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PAGE Patti 1927 2013
Signature / Unsigned Photograph
This American pop singer sold more than 100 million records and was the top female singer of the 1950s remembered for such hits as "Tennessee Waltz" and "How Much Is That Doggie n the Window." Bold signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1969 November 13. Near fine. With original envelope with partial return address in her hand. Accompanied by a superb 9" X 7" black and white glossy photograph a 1977 ABC-issued portrait of her and Pat Boone. Original printed caption still attached to verso notes "Patti Page left and Pat Boone are co-hosts for the 12th annual 'Academy of Country Music Awards'." Fine. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37545
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GEORGE Jack E. 1928 89
Signature
This guard debuted in basketball with the Philadelphia Warriors in 1953 where he was part of the 1956 NBA Championship and in 1956 and '57 played in the NBA All-Star Games; from 1959 to 1961 he played for the New York Knicks. Bold full signature in black ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1977 February 28. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37551
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KRAUSE Ed "Moose" 1913 92
Signature
This multi-talented University of Notre Dame athlete basketball baseball track football under Knute Rockne was a three-time basketball All-American; he coached at Notre Dame from 1943-44 and 1946-51 then directed athletics from 1949-81; in 1976 he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and in 2006 into the College Basketball Hall of Fame. Handsome signature in black ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1977 April 4. Fine. With original envelope. Rather scarce. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37585
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KERR Johnny 1932 2009
Signature
This University of Illinois star center helped the Fighting Illini win the 1952 Big Ten Championship; from 1954 to 1965 he played for the Syracuse Nationals and Philadelphia 76ers and was named 3-time NBA All-Star; he became the first coach of the Chicago Bulls in 1966 to 1968 and later became that team's long-time television commentator. Large signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1975 January 24. Near fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37563
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HITCH Lewis R. 1929 2012
Signature
At 6'8" this forward-center and George Mikan teammate was one of the tallest players of the 1950s debuting with the Minneapolis Lakers in 1951 and also playing for the Milwaukee Hawks Rochester Royals and Philadelphia Warriors before retiring in 1957. Bold full signature in black ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1980 March 15. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37553
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DONOVAN Art 1924 2013
Signature
This defensive tackle debuted with the Baltimore Colts in 1950 playing also for the New York Yanks and Dallas Texans before retiring in 1961; on December 28 1958 he played a crucial role in what's now considered one of the most important games in NFL history the title game between the Colts and New York Giants the first NFL overtime game; he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1968. Large bold signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1973 November 17. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37557
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MIKAN George 1924 2005
Signature
"Mr. Basketball" this basketball innovator and ABA co-founder played for the Cgicago American Gears 1946-47 and Minneapolis Lakers 1947-54 1956 winning just about every award imaginable; in 1959 he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Bold full signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1973 March 5. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37570
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HOLZMAN William "Red" 1920 98
Signature
This basketball player for the Rochester Royals and Milwaukee Hawks 1945-54 is remembered as one of the greatest coaches in NBA history leading the New York Knicks from 1967 to 1982 including two championship teams and earning election to the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1985. Bold signature in medium black marker heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1977 February 26. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37555
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PITTS Robert C. 1919 2011
Signature
This University of Arkansas basketball player helped the U.S. basketball team win gold at the 1948 Summer Olympics; he also played for the AAU's Phillips Petroleum Co. 66ers ans was named All-American in 1948. Bold signature in blue ballpoint on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1984 October 16. Fine. With original envelope bearing return address in Pitts' hand. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37565
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TURUNEN Martti 1902 79
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Noted Finnish conductor and choral composer whose group Ylioppilas Laulajat toured the U.S. in the early 1930s. IPS 7 3/4" X 10" n.p. n.y. Good plus. Nice glossy head-and-shoulders portrait of this young Charles Laughton lookalike in suit and tie. On the matte finish mount which is moderately age toned he boldly inscribed and signs along the bottom: "To Mr. Richard Copley / Sincerely yours / Martti Turunen" in black ink. A small crack at lower left crossing Turunen's lest name has been expertly archivally mended. Copley 1876-1939 was a well-known New York concert manager. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37166
