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DRAGONETTE Jessica 1900 80
Inscribed Photograph Signed
This American singer helped make operetta and light classical music mainstream on the radio and in concerts from the late 1920s through the 1940s earning her the nickname "Princess of Song"; she performed extensively for the U.S. war effort during World War Two and even made the occasional film appearance. IPS heavy stock 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. ca. mid-1930s. Fine. Outstanding sepia tone portrait of Dragonette in floor-length gown standing in front of a stuccoed wall a large oil painting of her to the side. In a dark portion at lower left she handsomely inscribes and signs in white ink making for superb contrast: "For: / Arnold Gates -- / Thanks you for / your New Year Wishes -- / Gratefully yours / Jessica Dragonette." A truly exceptional example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40827
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ATHERTON Gertrude 1857 1948
Typed Note Signed
This contemporary of Edith Wharton and Henry James was a opoular provocative and prolific novelist short story writer and essayist who often wrote of the battle of the sexes; her first book "What Dreams May Come" was published in 1888 and her last book the memoir "My San Francisco" appeared in 1946. TNS 1p 6�" X 7 3/4" San Francisco CA n.y. November 6. Addressed to Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. Fine. Chats cordially with an admirer and plugs her latest book: "Many thanks for your birthday wishes and for what you say about GOLDEN PEACOCK. I am delighted that you enjoyed that little book as I had fun writing it. I did so at the request of the LAtinists of the University of California as a contribution to the Horace Bimillennium. I hope you will like my new novel THE HOUSE OF LEE." Large and bold signature in black ink. Undated but given the "House of Lee" reference likely 1940. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40858
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LILLIE Gordon W. "Pawnee Bill" 1860 1942 and MILLER Zack T. ? 1952
Pair of Signatures
Lillie's family operated a flour mill in Illinois but in Kansas Gordon learned the Pawnee language and became an interpreter for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show -- thus "Pawnee Bill" was born and he and wife opened their own Wild West show in 1888 eventually joining with Buffalo Bill in 1908. Confederate officer George Washington Miller established the 110000-acre "101 Ranch" in the Oklahoma Territory in 1893 the largest ranch in the country at that time and upon his death in 1903 his three sons Joe George Zack were persuaded by their next-door-neighbor "Pawnee Bill" Lillie to create their own Wild West Show; for the next 30 years they struggled with this touring the country and even abroad while Buffalo Bill's show was tapering off and the film industry was taking off; by 1932 only Zack was still alive and declared bankruptcy. Large and bold "Thank You / G.W. Lillie / 'Pawnee Bill'" in Lillie's typical blue fountain pen ink on a buff heavy stock 3�" X 5�" penny postal card. Near fine. Lillie's rubberstamped return address appears near the top of this card "--From-- / Pawnee Bill's Oldtown / and Indian Trading Post. / 2 Miles West of / Pawnee Oklahoma / on U.S. Highway 64" his inscription and signature near the center. Verso shows typed recipient Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar and postal cancellation of Pawnee Oklahoma on 22 May 1934. "Zack T Miller / 101 Ranch / Okla / 1934" penned large and bold in black ink on a buff heavy stock 5�" X 3�" penny postal card. Near fine. Verso bears the same recipient as the Lillie card and postal cancellation from Ponca City Oklahoma on 27 August 1934. A wonderfully-matched pair from these two compadres who worked together. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40861
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ROOKE George 1650 1709
Autograph Letter Signed
This celebrated English naval officer joined as a volunteer in 1672 and retired as Admiral of the Fleet in 1705 distinguishing himself with many commands in wars ranging from the Third Anglo-Dutch War in the 1670s to the War of the Spanish Succession in the early 18th century; he is often remembered for destroying the Spanish treasure fleet in the Battle of Vigo Bay in 1702 and for commanding the naval forces that captured Gibraltar in 1704. ALS 2pp lettersheet 5 3/4" X 7" Canterbury England n.y. September 29. Addressed to "Dear Madm." Near fine. Faintly age toned. Flowery words of condolence presumably to a daughter of a deceased friend reading: "As I can never forget the obligations I hv to the Dutchess of Roxborough nor think off her without the uttmost concern so give me Leave to condole with you in the sincerest manner for the Loss off her that was not only Valluable to her owne family butt to every one that knew her and though her Death was what we had all reason to feare yett I must confess I had flattered my self with the thought off seeing her again she seamed so chearfull when I saw her Last butt her Lite had always been such that I believe the thought off her Death was more Terrible to her friends then to her self. I will not trouble yr. Ladyship with any more news then to beg you would not so far give way to this affliction but think if she were capable of conveying her thoughts to you she would desire you to be easy and hapy and as yr. Ladyship is very young so may the remaindr. of yr. Life be as hapy as I wish it." In a postscript he also mentions his life "Lady Mary" and "my mother" but since his first and second wives were both named Mary this only dates this undated letter to the 1684 to 1702 period likely the latter period. Docket on verso indicates this letter was later returned to the third Mrs. Rooke Catherine Knatchbull who the admiral married in 1706: "Lady Rooke / Receiv'd Oct.r ye 2d / 1718." This scarce letter is accompanied by a superb 5�" X 7�" stipple-point engraving of Rooke a head-and-shoulders portrait of him later in life wearing armor published by Edward Harding in London in 1799. Also present is a handwritten page of biographical notes about Rooke and two other 17th century English notables penned by an unknown 19th century collector. unknown
Bookseller reference : 35492
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STANWYCK Barbara 1907 90
Signature / Unsigned Photograph
Popular and versatile American actress of numerous films "Double Indemnity" and "Stella Dallas" earned her two of her four Oscar nominations and early television. A large and bold large signature in blue ink on a heavy stock 5" X 2 3/4" card n.p. n.y. ca. 1944. Very good. Small tape stain at each edge not affecting signature. Stanwyck inadvertently signed this card upside down so the "Naval Aid Auxiliary" logo in gilt blue and red appears at bottom center with red stripe along bottom edge and blue stripe along top edge. This organization raised funds for its war-time activities by enlisting many film stars to sign these decorative cards which were then made available for purchase to the public. Accompanied by a very good 9�" X 8" glossy black and white photograph a scene showing an angry young pistol-packing Stanwyck facing off with Humphrey Bogart who clutches a curtain cord to strangle her in the 1947 mystery "The Two Mrs. Carrolls." unknown
Bookseller reference : 40843
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BAKER Newton D. 1871 1937
Signature
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. Bold "Cordially yours / Newton D. Baker" in black ink on a 6�" X 3�" sheet n.p. n.y. Fine. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40856
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WASHINGTON Booker T. 1856 1915
