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EISENACH, Franz (1918-98)
Photograph Signed
This German Luftwaffe fighter ace and Knight's Cross winner flew 319 combat missions on the Eastern front and North African campaign during World War Two downing 129 enemy aircraft. PS 4" X 6" n.p. n.y. Fine. Handsome modern black and white print of a head-and-shoulders portrait of a young Eisenach in uniform wearing his Knight's Cross signed boldly by him in black fineline on the blank lower margin. Quite striking. unknown
Référence libraire : 37725
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BORCHERS, Adolf (1913-96)
Photograph Signed
This German Luftwaffe fighter ace and Knight's Cross recipient took part in the Spanish Civil War invasion of Poland Battle of France and Battle of Britain and is credited with downing 132 enemy aircraft in 800 missions mainly on the Eastern Front. PS 3½" X 4 3/4" n.p. n.y. Near fine. Modern sepia-tone print of a head-and-shoulders portrait of a young Borchers in uniform wearing his Knight's Cross. There's a faint facsimile signature of Borchers running across the bottom margin and Borchers signs boldly above this in think blue ink. An attractive later life example. unknown
Référence libraire : 37723
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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 6¼" 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
Référence libraire : 37721
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SCHOENERT, Rudolf (1911-88)
Photograph Signed
The seventh highest-scoring night fighter ace of the German Luftwaffe Schoenert pioneered the use of upward-firing guns; he is credited with 65 downed enemy aircraft in 376 combat missions. Twice-signed PS 4" X 5 3/4" n.p. n.y. Fine. Modern high quality black and white postcard head-and-shoulders portrait in uniform showing his Knight's Cross signed boldly later in life across the bottom of the image and also vertically along the right side blank margin. unknown
Référence libraire : 37722
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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 enemy 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
Référence libraire : 37720
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SPALDING, Albert (1888-1953)
Autograph Document Signed
This American violinist son of the sporting goods tycoon was a popular solo performer and also composed two violin concerti an orchestras suite and other violin pieces. ADS 1p 11" X 7" New York NY n.y. ca. 1930. Very good. Evenly age toned. Front portion only of a large beige envelope signed "A. Spalding" at upper left with return address in his hand and addressed to Chicago musician and music school founder John Leiser. Theodore Roosevelt 5-cent stamp cancelled though cancellation bears no date. Accompanied by a modern glossy book photograph a reproduction of a superb half-length portrait of a standing Spalding in middle age sporting three-piece suit fiddle tucked casually under one arm hand wielding bow and other fist resting jauntily on hip. A nifty pair. unknown
Référence libraire : 22495
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LIEBLING, George (1865-1946)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
The brother of noted pianists Sally a master pupil of Liszt and Emil was himself a noted German-American composer and pianist. Superb IPS 8" X 10" n.p. 1927 November 22. Near fine. A choice almost sepia tone head-and-shoulders of the balding mustachioed musician. A facsimile white "signature" appears in white at lower left on top of his shoulder and Liebling signs here large and bold on top of in effect obscuring this in black ink dating it beneath his signature and above it adding: "To / Mr. John L. / Leiser / with best / wishes / and / in kind / remembrance / of." Quite handsome and interesting -- and rather scarce as well. unknown
Référence libraire : 24629
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MONTGOMERY, Florence (1843-1923)
Autograph Note Signed
This popular and prolific English novelist is best known for children's books ranging from "A Very Simple Story" 1866 to "Behind the Scenes in a Schoolroom" 1914. ANS 1p 4½" X 7" n.p. 1902 December 20. Addressed to "Sir." Very good. Mild bit of age toning. On pale green letterhead Montgomery graciously informs an admirer "I have much pleasure in sending you the autograph you ask me for." Accomplished boldly in black ink in a fair hand as flowery as her fiction. From the collection of University of Chicago geology professor Albert Johannsen 1871-1962 author of "The House of Beadle and Adams and Its Dime and Nickel Novels" 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
Référence libraire : 26890
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SOPKIN, Abraham L (?-?)
