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(SOUTH PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY)
Document Signed
This notable railroad was founded in 1865 by a group of San Francisco businessmen and in recent years merged with Union Pacific. Partly-printed DS 1p 5' X 7 3/4' Office of South Pacific Railroad Company letterhead St. Louis MO 1869 Sept. 27. Addressed to Joseph S. Wilson. Near fine. Invitation to attend opening of a new railroad line running between Little Piney and Lebanon Missouri. Signed by in ink at the close by the South Pacific Railroad Company president FRANCIS B. HAYES 1810-84 and below this by its resident and managing director ANDREW PEIRCE JR. -. Choice and attractive and scarce signed by this railroad's two major figures. This company merged into the Atlantic & Pacific in 1870. unknown
Référence libraire : 19422
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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 heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1973 July 25 Fine. With original envelope. Rather uncommon. unknown
Référence libraire : 29344
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WALLACE, Irving (1916-90)
Photograph Signed
Incredibly prolific American novelist whose popular fiction titles spanned several decades. PS 8" X 10" n.p. 1985. Fine. Casual portrait of an urbane pipe-smoking Wallace boldly signed with "Best" and year in black fineline along the blank lower margin. unknown
Référence libraire : 28477
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CHARPENTIER, Raymond (1880-1960)
Autograph Letter Signed
This noted French composer collaborated with Sergei Diaghilev on many Ballets Russes productions; also a well-known music critic. ALS in French 1p 4 3/4" X 7" n.p. 1930 February 28. Near fine. On letterhead of the "Comedie Francaise" Charpentier notifies American expatriate pianist and music critic Irving Schwerke 1893-1975 of his appointment as director of a music journal. Very uncommon and a lovely vintage example. unknown
Référence libraire : 25040
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RENAN, Ernst (1823-1892)
Autograph Note Signed
This French philosopher and historian's "Life of Jesus" 1863 was the first to treat Jesus strictly as a historical figure -- causing a controversy which delayed Renan's confirmation as professor of Hebrew at the College de France by seven years! ANS in French 1p 8" X 12" n.p. n.d. ca. July 1887. Near fine. At the lower left corner of an Autograph Letter Signed from one A. Roblaire from Louargat in northwest France to "Monsier l'Inspecteur d'Academie" Renan pens a brief 5-line note to his correspondent. Not translated. unknown
Référence libraire : 14239
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BEE, Thomas (1725-1812)
Partly-printed Document Signed
Delegate to First and Second Provincial Congresses; lieutenant governor of South Carolina; member of the Continental Congress 1780-82. Party-printed DS 1p 12½" X 7½" Charleston SC 1773 August 10. Very good. Minor archival strengthening on verso; minor edge chips. Paper seal present. Attorney Bee ten a member of the Commons House witnesses a subpoena issued to Andrew Cunningham. Also signed by THOMAS KNOX GORDON South Carolina chief justice. Bee signs a second time simply "Bee" on the verso. Picturesque and interesting. unknown
Référence libraire : 30464
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FIELITZ, Alexander von (1860-1930)
Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
This German-born composer and conductor wrote pieces for piano and violin songs a cantata two operas and more. AMuQS heavy stock 3¼" X 2½" card n.p. Chicago n.d. 1905. Very good. Light even age toning; mounting traces on verso. On a 3¼" X 1" slip neatly tipped to the center of this heavy card Fielitz boldly pens a couple of measures of music adding "Eliland" just above it and "Eine kleine Zelle" below it. Below this slip on the heavy card he signs boldly in full. "Eliland" was Fielitz's most popular song cycle in the United States. This unusual piece was penned just after Fielitz emigrated to America in 1905 whereupon he settled in Chicago and became an instructor at the Chicago Musical College. Very uncommon. unknown
Référence libraire : 20963
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CARMAN, Bliss (1861-1929)
Signature and Inscription
Canada's unofficial poet laureate author of popular verse collections such as "Sappho" 1902 "Songs from Vagabondia" 1894 and "Ballads of Lost Haven" 1897. Bold and attractive "Two Stacks / 7 July 1895 / Bliss Carman" in brown ink on a 3 3/4" X 3" slip. Near fine. Slight age toning. "Two Stacks" is likely the name of a residence where Carman was living at this time. unknown