Signature / Unsigned First Day Cover
This noted educator author and civil rights leader was born into slavery in Virginia and is best known for founding Tuskegee Institute in Alabama in 1881 and transforming it into the foremost college for blacks in this country; among his books the bestselling 1901 memoir "Up from Slavery" is considered an important memoir by the most influential educator of his day. Clipped signature bold and full in brown ink on an irregular-shaped 5�" X 2" slip n.p. n.y. Very good. "Yours truly" typed in blue ink appears at upper left with his large signature below and a typed "Principal" near lower right. Accompanied by a 6�" X 3�" First Day cover featuring the 10� "Booker T. Washington" stamp at upper right with "First Day of Issue" stamped and cancelled in Tuskegee Institute Alabama on 7 April 1940. Very good. Lightly age toned. No recipient address and no pictorial cachet. Washington was the first African-American pictured on a U.S.postage stamp. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40846
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BRADLEY Omar N. 1893 1981
Signature / Printed General Order / Unsigned Photograph
"The G.I.s General" beloved American Army general active during World War II and the last five-star general; from 1949-53 served as first permanent chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Later life signature "Omar" in black ballpoint tipped to the close of a printed "General Orders No. 50" 6" X 9" 2pp recto and verso issued by the Department of the Army in Washington DC on 15 July 1948. Very good. Mild edgewear; two-punched at left not affecting text. As Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army Bradley makes the solemn announcement that "The death of General John Joseph Pershing General of the Armies of the United States which occurred at Washington D.C. on 15 July 1948 is announced to the Army with deep regret." He goes on to summarize Pershing's long career and note a period of mourning and the wearing of mourning bands. Below Bradley's typeset name a white 3" X 1�" slip is affixed clipped from a typed letter with "Sincerely" typed at top and "OMAR N. BRADLEY / General of the Army" typed at bottom between which Bradley signs his first name. Accompanied by a fine glossy 8" X 10" black and white news agency photograph a candid half-length portrait of a smiling Bradley in uniform. Caption printed vertically along right edge dates this 27 June 1947 and describes the scene: "Gen. Omar N. Bradley Veterans Administrator shown leaving the White House after conferring with President Truman today has been named by Washington observers as the most likely choice for U.S. Army Chief of Staff to succeed General of the Army Dwight D. Eisenhower." An interesting unusual pair. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40864
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NORRIS George William 1861 1944
Photograph Signed
One of eight U.S. senators profiled by John F. Kennedy in "Profiles in Courage" this long-time Nebraska senator 1913-43 epitomized liberalism and progressivism in the first half of the 20th century crusading for labor unions for isolationism in foreign affairs for the Tennessee Valley Authority which he helped create and against long-entrenched politicians. PS 4" X 6" n.p. n.y. Near fine. Intense glossy closeup of Norris in suit and tie in later years signed boldly in fountain pen ink across his suitcoat and white short. Backstamp of The Heyn Studio of Omaha on verso. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40866
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VILLIERS Alan 1903 82
Signed and Inscribed Christmas Card
This Australian adventurer wrote about and photographed his sailing adventures in a series of popular books such as "Whaling in the Frozen South" 1925 "Voyage of the 'Parma': The Great Grain Race of 1932" 1933 "Cruise of the Conrad" 1937 "The Quest of the Schooner Argus" 1951 "The New Mayflower" 1958 and others. Signed and inscribed Christmas card buff heavy stock 6�" X 4 3/4" English Channel "Xmas 1940." Fine. Front panel has 3 3/4" X 2 3/4" color reproduction of Frank Mason's painting "'Tis to Glory We Steer" depicting two British military ships in battle guns ablaze. Inner right panel bears printed message "With the / Season's Greetings / and Best Wishes / for the New Year / from" and then signed boldly in black by Villiers who adds "To Arnold F. Gates" and the date and place "English Channel / Xmas 1940" meaning this was signed at sea. On the left panel blank except for printed identification of the painting and the artist he adds "It was nice of you to / remember my birthday." Villiers was commissioned an officer in the Royal Naval Reserve in 1940 and successfully commanded convoys of landing craft in a number of major offensives; by war's end he attained the rank of commander. This charming memento was clearly signed early in his military career aboard his command in the English Channel. Villiers material of WW2 vintage is most unusual and scarce. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40867
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HALES Philip 5th Baronet 1735 1824
Document Signed
British courtier and member of Parliament. DS 1p vellum 30�" X 20�" Brymore Somerset 16 October 1794. Near fine. Original folds; top edge scalloped. "Feoffment" -- a type of medieval land deed -- in which Sir Philip Hales grants a parcel of land in the Hamlet of Edington to a William Norris for the sum of 42 pounds. A huge and ornate "This Indenture" with flourishes rubberstamped at upper left begins the largely boilerplate legalese text of conveyance which is handsomely penned in a secretarial hand in brown ink. Also at upper left a 1�" X 2" blue blind-embossed paper revenue stamp has been affixed. Large thick red wax seal at center bottom somewhat chipped at edges but complete and intact with Hales penning "Philip" at left of it and "Hales" at right of it large and bold. On the verso at upper left is recorded payment of this 42 pounds in full by Norris and here again Hales signs quite large and bold. A large and lovely example of this typical type of English 18th century legal document. hardcover
Bookseller reference : 40891
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MITCHELL John Inscho 1838 1907
Free-Franked Envelope
This Pennsylvania politician lawyer and judge served that state as representative 1877-81 and senator 1881-87. Portion of Free-Franked Envelope 5�" X 2 3/4" n.p. n.y. Very good. Mild wear. Printed at upper left is "Public Document. / Free. / Senate U.S." Mitchell signs boldly in full at upper right and addresses the lower portion to "J.W. Haworth / Glen Riddle / De. Co. Pa." Nice example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40670
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JONES Horatio Gates Jr. 1822 93
Partly-Printed Document Signed
The son of noted Baptist minister Rev. Horatio G. Gates 1777-1853 was a Pennsylvania attorney and state senator known as an advocate of religious liberty; an antiquarian at heart he long served as foreign corresponding secretary of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. Partly-printed DS 1p 7 3/4" X 9 3/4" Philadelphia PA 1852 November 8. Very good. Strong original folds not weakened; mounting traces on verso. Attractive partly-printed document with large circular seal of this organization at top. Notifies Major G.H. Crossman that at the organization's November 8th meeting he was named an honorary member. Blank portions filled in by Jones in brown ink with his bold interesting script. Large bold signature at the close. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40669
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NIEMEYER Otto Ernst 1883 1971
Autograph Note Signed
