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BEDNER Al 1898 1988
Autograph Note Signed
This Lafayette College football star later played guard for three seasons with the Frankford Yellow Jackets their first NFL season 1924-25 and New York Giants 1925-26. ANS 1p 5 3/4" X 7 3/4" Wilkes-Barre PA 1977 June 2. Addressed to Richard C. Laade. Near fine. Cordial note to an admirer noting that "Lafayette College forwarded to me your request for my address" adding "Please note that the correct spelling is BEDNER" and enquiring "May I ask what is this for." Boldly penned and signed in blue ballpoint. With original envelope partly addressed by Bedner. Rather uncommon. unknown
Bookseller reference : 39542
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BERGMAN Dave 1953 2015
Signature
This college baseball star played first base and outfield for the New York Yankees 1975 1977 Houston Astros 1978-81 San Francisco Giants 1981-83 and Detroit Tigers 1984-92. Choice bold signature in blue fineline on a special 5" X 3" heavy card n.p. 1988 July 8. Fine. With original envelope. A superb eample signed at the height of his fame -- he hit a career high of .294 for the Tigers in '88. unknown
Bookseller reference : 39535
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EAGLE Dallas B. "Chief Eagle" 1925 80
Photograph Signed
This Lakota known as "Chief Eagle of the Teton Sioux" served in the Marines during World War Two and boxed professionally before settling in as a Native American advocate: Writer poet painter dancer community leader; his historical novel "Winter Count" 1967 relates the Sioux version of the 1876 Battle of the Little Big Horn in which General Custer commits suicide. PS 5�" X 7 3/4" n.p. n.y. Very good. Faint age toning at right margin not affecting image. Matte finish well-known head-and-shoulders portrait of the Chief in ceremonial headdress signed boldly in blue ballpoint across the bottom of his image. Verso bears a printed poem by the Chief titled "The Rocky Mountain Indian." unknown
Bookseller reference : 39560
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RAPHAELSON Samson 1894 1983
Autograph Letter Signed
This short story writer screenwriter and playwright's 1925 play "The Jazz Singer" was turned into Al Jolson's landmark 1927 film; his screenplays include "Suspicion" 1941 and "Heaven Can Wait" 1943. ALS 1p 6" X 7" Bucks County PA 1950 November 5. Addressed to Bruce. Very good. Small tape stain at center of top edge.Good content concerning Raphaelson's latest play "Hilda Crane" which had just opened. In part: ".The only 'synthetic' quote is the one from Brooks Atkinson. The rest are genuine & total representations of the reviews. The play is a hit. I'm exhausted & dazed & will write you a decent letter in a few weeks." Signed simply "Rafe." "Hilda Crane" was indeed successful being chosen Fireside Theatre play of the month in 1951. unknown
Bookseller reference : 39586
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GREY Zane 1872 1939
Partly-Printed Autograph Document Signed
No one wrote more potboiling Westerns than this Ohio dentist turned novelist whose sales topped 13 million copies within his lifetime; "Riders of the Purple Sage" 1912 typifies his fiction at its best. Partly-printed ADS 1p 6�" X 2�" Altadena CA 1928 April 23. Near fine. Pale green bank check from the Pacific-Southwest Trust & Savings Bank filled out entirely in Grey's hand to C.C. Markham for fifty dollars and boldly signed in his characteristic ink as purple as his prose. Normal cancellation perforations not affecting signature. An attractive example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 39474
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THORP Willard L. 1899 1992
Typed Note Signed / Unsigned Photograph
This versatile and influential economist was the nation's youngest tenured full professor by age 28 that's right TWENTY-EIGHT! at Amherst College; he served under presidents Roosevelt Truman and Eisenhower in economic advisory positions domestic and international; in 1947-48 he served as an alternate delegate at the United Nations General Assembly; but it is for helping draft the Marshall Plan that he is best remembered. TNS 1p 8�" X 11" Amherst MA 1930 May 14. Addressed to Mary B. Day. Very good. Faintly age toned. On letterhead of Amherst College Department of Economics the extraordinarily youthful prof sends the librarian at Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry not present "two copies of my article entitled 'HORSEPOWER STATISTICS FOR MANUFACTURERS' in accordance with your request." Small but bold and handsome