Référence libraire : 26996
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CRUISE, Walt (1890-1975)
Signature
Outfielder with the St. Louis Browns and Boston Red Sox debuting in 1914. Bold signature and address in blue ballpoint 2½" X 1" tipped to 5" X 3" card n.p. n.d. Very good. Uncommon. unknown
Référence libraire : 23112
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POLLOCK, Channing (1880-1946)
Archive of 5 Typed Letters Signed
Popular and prolific American playwright. Nice archive of five TLsS each 1p three 8½" X 11" and two 8½" X 7" Shoreham NY 1942 June 3 to December 11. Addressed to poet Joseph Auslander 1897-1965 at the Library of Congress. Very good to fine. All concern the donation of Pollock's manuscripts to the Library of Congress although he protests "I don't want to crowd you with Pollockiana.". ".nothing would give me greater pleasure" writes Pollock "and particularly because. the inspiration for my most successful play 'THE FOOL' came of an afternoon's reading in that Library." Regarding the manuscript of his just-completed autobiography "Harvest of My Years" Pollock sheds some light on his work methods: ".all but the first two chapters of this are written in pencil. The first two were dictated and typed and if you desire with the combination I will include a note of explanation. The pencilled manuscript is voluminous of course and should you prefer I could substitute a typed script with pen and ink corrections in my handwriting but I think you will agree that if it can be preserved the original pencilled script is more interesting." A fine little archive with much biographical and bibliographical interest. unknown
Référence libraire : 27899
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BANNING, Kendall (1879-?)
Typed Quotation Signed / Typed Note Signed
American editor and prolific author on a variety of subjects; his books include "Mother Goose Rhymes" 1926 "Annapolis Today" 1938 "Copy: A One-Act Newspaper Play" 1910 "Bypaths in Arcady" 1915 "Flotsam" 1903 "How to Build Your Radio Receiver" 1924 "Our Army Today" 1943 and many others. Two items: First a TQS 1p 8½" X 11" n.p. n.y. Near fine. Faint original mailing folds. Brief two-stanza poem titled "Beyond" which goes as follows: "When all my little worldly tasks are done / And life is through / Shall I my love lie down in sleep at last / To dream with you / Or shall I find when you and I shall rest / In peace supreme / That death is Life but of a larger plan / And Life the dream" Boldly signed at the conclusion. Second a TNS 1p 7¼" X 10¼" New York NY 1923 February 2. Addressed to Dr. Albert Johannsen. Near fine. On "Popular Radio" letterhead listing him as editor Banning thanks this University of Chicago professor for "my unpardonable delay in responding more promptly to your flattering suggestion of over a month ago" and transmits this typed poem. Boldly signed. Johannsen 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. His original 8½" X 11" file folder bearing a printed "Collection of Albert Johannsen" label partly filled in by Johannsen accompanies this attractive pair. unknown
Référence libraire : 18020
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BERNSTEIN, Rae (?-?)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
This Chicago pianist -- no relation to Leonard -- debuted with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in January 1928 and proved a popular soloist; her gigs included a stint with the Woman's Symphony Orchestra of Chicago one of the first all-female orchestras in the U.S. IPS Moffett 8" X 10" n.p. 1928 March 20. Near fine. A striking head-and-shoulders closeup in flapperish bobbed hair boldly signed and inscribed in black ink in a light portion at upper left: "To John G. Leiser / With kindest regards / Rae Bernstein / 3/20/28." Quite uncommon. unknown
Référence libraire : 13919
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LA FORGE, Frank (1877-1953)
Typed Letter Signed
American pianist and composer "To a Messenger" "I Came with a Song" "Like a Rosebud" who studied under Leschetizsky in Vienna; he toured as accompanist with Marcella Sembrich and Frances Alda and was much sought after as a voice teacher for the likes of Marian Anderson and Lawrence Tibbett. TLS 1p 5½" X 8½" New York NY 1925 November 10. Addressed to John G. Leiser a Chicago music school founder. Fine. On letterhead of the "La Forge-Berumen Studios" La Forge sends this friendly note to an admirer: "It is always most gratifying to know that one's efforts are enjoyed and appreciated. I enclose an article that I think you will find of interest. I was born at 303 South Court St. Rockford Ill." Original envelope present. The photograph he mentions sending under separate cover is not present but the front portion of the oversize envelope 11" X 8¼" is addressed in La Forge's hand and also signed by him. unknown
