead featuring at the bottom a faint engraving of the calculagraph machine being used with its slogan "It Makes No Clerical Errors" Abbott graciously notes: "It gives me great pleasure to comply with your request and I am sending in the same mail for filing in your library a copy of the pamphlet entitled: 'Watches and Men'." Large bold signature. Uncommon. unknown
Référence libraire : 20938
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SMITH, William A (1918-89)
Autograph Note Signed / Unsigned Booklet
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." ANS 1p 8¼" X 11" Pineville PA 1973 October 9. Addressed to Mr. Johnston. Near fine. Two horizontal mailing folds. Friendly "Thank you for your gratifying reaction and comment on my stamp designs." in Smith's handsome calligraphic hand. No doubt refers to his award-winning 4-stamp "Rise of the Spirit of Independence" stamps which had been released the previous month. Accompanied by a stunning 4pp heavy stock 8½" X 11" color leaflet issued in 1953. Near fine. Smith's 1978 centennial "Carl Sandburg" stamp which shows a left-facing Sandburg in profile was based on a charcoal portrait made much earlier showing a right-facing Sandburg published here for the first time in 1953 -- a full quarter century before its stamp appearance! The front cover of this glossy leaflet features this portrait which once open pages 2 and 3 shows on the lefthand side a manuscript fair copy of Sandburg's then-new poem "Names" in his distinctive script dated from Connemara Farm Flat Rock North Carolina 25 December 1952. The righthand side shows the same text beautifully typeset. Rear leaf page 4 indicates "First publication of CARL SANDBURG'S most recent poem" and "Some time ago we asked Mr. Sandburg for permission to print this poem as a keepsake for his seventy-fifth birthday party." Thus this booklet represents the true first appearance of this well-known poem which begins: "There is only one horse on the earth / and his name is All Horses. / There is only one bird in the air / and his name is All Wings. / There is only one fish in the sea / and his name is All fins." Though no publisher is cited on this bibliographically-challenged printed piece the publisher was perhaps Broadcast Music Inc. of New York -- whose president and founder Carl Haverlin was an old friend of Sandburg's and was instrumental in organizing the celebrations honoring his friend's 75th. Sandburg at that time was at the height of his fame and these fetes garnished much press coverage. It's not known how many of these booklets were produced but likely a modest number for private distribution to friends and colleagues. A superb letter and scarce printed keepsake. unknown
Référence libraire : 25860
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ALLEN, Rex (1920-99)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
One of the last of the singing cowboys known as "Mister Cowboy" and "The Arizona Cowboy" Allen starred in cowboy films of the 1950s and is credited with composing 300 songs among them "Crying in the Chapel" 1953. Uncommon glossy oversize IPS heavy stock 16" X 20" Kankakee IL 1961. Very good. Image is superb and unflawed but ink contrast is good only. Handsome head-and-shoulders closeup of a smiling Allen in plaid shirt scarf and white ten-gallon hat inscribed enormously in the light area above his hat in blue ballpoint: "To Donald / My Best Always / Rex Allen / 1961 / 'Kankakee.'" Very attractive and unusual despite mediocre ink contrast -- likely created for some cryptic promotional purpose but it bears no photographer's credit or other identifications recto or verso. Choice vintage piece probably one of a kind in this large format. Striking display item. unknown
Référence libraire : 20153
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HIRSCHFELD, Al (1903-2003)
Signed Book Illustration
Renowned and prolific caricaturist whose inimitable style captured hundreds of actors in the pages of the "New York Times" from 1929 until his death. PS 1p 4½" X 7½" n.p. n.d. ca. late 1980s. Near fine. Full-page illustration verso of text page 51 from John Mason Brown's "Insides Out: Being the Saga of a Drama Critic Who Attended His Own Opening" the London: Herbert Jenkins Limited edition ca. 1942 an operating room scene in which the patient looks backward up at the angled mirror on the wall and proclaims "Great God! Look at me up there on the wall!" Signed nicely by the artist simply "Hirschfeld" as usual at lower right in his usual black fineline. unknown
Référence libraire : 19421
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BROMFIELD, John (1922-2005)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
