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WICKLAND, Albert (1888-1980)
Signature
This outfielder debuted with the Cincinnati Reds in 1913 later playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago Whales Boston Braves and New York Yankees. Bold signature and credentials "Cin 1913 / Federal League 1914-15 / Boston Braves 1918 / New York Yankees 1919" in black fineline 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. Near fine. Most unusual -- a handsome later life example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 23203
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CALDWELL, Erskine (1903-87)
Photograph Signed
Tobacco Road" and "God's Little Acre" both 1932 are but two of this prolific Southern novelistís works. PS 4¼" X 6" n.p. n.d. Very good. Handsome black and white postcard portrait from 1980 with a large smudged signature across the front and an old-age "To Rick Harwell / from / Erskine" on the verso. With original envelope. Harwell 1915-88 was a noted civil War scholar who assembled the largest collection among other things of Erskine Caldwell editions. unknown
Bookseller reference : 14707
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CURTIS, George William (1824-92)
Signature and Inscription / Unsigned Portrait
This tough-to-categorize figure was an influential American man of letters who opined through his "The Easy Chair" column in "Harper's Magazine" which he edited and popular lecture tours. Handsome "Ashfield Mass. / October 6 1877. / With all good wishes / from / George William Curtis" 4½" X 3 3/4" slip. Very good. Slight show-through along left edge from mounting trace on verso. Accompanied by a fine 8½" X 11" glazed steel-engraved portrait by T. Cole from the 1882 "Century Gallery of One Hundred Portraits. unknown
Bookseller reference : 28478
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LEINSDORF, Erich (1912-93)
Photograph Signed
Renowned Austrian-born conductor with the New York Metropolitan Opera and the Boston Symphony. PS 4" X 5½" n.p. n.d. Fine. Handsome glossy profile portrait in tuxedo baton in mid-swing nicely signed. unknown
Bookseller reference : 15028
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WATERSTON, Anna CL (1812-99) C L
Signature and Inscription
The youngest daughter full name Anna Cabot Lodge Quincy Waterston of Boston Mayor and Harvard president Josiah Quincy dabbled in the arts writing poems "Verses" 1863 nonfiction "Adelaide Phillipps: A Record" 1883 and Unitarian hymns; in 2003 her diary was published "A Woman's Wit & Whimsy: The 1833 Diary of Anna Cabot Lodge Quincy" chronicling the life of a 21-year-old aristocrat on the Harvard campus. Bold attractive "With many pleasant memories / of our visit to your happy and / beautiful home I shall / always be your affectionate friend / Anna C.L. Waterston / Fort Washington / 1862" on a 5" X 3¼" slip. Near fine. It's interesting that Fort Washington 16 miles south of Washington DC was built in June of that year 1863 for the New York State Militia during the Gettysburg Campaign so clearly this must have been penned there in the months immediately following its construction. A handsome unusual war-date item. unknown
Bookseller reference : 22771
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MERZ, Karl (1836-90)
Autograph Letter Signed
This German-born American composer arranger author and editor taught and contributed to music periodicals; his collected essays "Music and Culture" were published just after his death. ALS in French 3pp 5¼" X 8¼" n.p. n.d. Addressed to "Mon cher frere." Very good. Though not translated the content clearly involves musical matters penned in his big bold scrawl in brown ink. unknown
Bookseller reference : 14976
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CUTTING, Mary Stewart (1851-1924)
Autograph Note Signed / Autograph Manuscript Signed
Popular novelist and short story writer whose umpteen volumes include "The Wayfarers" "The Unforeseen" and "The Suburban Whirl." Two items: First an ANS 1p 5" X 6½" Orange NJ 1923 January 16. Addressed to Albert Johannsen 1871-1962 a University of Chicago geology professor who authored "The House of Beadle and Adams and Its Dime and Nickel Novels" 1950 the definitive reference work on the subject. Near fine. In response to a request for an original working draft page of a manuscript Cutting cordially replies: "Will the enclosed serve your purpose It is rather more legible than most!" Signed boldly in full. Second an AMS 1p 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. Very good. Mild edge wear and a bit of age toning. On cheap lined paper Cutting has hurriedly penned in black ink some lines from a story complete with a few crossouts and additions. Along the top she has added "From / Fairy Godmother / story finished March 1920. Published in Woman's Home Companion" and at the bottom she signs in full. If this example is as Cutting notes "rather more legible than most" we would hate to see one of her less legible pages! Nice example of a working draft from a popular ladies author of the turn of the century. Accompanied by Johannsen's original 8½" X 11" file folder bearing a printed "Collection of Albert Johannsen" label partly filled in by Johannsen. unknown
Bookseller reference : 27015
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ANDERSON, Andrew "Andy" (?-?)