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VIKTOR Vaszy 1903 79
Inscribed Photograph Signed
This famed Hungarian conductor was also a composer of orchestral works cantatas and choral works. IPS Hungarian heavy stock 7�" X 10" n.p. 1937. Fine. A striking and dramatic closeup portrait of a brooding young Viktor handsomely signed and inscribed to "Mr. Copley" -- Richard Copley 1876-1939 a well-known New York concert manager in Hungarian in a light area at lower right in bold black ink. Quite handsome and most unusual. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37115
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LIST Emanuel 1888 1967
Inscribed Photograph Signed
This Austrian-born American operatic bass singer appeared with the Berlin State Opera for much of the 1920s but moved to America in 1933 because of his Jewish heritage and appeared with the Metropolitan Opera for many years retiring in 1952. IPS 6" X 10" n.p. n.y. Near fine. Top half is a printed image of an ornately framed sepia-tone image of List in period costume singing and hoisting a glass; below this is the printed message: "Baron Ochs from 'Rosenkavalier' / Wishes you luck and all good cheer / For Christmas and the coming year! / Profit!" Below this List pens "To my dear Richard Copley in friendly remembrance / Emanuel List." Copley 1876-1939 was a well-known New York concert manager. His top line is a bit light his huge signature beneath more so -- but still legible. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37118
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SHERIDAN Frank 1898 1962
Inscribed Photograph Signed
This classical American pianist was a student of Harold Bauer and himself a respected teacher; his wife was concert singer Elizabeth Poole-Jones. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. ca. 1935. Near fine. Handsome matte finish half-length portrait of a young Sheridan in pin-striped three-piece suit seated with legs crossed one hand clutching a cigarette and the other presumably a music score. In a dark area at lower right Sheridan signs and inscribes boldly in white ink: "For / Richard Copley / In Sincere / appreciation / Frank Sheridan." Great contrast. Copley 1876-1939 Sheridan's manager a well-known New York concert manager. A superb brooding portrait by Arnold Genthe 1869-1942 renowned photographer with his imprint at lower left. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37165
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TOWNSEND Stephen S. ? ?
Inscribed Photograph Signed
This Louisiana-bred baritone became a noted singer around the turn of the century as well as an educator and composer of such songs as "Forever and a Day" 1905; he was the highest paid choral conductor in the United states leading such groups as the Boston Symphony ORchestra Chorus; in 1984 a biography of him was published. Spectacular oversize IPS 10�" X 14" n.p. 1925. Very good. Bit of inoffensive �" damage at upper right edge running down 2" but well outside the outer printed border and easily matted out. Striking and dramatic reproduction of a head-and-shoulders pencil portrait by a W. Strasser of an older Townsend in suit and tie signed and inscribed huge and bold in brown ink just below his image: "To Richard Copley / with the best regards of / Stephen S. Townsend / 1925." Copley 1876-1939 was a well-known New York concert manager. Unusual and quite handsome. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37107
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ROCKWELL Charles W. ? ?
Signature
This important federal bureaucratic position was held from 1849 to 1853 by this Connecticut legislator. Closing portion of a Letter Signed 3 3/4" X 1 3/4" n.p. Washington DC n.y. ca. 1850. Near fine. Tipped to slightly larger sheet. Reads in full: "I am very respectfully / Your Obt Servt / C-W. Rockwell / Commissioner of Customs" -- the text secretarial the signature Rockwell's. An important position in its day overseeing the U.S. Customs Service which provided the main source of revenue for the federal government. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37180
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CAIN Noble 1896 1977
Inscribed Photograph Signed
This choral director of Northwestern University and musical director of NBC Radio achieved reknown for his numerous a cappella compositions most notably "Chillun Come on Home" -- which made the Chicago Acappella Choir" in great demand. IPS 7�" X 9�" Chicago IL 1935 October 25. Near fine. A striking sepia-tone head-and-shoulders Maurice Seymour portrait of a young Cain nicely signed and inscribed in black ink in a light area at lower right: "To the 'grand old man' / of Choral Music / with deepest appreciation / and best wishes / Noble Cain / 10-25-35 Chicago / Richard E. Copley Esq." Copley 1876-1939 was a well-known New York concert manager. Most handsome and unusual. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37116
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ROBSON Eleanor 1879 1979
Inscribed Photograph Signed
This English-born American actress for whom George Bernard Shaw penned "Major Barbara" in 1907 but which she never performed debuted in New York in 1900 and was the toast of Broadway for a decade; she was the first woman to serve on the board of directors of the Metropolitan Opera Association and founded the Metropolitan Opera Guild. IPS 6�" X 8�" n.p. 1901. Near fine. Full-length sepia-tone portrait of a young Robson sitting sidesaddle on a chair the chair's back facing the viewer with her hands atop the backrest and her head resting thereon casting a come-hither look. In a light area just below this striking image she signs and inscribes boldly in black ink: "To dear Miss Fred -- / with love / Eleanor Robson / 1901." An exceptionally early piece. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37117
