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BURROUGHS Julian 1878 1954
Autograph Note Signed
The son of famed naturalist John Burroughs was himself a noted writer landscape painter photographer and architect. ANS 1p buff heavy stock 5�" X 3" penny postcard West Park NY 1 January 1952. Addressed to Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. Near fine. Nice recap of his father's work reading in part: "There is just published an anthology of father's writings -- 'John Burroughs America' -- Devin-Adair Co -- I could recommend 'Riverby' 'Far & Near' or 'Camping & Tramping with Roosevelt.' Dr Clara Barrus wrote 'Whitman & Burroughs' -- also in her 'Life & Letters of John Burroughs' there is much about their friendship." Address portion also penned in Burroughs' hand. A handsome example with nice content. unknown
Referência livreiro : 41410
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BYNNER Witter 1881 1968
Typed 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. TNS 1p 6" X 7" Santa Fe NM 4 September 1941. Addressed to Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. Near fine. On his personal letterhead Bynner thanks an admirer for birthday greetings adding "Before leaving Mexico we out our house there in fairly good order so that I hope the next time I am there instead of being with carpenters masons and painters I shall be busy with a manuscript." Boldly signed in black ink. Accompanied by a delightful 7" X 9�" sepia-tone printed photograph a half-length right-facing portrait in bow tie and hat. Published in Volume 7 Number 4 of the literary magazine "The Mentor" 1919 with biographical text on verso. A superb pair. unknown
Referência livreiro : 41407
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ZEZEL Pete 1965 2009
Signature
This Canadian hockey star played centre for the NHL for 15 seasons including the Philadelphia Flyers Washington Capitals St. Louis Blue and Toron to Malpe Leafs before death at age 44 of cancer. Large bold signature and "#9" his St. Louis Blues jersey number on a heavy stock 5�" X 3�" card n.p. n.y. Very good. Faint age toning. With original envelope cancelled in St. Louis Missouri on 17 April 1989. unknown
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BACHKE Halvard H. ? 1948
Typed Note Signed
This Norwegian minister served at the Norwegian Legation to the United States in the 1930s. TNS 1p 8�" X 11" Washington DC 8 February 1934. Addressed to Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. Very good. Lightly age toned. On "Kgl. Norsk Legasjon" letterhead the diplomat pleases an admirer by "sending you my autograph which please find below." unknown
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LABOULAYE Andre Lefebvre de 1876 1966
Signature and Inscription
This diplomat from a distinguished family of jurists and diplomats served as the French Ambassador to the U.S. from 1933 to 1937. Bold and handsome "With Warm regards" and signature in black ink on a 6" X 7" sheet with "Ambassade de France / Washington D.C." imprinted in blue at top. Very good. Faint single horizontal fold. A lovely example from mid-1930s vintage. unknown
Referência livreiro : 40988
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MARMUR Jacland 1901 70
Typed Note Signed
This Polish-born American writer penned a tsunami of sea stories and maritime tales for the pulps and such large-circulation magazines as "Argosy" "Collier's" and "The Saturday Evening Post" along with wave after wave of nautical novels such as "Ecola!" 1928 "Wind Driven" 1930 "Three Went Armed" 1933 "Sea Duty and Other Stories of Naval Action" 1944 "The Sea and the Shore" 1946 "Andromeda" 1947 and "The Edge of Chaos" 1969. TNS 1p 7" X 9�" n.p. 3 March 1939. Addressed to Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. Near fine. Two faint horizontal folds. Brief cordial early note thanking an admirer and noting "I am pleased that you enjoyed my book 'The Golden Medallion' so much." Boldly signed. Marmur autograph material is rather uncommon. unknown
Referência livreiro : 40991
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CONVERSE Frederick S. 1871 1949
Autograph Note Signed
This American composer favored the classical style but with an American twist; his four operas include "The Pipe of Desire" remembered as the first American composition performed at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York but his best known work is his "Leaves of Grass" inspired symphonic poem "The Mystic Trumpeter" 1904. ANS 1p 7�" X 10�" Westwood MA 10 November 1938. Addressed to Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. Near fine. Two faint horizontal folds. On his imprinted personal letterhead Converse pens in his large handsome script a grateful appreciation to an admirer: "Your appreciation of my music gives me great satisfaction and encouragement. Many thanks for your kindness." unknown
Referência livreiro : 41003
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MORGAN Daniel E. 1877 1949
Autograph Note Signed
This Cleveland attorney and Republican politician became that city's city manager in 1930 effectively operating as Cleveland's 42nd mayor at a time when Cleveland operated briefly on the city manager plan; but with the Great Depression his reforms and hiring of African-Americans at City Hospital didn't sit well and that model was outvoted for the more traditional major/city council plan; he ran for mayor but was defeated by a Democrat and by 1931 was out of a job; in 1939 he became judge of the Ohio Court of Appeals. ANS 1p 8�" X 6" Cleveland OH 24 December 1934. Addressed to "Mr. Gates" Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 noted Lincoln/Civil War scholar. Near fine. On his imprinted "Law Office of Daniel E. Morgan" letterhead the de facto former mayor notes simply in his huge bold hand: "Am pleased to send you my autograph." and signs boldly in full below. An attractive example from the period between his mayorship and his judgeship. Unusual item for the Cleveland completist. unknown
Referência livreiro : 40990
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FISHBEIN Morris 1889 1976
Typed Note Signed
