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CLAY, Lucius D (1897-1978)
Signed Postal Cover / Unsigned Photograph
As commander of U.S. forces in Germany 1947-49 Clay was in charge of the 1948 Berlin Airlift. Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Marietta Georgia the city of Clay's birth on 1972 April 23 the date of Clay's birth. Fine. Single 6-cent "Dwight D. Eisenhower" stamp and 2-cent "Frank Lloyd Wright" stamp at right. In addition an appropriate 32-cent "Berlin Airlift delivers food and fuel in 1948-49 blockade" stamp added in later years -- cancelled appropriately at Berlin Station APO on 1998 June 26. No decorative cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address. At the center Clay signs large and bold in black fineline adding "Gen USA Ret." NOT a First Day Cover but an enterprising collector created this unique cover cancelled in appropriate places on appropriate dates. Accompanied by an absolutely superb and itself scarce 8" X 10" news agency photograph International News Photo of 7 October 1947 depicting Clay in uniform and two others leaving a military airplane; caption running alongside reads in part "U.S. Ambassador to Russia W. Bedell Smith and Lt. General Lucius Clay Commander of American Occupation Forces in Germany followed by Ambassador Robert D. Murphy political advisor to the commander in chief in Germany as they arrived today from Russia and Germany for conferences with the State Dept. White House and Dept. for National Defense to discuss means of combatting the new Soviet move to block the Marshall Plan." A fine pair. unknown
Référence libraire : 25102
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BRICKNER, Barnett R (1892-1958)
Signed Pamphlet
This influential American rabbi first served in Toronto where he joined the reform movement and founded the "Canadian Jewish Review"; in 1925 he became rabbi at Congregation Anshe Chesed in Cleveland serving until his death; among his many noteworthy activities such as debating Clarence Darrow in 1928 was supervising Jewish armed forces chaplains during World War Two; even touring the fronts at FDR's request to inspect and visit all chaplains -- making him the first rabbi ever awarded the Medal of Merit for his war efforts; author many books such as "The History of Jews in Cincinnati." Signed Pamphlet "Overcoming Inferiority Complexes." 8vo. Self-cover. 6pp. Near fine. Mild even age toning. Offprint from "The Jewish Review and Observer" of Cleveland. At upper right of the front cover below the title Rabbi Brickner signs boldly in brown fountain pen. An uncommon Judaica signature on an uncommon leaflet. unknown
Référence libraire : 28241
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CARTAN, Jean (1906-32)
Autograph Letter Signed
French composer. Rare ALS in French 2pp 8¼" X 10½" n.p. n.y. September 4. Near fine. Long chatty letter with much musical content. In part: "I finished a new collection of songs. It is made up of Two Sonnets of Mallarme that I will show you when I get back if you so desire. Obviously I will be very happy if someone plays my cantata for chorus because it is an important work and I would love very much to hear it." Having died at age twenty-six Cartan's autograph is quite scarce and good music content letters rare. Comes with a TLS in French from what may have been Cartan's agent dated 21 April 1932 just after Cartan's death presenting this Cartan letter to music critic Irving Schwerke 1893-1975. unknown
Référence libraire : 25089
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RICHARDS, Ralph C (1856-1925)
Signed Greeting Card
This American career railroad executive championed public safety in 1913 by helping to organize the National Safety Council a U.S. government chartered agency that helps to protect the safety of Americans at home on the roads and at work which he served as its fifth president. Bold full signature heavy stock 5" X 3½" card n.p. n.d. Very good. Slight abrasion along lower edge; mounting traces on verso. Handsomely printed "Christmas Greetings / and Best Wishes for Your Happiness / in the New Year" at center with a lovely printed and embossed color candle image above and Richards' signature in brown fountain pen below. A neglected public safety pioneer. unknown
Référence libraire : 24604
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TREMPER, Overton (1906-90)
Signature and Inscription
This outfielder debuted with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1927 lasting two seasons. Choice signature and "Brooklyn Dodgers / 1927-1928 / Outfielder Bat - R. / Throw R." in black fountain pen heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1989 March 2. Near fine. Very slight smudge to "/89" in date portion. With original envelope with zip code penned in by Tremper. Most attractive and rather uncommon. unknown
Référence libraire : 23965
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HURST, Fannie (1889-1968)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Popular American novelist and playwright. IPS 5½" X 9" n.p. 1956 n.d. Fine. Charming early portrait of Hurst with her dog inscribed boldly in bright red ink "To / Kay / with regard / and / regards" signed and dated with a tiny sketch of a flower. Most attractive and unusual. unknown
Référence libraire : 14882
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DOWNEY, Fairfax (1893-1990)
Autograph Quotation Signed
American author of such Civil War classics as "The Guns at Gettysburg" and about fifty other titles on history and military themes. AQS 1p 6 3/4" X 3 3/4" n.p. n.d. Fine. Amusing piece of doggerel verse titled "To Margaret Bruderlin On Her Graduation." Quite likely unpublished. unknown
Référence libraire : 13942
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McREYNOLDS, James C (1862-1946)
Document Signed
This jurist served briefly as attorney general 1913-14 but is best remembered for his long stint as Supreme Court associate justice 1914-41 and attorney general under Wilson 1913-14. Partly-printed DS initials 1p 7" X 10½" Washington DC 1941 November 10. Near fine. "Printer's Proof" for McReynolds' entry in the 1942-43 edition of "Who's Who in America" initialed dated and OK'd by McReynolds. An interesting and unusual mini-biography. unknown
Référence libraire : 29359
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DICEY, Edward (1832-1911)
Autograph Letter Signed
English journalist and editor of the "London Observer" 1870-89. ALS 1p 4½" X 7¼" London England n.y. 1861-65 November 14. Addressed to "Holmes" probably the American poet Oliver Wendell Holmes. Fine. Civil War date letter introducing Holmes to "my friend George Sala whose name is probably known to you as an English writer and who is about to visit the United States as Special Correspondent of the 'Daily Telegraph.'" Sala 1828-95 served as the London newspaper's Civil War correspondent. unknown
Référence libraire : 14857
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HECHT, George J (1895-1980)
Typed Note Signed / Inscribed Photograph Signed
This American businessman founded the groundbreaking "Parents' Magazine" in 1926 and ran it until 1978 popularizing scientific findings to aid home child development; he's also legendary among comic book aficionados for founding "True Comics" in 1941. TNS 1p 8½" X 11" New York NY 1956 January 11. Addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Bruno J. Gianetti. Good plus. mildly age toned mainly about the edges; some tape stains on verso bleed through slightly not affecting text. Cordial "I am more than glad to send you the enclosed photograph of myself for the 'book of Georges' you are making for your young son." Boldly signed in blue fountain pen. Also present is the aforementioned IPS 8" X 10" n.p. 1956 January. Near fine. Handsome heavy stock matte finish head-and-shoulders portrait of a silver-haired Hecht in pinstriped suit and tie nicely signed and inscribed by him in a light portion at lower right: "To / George Gianetti / with the best / wishes of / George J. Hecht / Publisher of / Parents' / Magazine / Jan. '56." An unusual pair. unknown
Référence libraire : 31385
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LEE, Benjamin F (?-?)