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ALLIBONE S. Austin 1816 89
Autograph Letter Signed
Legendary American lexicographer and editor who compiled the mammoth "Critical Dictionary of English Literature" 1858. ALS 1p 4 3/4" X 7 3/4" Philadelphia PA 1859 March 19. Addressed to John W. Francis M.D. 1789-1861 an influential physician and New York Historical Society. Near fine. Interesting content concerning John Pintard 1759-1844 a merchant and philanthropist who helped found the New York Historical Society. In part: "I recently saw a notice of your intention to publish a collection of the writings of John Pintard Is this true Is the publication certain; and when; and in how many volumes and size 8vo of vols. Did he ever publish any pamphlets or. papers and in Collections N. York Hist. Society Did he publish such papers" Boldly penned exmple. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37181
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YATES Richard 1815 73
Free-Franked Signature / Unsigned Portrait
The Civil War governor of Illinois 1861-65 also served as representative 1851-55 and senator 1865-71. Bold and handsome "Richd Yates / USS" tan 3�" X 1" slip n.p. n.y. Fine. Though not dated this would have been a free-franking signature clipped from a type of envelope commonly used by Congressman and dates to Yates' Senate period. Accompanied by an outstanding 1860s vintage steel-engraved portrait heavy stock 6" X 9" engraved by J.C. Buttre of New York and captioned "Eminent Loyal Governors" in ornate flowing typeface along the lower margin. Head-and-shoulders portrait of 13 Union governors each within a small oval border; Yates appears near the upper left. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37205
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BEECHER Henry Ward 1813 87
Autograph Note Signed / Unsigned Portrait
Few 19th century clergymen achieved the level of household-name fame and influence as this renowned Congregationalist minister the most fiery of the fire and brimstone preachers; the brother of writer Harriet Beecher Stowe of "Uncle Tom's Cabin" fame Beecher too was an outspoken social reformer abolitionist and lecturer whose oratory made him wildly popular; pastor of Plymouth Church in Brooklyn New York from 1847 on his meteoric popularity waned later in life only with a scandalous adultery charge brought against him. ANS 1p 4�" X 6" n.p. n.y. likely ca. 1880. Very good. Inoffensive mounting traces on verso. Arranges a meeting. In part: "I have put down in my book tuesday Decr 2d. for you. I shall leave N.Y. in the 8 o'clock a.m. train & stop at the Girard House. Unless sick I do not expect to miss a second time in one Season." Nicely penned. "Girard House" was a large and famous Philadelphia hotel. Accompanied by an outstanding 1860s vintage steel-engraved portrait heavy stock 5 3/4" X 9" engraved by J.C. Buttre of New York and titled "Eminent Opponents of the Slave Power" in ornate flowing type along the lower margin. Near fine. Fine head-and-shoulders portraits of 12 noted abolitionists each within a small oval border: John Quincy Adams at the top and beneath him the triumvirate of John Greenleaf Whittier Wendell Phillips and Charles Sumner; surrounding this quartette are clockwise from top William Lloyd Garrison Joshua R. Giddings Cassius M. Clay Benjamin Lundy Owen Lovejoy Gerrit Smith William Cullen Bryant and Henry Ward Beecher. A great pair. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37206
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HALLAM Henry 1777 1859
Autograph Letter Signed
This renowned English historian is remembered for "The View of the State of Europe during the Middle Ages" 1818 "The Constitutional History of England" 1827 and "Introduction to the Literature of Europe in the 15th 16th and 17th Centuries" 1838-39; his son Arthur died in 1833 at age 22 and is immortalized in Tennyson's book-length 1850 poem "In Memoriam A.H.H." ALS 2pp recto and verso 4�" X 7�" London "24 Wilton Crescent" 1842 February 5. Addressed to "My dear Sir." Very good. Faint mounting trace. Interesting content almost certainly concerning Matthew Arnold's father Thomas Arnold 1795-1842 and his just-published "Sermons: Christian Life Its Hopes Fears and Close." Writes Hallam in part: "I return you Dr Arnold's Sermons with many thanks. They show all that characteristic independence of mind which almost amounts to originality & perhaps does produce an original component in the Dr himself though no one idea may be absolutely novel. It appears to me he has taken very good ground in his arguments against the school but not the most popular ground." Four months after Hallam wrote this Arnold died at the age of 46. Boldly penned in Hallam's usual less-than-legible scrawl. An excellent content example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 37209
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ALBONI Marietta 1826 94
Signature and Portrait
This famed Italian contralto opera singer is considered one of the greatest of the 19th century and was enormously popular in performances throughout Europe from the 1840s through the 1870s. Bold full signature "Mari'a Pepoli nata Alboni" dated "Londra 12 Juglio 1872" London 12 june 1872 on a 4 3/4" X 1 3/4" slip. Very good. This has been neatly tipped to the blank lower margin of a handsome 6" X 9" steel engraved portrait of her -- a half-length likeness of a very young Alboni clutching a cape about her a sheaf of rolled-up music in left hand. Interesting and attractive. unknown
Bookseller reference : 36990
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SAINT MALO Alfredo de 1898 ?