This American physician became high profile and influential even appearing on the front cover of "Time" magazine in 1937 as editor of the powerful "Journal of the American Medical Association" from 1924 to 1950 by exposing medical foibles and quackery in popular layman books such as "The Medical Follies" 1925 "The New Medical Follies" 1927 "Fads and Quackery in Healing" 1932 and by founding "Medical World News" in 1961. TNS 1p 8�" X 11" Chicago IL 24 May 1965. Addressed to Kenneth M. Anglemire president of "Who's Who in America." Near fine. On his personal letterhead Fishbein thanks this notable Chicago businessman who was involved in arranging an "Illinois Day" at the New York World's Fair for "your telegram of May 21. I do wish I could be present in New York to participate in the observation of Illinois Day on June 16. Unfortunately I will be in the East only until June 14 after which I simply must return to Chicago." Signed boldly in full in his typical green fineline. Accompanied by a pair of 6" X 8�" book photographs of Fishbein. unknown
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FREEMAN Douglas Southall 1886 1953
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This "historian's historian" was by day the long-time editor of "The Richmond News Leader" and a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning Southern historian during his free time ! producing among others the highly-regarded 4-volume "R.E. Lee: A Biography" 1935 "The South to Posterity: An Introduction to the Writing of Confederate History" 1939 3-volume "Lee's Lieutenants: A Study in Command" 1942-44 and 6-volume "George Washington" 1948-54. TNS 1p 8�" X 11" Richmond VA 15 December 1934. Addressed to Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. Near fine. On "The Richmond News Leader" letterhead Freeman simply notes "I have pleasure in attaching my 'book' autograph as requested." Word "book" inserted in ink. He signs with his usual miniscule cursive "D.S. Freeman" in black ink -- then near the blank lower portion of this sheet he signs a second time using the extremely different and quite vertical printed "Douglas Southall Freeman" signature he reserved for signing books -- which also clarifies the confusion experienced by those accustomed to only seeing this upright full signature when encountering the more "normal" rightward-slanting cursive with which Freeman signed his name to letters and anything other than his own books! This most unusual letter is accompanied by an outstanding high quality NOT mass-produced black-and-white 8" X 10" photograph of Freeman -- a formal studio portrait of Freeman in suit and tie in profile facing right his chin resting on his right hand with index finger extended onto cheek. A superb and quite scarce pair. Freeman letters are rarely encountered and this double-signed example is especially interesting. unknown
Referência livreiro : 40970
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MARTIN Lillien Jane 1851 1943
Signature
One of the very first female American psychologists Martin was denied admission by the University of Bonn because of her sex they bestowed an honorary degree on her later; she authored a dozen books "Salvaging Old Age" 1930 "Sweeping the Cobwebs" 1933 etc. taught at Stanford University and headed a mental health clinic in San Francisco that pioneered the treatment of the elderly and children. Large bold full signature in black ink on a heavy stock 5�" X 3�" penny postcard n.p. n.y. postal cancellation from San Francisco on 31 January 1934. Addressed to Arnold F. Gates 19143-93 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. Near fine. Faintly age toned. A seldom seen signature. unknown
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GARRETT Garet 1878 1954
Autograph Letter Signed
This gadfly American journalist became executive editor of the "New York Tribune" at age 38 and penned artic les and books criticizing American policies of the 1920s and '30s especially FDR's "New Deal" and America's intervention in World War Two -- making him a favorite of libertarians and a legend in the John Birch Society. ALS 1p 8�" X 11" n.p. n.y. Addressed to Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. Near fine. On pale blue letterhead with his name embossed in blue at top Garrett pens boldly in his huge sprawling script: "Did you ever put a special note in a special place and find it four months later That's what I did with yours of Feb. 19 which by the way is my birthday." Signed simply "G.G." Unusual. unknown
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De CORDOVA Fred 1910 2001
Typed Note Signed
This American stage and motion picture producer and director worked with everyone from Humphrey Bogart and Ronald Reagan to Audie Murphy and Rock Hudson but it's for producing and directing television's "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" 1970-92 that he will always be remembered -- and which earned him five Emmy Awards. TNS 1p 7�" X 10�" Burbank CA 3 February 1987. Addressed to Aaron Cohodes. Near fine. Pencilled editorial notes at upper right. Cordial note on his "Carson Tonight Inc." letterhead to this Chicago Publisher who had just published Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka's autobiography "Yes indeed we were happy with Mr. Ditka's appearance informing him that "Michael Korda of Simon & Schuster made a deal with me some time ago and 'Johnny Came Lately' should be in the stores in about six months." Boldly signed in blue ballpoint. unknown
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BISBEE William H. 1940 1942
Autograph Note Signed
This long-lived officer first served with the 18th U.S. Infantry during the Civil War taking part in many important campaigns then served during the Indian Wars in the West; he led a regiment in Cuba during the Spanish-American War. ANS 1p 6" X 7" Brookline MA 24 June 1934. Addressed to Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. Near fine. On his embossed letterhead and boldly penned in thick black ink in his interesting hand Bisbee accedes to an autograph request adding tersely "Please acknowledge telling me who you are and why you want it." Below his full signature he adds "Brig. Genl. / U.S. Army." Nice example. unknown
Referência livreiro : 41037
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ATTENBOROUGH Richard 1923 2014
Inscribed Photograph Signed