Signature
This Negro Leagues player 1916-36 was a teammate of Satchel Paige on the 1927 Chattanooga Black Lookouts; he also played for the Mohawk Giants and the Syracuse Black Chiefs. Large bold "Andrew Andy Anderson" in blue fineline heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1987 March 16. Near fine. Anderson started to sign the verso as well before realizing he'd already signed the card thus the "Andrew Andy A" found there. unknown
Bookseller reference : 21893
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PRAEGER, Ferdinand (1815-91)
Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
German composer. AMuQS 1p 8½" X 3½" n.p. n.d. Good. Heavy mounting traces on verso. Praeger writes out two lines of music from a composition identified "After Balzac." Beneath the music Praeger writes: "The only thing complete below / On earth alas! is human woe! unknown
Bookseller reference : 13931
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RALL, Gunther (1918-2009)
Photograph Signed
German ace of World War Two whose astonishing 275 victories make him the third highest ranking ace of all time. PS 18½" X 25" n.p. n.y. 1988. Fine. Lovely heavy stock print of a superb pencil portrait of the famed aviator in uniform and wearing his Iron Cross limited to 500 copies numbered and signed by noted aviation artist artist J.G. Keck this #118 below the blind-embossed inner border; Rall then boldly signs in pencil in a special blind-embossed box area. A superb likeness signed by both artist and subject put out in a small edition. unknown
Bookseller reference : 20847
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PARTRIDGE, Bellamy (1878-1960)
Typed Letters Signed 2
This American novelist and popular historian is best remembered for "Country Lawyer" 1939 a memoir of his attorney father's practice in rural New York and its sequel "The Big Family" 1941. Two Typed Letters Signed 7¼" X 10½" and 8½" X 11" Bridgeport CT 1948 January 30 and 1948 March 24. Addressed to Mrs. Madlener -- Elaine Madlener noted Chicago collector and office of The Manuscript Society. First letter is very good with mild age toning and small paper clip impression; second letter is slightly less with minor wrinkles and paper clip stain. Good content to this admirer who wanted some books signed. "I always feel highly complimented when readers want their books autographed" he remarks in the first letter "especially if the request comes after reading." Nice discussion of his current project: "I am in the throes of finishing a novel of old New York. It is the story of the Fabulous Forties when the Croton Aqueduct was being built. I have been reading the newspapers of the day through the microfilm until my eyes are quite ready for a vacation. Papers of that particular period were printed on stock which has become so brittle that they break all to pieces when handled and the microfilm has really saved them from extinction. The Aqueduct was under construction for ten years and I have been fortunate enough to get hold of diaries kept by an old fellow who was curator of a museum there during the time and who was also an enthusiastic member of the Aqueduct family -- which was fought tooth and nail by the well water enthusiasts." In the second letter he editorializes about. well editors: ".I had my editor here and we were polishing off the new copy. My work is pretty messy when it is first finished and it is full of erasures and interlineations. If the editor wants any changes and there was never an editor who didn't want some little change made I like to have it done before the final copy is typed. The printers are very bossy nowadays and they demand the most perfect copy. Then if there is to be serial consideration there has to be a copy for the magazines and another for the moving pictures." Insightful commentary from this noted author. Both letters bear bold full signatures. unknown
Bookseller reference : 22672
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BRUNEAU, Alfred (1857-1934)
Autograph Note Signed
This French composer created operas noted for their realism "Kerim" " Messidor" " Angelo" etc. ballets symphonies and more; he was also a prolific music critic for many periodicals. ANS in French 1p 4¼" X 5¼" Paris France 1924 June 29. Addressed to "My dear comrade" in French -- probably American expatriate pianist and music critic Irving Schwerke 1893-1975. Fine. Returns a photograph not present and thanks his correspondent for a journal sent to him. unknown
Bookseller reference : 25097
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HAMLIN, George (1869-1923)
Signature
Celebrated American operatic tenor. Signature heavy stock 3½" X 2½" card n.p. probably Chicago 1906 January. Very good. Slight even age toning; minor mounting traces on verso. A 2¼" X 1½" slip with a hand drawn music staff and treble clef not by Hamlin is neatly tipped to the center of this card and across the staff Hamlin signs bold and large adding "Jan. 1906" just below. Attractive and unusual. unknown
Bookseller reference : 22268