Référence libraire : 25098
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FORBES, James (1871-1938)
Typed Letter Signed
American playwright whose many works include "The Fabulous Mrs. Fair" 1920. TLS 1p 7¼" X 10½" Santa Barbara CA 1920 June 25. Addressed to noted playwright Augustus Thomas 1857-1934. Very good. Bit of edgewear. In part: "I am very happy that you liked 'MRS. FAIR' and regret that I was not there to hear you say so. I am out here watching my nine year old who went rather to the bad physically becoming an expert on a horse and in the water and in consequence am very happy. I didn't think anything could add much to my feeling of content until I received the wire. It added not a little to the general joy." Thomas may have attended the premiere of "The Fabulous Mrs. Fair" which debuted about this time. Forbes' pleasure and relief at Thomas's congratulatory telegram can well be imagined for Thomas was a theatre heavyweight whose opinion could affect a new play's success. unknown
Référence libraire : 15270
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PONS, Lily (1904-76)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
French-born American operatic soprano who reigned at the Met for 25 years. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. dated on verso 1934 April 27 in another hand. Inscribed to pianist John Leiser. Very good. Stunning half-length portrait. unknown
Référence libraire : 13930
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CROSBY, Howard (1826-91)
Autograph Note Signed
Pastor of New York's famed Fourth Avenue Presbyterian Church 1863-91 this clergyman also sought reforms founding the "Society for the Prevention of Crime." ANS 1p 5" X 8" University NY 1874 June 15. Addressed to W.R. Derbin. Very good. Minor mounting traces on verso. Begs off a solicitation. "I have no time to write a letter as you desire." Nice example. unknown
Référence libraire : 22639
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WAUGH, Alec (1898-1981)
Autograph Note Signed
The elder brother of English novelist Evelyn was also a writer best remembered for the bestselling "Island in the Sun" 1955. ANS 1p 6" X 8" Bishopsbourne Kent n.d. Near fine. Addressed to William Evans Jr. In his usual miniscule-beyond-belief script Waugh reveals his mistrust of the postal system: "If you send your copy of 'Hot Countries' to me it is very likely to get lost. So I advise it would be best if you were to insert this inscription." With original envelope addressed in Waugh's hand. unknown
Référence libraire : 15275
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MARSHALL, Catherine (1914-83)
Signature
This American inspirational author's 20 books sold more than 16 million copies "A Man Called Peter" 1951 and "Christy" 1967 being the best known; wife of famed minister Peter Marshall. Large handsome signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 4" slip n.p. n.y. Very good. Quite mild even age toning. A large attractive example of this surprisingly uncommon signature. unknown
Référence libraire : 25136
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McPHATTER, Clyde (1933-72)
Autograph Quotation Signed / Inscribed Photograph Signed
This legendary R & B tenor hit the charts in the mid-50s with the Drifters and such hits as "Money Honey" "Such a Night" and "Honey Love" before going solo. Two items: First an AQS 1p irregularly-trimmed roughly rectangular 8" X 4½" n.p. n.d. January 1958. Very good. Yellowed tape stain at each corner and two more small tape stains along right edge touching slightly upon a couple of words. Curious free verse poem or song lyrics -- whether to one of McPhatter's published songs is uncertain. "I want to walk in the shadow of your arms" it begins. "I want to live by the touch of your lips. I want to be in the River with you while the sea's calm I want to live and love I don't want to miss. I want to live with a love that's divine I want to be with you and give you all my love. I want to say that you are mine. I want to ask faith from the one above." Boldly signed at the conclusion. An unheard-of McPhatter rarity quite intriguing and exceedingly scarce -- and worthy of further research. Second an IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Very good. Faint yellow tape stain at each corner. Classy handsome half-length glossy portrait of a young smiling McPhatter in suit and tie inscribed large and bold in thick black marker at the upper right "To / 'Donald' / ALL the best / ALL the time! / Clyde McPhatter." Very choice and very scarce. McPhatter who suffered from alcoholism died of a heart attack at age 39 making his autograph material quite uncommon. unknown