This distinguished knighted British actor has appeared in numerous fine films over the past half century -- "The Great Escape" "The Flight of the Phoenix" and "Jurassic Park" among them -- and has directed and produced others. Color IPS 10" X 8" n.p. n.y. Fine. Matte finish lobby card for Attenborough's 1982 film "Gandhi" which he produced and directed depicting a large open square with monument in background and limousine in foreground Ben Kingsley as Gandhi climbing the steps at left foreground. In a light area at lower right Attenborough signs large and bold in black fineline. Though Attenborough doesn't appear in this still scene this film was one of his greatest successes sweeping the Academy Awards that year and earning him an Oscar for best director. Most unusual. unknown
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ANTOBAL Don Mario Eusebio Azpiazu 1890 1966
Inscribed Photograph Signed
This Cuban became influential in introducing and popularizing Latin music in the United States first by managing the band of his brother Don Azpiazu and then by taking the stage name Don Mario Antobal and forming "Antobal's Cubans" who toured the U.S. and became popular throughout the 1930s; he later founded a music publishing company. IPS 7" X 5" n.p. n.y. Very good. Minor silvering. Black and white reproduction of a stylized cartoon rendering of "Antobal's Cubans" performing. Across the lower black area in bold white ink he inscribes and signs "Merry Xmas / and a / Happy New Year -- Antobal." A superb example of this uncommon autograph. unknown
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MacARTHUR Douglas 1880 1964
Typed Note Signed / Unsigned Photograph
The U.S. Army's youngest major general when he attained that rank in 1925 this controversial officer was named Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army in 1930; during World War Two he became commander of the U.S. Army Forces in the Far East and then Supreme Commander of the Southwest Pacific Area; he officially accepted Japan's surrender on September 2 1945 aboard the U.S.S. Missouri; during the Korean War President Truman removed him from the United Nations Command in 1951. TNS 1p 8" X 10" New York NY 1953 February 6. Addressed to Joseph C. Chase. Very good. Faintly age toned with two faint original folds. On plain stationery with his typed 90 Church Street address the general sends this cordial note of thanks to an admirer for birthday wishes. Bold full signature in black ink at the close. Accompanied by a fine glossy 6�" X 7 3/4" black and white news agency photograph International News Photos a candid closeup of MacArthur in civilian garb -- overcoat silk scarf hat. Caption at bottom dates it 25 January 1955 and describes the scene as "A striking closeup of General Douglas MacArthur just before he flew from New York today to celebrate his 75th birthday in Los Angeles tomorrow. California dignitaries and a million plain citizens are expected to greet the famous soldier who is making his first visit to the city in 18 years. Part of the birthday celebration will be the unveiling of a monument in the general's honor at MacArthur Park in downtown Los Angeles." A nice letter with appropriate image. unknown
Referência livreiro : 40780
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FARRAR Geraldine 1882 1967
Autograph Note Signed / Unsigned Photograph
This American soprano debuted with the Metropolitan Opera in "Romeo et Juliette" in 1906 and remained there developing a huge following until retirement in 1922 appearing in a handful of silent films between 1915 and 1920 as well. ANS at bottom of TNS to her 1p 8�" X 11" n.p. n.y. Very good. Faint age toning and original folds. Near the bottom of a letter dated 28 February 1940 expressing birthday greetings and asking "Have you written a book within the last few years If not I hope you do turn one out very soon." from admirer Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar the diva replies large and bold in black ink: "To thank you for your wishes and refer you to 'Such Sweet Compulsions' published 1938 by Greystone Press available any bookseller!" and signing boldly. Accompanied by a superb glossy 9 3/4" X 7 3/4" news agency photograph showing a smiling Farrar and two men standing behind a flag-draped bannister with a sign in front of the flag reading "Miss Farrar Will Sell Bonds." Original mimeographed paper label neatly affixed to verso which dates this image 29 September 1918 titles it "Opera Star Sells Secretary McAdoo First Bond in Capital Campaign" and describes the scene: "Miss Geraldine Farrar the famous opera singer is aiding the Liberty Loan campaign in Washington. She sold her first bond to Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo. This photo made at the platform of the Treasury Building steps show Miss Farrar Sec. McAdoo and Ass't. Sec. of the Treasury Rowe." unknown
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PARRISH Anne 1888 1957
Autograph Note Signed
Maxfield Parrish's cousin who he used to use as a model became a bestselling novelist and children's book author a three-time runner-up for the distinguished Newbery Medal for "The Dream Coach" 1924 "Floating Island" 1930 and "The Story of Appleby Capple" 1950. ANS 2pp recto and verso heavy stock 5�" X 3 3/4" embossed correspondence card New York n.y. November 18. Addressed to Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 future Lincoln and Civil War Scholar. Fine. Send this admirer thanks for his birthday greeting. "Such a message is wonderfully warming and heartening." Handsomely penned in blue ink. Undated but likely mid-1930s. unknown
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HELLMAN George S. 1878 1958
Autograph Note Signed
This American author and editor also an art and rare book dealer of note penned a wide variety of books ranging from "The Hudson & Other Poems" 1909 and "Benjamin N. Cardozo: American Judge" 1940 to the novels "Peacock's Feather" 1946 and "Pagan Love" 1920. ANS heavy stock 5�" X 3�" imprinted postal card Mnosey NY 1940 July 30. Addressed to Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. Fine. Gracious note to an admirer telling him about "my latest writings my biography: 'Benjamin N. Cardozo American Judge. recently published. Very probably you would enjoy reading the life of this great new fine man." unknown
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DERN George H. 1872 1936
Typed Note Signed
Best known as co-inventor of the Holt-Dern ore roasting process for extracting silver from low-grade ore this mining businessman turned Democratic politician served as the sixth governor of Utah 1925-33 and a Franklin Roosevelt's first Secretary of War 1933-36. TNS 1p heavy stock 5" X 3" correspondence card n.p. n.y. Near fine. On buff card with "War Department" embossed at upper right Dern notes he is "pleased to add my autograph to your collection" signing boldly in black at the close. unknown
