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RODEN Carl B. 1870 1956
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This influential and powerful librarian served the Chicago Public Library for 64 years starting 1886 as a page boy and ending after 32 years as chief librarian in 1950. Great content TLS 1p 8�" X 11" Chicago IL 1932 March 4. Addressed "To the Members of the A.L.A. Committee on Chicago Centennial Exposition." Very good. On "Chicago Public Library" letterhead Roden sends this meaty letter regarding the CPL getting a booth at the famous Century of Progress Exposition. In part: "Space for commercial exhibits at the Exposition is quoted at $10. per square foot. At this rate the 3000 feet we are asking for would cost $30000. There seems however to be some chance that space for the Library Exhibit may be set aside without cost. Whether or not this proposition will be accepted remains to be seen. If not then what is our next move I estimate that a creditable exhibit would cost anywhere from $5000 to $15000 depending on how much of the equipment furniture books &c. might be arranged for as loans." He asks that a person be hired for this job as "it is both too important and too large a task for a Committee." Boldly signed in blue ink. Accompanied by a fine heavy stock 5�" X 8�" four-page program and menu "In Honor of / Carl B. Roden / Dinner / Tendered by the Citizens of Chicago" at Chicago's Palmer House. Inner pages show the menu on the left side and the program on the right including a speech by University of Chicago president Robert M. Hutchins. Very good. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40398
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BROSNAN Pierce born 1953
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This Irish-American actor of stage and television "Remington Steele" 1982-87 appeared in films such as "Mrs. Doubtfire" 1993 before becoming the seventh James Bond in four films: "GoldenEye" 1995 "Tomorrow Never Dies" 1997 "The World Is Not Enough" 1997 and "Die Another Day" 1999. Very early signature and date "Jan 25 -- 83"with peace symbol in black fineline on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Fine. With original envelope. Accompanied by a modern 8�" X 11" reproduction on an Al Hirschfeld-style head-and-shoulders of a pistol-wielding Brosnan in Bond-type tuxedo. This exceptionally early signature example was signed when Brosnan was 30 years old and just starting out in "Remington Steele." unknown
Bookseller reference : 40386
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CRAIG Daniel born 1968
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This English actor appeared in a string of films stage and television roles from 1992 until 2006 when he hit the big time as the most recent James Bond #8 in "Casino Royale" 2006 "Quantum of Solace" 2008 "Skyfall" 2012 and "Spectre" 2015. Exceptionally early bold signature and date "2nd February 94" in brownish ink on a heavy stock 5" X 2 3/4" card n.p. Fine. With original envelope. Accompanied by a modern 8�" X 11" reproduction of a charcoal head-and-shoulders caricature of Craig. Craig had only made his second film appearance by 1994 "Sharpe's Eagle" 1993 making this one of the earliest signature examples to be found -- a mere 25 years old at the time -- and a handsome one at that. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40384
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MANN Margaret 1873 1960
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In the buttoned-down world of library science and cataloguing this librarian and educator was a rock star whose revolutionary methods and textbooks ruled that world for half a century; her "Rain Man"-like ability to categorize and classify massive quantities of material transformed and modernized the antiquated field of library science and she retired from the University of Michigan lauded as an innovator -- in 1999 "American Libraries" hailed her as one of the "100 Most Important Leaders We Had in the 20th Century." TNS 1p 8�" X 7�" Ann Arbor MI 1931 December 22. Addressed to Mary B. Day of the Chicago Public Library. Near fine. Light original folds. Gracious note on "University of Michigan / Department of Library Science" letterhead sending "my check for three dollars which I take pleasure in sending you as a contribution to the fund you are collecting for Miss Ahern. I sincerely hope that you will be successful in this undertaking and it is a pleasure for me to have a part in doing this splendid thing for Miss Ahern." Bold signed in full. "Miss Ahern" was Mary Eileen Ahern 1860-1938 another of "American Libraries" "100 Most Important Leaders We Had in the 20th Century" an inventive leader in the modern library movement as influential as Mann; in 1931 she gave up her 36-year-long editorship of "Libraries" magazine due to failing eyesight and Day undertook some fundraising to aid the aging librarian. A fine letter from one pioneering librarian to another librarian regarding another pioneering librarian. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40390
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DAVIDSON John 1857 1909
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This prolific Scottish poet playwright and novelist influenced many modernist poets such as Yeats; best remembered for his verse in such volumes as "Diabolus Amans" 1885 his first "In a Music Hall and Other Poems" 1891 "Fleet Street Eclogues" 1893 "New Ballads" 1897 and "The Last Ballad" 1899; committed suicide by drowning. ANS 1p 4�" X 7" lettersheet Streatham England 1900 December 19. Addressed to "Mr. Heinemann" London publisher William Heinemann 1863-1920. Near fine. Faint single vertical fold. Boldly penned in black on pale green lettersheet bearing his blind-embossed south London address 9 Fairmile Avenue Davidson writes this cryptic reply to the London publisher of many of his books: "Dear Mr. Heinemann / With pleasure. / Yours very truly / John Davidson." Very curious and most attractive. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40475
