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BROWN Edward Scott "Ted" 1876 1942
Signature
This American cartoonist supposedly created more than 24 comic strips including "The Inventor" which ran from 1904 to 1914 and assisted with four others; one cartooning historian describes him as "an absolute whirling dervish at the drawing board producing more material for the daily pages than anyone except the great George Frink'; he worked for the "Chicago Daily News" ca. 1908-24 and the "New York Herald-Tribune" 1925-42. On a heavy stock 5" X 3" card the cartoonist pens "Sincerely yours" and signs in cursive adding his cartoonist's printed stylized "T. Brown" alongside. Very good. Faintly age toned with mounting traces on verso. Along the bottom edge is typed "Cartoonist 'Chicago Daily News'. / April 29 1922." Very uncommon. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 42103
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BYNNER Witter 1881 1968
Autograph Note Signed
This American poet published his first collection "An Ode to Harvard and Other Poems" in 1907 acting as editor at "McClure's Magazine" briefly and taking part in the famed Spectra literary hoax in 1916; in 1922 he relocated to Santa Fe and became a mainstay of the rich literary scene there publishing poetry collections until 1960. ANS 1p 5�" X 7 3/4" New York NY 1917 September 26. Addressed to Ms. Stearne. Good plus. Inoffensive mounting traces on verso cause tiny �" paper loss at upper right; several small paper losses along original vertical center fold not affecting text. On pale grey pictorial letterhead of Hotel St. Francis in San Francisco the poet pens a brief cryptic but cordial note in thick black ink: "A long while after and in a rattling hurry -- but with appreciative thanks and good wishes!" and signs nicely beneath. An attractive example despite noted flaws. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 42106
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FAULKNER Georgene 1873 1958
Autograph Note Signed
"The Story Lady" was a famed American children's book author whose many works include "Old Russian Tales" 1913 "The Story Lady's Book" 1921 "Tales of Many Folk" 1926. "Story Lady's Christmas Stories" 1927 and many others; their popularity earned her regular storytelling programs on popular Chicago radio stations. ANS 2pp heavy stock linen 5�" X 3�" correspondence card Chicago IL n.y. likely March 1922. Addressed to George. Very good. Two tiny inoffensive mounting traces at left margin not affecting text. Bearing the green printed name/address of "The Faulkner School" a state-of-the-art school for girls founded by her sister in 1909 and where Georgene taught kindergarten Faulkner boldly pens in her large attractive script a note thanking a correspondent for "the honor of being one in your collection of autographs. I have done so little I do not merit having my name in any way in the 'Halls of Fame'." She also transmits not present "one also by McEvoy who does the 'Potters' -- He would give you one I am sure but you might like this also." Writer J.P. McEvoy was Faulkner's editor at P.F. Volland Company her Chicago publisher and the author of the 1922 hit play "The Potters." Faulkner's first editions are quite collectible and her autograph material seldom seen. This example was no doubt occasioned by the debut of her radio program "The Story Lady" on WGN radio. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 42102
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CREWE MILNES Margaret Etienne Hannah Primrose 1881 1967
Autograph Letter Signed
The famed English hostess par excellence at age 18 married the 41-year-old Robert Crewe-Milnes at that time The Lord Houghton 1885-95 and later the Earl of Crewe 1895-1911 and Marquess of Crewe 1911-1945 British politician and statesman who served as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland 1882-95 Leader of the House of Lords 1908-16 and twice as Lord President of the Council 1905-08 1915-16. ALS written on behalf of and signed for her husband 3pp lettersheet 7�" X 5" n.p. 1907 July 23. Addressed to "My dear George." Near fine. Boldly penned in black ink on letterhead bearing the oval blindstamp at top of first page of "Privy Council Office" the 26-year-old Marchioness of Crew here pens a retained draft of one of her husband's letters noting "Private" at upper left of first page. Interesting if cryptic reading in part: "I need not say that we desire to proceed with great caution in the matters which the Bishop of Birmingham wishes us to discuss tomorrow & that we shall give all due weight to the opinions which you and others express on behalf of Oxford. Nothing very definite I imagine will come of the debate: but it ought to be an interesting discussion. I hope you are tolerably well I wish we could have a tall one of these days." She signs off "sd Crewe" and adds a postscript. Most unusual in this format. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 42099
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BURDETT George Albert 1856 1943
Autograph Note Signed
This Harvard-educated organist composed numerous organ and piano pieces; he co-founded the American Guild of Organists and often contributed to music periodicals. ANS 1p heavy stock 5�" X 3�" preprinted postal card n.p. n.y. postal cancellation from Boston MA 19 April 1935. Addressed to Miss Genevieve Preble of Brookline Massachusetts. Very good. Moderately age toned with bit of wear. Cryptic note apparently regarding the performance of one of his compositions: "Mrs. B. & I were present last Evening and were very much impressed. I had never heard the little work from a few; I often did my own arr.angement of it at much as could be fitted into my resources there. It is a very intimate & a 'telling' work for church use at this season. Those men solo were fine & the concerted work often very good." Boldly signed. Intriguing -- would that the composition under discussion could be identified! unknown
书商的参考编号 : 42098
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CROKER J. Wilson 1780 1857
Autograph Letter Signed