The handsome leading man is best remembered for television's "The Sheriff of Cochise" 1956-60 retitled "U.S. Marshal" though he also appeared in some Westerns and the 3D horror film "Revenge of the Creature." Stunning glossy IPS heavy stock 16" X 20" Chicago IL 1961 March 18. Near fine. Handsome half-length portrait of this he-man in his sheriff's getup leaning against a saddle and gazing soulfully at the viewer. In the large blank area at upper right he signed and inscribes large and bold in blue ballpoint: "To My Good Friend / Donald M. Burnell -- / Kindest Regards and Lots / of Luck -- / From / John Bromfield / U.S. Marshal / March 18 1961 / Amphitheatre -- Chicago." Ink adhesion begins quite strong though his pen began "spotting" or "dotting" during the last few lines -- still even those lines are easily legible. This incredibly attractive oversize item was likely created for some promotional purpose but it bears no photographer's credit or other markings recto or verso. Choice vintage piece signed just after the show's demise -- the pose is known though it's likely one of a kind in this format. Stunning for display. unknown
Référence libraire : 20149
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ALEXANDER, Franklin O (1897-1993)
Signed Postal Cover
Long-time "Philadelphia Evening and Sunday Bulletin" syndicated editorial cartoonist from 1942. Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" n.p. n.y. Fine. NOT a First Day Cover but a mint uncancelled example of the stamp designed by Alexander 3-cent "In Recognition of the Important Service Rendered Their Communities and Their Nation by America's Newspaperboys" at upper right. Near the center in bold red fineline Alexander signs boldly in full. Small portion of original transmittal envelope cancelled Jenkintown Pennsylvania on 1969 August 19. Most unusual item. unknown
Référence libraire : 25181
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RUGGLES, Charles (1892-1970)
Signature and Inscription
The great and prolific character actor and comedian appeared in hundreds of films such as "Charley's Aunt" 1915 and "Ruggles of Red Gap" 1916 between the teens and the 1960s. "Good luck always / Sincerely / Charlie Ruggles / to / Donald Burnell -- / 1961" on an irregularly-trimmed roughly rectangular 3" X 4½" slip n.p. Good plus. Tape stain at each corner touching upon several words but not Ruggles' signature. Accompanied by an 8" X 10" glossy black and white photograph of Ruggles a half-length pose showing Ruggles in later life leaning over a bench in workman's duds and apron clutching his glasses. Very good with slight tape stain at each corner. An interesting pair. unknown
Référence libraire : 17532
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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 6½" X 8½" 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
Référence libraire : 15276
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MURRAY, Ken (1903-88)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
This American comedian and actor of film television and radio won a special Oscar for the 1947 fantasy film "Bill and Coo" which he starred in and produced. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Very good. Superb half-length portrait of a cigar-waving Murray eyeballing Bob Hope who's holding up Murray's 1960 memoir "Life on a Pogo Stick." Murray inscribes the upper left area around his head in a funky blue ballpoint "Best regards / To Donald Burnell / from -- / Ken / Murray." Contrast good. A fun fun piece. unknown
Référence libraire : 26236
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DONNELLY, Paul C (?-?)
Signed First Day Cover
This NASA administrator served as Kennedy Space Center Test Support Officer; he directed the Apollo countdowns. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled at Kennedy Space Center Florida on 2 August 1971 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Two joined 8-cent "United States in Space" and "A Decade of Achievement" stamps at upper right. Fine. Near lower left in black fineline Donnelly signs boldly adding "Assoc Dir Ops / KSC - NASA." Small portion of original transmittal envelope also present. Uncommon. unknown
Référence libraire : 24301
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LANG, Jeanie (?-?)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
This actress and singer specialized in playing flappers in such films as "The King of Jazz" 1930 "Ballyhoo of 1930" 1930 with W.C. Fields and "Freshman Love" 1931. IPS 7" X 9" n.p. n.y. Very good. Mounting traces on verso. Charming sepia-tone head-and-shoulders portrait of a grinning young Lang at the height of her fame her short curled hair the epitome of flapper fashion. Nicely inscribed in blue fountain pen at lower right: "To Ambrose / With sincerest best wishes / always / Jeanie Lang." A lovely period piece. unknown