Sir Otto was an influential well-respected British civil servant once described as "by all means. one of the most able men ever to enter Treasury chambers" where he long served as financial controller; also a director of the Bank of England. ANS 1p 4 3/4" X 7�" London England n.y. ca. 1915 February 5. Addressed to Mr. L.J. Binns. Near fine. On "Treasury Chambers / Whitehall S.W." letterhead Niemeyer writes "Mr. McKenna wishes me to return to you the drawing with his autograph enclosed" boldly signed. "McKenna" would be Niemeyer's boss Reginald McKenna 1863-1943 British banker who served as Chancellor of the Exchequer 1915-16 when Niemeyer was still an underling there. An attractive and early example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40496
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BECKWITH Robert Todd 1904 85
Signed Envelope / Unsigned Snapshot Photographs
Abraham Lincoln's great-grandson and Robert Todd Lincoln's grandson second child of Robert's daughter Jessie Lincoln Beckwith 1875-1948; wealthy and reclusive R.T.L. Beckwith shunned publicity and the spotlight and died without issue -- making him the last living direct Lincoln descendant at the time of his death. Signed envelope 8 3/4" X 4" Manchester VT n.d. faint postal cancellation 1972 October 2. Near fine. At upper left corner of this heavy stock orange/brownish envelope Beckwith boldly prints "R.T.L. Beckwith / Hildene / Manchester / Vt." in black fineline and in the recipient address area at center writes in cursive "Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Newman / The Abraham Lincoln Book Shop / Chicago / Ill." Alongside this in another hand presumably a postal employee "18 E. Chestnut" has been lightly pencilled. Ralph G. Newman 1912-2000 was the founder of the noted Abraham Lincoln Book Shop and in the 1970s became one of the few people in the Lincoln world that Beckwith took a shine to and to whom he would sell artifacts handed down in the family from Abraham Mary and Robert Lincoln. Beckwith's autograph is quite scarce in any form. Beckwith lived in Virginia for much of his life so why he would be writing Newman from the estate of his grandfather in Vermont is an intriguing mystery. Inside this envelope are two original 4�" X 3�" color photographs --- almost certainly unpublished. These informal snapshots both blank on verso are both pristine and unfaded. The first depicts Beckwith in think sweater and knit cap splitting logs what else in a wooded backyard looking up at the camera. The second was apparently taken in the attic of Beckwith's home and depicts two short barrister bookcases filled with hardbound books an oil painting of what appears to be Robert E. Lee in later years leaning against one wall an old trunk labeled "R.T.L.B" in the foreground amidst typical attic clutter vase lightbulb boxes etc. Also present is a pristine blank sheet of Beckwith's imprinted 8�" X 11" letterhead stationery from his home "Woodstock on the Piankatank" in Hartfield Virginia. A delightfully unusual and extremely scarce grouping. hardcover
Bookseller reference : 40504
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CLOUGH Wilson A. 1896 1990
Autograph Note Signed
This long-time University of Wyoming professor of English authored studies such as "The Necessary Earth: Nature and Solitude in America" 1964 and "The Rocky Mountain West in 1867" 1966 but also penned poetry "We Borne Along" 1949 "The Collected Poems of Wilson Clough" 1990 and was an accomplished amateur artist; killed when struck by a car while strolling a rural highway in New York. ANS 1p heavy stock 3�" X 5�" Laramie WY 1932 December. Addressed to John Leiser a Chicago musician and music school founder. Near fine. "We are all about as usual including the littlest now nearly a year old -- David Van Wormer Clough." And notes travels: "I was. in the Black Hills country last summer for branch school and took a short trip to Star Valley Western Wyoming. The obverse is a feeble attempt to catch a bit of the 'Wyoming Alps' or the Tetons." Nicely penned in brown ink. The verso is a fine print titled "The Tetons" a tiny woodblock image of grand mountains captioned "Christmas Greetings / Mr. and Mrs. Wilson O. Clough." With original envelope addressed in Clough's hand. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40529
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DICKINSON Daniel S. 1800 66
Autograph Letter Signed
This New York politician and civil servant served that state as Democratic senator from 1844 to 1851; he was on Lincoln's short list of vice presidential candidates in 1864. ALS 2pp lettersheet 8" X 10" Binghamton NY 1847 April 2. Addressed to C.H. Lawrence. Very good. Minor binding traces at left margin. Gracious note regarding a constituent for whom he would like to find a job reading in part: "The friend of Mr David A. Hull of whom I spoke at Washington are exceedingly desirous and for reasons of an imperative character to obtain a situation for him in the customs. My personal acquaintance with him is limited but I am pleased with his modest & manly bearing & am assured by those in whose opinions I confide that he is highly worthy and deserving and there are interesting and numerous family are dependant upon his success. I feel a strong anxiety for this Gentlemans application and beg that you will consider him with especial favor and if consistent with the public interest and the of the service give him an appointment." Large bold and legibly penned in brown ink. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40519
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SCOFIELD Levi T. 1842 1917
Partly-Printed Autograph Document Signed
This noted architect and sculptor of Cleveland Ohio -- the first Cleveland architect to join the American Institute of Architects -- built many important public buildings and monuments in that city; he served with the 103rd Regiment Ohio Volunteers and authored the 1909 study of the Franklin campaign "The Retreat from Pulaski to Nashville Tennessee." Partly-printed ADS 1p 17" X 11" n.p. 1863 December 1. Near fine. Form for obtaining payment for servants filled out and signed by Scofield who adds rank and title "1st Lieut. & Act. Topographical Engineer / 3d. Division 23d. A.C." He checks various columns to claim one months' pay and subsistence for his servant "John" whose complexion eyes and hair he all notes as "Black." He also notes payment coming from U.S. Army Paymaster John Coon -- his uncle by the way -- and Coon also signs. One of Scofield's most notable monuments is his Civil War monument "These Are My Jewels" -- a document from the 21-year-old future architect from his Civil War period is extremely unusual and desireable. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40530
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HUGHES Thomas 1822 96
Autograph Letter Signed
The author of the bestselling "Tom Brown's School Days" 1857 and sequels was a noted English jurist and reformer who among his many and varied accomplishments founded a model community in Tennessee and helped found the Chicago Public Library. ALS 2pp 1st and 4th leaves 4" X 6" n.p. 1876 March 21. Very good. Faint age toning; mounting traces on verso. On stationery with the blind-embossed log of Pall Mall's Athenaeum Club Hughes offers commentary onn autograph collection: "I used to collect myself but gave it up long ago partly from finding how many of my heroes dwindled sadly in my judgment as years went on. I fear the time will come when you will also weed your collection & amongst others will wonder how you could have made the present investment. But notwithstanding my foreboding I am very truly yours." Handsomely penned in brown ink. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40515
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LEE Letitia Elizabeth "LEL." 1802 38 L. E.