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KEILY Daniel J. 1829 67
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This Union officer served on the staff of Brigadier General James Shields whose troops faced Stonewall Jackson's Confederate troops in the Shenandoah Valley in June 1862 and later commanded the Second Louisiana Regiment Cavalry; he was a good friend of famed Irish soldier Miles W. Keogh 1840-76 killed in the Battle of the Little Bighorn who served under him in the Papal Army during the Italian rebellion in 1860 and who fought with him in the Battle of Port Republic; he's reported to have become enamored with famed Southern spy "Belle" Boyd" at one point and to have unwittingly revealed military secrets to her. Outstanding pencilled ANS 2pp recto and verso heavy stock 4" X 2�" card "Conrad's Bridge" Virginia n.d. ca. early June 1862. Addressed to "General" probably James Shields. Very good. Lightly age toned. In this remarkable small report Keily reports in a small tight but fairly legible hand to his commander that "Col. Carroll moves his comm'd. at p.m. and will push on as rapidly as possible some cannonading heard this morning in the direction of Harrisonburg I would respectfully submit that if the Infantry did not move rapidly enough to carry out your views at Wainesborough before Jacksons arrival there a reconnaisance composed of cavalry conducted cautiously might attain the object with a good Guide which we have procured I would be glad to undertake it -- respectfully" and signs off adding his rank "Capt. A.D.C" beneath. A rather light challenging to transcribe postscript reads "P.S. Just received information from a reliable source that Jackson has --- --- --- Train on the --- Pt. Republic Road." It's difficult to precisely date Keily's note but General Shields did write General McDowell on June 4 1862 that "Colonel Carroll. after a forced night's march reached Conrad's Bridge this morning at 5 o'clock which bridge he found burned" -- which likely dates Keily's letter from this date or shortly after. Whether Shields took Keily up on his offer to lead a cavalry reconnaissance is unclear. Shields 1810-79 is perhaps best remembered as the Illinois politician who almost fought a duel with Abraham Lincoln in 1842; he's also the only person in American history to serve as U.S. senator from three different states Illinois Minnesota and Missouri; as a brigadier general of volunteers in the Civil War his lackluster performance as commander of the 2nd Division of the V Corps in the Army of the Potomac during the crucial Valley Campaign caused him to resign his commission. On June 9th the Battle of Port Republic took place a costly Confederate victory in which Jackson's 6000 troops faced off 3500 Union troops losing just over 800 men to the Union's loss of just over 1000 men -- a battle at which Keily himself was severely wounded in the face while leading a charge of Ohio cavalry up a hill into a barrage of Confederate artillery fire. The following year after painful recuperation Keily ended up on the staff of General Charles P. Stone in New Orleans recruiting cavalry troops in that occupied state. Late in the war he was court-martialed for "conduct unbecoming an officer" but the charges were shown false and by the end of the war he was brevetted a brigadier general. Keily died from yellow fever in Louisiana at age 38 shortly after the war's end making his autograph material quite scarce -- and a choice war-date item such as this most desirable. This remarkable war-date communication sheds interesting light on Shields as commander during the disastrous Valley Campaign. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40474
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DRINKWATER John 1882 1937
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Popular and prolific English poet author biographer and playwright who frequently used historical figures as the focus of plays such as "Abraham Lincoln" 1918 "Oliver Cromwell" 1921 "Mary Stuart" 1921 and "Robert E. Lee" 1923. TNS 1p 8" X 5" London England 1928 October 30. Addressed to author Preston Nolan. Near fine. On his embossed 44 Evelyn Gardens letterhead which he's crossed out and penned in "2 Cathcart Road" a baffled Drinkwater struggles to find something to say about a book sent him by the author: "Thank you for sending me your book 'Business First'. I find myself rather lost among these high affairs but you certainly present a case with point and energy." Usual tiny but bold signature. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40476
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HATCH Rufus 1832 93
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This entrepreneur first became a successful Chicago grain broker before becoming one of the founding members of the Chicago Board of Trade but his Wall Street speculations made him a wealthy man in New York where his plentiful and good-humored letters published in newspapers across the country earned him wider fame and the moniker "Uncle Rufus." ALS 4pp 4�" X 7" New York NY 1873 September 24. Addressed "To his Excellency / The President of the U.S." Ulysses S. Grant. Fair only. Though fairly legible for the most part the letter is heavily age toned and worn spotted and soiled. Despite rough condition this letter is an outstanding example of the bold and popular style of "Uncle Rufus" and was penned just a few days after the stock market crash of September 18 caused by excessive speculation in Northern railroad construction that followed the Civil War -- a trend of which Hatch was a leading proponent. This "Panic of 1873" hit Hatch himself hard; his reputed $1 million worth dropped by nearly 75% though he supposedly made good on his $600000 indebtedness. This panic marked the start of the "Long Depression" -- two decades of a weak uncertain economy. Hatch here advises the president -- who he knew personally having taken him members of his cabinet and 300 other guests on a 2-day round-trip New York/Newport cruise aboard the new steamer owned by the Pacific Mail Steamship Company which Hatch served as director not long before -- what to do in this new crisis: "I beg leave respectfully to submit the following proposition for the financial relief of the country. 