Photograph Signed
Violinist. PS Underwood 10" X 12½" Chicago IL 1925 March 12. Fine. Odd pose contemplating his violin. unknown
Référence libraire : 28667
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ARBUTHNOT, John (1667-1735)
Signature and Salutation
Queen Anne's physician in ordinary 1705-14 is better known as a close friend of Swift Gay and Pope with whom he founded the Scriblerus Club; among his many political pamphlets was "The History of John Bull" 1727 which created the stereotype of John Bull the typical Englishman. Signature and salutation clipped from an ALS 1p 4½" X 2¼" n.p. n.y. Near fine. Typical light brown ink. Reads in full: "and I remain / My Dear Sir / Your very trusty / Arbuthnot" on the recto while the verso bears about 19 words in his hand -- obviously an excerpt from a letter. A most attractive example and rather uncommon. unknown
Référence libraire : 20976
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HURLBUT, William J (1883-1957)
Typed Manuscript Signed
Prolific American playwright novelist and screenplay writer "Bride of Frankenstein" 1935 "Imitation of Life" 1934. TMS 1p 8½" X 11" n.p. n.y. dated 1923 February 22 in pencil in another hand. Very good. Quite mild age toning; four-punched at left margin not affecting text. Page from "Act I" of Hurlbut's play "Hail and Farewell" which was filmed in 1925 under the title "The Heart of a Siren." This double spaced page notes "April 1870" and begins by setting the scene: "The scene is the terrace of a hotel at Nice looking out to sea." and proceeds with dialogue between Comtesse Chateauriand and Comtesse d'Avillier. Almost no handwritten corrections -- only several small pencilled grammatical changes. Along the bottom in light black fountain pen it is inscribed and signed: "This is a page from the first draft / of 'Hail & Farewell' you are more / than welcome to it if it will make / a part of your collection / William Hurlbut." From the collection of Albert Johannsen 1871-1962 a University of Chicago geology professor who authored "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 and accompanied by Johannsen's original 8½" X 11" file folder bearing a printed "Collection of Albert Johannsen" label partly filled in by Johannsen. unknown
Référence libraire : 26720
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LEIPER, Maria (1906-98)
Typed Note Signed
Simon & Schuster's senior editor for thirty years was responsible for a large and wide array of titles from the early works of Rachel Carson and Mary McCarthy to Albert Einstein's "Evolution of Physics" from Josephine Johnson's Pulitzer Prize-winning "Now in November" to Langston Hughes' "Stories." TNS 1p 5½" X 8½" New York NY 1936 December 29. Addressed to Philip Stevenson. Very good. Mild age toning. On Simon and Schuster letterhead Leiper tells novelist Stevenson 1896-1965 Oscar-nominated for his "Story of G.I. Joe" screenplay: "Can you show us a couple of chapters as well as a synopsis" And she chides him "I may as well say quite frankly now that it is difficult to judge a novel by so little material as that." With original envelope. unknown
Référence libraire : 24717
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PRAED, Winthrop M (1802-39)
Free-Franked Envelope
This English member of the House of Parliament is better known for lightweight satirical verse such as "Stanzas to the Speaker Asleep" and other witty society pieces. Front panel of free-franked envelope 1p 5" X 3" St. Leonard's on Sea England 1836 January 11. Very good. Interesting "Hastings Penny Post" cancellation. Handsome piece addressed in Praed's hand to "The Elder Brethren / of the / Trinity House / London" and franked by him at lower left. Praed died at the young age of thirty-seven making his autograph somewhat uncommon. unknown
Référence libraire : 22665
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MESSAGER, Andre (1853-1929)
Autograph Letter Signed
French composer and conductor. ALS in French 1p 4½" X 6¼" Paris France 1922 February 24. Addressed to "Mon cher Franz." Near fine. Nice music content: "You must direct the Colonne concert from the 19th of March and give the first scene of the third act of Parsifal. Can I count on your cooperation Delmas has accepted singing Gurnemary. Naturally he read it without understanding it. I am waiting for a good yes." Most attractive. unknown
Référence libraire : 25043
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ALBERT, Eugen di (1864-1932)
Autograph Quotation Signed
This German pianist and opera composer served as court pianist at Weimar; his compositions include the verismo-style opera "Tiefland" 1903 and "Die toten Augen" 1916 as well as a symphony piano concertos and string quartets. AQS irregular 6½" X 3½" Bremen Germany 1895 January 8. Good only. Cut in an irregular shape with some age spots; heavy mounting traces on verso. Large and bold signature near upper left and below this a quite small place and date; to right of this is an unattributed quotation in German: "Die Menschen sind alle dem Bosen ergeben; wohl Dem der den Kampf besteht." Interesting despite flaw. unknown