Signed Program
Panama's most renowned violinist studied in Paris and hit the international scene in the 1920s performing throughout Europe and America to listeners as disparate as Mussolini and President and Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt; later named director of Panama's National Conservatory of Music; a Panamanian music festival is named in his honor. Signed Program 8" X 10" 4pp Washington DC 1959 January 29. Near fine. Single horizontal fold. Program for Saint-Malo's performance at the Hall of the Americas on behalf of the Pan American Union. On the second page above a printed biography of him and alongside his portrait Saint-Malo signs large and bold in black ink adding "Sinceramente." Third page consists of the evening's performance which included music by Aaron Copland and Maurice Ravel. unknown
Bookseller reference : 36989
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DURBIN Deanna 1921 2013
Inscribed Photograph Signed
This Canadian actress's musicals rescued Universal Studios from bankruptcy in the 1930s and made her a major young acting and singing star through the 1940s when she quit at the top. IPS 6�" X 4�" n.p. n.d. Fine. Matte finish book photograph a closeup still from the 1940 romantic musical "Spring Parade" showing Durbin flirting with a uniformed Robert Cummings inscribed and signed by her small but bold in black fineline: "Best always / Deanna Durbin / David." Charming piece. unknown
Bookseller reference : 36818
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JANSEN Dan
Full Circle: An Autobiography
New York: Villard Books 1994. Hardcover. 8vo. Red cloth spine with gilt lettering and red paper over boards. 215pp. Illustrations. Fine. A tight attractive first edition of the American speed skater's memoir signed huge and bold by him in black marker on the half-title page. Lacks jacket else superb. Villard Books hardcover
Bookseller reference : 36566 ISBN : 0679438017 9780679438014
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JOHNSON Van 1916 2008
Inscribed Photograph Signed
The freckled red-haired American golden boy of numerous films of the 1940s and '50s -- most memorably "Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo" 1944 and "The Caine Mutiny" 1954 -- continued appearing in films and on television into the 1980s. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. circa 1960. Very good. Faint inoffensive tape stain at each corner. Glossy head-and-shoulders portrait of Johnson in suit and tie facing right head turned toward the camera and grinning slyly left hand on cheek. In a light area at lower left he inscribes and signs huge and bold: "To Don -- / Kindest regards -- / Van Johnson" in thickish dark blue ink. An outstanding vintage example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 36505
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RITTER Tex 1905 74
Inscribed Photograph Signed
The father of "Three's Company" television star John Ritter was a popular country music singer and cowboy actor in many films of the 1930s and '40s; in 1964 he was the fifth inductee into the Country Music Hall of Fame. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. 1962. Near fine. Handsome glossy half-length portrait of a smiling Ritter in western garb hand clutching cowboy hat. At upper left he boldly inscribes and signs in blue ballpoint: "To my friend -- Donald Burnell / Wishing you / all the Best! / Tex / Ritter / 1962." In the fine print below the bottom edge of the image for some reason Ritter neatly scribbled out the "1955" copyright year. A lovely example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 36508
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MARHEFKA Joseph C. 1902 2003
Autograph Note Signed / Autograph Note
Well-known Lafayette University football star who played halfback on their 1921 national championship team -- the last living member of that team at his death; later a running back for the Pottsville Maroons and Philadelphia Quakers. ANS 1p 5�" X 7" Easton PA 1977 May 31. Addressed to Richard C. Laade. Near fine. In response to a plea also present from this researcher "attempting to locate a number of Lafayette alumni who have played in the N.F.L." Marhefka replies boldly in blue ballpoint in part: "In addition to making necessary corrections I have added three names of Laf. alumni who were quite prominent in pro football their names are Leonard Brunner '24 Bull Lowe '19 and John Scott '19." The researcher's 8�" X 11" query for assistance in locating Lafayette alumni is present on which Marhefka has inked the names he referred to. With original envelope addressed in Marhefka's hand and signed again. unknown
Bookseller reference : 36507
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ARDEN Eve 1912 90
Signature and Inscription / Unsigned Photograph