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BERESFORD, Charles, 1st Baron Beresford (1846-1919)
Letter Signed
Known as "Lord Beresford" this British admiral is remembered for his part in the bombardment of Alexandria in the Egyptain War of 1882 and the Nile expedition 1884-85. LS 1p 5" X 8" Chicago IL 1899 February 19. Addressed to Miss F. Maryanna Neumann. Very good. Moderately age toned with mounting traces at corners. "I have much pleasure in sending you my autograph" he notes signing large and bold. A nice example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 26952
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LEHMANN, Lotte (1888-1976)
Autograph Note Signed
German-born American soprano; noted for her Mozart and Wagner interpretations and also for her renditions of popular German "Lieder." ANS 1p 5½" X 3½" Santa Barbara CA. 1961 September 23. Addressed to Josephine Murray. Fine. On a color postcard showing Santa Barbara Lehmann thanks a correspondent "for your kind letter and warmest regards! unknown
Bookseller reference : 13935
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TYNG, Stephen H (1800-85)
Autograph Letter Signed
Considered one of the greatest preachers of his day this Episcopal clergyman served as rector of St. George's Church in New York City from 1845 to 1878; it is largely due to his efforts that Sunday Schools are such an integral part of American church life hence his moniker "The Champion of Sunday Schools." ALS 1p 7¼" X 9" New York NY 1848 April 17. Near fine. Nice note to an unnamed recipient handsomely penned: "I am gratified -- with the kindness shewed to me by an unknown member of your Board. My sincere wish is for the prosperity of your Society. My frequent prayer is for a blessing upon your churches. unknown
Bookseller reference : 22654
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MARCHESI, Blanche (1863-1940)
Signature
The daughter of famed singer Mathilde Marchesi was a noted French soprano; though she debuted in opera as Brunnhilde in Prague in 1900 her voice underwhelmed the critics and lent itself more to the concert stage and later in life to recordings. Large and bold signature and "1899 / First visit to / America. / March" in bold brown ink heavy stock 3½" X 2½" card n.p. Very good. Mild age toning; faint mounting trace at corners. A fine signature signed during her first and quite successful U.S. tour. unknown
Bookseller reference : 27020
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STEEN, William J "Bill" (1887-1979)
Signature
1912 saw the debut of this Cleveland Indians pitcher. Full signature and "Cleveland and / Detroit" in blue ballpoint 5" X 3" card n.p. n.d. Fine. Uncommon. Handsome later life example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 23110
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CAVE-BROWNE-CAVE, Reverend Sir Genille (1869-1929)
Autograph Letter Signed
This English nobleman 12th Baronet of Stratton Hall emigrated to America and became a bartender and played cowboy among other things before becoming a minister; he authored the 1928 memoir "From Cowboy to Pulpit." ALS 1p 8½" X 11" ornate Salvation Army Industrial Home letterhead Chester PA 1912 July 4. Addressed to Roddick W. Marten. Good plus . Age toning from long-ago newspaper clipping to large upper right area. On pictorial Salvation Army letterhead the Baronet boldly pens that he has never met a mannamed "Hal Marten" that Marten is seeking and suggests "You might write to the Cattle Raisers Association. it is very hard to trace a man in the West." Comes with newspaper clipping "Girl Won Titled Cowboy Over to Salvation Army" darkened but not brittle. Most unusual and uncommon. unknown
Bookseller reference : 16131
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HORN, Francis H
Lincoln's Meaning for Today
Kingston RI: University of Rhode Island 1960. Mimeographed 14pp typescript rectos only 4to staple holes at upper left. Near fine. Horn gave this lovely address as president of the University of Rhode Island before the Rhode Island General Assembly on February 12th Lincoln's birthday. Accompanied by a Typed Letter Signed from him 1p 5½" X 8½" Kingston RI 1960 February 23. Addressed to Arnold Gates 1914-93 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. Fine. "I am sending you my address on Lincoln at the request of Charles O'Neill" writes Horn. ".He is particularly interested in the paragraph at the bottom of page 3. I am hoping that the Rhode Island legislature will take action on my suggestion." Which consists of: "Lincoln's two addresses in Rhode Island are of such significance in our history that I hope the State will both commemorate the occasions with some ceremony on the centennial anniversary and mark with a suitable plaque or monument the places where these historic addresses were delivered." Signed boldly in full in black ink. Horn 1908-99 was an educator who served as president of this university from 1958 to 1967 and spearheaded many advancements for that institution. Charles O'Neill 1910-97 was an author known in Civil War circles for his "Wild Train: The Story of the Andrews' Raiders." A most unusual and interesting pair. University of Rhode Island unknown