Autograph Letter Signed
This quartermaster with the 28th Pennsylvania Infantry 1861-62 was later a captain and Adjutant Commissar of Subsistence until the war's end at which time he became personal secretary to Governor John W. Geary 1867-73 a former Union general -- and Lee's brother-in-law. ALS 2pp lettersheet 5" X 7 3/4" Harrisburg PA 1872 October 15. Addressed to George A. Lewis. Very good. Mild bit of soiling; minor mounting trace on blank 4th leaf. On ornate "Executive Chamber" letterhead Lee replies to a cryptic request. In part: "Your favor to the Governor is received. I am directed to say that he cannot give you the desired information By applying to Genl. Meigs Q.M. General U.S. Army you can probably ascertain when the book can be found." Boldly signed along with "Private Secretary." A handsome example neatly and legible penned. unknown
Référence libraire : 31476
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RUSSELL, George (1906-90)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
This auto executive served General Motors for more than half a century beginning in the 1920s becoming vice president in 1956 executive vice president in 1958 and vice chairman in 1967. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. ca. mid-1950s. Fine. Heavy high-quality mat-finish half-length photograph of Russell in suit and tie hands intertwined gazing thoughtfully. In a dark area at lower right he signs and inscribes handsomely in white ink making for superb contrast: "From one George / to another / with best wishes / George Russell." Unusual and quite handsome. unknown
Référence libraire : 31632
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BLANK, Louis (?-1895)
Autograph Document Signed
An interesting figure in the history of the Jewish society known as B'nai B'rith was this San Francisco businessman who served as grand secretary of their San Francisco headquarters for many years; when his real estate dealings failed and the grand lodge appeared to be missing a large amount of funds he committed suicide. ADS 1p 8" X 3¼" San Francisco CA 1893 March 28. Very good. Moderately age toned. "Received of Mr. R.C. Hallowell Thirty-Eight dollars in payment of moneys collected for my account" -- apparently a payment on an I.O.U. Boldly signed in full. Dated two years prior to his suicide this might well relate to the financial difficulties that ultimately ended up in Blank "borrowing" from his lodge and taking his life in despair. A San Francisco oddity. unknown
Référence libraire : 31627
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McDOWELL, William Fraser (1858-1937)
Photograph Signed
This Ohio clergyman and author of popular religious titles such as "Good Ministers of Jesus Christ" 1917 and "Making a Personal Faith" 1924 was an American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church elected in 1904; from 1890 to 1899 he was chancellor of the University of Denver. PS 7" X 9½" n.p. n.y. Near fine. A handsome head-and-shoulders sepia-tone portrait Bachrach of McDowell in later years signed large and bold near the bottom in black ink: "Ever Yours / William Fraser McDowell." Contrast nice though not superb. unknown
Référence libraire : 31630
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ABBOTT, Lyman (1835-1922)
Autograph Note Signed
Influential Congregational clergyman and author who co-edited "Christian Union" with Henry Ward Beecher and succeeded Beecher as pastor of Brooklyn's famed Plymouth Congregational Church. ANS 1p 5" X 8" Cornwall-on-Hudson NY n.y. 1878 November 25. Addressed to showman P.T. Barnum 1810-91. Very good. Lightly age toned. Intriguing if brief: "Your letter respecting Popular Amusements was received too late for this week's issue. It will go in next week & the papers shall be sent as requested." In Abbott's 1922 book "Silhouettes of My Contemporaries" he devotes a chapter to Barnum of whom he was a great admirer. In 1878 Abbott wrote Barnum requesting information about Tom Thumb and on 5 October 1878 received a cordial note in reply from Barnum. Meanwhile in the November 6th and 13th issues of "Christian Union" Reverend Samuel Scoville published a two-art article titled "The Christian View of Popular Amusements." Barnum took issue with some of this Congregationalist minister's views and in the December 4th issue his rebuttal titled simply "Popular Amusements" was published in "Christian Union." This letter then is the magazine's initial response to Barnum's reply to Scoville's criticisms. The article was republished a number of times in other publications and also found its way into Barnum's 1880 autobiography "Struggles and Triumphs; or Forty Years' Recollections. unknown
Référence libraire : 31715
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SMITH, Joseph Sewall (1832-?)