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HISCOCK Frank 1834 1914
Autograph Note Signed
The Republican politician from New York served that state in Congress 1877-87 and as senator 1887-93. ANS 1p 5" X 7�" New York NY 1889 October 25. Addressed to Mrs. Barker. Very good. Faintly age toned. On letterhead of "Office of Morton Bliss & Co." Hiscock fulfills some unnamed request: "I acknowledge the honor of your request and comply with great pleasure." Boldly penned in brown ink. Quite strange that the seated U.S. Senator would be writing on letterhead of this banking firm founded by the man who in 1887 Hiscock defeated in the caucus for the New York senate seat -- former representative and ambassador and then- current vice president Levi P. Morton. Odd that -- and the significance if any is unclear. unknown
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BAILEY Vernon Howe 1874 1953
Signed Leaflet
This American artist was an illustrator for "Harper's Weekly" and other publications and also illustrated many books but is best known for drawings and painting of American and European street scenes -- cityscapes buildings. Signed leaflet heavy buff stock 6" X 9" 4pp n.p. n.y. Fine. Reproduction of Bailey's lithograph of St. Paul's Chapel with printed caption beneath "Columbia University / in the City of New York / on the / New York Central." Just below the image the artist boldly inscribes "To Arnold Gates" and signs in full in black ink. Inner pages 2 and 3 blank and fourth page features two columns of text about Columbia University front and rear pages thus display nicely side by side. No publisher or year noted but likely of 1930s vintage and presumably a New York Central marketing piece. Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 became a noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. unknown
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DARROW Ruby 1869 1957
Printed Card Signed
This young Chicago journalist married renowned Chicago attorney Clarence Darrow in 1904 his second wife remaining with him until his death in 1938. Inscription and signature on the inner panel of a three-panel 3�" X 5�" buff stock printed card. Near fine. Outer panel features small grey-tone graphic showing sunlight streaming through a church's stained glass windows and the phrase "With / Sincere Thanks" along the bottom while inner panel bears printed message "Your sympathy / and kindly / thought will always / be held in / grateful remembrance" -- below which she pens in black ink "by your appreciative / sorrowing / Mrs. C. Ruby Darrow." She has slightly smudged the words "sorrowing" and "Mrs." A small but moving memento sent in response to a condolence message sent her by future Lincoln/Civil War scholar Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 upon the death of her husband in 1938. Unusual and uncommon. unknown
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ANDREWS Avery D. 1864 1959
Typed Letter Signed
This lawyer and oil company executive served in the Spanish-American War and as New York police commissioner from 1895 to1898; as a general in the U.S. Army he served with the American Expeditionary Forces during World War One assistant chief of staff to General John J. Pershing. TLS 1p 8�" X 10�" n.p. 1918 December 19. Addressed to Joseph Cummings Chase 1891-1954. Very good. Lightly age toned with original folds. On typed "General Headquarters / American Exppeditionary Forces / First Section -- General Staff" stationery Andrews send this "personal and unofficial note in part to express my sincere appreciation of your work in painting my portrait this morning and partly to express also unofficially the hope that arrangements may be made for the reproduction in suitable form of all the portraits which you may paint of officers of the A.E.F." Boldly signed in brown ink. Chase had been commissioned by the A.E.F. to paint portraits of commanding generals and hero doughboys -- and they were indeed reproduced in suitable form in the 1920 book "Soldiers All: Portraits and Sketches of the Men of the A.E.F." New York: George H. Doran Company with a biographical entry about Andrews on page 429 and the portrait referred to in this letter on page 430. unknown
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BURG Amos 1901 86
Signature
This adventurer a popular speaker and lecturer made the first complete canoe voyage of the Columbia River from British Columbia to the Pacific in 1925; he was also the first to navigate an inflatible rubber raft down the Colorado River and film it in "Conquering the Colorado" which won an Academy Award in 1939 for best short subject. Bold pencilled "Amos Burg / Astoria / Dec 7 '39" on a heavy stock 4�" X 2�" card. Near fine. Minor mounting traces on verso. Unusual vintage example from the height of his fame. unknown
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CODY George W. 1841 1935
Signature
William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody's cousin was born in Michigan but spent most of his life in California farming where according to one obituary he "drove ox teams into the wilderness in search of buffalo meat and experienced many pioneer hardships and adventures"; during the Civil War he joined the 8th Eighth Kansas Volunteer Infantry Company H -- a regiment that traveled farther east than any Kansas unit and saw action at Chickamauga and Chattanooga and participated in the Atlanta campaign; Cody was captured at Chickamauga and experienced prison life at both Libby and Andersonville. Large bold old age signature and affiliation "Co. H 8 Kan. Vol. / Inf." on a buff heavy stock 5�" X 3" postal card n.p. n.d. postal cancellation on verso Hanford CA 15 February 1934. Near fine. Typed recipient address on verso that of Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. Unusual -- signed just shy of Cody's death on December 20 1935. For the "Buffalo Bill" collector who has everything. unknown
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STRONG Austin 1881 1952
Autograph Note Signed