Référence libraire : 22376
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ZWILLING, Edward H "Dutch" (1888-1978)
Signature
Early outfielder with the Chicago Whales Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox debuting in 1910; later team manager. Large bold signature in blue ballpoint on a lined 5" X 3" card n.p. n.d. Fine. A superb later life example. Rather uncommon. unknown
Référence libraire : 23941
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NORENA, Eide (1884-1968)
Autograph Note Signed
This major Norwegian soprano debuted in 1907 at the National Theatre but it was at La Scala in 1924 under Toscanini that her career took off making her a favorite at the Paris Opera and the Metropolitan Opera. ANS 2pp heavy stock 5½" X 3 3/4" Paris France 1929 December 13. Addressed to "My dear" American expatriate pianist and music critic Irving Schwerke 1893-1975. Fine. On her embossed "Plaza Athenee" correspondence card the diva tells Schwerke that "I hope you are able to hear us all on sunday Brownlee Sullivan B -- and I -- Must see you one day soon -- Brussel was a great triumph." Signed simply "Norena." A handsome example from the height of her fame. unknown
Référence libraire : 25037
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CHOATE, Joseph H (1832-1917)
Typed Letter Signed
This powerful attorney and diplomat is best remembered for having prosecuted the Tweed Ring and Standard Oil; he also served as U.S. ambassador to Great Britain and head of the U.S. delegation to the second International Peace Conference at The Hague. TLS 2pp separate leaves 8" X 10½" New York NY 1908 February 25. Addressed to General Horatio C. King 1837-1918 Medal of Honor-winning Civil War officer. Very good. Lightly evenly age toned. King a Dickinson alumni whose uncle Charles was the college president served as Dickinson College trustee from 1896 to 1918 and also penned many of the school's songs. He had asked Choate to deliver an address on the occasion of Dickinson's 125th anniversary to which Choate here responds: "I regret very much to say that. I have found it utterly impossible to accept your invitation to attend the one hundred and twenty-fifth anniversary of Dickinson College and deliver the address which I should have been glad to do on every account because of the importance of the occasion and especially because you as President of the Alumni have the matter in charge and are to preside on that occasion. But in truth I have found my time and attention to necessary duties so seriously invaded by what I have already done in that line during the present season that it is not possible for me to give any more time to it. As you will realize I have many matters personal professional and semi-public to which I am committed and which I cannot possibly neglect." Nice full signature. With small 4¼" X 6 3/4" turn-of-the-century book-weight likely a frontispiece portrait of Choate. unknown
Référence libraire : 31176
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CAREY, Mathew (1760-1839)
Autograph Letter Signed
Irish publisher who fled to America where he founded the influential "Pennsylvania Herald" "Columbian Magazine" and others. ALS 1p 7 3/4" X 9 3/4" Philadelphia PA 1834 May 12. Addressed to Isaac S. Lyn. Very good. Minor binding traces along left margin; minor age toning. "I send you two of my publications." Complains about not being sent postage. Uncommon. unknown
Référence libraire : 22673
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BUCK, Gene (1886-1957)
Autograph Letter Signed
The cofounder of the American Society of Composers Artists and Performers in 1914 and later president composed numerous hit songs for the Ziegfield Follies. ALS 1p 7" X 10½" Great Neck NY 1947 January 16. Addressed to Neil MacNeil. Fine. To this "New York Times" executive attempting to arrange speakers for the Dutch Treat Club Buck comments: "I know he J. Edgar Hoover is a very busy guy these days but he has never broken his word with me in 20 years. Heíll come and I trust it will be soon." With original envelope addressed by Buck. Accompanied by a superb 8½" X 6½" news agency photograph of 1947 showing Buck with bandleader Fred Waring and lyricist Deems Taylor at a Senate hearing protesting juke boxes -- itself a quite scarce and desirable image. unknown
Référence libraire : 28470
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KOUNTZ, Richard (1896-1950)
Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
American composer of "Spanish Love Song." AMuQS 1p 9½" X 4 3/4" n.p. n.d. Very good. On printed music notation paper Kountz writes out in black ink two lines of words and music from "The Dawn Brought Me Love & You" identifies and signs it. unknown
Référence libraire : 28661
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MELCHOIR, Lauritz (1890-1973)
Signature
Danish-born American tenor known for Wagnerian roles who also appeared in a handful of films from the late '40s and early '50s. Attractive signature in blue fineline heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1968 January 1. Near fine. With original envelope. unknown