This Irish-born British literary critic essayist and satirist is remembered for his controversial 1831 edition of Boswell's "Life of Johnson"; as Member of Parliament and long-time secretary to the admiralty 1810-30 he is best known for slashing the size of the Royal Navy. ALS 4pp lettersheet 4�" X 7" Aldeburgh Great Britain 1831 October 2. Addressed to George Lamb 1784-1834 British politician and writer; appointed under-secretary of state in 1830. Very good. Mild wear; being a four-page lettersheet there's remnants of old archival tape along the fold. Croker comments on Lamb for answering his letter to British secretary of state The Viscount Melbourne -- George Lamb's own brother William Lamb. Regards some cryptic naval incident -- in part: "I think it proper to observe that you do not appear to have seen the difficulty which I intended to submit to Lord Melbourne. My doubt did not apply so much to the treatment of the seamen who might be stranded as to that of the town into which such persons may have been thrown" and he goes on at length to explain that the whole town may have been subjected to the stranded seamen. Good content from the tail end of Croker's admiralty career and the beginning of his literary career. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 42097
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CHAVCHAVADZE Paul 1899 1971
Typed Letter Signed
Prince Paul of Georgia was a fiction writer and Georgian-to-English translator who married Princess Nina Georgievna of Russia great-granddaughter of Nicholas I then emigrated to the U.K. and then to the U.S.; their son David 1924-2014 became a noted CIA officer and author. TLS 2pp separate leaves 5�" X 7" Wellfleet MA 1950 May 11. Addressed to popular radio interview host and author Mary Margaret McBride 1899-1976. Very good. Couple of minor paper clip marks at upper left. Outstanding plug for the Tolstoy Foundation reading in part: "The other day the Tolstoy Foundation sent me two copies of their folder by mistake no doubt. I am much impressed by the wonderful work they are doing among the DisplacedPersons in Europe and I happen to know they are badly in need of funds to carry on this work. I am therefore taking the liberty of sending you herewith one of these folders. you might perhaps consider interviewing Alexandra Tolstoy on your program. As you probably know she is a daughter of the famous writer Leo Tolstoy. A few years ago I heard her on the radio and found she had an excellent radio voice a warm one that goes straight to the heart of the listener. if you communicate with her by phone ask for Prince T. Bagration. Countess Tolstoy is very busy and is seldom in her office while this man who is a cousin of mine works there." Chats briefly about " delightful trip to Mexico. It is a beautiful country and so cheap for who has U.S. dollars!" Signed boldly in blue ballpoint. Also present is the aforementioned brochure a fine 14-page 6" X 9" pictorial leaflet explaining the work of this charitable organization. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 42105
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WILDMAN Rounsevelle 1864 1901
Typed Letter Signed
This American diplomatic wunderkind had served as U.S. Consul to Singapore U.S. Consul and Consul General to Hong Kong negotiator in the Philippines during the Spanish-American War editor of San Francvisco's "Overland Monthly" author several books such as "The Panglima Muda" 1894 and "Tales of the Malayan Coast" 1899 -- all by the age of 37 when with wife and two children he drowned in San Francisco Bay when his steamer was returning there from Hong Kong in a thick fog. TLS 1p 8�" X 10" Hong Kong 23 December 1898. Addressed to Jessie L. Gladwin. Good only. Thin and rather fragile age-toned beige stock with delicate original folds and numerous small chips along lower edge. Good content written several months after the conclusion of the Spanish-American War August 13 reading in part: "By the time your very kind request of August 1st arrived the war was practically finished so although it would have given me great pleasure to have answered it its object would have been defeated. The "Red Cross" Society has done splendid work in Manila and we are all very proud of our American women." Boldly signed in full in brown ink. Interesting and unusual. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 42150
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RIVIERE Briton 1840 1920
Autograph Letter Signed
This English artist exhibited the usual classical and literary themes at the Royal Academy and other distinguished venues and even dabbled in illustration art briefly but before long realized that painting animals of all sorts was his true vocation and this he did for much of his long career. Brief ALS 2pp lettersheet 4�" X 7" Flaxley England 4 February 1887. Addressed to "Dear Madam." Penned in brown ink in his usual hurried scrawl Riviere here sends "regret that it is not in my power to assist your undertaking. Owing to the state of my health I have been obliged for many years to limit very closely my hours of work & to confine myself entirely to such work as the exercise of my profession." A nice example. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 41795
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BARKLEY Alben W. 1877 1956
Typed Note Signed
Noted Kentucky senator who served as vice president -- the oldest in U.S. history -- under Truman 1949-53. TNS 1p 8" X 10�" Washington DC 30 January 1943. Addressed to The A.N. Marquis Company. Very good. Faint wear. On "United States Senate" letterhead the future veep notes "I am returning herewith the personal sketch which appeared in the last printing of WHO'S WHO IN AMERICA which I have corrected as requested." Boldly signed in full. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 41699
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BATES Kinzie 1839 84
Partly-Printed Document Signed
This son of the first white child born in Chicago daughter of pioneering fur trader John Kinzie served with the 1st Michigan Infantry in the Civil War later serving as a battalion commander at the frontier in 1869 in General Nelson Miles' "Yellowstone Campaign." Partly-Printed DS 1p 11" X 8�" Standing Rock Dakota Territory 18 August 1876. Very good. Partly-printed "Receipt for Quartermaster's Stores" a secretarially-completed by Lieutenant William Badger form signed boldly by Bates as infantry captain at lower right. Notes receipt of two "Common Tents" two sets of "Common Tent Poles" and five sets of "Common Tent Pins" noting their condition as "Serviceable" and "New." Penned just four weeks after the Battle of Little Big Horn and from the military post where Sitting Bull would later be kept. Scarce and unusual. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 41819
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BARING Evelyn 1st Earl of Cromer 1841 1917