full signature. This exceptionally early example is accompanied by a choice unsigned 10" X 8" glossy news agency photograph International News Photo a closeup depicting Thorp smiling over a document with another smiling fellow the caption beneath reading in part: "Financial negotiations between the governments of Italy and the United States to resolve the outstanding financial questions arising out of the war and which were not definitively settled by the Treaty of Peace are now approaching a conclusion. Pictured at a State Department meeting are. Ivan Matteo Lombardo heading the Italian Delegation and Willard L. Thorp Asst. Secretary of State for the U.S." Near fine dated in caption "6/17/47." Quite unusual image and even more unusually early Thorp document. unknown
Bookseller reference : 39349
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KOHLER Walter J. Jr. 1904 76
Photograph Signed
This son of Wisconsin governor Walter Sr. governor 1929-31 of Kohler plumbing fame himself served as three term Wisconsn governor 1951-57. PS 3�" X 3�" n.p. n.y. Fine. Sepia-tone printed head-and-shoulders portrait seemingly clipped from a campaign postcard. Signed small but bold at center right. Small but quite attractive. unknown
Bookseller reference : 39377
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OLIVI Fred J. 1922 2004
Autograph Note Signed
This U.S. Air Force officer co-piloted "Bockscar" the B-29 that dropped the atomic bomb on Nagasaki three days after the "Enola Gay" dropped the first bomb on Hiroshima. ANS 1p 5 3/4" X 7" n.p. n.y. Fine. Handsome sentiment penned boldly in later years in black fineline: "To The 67th Battalion / U.S. Navy Seabees / Best Wishes and Good / Luck to my favorite Battalion / in WWII that helped dig the / Atomic Bomb pits for the 'Fat / Man' Bomb and 'Little Boy' / Bomb on Tinian Island in / 1945 -- that ended the war in / August of 1945 / Fred J. Olivi / Co-pilot B-29 / 'Bockscar' / Nagasaki Mission / 9 August 1945 / P.S. / Our living / Quonset Huts / were good / shelter." What a "living Quonset Hut" is we haven't a clue! A superb sentiment from the officer who never regretted participating in an action that killed about 74000 people and injured about 75000 but resulted in a quick end to the war perhaps saving a far greater number of Japanese and American lives. unknown
Bookseller reference : 39368
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OLIVI Fred J. 1922 2004
Document Signed
This U.S. Air Force officer co-piloted "Bockscar" the B-29 that dropped the atomic bomb on Nagasaki three days after the "Enola Gay" dropped the first bomb on Hiroshima. DS 1p 6" X 2 3/4" n.p. 2000 August 4. Fine. Bank check written to Olivi in the amount of $47.10 as payment for two copies of his 1999 World War Two memoir "Decision at Nagasaki: The Mission That Almost Failed" boldly signed by Olivi on the verso. Nice example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 39369
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SCOTT Harold 1935 2007
Signature
This award-winning African-American stage director and actor broke color barriers when he became the first black director of a major American regional theatre in the 1970s. Large bold signature in blue ballpoint below which he adds the play he was then starring in "Les Blancs" special heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. dated in his hand 1971 January 28. Near fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 39311
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GABLE Kathleen Williams Capps de Alzaga Spreckels 1917 83
Autograph Letter Signed
Clark Gable's last wife the mother of his only legitimate and posthumous son John Clark Gable was a thrice-married former fashion model and bit part actress; a year after his death in 1960 she published a memoir "Clark Gable: A Personal Portrait." ALS 1p 6" X 8" n.p. 1961 August 11. Addressed to Donald Burnell. Very good. Several scotch tape stains at the corners and bottom edge. Belated note of thanks to an admirer of her husband's for condolences with nice personal contents reading in part: "Until now it has been impossible for me to answer all of the letters in Person. Little John Clark and I are both well. He now weighs over 16 Pounds and is the image of his Father. I have written a book dedicated to my dear husband and to all who loved him so much. which will be Published in September." Nice double signature: "Kathleen Gable -- / Mrs. Clark Gable." Very attractive and unusual. unknown
Bookseller reference : 21597
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WHITEHEAD OZ. 1911 98 O. Z.