Référence libraire : 19078
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SAMSON, FrancoisJ (1924-70)
Autograph Letter Signed
French composer and chapel master of Dijon Cathedral. ALS in French 2pp 5¼" X 8¼" n.p. Dijon France 1949 June 12. Addressed to Chicago pianist John Leiser. Near fine. Excellent music content in which Samson discusses in his tiny neat script success lists early sacred music his choir is recording and comments on the suffering left behind by the war. With original stamped envelope addressed in Samson's hand. A great example and exceptionally early. unknown
Référence libraire : 28695
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PINZA, Ezio (1892-1957)
Signature and Inscription
This popular Italian-American operatic basso one of the greats of the first half of the 20th century appeared at the Metropolitan Opera from 1926 to 1948; post opera he appeared in some films and on Broadway in "South Pacific" in 1949. Large bold attractive "To Mr. / Preston Sawyer / Very Sincerely / Ezio Pinza / S. Francisco 1930" boldly penned in black fountain pen on a pristine cream-colored 6" X 3 3/4" autograph album leaf. Near fine. At right center a 1" X 1½" magazine photograph of Pinza has been neatly affixed. A superb example of this rather uncommon signature. From the collection of noted collector Preston Sawyer 1899-1968 California journalist and historical writer. unknown
Référence libraire : 27131
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BLUEGE, Oswald "Ossie" (1900-85)
Signature / Unsigned Photograph
Washington Senators third baseman debuting in 1922 and retiring in 1939. Large bold signature in blue fineline heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1971 August 20. Fine. With original envelope. Accompanied by a superb original black-and-white 1944 news agency glossy photograph International News Photo 8½" X 6½". Original mimeographed newsprint text sheet present. Titled "Vice Pres. Wallace Tosses Out First Ball" this text reads in part: "Vice Pres. Henry Wallace throws out the first ball at the game between the Washington Senators and the Philadelphia Athletics opening the 1944 season. Vice Pres. Henry Wallace and Ossie Bluege Manager of the Wash. Senators." Standing alongside the ball-throwing veep is a grinning Bluege. A scarce and desireable vintage image. unknown
Référence libraire : 27426
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RAMPAL, Jean-Pierre (1922-2000)
Signature
French flutist whose style and virtuosity defied the common wisdom that flute recitals draw small crowds; Poulenc and Jolivet composed special works for him. Flamboyant scrawl heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. dated 1980 February 4 in another hand. Fine. With "Compliments of" card from his manager and original envelope. unknown
Référence libraire : 20949
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LOMBARDO, Victor (1911-94)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
This big band leader was the youngest brother of celebrated Royal Canadians bandleader Guy of "Auld Lang Syne" fame. IPS Kriegsmann 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Fine. Lovely vintage head-and-shoulders portrait in suit and tie boldly inscribed in blue ink in a light area at lower right "Best Wishes / to Ken / Victor Lombardo. unknown
Référence libraire : 13925
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OLCOTT, Chauncey (1860-1932)
Signature and Inscription
American tenor and songwriter remembered for popular Irish ballads such as "My Wild Irish Rose" 1899 also the name of the 1947 film version of his life and "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling" 1912 Large and bold "Yours in Irish / Chauncey Olcott / 1906" in deep brown ink heavy stock 3½" X 2½" card n.p. Very good. Mild age toning. A handsome example with an appropriate inscription. unknown
Référence libraire : 26927
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ZORN, WL "Bill" (?-?) W L
Autograph Note Signed
All-American fullback with Amos Alonzo Stagg's famed University of Chicago team and member of the group that beat Princeton 9-0 in their first game in 1921; later a long-time respected coach of the University of Wisconsin's Blugolds basketball team. ANS 1p 6" X 6" n.p. Eau Claire WI n.y. 1983 March 11. Addressed to Richard Laade. Near fine. On pale green stationery Zorn packs good content into this brief note: "You are going back a long ways. 'Timme Thomas and Zorn will wish they had never been born.' Quote from papers in 1921 Chicago 9 Princeton 0. I have an autograph which says This is the way I look at 99 and this is the way I write signed Amos Alonzo Stagg. He kept going until 102. Many of my team mates are gone. Fritz Crisler the last one Ive heard off." Boldly penned in black ballpoint. unknown
Référence libraire : 26113
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ROCHEFORT, Bennett H (1896-1981)
Signature