Autograph Envelope Signed
Considered a pre-feminist heroine by some such as Germaine Greer this English poet and novelist known as "L.E.L." published prolifically through the 1820s and '30s and was highly regarded by many but rumors of sexual liaisons and her early death mistakenly assumed to have been poisoning tarnished her reputation. AES 1p 4�" X 1 3/4" tipped to slightly larger sheet n.p. n.y. Very good. Mild age toning. Front portion of the integral address leaf of one of the quite small correspondence lettersheets favored by Lee. Boldly penned at center in brown ink is "Mrs Pulhill / Nottingham Place / New Road" and at upper right Lee signs with a neatly pencilled "L.E.L." Lee died at a young age and her autograph material is scarce in any form. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40525
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JAMES GP. R. 1799 1860 G. P.
Autograph Letter Signed
This popular extraordinarily prolific British writer penned nearly one hundred novels such as "Richelieu" 1829 "The Gypsy" 1835 as well as plays poetry and historical writings such as "The Life and Times of Louis XIV" 1838 exceeding the voluminous output of his mentor Sir Walter Scott; later he turned to diplomacy serving as a British consul in America and vice-consul at Venice. ALS 2pp inlaid 4�" X 6 3/4" Norfolk VA 1853 May 5. Addressed to M.M. Ballou at Gleason Pictorial in Boston 1820-95 Boston publisher novelist travel writer first editor of Boston Daily Globe. Near fine. "Please excuse my seeming negligence in not having sooner answered your note. When it arrived I was absent from home wandering about for a few days and the letter was mislaid It is thus only today that I have seen it and I hasten to apologize for acknowledging it at an earlier period thinking that in the mean time you have not thought very hardly of Your faithful Servant." Boldly attractively penned in brown ink. So profuse is James's apology though that he fails to mention the object of Ballou's note! Amusingly the very next year Ballou's illustrated pictorial founded 1851 passed along this unflattering tidbit from a London magazine: "The American papers report the particulars of a fire in the house of Mr. G.P.R. James whereby one storey was consumed. What a pity it didn't burn many more!" unknown
Bookseller reference : 40522
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MAPES Victor 1870 1943
Autograph Manuscript Signed
This American playwright director and stage manager began as a stage manager then became the "New York World" drama critic which he promptly quit upon the success of his first play "A Flower of Yedda" in 1898; he directed and managed well-known theatres but is remembered for "The Boomerang" 1915 "The New Henrietta" 1913 and "The Hottentot" 1920. AMS 1p 7 3/4" X 8�" n.p. n.y. Very good. Lightly age toned; two file holes at left not affecting text. Full page of bold neatly pencilled text on this cheap lined notebook paper head "WN-59" and beginning: "It is no longer required of the chief or ruler to be a great fighter himself. It is enough for him to see that his fighting men are properly organized and officered. What is especially required of him is intelligence executive ability foresight justice -- wisdom." Not seemingly a working draft page from a drama though further research required as we have not been able to identify the text. In a blank area at upper right Mapes signed boldly in brown ink dating it "March 4 1923." From the collection of Professor Albert Johannsen author of "The House of Beadle and Adams and Its Dime and Nickel Novels" University of Oklahoma Press 1950 the definitive reference work and bibliography on the subject. Johannsen requested working draft pages from authors so it's possible this manuscript leaf predates its 1923 date by quite a bit. Also present is Johannsen's original 8�" X 11" file folder bearing his printed "Collection of Albert Johannsen" label partly filled in by Johannsen. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40508
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BROWN John 1810 82
Autograph Note Signed
This popular Scottish physician and essayist gained more reknown as a man of letters than a man of medicine though he did become a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh in 1847; friend of Thackeray and Twain he collected his essays into "Rab and His Friends" 1859 "Marjorie Fleming" 1863 and "John Leech and Other Papers" 1882 though he's mainly remembered for the 3-volume "Horae Subsecivae" "Leisure Hours" 1859. ANS 1p 3 3/4" X 6�" Edinburgh Scotland 1878 February 27. Addressed to Alice L. Williams. Near fine. Faint mounting traces on verso. Gracious brief note apparently to an admirer: "I am with much pleasure & thanks Yrs truly." boldly penned in brown ink. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40520
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KING Richard 1st Baronet 1730 1806
Autograph Letter Signed
This British naval officer commanded the fireship HMS Blaze in 1856 when he captured Calcutta and in 1857 at capture of Hoogly in West Bengal; he was knighted in 1782 for his service in India became rear admiral in 1787 and named commander-in-chief of The Downs in 1790 became a baronet and was named governor of Newfoundland in 1792 became vice-admiral in 1793 and became a member of Parliament -- among numerus other accomplishments. ALS 2pp recto and verso 7�" X 9�" Albemarle England 1796 June 22. Addressed to "My Lord Duke." Very good. Minor mounting traces on verso of blank integral address leaf. Presumably on behalf of a constituent from his district King "begs leave to become a Solicitor to your Grace in behalf of a Person who was formerly clerk in the ordnance at upnor Castle which situation he left on account of ill Health and being now in indigent Circumstances humble implores the benefit of the Charter-House. He has many Years been a regular Voter in favour of Government at Rochester. Previous to my giving your Grace this trouble I applied to other Governours but finding their turn or nomination Engaged and being informed the King has two turns to one of the Governours and that His Majesty is not usually engaged before hand I am advised to humbly solicit His Majesty gracious favour through your Grace to Mr. James Burgis the Person above attended to." Upnor Castle on the coast of Kent in southeast England was an ancient fortress converted into the largest maritime magazine in the country at that time. Boldly handsomely penned in brown ink. Below his signature King adds the rank to which he was promoted the previous year -- "Admiral." A superb example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40511
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PLATT Jonas 1769 1834
Autograph Document Signed