Référence libraire : 22540
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DILKE, Charles W (1843-1911)
Autograph Letter Signed
This British statesman was an influential member of Parliament espousing both imperialist and radical causes simultaneously; he was a member of William Gladstone's cabinet in his second administration but was ruined politically when he was cited as a correspondent in a divorce suit; his controversial life inspired the play "The Right Honourable Gentleman." ALS 3pp 4½" X 7" London England 1904 February 23. Addressed to publisher William Heinemann 1863-1920. Near fine. Marked "Private" this curious and lengthy letter showing Dilke's perplexity at the review copies of books that his wife had been receiving from Heinemann: "My wife has never reviewed a word in her life so far as she can remember altho' in the early days of the 'Saturday Review' she wrote in it upon most other topics. My wife is not even indirectly interested in English books for she has no time to read them with the exception of those of one or two personal friends and has less knowledge of the modern English book than the the ordinary reader. unknown
Référence libraire : 14372
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CREEL, George (1876-1953)
Typed Note Signed
Versatile journalist and reformer -- chairman of the U.S. Committee on Public Information 1917-19 and intimate of Woodrow Wilson chairman of the Works Progress Administration author of many books such as "Wilson and the Issues" 1916 "How We Advertised America" 1920 "War Criminals and Punishment" 1944 "Rebel at Large: Recollections of Fifty Crowded Years" 1947 and others. TNS 1p 8½" X 11" New York NY 1923 January 5. Addressed to noted literary scholar Albert Johannsen author of "The House of Beadle & Adams" the standard reference work on dime novels. Near fine. Brief cryptic "I am only too happy to do as you requested" followed by a bold attractive signature. Also present is Johannsen's partly-printed 5½" X 8½" catalogue slip. Johannsen had a large and well-known collection. unknown
Référence libraire : 19958
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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. 1928. Very good. Slight edgewear and minor soiling. Labeled "Cartoons of the Day" in cursive by McCutcheon on the lower margin this handsome three-panel piece contains three unrelated topics. The top panel titled "Mr. Hoover completes his geographical education" depicts Hoover standing between a bookcase with volumes labeled "North America" "Europe" "Far East" "Asia" and "Africa" and a table with a lamp on it reading a large volume titled "South America." The middle panel titled "A new topic monopolizes dinner table conversation" depicts a tableful of well-dressed ladies and gents encircling a lady discussing stocks; to the far left at this table sits a lone lady labeled "Prohibition" and to the right sits a lone lady labeled "Florida Boom." The lower panel titled "Government ship inspection from illegible description" depicts a clerk in the foreground gazing at a large ship named "Vestris" saying "I guess that ship looks all right" and filing out a form. Signed simply "McCutcheon" at lower right as usual. unknown
Référence libraire : 15043
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NAGEL, Charles (1899-1992)
Signed First Day Cover
This architect art historian and museum director is best remembered as the National Portrait Gallery's first director 1964-69; he also served as director of St. Louis's City Art Museum 1942-46 1955-64 and the Brooklyn Museum 1946-55. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Washington DC on 4 November 1968 and with "First Day of Issue" stamped. Fine. Single 6-cent "Chief Joseph - National Portrait Gallery" stamp at upper right. No decorative cachet at left; no recipient's name/address. Near the center in black medium marker Nagel signs large and attractive. An uncommon signature on a relevant cover. With TLS on NPG letterhead dated 5 January 1971 from Curator of Education noting Nagel's dates in office. unknown
Référence libraire : 23049
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WALSH, David I (1872-1947)
Typed Note Signed / Signed Leaflet