Typed Note Signed
This British statesman and career diplomat served as British controller-general in Egypt and later as British agent and consul-general in Egypt 1881-1907. TNS 1p lettersheet 4 3/4" X 7�" Cairo Egypt 22 May 1906. Addressed to Lady Ampthill Margaret Russell Baroness Ampthill 1874-1957 Queen Mary's Lady of the Bedchamber. Very good. On blind-embossed "British Agency / Cairo" letterhead Baring transmits not present "a note I have received from Sir Reginald Wingate about the application of Lieutenant Duberly." Usual large bold "Cromer" signature. A nice example. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 41818
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DILLING Margaret 1895 1983
Signed Program
This renowned harpist who also owned one of the world's largest harp collections toured extensively for decades played for five U.S. presidents in the White House and taught Harpo Marx and other celebrities. Signed Program 8vo 5�" X 8�" 4pp n.p. n.y. Very good. Faint edgewear original light folds and faint mounting traces on middle third of rear wrapper. Interesting program printed in blue and red on buff stock for Dilling's appearance at the "Community Concert Association" listing an ambitious program that included Bach Mozart Faure Debussy Prokofieff and a half dozen others tiny inked notes beneath three of these. Dilling signs large and bold in pencil near the top. Inner page 2 contains Dilling's biography and "Annotations" pp. 3 and 4 for each composition played. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 41820
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DICKSON Donald 1910 72
Signature
"America's Baritone" this popular singer and concert performer debuted with the Metropolitan Opera in "Faust" in 1937; he was a radio regular alongside Groucho Marx and others and often appeared with Nelson Eddy on "The Chase & Sanborn Hour." Huge 8�" wide signature in black ink on a sheet of buff stationery with a "B" intertwined with quill pen in blue ink at upper left. Very good. Original folds none weakened; mounting traces on verso. An attractive enormous example. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 41824
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GOLSCHMANN Vladimir 1893 1972
Signature
This French-born American conductor who had his own concert series in Paris and also conducted the Ballet Russe orchestra and served as music director at the Sorbonne became a mainstay of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra for more than a quarter century their longest-serving music director ever; in later years he conducted the Denver Symphony Orchestra. Bold pencilled signature on a 4�" X 1�" slip neatly tipped to a 4�" X 5�" yellow autograph album leaf that also bears a small newsprint portrait of the conductor. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 41827
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ORMANDY Eugene 1899 1985
Inscribed Photograph Signed
This Hungarian-born American conductor and violinist achieved fame as conductor of the Philadelphia Orchestra a record-setting 44-year-long stint in which he led that group to Grammy Awards and gold records. IPS 5" X 8" n.p. 1977. Near fine. Heavy stock matte-finish black-and-white closeup of Ormandy resting his chin in his hand thoughtfully inscribed big and bold in black fineline on the blank lower margin signed and dated. With original envelope. A superb example. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 41850
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MONROE Lucy 1907 87
Signed Program
This popular soprano from the early days of radio sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" at so many World War Two bond rallies that one wit quipped she should be admitted as the 49th state in the union. Signed Program 8vo 5�" X 8�" 4pp n.p. n.y. 27 November 1939 typed at top. Very good. Light edgewear original light folds and faint mounting traces on middle third of rear wrapper. A clean and nice program on light orange stock for Monroe's appearance at the "Community Concert Association" listing a lengthy program that includes songs by Handel Haydn Debussy Faure Gounod Puccini and a few others. Monroe signs boldly in blue ink in a blank are at upper left. Her accompanist well-known pianist Frederick Bristol 1897-1974 also signs boldly in ink beneath her. Inner page 2 contains a biography of Monroe and "Annotations" pp. 3 and 4 for each composition played. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 41823
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SPAULDING Forrest 1892 1965
Autograph Quotation Signed
This rock star in the world of library science long-time director of the Des Moines Public Library was identified by "American Libraries" as among the "one hundred of the most important leaders we had in the 102th centuries"; he authored the original Library Bill of Rights adopted by the American Library Association in 1939 and used his wide influence in speaking out on censorship and other library issues. Delightful AQS 1p 5�" X 4�" n.p. 22 July 1937. Near fine. On light green stock with faint age toning at edges. Titled "From your friend the LIBRARIAN" across the top in blue fountain pen ink Spaulding pens the word "LIBRARIAN" using all capital letters down the left side and each of these letters then begins the first word of a free verse poem: "Let me / In this space / Be one to wish you / Real joy much / Accomplishment and the / Rich rewards / In life -- / As you deserve -- / Now and always" boldly signing and dating at the conclusion. A fun original composition from this pioneering library scientist. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 41822
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ORLOFF Nicolas Nikolai Orlov 1892 1964
Autograph Letter Signed
This Russian pianist is best remembered for his Frederic Chopin interpretations and for giving the premiere performance of Alexander Glazunov's first piano concerto in 1912; he gave concert tours extensively beginning in the 1920s and eventually became a British citizen. ALS 2pp lettersheet 7" X 5�" Paris France 16 December 1928. Addressed to Mrs. Neuer. Very good. Faint age toning and original folds none weakened. On "Hotel Majestic" letterhead Orloff pens a friend in his large spindly script and broken English. In part: "I was very touched indeed with your telegramm to Wigwam Hall. I was very interested to hear about Judson-Wolfsohn amalgamation! I come with Alan -- who helps me very good in my tour in all country!" Arthur Judson 1881-1975 was an influential music manager and head of what became Columbia Artists Management famed for combining a number of independent managers such as the Wolfsohn Music Bureau into his "Judson Empire." Interestingly George Gershwin composed "An American in Paris" at this same hotel in this same year. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 41720