Bookseller reference : 9506
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DAVIS, J Frank (1870-1942)
Typed Note Signed / Typed Manuscript Signed
This newspaper journalist turned novelist and magazine writer authored "Almanzar" 1918 "The Chinese Label" 1920 and "The Road to San Jacinto" 1936 before becoming director of the Texas Writer's Project of the federal Works Project Administration during the Depression in which capacity he largely authored the 1940 "Texas: A Guide to the Lone Star State"; not to be confused with other Texas writers whose names begin with "J. Frank" Dobie Norfleet Norris. Two items: First a TNS 1p 7¼" X 10½" San Antonio Texas 1923 January 9. Addressed to Albert Johannsen 1871-1962 a University of Chicago geology professor who authored "The House of Beadle and Adams and Its Dime and Nickel Novels" 1950 the definitive reference work on the subject. Fine. In response to a request for a working manuscript page Davis notes: "The short story whose first page it is was scheduled the last I heard for publication in Hearst's International in the February number which will be out about the twentieth of this month." Boldly signed. Second a TMS 1p 8½" X 11" San Antonio Texas 1923 January. Near fine. Titled "Daniel Five Times" this neat double spaced typescript opens with "Colonel Rebel Lee Singleton whose name places his birth as not later than Reconstruction Days came out through the main doorway of the Federal Building to face across the palm-ornamented expanse of Alamo Plaza and paused on the upper step as he observed a haphazard meeting of friends on the sidewalk below him and not ten yards away." Several small minor pencilled corrections. Across the top he has inscribed and signed boldly in black fountain pen: "For Mr. Albert Johannsen with the good wishes of J. Frank Davis" along with place and date. An attractive and unusual pair. Accompanied by Johannsen's original 8½" X 11" file folder bearing a printed "Collection of Albert Johannsen" label partly filled in by Johannsen. unknown
Bookseller reference : 26768
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FROUDE, James Anthony (1818-94)
Autograph Letter Signed / Carte-de-visite
Thomas Carlyle's close friend and literary executor belonged to the Oxford Movement and wrote controversial novels but is mainly remembered for his 12-volume "History of England from the Fall of Wolsey to the Defeat of the Spanish Armada" and other histories. Closing portion of ALS 4½" X 2¼" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Bold "Believe me / faithfully yours / JA Froude." Verso on black-bordered mourning stationery shows mounting traces and bears a dozen words in Froude's hand. Accompanied by a fine scarce carte-de-visite portrait by Sarony of New York 2½" X 4¼" a pristine and handsome example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 22660
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BRASLAU, Sophie (1892-1935)
Inscription and Signature
This American contralto opera singer with a range of three octaves was a popular regular at the New York Metropolitan Opera. Exceptionally large and bold "Preston Sawyer / In remembrance / Sophie Braslau" in black fountain pen on a pristine pale blue 6" X 3 3/4" autograph album leaf n.p. n.y. Near fine. A handsome example of this uncommon signature; Braslau died at age 43. This signature was acquired by noted collector Preston Sawyer 1899-1968 California journalist and historical writer in San Francisco in 1930. unknown
Bookseller reference : 25623
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PASTOR, Tony (1907-69)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Jazz singer tenor saxist big band leader. IPS Bruno 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Fine. Handsome Bruno of Hollywood glossy half-length portrait of a young Pastor in white suit and tie boldly signed and inscribed in a light area at upper right in black fineline: "To Ken -- / Sincerely / and many thanks / Tony Pastor." A great example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 13929
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READ, Opie (1852-1939)
Typed Note Signed
This Tennessee humorist and novelist authored such popular sidesplitters as "A Kentucky Colonel" 1890 and "Old Lim Jucklin" 1905. TNS 1p 8½" X 11" Chicago IL 1939 June 14. Addressed to "My Dear Professor" Albert Johannsen dime novel authority and author of "The House of Beadle and Adams". Fine. Johannsen researching his "penny dreadful" opus had contacted Read for information about one of the most famous dime novelists "Colonel" Prentiss Ingraham 1843-1904 a colorful soldier of fortune who cranked out some 700 dime novels. Writing shortly before his death Read replies ".the countenance of Colonel Ingraham came into memory; but I cannot recall anything regarding him. He has staggered forth from minute recollection. unknown
Bookseller reference : 24551
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DUNCAN, William Cary (1874-?)