This Democratic politician served Massachusetts both as its 46th governor 1914-16 and as senator 1919-47. TNS 1p 8" X 10½" Washington DC 1937 April 14. Addressed to future Lincoln and Civil War scholar Arnold F. Gates 1914-93. Near fine. Light original horizontal folds. On "United States Senate" letterhead Walsh transmits present a signed copy of a recently-delivered speech. Accompanied by aforementioned speech an 8vo 8-page "Congressional Record" offprint titled "Reorganization of Federal Judiciary" being the text of the senator's radio address delivered at Carnegie Hall in New York on March 12 1937. In this fiery speech Walsh denounces President Roosevelt's controversial court-packing scheme. Signed large and bold near the bottom of the self-cover along with "Compliments of." Walsh was a well-known critic of FDR's plan to enlarge the Supreme Court making this signed memento particularly desireable. unknown
Référence libraire : 1515
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THOMAS, Lowell (1892-1981)
Photograph Signed
Not a Hollywood figure but this renowned journalist author and professional traveler was well known to film fans as the voice of "Movietone News" for many years and later host of television travel series. PS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Fine. Glossy portrait in later years standing before an ancient city Jerusalem boldly signed. unknown
Référence libraire : 15727
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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 7¼" X 9¼" 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
Référence libraire : 22616
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SKELTON, Red (1913-97)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Film and stage comedian who hosted his own television variety show for 20 years. Color IPS 5" X 7" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Handsome informal shot bearing a preprinted signature above which he adds "Eirene / Dear heart / Red Skelton. unknown
Référence libraire : 14945
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GRAY, Dolores (1924-2002)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
The noted stage actress singer and dancer is best remembered for "Annie Get Your Gun" 1947-50; in 1954 she won a Tony for "Carnival in Flanders." Unusually large IPS 11" X 14" n.p. 1976 November 13. Very good. Very minor edgewear; slight mounting traces on verso. Attractive formal head-and-shoulders pose circa 1960 inscribed big and bold "To my dear Fred / a fan and / a friend! / Best / always / Dolores / Gray / 11/13/76." Uncommon in this oversize format. unknown
Référence libraire : 22509
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ALEXANDER, Joshua W (1852-1936)
Typed Note Signed
Missouri representative later secretary of commerce under Wilson. TNS 1p 8½" X 11" Gallatin MO 1928 January 13. Addressed to Professor Albert Johannsen a professor of geology at the University of Chicago who was also a dime novel authority and author of "The House of Beadle and Adams." On letterhead of his legal and real estate business Alexander graciously complies with a request. Large full signature. Comes with a fine 8½" X 6½" glossy news agency photograph of 1921 showing Alexander seated next to his successor Herbert Hoover. unknown
Référence libraire : 16447
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AUTRY, Gene (1907-98)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Known as "The Singing Cowboy" this Western star appeared in dozens of films between 1934 and 1954; turning his attention to baseball he became successful owner of the California Angels. IPS 3½" X 3½" n.p. n.d. October 1955. Very good. Light tape stain at each corner. Original one-of-a-kind black-and-white snapshot of Autry in full cowboy regalia signing an autograph surrounded by a couple of fans. At the bottom in bold black fountain pen he inscribes and signs: "To Donald / With My best / wishes / Gene Autry." The ink skips a bit on the "ld" in "Donald" and the "st" in "best" and one tape stain imposes partly on the "G" in "Gene." Overall still an attractive example on a unique image. Likely taken at the Coliseum in Chicago. unknown
Référence libraire : 25810
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RAYE, Martha (1916-94)
Inscribed Photogaph Signed
Large-mouthed comedienne singer and actress awarded a special Oscar in 1968. IPS 7½" X 10" n.p. n.d. ca. 1970. Near fine. Informal portrait boldly inscribed "Bless you Norman / Martha / Raye. unknown
Référence libraire : 14934
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JEFFREYS, John (1759-1840)
Free-Franked Envelope
The second Earl and first Marquis of Camden served as lord lieutenant of Ireland 1795-98 secretary of war and twice president of the council; later he was chancellor of Cambridge University. Free-franked front portion of envelope 5" X 3½" Leven Oaks England 1832 January 12. Near fine. Bold red circular postal cancellation. Addressed entirely in Jeffreys' hand and signed simply "Camden" at lower left. A handsome piece. unknown
Référence libraire : 28702
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FLETCHER, Helen (?-?)