1st In order to prevent inflation 2ndly To prevent any advance on the Gold prime and 3rdly To prevent any disturbance in Exchanges between the United States and Europe and 4thly That our exports may continue. Deposit $10000000 Gold & $10000000 Greenbacks in New York banks. Receive joint clearing house receipts as security. The Security is good. Loan any part of the $44000000 Greenbacks on any government bonds at par on $10000 multiplied. The people have paid 100 on the upon which this proposition in based. When the Government needed $2000000.000 as a military necessity the banks were trusted from $50000000 to $150000000 why not trust them now to the extent of $20000000 to save the country from financial ruin" Signs off "Respectfully" large and bold. President Grant did not take Hatch's advise instead contracting the money supply which caused interest rates to rise and worsened the situation for those such as Hatch who were in debt. A fascinating and scarce piece. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40478
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SWOPE Herbert Bayard 1882 1958
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This colorful and influential editor and journalist -- brother of General Electric president Gerard Swope -- won a Pulitzer prize for his World War One coverage; he edited the New York World from 1920 to 1929. TLS 12pp rectos only 8" X 10�" Washington DC 1918 January 23. Addressed "To the Council New York World" -- though Swope crosses this out in pencil and adds "Dear RP" publisher Ralph Pulitzer eldest son of Joseph Pulitzer and himself a highly influential journalist. Very good. All 12 pages of this lengthy missive have been neatly tipped together along the left margin the whole of which was affixed into one of Swope's personal scrapbooks since removed. Late in 1916 Swope authored several articles collecting titled "Inside the German Empire" which earned him the 1917 Pulitzer Prize for reporting -- which must have impressed President Woodrow Wilson mightily for only months later Swope writes this detailed report to the editorial board of his employer newspaper of which he would soon become editor. Writing "Confidential" in the upper left corner of the first page he opens with an auspicious "The president asked me to come to see him yesterday. I was with him almost an hour. It was most enlightening." The remainder of the report is a detailed frank and flattering look at Wilson and his conduct of World War One. Swope obviously made a carbon copy of this report one to mail and the other to keep. This is his retained copy although the first two leaves are the originals and leaves three through twelve the carbons. He signs this copy in full and boldly at the close and throughout the text are original non-carbon additions deletions and corrections in ink. Two heavy stock scrapbook margins in which Swope describes the content in thick blue pencil are also present each roughly 10" X 3" and provide interesting background. These read: "This was written after I had been in Washington for several months assigned there to ' the administration out of the water' if I thought things were going badly. The World was a strong Wilson paper which would have given extra force to the attack NY in the Boston / Phila. No one were to use my dispatch if critical" adding in regular pencil "Waddell Catchings of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce had announced that "we had lost the war." A fascinating letter -- whether it saw light of day in any published form is unknown. Also accompanied by a superb unusual glossy 9" X 7" news agency photograph International News Photo a fine image showing a smiling Swope standing with General Eisenhower and two others. Original mimeographed paper label affixed to verso which dates this scene 9 September 1947 titles it "Swope Decorated for War Services" and describes it: "James F. Byrnes former U.S. Secretary of State indulges in a bit of good-natured ribbing after General of the Army Dwight D. Eisenhower had presented the Medal for Merit to Herbert Bayard Swope right in a ceremony at the War Department. Looking on are Gen. Eisenhower and Bernard M. Baruch second from right. Mr. Swope was honored for 'exceptionally meritorious conduct in performance of outstanding services in World War II.'" unknown
Bookseller reference : 40479
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BLACK John Charles 1839 1915
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Medal of Honor-winning Union general remembered as the lieutenant colonel of the 37th Illinois Infantry Regiment led his troops into the Battle of Prairie Grove; he was later a Congressman and president of the U.S. Civil Service Commission 1903-13. ALS 1p 8" X 10�" Danville IL 1884 September 13. Addressed to Captain A.J. Harding. Very good. Binding traces along left margin not affecting contents. On letterhead of "The National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers" Black thanks Harding for "your words of courtesy" and regrets his tardiness in replying to some unknown request. "I have a very warm regard for the Commander Sheridan with whom I held personal communion in the Army & who strenuously objected to my resigning; but at 26 & after 4� yrs of wars alarms & hard knocks peace & my northern home were too alluring." Black had resigned his military commission in August 1865. He also notes "I notice the names of many comrades on your list -- Greetings & regards to them all." Fine content. Comes with a small 3" X 4�" book illustration portrait of Black. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40466