This New York attorney and politician served that state as a Federalist in Congress 1799-1801 and in the state assembly 1796 and state senate 1810-13 though he lost the gubernatorial race in 1810; in later years he served as a New York Supreme Court justice 1814-21. Interesting ADS 1p 8" X 5" New York NY 1796 February 26. Very good. Large triangular chip at lower left not affecting text and other minor edgewear. The 27-year-old brand-new state legislator requests his salary -- and likely his very first since he served in the New York State Assembly only in 1796 and this request comes in February: "The Treasurer of the State of New York willl please to pay. the Sum which shall be certified to be due to me by the Speaker of the House of Assembly for my Services as a Member of that House during the Session of 1796." Boldly and attractively penned in brown ink. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40517
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MacCARTHY Denis Florence 1817 82
Autograph Manuscript Signed
This popular Irish poet "The Book of Irish Ballads" 1846 "Irish Legends and Lyrics" 1858 "Poems" 1882 etc. was fascinated by Spanish literature and translated many of Pedro Calderon de la Barca's plays. AMS 1p 4�" X 7" London England n.y. Near fine. Faint mounting trace on verso along left edge. In light purple ink MacCarthy writes out his poem "Youth and Age" which begins: "To give the blossom and the fruit / The soft warm air that wraps them round / Oh! think how long the toilsome rot / Must live and labour 'neath the ground." Second full stanza also neatly penned followed by his full signature and address below which he notes "Written out for Mrs. Alice L. Williams Chicago." A charming example. paperback
Bookseller reference : 40527
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HYNDMAN Henry M. 1842 1921
Autograph Letter Signed
This unusual British politician and writer spurned his upper class upbringing and became the first to expound the ideas of Karl Marx in England; he founded the country's first socialist political party the Social Democratic Federation in 1881 and later the National Socialist Party. Good content ALS 2pp 1st and 4th leaves 5" X 8" Westminster England 1884 April 2. Addressed to "My dear Sir." Very good. On letterhead of "The Democratic Federation" Hyndman thanks the unnamed recipient "for your contributions which no doubt we shall be able to make use of advantageously." He continues: "I am very glad to hear you are getting 'enthused' on Socialism. It is to my mind the only chance of our living to be something better than this miserable cut-throat society. The Bradlaugh Dilute has given us a great lift." Charles Bradlaugh 1833-91 was a controversial British politician and atheist who refused to take the oath of office which assumed Christianity but refused to forfeit his seat in Parliament. Hyndman letters are rather scarce especially from this seminal period in his life. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40516
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SMITH Sir William Sidney 1764 1840
Autograph Fragment
This English naval commander took part in several engagement of the American Revolutionary War: hewent to the relief of Acre while plenipotentiary at Constantinople and compelled Napoleon to raise siege 1799; he destroyed the Turkish fleet off Abydos 1807; in 1810 he became vice admiral and in 1821 full admiral. Unsigned integral address portion 3 3/4" X 6" n.p. n.y. Very good. Two original faint folds visible. At center of this address portion Smith boldly addresses it to "Messrs. Eversfield & Horne / Smith Street / Westminster." Small illegible postal cancellation at right; fragments of red wax seal still present. Not signed but an interesting attractive handwriting example -- and inadvertently includes his last name. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40510
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MACFARLANE Peter Clark 1981 1924
Typed Manuscript Signed
This well-rounded California pastor railroad man actor playwright and lecturer was a popular short story writer and novelist "Those Who Have Come Back" 1914 "Tongues of Flame" 1924 and penned the scripts for the films "Guiles of Women" 1921 starring Will Rogers and "A Pair of Hellions" 1924. TMS 1p 8�" X 11" Pacific Grove CA 1923 March 8. Near fine. Actual working draft page p. 23 from a short story titled "Mercy" which was published in the May 1923 issue of "Cosmopolitan" magazine. Typed double spaced with numerous additions deletions and corrections. Along the wide right margin vertically Macfarlane signs large and bold in full in black ink adding date and place and noting "a page from the MS of / 'Mercy' Cosmopolitan for / May 1923." Content concerns a minister named Robert N. Mason confessing a sexual crime to a friend George Fawcett during a nighttime drive through what seems suspiciously like heading north from Macfarlane's home in Pacific Grove: In part "The city of E____ enjoys a climate that has bland moments. This was one of them. It was a black velvety all-enveloping sort of night -- the very night for confidences; and the car was turned north away from the city away from the lights away north endlessly north into the open country. The minister apparently suffering the greatest distress with something upon his heart that demanded expression seemed nevertheless quite unable to utter himself." Interestingly about a year after this was signed on June 9 1924 Macfarlane bought a gun at a local gun shop said goodbye to wife and children and drove north to San Francisco where he put a bullet in his head outside the San Francisco morgue. The reason for his suicide at age 53 Diabetes. From the collection of Professor Albert Johannsen author of "The House of Beadle and Adams and Its Dime and Nickel Novels" University of Oklahoma Press 1950 the definitive reference work and bibliography on the subject. Johannsen requested working draft pages from authors so it's possible this manuscript leaf predates its 1923 date by quite a bit. Also present is Johannsen's original 8�" X 11" file folder bearing his printed "Collection of Albert Johannsen" label partly filled in by Johannsen. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40509
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BUMPERS Dale 1925 2016
Signature
This powerful southern Democrat nicknamed "Dandy Dale" by "Time" magazine for having "one speech a shoeshine and a smile" and "Giant Killer" by others for his ability to defeat strong incumbents served Arkansas as its 38th governor 1971-75 and U.S. senator 1975-99. Bold signature in black fineline on a special heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. dated 1979 March 1 in his hand. Fine. With original envelope. Accompanied by a modern reproduction of a delightful Jon Kennedy editorial cartoon showing this cartoonist sitting at his drafting table in front of a half-finished portrait of Bumpers gazing at a couple of photographs of Bumpers and thanking to himself "he's tough. no glasses no moustache no big mouth or ears -- why he's almost handsome." unknown
Bookseller reference : 40553
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OLDBERG Arne 1874 1962
Printed Document unsigned