Ink-and-Crayon Signed Sketch
English artist. Original ink and crayon sketch signed with initials 1p heavy stock 6 3/4" X 4¼" sheet tipped to slightly larger sheet n.p. n.d. mid 19th century. Near fine. Charming rather primitive scene showing four horseback riders two sidesaddle ladies halted at a fork in the road asking directions from several figures standing outside a wee cottage. "Equestrian = 'Which is the road to Liphook'" and the reply "'Straight hon'" reads the caption. We have come up empty-handed in further identifying Fletcher but this is a quaint rural scene nonetheless. unknown
Référence libraire : 25987
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PRINGLE, Aileen (1895-1989)
Signature / Unsigned Photograph
This silent screen siren appeared opposite Rudolf Valentino in "Stolen Moments" 1920 and her 1924 film "Three Weeks" caused a furor; she appeared in talkies such as "Jane Eyre" throughout the 1930s and was nicknamed "Darling of the Intelligentisa" by journalists because of her literary friendships and second husband novelist James M. Cain. "For Richard / from / Aileen Pringle in black fineline on a fine heavy stock 5" X 3" card dated by her 26 March 1985 at upper right. Fine. With original envelope. Accompanied by a fine 4 3/4" X 7½" heavy stock sepia-tone half-length portrait of her at the height of her fame bearing printed inscription and signature. A superb pair. unknown
Référence libraire : 19049
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COQUELIN, Benoit-Constant (1841-1909)
Signed initials Calling Card
Legendary French actor and manager with the Comedie-Francaise 1860-92 renowned for his performance in "Cyrano de Bergerac." Signed "C.C." and inscribed in French printed calling card 4" X 2¼" Paris France n.d. Near fine. Accompanied by a fine 8½" X 11" steel engraved full-length portrait titled "Coquelin as Mascarille in the 'Precieuses Ridicules'" Plate LXXXIX from the 1889 "Century Gallery of One Hundred Portraits. unknown
Référence libraire : 25570
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LUCKHARDT, Arno B (1885-1957)
Autograph Letter Signed
This American physiologist is best known for having co-discovered a better laughing gas. ALS 1p 5" X 6½" Wurzburg Bavaria 1925 April 14. Addressed to Maxine Huebner. Very good. Minor mounting traces on verso. Gracious note thanking an Iowa school teacher for "the honor done me by your class." Unusual. unknown
Référence libraire : 20931
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RAINER, Luise (born 1909)
Photograph Signed
This Austrian actress won an Oscar for "The Great Ziegfield" 1936. Color PS 11" X 8½" n.p. n.d. ca. 1975. Near fine. Book photograph a reproduction of a colorful lobby card for Rainer's 1938 film "The Toy Wife" showing Rainer sandwiched between leading men Melvyn Douglas and Robert Young boldly signed by her in later years in red fineline with "Most Sincerely" across her pale green dress. Quite handsome. unknown
Référence libraire : 22510
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ROGERS, Will, Jr (1912-93)
Photograph Signed
The son of the beloved humorist played his old man in "The Story of Will Rogers" 1950 and appeared in a number of other films; briefly a California representative 1943-44; committed suicide. PS 4 3/4" X 7" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Vintage sepia-tone matte finish portrait showing a seated Rogers in cowboy garb smiling in typical Will Rogers Sr. fashion -- probably a publicity pose for "The Story of Will Rogers." Boldly signed at upper right in blue ballpoint "Best Wishes / Will Rogers Jr." in his usual cramped script. Accompanied by a 5½" X 3¼" heavy stock printed promotional postcard for an Illinois showing of "The Story of Will Rogers. unknown
Référence libraire : 17508
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VOGEL, Ferdinand (?-?)
Signed Postal Cover / Autograph Note Signed
German-born American photographer; in 1933 he served as still photographer for the 1933 Arnold Fanck mountaineering film "SOS Eisberg" which featured Leni Riefenstahl. Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" n.p. n.y. Single 4-cent "George W. Norris" stamp at upper right. At lower left in blue ballpoint Vogel signs boldly. NOT a First Day Cover but a choice example of this 1961 stamp subtitled "'Gentle Knight of. Progressive Ideals'" featuring Vogel's portrait of the long-time Nebraska senator 1861-1944. Also an ANS 1p heavy stock 6¼" X 3½" card n.p. New York NY 1971 July 23. Addressed to Paul Johnston. Fine. Gracious note to an admirer returning the postal card and apologizing for delay. Original envelope present signed again with return address in Vogel's hand on verso. unknown
Référence libraire : 25303
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WAGNER, Robert F (1910-91)
Photograph Signed
The son of Senator Robert F. Wagner was a three-term mayor of New York City 1954-65 U.S. Ambassador to Spain 1968-69 and envoy to the Vatican 1978-81. PS 10" X 8" n.p. n.y. 1964. Very good. "Official Photo" an informal glossy closeup of Wagner in suit and tie seated behind his desk. In a light area at upper left he signs boldly in full in blue fountain pen. With Typed Note Signed from assistant on mayoral letterhead transmitting this photograph. unknown
Référence libraire : 27609