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HELPS Arthur 1813 75
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This British writer produced a wide variety of books ranging from literary "Thoughts in the Cloister and the Crowd" 1835 to biography "The Life of Columbus" 1869 to nonfiction "Essays Written in the interval of Business" 1841 and as a versatile civil servant was highly regarded by many including Queen Victoria and Prince Albert and served as dean of the Privy Council. ALS 3pp lettersheet 4�" X 7�" n.p. 9 January 1872. Addressed to "Thornton" Thornton Leigh Hunt 1810-73 son of writer Leigh Hunt journalist and first editor of the influential "Daily Telegraph. Near fine. On letterhead bearing the blue-embossed "Privy Council Office" insignia Helps thanks hid friend for "a very pleasant review in the Daily Telegraph Today -- at least very pleasing to the author. There was a good point taken in it -- showing an opinion of mine -- which will be valuable to me hereafter. It was in that part where the critic comments upon my chapters relating to local & imperial government. It is quite true what he says that I should have noticed the new local bodies. I will not forget this." Boldly penned. Helps is certainly referring to his latest book the just-released "Thoughts upon Government." unknown
Bookseller reference : 40472
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SMITH F. Hopkinson 1838 1915
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Althouth this American engineer designed such high-profile projects as the base for the Statue of Liberty in New York it's as a novelist and short story writer who often illustrated his own books that he is best known. ANS "Hopkinson" 1p 4�" X 6 3/4" n.p. n.y. January 18. Addressed to "My dear Professor." Near fine. Friendly if cryptic note to a friend: "Any time the girls come we will be ready for them. Thanks awfully for the St Louis matter. Must see you in Boston but dont think I can come to Salem." Boldly penned in his flamboyant hand in black ink. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40483
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RINGGOLD Samuel 1796 1846
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Supposedly the first officer killed in the Mexican-American War the May 11th Battle of Palo Alto was this U.S. Army artillery officer known as the "Father of Modern Artillery" for innovations such as a better saddle and the "flying artillery" -- lighter artillery pieces that can be moved from place to place. ALS 1p lettersheet 8" X 10" Ordnance Offices New York 12 December 1829. Addressed to Major Hoops. Very good. Handsomely swiftly penned in rich brown ink Ringgold here writes the military store keeper at Watervliet New York that "In October last I had the honour to transmit to you thro' the Quarter Master at this post by direction of the Ordc Department together with invoices of the same certain ordnances and stores for which I have to beg you will furnish the usual receipts as the Quarter is nearly closed." After lengthy salutation and hurried signature he adds rank of "Lt on ordc post / Com'g ordc dept." Integral address leaf also in his hand and notes "'On public service'". This is clearly a speedily penned note and Ringgold's signature lacks the decorative paraph sometimes seen. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40471
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MARSH Ernest S 1903 75
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This career railroad executive served as president of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway from 1957 to 1966; in 1969 one of the Disney Railroad steam locomotives was named in his honor. TLS 1p 7�" X 10�" Chicago IL 1965 May 25. Addressed to Kenneth M. Anglemire president of "Who's Who in America." Near fine. On ATSFR letterhead writes this Chicago business leader who chaired the Illinois Commission of the New York World's Fair thanking him "for your kind invitation. to join in observance of Illinois Day at the Illinois Land of Lincoln Pavilion. Unfortunately commitments here in Chicago will prevent my making the trip to New York at that time." Huge flamboyant signature in black fountain pen ink. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40488
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PETRUCCELLI Antonio 1907 94
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American illustrator and muralist renowned for the 24 "Fortune" magazine covers he created between 1933 and 1945 -- among others such as "The New Yorker" -- as well as U.S. postal stamps such as the 1957 "America and Steel Growing Together" 3-cent stamp. ALS 1p 7�" X 10�" Mt. Tabor NJ 1969 November 16. Addressed to Paul Johnson. Near fine. Faint original folds. On letterhead stationery Petruccelli boldly pens this gracious note to an admirer in black fineline -- "I am flattered by your kind comments on my stamp design -- and sincerely thank you." Original envelope present/. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40207
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CROMPTON Jack 1921 2013
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One of the last survivors of the 1948 FA cup-winning soccer team was this English goalkeeper who played for Oldham Athletic 1942-44 Manchester City 1944 and Manchester United 1944-45. Large signature in black ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1986 July 28. Very good. Moderately age toned. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40216
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MEILINGER Steve 1930 2015