Typed Manuscript Signed
Popular American librettist who worked with Oscar Hammerstein on one stage score with Hammerstein's frequent collaborator Otto Harbach on Rudolf Friml's 1922 musical comedy "The Blue Kitten" etc. TMS 1p 8½" X 11" n.p. n.y. Near fine. Double-spaced typescript of one page from an unidentified work possibly a musical comedy -- a dialogue between Polly and Douglas. Duncan has pencilled out words and phrases here and there changed a word. He signs boldly in ink near the bottom. This came from the collection of Albert Johannsen author of "The House of Beadle and Adams and Its Dime and Nickel Novels" University of Oklahoma Press 1950 the definitive reference work and bibliography on the subject. Johannsen's original 8½" X 11" file folder bearing his printed "Collection of Albert Johannsen" label partly filled in by Johannsen accompanies this item. Johannsen was fond of requesting working manuscript pages from authors -- this Duncan leaf is clearly one such example. Most unusual and attractive -- and worthy of further research. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18019
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ALBERT, Eugen d' (1864-1932)
Typed Note 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. TNS in German 1p 5 3/4" X 4" Berlin Germany 1930 October 19. Addressed to Ludwig Bisschopinck. Near fine. Good brief music content on a heavy stock postal card explaining that he never wrote an original composition for two pianos but that he did write two piano concertos Opus 2 and more recently Opus 12. Rather uncommon. unknown
Bookseller reference : 15002
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BURGESS, Gelett (1866-1951)
Document Signed
American illustrator and humorist. DS 1p 8½" X 11" n.p. New York NY 1923 October 6. Fine. Printed updating form sent out by "Who's Who" for its 1924-25 edition on yellow paper with Burgess's 2½" X 3" biographical entry from the previous edition affixed to the blank center area. Burgess makes a few minor corrections to this in ink and typewriter and signs and dates it at the close. Unusual form. unknown
Bookseller reference : 26985
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LANDERS, Ann (1918-2002) and VAN BUREN, Abigail (born 1918)
Signed Postal Cover
Twins Esther and Pauline Friedman of Sioux City Iowa won a huge following as syndicated advice columnists. Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Social Circle Georgia on 14 July 1973. Near fine. Single 8-cent "Rise of the Spirit of Independence" stamp at upper right; no decorative cachet at left and no recipient's name/address. The twins each sign large and bold in black fineline Ann on top Abby below near the lower left. Not a First Day Cover but the enterprising collector used this stamp because it depicts newspapers being pulled off a colonial hand-pull press and this cancellation as relevant to the coincidental nature of twin sisters in identical professions. Nice! Small portions of both original transmittal envelopes also present. unknown
Bookseller reference : 22848
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RADER, Don R (1893-1983)
Signature
Third baseman and outfielder who debuted with the Chicago White Sox in 1913. Bold signature in blue ballpoint 5" X 3" card n.p. n.d. Near fine. Nice later life example. Uncommon. unknown
Bookseller reference : 23106
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STILES, Maxwell
Football's Finest Hour: The Shrine East-West Game
Los Angeles: Nashunal Publishing Company 1950. Hardcover. 8vo. Brown cloth with gilt lettering. 339pp. Frontispiece illustrations map endpapers. Very good. Very faintest of binding edgewear else tight and internally fine. Tight attractive first edition of this history of the famed college football all-star game that has been played annually since 1925. This copy bears choice autograph additions: Tipped facing the half-title page are three fine matching heavy stock 5" X 2.75" cards each signed and dated by deceased members of the East-West Shrine Game Hall of Fame's inaugural 2002 inductees: At top is EDDIE LeBARON who signs in blue ballpoint and dates it 15 January 1974 at upper right; below him is OLLIE MATSON who signs in blue ballpoint and dates it 10 January 1973; and below him is DICK STANFEL who signs in black fineline and dates it 20 October 1975 at upper right. LeBaron 1930-2015 played for the College of the Pacific and went on to quarterback for the Washington Redskins 1952-53 1955-59 Calgary Stampeders 1954 and Dallas Cowboys 1960-63. Matson 1930-2011 played for the University of San Francisco and went on to play running back for the Chicago Cardinals 1952-58 Los Angeles Rams 1959-62 Detroit Lions 1963 and Philadelphia Eagles 1964-66; an Olympic sprinter he was also elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1972. Stanfel 19278-2015 also played for the University of San Francisco and went on to play offensive guard for the Detroit Lions 1952-55 and Washington Redskins 1956-58. All three original signature transmittal envelopes are laid in. A quite special copy. Nashunal Publishing Company hardcover
Bookseller reference : 4103
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MANNERS, J Hartley (1870-1928)
Autograph Quotation Signed