Référence libraire : 17520
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VAN GORDON, Cyrena (1893-1964)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
This American operatic contralto appeared throughout the U.S. to acclaim from the late teens into the 1930s. IPS Matzene 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. dated on verso 1925 in another hand. Near fine. Lovely sepia-tone full-length pose showing Van Gordon as Brunnhilde in "Die Walkure" complete with stereotypical female Viking garb including metal Brassiere helmet shield and spear. Boldly inscrtibed and signed in a dark portion at lower right decent contrast only"For John Leiser / with my best wishes / Cyrena Van Gordon." Leiser was a noted Chicago pianist and music educator. unknown
Référence libraire : 13934
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LANMAN, Charles (1819-95)
Autograph Manuscript
American writer and amateur explorer. Unsigned AM 17pp rectos only 5 3/4" X 9" n.p. n.d. Overall good. Top page somewhat soiled with damage at lower left corner repaired on verso. Titled "An Autographic Medley" this appears to be the rough draft of a chapter of a book. Lanman discusses and quotes heavily from letters received from notables -- Hawthorne Dana and Gladstone among them -- in regard to his books. Interesting reading. unknown
Référence libraire : 13958
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CASADESUS, Robert (1899-1972)
Autograph Letter Signed
Noted French classical pianist who collaborated with Maurice Ravel and toured extensively. ALS in French 1p 7¼" X 10½" San Francisco CA 1944 May 13. Addressed to Irving Schwerke 1893-1975 American pianist and music critic. Fine. On letterhead of "The Clift" hotel Casadesus chats with a friend. In part: "Your letter followed me all the way to California. I accept with great pleasure your charming invitation. I play April 18 in Omaha Nebraska and I don't know yet when I will get to Appleton. Probably the 20th day of the concert." With original matching envelope addressed in Casadesus's hand. A superb vintage example. unknown
Référence libraire : 25039
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ARDITI, Luigi (1822-1903)
Autograph Letter Signed
Italian violinist conductor and composer of the operas "I Briganti" 1841 and "La Spia" 1856. ALS in Italian 1p 4½" X 7" London England 1885 August 14. Addressed to Professor L. Mastrigli. Near fine. Not translated but Arditi appears to be politely declining an invitation; mentions an opera. unknown
Référence libraire : 20783
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BASSLER, Johnny (1895-1979)
Signature
Catcher with the Cleveland Indians and Detroit Tigers debuted in 1913. Bold signature in blue ballpoint 5" X 3" card n.p. n.d. Fine. Nice later life example. Rather scarce. unknown
Référence libraire : 23102
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QUICK, Herbert (1861-1925)
Typed Note Signed
Fiction fans remember this Iowa novelist actually a lawyer and bootlegger prosecutor for exciting depictions of pioneer life in books such as "Vandemark's Folly" 1921 and "The Hawkeye" 1923 while steamboating aficionados remember him for the classic "Mississippi Steamboatin'." TNS 1p 8¼" X 11" Berkeley Springs WV 1924 November 21. Addressed to George H. Lorimer 1867-1937 the influential "Saturday Evening Post" editor. Very good. Mounting traces on verso. Asks Lorimer's help in tracking down a friend's address concluding with "I am making good progress with the autobiography." Quick died less than six months later and this autobiography was never published. unknown
Référence libraire : 16051
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SHERMAN, Lawrence Y (1858-1939)
Autograph Letter Signed
Illinois senator 1913-21 and politician. Humorous ALS 1p 7¼" X 10½" Springfield IL 1922 September 29. Addressed to Waldo C. Moore. Very good. Responding to a request for "my autographed Check for one cent.The chemical basis of all roughage for animals in the framework is cellulose. This sheet of paper contains more of the basic material for the boss animal of our party than a Check and may be used accordingly." Weird but amusing. unknown