Signature and Inscription
The last surviving member of the so-called "John Ford Stock Company" this stage and film character actor is perhaps best known for portraying Tom Joad's younger brother Al in the 1940 Ford classic "The Grapes of Wrath." Full signature and "with all best wishes" in black ballpoint on a special heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. dated 1985 November 30 in his hand. Very uncommon. unknown
Bookseller reference : 39279
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SIMS Joan 1930 2001
Typed Note Signed
This English actress is remembered as the "First Lady of Carry On" appearing in 24 of these low-budget comedy films: "Carry On Nurse" 1959 "Carry On Teacher" 1959 "Carry On Constable" 1960 "Carry On Regardless" 1961 and many others through 1978. TNS 1p 5 3/4" X 8" n.p. n.y. 1985 June 17 postal cancellation. Addressed to Richard C. Laade. Near fine. Usual mailing folds. On her imprinted letterhead Sims thanks an admirer for writing. Large bold signature in blue fineline. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 39276
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BARONDESS Benjamin 1891 1960
Typed Letter Signed
This prominent New York attorney was a noted Lincoln scholar author of the 1954 "Three Lincoln Masterpieces"; charter member and vice president of the noted Civil War Round Table of New York and namesake of the prestigious Benjamin Barondess Award for new Civil War titles. TLS 1p 8�" X 11" New York NY 1958 May 5. Addressed to Arnold Gates 1914-93 noted Lincoln/Civil War scholar and fellow officer of the New York Civil War Round Table. Near fine. Superb content thanking Gates for the journal he put together for their Round Table -- in part: "I could not put it down until it was completely read chewed and digested. it is a tremendous tour de force you have done. The labor must have been vast. The coverage is simply encyclopedic. where do you get the time to be a one-armed paper-hanger a cashier a recorder a secretary and pater familias" Goes on at length along these lines. Signed simply "Ben." Accompanied by an un-issued "Benjamin Barondess Award" faux parchment 11" X 8�". Fine. Printed "For an outstanding contribution to the field of Lincolniana" award established by the Round Table he served so well in the year of his death. unknown
Bookseller reference : 39078
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FORREST Uriah 1746 1805
Signature
This colonel in the American Revolution was wounded at Germantown and lost a leg at the Battle of Brandywine; later he served in the Continental Congress 1786-87 1793-95. Clipped signature 2 3/4" X �" tipped to slightly larger blue sheet n.p. n.y. Very good. Slight age toning. An attractive example and rather uncommon. unknown
Bookseller reference : 39121
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VILLARD Tom 1953 94
Signature and Inscription
This American actor an AIDS victim at age 40 became popular in the 1983-84 sitcom "We Got It Made" and also appeared in such films as "One Crazy Summer" "Heartbreak Ridge" "My Girl" and "Popcorn." Huge signature in blue marker on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card below which he admonishes "be brave / be kind" n.p. 1990 February 7. Fine. With original envelope. Rather uncommon having died at a young age. unknown
Bookseller reference : 39107
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VOLZ Nedra 1908 2003
Inscribed Photograph Signed
This American actress began as a child in vaudeville and ended up playing memorable character roles as grandmothers and crotchety old ladies in films such as "Moving Violations" 1985 and sitcoms such as "The Dukes of Hazzard" "Diff'rent Strokes" "Alice" and "All in the Family." IPS 3�" X 5�" n.p. 1988. Picture postcard a glossy head-and-shoulders portrait of a smiling Volz in later years boldly inscribed and signed in blue ballpoint in a light area at upper left: "To Richard / Lovingly / Nedra Volz / 'Adelaide' / 1988." Message/address portion on verso are blank. unknown
Bookseller reference : 39104
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WISE Ernie 1925 99
Photograph Signed
This English comedian was the straight man in the comedy team Morecambe and Wise who starred in many a British television show from the 1960s onward. PS 3�" X 5�" n.p. n.y. Fine. Handsome glossy head-and-shoulders portrait of a smiling older Wise signed boldly by him in blue fineline along the blank lower margin. A choice example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 39105
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YORK Susannah 1939 2011
Signature and Inscription / Unsigned Photograph