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This University of Kentucky football star played end for the Washington Redskins 1956-57 Green Bay Packers 1958-60 and Pittsburgh Steelers 1961; in 2014 he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. Large and bold signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1990 January 8. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40215
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MOORE Dickie 1925 2015
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Although he played Gary Cooper's younger brother in "Sergeant York" 1941 gave Shirley Temple her first screen kiss in "Miss Annie Rooney" 1942 and appears in more than 100 films ranging from the silent film "The Beloved Rogue" in 1927 to his last film "Eight Iron Men" in 1952 this American actor will most be remembered for appearing in eight "Our Gang" shorts in 1932-33. Bold signature in black ballpoint on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. dated 1982 September 8. Fine. With original envelope. Accompanied by a superb 5" X 7" black-and-white glossy photograph a half-length studio portrait of Moore at age 5� here a publicity shot for Moore's 1984 memoir "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star". unknown
Bookseller reference : 40238
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CARNE Judy 1939 2015
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This British actress of television and film will be remembered for closing a series of sketches on t.v.'s "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In" with "Sock it to me!" from 1968 to 1970 a phrase that became as identified with the era as bell bottoms and Timothy Leary. A large and bold signature in black fineline heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. dated 1970 April 28 in her hand. Fine. With original envelope. Choice example from the height of her fame. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40237
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McGUIRE Dorothy 1918 2001
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This American actress appears in many film from the 1940s on including "Gentleman's Agreement" 1947 nominated for Oscar as Best Actress"Friendly Persuasion" 1956 "Old Yeller" 1957 "Swiss Family Robinson" 1960 "The Greatest Story Ever Told" 1965 and many others. Large bold signature in green fineline heavy stock 5" X 3" card dated by her 1977 February 3. Fine. With original envelope. Accompanied by a 4-page German film program for the 1954 film "Drei Munzen im Brunnen" "Three Coins in the Fountain" 6�" X 9�". Very good. Mild edgewear. Heavily pictorial with front panel featuring her with co-stars Louis Jourdan Jean Peters Clifton Webb and others. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40299
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SARTAIN John 1808 97
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This London-born American artist was an important and prolific engraver of book illustrations and banknotes and pioneered the use of mezzotint engravings. AQS 1p 6 3/4" X 3 3/4" n.p. 1878 August 7. Near fine. On a lined slip Sartain handsomely pens a six-line poem titled "Lines for my Library" which reads as follows: "Health industry content prints pictures books / And friends to share them with in cozy nooks. / Leading a tranquil life in thoughtful joy / Exempt from envy greed or care's alloy; / Still ready here on earth to act any part / Or with death's Angel cheerfully depart." Boldly signed and dated at the conclusion. A charming piece with appropriate mention of that around which Sartain's life revolved: "prints pictures books." Whether this stanza was ever published has not been determined. Accompanied by a modern 8�" X 11" reproduction of line drawing head-and-shoulders portrait of Sartain later in life. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40357
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REILLY Charles Nelson 1931 2007
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His campy over-the-top zaniness on game shows such as "Match Game" obscure the accomplishments of this prolific actor comedian and director on the stage screen and television. Bold full signature in black marker special heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. dated 1980 March 8 in his hand. Fine. With original envelope. Accompanied by an 8" X 10" heavy stock modern reproduction of an Al Hirschfeld caricature depicting Reilly dancing with Julie Harris in the play "Skyscraper." Fine. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40042
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REID Beryl 1919 96
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This noted British actress of stage and screen is best remembered for "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" 1979 and "Smiley's People" 1982. Bold large signature in black ink special heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. dated 1975 May 13th in her hand. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40040
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REEMS Harry 1947 2013
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This star of numerous pornographic films appeared in the cult classic "Deep Throat" 1972 and "The Devil in Miss Jones" 1973. Large bold signature in pencil special heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. dated 1979 November 21 in his hand. Fine. With original envelope bearing second pencilled Reems signature and return address in his hand. Unusual. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40039
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REGINA Paul 1956 2006
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This actor first appeared in the 1970s Angie Dickinson series "Police Woman" then played one of the first gay men on television in "Brothers" 1984-89. Bold signature in black fineline below which he adds "Thank you / Paul" special heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1985 May 29. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 40041