Référence libraire : 28649
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ROBYN, Alfred G (1860-1935)
Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
American composer of popular songs such as "Ain't It Funny What a Difference Just a Few Hours Make" 1904 and comic operas such as "Princess Beggar" and "The Yankee Consul." Handsome AMuQS 1p heavy stock 5" X 3" card not lined n.p. New York NY 1930 May 17. Addressed to Frances Narder. Fine. Robyn handsomely pens three full bars of music giving the lyrics and source below: "'It was not like that in the olden days' / From my Opera: 'The Yankee Consul' / Alfred G Robyn / 5.17.30." Most handsome and with the original envelope present addressed in Robyn's hand. unknown
Référence libraire : 20946
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PRATT, Derrill B "Del" (1888-1977)
Signature
Renowned utility player who debuted with the St. Louis Browns in 1912 playing there and elsewhere before retiring in 1924. Handsome signature and team list "Browns / Yankees / Red Sox / Tygers" in bold blue ballpoint 5" X 3" card n.p. n.d. Near fine -- superb later life example. Uncommon. unknown
Référence libraire : 23105
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KLINE, Burton (?-?)
Typed Letter Signed / Autograph Manuscript Signed
Though little is known about this American writer he had a following as a horror and sci-fi writer of such short stories as "The Caller in the Night" 1917 and other oft-anthologized ghost tales; his "In the Open Code" appeared in "The Best Short Stories of 1918" and he also published novels such as "The End of the Flight" 1917 and "Gallant Rogue" 1921. Two items: First a TLS 1p 8½" X 11" New York NY 1923 March 2. Addressed to Professor 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. Near fine. "I feel truly honored by your wish to include something of mine in your collection of autographs and manuscripts" he begins. "If the scribble I am sending you is not to your taste you must let me know. My book manuscripts are the property of the publishers and magazine editors never save or return the 'copy' of stories; hence this scrap from an unfinished yarn is the only thing at hand." Second is the accompanying "scrap" -- labeled "Rough draft" in red pencil at the upper left in Kline's hand -- which is titled "Sunk Without a Trace" and is an AMS 1p 8½" X 11" n.p. n.y. Near fine. It consists of one very full page of bold and legible text beginning: "On the 15th of every March I regularly receive a line from my friend Dr. Carver. Regularly his letter commands me to dine with him at the ___ Club on the 21st of the month. This annual feast has become a fixture between us. The dinner is not to herald the technical and sometimes the actual arrival of Spring. It is to celebrate it may be the fourth the sixth -- this year it was the seventh -- anniversary of Dr. Carver's divorce." Could become a horror tale -- but in any case it's an attractive and interesting rough draft example that makes you want to read more. Also present is Johannsen's original 8½" X 11" file folder bearing a printed "Collection of Albert Johannsen" label partly filled in by Johannsen. unknown
Référence libraire : 18120
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SELTZER, Charles Alden (1875-1942)
Typed Manuscript Signed
This prolific novelist's Westerns are highly praised for their authenticity; his first book was "The Range Riders" short stories 1911 and first novel was "The Two Gun Man" 1911 and dozens followed; many ended up on the silent screen with screenplays penned by Seltzer. TMS 1p 8½" X 11" n.p. n.y. ca. 1923. Near fine. Double spaced large margined typescript of page 14 of a manuscript titled "Sunset." Seltzer signs large and bold in black ink across the lower margin and in the large left margin adds "Page from / Latest work / entitled 'Sunset." In the right margin Seltzer has penned a few small ink text corrections. Fine example of a working page from what appears to be a fairly finished draft. Either this novel was never published or it was published under a different title for no Selzter novel titled "Sunset" was ever published. 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 " file folder bearing his printed "Collection of Albert Johannsen" label partly filled in by Johannsen accompanies this item. unknown
Référence libraire : 26753