This American playwright -- step-grandson of Robert Louis Stevenson -- achieved Broadway success with a number of his early 20th century plays and several went on to become successful films most notably "Seventh Heaven" 1927 Academy Award-winner; and 1937 James Stewart vehicle "Three Wise Fools" 1923 and 1946 "A Good Little Devil" 1914 "The Fall of the Romanoffs" 1917 and "Along Came Love" 1936. ANS 1p 6" X 9" New York NY 1939 May 2. Addressed to Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. Near fine. On "Hotel Fairfax" letterhead Story cordially thanks this admirer "for your very gracious letter and greetings on my ancient birthday and for the fine things you said about my little talk on the air." Boldly inked in Strong's attractive unusual hand. unknown
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CUMMINGS Homer S. 1870 1956
Signature
This attorney and Democratic political figure served three-times as mayor of Stamford Connecticut and became Franklin Roosevelt's first attorney general serving from 1933 to 1939; he transformed and modernized law enforcement in the Justice Department and acted as a staunch ally to FDR in his "New Deal" programs. Bold handsome signature in blue ink on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. typed date December 1933 at lower left. Fine. As was his department's habit the words "AUTOGRAPH OF" are typed at upper left and he signs at center just above a typed "ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES." A superb early example from early in his cabinet member tenure. unknown
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SIMS William S. 1858 1936
Signature
This U.S. Navy admiral reformed and modernized this branch of the services; twice president of the U.S. Naval College in Newport Rhode Island he commanded all U.S. naval forces in Europe during World War One; his account of that experience "The Vistory at Sea" won the Pulitzer Prize for History in 1921. Bold signature in black ink on a 6�" X 7 3/4" sheet of his "Naval Station Narragansett Bay / Newport Rhode Island" imprinted stationery n.y. Very good. Single horizontal fold. Undated but likely of late 1920s vintage. unknown
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ORCUTT William Dana 1870 1953
Typed Note Signed / Autograph Manuscript unsigned
"Bookman" in every sense of the word: An influential Boston book and typeface designer historian of the book trade author of such bookish classics as "In Quest of the Perfect Book: Reminiscences and Reflections of a Bookman" 1926 "The Kingdom of Books" 1927 "The Magic of the Book: More Reminiscences and Adventures of a Bookman" 1930 and "From My Library Walls: A Kaleidoscope of Memories" 1945. TNS 1p 5�" X 8" Boston MA 1923 March 21. Addressed to Professor Albert Johannsen. Near fine. Faint original folds. "I am very glad to comply. and take pleasure in enclosing a sheet of manuscript taken from 'The Balance' my latest published volume." Boldly signed in full in black ink. Accompanied by the aforementioned "sheet of manuscript" an unsigned Autograph Manuscript 1p 6" X 9�" n.p. n.y. Near fine. Three-punched at left. 24 lines of working draft manuscript boldly penned complete with a few crossouts and additions in both ink and pencil. This appears as most of pages 215 and 216 in Orcutt's 1922 novel "The Balance: A Novel of Today" published in New York by Frederick A. Stokes Company. 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 and enjoyed collecting working draft pages from authors. A delightful and unusual pair. unknown
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SARNOFF David 1891 1971
Typed Letter Signed / Unsigned Photograph
This giant of the telecommunications world headed RCA Radio Corporation of America from 1919 to 1970 -- but began as a lowly Belarus immigrant office boy in 1907 with the Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company of America in New York working his way up the radio and television ladder. TLS 1p 8�" X 11" New York NY 1966 May 10. Addressed to Arnold F. Gates Literary Editor of the Lincoln Herald 1914-93 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. Near fine. On "Radio Corporation of America" letterhead Sarnoff discusses a biography of him that Eugene Lyons had authored: "Thanks you for your kind letter. and the reprint of your excellent review of my biography which appeared in the 'Lincoln Herald.' I am naturally pleased that you found the book so rewarding and I appreciate your thoughtfulness in writing to me." Early in 1966 Harper & Row had published a book by Sarnoff's cousin Eugene Lyons "David Sarnoff: A Biography." Large bold signature in blue ink. Accompanied by a fine glossy 9" X 7" black and white news agency photograph International News Photos a candid closeup of Sarnoff smiling alongside a beauty contestant winner. Caption at bottom which dates this 23 April 1956 describes the scene: "David Sarnoff RCA chairman and chairman of the National Security Training Commission names Barbara Lyman Washington Cherry Blossom Queen an honorary colonel in the Washington Army Reserve at a kick-off luncheon for military reserve week." unknown
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JOHNSON Louis 1891 1966
Typed Note Signed / Unsigned Photograph
Secretary of War Harry H. Woodring's Assistant Secretary of War 1937-40 felt betrayed when President Roosevelt didn't appoint him to the cabinet after Woodring's resignation in 1940 -- but when President Truman's first Secretary of Defense James V. Forrestal resigned in 1948 he became this country's second Secretary of Defense in 1949 only serving until 1950 when he resigned and paved the way for the illustrious George C. Marshall. TNS 1p 7" X 9" Washington DC 1938 March 29. Addressed to Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. Very good. On "The Assistant Secretary of War" letterhead Johnson transmits to an admirer "a copy of my Armistice Day speech at Arlington." Boldly signed in blue ink. Accompanied by a superb glossy 9" X 7" black and white news agency photograph depicting President Truman seated at a large table with four others and five standing behind. Original mimeographed paper label neatly affixed to verso dated 12 February 1950 titles this scene "President Hears Report from Joint Chiefs" and describes it: "The Joint Chiefs of Staff who returned Friday night from an inspection of the Far East. are shown as they reported to President Truman and defense department heads at the White House yesterday." Johnson is seated next to a smiling Truman. A fine pair. unknown
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INGALLS ME. 1842 1914 M. E.