This American composer and pianist studied under the great Theodore Leschetizsky in Vienna and Joseph Rheinberger in Munich and as a long-time Chicago educator counts composer Howard Hanson among his pupils; his own music includes chamber music symphonies solo pieces and more. Printed Document unsigned 1p 7�" X 10�" Evanston IL 1956 September 20. Near fine. "Who's Who in America" notification for their "Sixtieth Anniversary Edition" printed in black and red with the participant's clipped 2�" X 2" biographical entry neatly affixed near the center. Oldberg does not sign this but by way of approval that he had proofed it he boldly pens "A correct notice" at lower right in blue ballpoint. As an accompanying typed note "from the archives of WHO'S WHO notes Oldberg was one of only two Chicagoans who had appeared in every edition of this standard reference work since the publication of the first volume in 1896. Although not signed a most unusual and interesting mini-biography. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40556
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SMITH John Spear 1786 1866
Autograph Letter unsigned
The son of Revolutionary War patriot General Samuel Smith who also served Maryland as U.S. representative and senator served as his father's aide-de-camp during the defence of Baltimore in 1814 and as charge d'affaires in London in 1811-12; he was a noted Maryland politician businessman and antiquary the first and long-time president of the Maryland Historical Society and other historical organizations. Unsigned AL 1p lettersheet 7�" X 9" n.p. London England 1811 November 8. Addressed to "Mr City Remembrancer." Very good. Binding traces along left edge. Formal third-person enquiry reading in part: "The Charge d'Affaires of the U. States of America will have the honor of dining with the Lord Mayor tomorrow at Guildhall. He will with their permission take with him his friend Mr Heyward an American gentleman. He would thank Mr City Remembrancer to inform him whether he is to go direct to Guildhall at four o'clock or whether he is to meet the procession at any particular place." November 9th was the traditional date on which the Lord Mayor Matthew Wood 1768-1843 took his insignia of office in a grand state procession together with other dignitaries from the palace yard through London to Guildhall where a grand feast awaited. Ironic that only months after writing this the U.S. and Great Britain would be at war and Smith would hightail it back to Baltimore to aid in the defense of his hometown. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40547
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NASH Frances 1890 1971
Inscribed Photograph Signed
This noted concert pianist performed nationally throughout the 1920s and '30s; her husband was General Edwin M. "Pa" Watson 1883-1945 close friend and assistant to President Franklin D. Roosevelt. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. 1925. Very good. Faint creasing near bottom barely visible. Sepia-tone half-length portrait of Nash playing piano nicely signed and inscribed by her in black ink at lower right to a Chicago music school founder: "To John Leiser -- / Sincere Greetings / Frances Nash / 1925." A fine image by noted photographer Herman Heyn 1866-1943 the noted German-born portrait photographer remembered for portraits of William Jennings Bryan William Howard Taft and hundreds of Native American portraits with his blind-embossed "Heyn / Omaha" imprint at lower right. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40554
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TALMADGE Herman E. 1913 2002
Inscribed Photograph Signed
This Georgian Democrat served the peach state as 70th governor 1947-1948-55 and as senator 1957-81; in 1979 he became the only eighth U.S. Senator officially censured -- for "Improper financial conduct accepting reimbursements for official expenses not incurred and improper reporting of campaign receipts and expenditures." IPS 8�" X 11" n.p. n.y. Near fine. Handsome matte finish informal head-and-shoulders closeup of a smiling Talmadge handsomely signed and inscribed by him in a light area at lower right in black fineline: "Best Wishes To / Terrence Kocsett / Herman E.Talmadge." A lovely example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40548
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LABICHE Eugene 1815 88
Autograph Letter Signed
This French playwright poked fun at the bourgeoisie in his many popular comedies such as "C�limare le bien-aim�" 1863 "Le Voyage de M. Perrichon" 1860 and "La Grammaire" 1864 now highly regarded. ALS in French 1p 5�" X 8" Rueil France 1861 August 24. Near fine. Writing from this Paris suburb Rueil-Malmaison west of Paris that now has a street named in his honor Rue Eugene Labiche the playwright arranges a one-hour appointment for the following Monday. Not translated. Ratheruncommon autograph. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40541
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GIFFORD Frank 1930 2015
Inscribed Photograph Signed
This College Football Hall of Famer elected 1975 and Pro Football Hall of Famer elected 1977 played halfback for the New York Giants from 1952 to 1960 and 1962 to 1964 before becoming a well-respected television sportscaster. IPS 7" X 9" n.p. n.y. Fine. Handsome glossy portrait of Gifford as an ABC sportcaster in suit and tie speaking into a microiphone. Undated but likely circa 1980. In a light area at lower right he boldly signs and inscribes in black fineline: "To Jeff / Best of Wishes / Frank / Gifford." A superb example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40552
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DAY LEWIS Cecil 1904 72
Signature
This British poet father of actor Daniel Day-Lewis penned many verse collections over several decades ranging from his first book "Transitional Poem" 1929 to "A Time to Dance and Other Poems" 1935 "Short Is the Time" 1945 "Pegasus and Other Poems" 1957 "The Gate and Other Poems" 1962 and "The Whispering Root and Other Poems" 1970 meanwhile writing a handful of pseudonymous mystery novels; in 1968 he succeeded John Masefield as Poet Laureate. Bold signature on a 5" X 4" slip n.p. n.y. Near fine. Apparently a portion of a book's half-title page since his name appears in print at upper left. Day-Lewis never hyphenated his last name when signing and once noted "As a writer I do not use the hyphen in my surname - a piece of inverted snobbery which has produced rather mixed results." unknown
Bookseller reference : 40542
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STARK Richard B. 1915 2008
Typed Manuscript Signed