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GARRISON, Mabel (1886-1963)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Metropolitan Opera prima donna who sopranoed there for many seasons. Wonderful IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. dated 1926 on verso in another hand. Near fine. Superb sepia tone head-and-shoulders portrait of the smiling soprano inscribed big and bold "To Mr. John Leiser / with best wishes from / Mabel Garrison." A choice example. unknown
Référence libraire : 15825
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De MILLE, Agnes George (1905-93)
Signed First Day Cover
Cecil B.'s niece and economist Henry George's granddaughter was a ballet dancer and innovative choreographer of such Broadway hits as "Rodeo" "Oklahoma!" and "Fall River Legend." Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in New York New York on 26 April 1978 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single 13-cent "USA Dance Theater" stamp at upper right. Fine. No decorative cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address. Right across the "sweet spot" bold and large DeMille signs in full in black fineline. Quite attractive. Original transmittal envelope also present. unknown
Référence libraire : 26356
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HOLMAN, Nat (1896-1995)
Signature
Early Boston Celtics guard one of the first to achieve double digit scoring; for 37 years coach of the City College of New York team; elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1964. Scarce bold signature dated 1974 May 23 on a special heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. New York NY. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Référence libraire : 13943
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ROCCA, Lodovico (1895-1986)
Autograph Letter Signed
Italian composer director of the Turin Conservatory 1940-66 studied under composer Giacomo Orefice and composed operas in the post-Romantic "verismo" or realistic tradition that include his popular "Monte Ivnor" as well as "Morte di Frine" "In Terra di Leggenda" and "Il Dibuk." ALS in Italian 2pp heavy stock 5½" X 4¼" card Torino Italy 1929 February 8. Near fine. On a black-bordered "Corso Valentino" correspondence card. unknown
Référence libraire : 20225
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CUTSHAW, George W (1887-1973)
Signature
Early Brooklyn Dodgers second baseman debut 1912. Three months before his death Cutshaw signs this unlined 5" X 3" card dating it 1973 May 27 n.p. Fine. Accompanied by a 1973 3½" X 5" print of an early photograph of Cutshaw at bat in his Brooklyn Nationals uniform. With original envelope. unknown
Référence libraire : 15227
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STEPHENS, Ann Sophia (1813-86)
Autograph Quotation Signed
Particularly noted as author of the first celebrated Beadle "dime novel" the 1860 potboiler "Malaeska" this New England writer penned more than 25 novels and wrote for many popular periodicals of her day; she also served as editor for "Ladies' Companion" "Graham's Magazine" and "Peterson's Magazine." AQS 1p 6½" X 4" New York NY 1882 March 22. Near fine. A boldly penned 8-line untitled poetry excerpt in her semi-legible hand reading in part: "Oh fame is not for woman; she must yield / The very essence of her being up; / Bare her full heart -- fling off its golden shield. / And chain her very life to fill the cup / Which like a brimming goblet rich with wine / She lavishes upon the world's broad shrine. / Upon its brazen rim they write her name -- / Fling back the empty cup and this is fame!" Signed and dated at the close. Interesting and unusual. unknown
Référence libraire : 26984
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MALEK, Leona A (1878-1951)
Typed Letter Signed
This Chicago journalist became the syndicated "Penny Prudence" in 1925 for the "Chicago Herald and Examiner" discussing cooking and homemaking issues; she wrote cookbooks such as "Meatless Meals" "Penny Prudence's Cookbook" "52 Victory Meals" and more under this nom de plume and in 1941 a one-reel film titled "Penny to the Rescue" appeared in theaters whether this featured Malek herself or an actress we haven't determined. TLS 1p 7" X 10½" Chicago IL 1929 September 9. Addressed to Mary Day librarian Museum of Science and Industry. Very good. Upper left corner torn off slightly affecting printed letterhead. On letterhead of the "Illinois Woman's Press Association" which lists Malek as that organization's president Malek asks for assistance on an IWPA matter from another member. In part: "Will you please send out these letters Suppose you have a new list Miss Knight will help about envelopes so please see that she has all names. Our room is 633 Fine Arts Bldg. Better bring a tack to hang up our name don't you think" Bold full signature beneath which is typed "Prudence Penny." Unusual autograph: the original Susie Homemaker! unknown