Popular film actress best remembered for her 1948-56 radio later television series "Our Miss Brooks." Large and bold "Best of Luck / to Donald Burnell / Sincerely / Eve Arden" in blue ballpoint on an oddly-trimmed slip roughly 4�" X 4" n.p. n.y. ca. 1960. Good plus. Several small tape stains at margins slightly touching upon several letters. Accompanied by a modern high-quality black and white 10" X 8" glossy photograph a scene from the 1953 comedy "The Lady Wants Mink" depicting Arden in mink coat talking to William Demarest. Fine. Despite flaws the signature and inscription are attractive -- a charming pair. unknown
Bookseller reference : 36541
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CICERI Leo A. 1924 70
Signature
This highly-regarded Canadian actor appeared on stage in Shakespearian productions and in a small number of films before his tragic death in a car crash at age 46. Large bold full signature and "Stratford National Co. of Canada" in black ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1970 February 28. Fine. With original envelope. A choice example in his handsome script penned just six months before his untimely death on August 17 1970. unknown
Bookseller reference : 36487
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HIRSCHFELD Al 1903 2003
Signed Print
Renowned and prolific caricaturist whose inimitable style captured hundreds of actors in the pages of the "New York Times" from 1929 until his death. Signed Print heavy stock 6�" X 4�" n.p. 1983 March 9. Fine. Untitled print of this Hirschfeld group scene from the 1979 production of Giuseppe Verdi's 1849 opera "Luisa Miller" depicting Placido Domingo and Renata Scotto in the foreground and Bonaldo Giaiotti Sherrill Milnes and James Morris in the background. At lower right directly above his tiny printed signature Hirschfeld signs beautifully in his usual black fineline dating it "3/9/83." RENATA SCOTTO born 1934 signs huge and bold in black fineline across the bottom and JAMES MORRIS born 1947 signs handsomely in black fineline across his caricature at right just above Hirschfeld. A delightful piece signed by artist and two performers. unknown
Bookseller reference : 36445
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BAIN Conrad 1923 2013
Signature / Unsigned Photograph
This Canadian-born actor of stage and screen is best remembered as Bea Arthur's nemesis on television's "Maude" 1972-78 and as beloved father figure Philip Drummond on "Diff'rent Strokes" 1978-86. Bold large signature in black fineline heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. Fine. Accompanied by a glossy 8" X 10" "Diff'rent Strokes" cast a formal "wedding photo" from the 1984 season showing Bain and his two adopted boys in tuxedoes his daughter in formal gown bride Dixie Carter clutching wedding bouquet and her son also in tuxedo. Fine. A fun pair. unknown
Bookseller reference : 36444
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FREEDMAN Lew
Game of My Life: Memorable Stories of Bears Football
Champaign IL: Sports Publishing 2006. Hardcover. Small 4to. Black paper over boards pictorial dust jacket. xii 225pp 1p ad. Illustrations. Fine/near fine. Tight handsome first edition -- with choice autograph addition: This copy has been extra-illustrated with signatures of 13 of the book's 26 football player contributors all signed on special heavy stock 5" X 3" cards tipped into the appropriate chapter. All original transmittal envelopes for these signatures are present as well -- the perfect bookmarks! -- housed in a separate archival sleeve. In the order in which they appear with relevant details: DICK BUTKUS born 1942 in black fineline dated in his hand 11 October 1971; HARLON HILL 1932-2013 in black ballpoint dated in his hand 16 December 1988; RICK CASARES 1931-2013 in blue ballpoint dated in his hand 4 December 1971 with "Best Regards" added; MIKE DITKA born 1939 in brown fineline dated in his hand 20 November 1973; STAN JONES 1931-2010 in red fineline dated in his hand 21 September 1974; DOUG ATKINS 1930-2015 in black ballpoint dated in his hand 27 March 1974; RICH PETITBON born 1938 in black fineline dated in his hand 21 October 1988; J.C. CAROLINE born 1933 in blue fineline dated in his hand 21 November 1975; ROSEY TAYLOR born 1937 in blue ballpoint dated in his hand 11 November 1979; JOE FORTUNATO born 1930 in blue ballpoint dated in his hand 28 March 1974 with "Chicago Bears" added beneath; GALE SAYERS born 1943 in blue ballpoint dated in his hand 20 March 1974; MATT SUHEY born 1958 in black fineline dated in his hand 5 November 1981; and GARY FENCIK born 1954 in orange fineline dated in his hand 11 December 1976. A unique copy that would be difficult to duplicate; 4 of these 13 signers are deceased and all had noteworthy careers with the Chicago Bears. Sports Publishing hardcover
Bookseller reference : 36333 ISBN : 1596701005 9781596701007
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CLARY Jack