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PRIETO, Manuel Garcia (1859-1938)
Document Signed
This Spanish jurist and politician served as prime minister briefly several times; also served as minister of the Interior 1905-06 minister of Justice 1905-06 minister of Public Works 1906-10 minister of State 1910-12 and president of the Council of Ministers 1912-23. DS 2pp recto and verso 8½" X 12" Madrid Spain 1913 April 15. Very good. Titled in Spanish "Court of First Instance of This City" this partly-printed document is a "Sentence Extract" and reports that 48-year-old former banker Sergio Beliavsky a Russian from St. Petersburg was found guilty of murdering 37-year-old jeweler Alejandro Petrovicz from Odessa. He is sentenced to five years in prison payment of court costs 1987 pesetas 40 centimes and restitution to Petrovicz's family 12000 pesetas. At lower left above the circular red inkstamp of the "Tribunal Correccional de 1a. Instancia Madrid" Prieto as president of this court signs large and bold in brown ink. Attractive intriguing document -- worthy of further research. unknown
Référence libraire : 28323
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JANNEY, Leon (1917-80)
Signature
Juvenile star of the original "Our Gang" series and other films; also starred in radio series such as "The Parker Family." Scarce signature and date 1969 November 1 on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Référence libraire : 19005
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HUNTLEY, Chet (1911-74)
Signed Postal Cover
This broadcast journalist teamed with David Brinkley for nightly newscasts from 1956 to 1970. Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in the city of Huntley's birth Cardwell Montana on the day of his birth 10 December 1969. 5-cent "C.M. Russell American Artist" and 1-cent "Thomas Jefferson" stamp at upper right. At lower left below the postal cancellation Huntley signs boldly in black ballpoint. NOT a First Day Cover but an enterprising admirer has had this cover specially stamped in the right city on the right date. Small portion of original transmittal envelope also present. unknown
Référence libraire : 24399
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FOLSOM, Marion B (1893-1976)
Typed Letter Signed
This long-time Eastman Kodak executive helped draft the original Social Security Act in 1934; in 1955 he succeeded the first secretary of Health Education and Welfare Oveta Culp Hobby serving until 1958. TLS 1p 6½" X 9" Washington DC 1955 August 26. Addressed to noted Lincoln/Civil War scholar ARNOLD F. GATES 1914-93. Near fine. Apparently Gates had heard that Folsom was a Civil War buff and had sent him literature of the Civil War Round Table of New York of which he was an officer. Folsom thanks him adding: "Someone has just given me a copy of the 'Decisive Battles of the Civil War' and it is an excellent book. The maps are the best I have seen. I hope to get a chance this fall to go to the battle fields I have not yet covered and this book will be quite helpful." Nice full signature in blue fountain pen. unknown
Référence libraire : 28339
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SEATON, Frederick A (1909-74)
Signature / Unsigned Photograph
Nebraska senator 1951-52 and secretary of the interior under Eisenhower 1956-61. Boldly penned "Fred A. Seaton / Sec'y Interior" in black fineline and dated by him "2-29-72" on a fine heavy stock 5" X 3" card. With original envelope. Accompanied by an oustanding original glossy black-and-white 9" X 7" news agency photograph an Oval Office scene with President Eisenhower at left chatting with four gents. Printed caption at bottom dates this image 12 June 1957 and describes the scene: "Three members of the legislature of the Virgin Islands called at the White House today to pay their respects to President Eisenhower." In the middle is "Interior Secretary Fred Seaton who introduced the trio." A sharp pair. unknown
Référence libraire : 19084
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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 5½" X 8½" 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
Référence libraire : 31347
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CRAMPTON, George S (1874-1962)
Typed Letter Signed / Inscribed Photograph Signed
A giant in the world of ophthalmology this oculist and inventor is best known for pioneering the development of the industrial borescope and other optical devices in use today; in 1920 he founded Lexon Instrument Company. TLS 1p 8½" X 11" Philadelphia PA 1957 January 12. Addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Bruno J. Gianetti. Very good. Cordial letter reading in part: "Dear Parents of a fortunate boy aged two named George: One of the finest things that can happen to a child is to have parents who are vitally interested in his future. It is a pleasure to meet such people. After the pleasant compliment you have paid me it is indeed fitting that I comply with your request for a photograph. One of the best photographs I have ever had taken was done at the request of my students of the Graduate School of the University of Pennsylvania and this I propose giving you rather than a latter more decrepid one taken this year." Bold full signature in black ink. Crampton also pencils "also his birthday" near his signature. Also present is the aforementioned photograph: IPS verso 8" X 10" Philadelphia PA 1958 February 12. Quite heavy stock half-length portrait of an older Crampton in three-piece suit hands in pockets gazing steely-eyed at the viewer. Nicely inscribed and signed by him on the verso in blue fountain pen: "George S. Crampton M.D. Born March 10 - 1874 / 2031 Locust Street Philadelphia 3 Pa. / My Best Wishes to / George Raymond Gianetti Born June 17 1954 / February 12 - '58." An exceptional pair. unknown