This prolific English actress of film stage and television was nominated for an Academy Award as Best Supporting Actress in 1970 for her role in "They Shoot Horses Don't They"; "Tom Jones" 1963 and "Jane Eyre" 1970 are among her other films. Signature and Inscription 1p heavy stock 5�" X 3�" printed correspondence card n.p. n.y. Fine. "For Richard -- / happiness! and all my / best wishes / Susannah York" large and bold in vibrant blue ink. With original envelope. Accompanied by a fine glossy 7" X 9" photograph showing her in "They Shoot Horses Don't They" unknown
Bookseller reference : 39106
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ZIMBALIST Efrem Jr. 1918 2014
Signature / Unsigned Photograph
The father of actress Stephanie Zimbalist and son of violinist Efrem Zimbalist Sr. and soprano Alma Gluck was a popular debonair actor in such television series as "77 Sunset Strip" 1958-64 and "The F.B.I." 1965-74 though he also appeared in many films and on stage. An exceptionally large and handsome full signature in black fountain pen heavy stock glossy 5�" X 3�" card n.p. n.y. pencilled date of 17 November 1986 on verso. Fine. Accompanied by a superb 7" X 9" glossy publicity photograph a head-and-shoulders 1986 portrait of a smiling silver-haired Zimbalist taken for the made-for-television film of Arthur Hailey's "Hotel." unknown
Bookseller reference : 39125
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WEBSTER Daniel 1782 1852
Free-Franked Signature
One-third of the "Great Triumvirate" that included Henry Clay and John C. Calhoun this powerhouse conservative Democratic statesman served New Hampshire in Congress 1813-17 1823-27 Massachusetts in the Senate 1827-41 1845-50 and Presidents Harrison Tyler and Fillmore as Secretary of State 1841-43 1850-52. Bold "Danl Webster / U.S. Senate" in brown ink on a manila colored 4" X 1 3/4" slip clearly removed from an envelope n.p. n.y. Near fine. A handsome example accompanied by an unsigned contemporary heavy stock 6�" X 120" steel-engraved head-and-shoulders portrait of Webster. Very good. Bit of foxing along the top but the likeness is bold and appealing. unknown
Bookseller reference : 39124
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URICH Robert 1946 2002
Signature and Inscription / Unsigned Photograph
This Golden Globe-nominated film television and stage actor is best remembered as Dan Tanna in the t.v. crime drama "Vega$" 1978-81 and also for "Spenser: For Hire" 1985-88; he died at age 55 from cancer. An unusually early and bold and handsome "Best Wishes / Robert Urich" in black ballpoint on a special heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. which he dates 30 June 1976. Fine. With original envelope. Accompanied by a superb 9" X 7" black and white glossy photograph a 1978 half-length publicity portrait of Urich in front of a lit up "VEGA$" sign for the ABC premiere of that series. An exceptionally early pre-Dan Tanna example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 39126
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CARLISLE John G. 1834 1910
Signature / Unsigned Image
This popular Kentucky representative 1877-89 achieved great success as the powerful 35th Speaker of the House 1883-89 and then as senator 1890-93 but as Cleveland's Secretary of the Treasury 1893-97 the Panic of '93 and other economic measures he undertook destroyed his standing -- he once had to abandon a stage mid-speech to dodge a barrage of rotten eggs. Bold signature in black ink on a heavy stock 4�" X 2 3/4" engraved "Treasury Department" card n.p. n.y. Very good. A tad age toned and with faint inoffensive horizontal folds. Accompanied by a modern reproduction of a contemporary steel-engraved head-and-shoulders portrait of Carlisle. A nice example sigfned at the height of his fame as a Cleveland cabinet member. unknown
Bookseller reference : 39131
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EASTERLING Ray 1949 2012
Signature and Inscription
This football safety played eight seasons for the Atlanta Falcons 1972-79 but battled depression caused by dementia as a result of traumatic brain injuries incurred playing football for the rest of his days; he joined other players in a class-action suit against the NFL and committed suicide at age 62. Large and bold "Love in Jesus / Ray Easterling / #32 / Atlanta Falcons" penned in black ballpoint on a special heavy stock 5" X 3" card which he dates 6 December 1976. Fine. A choice and early example accompanied by original envelope. Rather uncommon. unknown
Bookseller reference : 39135
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MITCHELL S. Weir 1829 1914
Autograph Letter Signed secretarial