Signature
This Civil War officer served as lieutenant colonel later brevet brigadier general with the Second Corps where he was chief commissary of subsistence; he was awarded the Medal of Honor for his October 27 1864 service at Hatchers's Run Virginia where he led part of a brigade that captured Confederate soldiers and their flag and saved artillery. Clipped portion of a printed Document Signed 8½" X 2¼" n.p. n.y. Near fine. Below the printed line "therein expressed; that their services were rendered as stated and were necessary for the public service" Smith signs in full large and bold in brown ink on a dotted line at lower right. Below his signature his rank "Lt. Col. & Chief / 2nd Corps" is handsomely penned in another hand. Likely clipped from a routine military form of some sort. unknown
Référence libraire : 32497
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HIGGINSON, Francis J (1843-1931)
Autograph Document Signed
The rear admiral who served as commander-in-chief of the North Atlantic Fleet 1901-03 took part in the attack on Fort Sumter saw action aboard the Colorado as part of the Western Gulf Blockading Squadron in 1861-62 and the Judith in Pensacola Harbor and was executive officer on the Housatonic when she was destroyed by a torpedo off Charleston; from 1865-68 he served aboard the Hartford in the Asiatic Squadron. Partly-printed ADS 1p 7½" X 3" Washington DC 1903 July 3. Very good. Check drawn on The Riggs National Bank filled out in Higginson's hand for $25 to John T. Devine and boldly signed. Usual cancellation holes touch upon the signature in several spots but overall a very handsome piece. Vignette of bank at left. unknown
Référence libraire : 16053
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TEMPLE, R (?-?)
Autograph Letter Signed
Perhaps a War of 1812 veteran. perhaps an attorney. perhaps a bureaucrat -- perhaps all of the above! ALS 2pp 8" X 10" Rutland VT 1818 May 16. Addressed to Robert Brent Pay Master General of the U.S. Army. Very good. Mild age toning. Good content appeal on behalf of the wife of a War of 1812 substitute soldier who died in battle. Reads in part: "There are in this vicinity two or three instances where persons served in the detached militia from this state in 1812 as substitutes whose names do not appear on the roll they having answered to the names of those who were drafted. These persons died in the service leaving widows. the widows claims for 5 years half pay is admissable as making proof of their services. permit me to remark in their behalf. it would be extremely unjust to exclude a claim merely because the officer should improperly suffer the name of the drafted man to remain upon the roll." Very interesting discussion of the dilemma of widows of substitute soldiers. unknown
Référence libraire : 22708
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GAMBIER, James (1756-1833)
Free-Franked Envelope
The first Baron Gambier was a noted naval commander; he was the first to break the French line in Howe's victory he led the bombardment of Copenhagen and the 1807 capture of the Danish fleet and he negotiated the 1814 peace with the U.S.; in 1830 he was named admiral of the fleet. Free-franked front portion of envelope irregular 4½" X 2½" tipped to slightly larger sheet Uxbridge England 1825 February 11. Very good. Faint red circular "Free" postal cancellation. Addressed in his hand to "The Revd. T.T. Becher / Southwell / Notts:e" and signed simply "Gambier" at lower left. A handsome piece. unknown
Référence libraire : 16155
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HOLLOWAY, James L, Jr (1898-1984)
Typed Note Signed
This U.S. Navy admiral served as Superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy 1947-50 and as Chief of Naval Personnel 1953-58; commander of U.S. forces in Lebanon 1958. TNS 1p 7" X 8" Washington DC 1957 September 17. Addressed to Gerald L. Arnholt. Near fine. On "Chief of Naval Personnel" letterhead the vice admiral graciously complies with an autograph request. unknown
Référence libraire : 27397
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MULLEN, Chester A (?-?)
Signed Postal Cover
This American sailor who served during World War Two lays claim to fame as being one of very few living persons ever pictured on a U.S. stamp -- his smiling visage appears among a group of swabbies pictured on the U.S. three-cent stamp issued in 1945 titled "U.S. Navy" Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" n.p. n.y. Fine. NOT a First Day Cover but simply an envelope bearing a mint copy of this stamp neither addressed nor mailed. Across the center large and bold Mullen signs in black medium-point marker. Original transmittal envelope cancelled in Des Moines Iowa on 13 February 1976 also present -- as is a small article from a philatelic newspaper undated but circa 1976 picturing this stamp and a "To the Editor" letter from three of Mullen's grandchildren pointing out that the Iwo Jima flagraisers were not the only living persons pictured on a U.S. stamp. Mullen appears at the upper right corner of the group of sailors captured on this stamp his cap cocked jauntily. Highly unusual -- a fun little piece of philatelic history. unknown
Référence libraire : 22981
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PALMER, Williston Birkheimer (1899-1973)
Autograph Document Signed
This U.S. Army general commanded the VII Corps Artillery 1944-45 the 82nd Airborne Division 1950 the 2nd Armored Division 1951 and the X Corps 1952; he served as vice chief of staff for the U.S. Army in 1955 deputy commander in chief of Europe in 1957 and director of military assistance for the Defense Department in 1960. Partly-printed ADS 1p 7 3/4" X 2 3/4" Washington DC 1921 February 9. Very good. Check made out to Geraldine Birkheimer for $40 drawn on the Riggs National Bank whose engraved image appears at left. Usual cancellation perforations not affecting signature. unknown
Référence libraire : 14243
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HANCOCK, Lewis, Jr (1889-1925)
Partly-Printed Autograph Document Signed
This naval officer served as second in command of the ill-fated airship Shenandoah or ZR-I which broke into three parts over Ohio on September 3 1925 killing 14 of her crew of 43; filled with nonflammable helium most of the crew survived the disaster. Partly-printed ADS 1p 6½" X 2 3/4" Washington DC 1924 February 6. Very good. Check drawn on the Riggs National Bank with a handsome vignette of the bank at the left filled out to Wallace Brothers Machine Works for $49.90 and signed by Hancock. Normal cancellation perforations touching upon the recipient's name but not on Hancock's signature. Unusual. unknown
Référence libraire : 20843
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HUDGINS, John M (1872-1906)
Autograph Document Signed
This American naval officer was among those killed in the explosion of the Kearsarge on April 13 1906 at Guantanamo Cuba. Partly-printed ADS 1p 7½" X 3" Washington DC 1903 October 19. Near fine. Usual cancellation perforations slightly affecting text. Check drawn on The Riggs National Bank made out in Hudgins' hand to "Army and Navy Club" in the amount of $10 and boldly signed. Bank vignette at left. unknown
Référence libraire : 25832
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HOBSON, Richmond Pearson (1870-1937)
Signature and Inscription
This American naval commander awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1933 gained fame in 1898 when he sunk the "Merrimac" during a naval maneuver in a channel at Santiago Cuba; from 1907 to 1915 he served as a representative from Alabama. Exceptionally bold and attractive "Compliments of / Richmond Pearson Hobson / with apologies for delay -- / Hong Kong April 21 1900" in brown ink heavy stock 3½" X 2½" card. Very good. Mild age toning; faint mounting traces at a couple corners. A choice example signed near the height of his fame. With original envelope cancelled in the Philippines on 22 May 1900. unknown
Référence libraire : 26947
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MERRILL, Dana T (?-?)