Pro Football's Great Moments
New York: Bonanza Books 1989. Hardcover. Small 4to. Blue paper over boards pictorial dust jacket. 313pp. Extensive illustrations. Very goodfine. Small remainder mark on top page edges. Tight attractive reprint edition an updated version of the 1983 title "30 Yerars of Pro Football's Great Moments." Bonanza Books hardcover
Bookseller reference : 36315 ISBN : 0517691892 9780517691892
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SUCKOW Ruth 1892 1960
Typed Note Signed
This bestselling Iowa-born novelist always returned to her roots in such renowned works as "The Folks" 1934 and other Midwest classics. TNS 1p heavy stock 5�" X 3�" postal card Cedar Falls IA 1937 September 20. Addressed to Owen Davies Bookseller. Very good. Brief note on manila stock to a Chicago bibliopole reading in part: "Thanks very much for your cards in regard to the two Grant books. However I have succeeded in finding both of them since I made the request." Beneath her bold signature in black ink she also adds "Mrs. F.R. Nuhn." Presumably Suckow needed these books for research on an upcoming book. An interesting attractive example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 36264
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KAHN Roger
A Season in the Sun
New York: Harper & Row 1977. Hardcover. 8vo. Terra Cotta cloth spine and tan paper over boards pictorial dust jacket. 175pp. Very good/near fine. Faint mark at lower left of front flyleaf from bookplate removal; faint spotting of page edges. A tight and attractive first edition. Harper & Row hardcover
Bookseller reference : 36268 ISBN : 0060122463 9780060122461
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LYON Francis D. 1905 96
Signature
This American film editor and later film director won the Academy Award along with Robert Parrish for film editing of the 1947 film "Body and Soul." Bold full signature in blue fineline heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1994 January 24. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 36391
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BETTGER Lyle 1915 2003
Signature and Inscription
One of those character actors you love to hate in films such as "Union Station" 1950 "The Greatest Show on Earth" 1952 as elephant handler Klaus "The Lone Ranger" 1956 and "Gunfight at the OK Corral" 1957. Large bold "To Richard -- / with all good / wishes -- / Lyle Bettger" in black ballpoint heavy stock 5�" X 3�" card n.p. Honolulu HI n.y. September 1987. Fine. A great later life example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 36399
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SANDBURG Carl Centennial
Signed First Day Cover
Renowned Illinois poet and Lincoln biographer 1878-1967 the centennial of whose birth occasioned the issuance of a U.S. postage stamp and commemorative celebrations. Signed First Day Cover 6�" X 3�" cancelled in Galesburg Illinois on 6 January 1978 and with "First Day of Issue" marked. 13-cent "Carl Sandburg" stamp at upper right. Fine. Galesburg was Carl Sandburg's birth place and is where his ashes reside and Knox College that city's noted liberal arts college hosted major Sandburg centenary celebrations. This FDC has been boldly signed by seven noted Sandburg figures who gathered there for ceremonies and a symposium -- a "Who's Who" of Sandburg Studies. In order: NORTH CALLAHAN 1908-2004 award-winning historian whose many volumes on American history include "Carl Sandburg: Lincoln of Our Literature"; HERMAN R. MUELDER 1905-88 noted historian and authority on Midwestern history; CONSTANT R. JOHNSON b. 1922 pastor of Galesburg's Trinity Lutheran Church; WILLIAM M. ANDERSON president of Carl Sandburg College in Galesburg; MARGARET SANDBURG 1911-97 Carl Sandburg's eldest daughter; FREDERICK I. OLSON 1916-2003 noted historian and authority on Milwaukee history; ALAN SWANSON professor of Scandinavian; and lastly though she wasn't involved in this symposium PENELOPE NIVEN biographer whose works include the 1993 "Carl Sandburg: A Biography." This striking FDC is accompanied by the 16-page 4to booklet "Carl Sandburg Centenary" Knox College's program to these activities which includes biographies and photographs of these symposium speakers. unknown
Bookseller reference : 36421
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SCHIRA Francesco 1809 83
Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
Maltese-English composer. AMuQS 1p 10" X 5�" London England 1879 February 12. Good. Heavy mounting traces on verso. On heavy stock lined music notation paper Schira pens large and bold several lines of words and music from an unidentified religious composition with different parts "Sopra" "Contr" "Tenore" "Basso" labeled. Interesting and quite attractive -- as well as uncommon. unknown
Bookseller reference : 28665
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BARFORD George 1913 98