This pioneering American physician considered the father of neurology was also a psychiatrist and bestselling writer and poet. Secretarial ALS 2pp lettersheet 5" X 8" Philadelphia PA 1898 August 11. Addressed to Edward Peterson. Near fine. On his "S. Weir Mitchell M.D." letterhead Mitchell's secretary pens a letter on his behalf. In part: "Dr Mitchell has forwarded me some letters for reply as he is always out of the City at this time of the year. He strongly advises you to choose the University of Pennsylvania from which to get your degree. He is one of the Trustees of that institution. During the Civil War he was on duty at the Christian St Hospital." Appears to be signed "MBC. / sec'y." With original envelope. An interesting curiosity. unknown
Bookseller reference : 39139
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BANCROFT George 1800 91
Signature
This highly-regarded American historian nicknamed the "Father of American History" served in James K. Polk's cabinet as Secretary of the Navy 1845-46 and as U.S. Minister to the United Kingdom 1846-49. Bold old age signature of the blank verso of Bancroft's 3�" X 2" engraved Washington DC calling card "Mr. Bancroft. / 1623 H Street" n.y. Near fine. With original envelope cancelled in Newport Rhode Island where Bancroft summered on 17 August 1888. Accompanied by a fine modern reproduction of a vintage head-and-shoulders engraved portrait of Bancroft. unknown
Bookseller reference : 39132
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LAWLEY William R. 1920 99
Signature / Unsigned Photograph
This officer with the USAAF's 364th Bomb Squadron was flying his B-17 Flying Fortress over Nazi-controlled Europe when it was attacked and disabled whereupon he ordered his crew to parachute to safety while he managed to fly the craft with two crew too injured to parachute to a crash landing in friendly territory -- for which he was awarded the Medal of Honor. Heavy stock printed "Medal of Honor Recipient" card 6" X 4" with his printed full name and rank and the date of his heroic act "Over Europe / February 20 1944". Above his name Lawley signs large and bold in pencil. Fine. This attractive card is accompanied by a heavy stock 8�" X 13�" unsigned reproduction of aviation artist J.G. Keck's head-and-shoulders portrait of a young Lawley in uniform. Fine. A superb pair. unknown
Bookseller reference : 38964
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KLIBBE Frank W. 1920 2008
Photograph Signed
This World War Two ace served with the U.S. Air Force's noted 61st Squadron of the 56th Fighter Group in England alongside such notables as "Hub" Zemke and "Gabby" Gabreski; in 63 combat missions he downed seven enemy aircraft. Color PS 6" X 19�" n.p. n.y. Very good. Minor tape stain marks along bit of upper edge; single vertical fold. Heavy stock glossy reproduction of an artist's profile rendering of Klibbe's famous fighter the HV-V "Little Chief." Klibbe signs large and bold in black fineline at lower right below the plane's tail. unknown
Bookseller reference : 38963
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GONZALEZ GONZALEZ Pedro 1925 2006
Signature
An appearance on Groucho Marx's "You Bet Your Life" in 1953 brought this Mexican-American character actor to John Wayne's attention after which he appeared in Wayne's films "The High and the Mighty" 1953 "Rio Bravo" 1959 and "Hellfighters" 1968; other films include "The Love Bug" 1968 and "Chisum" 1970. Huge bold signature in black ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1984 December 12. Fine. With original envelope. A surprisingly scarce signature. unknown
Bookseller reference : 39045
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DEAN Isabel 1918 97
Photograph Signed
"The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan" 1953 "Light in the Piazza" 1962 and "A High Wind in Jamaica" 1965 are among this British film and television actress's many roles. Charming PS 5�" X 3�" n.p. n.y. Fine. Superb candid closeup of a smiling Dean in later years head resting on hands. Signed boldly in black ballpoint in a light area at upper right. unknown
Bookseller reference : 39044
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KINSKEY Leonid 1903 98
Signature
This Russian-born American actor of film and television will always be remembered as Humphrey Bogart's bar buddy Sascha in "Casablanca" 1942 but he also appears in such films as "Duck Soup" 1933 "That Night in Rio" 1941 and "The Man with the Golden Arm" 1955 among many other films -- as well as appearing in the pilot episode of "Hogan's Heroes" 1965! Accompanied by a printed 6�" X 9�" typed noted with photocopied signature apologizing for tardiness "A box of important mail has been lost during remodeling". Large bold signature in black fineline heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1986 July 31. Fine. With original envelope bearing Kinskey's North Hollywood address label. unknown