Typed Note Signed
This career Army officer joined the Maine Volunteer Infantry at the outbreak of the Spanish-American War and was active with the 4th Army Corps in World War One; in 1935 he was promoted to brigadier general. TNS1p 7¼" X 10½" Fort Sheridan IL 1935 March 5. Addressed to Louis Thuringer. Near fine. On letterhead of "The Commanding General" Merrill offers a taut "Thank you for your good wishes" and signs boldly in full -- no doubt he was congratulated on his new rank of brigadier general. unknown
Référence libraire : 31368
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SIMONDS, George S (1874-1938)
Autograph Note Signed
After distinguished World War One service this U.S. Army general served as Chief of the War Plans Division of the War Department 1927-31 then in 1932 was named head of the Army War College; served as Deputy Chief of Staff at the War Department 1935-36 and commander of the Fourth Army and IX Corps 1936-38. ANS 1p 7" X 9 3/4" Washington DC 1934 February 20. Addressed to Mr. Thuringer. Very good. Single water spot over several letters though no blurring; else fine clean and attractive. Gracious reply to an autograph request penned large and bold and signed in full on "The Army War College" letterhead. unknown
Référence libraire : 31411
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NOLAN, Dennis E (1872-1956)
Signature and Inscription
This Military Intelligence Hall of Fame inductee was an Army general who served throughout the Spanish-American War Philippine Insurrection and World War One before being chosen by Pershing to oversee the American Expeditionary Force's intelligence operations -- making him America's first G2; he helped organize the Corps of Intelligence Police the army's first counterintelligence organization. Large bold and sloppy "Very cordially yours / D.E. Nolan. / Maj Gen U.S.A." 5½" X 2 3/4" Columbus OH 1931 June 17. Very good. Name/address of Nolan's command from 1927 to 1931 Headquarters Fifth Corps Area purple inkstamped at top edge along with typed date. Autograph material of this military intelligence pioneer is uncommon. unknown
Référence libraire : 31407
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McCOY, Frank R (1874-1954)
Typed Note Signed
This 2nd lieutenant with the 10th Cavalry the famed "Buffalo Soldier's" participated in the charge up San Juan Hill during the Spanish-American War and was wounded; he also served as aide to General Wood in Cuba and the Philippines and then to Major General Theodore Roosevelt; in 1917 he was named member of the General Staff of the American Expeditionary Forces and commanded the 63rd Infantry Brigade. TNS 1p 7¼" X 10½" Chicago IL 1935 Mat 2. Addressed to Louis Thuringer. Very good. Some mild wrinkling. On letterhead of "War Department / Headquarters Sixth Corps Area" McCoy regrets he hasn't a photograph to send but hopes "this letter will furnish you with my autograph." Boldly signed in full in black ink. unknown
Référence libraire : 31420
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GODON, Sylvanus W (1809-79)
Signature
This U.S. naval officer distinguished himself in the Mexican-American War commanding the bomb vessel "Vesuvius" in 1847; a captain in the Civil War he participated in the attack on Port Royal; named commodore in 1863 he commanded a portion of Admiral Porter's fleet in the bombardment of Fort Fisher; as rear admiral he served as commandant of the Brooklyn Navy Yard from 1868 to 1870. Signature on portion of a Printed Document 6" X 4" n.p. Brooklyn 1869 July 31. Near fine. Printed portion along top reads "for the month ending. 18. which" with printed "APPROVED:" at center left and printed "Commandant" at lower right. Godon signs boldly near the center while the date and his title "Rear Admiral" have been penned in another hand. Nice example signed while commandant of the Brooklyn Navy Yard. unknown
Référence libraire : 31652
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O'HAY, Patrick Irving (1870-1944)
Signature and Inscription
This Irish soldier of fortune fought under General Gomez in Cuba in 1897 in the Spanish-American War as one of Roosevelt's "Rough Riders" in a Canadian cavalry regiment in the South African War in the Balkans in 1903 with the Princess Pat regiment in 1914 with the United States Army in 1917 and elsewhere; he called himself an "apostle of discontent" complaining it was hard to feed himself between wars; he tried his hand at acting in later years and even became a race horse trainer; at his death he owned a filling station in Taos New Mexico. Boldly pencilled "Yours for 'peace' / Patrick Irving O'Hay / Capt Inf. U.S.A ret" heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. Very good. Faintly age toned; minor mounting traces on verso which bears printed text of a poem "Worcester Town". Nice example. unknown
Référence libraire : 31732
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ANDERSON, George W (1907-92)
Typed Note Signed
This U.S. Navy admiral was Chief of Naval Operations in charge of the U.S. blockade of Cuba during the Soviet missile crisis in 1962; denied appointment as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff because of friction with Secretary of Defense McNamara he was named U.S. Ambassador to Portugal. TNS 1p 5 3/4" X 7 3/4" n.p. 1962 August 31. Addressed to Gerald L. Arnholt. Near fine. Single faint horizontal fold. On "Chief of Naval Operations" letterhead featuring a 4-star blue flag the admiral complies with an autograph request. "I am honored that my signature will be added to such a distinguished collection." Bold full signature. unknown
Référence libraire : 27398
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CLAY, Lucius D (1897-1978)
Signature / Unsigned Photograph