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FARRELL Peter 1922 99
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This member of the first non-U.K. team to defeat England at home FAI XI 1949 was an Irish soccer start who played right-half for the Shamrock Rovers 1939-46 Everton 1946-57 Tranmere Rovers 1957-60 and Sligo Rovers 1961; he played for both Irish national teams from 1946 to 1957. Bold "To Richard / With Best Wishes / From / Peter Farrell / ex Everton F.C." in blue ballpoint on a special heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. dated 1981 September 7 in his hand. Near fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 39943
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WINTERBOTTOM Walter 1913 2002
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The First youngest and longest-serving team manager for England's national soccer team 1946-62 played soccer for Manchester United 1936-38 and contributed much to the sport later as F.A. director of coaching; he went to other high influential positions before retiring and being knighted for his services to the sport in 1978. Small but bold and beautiful signature in blue ballpoint special heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. dated 1980 September 6 in his hand. Fine. With original envelope. An outstanding example choice in every respect. unknown
Bookseller reference : 39944
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DOOLEY Derek 1929 2008
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This English soccer star played striker for Lincoln City 1946-47 and Sheffield Wednesday 1947-53 where his record-setting goal scoring came to an end when a collision with an opposing goalkeeper caused a bad leg break that got infected and required amputation. Large and bold signature in blue ballpoint on a special heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. dated 1980 September 6 in his hand. Near fine. With 5�" X 3�" printed "With the Compliments / of / Sheffield United Promotions" slip and original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 39945
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DIXON Johnny 1923 2009
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This popular English soccer star played striker for Aston Villa from 1945 to 1961 scoring 144 goals in 430 appearances; in 1957 he captained their last FA cup-winning team. Large bold signature in blue ballpoint on a special heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. dated 1982 March 2 in his hand. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 39946
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SPRINGETT Peter
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This English soccer star served as goalkeeper in more than 500 appearances for Queens Park Rangers 1962-67 Sheffield Wednesday 1967-75 Barnsley 1975-80 and Scarborough Frickley Athletic 1980-81. Bold sloppy signature in blue ballpoint special heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. dated 1978 March 18. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 39927
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STOCK Alec 1917 2001
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English soccer start who played forward for Tottenham Hotspurs 1936-38 Queens Park Rangers 1938-39 and Yeovil Town 1946-49 later achieving success as a manager for several teams. Large bold signature in blue fountain pen on a special heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. dated 1980 February 14 in his hand. Fine. With original envelope. A superb example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 39936
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EVANS Bobby 1927 2001
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Scottish soccer legend centre half best remembered for 384 appearances with Celtic 1946-60 though he played for several other teams before retiring in 1968; in 2008 he was elected to the Scottish Football Hall of Fame. Bold "To Richard / Best wishes. / Bobby Evans / Celtic & Scotland" in black ballpoint on a special heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. dated 1980 October 20 in his hand. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 39935
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CLAYTON Ronnie 1934 2010
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This English soccer star capped a remarkable 35 times for England played right half in almost 600 appearances for the Blackburn Rovers between 1950 and 1969. Large and bold "To Richard / with sincere good / wishes / Ronnie Clayton" in blue fineline special heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. dated 1978 November 4 in his hand. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 39911
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SCOTT Laurie 1917 99
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English soccer star who played full back for Bradford City 1935-37 Arsenal 1937-51 and Crystal Palace 1951-52. Large handsome signature below which he adds "Arsenal & England" on a special heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.d. Fine. Accompanied by a single-sentence ANS from Scott as well 1p 8�" X 3�". On a note from an admirer dated 14 April 1981 and addressed to Scott's famed teammate Walley Barnes perhaps sent to Scott for forwarding he boldly pens along the top "Unfortunately passed away about three years ago" and signs "Laurie." Barnes had actually died six years before in 1975. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 39910
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ALDERSON Brian 1950 97