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WALLGREN Abian A. "Wally" 1892 1948
Original Signed Ink Cartoon
What Bill Mauldin and "Willie and Joe" were to World War Two G.I.s "Wally" Wallgren and his "Helpful Hints" cartoons in "Stars and Stripes" were to World War One doughboys for both poked fun and army life army chores army regulations and the drudgery of military life; Wallgren served with the 5th Marines in the First Division in France after the war collecting his cartoons into the popular "Wally: His Cartoons of the A.E.F." in 1919; later he cartooned for "American Legion Magazine" and then had another strip called "Hoosegow Herman." Original ink cartoon heavy stock 4" X 7" sheet n.p. n.y. Wallgren's Drexel Hill Pennsylvania home address lightly inkstamped on verso. Near fine. Wallgren signs simply "W" at lower right and though not dated an inkstamped 15 March 1943 on verso is perhaps the date on which this appeared in "American Legion Magazine." Two serviceman in uniform stand at center perusing this magazine the soldier at left asking "Wot's 'savvy our lingo' mean" and his pal at right replying "It means we talk the same language!" Caption inked quite large both above and below this scene remarks "SEND YOUR / MAGAZINE" at top "TO A BUDDY / IN SERVICE" at bottom. Displayed in cream 7" X 8�" mat with 3�" X 5 3/4" opening. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 41755
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FRANCIS Robert 1901 87
Typed Manuscript Signed
This respected Amherst Massachusetts poet was a famously thrifty and eccentric New Englander called by Robert Frost America's most neglected poem; his first volume was "Stand With Me Here" 1936 and while he published few volumes his concise intense deeply personal verse gained him a loyal following. TMS on inner panel of a 6�" X 4�" heavy stock Christmas card n.p. n.y. Fine. Front glossy panel features color photograph of lit candles amidst sprigs of evergreen and poinsettias and "Season's Greetings" card against blue background; opening at top the lower inside panel displays a printed seasonal message in red while the blank upper panel features a greeting so carefully phrased it's not a stretch to consider it an unrhymed poem. Titled "For all the children in Mr. Bean's class" it reads: "Thank you thank you for your gifts -- the / Thanksgiving card and the Christmas card / the paperweight that you made and the stamps. / May Christmas bless you all. / With love" and boldly signed in black ballpoint. Most unusual one of a kind and quite attractive. Undated but likely of early 1980s vintage. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 41738
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MACREADY Willliam Charles 1793 1873
Autograph Note Signed third person
This popular and influential English actor ruled the London stage with his interpretations of Shakespeare and other tragedies from the teens through the 1840s touring America successfully as well. Third-person ANS 1p integral address leaf 4�" X 7�" Covent Garden Theatre London 20 November n.y. Addressed to "Woolf Esq. / 153. Drury Lane." Very good. Mildly age toned and lightly soiled. "Mr. Macready presents his Compts. to Mr. Woolf -- would be very happy to see him for a few minutes conversation either this evening after ten o'Clock or tomorrow morning. Red wax seal on integral address portion bears "Royal Covent Garden Theatre" imprint. This theatre was the site of Macready's first London appearance as Orestes in a production of Racine's "The Distressed Mother" in September 1816 -- but the 1836 watermark on this sheet likely dates this letter to 1838-39 when he served as manager of this theatre. A handsome example. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 41739
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MANSFIELD Richard 1857 1907
Autograph Letter Signed
The best-known Shakespearian interpreter of the late 19th century was this English actor who toured extensively and played Broadway to great success often producing and directing as well; his performance in London in 1888 in the title role of "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" earned him consideration as a suspect in the then-current Jack the Ripper murders. ALS 3pp lettersheet 5" X 8" New York NY 4 July 1895. Addressed to Charles Henry Meltzer. Very good. Lightly age toned with some discreet expert archival mends on folds. On letterhead of the Garrick Theater in which Mansfield premiered Meltzer's new play "The Story of Rodion the Student" a stage version of Dostoyevski's "Crime and Punishment" on December 3 the actor writes the playwright on some future play. In part: "I am glad to receive your report of progress and all your ideas seem Excellent. I shall also be more than pleased to receive the first act and -- I am sure -- to be pleased when I read it. It is also good to hear from a man whose motto appears to be: 'Labor voluptas'. When you have finished 'Le Pere Prodigue' you will I hope commence at once on a play for me." Meltzer 1853-1936 was an English dramatist and translator who penned a number of plays though the new play Mansfield refers to in this letter appears never to have been completed. Excellent stage content -- and attractive despite mild wear. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 41740
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KROCH Carl A. 1915 99
Typed Note Signed
The legendary "Baron of Books" bought out a failing bookshop named Brentano's in Chicago during the Depression merged it into Kroch's & Brentano's and created a midwest bookselling empire that ruled the new bookselling world for decades and modernized its practices. TNS 1p 8�" X 11" Chicago IL 10 September 1987. Addressed to Aaron Cohodes. Very good. Staple holes at upper left. On "Kroch's & Brentano's letterhead the bookselling baron asks this publisher Chicago's small Bonus Books for review copies of three of his better-selling sports books "Parcells" "Ditka" and "On Sports". Usual small but bold full signature in black ballpoint. Cohodes types a brief response at the foot of this letter. Kroch's thumb's up at his stores could make a title a bestseller so a review copy request from him would be sure to fall on happy ears. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 41731