This Maryland physician was a noted scholar in the Civil War medicine field co-authoring with wife Janet C. Stark the slim 1958 study "Surgical Care of the Confederate States Army" 1958 and many other scholarly pieces. Untitled typescript 3pp rectos only 8�" X 11" n.p. n.y. Near fine. Original typescript of an article regarding the Medical Corps of the Confederate States boldly inscribed and signed by him in black ink at top of first page: "Dear Arnold Thank you for your nice / note and comments. Hope this will do. / Dick / Stark." Undated but certainly of late 1950s vintage. Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 was a noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar and long-time officer of the New York Civil War Round Table. He makes a few small pencilled editorial additions which suggest this article was prepared for a newsletter issued by the New York group. Accompanied by an announcement of a program sponsored by the Medical Society of the State of New York at their 154th annual convention 1p 8�" X 11" New York NY 1960 May 13. Near fine. Printed on this organization's letterhead this typed program lists the speakers for this one-day symposium about Civil War medicine. At dead center Stark boldly pens "Chairman: Dr. Richard B. Stark" and along the top edge and running down the right margin he adds: "Mr. Arnold Gates / Dear Arnold / Could you announce this at / the / next / C.W.R.T. / meeting. / Thank you / very / much / Dick Stark." An intriguing pair. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40531
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BROCK Emma L. 1886 1974
Original Book Illustration Art
This noted Montana-born children's book author and illustrator is remembered for "The Runaway Sardine" her first book 1929 and 35 others most published by Knopf: "The Greedy Goat" "Drusilla" "The Topsy-Turvy Family" "Mr. Wren's House" and others. Offered here is the near-complete original ink and watercolor artwork for an early title illustrated but not authored by Brock: Louise F. Encking's translation of E.T.A. Hoffmann's classic "The Nutcracker and the Mouse=King" published by Albert Whitman & Co. of Chicago in 1930 when Brock was just starting out and hungry for work. Consists of 25 slightly translucent leaves each two sheets either stapled or tipped together at top approximately 13" X 17" 14 containing a large single black ink line drawings six signed by Brock at lower margin and the remainder mostly containing two small drawings per sheet. All 25 have an overlay sheet on top of the ink drawings bearing the hand colored elements. Below each ink drawing Brock pens a caption which often differs from the caption that appears in the published book. Very good overall. Minor occasional soiling most about edges and edgewear. Bold and handsome illustrations for almost the entire book some with pencilled editor's notes in the margins including one or two illustrations omitted from the published book. Front cover art is absent present only in the form of an 8" X 10" glossy black-and-white photograph used for production purposes. The simple rear dust jacket art is present on a 12�" X 16�" heavy card stock board as well along with an 8" X 10" glossy black-and-white production photograph of same. A fabulous and quite scarce archive that shows the creative process at work. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40569
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FENN George Manville 1831 1909
Signature and Inscription
"Prolific" doesn't even begin to describe this English novelist editor and journalist who penned a staggering number of juvenile novels -- more than 160 according to one count -- as well as plays short stories biographies anthologies and other writings. Signature and inscription on a 4�" X 3 3/4" slip n.y. Very good. Small mounting trace on verso. Bold and sloppy "With many apologies / for my / GM Fenn / Syon Lodge / Isleworth / England." Rather uncommon. Syon Lodge was Fenn's residence in Middlesex the county adjacent to London in which Fenn amassed a library of some 25000 volumes -- presumably some of them not penned by himself. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40563
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VENABLE VERNON HARCOURT Edward Archbishop of York 1757 1847
Free-Franked Envelope
This high-ranking Church of England official served as Bishop of Carlisle 1791-1807 then Archbishop of York 1808-47 the second-highest position after Archbishop of Canterbury. Front panel of Free-Franked Envelope 4�" X 2 3/4" York England 1841 December 9 postal cancellation. Very good. Handsome front panel boldly addressed by the Archbishop in brown ink to the treasurer of the Ecclesiastical Commission barrister C.K. Murray at 5 Whitehall Place London. Black and reddish postal cancellations. At lower left he signs with his customary "EEbor" "E" for "Edward" and "Ebor" for "Eboracum" the Latin name for the ancient Roman Britain settlement that became York. A handsome example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40600
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CLIFT Harlond B. 1912 92
Signature
This powerhouse third baseman deputed with the St. Louis Browns in 1934 playing there until 1943 when he switched to the Washington Senators until 1945. Bold and handsome full signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. dated by him 1975 March 27. Fine. With original envelope signed again by Clift at upper left with full Yakima Washington mailing address in his hand. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40599
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LAMONT Daniel Scott 1851 1905
Letter Signed
Grover Cleveland's private secretary while governor of New York continued in this capacity when Cleveland was elected U.S. president in 1885 then was named his Secretary of War during his second term 1893-97. LS 2pp lettersheet 5" X 8" Washington DC 1888 May 28. Addressed to Charles D. Palmer. Very good. Faint original folds. On blue-imprinted "Executive Mansion" letterhead Lamont does something he no doubt did on countless occasions on the president's behalf: Decline an invitation this time from the persistent mayor of Lowell Massachusetts. In part: "The President directs me to. thank you for the courtesy of the invitation conveyed therein to go to Lowell on June 6th upon the occasion of the visit there of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts. He has however been obliged to decline the latter's invitation to attend the two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the organization on June 4th.:" Boldly signed at the conclusion. If at first you don't succeed invite invite again! unknown
Bookseller reference : 40610
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DENT Jim
Monster of the Midway: Bronko Nagurski the 1943 Chicago Bears and the Greatest Comeback Ever
New York: Thomas Dunne Books 2003. Hardcover. Small 4to. Burgundy paper over boards with gilt spine lettering pictorial dust jacket. xiv 304pp. Illustrations. Fine/fine. A tight superb and pristine first edition of this tale of the legendary Chicago Bears fullback and Hall of Famer 1908-90 -- with a fine twist: This copy has six matching special heavy stock 5" X 3" cards tipped to the front flyleaf both sides each signed and dated by a different teammate of Nagurski's from the famed 1943 team. As follows: DAN FORTUNATO 1916-95 offensive lineman Pro Football Hall of Famer blue ballpoint dated 1977 March 27; SID LUCKMAN 1916-98 five-time all-pro quarterback Pro Football Hall of Famer blue fineline dated 1985 March 27; "BULLET BILL" OSMANSKI 1915-96 fullback College Football Hall of Famer black ballpoint dated 1973 December 7; HAMPTON POOL 1915-2000 defensive end black fineline dated 1974 April 2; JOHN W. SIEGAL 1918-2015 defensive end black ballpoint dated 1978 October 11 adds "Chicago Bears 1939-1943"; "BULLDOG" TURNER 1919-98 center and linebacker blue ballpoint dated 1973 November 27. All are bold and fine; Siegal rates very good with minor abrasion at upper right. The original mailing envelopes for all six are housed in archival sleeve at rear. A wonderful assemblage. Thomas Dunne Books hardcover