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This Scottish soccer star played winger and striker for a number of teams: Coventry City 1970-75 Leicester City 1975-78 New England Tea Men 1979-80 Atlanta Chiefs 1980-81 and New Jersey Rockets 1981-82. Large full signature in blue ballpoint on a special heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. dated 1980 June 25 in his hand. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 39906
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CROMPTON Jack 1921 2013
Signature and Inscription
One of the last survivors of the celebrated FA-cup winning team who also won the league title in 1952 was this English soccer star who played goalkeeper for Manchester United from 1944 until 1956. Bold "Sincere Best Wishes / Jack Crompton" in black ballpoint on a 5" X 2" slip of paper n.p. n.y. dated 28 July 1986 in pencil on verso. Very good. Single faint vertical fold. A nice later life example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 39934
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WOOSNAM Phil 1932 2013
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This Welsh soccer star played striker for Manchester City 1952-53 Sutton United 1953-54 Leyton Orient 1954-59 West Ham United 1959-62 Aston Villa 1962-66 and Atlanta Chiefs 1967-68 then served as commissioner of the North American Soccer League 1969-83; in 1997 he was inducted in the U.S. National Soccer Hall of Fame. Huge bold "Best wishes / Phil Woosnam" on black fineline on a special heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. dated 1977 July 5 in his hand. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 39907
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UPRICHARD Norman 1928 2011
Signature
This Northern Ireland soccer star played goalkeeper for Arsenal 1948-49 Swindon Town 1949-52 Portsmouth 1952-59 Southend United 1959-60 and Northern Ireland 1959-60. Bold signature in blue ballpoint special heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. dated 1981 February 6 in his hand. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 39929
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GREENHOFF Brian 1953 2013
Signature
This 18-time capped English soccer star played centre back for Manchester United 1970-79 Leeds United 1979-82 Wits University 1982 and RoPS 1983 and Rochdale 1983-84. Bold signature in blue ballpoint on a special heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. dated 1977 September 2 in his hand. Near fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 39909
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DUNCAN Douglas "Dally" 1909 90
Signature and Inscription
Known as "Mr. Football" this Scottish soccer star played left wing in a distinguished career for Derby County 1932-46 and Scotland 1932-39 later managing several teams. Bold "Douglas 'Dally' Duncan. / Derby County 1932-46 / Scotland 1932-39. / Best Wishes" in blue ballpoint on a special heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. dated 1984 February 22 in his hand. Near fine. With original envelope. A lovely later life example summing up his career. unknown
Bookseller reference : 39928
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McMILLAN Roy 1929 97
Photograph Signed
This shortstop played for the Cincinnati Reds from 1951 to 1960 setting a major league record for double plays and thrice earning the Gold Gloves award for shortstop; he also played for the Milwaukee Braves 1961-64 and New York Mets 1964-66 the managed the Milwaukee Brewers 1972 and the Mets 1975. Choice vintage PS 3�" X 5�" n.p. n.y. Near fine. Handsome glossy black-and-white full-length portrait of McMillan in Reds uniform in batting pose signed boldly in black ink vertically along his torso. Lower margin identifies team as "Cincinnati Redlegs." A superb example from the height of his career. unknown
Bookseller reference : 39653
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JOHNSTON John 1775 1861
Signature and Salutation
"Mad Anthony" Wayne's expedition into the Northwest Territory in 1794 included this young weaponeer; Jefferson appointed him Indian Agent at Fort Wayne from where he reported on the 1811 Battle of Tippecanoe; later he served as Indian Agent at Piqua Ohio and helped negotiate the Treaty of Sandusky; in later years he held various civic posts in Ohio and founded Kenyon College. Bold "Yours Restectfully" and signature in black ink on a 3 3/4" X 1" lined slip tipped to slightly larger sheet n.p. n.y. Very good. A strong example signed later in life. unknown
Bookseller reference : 39655
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DALEY John F. 1887 1988
Signature
This shortstop played briefly with the St. Louis Browns 1912; after facing legendary pitcher Walter Johnson he reportedly proclaimed "You can't hit what you can't see." Handsome full signature in black ballpoint on heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. dated 1982 September 4. Near fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 39643
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GOODRICH Chauncey E. 1801 64
Signature and Salutation
This New York Episcopalian minister long-time chaplain of the State Lunatic Asylum at Utica is remembered as "The Saint of Spuds" for as a horticulturist he spent many years developing a blight-resistant potato variety and improved and influenced fruit growing in northern New York and Vermont. Bold clipped "Very truly yours" and full signature in brown ink on a lined 3 3/4" X 1" slip n.p. n.y. Very good. Quite attractive. unknown
Bookseller reference : 39657
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OPERATION GREYLORD. HOLZER Reginald J. 1928 92
Typed Letter Signed