Bookseller reference : 39048
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HOWERD Frankie 1917 92
Typed Note Signed
The "comeback king" British comedian and actor whose popularity on films television and the stage rose and fell for most of his career; films include "The Runaway Bus" 1954 "Carry On Doctor" 1967 and "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" 1978 among others. TNS 1p 8�" X 7 3/4" London England 1983 January 19. Addressed to Richard Laade. Very good. Original mailing folds. "I am flattered that you should take the trouble to write from such a distance" he writes an American admirer transmitting a photograph not present. unknown
Bookseller reference : 39047
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SKALA Lilia 1896 1994
Signature
This Austrian Jew fled the Nazis and became Americanized where she appeared on stage and television and in such films as "Ship of Fools" "Charly" "Eleanor and Franklin" and "Flashdance" -- but will always be remembered as Mother Superior in the 1963 Sidney Poitier film "Lillies of the Field." Large bold signature in blue ballpoint on heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1969 March 14. Fine. With original envelope signed again and with her return address on verso. unknown
Bookseller reference : 39072
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MITCHUM Robert 1917 97
Photograph Signed
This rugged he-man star counts "The Story of G.I. Joe" "Cape Fear" "El Dorado" and many more among his films. PS 10" X 8" n.p. n.d. Fine. Glossy still scene from the 1976 film "The Last Tycoon" showing tuxedo-clad Mitchum as studio executive Pat Brady looking on as Jeanne Moreau as Didi shakes hands with Robert DeNiro as production chief Monroe Stahr signed large and bold by Mitchum in blue fineline at upper right. unknown
Bookseller reference : 38767
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REED Thomas B. 1839 1902
Signature
This Maine representative 1877-99 and twice Speaker of the House 1889-91 1895-99 was known as "Czar Reed" for his passage of "Reed's Rules" which greatly increased the Speaker's powers. A large and bold full signature plus "Portland / Me" in brown ink on a heavy stock 4" X 2�" slip. Near fine. Accompanied by an ALS from the Young Mens Republican Club of Stratford Iowa date 1894 October 23 requesting "your autograph and if agreeable some political sentiment. as a memento from our choice for President in '96." Not surprisingly Reed declines to be goaded into penning "some political sentiment" that could be viewed as throwing his hat into the presidential ring prematurely! Original House of Representatives envelope from Reed also present. A fun trio. unknown
Bookseller reference : 38612
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CARLISLE John G. 1834 1910
Signature / Unsigned Image
This popular Kentucky representative 1877-89 achieved great success as the powerful 35th Speaker of the House 1883-89 and then as senator 1890-93 but as Cleveland's Secretary of the Treasury 1893-97 the Panic of '93 and other economic measures he undertook destroyed his standing -- he once had to abandon a stage mid-speech to dodge a barrage of rotten eggs. Choice bold signature plus "Ky. / Septr 2 1889" in black ink on a heavy stock bevel-edged 4" X 2" card. Near fine with original "Speaker's Rooms" envelope also present. Comes with a modern reproduction of a contemporary steel-engraved head-and-shoulders portrait of Carlisle. An outstanding example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 38615
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GILPIN Henry D. 1801 60
Signature
This English-raised American attorney served as the 14th U.S. Attorney General under Martin Van Buren and presented the government's side in the controversial Amistad case. Large bold signature in brown ink on a 3" A 1" slip n.p. n.y. Very good. Faint age toning; lightly tipped to slightly larger sheet. Accompanied by a modern 8�" X 11" reproduction of a steel-engraved head-and-shoulders portrait of Gilpin. unknown
Bookseller reference : 38622
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MILLS Roger Q. 1832 1911
Signature
This fiery Democratic politician and attorney saw much action as an officer with the Confederate Army and later served Texas as a representative 1873-92 and senator 1892-99. Large bold "RQ Mills / Texas" in brown ink on a heavy stock 3" X 2" card n.p. n.y. Near fine. Original "House of Representatives U.S." envelope with 1889 February 8 postal cancellation present. An excellent example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 38621
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BELL & GOULD LEGAL FORM
Article of Agreement.