Référence libraire : 27640
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SCHARWENKE, Philippe (1847-1917)
Autograph Note Signed
Polish-German composer who with pianist/composer brother Xavier Scharwenke founded the noted Scharwenke Conservatory. ANS in German 1p 3½" X 5½" Berlin Germany 1896 October 24. Addressed to Otto Floersheim. Very good. Sends an address of a mutual friend and comments on a violin suite. unknown
Référence libraire : 14138
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BURDINO, Andre (1891-1987)
Typed Letter Signed
Popular French operatic tenor. TLS in French 1p 8½" X 11" Paris France 1967 January 16. Addressed to Irving Schwerke 1893-1975 American pianist and music critic. Near fine. Not translated but a chatty letter to his old American friend who was an expatriate in the 1920s and '30s but had repatriated to Wisconsin by this time -- mentions what he's doing. being in excellent health at age 75. having three children ages 18 16 and 14 etc. With original envelope addressed in Burdino's hand. unknown
Référence libraire : 27452
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BUNDESEN, Herman N (1881-1960)
Typed Letter Signed
Noted Chicago medical figure -- as Chicago's long-time coroner was the chief investigator into the St. Valentine's Day massacre February 14 1929 and was on the scene within a half hour of the slaughter; he later served as the president of the Chicago Board of Health. TLS 1p 8½" X 11" Chicago IL 1958 January 14. Addressed to Warren A. Reeder. Near fine. On Board of Health letterhead Bundesen declines an invitation to speak before the Hammond Indiana Board of Realtors: ".we are so short of personnel in the Department and I have so many commitments due to the pressure of time I will have to deprive myself of this privilege." Large full signature in blue ballpoint. Rather uncommon. unknown
Référence libraire : 19983
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BRADFORD, George P (1807-90)
Autograph Quotation Signed
This Unitarian minister about whom little is known was an intimate of Emerson having served as best man at his wedding and friend of Thoreau and the Transcendentalists and for a time in the 1840s lived at their famed utopian community Brook Farm; one scholar describes him as "teacher thinker and friend of literary men." AQS 1p 10½" X 6 3/4" n.p. 1872 June 9. Very good. Very mild age toning and a few light spots of foxing. Handsomely penned in brown signed and dated at the close this unattributed stanza reads in full: "If once we knew his fertile gift could lend / With worthy verses I this page might fill / But since alas! no muse will me befriend / Instead of deed kindly accept the will." On heavy stock paper presumably from an autograph album. Most unusual and quite attractive. unknown
Référence libraire : 16586
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(NEW ORLEANS -- CARGO MANIFEST)
Partly-Printed Autograph Document
Partly-printed AD 1p 8½" X 6" New Orleans LA 1842 July 1. Fine. Partly-printed "Manifest of the Cargo of the Flat Boat No. 47" listing a cargo of 14 casks of bacon 75 kegs of lard and 5 tons of bacon being taxed by the city $2.34. On the verso is a printed "Extract from an Ordinance passed by the Council of the Second Municipality of New-Orleans June 21 1842." Interesting bit of pre-Civil War Louisiana maritime history. unknown
Référence libraire : 17454
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PIPGRAS, George W (1899-1986)
Signature
New York Yankees pitcher who debuted in 1923. Handsome full signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1972 August 30. Near fine. With original envelope. Uncommon. unknown
Référence libraire : 23138
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ORLOV, Nikolai (1892-1964)
Autograph Note Signed
Celebrated Russian pianist who performed throughout Europe and the U.S. for many years. ANS 1p 6" X 4" n.p. Gravenhage Holland n.d. 1937 January 25. Addressed to music writer and pianist Irving Schwerke 1892-1975. Fine. On a heavy stock postal card Orlov sends a chatty note to a friend reading in part: ".I just came on the 19- of Jan. from Dutch Indies -- and had to play Tchaikowsky.otherwise I should like so much to come and to see you at your charming flat. I play on the 1st of Feb. at Calle Gaveaa. Please do come if you are free." A couple of lines written diagonally across text. unknown