First baseman who debuted in 1914 with the Philadelphia Phillies. Unusual double signature: "Playing name -- / Bennett H. Rochefort / Legal name -- / Bennett H.R. Gilbert" in black ballpoint on a 5" X 3" card n.p. n.d. Near fine. Later life example. Quite uncommon. unknown
Référence libraire : 23108
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FINCK, Henry T (1854-1926)
Autograph Letter Signed
Author; music critic for the "New York Evening Post" 1881-1924. ALS 1p 5½" X 8½" Bethel ME 1924 September 9. Addressed to pianist John Leiser. Fine. Discouraging advice to a would-be musician: ".The field is horribly overcrowded. Better make your living some other way and keep music for your pleasure." What aspiring musician wants to hear advice such as this: "You love music now; you will not if you become a professional." Recommends one of his books and also Cooke's "Great Pianists on Piano Playing." With original envelope addressed by Finck. Comes with fine studio portrait 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. dated on verso 1927 July 26 in another hand. Inscribed on the verso by Finck's widow ABBIE H.C. FINCK to John Leiser. With front portion of original envelope addressed in her hand. unknown
Référence libraire : 27443
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GALENTO, Tony "Two Ton" (1909-79)
Autograph Note Signed
This heavyweight boxing contender is famed for proclaiming "I'll moider da bum" before each bout. ANS 1p irregularly-trimmed roughly rectangular 7½" X 4" sheet n.p. n.d. ca. 1957. Addressed to "Friend Donald." Very good. Several small tape stains at the margins touching upon several words including the "to" in "Galento". "I am down in the Everglades Florida" Galento writes an admirer "playing the part of a character called 'Beef' in a movie called 'Across the Everglades' produced by the Schulberg Productions look for it this winter in your local movie house. Keep punching." "Wind Across the Everglades" a drama set in early Florida was written produced and directed by Budd Schulberg and starred Burl Ives Christopher Plummer Gypsy Rose Lee and Peter Falk. It was released in 1958 thereby dating this undated piece to approximately 1958. An interesting item written from on location. Uncommon. unknown
Référence libraire : 17514
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BECK, Zinn B (1885-1981)
Signature
St. Louis Cardinals and New York Yankees third baseman debuting in 1913 and retiring in 1918. Nice old-age signature in blue ballpoint 3" X 5" card n.p. n.y. Fine. Rather uncommon. unknown
Référence libraire : 29328
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GEORGES, Alexandre (1850-1938)
Autograph Letter Signed
French opera composer. Brief ALS in French 1p 6" X 4½" n.p. Paris France 1921 June 17. Addressed to A. Dandeld. Very good. Writing on an aerogramme Georges asks about a Sonia Herma as a possible singer for three fall concerts; complains about the difficulty of finding good singers. unknown
Référence libraire : 27448
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(RUTH, Babe). McBRIDE, John (?-?)
Inscribed First Day Cover
The Game of the Century" is how the very first All-Star Game of July 6 1933 at Chicago's Comiskey Park is described when Babe Ruth whacked a two run home run off NFL pitcher Bill Halahan in the third inning -- and the photo of him doing so became one of the most famed baseball photos ever -- with White Sox bat boy John McBride in the background. Inscribed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Chicago Illinois on 6 July 1983 and with "First Day of Issue" stamped. Fine. Single 20-cent "Babe Ruth" stamp at upper right. No decorative cachet at left; no recipient's name/address. Large bold inscription and signature in black ballpoint fills most of the entire left half: "With Best Wishes to / Paul Johnston from / the old Bat Boy of 1933 / John McBride / The Babe was quite a guy and also / the greatest athlete of this Century." Fine display piece. unknown
Référence libraire : 22904
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PEALE, Norman Vincent (1898-1993)
Signed First Day Cover
Popular American clergyman author of "The Power of Positive Thinking" 1952 and other bestsellers. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Washington DC on 5 November 1970 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single 6-cent "Christmas" stamp at upper right. Fine. At lower left beneath the postal cancellation Peale signs his normal large bold handsome full signature in black fineline. Small portion of original transmittal envelope also present. unknown
Référence libraire : 24501
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BEUTER, Charles (?-1964)
Signature and Inscription
When the U.S. Navy Band was created by Act of Congress in 1925 this lieutenant was named its first leader; under his tutelage it played for many historic occasions such as Charles Lindbergh's return in 1927 from his trans-Atlantic flight and Admiral Richard E. Byrd's return in 1929 from his South Pole Flight; he founded the Navy School of Music in 1935 to help supply qualified musicians to the band. "Lieut Chas Beuter U.S.N / Leader U.S. Navy Band / Wash. D.C. / Regards" in bold blue fountain pen on a pale yellow 5½" X 4½" slip dated at bottom October 1929 in another hand. Very good. A small newspaper portrait of Beuter is affixed to the lower left portion not affecting writing. Interesting and unusual. This was signed at a Chautauqua meeting where Beuter gave a lecture or performance. unknown