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WALLGREN Abian A. "Wally" 1892 1948
Original Signed Ink Cartoon
What Bill Mauldin and "Willie and Joe" were to World War Two G.I.s "Wally" Wallgren and his "Helpful Hints" cartoons in "Stars and Stripes" were to World War One doughboys for both poked fun and army life army chores army regulations and the drudgery of military life; Wallgren served with the 5th Marines in the First Division in France after the war collecting his cartoons into the popular "Wally: His Cartoons of the A.E.F." in 1919; later he cartooned for "American Legion Magazine" and then had another strip called "Hoosegow Herman." Original cartoon in black ink signed simply "W" at lower right heavy stock 7" X 3�" sheet n.p. n.y. Wallgren's Drexel Hill Pennsylvania home address lightly inkstamped on verso. Near fine. Charming scene -- perhaps a "Helpful Hunts" installment -- depicting two soldiers side by side at a table the G.I. at left showing the G.I. at right how to open a bottle of French wine. "See!!" he says as he thumps the underside of the bottle and the cork strikes with a "Pop" in his friend's eye. Cream 8�" X 6�" mat with 5�" X 2�" opening. Wallgren's early work is surprisingly scarce and this is a delightful example. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 41756
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GOMEZ Vernon "Lefty" 1908 89
Signature
This left-handed pitcher debuted with the New York Yankees in 1930 remaining there until 1942; among many career highlights he played in five World Series and seven All-Star games and in 1972 was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Bold signature in bright red fineline on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card at left naturally of which is tipped a 2�" X 3" color glossy reproduction of a 1933 Gomez baseball card overall total dimensions thus 7" X 3". Undated but later life circa 1975. Fine. A fun presentation. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 41528
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MULLIKEN Robert S. 1896 1986
Signature
American physicist and chemist whose research on molecular orbital theory -- what holds molecules together -- earned him the 1966 Nobel Prize in chemistry. Bold signature and date 1967 December 16 on a heavy stock 6" X 4" card n.p. n.y. pencilled date on verso 10 August 1983. Fine. Rather uncommon. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 41474
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WOOLSON Constance Fenimore 1840 95
Autograph Note Signed / Autograph Manuscript Signed
Her first novel "Anne" put this American short story writer poet and novelist on the literary map in 1880; a grandniece of James Fenimore Cooper Woolson is remembered today as a pioneering regional writer and much critical and scholarly attention has been paid to her work and her feminist views. ANS 1p 5" X 8" Engelberg Switzerland 9 August 1881. Addressed to "Madame." Near fine. Woolson here sounds rather shocked and embarrassed at the acclaim of her novel as she here notes "you must appreciate that it seems to the writer herself rather brazen-faced to copy some of her own sentences and attach her name as though it was of importance! -- I am glad you like the story. The opening scenes are not far from your home -- the island of MacKinac." Boldly penned and signed in black ink. Accompanied by the aforementioned "sentences" an AMS 1p 5" X 8" n.p. signed in full by her at the close and dated August 1881. Very good. Bit of show-through from mounting traces down leftmost 1" edge. Woolson writes out a paragraph from "Anne" opening with "Rast was in high spiritsl the brilliant world seemed opening before him" and closing with "the poverty-stricken poets who in their poor old boats with ragged canvas and some small ballast of guitars and lutes sail by eating their crusts and laughing at them." Most unusual and attractive -- a choice scarce example from the height of her fame. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 41547
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WHITSON John H. 1954 1936
Typed Manuscript Signed
This Hoosier attorney turned writer cranked out potboilers -- dime novels also known as "penny dreadfuls" -- under a variety of pseudonyms for a variety of publishers in the late 19th century whereupon he became a minister and teacher and continued to pen young adult and mainstream fiction such as "Barbara a Woman of the West" 1903 "The Rainbow Chasers" 1904 and other novels. TMS 1p 8�" X 11" Nashville TN 25 March 1923. Very good. Faint edgewear and age toning. A bold and handsome typescript prepared by Whitson of his four-stanza poem "At the Call of the Whistle." This sentimental but sensitive ode to the coming of Spring contrasts new life with the pain of young death: "All things I'd give dear child if you could watch this Spring's returning! / But hark! e'en as I'm wishing it the whistle calls for you." It closes on a surprisingly morbid melancholy note: ""So with the Spring we may not walk. Dear heart 'tis useless grieving; / The stony world cares not at all and the dear Lord is so far." Whitson crosses out and changes two words in the text "silver" becomes "bridal" and "must" becomes "will" and at the close he signs in full adding "Ward-Belmont" city and date as well. Whitson taught at the Ward-Belmont school for girls a tony finishing school from 1920 to 1923. Whitson published many poems in many publications but it's quite uncommon to find anything in his hand. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 41549
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WARNER Charles Dudley 1829 1900
Inscription and Signature
Mark Twain's co-author for the 1873 novel "The Gilded Age" was a well-known and prolific essayist author editor and all-around man of letters; it was he not Twain who coined the phrase "Everybody complains about the weather but nobody does anything about it." On a 4�" X 7" lettersheet bearing his imprinted "Nook Farm / Hartford Conn." address Warner pens a handsome "With the compliments of / the New Year / Yours Sincerely" -- in purple ink no less -- signing in full and dating it 3 January 1893. Near fine. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 41552
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MIKULEC Joseph F. 1878 ?