As commander of U.S. forces in Germany 1947-49 Clay was in charge of the 1948 Berlin Airlift. Bold signature and date 1969 February 28 in black fineline on a special heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. New York NY. Fine. With original envelope. Accompanied by an unusual and scarce 6½" X 8½" news agency photograph of 1947 showing Clay disembarking an airplane with U.S. ambassador to Russia Bedell Smith to "discuss means of combatting the Soviet move to block the Marshall Plan." A superb image seldom seen. unknown
Référence libraire : 25086
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BUCHER, Lloyd M (1927-2004)
Photograph Signed
American naval commander whose ill-fated vessel the USS "Pueblo" was captured off the coast of North Korea in 1968 with he and his crew imprisoned and tortured for many months. PS 8" X 10¼" n.p. n.d. Fine. Handsome formal portrait of Bucher in dress uniform boldly signed on the blank lower margin; below his signature he adds rank "CDR USN". A choice example. unknown
Référence libraire : 14194
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DAVIES, Henry E (1836-94)
Signature
This New York attorney became major general of volunteers in the Civil War serving as "a cavalryman by instinct" from 1861-65. Small clipped signature 2" X ½" n.p. n.y. Near fine. Bold quick and typical "HE Davies." Most likely from a legal document of some sort for Davies literally "signs on the dotted line. unknown
Référence libraire : 20978
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BARONDESS, Benjamin (1891-1960)
Typed Note Signed / Unsigned Typescript
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. TNS 1p 8½" X 11" New York NY 1951 November 20. Addressed to CARL HAVERLIN 1899-1985 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar radio pioneer and president of Broadcast Music Inc. BMI. Near fine. Referencing a Civil War Round Table event of the previous day Barondess jokes "Did you think you were going to escape thanks for your invitation to me to be one of the panel at the Gettysburg Address Seminar last night If so the error was profound." Boldly signed. Haverlin has scrawled the draft of a brief reply in bold pencil at upper left as was his custom. Accompanied by a carbon copy typescript of the very talk Barondess had given at that seminar 10pp rectos only 8½" X 11" n.p. 1951 November 19. Very good. Titled simply "BENJAMIN BARONDESS'S TALK" this double-spaced typescript on thin onion skin paper presents his overview of Lincoln's speech its preparation and reception. The following year an article by Barondess titled "The Gettysburg Address: Revealing facts about one of the 'Supreme Masterpieces of the English language'" was published in the Spring 1952 issue of "Autograph Collectors' Journal" and this is presumably the precursor of that article. An interesting and unusual pair for the Lincoln specialist. From the collection of noted Lincoln/Civil War scholar ARNOLD F. GATES 1914-93. unknown
Référence libraire : 28310
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DICK RANSOM and Multiple Autographs of the 'Battery Boys' of the Chicago Mercantile Battery Light Infantry
1880-90s GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC GAR ARCHIVE OF LETTERS AND HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPTS WITH MULTIPLE AUTOGRAPHS INCLUDING TWO CIVIL WAR MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS
Chicago Illinois IL. Good. 1890. Important archive of post Civil War GAR letters of the Chicago Mercantile Battery Light Infantry Chicago Illinois including two Medals of Honor winner's autographs Kretsinger and Stevens. This archive comes from the Dick Ransom estate from his former Civil War comrades specific to the GAR activities for the "Battery Boys." 1 Letter written on behalf of battery mate Dick Ransom by Gardner Willard and signed by 8 additional Chicago Mercantile Battery boys. Two of these signatures belong to Medal of Honor winners William Stevens and George Kretsinger. Other signatures include David Crego Orin Nash W. Brown Richard Powel Florus D. Meachem. Dated 1891. 2. Hand written letter in support of Dick Ransom and signed by battery mate J. H. Swan. 1891. 3. Dec. 15th 1890 carbon-type copy of a letter Ransom had sent to fellow battery comrade George Kretsinger. 4. great personal letter from fellow Battery comrade Henry C. Gray .single page ink dated Feb. 13 1888. 5. Wonderful period civil war letter from Battery Comrad to Ransom from Gardner G. Willard single sheet and dated during the civil war April 18th 1863. 6 wonderful 4 page letter from former Battery mate Chapin. Letter in ink dated Jan. 1876 being sent to Dick Ransom sharing Chapin's heart felt concern over the recent loss of Ransom's wife. 7. typed letter by Battery Mate James H. Swan in support of Dick Ransom. BIO NOTES: Dick Ransom; Residence Chicago IL; Enlisted on 8/7/1862 as a Private. On 8/29/1862 he mustered into Illinois Chicago Mercantile Light Artillery. He was discharged for disability on 3/24/1863. David R. Crego; First Lieutenant 8/29/62 through 2/6/63. Orrin Nash: 8/29/1862 through 7/10/65. William L. Brown : 8/29/1862 through 7/10/65. Richard Powel; On 10/5/1863 he mustered into IL Chicago Merc He was discharged for disability on 6/17/1864. Florrus D. Meachem; Served 8/29/1862 through 7/10/65. James H. Swan; Enlisted on 8/29/1862 as a 1st Lieutenant. George Kretsinger; Entered service at: Chicago Ill. Birth: Herkimer County N.Y. Date of issue: 20 July 1897. Citation: Carried with others by hand a cannon up to and fired it through an embrasure of the enemy's works. Medal of Honor Winner. Henry C. Gray; Enlisted on 8/15/1862 as a Private. Gardner G. Williard; Enlisted on 8/5/1862 as a Private. James H. Swan; Enlisted on 8/29/1862 as a 1st Lieutenant. Generally very good though a stain has affected a few items none touching signatures.; Manuscript; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL PERSONAL HISTORY MEMOIR MEMORIAL DIARY JOURNAL DIARIES JOURNALS LOG LOGS KEEPSAKE AMERICANA Civil War War Between the States VICKSBURG MANASSASS BULL RUN LINCOLN ILLINOIS MERCHANTILE ILLINOIS INFANTRY GAR GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC VETERANS . unknown