Noted British playwright best remembered for "Peg o' My Heart" 1913 a smash hit featuring his wife Laurette Taylor; he also wrote and produced the film version which starred Marion Davies. AQS 1p 8" X 10" n.p. May 1923. Near fine. Handsome quotation of a brief dialogue speech given by the character Arthur Carlton on page 28 of the 1922 first edition of "The National Anthem: A Drama." Reads: "Listen to that damned senseless barbaric discord. The kind of sound you'd expect Indians or negroes to beat out when they're frenzied with rum. --- Listen! You can hear their brains rattling in their skulls. God! It's become like a National Anthem! Whenever a band strike up a jazz I feel like standing up and taking my hat off. It's our national anthem." Nicely accomplished in black fountain pen signed and dated at the conclusion. 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
Bookseller reference : 26721
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BENGE, Raymond A "Ray" (1902-97)
Signature
This pitcher debuted in 1925 with the Cleveland Indians until 1926 also playing for the Philadelphia Phillies 1928-32 1936 Brooklyn Dodgers 1933-35 Boston Braves 1936 and Cincinnati Reds 1938. Bold signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. Near fine. Large and nice late life example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 24789
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LOPEZ, Vincent (1894-1975)
Photograph Signed
In 1921 this jazz pianist and composer debuted a dance band dance program which made his a household name; later his popular t.v. show "Dinner Date with Lopez" showcased show biz folks and began with his trademark phrase "Hello everybody. Lopez speaking"; among his song hits were "Knock Knock Who's There" and "The World Stands Still." PS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Very good. Mounting traces on verso. Handsome Maurice Seymour closeup pose in tuxedo with a hasty "Best Wishes / Vincent Lopez. unknown
Bookseller reference : 31088
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HACKETT, Charles (1899-1942)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Opera singer who made his New York debut in 1919. IPS Campbell 8" X 10" n.p. 1925 September 18. Inscribed to pianist John Leiser. Fine. Huge bold inscription vertically along the right side of this handsome formal head-and-shoulders portrait. Part of the inscription falls within a dark area with resulting poor contrast but signature and date are large bold and strong. unknown
Bookseller reference : 20664
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TAYLOR, James W " Zack" (1898-1974)
Typed Document Signed
Early catcher with the Brooklyn Dodgers debuting in 1920; later managed the St. Louis Browns. TDS 2pp 6 3/4" X 8½" and 6 3/4" X 7" respectively n.d. 1973 May 20. Very good. Slight folds; trimmed with miniscule margins. Typed double-spaced biographical statement prepared by an admirer a detailed and thorough accumulation of data about Taylor's life and career. At the bottom of the first page Taylor inscribes it boldly in blue ballpoint on the cramped lower margin: "Best Wishes to Richard / Sincerely / Zack Taylor / 5/20/73." A nifty and unusual mini-biography. Uncommon and desireable. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19246
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TAYLOR, James W " Zack" (1898-1974)
Signature / Autograph Note Signed
Early catcher with the Brooklyn Dodgers debuting in 1920; later managed the St. Louis Browns. Bold "Zack Taylor" and date 1973 May 19 on a special heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Orlando FL. Fine. Also comes with an ANS initials at the bottom of an admirer's 8½" X 3½" note to him. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19212
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CARISCH, Fred (1881-1977)
Signature
Early debuted 1903 catcher with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Cleveland Indians. Shaky signature on a special heavy stock 5" X 3" card dated 1975 March 31 in another hand which also notes beneath the signature "94 Yrs Old" n.p. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18949
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SEMBRICH, Marcella (1858-1935)
Signature
Polish operatic soprano long the darling of the New York Metropolitan Opera. Bold signature and "Chicago 6.11.98" in brown ink heavy stock 3½" X 2½" card. Very good. Moderately and somewhat unevenly age toned; tipped to heavy album leaf stock of same size. A choice example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 26848
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SWING, David (1830-94)
Autograph Letter Signed
This memorable Presbyterian clergyman and educator in Chicago who was cited for some of his heretical forward-thinking beliefs in1874 was acquitted and resigned to found his own Central Church becoming more popular thereafter and publishing several books of his views. Choice content ALS 1p 5" X 8" n.p. n.d. Addressed to L.U. Fleckler. Very good. Mild age toning and inoffensive abrasion near top margin. Interesting reply seemingly penned shortly after the famed trial reading in part: ".superstition has caused more injury because it has been more universal and perpetual. Skepticism is of later times and has not affected the masses but superstition has had a wide sway always. Which will harm more the next hundred years I cannot state. I think skepticism will. Men will believe too little instead of too much." Nicely penned in brown ink. unknown
Bookseller reference : 22632
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FULDA, Ludwig (1862-1939)
Signature
German Jewish playwright "The Talisman" poet and translator who committed suicide in Berlin in 1939. Large bold signature in brown ink heavy stock 3½" X 2½" card Chicago IL 1906 March 10. Very good. A superb example and rather uncommon. unknown
Bookseller reference : 27017
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PORTER, Harold E ("Holworthy Hall") (1887-1936
Autograph Manuscript Signed