Autograph Letter Signed
The original "Globe Trotter" this Croatian began a walking tour in 1901 that supposedly lasted 28 years twice circumnavigating the world and logging more than 175000 miles on foot; he survived by selling picture postcards of himself and lugged with him a large book which he got signed from notable figures from all walks of life from all over the world including three U.S. presidents he claimed it contained 50000 signatures -- a book that eventually tipped the scales at 58 pounds and became too heavy for him to carry with him and had to be shipped to his next destination -- a book that he tried to sell to famed rare book dealer Dr. Rosenbach in the 1920s for $10000 he declined and whose whereabouts today is unknown; he married in the 1910s and apparently settled down somewhere in the U.S. perhaps Chicago. ALS 1p 8" X 10" Seattle WA 22 July 1922. Addressed to James Van Allen Shields 1871-1954 an American businessman and patent lawyer based with the Columbia Gramophone Company in Britain. Very good. Faint age toning and edgewear. On lined paper and in his large childish cursive in vivid purple ink Mikulec notes that "I am still enroute collecting signatures and intend to go to Japan from here. Some day I shall come to London again." Below his huge signature he adds "Globe Trotter." Unusual oddity from this eccentric figure. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 41562
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WHITNEY Adeline DT. 1824 1906 D. T.
Autograph Quotation Signed
American author of girls tales and poems whose first book was published in 1859 "Mother Goose for Grown Folks" and last book in 1900 "The Integreity of Christian Science". AQS 1p 7" X 9" n.p. n.y. Very good. Faint vertical show-through along leftmost 1" from mounting traces on verso with �" paper loss near upper left corner not affecting text. On lined paper running vertically strangely Whitney boldly pens her three-stanza poem "A Violet" first published in her 1872 poetry collection "Pansies" and signs in full at the conclusion. Opens with "God does not send us strange flowers every year. / When the spring winds blow o'er the pleasant places / The same dear things lift up the same fair faces. / The violet is here." An unusually lengthy example -- Whitney usually penned short sentiments only or single verse lines for admirers not full poems. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 41550
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ENGLE Paul 1908 91
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The quarter-century director of the University of Iowa's world-renowned Iowa Writers' Workshop was that state's best-known poet debuting with "Worn Earth" in 1932 and concluding a dozen volumes later with "Images of China" in 1980. TLS 1p 5�" X 8" Iowa City IA 4 December 1956. Addressed to Ralph G. Newman 1912-98 founder of Chicago's noted Abraham Lincoln Book Shop. Near fine. Friendly meaty single-space letter filled with memorable phrases. Of his schedule he remarks: "I have been off lecturing in St. Louis to 1500 teachers of English with the girls up to their accents in orchids the University of Minnesota with the blonde girls looking as if they wore sunlight on their heads instead of hair and a Catholic girl's school with the girls showing the exhilarating effects of a steady diet of prayer and prunes." On the possibility of visiting Newman in Chicago he mentions "taking a train to Houghton Michigan to lecture to the College of Mining there to rub the noses of the students of engineering in poetry while they rub my nose in the snow." He even works in creative writing as when he notes "It was fine to have you all in Iowa City and especially pleasant to feel that all of you were interested in this university's devotion to the creative act which is of course the beginning of all books." Signed simply "Paul" in blue ballpoint. A rambling delightful fascinating letter. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 41560
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COUES Samuel Elliott 1792 1967
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This noted New Hampshire civil leader and merchant he part owned a handful of ships served in the state legislature 1825-28 1830 and as president of the Portsmouth Temperance Society and the American Peace Society 1841-46; he founded the New Hampshire Asylum for the Insane worked at the U.S. Patent Office 1854-66 and penned page-turners such as "Outline of a System of Mechanical Philosophy" 1851 "Arithmetical Calculations of the Elements of the Orbit of the Moon" 1855 and "Studies of the Earth" 1860. ANS 1p 7 3/4" X 9 3/4" Portsmouth NH 25 January 1841. Addressed to John R. French 1819-90 publisher editor North Carolina congressman. Near fine. As a young man French published and co-edited one of the first anti-slavery newspapers out of New Hampshire's capital city of Concord -- and in this letter the newly-named American Peace Society president sends French as "Agent for the 'Herald of Freedom'" "three dollars wh.ich is to pay bal.ance due 93� and the balance as advance pay for the comeing year for which please give me credit" -- presumably a subscription to the pioneering "Herald of Freedom." Intriguing. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 41569
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FORSYTH William 1812 99
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This noted Scottish attorney held high crown offices and was elected a conservative member of Parliament from Marylebone 1874-80; a man of letters he authored a number of books on historical and literary topics. ALS 3pp lettersheet 4�" X 7�" n.p. 7 May 1874. Addressed to Dr. Tristram. Very good. Writing on stationery bearing an oval blind-embossed "House of Commons" imprint in his bold sloppy but legible hand the newly-elected m.p. writes a constituent about a touchy church issue: "I would willingly help you if I could for I think it would be very lamentable to have the peace of the Congregation disturbed by the introduction of Ritualistic preachers. But I feel sure that any interference on my part with the patronage of the Prime Minister would be looked on by him as rather an impertinence & would do more harm than good. Would it not be well to bring on the part of influential members of the Congregation the facts mentioned in your letter under his notice This seems to me the best plan you can adopt for preventing the appointment of a Clergyman whose views would be distressful of the majority." Boldly signed. Interesting and worth further research. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 41571
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SLOANE Emily Vanderbilt 1874 1970