Référence libraire : 18451
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HAGEN, Theodore (1823-71)
Autograph Letter Signed
Prolific music writer author of "Civilization and Music" and "Musical Novels" and editor of "Musical Gazette." ALS 1p 5" X 8" New York NY 1864 December 16. Addressed to J.P. Snell. Very good. Minor binding traces along left edge. Gracious attempt to help an early collector of music autographs: "I will see what I can do for you with regard to the matter you mention; but you must give me time and have patience." Adds a postscript: "I just came across with one of Charles Grobe's letters which I enclose. unknown
Référence libraire : 14321
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GILBERT, Johnny (?-1990) and GOELZ, Billy (1918-2002)
Photograph Signed
Popular Midwest wrestling champions of the '50s and '60s holders of many titles a celebrated tag team. PS 5" X 3½" n.p. Chicago IL n.y. July 1960. Very good. Minor yellowish tape stain at each corner not terribly disfiguring and well away from signatures. Original black-and-white snapshot likely one of a kind showing what appears to be an arena dressing room probably Chicago's Amphitheatre with a smiling Gilbert and Goelz in wrestling trunks side by side. At upper right in a darkish area Gilbert inscribes it in red fineline marker "My / Best / Partner / Johnny Gilbert." Across his chest also in red fineline Goelz boldly signs. Contrast on Gilbert fair to good contrast on Goelz excellent. A unique image of two stars posing for a fan from the Golden Age of Wrestling. unknown
Référence libraire : 22713
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PYTLAK, Frank (1908-77)
Autograph Note Signed
Debuting in 1932 this Cleveland Indians catcher also played for the Boston Red Sox retiring in 1946. ANS 1p 4" X 5" n.p. 1973 June 28. Near fine. "I want to thank you for the priviledge of rendering you my autograph. I think it's very gracious of you. unknown
Référence libraire : 19829
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HODGSON, Shadworth H (1832-1912)
Autograph Letter Signed
This nonacademic English philosopher was a companion of William James with whom he belonged to the London group "Scratch Eight"; he was the first president 1880-94 of the Aristotelian Society; among his books are "The Metaphysic of Experience" "The Philosophy of Reflection" and "Time and Space." ALS 3pp 4½" X 7" Lincolnshire England 1870 July 18. Addressed to "My dear Harris." Very good. Good content referring to the political situation in France. In part: "If you go to Paris now you will find it at a most interesting time in all the fever of the beginning of the war. I think their going to war on the part of France out of pure jealousy of Prussia utilised by Napoleon for the supposed interest of his own dynasty is treason to the cause of civilisation and the union of Western Europe." Sure enough France declared war on Prussia the very day after Hodgson penned this letter. Mentions his summer plans "quietly and steadily reading in London in August when London is empty and though hot not feverish". A handsome and interesting example. From the collection of University of Chicago geology professor Albert Johannsen 1871-1962 author of "The House of Beadle and Adams and Its Dime and Nickel Novels" 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
Référence libraire : 26718
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CUNARD, Edward (1816-69)
Autograph Letter Signed
The 2nd Baronet of Bush Hill was the son of the Canadian-born English shipping magnate Sir Samuel 1787-1865 who founded the Cunard Line and established the first regular steamboat passenger service between Europe and North America in 1840; he served as American agent for the family firm. ALS 1p 8" X 10" New York NY 1859 July 29. Addressed to W.W. Greenough. Fine. Transmits two bank drafts to this Boston gas company executive. Bold and handsome. Rather uncommon. unknown
Référence libraire : 25977
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VAN DOREN, Mark (1894-1972)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
The younger brother of critic Carl Van Doren was a Pulitzer prize-winning poet literary critic playwright etc. Handsome IPS 4" X 5" n.p. n.d. 1969 August 9. Near fine. Striking matte finish closeup of the urbane poet in later years inscribed at the upper margin "Mark Van Doren -- for Douglas C. Platt." With original envelope addressed in Van Doren's hand. unknown
Référence libraire : 14142
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JERITZA, Maria (1887-1984)
Inscription and Signature