Référence libraire : 14979
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MacLEISH, Archibald (1892-1982)
Typed Note Signed
Urbane and versatile American poet Pulitzer Prizes for "Conquistador" in 1932 and "Collected Poems" in 1953 dramatist Pulitzer Prize for "J.B." in 1958 journalist and critic. TNS 1p 6" X 8" Conway MA 1969 August 14. Addressed to Douglas C. Platt. Fine. Cordial note to an admirer regretting that he doesn't "keep a stock of photographs on hand" but agrees to sign any books. Bold "A MacLeish" in blue ballpoint. With original envelope. unknown
Référence libraire : 21892
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TOOMBS, Robert A (1810-85)
Autograph Note Signed
Georgia senator and representative who resigned his seat in 1861 to join the Confederacy becoming Confederate secretary of state and then brigadier general; he fled to London for several years after the war to avoid arrest he returned and resumed practicing law -- though he never sought to regain citizenship. ANS 1p 5" X 3" n.p. n.d. Very good. Cryptic legal matter: "Browner has written me to file a bill against Burch -- you kindly offered to do it for me & I will be much obliged if you will do so immediately." Signed simply "Toombs." This item has been handsomely and archivally double matted together with a brass plaque and a large striking closeup photograph of a steel engraving of Toombs and framed in an ornate 1½" gilt frame overall dimensions 20½" X 16½". unknown
Référence libraire : 15319
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LYDENBERG, Harry M (1874-1960)
Document Signed
This bibliographical giant president of the American Library Association and the Bibliographical Society of America was a fixture at the New York Public Library serving as manager of the manuscript division chief reference librarian assistant director and finally director 1934-41; among his many books is "The History of the New York Public Library" 1923. Partly-printed DS 1p 5½" X 8½" New York NY 1940 June 24. Addressed to Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. Near fine. On "New York Public Library" letterhead this form letter partly typed in acknowledges and thanks a book gift to the library -- in this case Gates' privately published booklet "Amberglow of Abraham Lincoln and Ann Rutledge." Lydenberg's miniscule signature could easily be mistaken for printed but is actually authentic and original. unknown
Référence libraire : 28424
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JAMES, Harry (1916-83)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Betty Grable's one-time husband was a brilliant trumpeter and long-time bandleader. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. ca. 1960. Near fine. Tiny pinhole at each upper corner. Handsome head-and-shoulders portrait in white suite trumpet barely visible inscribed boldly in blue in a light portion to the right of his face: "To / Mr & Mrs / Kerker / From / Harry James." Quite nice. unknown
Référence libraire : 20662
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GILBERT, Johnny (?-1990) and CHRISTY, Bill (?-?)
Photograph Signed
Gilbert was a popular Midwest wrestling champion of the '50s and '60s holder of many titles half of a celebrated tag team with Billy Goelz. Christy was another popular wrestling draw in the '50s. 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 Gilbert and a smiling Christy looking a tad s-faced walking through a doorway Gilbert apparently supporting Christy who has his left arm about Gilbert's shoulders. At upper right in red fineline marker Gilbert inscribes it "Who's drunk / Johnny Gilbert." Beneath this also in red fineline Christy adds "or / Bill / Christy." A unique image of two stars hamming it up for a fan from the Golden Age of Wrestling. unknown
Référence libraire : 22712
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ASHBURN, Rich "Whitey" (1927-97)
Photograph Signed
Center fielder with the Philadelphia Phillies 1948-1959 Chicago Cubs 1960-1961 and New York Mets 1962 famed for twice capturing the National League batting title 1955 1958; elected to the Hall of Fame in 1995. PS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Very good. Yellowed tape stain at each corner and one each 1" along each side. Handsome matte finish head-and-shoulders portrait of Ashburn in his Cubs uniform during his last season boldly signed in blue ballpoint across his chest. unknown
Référence libraire : 17513
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