Signature
This Massachusetts businessman attorney and legislator served as president of several railroads in the late 19th century including the powerful Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago and St. Louis Railroad better known as the Big Four Railroad. Signature in brown ink on a 4�" X 1�" slip n.p. n.y. Very good. Faintly feathered. Clipped from a typed letter with a typed "Yours Truly" at upper left. unknown
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IRWIN Richard B. 1839 92
Printed Document Signed
This great-great-grandson of Benjamin Franklin served as aide-de-camp to General George B. McClellan and later to General Nathaniel Banks through most of the Civil War; a Wyoming cattle rancher later in life he authored the 1892 "History of the Nineteenth Army Corps" and contributed many articles to "The Battles and Leaders of the Civil War." Printed DS 2pp recto and verso 4�" X 7�" Washington DC 1861 October 18. Very good. Lightly age toned with faint single vertical fold; left margin likely trimmed. This printed "General Orders No. 30" issued from the Headquarters of the Army of the Potomac concerns "the preparation of soldiers' discharge papers" -- which apparently were often "in a great many instances very defective and imperfect" and required all types of additional red tape. This two-page summary runs through the proper papers any soldier should have to be correctly cashiered. At the close it notes "By Command of Major General McClellan" and is signed in type at lower right by Paymaster General Benjamin F. Larned and Assistant Adjutant General S. Williams -- and is signed in full in rich brown ink at lower left by Irwin above his printed title. An attractive example. unknown
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AMECHE Don 1908 93
Partly-printed Typed Document Signed
This amiable American leading man of the late 1930s best known for "The Story of Alexander Graham Bell" appeared in dozens of films well into the 1990s; he became more popular than ever late in life appearing in "Trading Places" 1983 and winning an Oscar for the 1985 film "Cocoon." Partly-printed TDS 1p 9�" X 3" Hollywood CA 1936 August 8. Near fine. Pale orange check drawn on the California Bank typed out to "CASH" in the amount of $150.00 and boldly signed in black ink by Ameche. Normal bank perforation cancellations not touching signature. An attractive piece from quite early in Ameche's career -- his film debut had only occurred the previous year. It wasn't until 1939 that his most famous role as Alexander Graham Bell would make him a household name -- and actually make the name "ameche" synonymous with the telephone as in "You're wanted on the ameche!" Accompanied by an 8�" X 11" reproduction of an early head-and-shoulders caricature of a smiling young Ameche. unknown
Referência livreiro : 40809
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BAKER Newton D. 1871 1937
Typed Note Signed
This attorney and Democratic politician served as Cleveland mayor 1912-15 but most importantly as President Woodrow Wilson's influential Secretary of War 1916-21 during the tumultuous World War One years. TNS 1p 8" X 10�" Washington DC 30 April 1920. Addressed to Joseph Cummings Chase 1891-1954. Very good. Lightly age toned with original folds. On "War Department" letterhead Baker thanks this noted artist for "the copy of 'Soldiers All' and keenly appreciate your kindness in sending it to me. It is a book which I shall treasure very highly and there will be many happy days when I shall refer to it and recall the friendships and stirring efforts of those whom you have so happily preserved for us." Boldly signed with his usual diminutive signature. Chase had been commissioned by the A.E.F. to paint portraits of commanding generals and hero doughboys and these were published in the 1920 book "Soldiers All: Portraits and Sketches of the Men of the A.E.F." New York: George H. Doran Company. unknown
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PULLMAN George M. 1831 97
Signature
This American industrialist and engineer is famed for the luxurious Pullman sleeping car for the Chicago-area town he built around his company Pullman "The World's Most Perfect Town" -- and for the disastrous 1894 Pullman strike. On a 4 3/4" X 2 3/4" slip on which is penned a large "Autograph Signature of / New York Nov. 6th 1872" in brown ink Pullman adds his huge signature between those two lines. Very good. Faintly age toned; mounting traces on verso. An attractive example of this scarce signature. unknown
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DELAND Margaret 1857 1945
Typed Note Signed / Unsigned Portrait
This popular American novelist short story author and poet an advocate of literary realism began with the bestselling "John Ward Preacher" in 1888 her first book continuing through dozens more titles over the next half century including the series of "Old Chester" novels set in the Pittsburgh area of her childhood. TNS 1p 6" X 9�" Boston MA 1940 March 7. Addressed to Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. Near fine. On pictorial letterhead of "The Sheraton" in which she lived her final years and died the writer thanks an admirer for birthday greetings and comments on her 1916 and 1935 releases respectively: "It pleases me to know that you liked THE RISING TIDE which I think has been forgotten by everybody except the author! and that you found IF THIS BE I interersting." The exclamation mark quoted was added in Deland's hand. Boldly signed in black ink. Accompanied by a fine delightful heavy stock 8" X 11" unsigned portrait a sepia-tone turn-of-the-century half-length image of a youngish Deland in Victorian garb seated clutching a magazine. unknown
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LIVERMORE Mary A. 1820 1905
Signature / Unsigned Portrait
This prominent women's rights advocate journalist abolitionist and temperance movement advocate was one of the leading lights in 19th century reforms along with such figures as Julia Ward Howe and Lucy Stone. Bold and nice "Mrs. Mary A. Livermore / Boston" in brown ink on a heavy stock 3�" X 1 3/4" card n.y. Very good. Small glue stain at lower right not affecting signature; mounting traces on verso. Undated but likely of 1870s or '80s vintage. Accompanied by a superb heavy stock 5�" X 8" steel-engraved head-and-shoulders portrait of an older Livermore published by A.D. Worthington & Co. Hartford CT -- likely the frontispiece to her 1889 memoir "My Story of the War: A Woman's Narrative of Four Years Personal Experience as Nurse in the Union Army and in Relief Work at Home in Hospitals Camps and at the Front During the War of the Rebellion." A handsome pair. unknown
Referência livreiro : 40833
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DEWEY Thomas E. 1902 71
Signature / Unsigned Photograph