Référence libraire : 000615b
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DICK RANSOM and Multiple Autographs of the 'Battery Boys' of the Chicago Mercantile Battery Light Infantry
1861 - 1863 CIVIL WAR ARCHIVE INCLUDING TWO 2 IMPORTANT HANDWRITTEN DIARIES OF THE CHICAGO MERCHANTILE LIGHT ARTILLERY INCLUDING THE SOLDIER'S VERY FIRST LETTER HOME AND SIGNED CDVs
Chicago Illinois IL. Good. 1861. A wonderful archive of historically significant with detailed civil war content: 1 Two detailed Civil War diaries; 2 Ransom's first war letter home; 3 superb signed Ransom Civil War cartes des vistecdv; 4 Other photos: a tintype cdv gem photo and another hand colored cdv of his wife Louie Lucy Perham; 5 A book titled "Sacred Poems"; 6 Ransom's business card and property tag and lastly but of huge importance to genealogists; 7 Early name and address book of Dick Ransom mentioning many family members and Battery mates. Dick Ransom was from Chicago Illinois; enlisted on 8/7/1862 as a private. On 8/29/1862 he mustered into Chicago Mercantile Light Artillery. He was discharged for disability on 3/24/1863. Specifics: Diary #1 1861 2.5 x 3.5 inches full year January 1st through December 31st 1861 120 pages of which approx. 250 days with entries recorded dark brown period ink very legible. Great war content and a number of remarks made in great excitement; Lincoln as President; death of Col. Ellsworth and Steven Douglas. Battle excitement and the rout of the federal army at the first battle of Bull Run at Manassas. Diary #2 1862 : 3 x 5 inches entries from Aug. 7th 1862 through Mar. 6th 1863. 29 pages brown period ink very legible. Cover reads " Dick Ransom mercantile Battery Chicago Artillary 100 Washington Street Chicago". Signed in ink in Dick Ransom's hand on first page; "Dick Ransom 100 Washington Street Chicago Ill." Also included: 3 wonderful cdv/tintype of Lucy Ransom. Dick speaks of his proposal for marriage to Lucy in his 1861 diary. First is a tintype/cdv format of Lucy backmark Chicago dated Aug 19th 1866 and signed on reverse in Dick's handin brown ink "Louie Perham 1866 Dick Ransom". Secondly mounted Gem Albuman photo of Lucy on cdv mount ca. 1865. Cdv is handcolored image of Lucy dated Jan 23rd 1868. The address book includes all of Dick's friends and family and many of Mercantile Battery mates including Sinclair Willard Gunlock and Medal of Honor winner James Dunne. 3 x 5 inches many pages of entries mouse chew on cover edges. The date of 1883 can be found on the fep. Brown ink inscriptions this book is an important genealogy record and helps to identify all the people referred to in the diaries. Here are some snippets: " January 9th "my Birthday 19 years old born at South Woodstock Vermont""march 4th Abe Lincoln President of the United States"" Mar 19th " wrote a long letter to Lucy . with a proposal for marrige which I am sure will be accepted.I am in great anxiety for an answer". tintype of Lucy included "rec'd an answer alright = O.K."" April 25th -Intense excitement about . voluteers companies forming and drilling constantly all over the North"." May 2nd - douglas was received here by republicans and Democrates unanimously " May 3 - great war excitement for some time - volunteerism all over the country - great excitement". " May 5th - volunteers drilling in the streets "" May 8th - Lucy went for me to get a flag for the volunteers ."" May 9th - great war excitement companies guarding and driling". " May 24th - war message regarding the good and efficient commanders." " may 25th - Scott and President Lincoln col. Ellsworth the Zouave huro of Chicago killed in Alexandrea yesterday for tearing down a secsession flag. " June 3rd - Stephen A Douglas died at the tremont house this A.m. at 48. The city draped very very heavily mourning. col. Ellesworth funeral yeaterday at Bryan hall". " May 4th - Douglas laid in state at Bryan Hall all day." " May 5th - Douglas still in Bryan Hall ". " May 5th - Douglas still lies in state at Bryan hall is to be burried at Cottage Grove tomorrow ". "May 7th- Douglas funeral stores all shut up largest funeral ever in Chicago ". " June 10th - War excitement continues usual small battles and skirmishes but no large ones some expected soon". " June 20th - war and rumors of war some great battles expected soon in vicinity of Washington Sucession." " June 25th - Great riot in Milwakee yesterday - Dutch Mob attacks." " June 25 - all state banks in iowa Indiana and Eastern Missiouri counterfeits so plenty now". " June 30th - went out to Cottage Grove to see the camp" " July 8 - Telegraphs forbidden by the War department to transmit any war news of the intentions of the united states "." July 16 - the federal forces are beginning to move toward Richmond knowing where they will stop Gen. Scott don't tell everydody". " July 22 - At noon good news from the war high hopes night news the entire rout of the Federal army . and retreat back to Washington". referring to the first battle of Bull Run at Manassas " July 23 - News from war not encouraging - 600 killed ". " July 25- breacking accounts the battle and rout of the Union army though better than at first suspected ". " Sept. 25- think of joining T.E.G. Ransoms 11th regiment at Cairo had a letter from him wants me". referring to Gen. Ransom. " Oct 6th - another letter from T.E. G. Ransom still urges me. " " Aug 7th 1862 I enlisted in the Mercantile Battery of the Artillary of the U.S. for three years unless sooner discharges"" Aug 9th I was sworn in by capt. christopher U.S. mustering officer of Chicago". " Mr Sutter pastor presented each of the young men who had enlisted with a teatament". " Aug 11th - picked up duds to go to camp tomorrow- at 9 o'clock". "Aug 12th- at 9 o'clock at our headquarters at corner of Lake and State streets at the .Mercantile Association - marched to court house and examined by surgeon and then recieved our $ 60 ". " Aug 13th - arranged our camp as best we could not being organized . was on guard . skirmishing ." " Aug 14th -rec'd news that we were accepted by the government and were to have a full battery . powder smooth Bores . the Coffeemill . orders to fill up the company to 156 men. some photographs taken ". " Aug 25 - we elected our officers and then were visited by Adjutant General Fuller.Cooley Wilson Swan Bickford ". " Aug 29 - The Battery was mustered into service by lt. Knox ". "Sept. 1st- went to town to get more photographs". " Sept 23 - lient Wilson had a sword to be presented him ". " Oct. 3- went to camp and found that the Guns and all accoutrements and ammunition had come". . guns 2 .from riffle james cannon 2 to 8 ditto rebel guns -one made in Memphis and one in orleans which had been captured". " Oct 4th Seargents knights and Whitney Thomas and Throop drew cuts for the 4 bronze guns -knight & Thomas got the U.S. & Throop 7 Whit the rebels.". " Oct 5- had a great deal of company to look at the guns ." the Mercantile Association presented Crego with a sword . the accoutrements are being distributed and guns. today there was a sword Pistols presented to Capt. Cooley by the Mercantile Association." "Oct 15th " last evening the Asociation presented the Battery a splendid set of Colors. . to ft. Wayne.after the horses for the Battery ". " Oct 26th - we drill about 4 hours daily with our horses and guns on the prarie and five blank cartriges to break in the horses - we are almost ready mow for the field and fight". We are now likely to get our Captain Cooley to resign and have Morgan in his place. we have no guard around the camp now only on the horses guns ammunitionstores & officers tents and the boys go down town when they choose". " Dec. 25th - Vicksburg measels" "jan 2nd 1863. left Yazoo country- & Walnut Hills & c bluffs - Sherman's big retreat" . " Feb 14 - Arkansas Post- Sherman deserted - then back to Youngs Point". " Mar 6th Left Youngs Point for Hospital in Memphis on steame "City of Memphis". " April 1st 1863 - Mrs. Livermore brought me my discharge from the service- to Washington Hosptal Memphis.". " April 2 - left Memphis on Bostona -- homeward bound a free man". Remarkable archive.; Manuscript; 48mo - over 3" - 4" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF DICK RANSOM ALS CDV AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL PERSONAL HISTORY MEMOIR MEMORIAL DIARY JOURNAL DIARIES JOURNALS LOG LOGS KEEPSAKE AMERICANA Civil War War Between the States VICKSBURG MANASSASS BULL RUN LINCOLN ILLINOIS MERCHANTILE ILLINOIS INFANTRY Zouave . unknown
Référence libraire : 000615
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BARNES, Robert "Lefty" (1902-93)
Signature
This pitcher debuted with the Chicago White Sox in 1924. Bold signature in blue ballpoint on a lined 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. Near fine. Nice old age example. unknown
Référence libraire : 23133
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Autograph Album
Album / The Gem Album cover title
New York: Leavitt & Allen 1863. Hardcover. Fine. 12mo multi-color papers quarter morocco wood-patterned paper extra-gilt stamping aeg <br/><br/>Presentation inscription from Sylvester M. King to E. B. King at Charlestown Jany 1st 1864. Illustrated with 4 black-and-white engravings 1 floral chromolithograph and 1 pasted in scenic view. The autographs range in date from 1864 to circa 1880. Leavitt & Allen hardcover
Référence libraire : WA6793
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Herbert Hoover ( President )
Herbert Hoover's Signature on an Appointment for a Postmaster at Wanatah Indiana. Co-signed by Postmaster General Walter F. Brown.
May 2 1930. Good. Measures approximately 14 x 17.5 inches with the embossed seal of the Post Office Department a bit soiled with upturned corners. <br/><br/>Appointing William W. Schmidt as Postmaster of Wanatah LaPorte County Indiana. unknown
Référence libraire : 6007
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Berny, Pierre Jean Paul Nogent de, Chevalier (1722-1779)
Le Temple de L'Amour et de L'Amitie Dedie Aux Graces
No place: Le chev de Berny 1770. Hardcover. Near Fine. 12mo 49pp. 3pp. of Table 3pp. with mss. borders inkspot and inked names on flyleaf flyleaf and title leaves nicked at top edge parchment-backed sprinkled boards <br/><br/>This is a UNIQUE MSS. executed by Chevalier de Berny who after a military career became the master of a writing academy in Brussels. Rather few of his works have survived. These love poems are addressed to Louise Madame Messiery M. Le Baron de H . It incoporates French masonic ideas including p. 3 "L'Amour recu Franc macon" and p. 48 in "Reflexion sur L'Amour". Le chev de Berny hardcover
Référence libraire : 0005130
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DOLE, Bob (US Senator, Senate Majority Leader, US Presidential Candidate) U S U S
Signed cachet. First Day of Issue Stamped Envelope Commemorating the Midwest Centennial Celebration 1850-1950
Fine. 3.5 x 6.5 inches <br/><br/>Dole was a senator from Kansas. Curiously this FDC bears an engraving of Kansas City Missouri. The Henry Clay of his era unknown
Référence libraire : DEMO008720I
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Giradoux, Jean
La Folle de Chaillot. Piece en deux actes
Paris: Bernard Grasset. Fair. 1946. First Edition. Softcover. B000IWJOIO . 1946 signed 1st. Fragile wraps illus by Christian Berard with 2 additional color plates by Berard. presentation copy signed by Suzanne Jean Giradoux in 1949 5 years after the author's death First several leaves shaken all present. Heavy tanning throughout except for the illustrations which are VG.; 7 1/4" tall; 185 pages . Bernard Grasset paperback
Référence libraire : 5136F7
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UNKNOWN MULTIPLE AUTOGRAPHS