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This author and socialite made up for the accident of her ultra-privileged birth through religion philanthropy and advocacy of many social causes. ALS 2pp lettersheet 4" X 6" Lenox MA 31 October n.y. Addressed to Mr. Riis likely Jacob A. Riis 1849-1914 pioneering Danish-American muckraking journalist and social reformer.Very good. Intriguing content concerning Sloane's do-goodism: "I have decided to act upon your suggestion and entrust the monthly delivery of the aged couple's Rent to a member of the A.B.C. I doubt if I will be able to go myself but I am sure one of the men will be very happy to visit the old people in their home. I agree with you in thinking that it is more blessed to give than to receive." Boldly penned on "Elm Court / Lenox" letterhead the famous shingle-style home her parents had built around 1885. One of Riis' well-known tenement photographs depicts two elderly sisters seated in their New York apartment the caption usually noting that in 1895 Riis persuaded Emily Vanderbilt Sloane to pension these two elderly sisters named Gribbon. This outstanding letter is without doubt written to Jacob Riis -- and chances are strong it pertains to this same or some similar charitable act that he convinced Sloane to underwrite. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 41568
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DALE Sir Alfred William Winterslow 1855 1926
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This English educator and author served as principal of University College in Liverpool 1899-1903 and long-time vice-chancellor at the University of Liverpool 1903-19; in 1903 he revised and edited a history of English Congregationalism written by his father the noted Congregationalist church leader Robert William Dale. TLS 1p 7" X 9" Liverpool England 7 November 1908. Addressed to Reverend Oliver Huckel 1864-1940 American Congregationalist clergyman and author. Very good. Faint original folds; mounting traces on verso. On University of Liverpool letterhead Dale discusses some cryptic but clearly delicate issue regarding his and Huckel's mutual friend the noted Scottish theologian P.T. Forsyth 1848-1921. In part ".the Council and Educational Board of Mansfield College. came to no final decision so your judgment will still be in time to help us. I fully appreciate all that you say of Forsyth who is a close friend of mine and was a neighbour for many years; but we cannot run the risk of moving a man of his age to Oxford to begin new work under totally new conditions. He has never been a strong man physically." Boldly signed. Most interesting -- Forsyth had preached at Mansfield College in January 1908 but what the sensitive issue under discussion here is unclear. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 41570
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BIGELOW John 1817 1911
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This editor and co-owner of the "New York Evening Post" was an attorney and statesman appointed American Consul in Paris in 1861 where he was hugely influential in preventing France and the United Kingdom from aiding the Confederacy in the American Civil War which no doubt played a role in his appointment as United States Ministers Plenipotentiary to France in 1865; in New York he helped Samuel J. Tilden in his corruption fight against "Boss" Tweed and acted as his campaign manager in his failed 1876 presidential bid. ALS 4pp lettersheet 5�" X 8" Paris France n.y. Addressed to "My dear friend." Very good. Faintly age toned. On "Legation des Etats Unis" letterhead Bigelow apparently acknowledges congratulations on his 1865 appointment as United States Minister Plenipotentiary to France thereby dating this undated letter to late 1864 or early 1865: "I am deeply sensible of the kindness of heart which prompted your flattering note. and beg you will accept my thanks. It now remains to be determined whether it will be me or the country that you will congratulate when I resign the honor which has been so unexpectedly thrust upon me. Events and the tendencies of things at home will render my position if not less laborious less disagreeable and irksome and wearing to the temper than it was to my lamented predecessor." Minister William L. Dayton died in office on December 1 1864 -- and Bigelow held the office only until 1866. Goes on to invite this friend to visit Paris and discuss the friend's ailing father: "I thought he erred in accepting the charge of a Congregation when he went home. If he would come abroad and travel through Switzerland on foot with knapsack on his back he may renew his youth & health but if he stays in N.Y. talks politics & fights Every bodies battles but his own he will not grow better in health." Intriguing: REALLY makes one want to determine who received this letter and who this seemingly well-known father was. A superb meaty letter. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 41565
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MANN Arthur 1948 99
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This Scottish defender played for Heart of Midlothian 1967-68 then on to England and Manchester City 1968-72 Notts County 1972-79 and others. Bold signature in blue ballpoint special heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. dated by him 24 March 1980. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 41373
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BLISS Anthony A. 1913 91
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This New York blueblood attorney ruled the Metropolitan Opera as executive director from 1975 70 1985 modernizing and updating it; he was also a force in the New York dance world. TLS 1p 7�" X 10�" New York NY 1 March 1979. Addressed to Georgia Gates. Near fine. On "Met" letterhead Bliss addresses a patron's concerns about opera translations. In part: "The Question of what language an opera is done in is extraordinarily difficult and dependant on many factors including availability of cast willing or able to learn the opera in English. There are also unhappily few good translations. In the case of The Bartered Bride we were able to create a new English translation ourselves. In the case of the upcoming Mahagonny we have been unable to negotiate a contract with the publisher for a new English version. We do not like any of the existing versions therefore we had to decide to do it in the original language." Bold signature in blue ballpoint. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 41384
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WILSHAW Dennis 1926 2004
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This English forward played soccer for the Wolverhampton Wanderers 1944-57 and Stoke City 1957-61 as well as appearing often for the England national team. Bold neat "With Best Wishes / Dennis Wilshaw" in blue ballpoint on a special heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. dated by him 26 February 1982. Near fine. With original envelope. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 41375
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MacFADDEN Bernarr 1868 1955
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Long before Charles Atlas Jack LaLanne Arnold Schwarzenegger and Richard Simmons there was this household-name eccentric physical fitness advocate who built a business empire around it founding the magazine "Physical Culture" in 1899 that grew into a magazine publishing behemoth. A big bold signature in black ink as manly as MacFadden heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. Near fine. Though undated likely of 1930s vintage. Very uncommon. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 41350
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COOK Frederick A. SHAINWALD von AHLEFELDT Ralph ca. 1883 ?