This New York City district attorney and Republican politician served as New York's 47th governor 1943-54; he was a presidential contender in 1940 although the nod was given to Wendell Willkie instead but in 1944 was the Republican's candidate against FDR. Bold full signature in black ink on a buff heavy stock 5�" X 3�" penny postcard n.p. n.y. postal cancellation 20 October 1937. Near fine. Dewey signs the blank lower left corner of a typed signature request from future noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 of Cleveland Ohio. Writing Dewey as New York City prosecutor Gates notes: "After reading a great deal about your great work in New York I am taking the liberty of asking for your autograph" -- adding earnestly "Please send it to me for my small collection surely needs it!" Accompanied by a superb glossy 9" X 7" black and white news agency photograph International News Photos depicting a smiling Dewey standing alongside his wife as she signed a large open book on a table. Original mimeographed paper label neatly affixed to verso dates this image 6 October 1951 and titles it "Governor's Lady Insures Eligibility to Vote" describing the scene: "Mrs. Thomas E. Dewey is shown signing the book as she registered at Public School 18 this morning. Looking on are Governor Dewey and election board chairman." An exceptionally early Dewey signature from his "Gangbuster" days as a special prosecutor. unknown
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OVERSTREET Harry Allen 1875 1970
Autograph Note Signed
This American writer and lecturer chaired City College of New York's department of philosophy and psychology for many years and published books on those and other topics most notably the bestseller "The Mature Mind" 1949; since he and poet/psychologist wife Bonaro wrote and lectured often about political issues communism academic and civil liberties the FBI under Hoover considered them subversive and long monitored their activities. ANS 1p 7�" X 10�" Chicago IL 2 November 1940. Addressed to Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. Near fine. On letterhead of the "Hotel Eastgate" Overstreet thanks this admirer "warmly for your birthday greetings and good wishes. May I ask you to take my own good wishes in return and apply them. to your forthcoming novel." Boldly penned in black ink in Overstreet's sloppy script. Uncommon. unknown
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VALLEE Rudy 1901 86
Partly-Printed Document Signed
This crooner saxophonist and bandleader was one of the first teen idols in the late 1920s a radio concert and recording sensation who was mobbed by flappers at every turn; in later years he appeared in films and on stage. Partly-printed ADS 1p 8�" X 3" New York NY 1935 April 4. Near fine. Pale orange check drawn on the Manufacturers Trust Company filled out in a secretarial hand in a purplish ink to Bushel & Gottlieb in the amount of $833.33 and boldly signed by him. Interestingly this check appears to be payment to the attorneys representing him in his highly-publicized divorce from his second wife starlet Fay Webb. They married in 1931 separated in 1933 and amidst charges of violence and adultery on his part were granted a divorce in 1936. Bushel & Gottlieb represented Vallee and managed to get these charges dismissed and Webb's large monthly maintenance expenses reduced to a flat $100 per month. In 1936 she died suddenly at age 27. Not your run-of-the-mill Vallee check! unknown
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ROSE John 1820 88 and ROSE Charles Day 1847 1913
Autograph Note Signed / Autograph Letter Signed
Sir John was a Scots-Quebecer politician who held a wide array of influential high-level Canadian positions and later lesser positions in Britain; he was named 1st Baronet Rose in 1872. His son Sir Charles was also a politician but is better known as a competitive yachtsman horse breeder and businessman and was supposedly one of the models for "Toad" of Toad Hall in Kenneth Grahame's classic 1908 children's novel "Wind in the Willows"; he too was named 1st Baronet in 1909. ANS from John Rose 1p lettersheet 4" X 6" Guildford England 1882 September 16. Addressed to New York banker John Barker. Very good. On imprinted "Loseley Park / Guildford" letterhead Sir John "sends you with much pleasure a copy of the only Photograph of myself which I have: I wish it had been better." Boldly penned in brown ink. ALS from Charles Day Rose 2pp lettersheet 4" X 6" London England 1895 October 26. Likewise addressed to banker John Barker. Good only. While attractive this letter was somehow sliced horizontally in half though neatly discreetly and archivally reunited. Sir Charles thanks his banker "for the trouble you have taken in executing my small commissions" but more importantly remarks: "You will see that I have decided to withdraw my challenge for the Cup in view of the strong feeling that exists amongst the public and my own friends especially including Lord Dunraven who feels that it is likely to be construed as an act of hostility against himself." Lord Dunraven Windham Wyndham-Quin 1841-1926 was owner and co-owner of the 1893 and 1895 America's Cup-winning yachts so apparently took umbrage at his friend's temptation to enter that famed competition. Despite slice quite nice in appearance with his imprinted "Bartholomew Lane E.C." address. unknown
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NORRIS Kathleen 1880 1966
Typed Document Signed
This California newspaper columnist and for a half century one of the most popular and highly-paid novelists in the U.S. cranking out almost 100 novels between 1911 "Mother" her first and 1955 "Through a Glass Darkly" her last. TDS 1p 8�" X 11" n.p. n.y. Very good. Faintly age toned; 3-punched at left not affecting text. Typed double-spaced text of one page p. 111 from one of her novels. Norris's crossouts additions and deletions are neatly penned throughout in blue which makes fascinating reading as you observe the authorial and editorial processes at work. On the lower margin she adds "Taken at random from a manuscript -- / by / Kathleen Norris" in her handsome miniscule script. Although the title of the novel from which this was taken is not noted the subject matter of this page -- a woman named Lydia thinking about death -- the 1917 novel "Martie the Unconquered" seems most likely. From the collection of Albert Johannsen 1871-1962 a University of Chicago geology professor who authored "The House of Beadle and Adams and Its Dime and Nickel Novels" University of Oklahoma Press 1950 the definitive reference work and bibliography on the subject and accompanied by Johannsen's original 8" X 10" file folder bearing a printed "Collection of Albert Johannsen" label partly filled in by Johannsen. Most unusual. unknown
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ROOT Elihu 1845 1937 et al.