This huge corruption investigation of the 1980s involved the FBI IRS USPS Chicago Police Department and other law enforcement agencies and resulted in a large number of indictments and convictions of judges lawyers sheriffs police officers and court officials -- among the top of which was this federal judge convicted of extorting $200000 in "loans" from those under him; his 18-year sentence was later reduced to 13 years and he was released in 1990. TLS 5pp rectos only 8�" X 11" Oxford WI 1987 December 29. Addressed to Aaron Cohodes. Very good. Two faint original fold lines and 3/4" edge tear at right margin. Writing from prison Holzer congratulates this Chicago publisher on his success then boldly states: ".allow me to introduce myself. I am a prisoner at the Federal Prison Camp Oxford Wisconsin." Interestingly when Holzer was sentenced for his crimes he remarked 'I stand before you a convicted felon exhausted disrobed and defeated. . I have committed crimes. Those crimes have destroyed me. They have wounded my family beyond measure and confused my friends. . There are no words to express my loss my remorse my grief.'' But in this letter he recaps his career then paints Operation Greylord in a different light: "I became in 1985 one of more than seventy judges lawyers and court personnel to find himself the target of a wide-ranging investigation tagged 'Operation Greylord' by the prosecutors and press followed by the inevitable indictment. after a newsy six-week trial I was of course found guilty on most counts. In the media-hyped atmosphere of the day a finding of innocent would have been impossible." The remainder of this lengthy letters is not a legal expose "but I'm ready to take on that assignment next" but rather a description of his novel "Leviticus 18" -- "the story of a Jewish family who lived in the town of Oswiecim Polish Austria-Hungary nestled in the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains about thirty-five miles west of Krakow. The action occurs roughly between 1880 and 1910." Interesting and unusual with direct reference to the scandal that ruined his career. unknown
Bookseller reference : 39659
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HORNUNG Paul born 1935
Signature / Unsigned Photograph
This Football Hall of Famer elected 1986 was twice named All-America running back and won the Heisman Trophy in 1956; as a Green Bay Packers star 1957-66 he led the NFL in scoring three times. Large bold signature in blue ballpoint on a special heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. 11 January 1973 postal cancellation on envelope. Fine. A superb example. Accompanied by an outstanding glossy black-and-white 10" X 8"photograph undated but 1986 a closeup showing Hornung at a podium speaking at his Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Fine. A surprisingly uncommon signature and an outstanding image. unknown
Bookseller reference : 39660
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ADAMS Nick 1931 68
Inscribed Photograph Signed
This actor appeared in "Mister Roberts" "Rebel Without a Cause" and other films but is mainly remembered for playing Johnny Yuma on the television series "The Rebel" 1959-61. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. ca. early 1960s. Very good. Faint tape stain at each corner. Handsome head-and-shoulders portrait of the young star in his best-known role clad in buckskin and kepi and clutching his rifle. Centered near the bottom he boldly inscribes and signs in vibrant green fountain pen: "To Donald Burnell / Best wishes / Nick Adams / THE REBEL." These last two line are preprinted in greytone on the photograph itself but Adams neatly traces over them. Adams' sudden death at age 36 makes inscribed photographs rather scarce. unknown
Bookseller reference : 39740
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BYRNS Joseph W. Sr. 1869 1936
Printed Document Signed
This powerful Tennessee Democrat was a career politician serving an impressive 14 terms in Congress 1909-36 and as House Majority Leader from 1933 to 1935 and Speaker of the House from 1935 until his death. Printed Document Signed 2pp recto and verso 8�" X 11" n.p. 1935. Near fine. Single leaf from the "Congressional Record" containing a two-page address by the Congressman titled "The Jews' Contribution to the United States" delivered "Before the Fourteenth Quinquennial Convention of B'nai B'rith Washington DC." on 6 May 1935. Across the blank top margin the representative boldly signs and inscribed in black ink: "Cordially and Sincerely yours Joseph W. Byrns / Speaker 74th Congress." Most unusual in this form. A wonderful example signed shortly before his death. unknown
Bookseller reference : 39620
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WIEGHORST Olaf 1899 1988
Signed and Inscribed Original Ink Sketch
This Danish-born American artist grew so enamored with the American West having worked ranches and even chased Pancho Villa back across the border that he became a modern recreation of Frederic Remington painting Western scenes and illustrating Western books calendars and magazines. Original black ballpoint signed and inscribed sketch 1p 6�" X 6" n.p. Phoeniz AZ n.d. ca. 1960. Near fine. On heavy lined stock Wieghorst sketches in right-facing profile a Native American chief in large feather headdress; below this he boldly pens "Sorry to take up so / much of your space / Your friends Mae & Olaf Wieghorst." Verso bears a second rough draft of an arid Southwestern landscape also by Wieghorst. A fine provocative piece. unknown
Bookseller reference : 39629
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DAVIDSON David "Satch" 1936 2010
Signature and Inscription
This National League baseball umpire 1969-84 had many memorable moments behind home plate: In 1969 when Cincinnati Red Jim Maloney pitched a no-hitter and when Houston Astro Don Wilson did the same the very next day; in 1974 when Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth's record and hit his 715th home run; and in 1975 when Carlton Fisk hit his game-winning home run in the World Series' sixth game. Bold signed "To Richard / 'Satch' Davidson" on a special heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1989 August 12. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 39539
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