Prolific American author all under the pseudonym "Holworthy Hall" of popular tales such as "Henry of Navarre Ohio" 1914 "Paprika" 1916 "Pepper" 1916 "Dormie One and Other Golf Stories" 1917 "Egan" 1920 "Rope" 1922 "Colossus" 1930 and others. AMS 1p 8½" X 11" Paris France 1923 n.d. Near fine. Slightest bit of age toning. Page from an actual working draft on a sheet of lined notebook paper headed in Porter's incredibly miniscule but handsome script "The Seller of Dreams / By / Holworthy Hall." Twenty-five handwritten lines of this tale follow. Porter has then in pencil inserted words here and there sometimes entire lines and crossed out a number of the inked lines. In the upper right corner Porter then inscribes it "For Professor Johannsen / with the regards of / Harold E. Porter / 'Holworthy Hall' / Paris 1923." Whether this tale ever made it into print we have not been able to verify -- perhaps it did but under another title or perhaps it was a short story. When we say Porter had an incredibly miniscule script we're not kidding: his letters measure 1/16th" in height! Nevertheless -- with the aid of a magnifying glass -- it's an attractive easily legible script. 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 item. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18029
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PIEZ, Charles (1866-1933)
Typed Letter Signed
This German-born engineer manufacturer and businessman a noted strikebreaker was the first general director of the Emergency Fleet Corporation 1917-19 established by Congress to create the U.S. Merchant Marine fleet to aid the Allies in World War One; a U.S. Merchant Marine vessel named after Piez saw active service in the Sicilian occupation and Salerno landings during World War Two. TLS 1p 8" X 9¼" trimmed Chicago IL 1922 January 12. Addressed to A.D. Sheridan. Very good. All four sides trimmed though not affecting text; minor mounting traces on verso. On letterhead of the "Citizens Committee to Enforce the Landis Award" created to combat the building trades' age-old control of construction which kept rents high; the committee's success paved the way for one of the largest building booms in Chicago history Piez solicits support for the committee's cause. In part: ".we face a most critical situation. The determined effort which is being made to rid Chicago of corruption in the building trade must have united support. Rent the largest item in the family budget has advanced while other things have become cheaper. High rents have a depressing effect on the entire citizen body and effect every payroll in Chicago." A rousing call to arms handsomely signed. unknown
Bookseller reference : 22385
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FISHER, Herman G (1898-1975)
Signed First Day Cover
In 1930 this businessman paired with Irving Price to co-found Fisher-Price Toys; he served as its president and chairman from its inception until 1969 making it the world's largest manufacturer of preschool toys. 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 and small circa 1970 1½" X 3/4" newsprint Fisher-Price logo at upper left. Near the center bold and large Fisher signs in blue ballpoint. The 6-cent stamp depicts a toy wooden hobby horse -- wooden toys were part of Fisher-Price's early claim to fame making this cover particularly relevant. Very uncommon autograph. Small portion of original transmittal envelope also present. unknown
Bookseller reference : 29
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BROOKS, George S (1895-?)
Typed Letter Signed / Inscribed Photograph Signed
American editor author and playwright well known for his many "Saturday Evening Post" appearances. TLS 1p 8¼" X 11" Groton NY 1956 October 5. Addressed to George Gianetti. Very good. Bit of wear; minor tape stains on verso. Delightful note to an admirer: "While I hope you live as long as I have and longer I hope you won't get as beat-up looking and feeling. There must be some way of avoiding it if you begin young. some 20 years ago a magazine editor friend of mine asked me for a photo to run with some advertising. I sent him the best I had. Then he wrote back. asking me if I didn't have one with hair on. Since I was bald before I ever met him I decided to really surprise him. So I went to a photographer and had a picture made with hair on my head. Around the Saturday Evening Post editorial rooms this was considered rather funny. here is one of them. Like the girl who wasn't named Miss America I wish I were better looking." Bold full signature. Accompanied by the aforementioned photograph: IPS 10" X 8" n.p. n.y. Very good. Absolutely delightful closeup of a very bald Brooks in pullover sweater and tie at the right facing left and looking into a small wall mirror which faces the photo's viewer -- in which Brooks' reflection WITH A FULL HEAD OF HAIR gazes out! A superb example of dark room trickery. In a light area of his sweater at the photo's lower right he boldly inscribes and signs in black ink: "For / George Gianetti / with my best wishes / Geo S Brooks." The most fun and unusual signed photograph we've ever handled -- and we've handled a great many. unknown
Bookseller reference : 31339
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CONNOR, William D (1874-1960)
Typed Note Signed
This U.S. Army general served in the Spanish-American War and the Philippines; he was assistant Chief of Staff of the American Expeditionary Forces chief of staff of the 32nd division and commander of the 63rd Infantry Brigade; from 1918 to 1920 he was commanding general of American forces in France and from 1923 to 1926 commanding general of American forces in China; he served as commandant of the Army War College 1927-32 and as superintendent of the Unites States Military Academy at West Point 1932-38. TNS 1p 6¼" X 9" West Point NY 1933 November 9. Addressed to Louis Thuringer. Very good. Bit of mild wrinkling. On "United States Military Academy" letterhead Connor replies graciously to an autograph request. Bold full signature in black ink. unknown