Référence libraire : 31338
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BARCA, Don Francisco (1831-83)
Photograph Signed
This noted career diplomat served as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of Spain to the United States; distraught at a refusal to prolong his U.S. assignment he committed suicide in New York at age 52. PS 4¼" X 6½" n.p. n.y. Near fine. Handsome sepia tone cabinet portrait a head-and-shoulders image of an intent-looking Barca in suit and tie. Large ornate decorative backstamp of Washington DC photographer G.W. Davis. Below his image on the blank margin is the diplomat's carefully penned full signature "Senor Don Francisco Barca" in black ink. A superb and uncommon image. unknown
Référence libraire : 31336
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RYAN, Thomas (1837-1914)
Document Signed
This career politician served as a Republican congressman from Pennsylvania 1877-89 U.S. Ambassador to Mexico 1889-93 and Assistant Secretary of the Interior under McKinley and Roosevelt 1897-1907. Printed DS 1p 8" X 10½" Washington DC 1898 December 2. Very good. Mildly age toned. Handsome printed certificate in a variety of ornamental typefaces with American Eagle crest testifying to the authenticity of a copy of a document from the Office of the Commissioner of Pensions signed boldly by H. CLAY EVANS 1843-1921 -- at that time Commissioner of Pensions 1897-1902 and previously two-time mayor of Chattanooga Republican congressman from Tennessee 1889-91. Further statement below this testifies to Evans' position and is signed boldly by Ryan as "Acting Secretary of the Interior" -- the then-current interior secretary Cornelius Bliss apparently temporarily out of commission. Large red flute-edged paper seal at lower left intact and handsome as are the two lengths of baby blue silk ribbon that run underneath it and up to the upper left of the document. An attractive and interesting item. unknown
Référence libraire : 31343
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WASHBURN, Bryant (1889-1963)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
This leading man of crime and drama left the Chicago stage to appear in more than 300 films mostly silents starting at the Essanay Studios in 1913 right when they switched from their Chicago base to a California location; he often appeared in supporting roles in talkies finally retiring in 1947. IPS 3¼" X 5" n.p. 1913. Near fine. Superb sepia-tone oval-shaped head-and-shoulders portrait of a handsome young Washburn in suit and tie. Across his chest he boldly inscribes and signs in a dark ink: "Very Sincerely / Bryant Washburn / 'Essanay' / 1913." Washburn had just signed on with the up-and-coming Chicago firm -- he was local talent -- which was founded in 1907 and made its name largely with Charlie Chaplin and Ben Turpin comedies. A choice example dated from the first days of his long film career. unknown
Référence libraire : 31333
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D'ORSAY, Fifi (1904-83)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
This Canadian-born American actress of vaudeville and films often played French girls in such movies as "They Had to See Paris" 1929 with Will Rogers "Hot for Paris" 1930 "Three Legionnaires" 1937 and many others. IPS 7½" X 9½" n.p. January 1935. Near fine. Handsome sepia-tone closeup portrait of D'Orsay and then husband actor Maurice Hill smiling cheek to cheek. In a light portion at upper left she signs and inscribes boldly in blue ink: "To Eddie Kesner / a real live booster / Best of luck / Maurice and Fifi-Hill / Jan. 1935." D'Orsay married Hill in 1933 and divorced him in 1938 so photographs signed with this married name are uncommon. A delightful vintage image beautifully signed. unknown
Référence libraire : 31341
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MALLORY, Stephen R (1834-1907)
Document Signed
The namesake son of the Florida senator and Confederacy's Secretary of the Navy 1812-73 himself served in the Confederate Navy then was elected Florida representative 1891-95 and senator 1897-1907. Printed DS 1p 8" X 3 3/4" Pensacola Florida n.y. likely 1897. Near fine. Lightly age toned. Printed receipt noting "RECEIVED of the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Park Commission one copy of its Atlas of the Chickamauga and Chattanooga battlefields" boldly signed by the new senator "Hon. S.R. Mallory" in thick brown ink also noting his address as "Pensacola Fla." Congress first printed this commemorative volume in 1897 thus dating this signature; it sold well enough that a second printing of 4000 sets appeared in 1901. An attractive piece. unknown
Référence libraire : 31316
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