Austrian-American opera singer who appeared at the Metropolitan Opera from 1921 to 1932 and at the Vienna State Opera from 1912 to 1935; she starred in the title role at the North American premiere of Puccini's "Turandot" in 1926. Thin large "with best wishes / Maria Jeritza" in light black fountain pen on a pristine pink 6" X 3 3/4" autograph album leaf n.p. n.y. Very good. Although it could be bolder still a large and easily readable example. 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. unknown
Référence libraire : 25814
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STRAUS, Oscar (1870-1954)
Signature
Austrian-born French composer renowned for his fifty operettas which include "The Chocolate Soldier" 1909 filmed in 1941. Bold sloppy signature in blue fountain pen 4½" X 4" slip Stoll 1930 March 13. Very good. Quite minor mounting traces on verso. On specially prepared "The Autograph Collection of / Howes Norris Jr." letterhead. Nice example of this uncommon signature. unknown
Référence libraire : 29099
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DICKEY, John S (1907-71)
Signed First Day Cover
This American intellectual scholar and diplomat served as president of Dartmouth College for 25 years 1945-70 and is credited with revitalizing that Ivy League institution. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled at Hanover New Hampshire on 22 September 1969 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single 6-cent "Daniel Webster / The / Dartmouth / College Case / 1819" stamp at upper right. At lower left in his stylized calligraphic script Dickey signs large and bold in black fountain pen. Most unusual and attractive. unknown
Référence libraire : 24300
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YOUNG, Faron (1932-96)
Typed Note Signed
The Hillbilly Heartthrob" an American country music singer remembered for such hits as "Live Fast Love Hard Die Young" and "Hello Walls"; elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2000; committed suicide. TNS 1p heavy stock 5½" X 3½" picture postcard n.p. Nashville TN postal cancellation n.y. 1962 January 11 postal cancellation. Addressed to Donald M. Burnell. Near fine. "Hi Donald" it notes "Sincere thanks for your nice letter" signed simply "Faron" large and bold in blue ballpoint. Verso features two side-by-side black and white portraits of Young. unknown
Référence libraire : 30638
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HOLLINGSWORTH, John B "Bonnie" (1896-1990)
Photograph Signed
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher debuting in 1922. PS 2½" X 3½" n.p. n.d. 1988. Near fine. Modern printed portrait showing Hollingsworth in uniform in 1927 boldly signed "Best Wishes Bonnie" in blue ballpoint vertically along the right margin. Unusual and attractive. unknown
Référence libraire : 19825
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PIRANI, Eugenio di (1852-?)
Typed Letter Signed and Inscribed Photograph
Italian-born American composer and pianist. TLS 2pp 6½" X 8" Brooklyn NY 1925 May 16. Addressed to pianist John Leiser. Fine. Fascinating lengthy explanation of how he came to write "Secrets of the Success of Great Musicians." In part: "Why was it for instance that some well educated intelligent person was not at all liked by the majority and indeed was a failure in life I soon discovered that lack of manners a repellant personality an easily recognizable egotism were responsible for this misfortune. Others again have been blessed with the divine spark of genius but they never reached prominence in life. Why In my investigations I found out that the reason for their lack of success was that they did not concentrate their efforts in that special branch for which they were gifted they lacked the 'stick to it' they were too erratic 'Jack of all trades master in none.' Others on the contrary although endowed with a very small amount of talent made for themselves an enviable name and obtained important and influential positions. Why Because they were indefatigable workers and compensated the lack of genius with their diligence and pertinacity." With original envelope. Accompanied by IP 4" X 6" New York NY 1925 n.d. Extra fine. The signature is printed but Pirani inscribes the photograph to John Leiser. With original envelope addressed by Pirani. unknown
Référence libraire : 15055
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WAKELY, Jimmy (1914-82)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
This singer and songwriter a major country star of the '40s and '50s crooned his way through a number of Hollywood shoot-'em-ups in the 1940s; he also had a popular CBS radio show 1952-57. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. ca. 1970. Near fine. Subtle scotch tape stain at each corner. Classy half-length glossy portrait of Wakely in suit and tie plucking his guitar at the height of his fame. At upper right in a light area Wakely inscribes and signs boldly in purple ballpoint: "My Best / To Donald / always / Jimmy Wakely." A handsome piece and rather scarce. unknown
Référence libraire : 22800
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