New York: Bell & Gould n.y. Folio 13�" X 8". 2pp 4pp lettersheet. Very good. Single light horizontal fold else bright and nice. Handsome condition blank legal form published by this noted early 19th century publisher of legal blanks; at the death of one of the sons of company founder Alexander Gould in 1884 "The American Stationer" noted "Legal forms bearing its imprint are known from one end of the country to another." This particular form printed on pale blue stock typical of the 1850s is an "Article of Co-partnership" and consists of boilerplate text with blank areas meant to be filled in by hand. Interesting example from one of the leading lights in the legal form field of the day. Bell & Gould unknown
Bookseller reference : 38449
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POWELL George May 1835 1905
Autograph Letter Signed
This noted U.S. Treasury Department statistician was an entrepreneur who created a composite photograph of signers of the amendment abolishing slavery that proved quite popular; he was also an inventor archaeologist social reformer philanthropist and evangelist who created cartographic maps of Egypt and North Africa for the Oriental Topographical Corps. ALS 1p 8�" X 10 3/4" n.p. n.y. August 29. Addressed to Giles F. Ward in New York City -- possibly father of Giles F. Ward Jr. 1845-65 a lieutenant with the 12th New York Cavalry who was accidentally killed by a colleague while in North Carolina. Very good. Penned on ultra-thin onion-skin paper with occasional burn-through from heavily-inked letters. Reads in part: "I write this. to request that you will favor me with your own opinion freely expressed as to what the price of the Lincoln Cot should be the patent either on a joint stock operation or on sale in the other way you spoke of a simple sale of the right Please let me know what in your judgment it should be even though it be less than 1/10 the proposed figures" Boldly penned in rich brown ink. Powell and two others one of whose last name was Lincoln designed this specialized portable cot in 1862 and sought to interest the U.S. Army in providing it to the troops. A fascinating piece. unknown
Bookseller reference : 38471
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BARBER Lidiah 1738 90
Document Signed
The first English settlement in Connecticut in the early 17th century was Windsor and among their earliest prominent names was Barber or Barbur or Barbour. DS from a member of this noted family Lidiah Barber 1p 7" X 12�" Windsor CT 1761 November 11. Very good. Mildly age toned. Barber sells fifteen acres of land to a David Barber relationship unknown for thirty-seven pounds ten shillings describing the location of the parcel. Lidiah variously spelled "Ledei" "Lydia" "Lidiah" married an Aaron Eaton born 1736 the following year which perhaps occasioned the sale of this land. This document is signed at lower right by two witnesses Captain Samuel Eno 1696-1778 and his son Eliphalet Eno 1740-1833 and is signed at lower right by Lidiah Barber with her "X." unknown
Bookseller reference : 38451
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BARBER Joseph possibly 1689 ?
Document Signed
There were quite a few prominent persons named Barber sometimes spelled Barbur in Windsor Connecticut the first English settlement in Connecticut founded in the early 17th century -- and this promissory note is signed by one and involves another. DS 1p 7�" X 11" Windsor CT 1732 February 13. Very good. Moderately age toned and with a bit of foxing. Handsome boldly penned colonial promissory note which begins as follows: "Know all men by These Presents That I Joseph Barber of Windsor in County of Hartford and Colony of Connecticut am Holden and firmly Stand Bound and obliged unto John Barber of sd Windsor in full and Just Sum of Twenty-Pounds Current and Lawfull money of This Colony." Conditions for repayment of this loan follow including "any Good marchantable Cyders or Tobacco or Beers at market Price." Signed boldly at the conclusion at lower right by Barber as "Joseph Barbur" and witnessed at lower left by a Windsor father and son: Thomas Marshall 1663-84 a deacon and his son Daniel 1706-84 a Baptist reverend and itinerant preacher who ended up in Georgia where he is considered the first great Baptist leader of that state. John Barber may have been the father of Joseph but there were a number of Johns and Josephs at this time and the precise relationship is not clear. Some dockets on verso show payments received. A wonderful attractive example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 38450
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RAFT George 1895 1980 and HASSO Signe 1915 2002
Signatures and Inscriptions / Unsigned Photograph
Although Raft like James Cagney could dance elegantly no actor was more typecast as a gangster than this star of the 1930s and '40s whose roles in such films as "Scarface" 1932 was reinforced by his real world mafia connections; in Billy Wilder's "Some Like It Hot" 1959 and Jerry Lewis's "The Ladies Man" 1961 he played a comic caricature of his earlier self. Hasso was the Swedish-born "next Garbo" who appeared in a number of films in the 1940s; in later years she achieved some success as a writer and composer. "To Donald / a swell fellow / My Best / George Raft" in blue ballpoint on an irregular roughly oval-shaped slip about 4�" X 3" n.p. n.y. ca. 1960. Very good. On a heavy linen stock with three small tape stains slightly touching upon a couple letters. "Febr. 3rd 69 / With all good wishes / Signe Hasso" in bold black fineline heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Fine. With original envelope. This nice pair is accompanied by an unsigned 10" X 8" black-and-white photograph a closeup of the pair dancing together in the 1945 film noir classic "Johnny Angel." Very good. unknown