Bookseller reference : 40624
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WEYERHAEUSER Frederick 1834 1914
Partly-Printed Document Signed
The eighth wealthiest American of all time was a German-born lumber magnate who began his empire in Rock Island Illinois in 1856 starting as a night fireman at a sawmill and working his way up until he owned this sawmill then began adding more until the "Weyerhauser Syndicate" was enormous; he moved to the Pacific Northwest in 1900 where the firm still operates and is the world's largest timber seller. Partly-Printed Document Signed 1p 8 3/4" X 3 3/4" Rock Island IL 1881 November 15. Very good. Ornate check drawn on the Peoples National Bank printed in black on blue stock and featuring decorative border a variety of ornate typefaces and a steel-engraved vignette at left showing a puffing locomotive at a train station. The check has been made out to Weyerhaeuser in the amount of $25000 and is signed by the bank president Bailey Davenport. Davenport 1823-90 was the son of Davenport Iowa's murdered founding father fur trader/Indian agent/frontiersman Colonel George Davenport 1783-1845 and was himself a wealthy banker real estate entrepreneur and mayor of Davenport during the Civil War. On the check's verso Weyerhaeuser signs boldly adding "pat to the Order / of H C Putnam" above. Below this Putnam then signs. Henry Cleveland Putnam 1832-1912 was a Wisconsin lumber baron and philanthropist one of the founders of Eau Claire. Three more unidentified persons also sign below Putnam. Twenty-five thousand dollars was a huge sum of money in 1881. Real estate developer Davenport and Weyerhaeuser who also served on the board of directors of this bank surely had many and complex business dealings -- as Weyerhaeuser likewise also had with fellow lumber baron Putnam. Weyerhaeuser's syndicate was vast and he had arrangements with a large number of other lumber businesses. It's possible the transaction had to do with the purchase of timber lands but this warrants further research. In any case a unique and intriguing document. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40617
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YARBOROUGH Ralph
Sam Houston: Giant on a Postage Stamp
N.p.: The Encino Press 1971. Paperback. 8vo. Tan wrappers. 7pp. Illustration. Near fine. Christmas keepsake printed in a small quantity for distribution by Senator Yarborough 1903-96Democratic senator from Texas who rode in the Dallas motorcade carrying President Kennedy in 1963 designed for him by Encino Press's founder William D. Wittliff -- better known these days as the screenwriter for "The Perfect Storm" and other films. The text consists of a speech that Yarborough gave at the unveiling of the Sam Houston five-cent commemorative stamp in where else Houston on 10 January 1964. On the front page he boldly signs and inscribes in in black fineline: "For Ralph Newman -- Who knows the many facets of Sam Houston -- and the Documents which come from each one -- May the Holidays Cheer you and 1972 improve your already enriched life" signed and dated December 1972. Ralph G. Newman 1912-2000 founded Chicago's noted Abraham Lincoln Book Shop and no doubt supplied Yarborough with Houston and other documents for his collection. With original stamped and cancelled envelope signed by Yarborough at upper left and addressed in his huge flamboyant hand. A choice presentation copy of a very uncommon Encino Press publication. The Encino Press paperback
Bookseller reference : 40620
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GREENWOOD Grace Sarah Jane Lippincott 1823 1904
Autograph Quotation Signed
This American writer poet activist and social reformer edited "Godey's Lady's Book" briefly and later appeared often as correspondent in the "New York Times"; Abraham Lincoln gave her the nickname "Grace Greenwood the Patriot." AQS 1p 4" X 4�" n.p. n.y. Very good. Faintly age toned. Charming sentiment boldly penned in brown ink: "Says Juliet in her balcony / 'What's in a name' / Not much I own and yet my / all / Of Grace and fame" boldly signed at the conclusion. A charming example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40367
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KRAFFT Carl R. 1884 1938
Typed Letter Signed
This Chicago artist is best known for impressionistic oil landscapes which won him many prizes and helped him make the switch from commercial art to fine art. TLS 1p 7" X 10 3/4" Oak Park IL 1932 July 11. Addressed to Frank A. Metcalf a noted Chicago physician. Very good. On tan letterhead Krafft notes "I have just returned from LaGrange where I have hung one of my paintings in the apartment of Frank Metcalf Junior. They have selected one of my representative canvasses and seem to be very well pleased." Signed boldly in full. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40392
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MILAM Carl H. 1884 1963
Typed Letter Signed
In 1999 "American Libraries" included this leading librarian it its list of "100 Most Important Leaders We Had in the 20th Century"; among other influential positions such as director of the United Nations Library he served 28 years as secretary of the American Library Association where his leadership earned him the nickname "Mr. ALA." TLS 1p 7�" X 11" Chicago IL 1931 December 14. Addressed to Mary B. Day librarian of Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry. Near fine. Left margin slightly trimmed; staple holes at upper left. On "American Library Association" letterhead Milam invites Day "to serve on the Chicago Centennial Exposition Committee for the year 1931-32" and discusses this committee's duties -- this exposition much better known as the "Century of Progress Exposition." Bold full signature. Accompanied by an "ALA Bulletin" front cover for their May 1948 issue featuring Milam's portrait and an April 1945 one-page article from that same publication honoring his 25 years there. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40400
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COMSTOCK John Adams 1883 1970
Typed Letter Signed
This well-known California artist etcher and bookplate designer was also a physician surprisingly and is remembered for serving as director of Los Angeles's noted Southwest Museum. TLS 1p 7�" X 11" Los Angeles CA 1923 February 7. Addressed to Mary B. Day noted Chicago librarian. Very good. On letterhead of "The Southwest Museum" Comstock thanks her for sending a bookplate and comments: "I am sending you a few plates which I designed for various individuals some of which I hope will find their way into your collection." Boldly handsomely signed. Unusual. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40396
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