Bookseller reference : 31421
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PALGRAVE, Francis (1788-1861)
Autograph Letter Signed
This renowned English historian authored or edited such works as "A History of England" 1831 "The Rise and Progress of the English Commonwealth" 1832 "Truths and Fictions of the Middle Ages" 1837 and the famed four-folume "The History of Normandy and England" 1851-64. ALS 1p lettersheet 4½" X 7¼" Westminster England n.y. ca. 1830. Addressed to "My dear Sir" and the address panel in Palgrave's hand tells us this is "Dr. Roget" Peter Mark Roget 1779-1869 English physician best known for the 1852 "Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases" better known as "Roget's Thesaurus". Near fine. Neatly expertly inlaid. Nice personal content. In part: "I should have had very great pleasure in accepting your kind invitation but my father who is eighty six years of age has been suddenly attacked in such a manner as to give us hope to apprehend that I may not be able to go out a fortnight. and do not want to have you in uncertainty. With Mrs. Palgrave's best reports to Mrs. Roget." Francis's father was Meyer Cohen a member of the London Stock Exchange whose year of birth in unknown but who died in 1831 helping date this letter. Boldly penned in Palgrave's usual small abysmal script. Overall a quite attractive example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 31430
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CHASE, Jehu Velantine (1869-1937)
Signature
This U.S. admiral was commander of the U.S.S. Minnesota when she struck a German mine in September 1918 but he got his ship to port without loss of life and was decorated for it; commander-in-chief of the U.S. Fleet 1930-31. Handsome "J.V. Chase / Admiral U.S. Navy" in blue fountain pen 5 3/4" X 3 3/4" n.p. n.y. 1930-31. Very good. Faint age toning. On slip with printed "Flagship of the Commander in Chief / United States Fleet" and blue four-star flag insignia at top. unknown
Bookseller reference : 31434
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DELP, George C (1909-2001)
Typed Letter Signed
In 1940 this business executive with the Dellinger Manufacturing Company and some colleagues bought the small town New Holland Machine Works in Pennsylvania; he became president and transformed it into an international farm equipment manufacturing giant. TLS 1p 7¼" X 9¼" New Holland PA 1959 September 15. Addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Bruno J. Gianetti. Very good. Cordial note on "New Holland Machine Company" letterhead reading in part: "With a mother and father who are as anxious to assist their son as you very obviously are young George is going to have a high standard to meet if he's to come up to your hopes and aspirations. I sincerely hope that he will succeed in doing so and wish both you and him every success." Huge full signature in blue ink. A lovely example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 31638
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(GALENA, Illinois) McDANIEL, Mary (?-?)
Autograph Letter Signed
Early resident of this important Illinois lead-mining town which for a time produced a high percentage of the world's lead "Galena" is Latin for lead and was supposed to become the great hub of the Midwest before Chicago's natural geographic advantage supplanted it; today's Galena is remembered as the adopted hometown of Ulysses S. Grant. ALS 2pp single leaf 5" X 8" Galena IL 1857 January 1. Addressed to Miss Marcia Floyd of Courville Maine. Writing on pale pink lined stationery McDaniel pens her friend this chatty missive. She describes Illinois: "Well it is a large and fertile state abounding in vast prairies the principle production is wheat maize etc. There are numerous salt springs." Of Galena she notes: "The inhabitants in the vicinity are chiefly farmers and are intelligent and enterprising. Most of them live in log houses. I am attending school at present and like it here very much." Oddly she signs off "Peter Fling / Mary McDaniel." The significance of this pseudonym we have not been able to ascertain -- perhaps "Peter Fling" was a character in popular young women's literature of the day. Even more odd is the original envelope which is present. A typical small 4 3/4" X 2½" in addition to addressing it McDaniel draws a three-cent stamp in the upper right corner and draws a circular "Galena Ill Jan. 1" postal cancellation in the upper left corner! The 1850s was the early days of actual government-issue postage stamps of course but this humorous version surely was contained within another larger second envelope. No "McDaniels" appear in the Galena city directories of this period though with a large and somewhat transient population in a rural area this isn't terribly meaningful. This superb and evocative letter has been handsomely framed the letter in one mat opening and the envelope in another above it double matted in tan and dark brown and framed in a 1¼" burlwood frame overall dimensions 10¼" X 18". It's double sided as well so may be flipped over to read the letter's second page where an attractive typescript of the entire letter is also displayed in a mat opening. Very early and very unusual. unknown
Bookseller reference : 31612
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