Bookseller reference : 38399
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RAFT George 1895 1980
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Although like James Cagney he could dance elegantly no film actor was more typecast as a gangster than this star of the 1930s and '40s whose roles in such films as "Scarface" 1932 was reinforced by his real world mafia connections; in Billy Wilder's "Some Like It Hot" 1959 and Jerry Lewis's "The Ladies Man" 1961 he played a comic caricature of his earlier self. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. ca. 1960. Very good. Faint tape stain at each corner. Later life head-and-shoulders menacing portrait of Raft in suit and tie inscribed and signed by him in blue ballpoint in a light area left of center: "To Don / Good luck / to you always / George Raft." The pen skips a bit on the word "always" which is probably why Raft signs and inscribes the verso of the portrait similarly but huge and bold: "To Don / Good Luck / to you Always / George Raft". unknown
Bookseller reference : 38398
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BECKER Martin 1916 2006
Photograph Signed
This Knight's Cross recipient was a German Luftwaffe night fighter ace who claimed 58 downed aircraft in 110 missions -- including a record-breaking 9 four-engine bombers downed the night of March 14-15 1945. PS 6�" X 4�" n.p. n.y. Fine. Matte finish black and white reprint of a WW2-era candid shot showing Becker in uniform chatting with a soldier while a group of soldiers in the background watch -- signed boldly by him in black fineline in a light area at lower left. A superb example signed later in life. unknown
Bookseller reference : 38323
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BAYLIES Cornelius 1839 ? Penmanship
Presented to C. Baylies By the Class of 1874 and 1874 December 25th
Exquisite hand-lettered penmanship example 6�" X 7" made by an unknown penman or penmen as a Christmas keepsake for the founder of Baylies' Business College of Dubuque Iowa -- said one writer "One of the best and most thorough Business Colleges in the West." Baylies served with the Kansas militia in the Civil War and moved to Dubuque in 1862 joining his cousin's business Baylies Commercial College -- founded 1859 and the oldest school of its kind in Iowa. Before long he became a partner and in 1863 it was renamed the Baylies Commercial School; as sole owner he operated it until 1909; in 1876 he detoured and joined a group of prominent Dubuque citizens who established the Bell Gold Mining Company to mine gold in Plumas City California. The title quoted above is the complete text with "Presented to C. Baylies" in large ornate italic hand and thethree lines below "By the Class of / 1874 and 1875 / December 25th" in a smaller simpler hand and surrounded by elaborate decorative flourishes. A fine example of the type of decorative handwriting normally taught at business schools in the 19th century. unknown
Bookseller reference : 38334
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COTTEN Joseph 1905 94
Photograph Signed
The magnificent-voiced football player turned actor starred in numerous films over several decades "Gaslight" "Duel in the Sun" "Portrait of Jennie" and "September Affair" among them but never eclipsed his role as Holly Martins in Orson Welles' 1941 classic "Citizen Kane." PS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. ca. 1980. Fine. Modern glossy print of a classy head-and-shoulders portrait of a younger Cotten in Confederate cavalry uniform signed boldly by him in black fineline in a light are just left of center. A superb later life example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 38209
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ANDRIEUX Jacques 1917 2005
Photograph Signed
This French fighter ace served with the 130th Squadron and later the 91st Squadron of the Royal Air Force downing six enemy aircraft with several more possible victories. PS 3�" X 5�" n.p. n.y. Fine. Handsome head-and-shoulders portrait of Andrieux in uniform in later years with his typical "double signature" "Generces. J. Andrieux / J. Andrieux". In addition on the verso he pens the names of four titles he received: "Croix de le liberation / Legion d Honneur. / DFC. & Bar / Silver Star." "DFC" = Distinguished Flying Cross. A wonderful example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 38068
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KAGENECK Clemens Heinrich Graf von 1913 2005
Photograph Signed
This much-decorated Knight's Cross recipient was a major in the German army during World War Two and as commander of Panzer-Abteilung 503 he took part in the invasion of Poland the battle of France and other important engagements. PS 3�" X 5" n.p. n.y. Fine. Modern reproduction of a WW2-era head-and-shoulders closeup of Kageneck in uniform wearing his Knight's Cross signed boldly by him in black ballpoint on the blank lower margin. Uncommon. unknown
Bookseller reference : 38058
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SCHACK Gunther 1917 2003
Photograph Signed
This Luftwaffe ace was a Knight's Cross recipient scoring 174 victories in combat missions on the Russian Front. PS 3�" X 5 3/4" n.p. n.y. Fine. Superb modern reproduction of a WW2-era black and white head-and-shoulders portrait of Schack in uniform wearing his Knight's Cross handsomely signed by Schack in black fineline on the blank lower margin. unknown
Bookseller reference : 38067
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