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The youngest member of American explorer Frederick A. Cook's 1903 Mount Denali expedition this curious figure remained one of the controversial explorer's closest friends and most steadfast supporters throughout the attacks on his claim to have reached the North Pole on 21 April 1908 a year before Peary; it was at Shainwald's home that the explorer died on August 5 1940. TLS 1p 8�" X 11" Scarsdale NY 11 August 1940. Addressed to Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. Near fine. Faintly age toned. On letterhead of the just-formed but short-lived "Cook Arctic Club Inc." that lists the just-deceased explorer as honorary president at the top of its list of officers Shainwald writes a supporter just a week after his hero's death. Superb content: "It is a real pleasure to hear from a man who feels as we do and who can express himself so masterly. This club was formed to promote all the interests of Dr. Cook. We shall continue what we have been planning for the past two months. Namely an airplane Expedition to revisit the Northern lands discovered by Cook in 1908: Bradley Land 300 miles from Pole; and the Glacial Islands 120 miles from Pole. Peary has always claimed that Cook turned South 520 miles from Pole. We have failed this year to raise the needed funds but hope to succeed in 1941. As you may have read Sir Hubert Wilkins is confidant of the existance of Cook's lands and has volunteered to command the Expedition." Signed boldly in full in vivid blue ink. Extremely unusual and most desireable. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 41382
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TRAUTMANN Bernd 1923 2013
Inscription and Signature
A distinguished World War Two career as a paratrooper with the German Luftwaffe earned him an Iron Cross but as a soccer goalkeeper he starred for Manchester City 1949-64 and other British teams later managing a half dozen teams around the world from the 1960s into the 1980s. Bold and handsome "To Richard / Best Wishes / Bernd Trautmann" in blue ballpoint on a special heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. dated by him 3 April 1981. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 41370
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PEZZEY Bruno 1955 94
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Austrian soccer star considered one of the greatest defenders ever which he did for Wacker Innsbruck 1974-78 Eintracht Frankfurt 1978-83 and other teams before dying suddenly of heart failure at age 39. Color PS 4" X 6" n.p. n.y. Fine. Half-length informal portrait as an Eintracht Frankfurt player signed bold and sloppy across his jersey in black fineline. With original envelope cancelled in Frankfurt Germany on 14 September 1982. A superb example signed at the height of his fame. Uncommon. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 41369
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ASHMAN Ron 1926 2004
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This English centre-forward and later fullback played soccer for Norwich City 1946-63 later managing that same team 1962-66 and others. Bold attractive signature in blue ballpoint on a 5�" X 3�" slip bearing "Scunthorpe United Football Club Ltd." their Scunthorpe address and "With Compliments" in red ink. Fine. Undated but pencilled on verso is 26 September 1978; Ashman managed this team from 1967-73 and again from 1976-81. A handsome example. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 41371
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GROSS Volkmar 1948 2014
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This German goalkeeper played soccer for Hertha BSC 1967-72 and others in Germany and South Africa before finishing his career in the U.S. with the Minnesota Kicks 1979 and San Diego Sockers 1979-83. PS 3�" X 5�" n.p. n.y. Fine. Thin stock printed photograph showing Gross in San Diego Sockers uniform about to kick the ball signed large and bold in black ballpoint in a light area. Fine. With original envelope postal cancellation 14 August 1979. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 41372
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FAULKNER Jack 1926 2008
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The Denver Broncos new head coach in 1962 was named AFL Coach of the Year but he only lasted there until 1964 after which he is best known for acting as the Los Angeles Rams as scout defensive line coach assistant general manager and other posts. IPS 5" X 7" n.p. 2 April 1980. Near fine. Attractive black and white glossy head-and-shoulders pose in Rams cap and staff shirt handsomely inscribed and signed in a light area near center: "To Richard / Best Wishes and / Good Luck Always / Jack / 4/2/80." unknown
书商的参考编号 : 41406
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CLEARY Robert B. 1936 2015
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This American college hockey star joined the 1960 Winter Olympics team the first American team to ever win gold; in 1981 he was inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame. Bold signature in blue fineline on a special heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. dated in another hand 22 October 1984. Fine. Accompanied by an unsigned high quality 4" X 5" black-and-white portrait of Cleary in later years in suit and tie. Original envelope present. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 41423
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BULLARD Robert Lee 1861 1947
Inscription and Signature
This long-serving U.S. Army officer is most noted for commanding "The Big Red One" -- the 1st Infantry Division -- during the successful Battle of Cantigny in World War One; although in the Battle of Montfalcon his refusal to obey orders cost the 79th Division huge casualties. Attractive "Signature / Yours sincerely / Robert Lee Bullard / Lt. Gen. Rtd." penned on a buff heavy stock 5�" X 3�" penny postcard n.p. postal cancellation Grand Central Annex NY n.y. postal cancellation 13 January 1934. Near fine. Address portion boldly addressed in Bullard's hand to Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 41409
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