Signed First Day Cover
This American artist and photographer collaborated with reknowned photographer Laszlo Moholy-Nagy on a series of photograms in the 1930s before becoming a long-time Illinois State University art professor; in 1968 he won the competition for the U.S. stamp honoring the Illinois sesquicentennial. Signed First Day Cover 6�" X 3�" cancelled in Shawneetown Illinois on 1968 February 12 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single 6-cent "Illinois 1818 1968" stamp at upper right. Fine. At lower left the artist signs and inscribes it handsomely in blue fountain pen: "for Paul Johnston / 2/28/68 / George Barford." Small portion of original transmittal envelope also present. A perfect example of this exceptional stamp perfectly inscribed and signed by its creator. unknown
Bookseller reference : 25191
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FELL Norman 1924 98
Document Signed
This American actor appeared in such films as "Ocean's 11" 1960 "It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World" 1963 "PT 109" 1963 "The Graduate" 1967 "Bullitt" 1968 and "Catch 22" 1970 but will forever be remembered as "Mr. Roper" on the television sitcom "Three's Company" 1976-81 for which he won a Golden Globe Award in 1979. DS 2pp 8�" X 14" Beverly Hills CA 1983 February 2. Very good. Printed William Morris Agency "General Materials and Packages" contract between the talent agency and Fell -- two full pages of standard boilerplate language signed at the conclusion by Fell in black fineline at lower right. Accompanied by an unsigned 8" X 10" glossy portrait of Fell around this time. unknown
Bookseller reference : 36442
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WEAVER Earl 1930 2013
Signature
The Baltimore Orioles long-time manager 1968-82 and 1985-86 is remembered for the titles his team earned and also for being ejected before during and after more games than just about any manager; he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1996. Bold handsome signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. June 5. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 36440
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DECLARATION OF INTENTION / ALLEN Leo E. 1898 1973
Partly-Printed Document Signed
This long-term Republican representative from U.S. Grant's adoptive hometown of Galena Illinois served this district in Northwestern Illinois for fourteen terms 1933-61. Partly-printed DS 1p 8�" X 11" Jo Daviess County IL 1926 October 15. Very good. Faint age toning. "Declaration of Intention" document issued by the U.S. Department of Labor Naturalization Service for one Andrew Boeckl a 24-year-old marble worker from Bavaria Germany who had arrived in New York in 1924. Most interesting is the printed text noting that "It is my bona fide intention to renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince potentate state or sovereignty and particularly to The German Reich" these last three words inked in -- but better yet is the following printed text: "I am not an anarchist; I am not a polygamist nor a believer in the practice of polygamy." Entirely filled out in Allen's attractive hand in black ink and at lower right as clerk of the circuit court he signs boldly. A delightful provocative period piece reminiscent of the oaths of allegiance signed by Confederate soldiers at the close of the Civil War. The Third Reich and anarchy statements are classic 1920s with fascism encroaching upon Europe and anarchists such as Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman capturing the headlines. The polygamy content seems a bit less obvious no waves of anti-polygamy sentiment sweeping the country but simply represents a typical post-World War One reaction against extremism of any sort. unknown
Bookseller reference : 36435
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SILVERMAN Brian editor
Going Going Gone. The History Lore and Mystique of the Home Run
New York: HarperCollins Publishers 2000. Hardcover. Introduction by David Halberstam. 4to. Black cloth spine and brown paper over boards pictorial dust jacket. xix 167pp. Numerous illustrations many Color. Fine/near fine. A superb tight first edition. HarperCollins Publishers hardcover
Bookseller reference : 36216 ISBN : 0061051659 9780061051654
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RIGER Robert
Best Plays of the Year: 1963 -- A Documentary of Pro Football in the National Football League
Englewood Cliffs NJ: Prentice-Hall Inc 1964. Hardcover. 4to. Blue cloth with gilt lettering and decoration red paper over boards slipcase with paper pictorial label. 96pp. Color frontispiece extensive illustrations s line drawings pictorial endpapers. Fine/very good. Faint edgewear to slipcase. A tight and superb first edition of this "Second Annual Edition" of this projected series which apparently only issued for the 1962 and 1963 seasons. Riger 1924-95 was a noted sports illustrator and photographer. Prentice-Hall Inc hardcover