Signatures
This versatile New York attorney and statesman served as Secretary of War 1899-1904 Secretary of State 1905-09 and U.S. Senator 1909-15; among his many achievements was the 1912 Nobel Peace Prize for his work in establishing relations between Japan and Latin America. Signature along with ten others on a 4�" X 5�" slip n.p. n.y. Very good. Faint age toning. Root signs large and bold in brown ink near the center of this sheet. Three sign above him: CHARLES C. BEAMAN 1840-1900 New York attorney appointed in 1870 the first-ever Solicitor General of the United States to adjudicate loss claims caused by Confederate raider ships in the Civil War; JOHN E. PARSONS 1829-1915 New York attorney president of the New York City Bar Association 1900-01; PAUL FULLER 1848-1915 one of the founders of Fordham University Law School and its first dean. Seven sign below him: HORACE E. DEMING 1850-1930 New York attorney; CHARLES C. NADAL - New York attorney; ARTHUR VON BRIESEN 1843-1920 German-born American attorney and philanthropist; ELGIN R.L. GOULD 1860-1915 Canadian social scientist educator and first head coach of Johns Hopkins University's lacrosse team; HENRY R. KUNHARDT SR. 1826-; JOSEPH LAROCQUE 1831-1908 New York Attorney president of the New York City Bar Association 1884-85; WILLIAM B. HORNBLOWER 1851-1914 New York jurist nominated by President Grover Cleveland for the U.S. Supreme Court but rejected by Senate. Why these eleven particular legal luminaries signed this sheet is unknown since it's been separated from whatever document it was once a part of -- but it's intriguing to note that in 1897 a nonpartisan political party called the Citizens Union was formed in New York its goal to promote good government and fight the growing influence of political machines such as Tammany Hall. All eleven were members at its founding half of them serving on the executive and other committees. Chances that the document was produced in connection with this watchdog organization are good. An interesting unusual scarce assemblage. unknown
Referência livreiro : 40842
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RICE Elmer 1893 1967
Typed Note Signed
This prolific American playwright is now remembered primarily for the wildly successful "The Adding Machine" 1923 and the Pulitzer Prize-winning "Street Scene" 1929. TNS 1p 8�" X 7�" New York NY 1939 October 10.Addressed to Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. Fine. On letterhead of "The Playwrights' Company" which lists him and other notable such as Robert E. Sherwood S.N. Behrman Sidney Howard Maxwell Anderson and others as "Directors" Rice thanks this admirer "for your birthday greetings. I greatly appreciate your thoughtfulness." Boldly signed. unknown
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ROBISON Carson 1890 1957
Inscription and Signature
This early pioneering country music singer and musician composed tunes such as "The Wreck of the Number Nine" and the lyrics for "Barnacle Bill the Sailor" and did much to make country music known to mainstream America and to Britain; he can be heard with legend Vernon Dalhart on the 1924 recording of "Wreck of the Old '97" country music's first million-dollar seller. A large bold and handsome "Kindest Regards to our / Radio Friend / -- ARNOLD GATES -- / Carson Robison / and / His Buckaroos / Pearl -- Bill -- John" penned in black ink on an 8" X 5" sheet. Very good. Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 was a noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. Undated but Robison's band Carson Robison's Pioneers was formed in 1932 and changed its name later that decade to The Buckaroos which dates this to circa 1935. A lovely example of this surprisingly scarce autograph. unknown
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EDDY Nelson 1901 67
Typed Letter Signed
This singer and actor of films opera radio and television is best remembered for his film partnership with Jeanette MacDonald in eight films starting with "Naughty Marietta" in 1935 and finishing with "I Married an Angel" in 1942. TLS 1p 7�" X 10�" n.p. 1939 June 19. Addressed to Barbara Kemp. Very good. Strong original folds; minor mounting traces on verso. Wonderfully cordial and personal early letter to an admirer reading in part: "Yes I visited Des Moines on my concert tour this spring -- and next season will be back in the Pacific Northwest at Portland on February 17th. I do not have the local details time place tickets and so forth. I shall be back on the Chase and Sanborn radio program for the fall season beginning August 13th -- and your song request will not be overlooked. It is a favorite of mine too." Large bold full signature in blue fountain pen. Recipient Kemp's return address shows Astoria Oregon hence the mention of Pacific Northwest. Her letter to him must have been exceptionally compelling to prompt such a detailed reply! unknown
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MAULDIN Bill 1921 2003
Typed Letter Signed / Unsigned Print
This two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist created the immortal Willie and Joe during World War Two; his 1963 "Grieving Lincoln" cartoon in the "Chicago Sun-Times" summed up the nation's reaction to JFK's assassination. TLS 1p 7�" X 10�" Santa Fe NM 1986 April 14. Addressed to "Ralph" Ralph G. Newman 1912-2000 founder of Chicago's famed Abraham Lincoln Book Shop. Near fine. On his imprinted stationery Mauldin complains at length and in detail about the treatment he received from the Library of Congress about a quantity of "my stuff" they had on deposit. In part: "The other day a freight truck arrived with two metal boxes plus two cardboard boxes plus a huge filing cabinet. Contained therein was a general jumble of stuff: old letters old drawings and God knows what. And I do mean jumble. I think the filing cabinet must have made the trip standing on its head. I had asked the people at the Library. to have the metal boxes banded. They were lackadaisically taped with single strands of fiber tape about 3/4" wide. The cardboard boxes had been taped in the same manner by somebody who clearly knew nothing of security and were in unbelievable condition. Whole corners were ripped out big enough to have leaked half the contents. We will never know if there is a paper trail from here to Washington or Maryland or wherever the hell it came from." Boldly signed in blue ballpoint. Mauldin is quite scarce in content letters -- and Newman the Lincoln expert acted of all people as Mauldin's literary agent. Mauldin sent fewer and fewer letters after World War Two and especially later in life grew increasingly isolated corresponding with very few people -- hence the extreme scarcity of his letters. Accompanied by an unusual Mauldin-Newman joint venture: a heavy stock 11" X 14" print of the cartoonist's famed "Grieving Lincoln" editorial cartoon pristine and housed in its original white presentation envelope captioned "A Keepsake by Bill Mauldin from the Abraham Lincoln Association 12 February 1989". A superb pair. Mauldin was very protective of reprint rights to his work and only because of his close personal connection to Newman did he allow this moving drawing to be reproduced. unknown
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