1808 SPANISH WAR - PENINSULA WAR RELATED MULTI HANDWRITTEN AUTOGRAPH SIGNATURES COMMENCING: IL PREFETTO E ASSISTENTI DELLA VENERABILE CONGREGAZIONE E COMPAGNIA DEL SANTISSIMO SACRAMENTO ERETTA NELLA PARROCCHIA DI SANT'EULALIA DEL QUARTIERE DELLA MARINA
Italy: None 1808. Two rare documents purple-stained partly-printed ink signed dated 1808 each headed IL PREFETTO E ASSISTENTI DELLA VENERABILE CONGREGAZIONE E COMPAGNIA DEL SANTISSIMO SACRAMENTO ERETTA NELLA PARROCCHIA DI SANT'EULALIA DEL QUARTIERE DELLA MARINA.The ink has really lightened on one of these except for the signature. The original file folder contained a very old collection of foreign autographs and documents which indicates: "Spanish War - rare watermarks - unusually good." Documents relating to the 1808 - 1814 Spanish War or the Peninsula War as is called Spain's War of Independance are very very scarce. Four bold signatures and the fact that it is dated squarely at the beginning of the conflict make for a very interesting pair of documents that require further research. . Autograph. Manuscript. Fair. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. None Paperback
Référence libraire : 00MV80
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Multiple Autographs Including LALOUETTE
ARCHIVE LOT OF FOUR 4 HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT SIGNED LETTERS ADDRESSED TO PROFESSOR FRANCOIS CHOPART ROYAL MEMBER OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY OF SURGEONS IN PARIS
Paris 1789. Four very warm letters from patients obviously post-operative all declaring the utmost respect and thanks to Professor Chopart. One letter is clearly signed Lalouette and the first of March 1789. Biographical Notes: SIR THOMAS PHILLIPPS 1792-1872. Born in 1792 Sir Thomas Phillipps from childhood was obsessed with the idea of obtaining virtually anything written or printed on paper including cartloads of documents from wastepaper merchants and the entire inventories of booksellers. "I wish to have one copy of every book in the world" he declared to a friend. He very nearly succeeded. His collection ultimately grew to more than 100000 books and at least 60000 manuscripts. As a result of his extravagant purchases Sir Thomas was permanently on the verge of bankruptcy and was constantly pursued by creditors. So many books arrived at his house that it was impossible to unpack his acquisitions much less keep pace with them. Visiting scholars driven to distraction would spend days hunting for an elusive text in the dusty heaps that filled every room. Because Sir Thomas has a morbid dread of fire most of his collection was housed in coffinlike boxes that could be carted away quickly. Visitors to Middle Hill were struck too by the presence of numerous logs a ploy he used to lure beetles away from his books. As Sir Thomas relentlessly pursued his passion the house itself began to crumble and its floors started to sag under the cast weight of hundreds of tons of paper. His neglect of Middle Hill was partly deliberate however. Sir Thomas's chief enemy in life James Halliwell had married his daughter against his wishes. It appears that Halliwell was in Sir Thomas' eyes the worst kind of criminal a book thief who had stolen valuable works from university libraries and even from his father-in-law. Having no sons Sir Thomas was unable to prevent Halliwell from inheriting his estate. To ensure that his detested heir would never receive anything of value Sir Thomas's solution was to allow Middle Hill to fall unto complete disrepair. He even went so far as to chop down and sell for lumber the centuries-old oak trees that lined the majestic mile-long drive to his home. In 1863 Sir Thomas decided to move - in order to accommodate his books. With the aid of 160 men 103 wagonloads of books and papers drawn by 230 horses the books were lumbered from Middle Hill top their new estate in nearby Cheltenham. It is said that for years afterwards the countryside was littered with the remains of carts that had collapsed under the sheer weight of the Phillipps collection. Sir Thomas continues to add to his library until his death in 1872. After Sir Thomas's death his immediate family had no room for his collection. So vast was the library that although individual items and large sections were sold privately or through numerous auction sales the Phillipps collection is still being sold more than a century after the death of its owner. In the course of its sales many treasures have come to light. As late as 1964 part of the long-lost and unique medieval manuscript of the Roman poet Ovid's Metamorphoses appeared and was subsequently reunited with its other half at Magdalen College Oxford. Once destined for destruction as worthless wastepaper this and many other priceless works were saved by the single-minded obsession of the greatest bibliomaniac of all time. Autograph. Manuscript. Very Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Paperback
Référence libraire : 0TP107
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(autographs)
PRECIEUX AUTOGRAPHES COMPOSANT LA COLLECTION DE MONSIEUR ALFRED DUPONT - QUATRIEME PARTIE
Paris 1962. La vente aura lieu par le ministere de Mr. Jean Ribault-Menetiere. In French. 4to. 202 items listed photo illustrations original printed wraps. VG light cover wear and soiling. . paperback
Référence libraire : a71397
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Faust, Carl, Komponist (1825-1892)
Eigenh. Musikmanuskript.
o.J. ohne Ort, [um 1850], Kl.-8°. Doppelblatt, 3 1/2 Seiten.
Référence libraire : 60025
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Miller, Ferdinand von, Erzgießer und Bildhauer (1842-1929)
2 eigenh. Briefkarten mit U.
o.J. München, 30. III. 1925 und 14. VI. 1927, Quer-8°. Zusammen 4 Seiten.
Référence libraire : 59793
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Eco, Umberto, Schriftsteller (1932-2016)
Eigenh. Albumblatt mit U.
o.J. Melk, 6. VI. 1992, (29,5 x 21 cm) 1 Seite.
Référence libraire : 60701
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