Bookseller reference : 36212
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LINCOLN Abraham Philatelic
Group of Six Postal Covers
Group of 6 unusual postal covers created by Lincoln scholar Thomas I. Starr 1903-65 noted Lincoln scholar from Detroit Michigan whose publications include "Lincoln Belonged to a Great Fraternity" 1936 "A Lost Speech of Abraham Lincoln" 1936 and "Lincoln's Kalamazoo Address Against Extending Slavery" 1941. Six identical 6�" X 3�" envelopes each bearing the then-new 3-cent Lincoln stamp at upper right and at upper left printed in brown ink a profile portrait of Lincoln alongside the tiny printed text quoting Lincoln's well-known reply when told that a new city in Logan County Illinois was to be named after him "You'd better not do that for I never knew anything named Lincoln that amounted to much.". Starr typed his Detroit name/address at lower center and mailed these to cities across the country with the word "Lincoln" in them having them cancelled on Lincoln's birthday 12 February 1933 and signed by the postmaster of those cities. Thus the envelope cancelled in Lincoln California has "K.M. Fleming p.m." penned at lower left the envelope cancelled in Lincolnton Georgia has "J.M. Wilkes P.M. / Lincolnton Ga." penned at upper left the envelope cancelled in Lincolnville Kansas has "Axel F. illegible / P.M." penned at upper left the envelope cancelled in Lincolnville Center Maine has "R.S. Knight / Lincolnville Ctr. / Me." penned at upper left the envelope cancelled in Lincolnton North Carolina has "Giles B. Goodson / Postmaster / Lincolnton NC" penned at upper left and the envelope cancelled in Lincoln Arkansas has "H.T. Sluth P.M." penned at upper right. A fun odd group. unknown
Bookseller reference : 35975
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SARLIN Eric editor
White Dwarf: The Games Workshop Monthly Hobby Magazine -- November 2003
Glen Burnie MD: Games Workshop 2003. Paperback. Small 4to. Stiff glazed pictorial wrappers. 144pp. Extensive color illustrations. Fine. Tight and pristine issue of this monthly devoted to Tolkien-inspired fantasy wargaming. Games Workshop paperback
Bookseller reference : 36037
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SARLIN Eric editor
White Dwarf: The Games Workshop Monthly Hobby Magazine -- October 2003
Glen Burnie MD: Games Workshop 2003. Paperback. Small 4to. Stiff glazed pictorial wrappers. 136pp. Extensive color illustrations. Fine. Tight and pristine issue of this monthly devoted to Tolkien-inspired fantasy wargaming. Games Workshop paperback
Bookseller reference : 36035
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SULLIVAN John Whiting ca. 1801 ?
Autograph Letter Signed
This prominent Boston businessman and partner in the import/export firm Sullivan and Barbour may have been the son of the Revolutionary War general John Sullivan according to some sources though other evidence suggests not; he was also secretary of the United States Land Company and other similar concerns; his wife Marian Dix 1802-60 was sister of General John A. Dix and a noted composer best known for her hit song "The Blue Juniata"; together the Sullivans were well-known Boston socialites. ALS 1p integral address leaf 7 3/4" X 9 3/4" Washington DC 1865 March 13. Addressed to Brigadier General Edward A. Wild 1825-91 commander of the famed black infantry brigade popularly known as "Wild's African Brigade." Near fine. Wild married Sullivan's daughter Frances Ellen in 1855. Sullivan writes to his son-in-law in part: "I commend to your acquaintance & regard my friend Geo. May Powell Esq of the Internal Revenue Department; who is the son of an excellent and lamented friend of mine. Mr P. has attracted attention and favor in the highest quarters by his very able writings upon finance & taxation -- and for his superior genius as an inventor of note and his many excellencies as a gentleman a christian." Powell 1835-1905 was a statistician with the U.S. Treasury Department during the Civil War after which he became a noted social reformer philanthropist publisher "Bible geographer" involving his travels through Egypt and Palestine and inventor. An intriguing item from this Boston noteworthy to his famed son-in-law regarding a renowned Renaissance man of the day. Interestingly Sullivan writes just after the end of the Civil War and about one month after Abraham Lincoln's famed visit to Richmond shortly before his assassination -- Wild's men were among those troops who witnessed this event. Since this letter was given to Powell who could have read it rather than sent my mail it's not cancelled it's formal with the father-in-law addressing his son-in-law as "My dear General.". unknown
Bookseller reference : 36132
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