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BLOUNT Winton M. 1921 2002
Signed First Day Cover
The founder and CEO of international construction behemoth Blount International served under Richard Nixon as the last postmaster general to have cabinet rank 1969-72 before that agency became independent. Signed First Day Cover 6�" X 3�" cancelled in Huntsville Alabama on 1969 August 2 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single 6-cent "Alabama 1819-1969" stamp at upper right. No decorative printed cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address present. Near the center Blount signs small but bold in black fineline. With 12 August 1969 TNS from assistant transmitting this and small portion of original transmittal envelope. Blount was born in Alabama -- hence the relevance. unknown
Bookseller reference : 27481
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SLADEN Douglas ? ?
Autograph Letter Signed
Noted English archeologist travel writer and poet. ALS 2pp 5�" X 8�" Palermo Sicily 1903 March. Addressed to J.H. Sutherland Jackson possibly John Hughlings Jackson 1835-1911 the English neurologist. Very good. Minor soiling. On the verso of a scarce pictorial promotional handbill for his book "Segesta Selinunte and the West of Sicily" Sladen thanks Jackson for birthday wishes "Such letters are among the greatest privileges which author's receive" and discusses portraits of and interviews with himself. He talks too of the availability of his volumes of verse: "But the best book to judge me by is the latest 'Segesta Selinunte and the West of Sicily' or the great three guinea works entitled 'In Sicily'." Unusual. unknown
Bookseller reference : 28673
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WHEELOCK Eleazar Lewis Ripley 1793 1847
Autograph Document Signed
Early Illinois surveyor and soldier; settled in Illinois as a War of 1812 veteran and served in the Black Hawk War in 1832; an investor in Texas he relocated there in 1833 and founded the city of Wheelock in south central Texas where he served as land agent surveyor rancher and farmer; a friend of Sam Houston he served in the Texas revolution and throughout the Republic years; under President Anson Jones he served as Indian commissioner. ADS 1p 7 3/4" X 6 3/4" n.p. Illinois 1819 March 23. Very good. Moderately age toned; bit of minor edgewear. Promissory note in which Wheelock borrows $666.66 from Joseph Bowers and Daniel Converse to be paid "Twelve months from this date." Boldly legibly penned and co-signed at lower left by one A.E. Ross as witness. A retained draft as attested by the squiggly circle drawn by Wheelock at right of his signature in lieu of an official courthouse embossing. Extremely interesting docketing on verso: On 30 May 1819 two months after this promissory note was written the assignees sign over the note to DANIEL P. COOK 1795-1827. Below this on 14 June 1819 Cook signs the note over to John T. Lusk. Cook was an important Illinois lawyer publisher of the influential "Western Intelligencer" and a critical figure in Illinois achieving statehood; in 1818 he was elected to Congress the state's only representative and served four terms; dying at the young age of 33 the state's most famous county was named after him four years later. Anything in Cook's hand is quite scarce and this choice example appears to have made its way into the law books "Reports of Cases at Common Law and in Chancery Argued and Determined in the Supreme Court of the State of Illinois From its First Organization in 1819 to the End of December Term 1831" by Sidney Breese second edition with additional notes by Edwin Beecher; Chicago 1877. There the case of John T. Lusk vs. Daniel P. Cook is recorded a cryptic case involving the assignments of two promissory notes from Cook to Lusk. Details of this specific Wheelock note are not mentioned there but the fact that underneath the Cook note another hand likely Lusk's pens "Verdict for Lusk on two notes $1495.26" strongly suggests that this was one of the two notes involved in the lawsuit. An intriguing and scarce early Illinois item. unknown
Bookseller reference : 24515
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BOURNE Silvanus 1756 1817
Autograph Letter Signed
This politico served as consul to Cap Francois Haiti from 1790 to 1791 vice consul of Amsterdam 1794-97 and consul general of Amsterdam 1797-1816. ALS 1p integral address leaf 7 3/4" X 9 3/4" Philadelphia PA 1794 December. Addressed to William Taylor a well-known Baltimore flour merchant. Excellent content from the just-appointed vice consul on the eve of his departure to this noted businessman who appears to be a close friend. In part: ".am happy to find your Activity in business & the Success attending it; and I flatter myself that my Son when of age at which time shou'd suppose you wou'd wish to Retire from the active part will be able to manage it with as much propriety & Care as 'tis now done provided you & he can agree on Terms mutually beneficial." Of his own rising fortunes Bourne notes: "I am well paid for my post & once are much beyond my expectation the money is Sure tho to be paid by installments my future prospects are beyond calculation this in the Strictest Confidence hope my Son will in future Support his present principal good Character both at home & abroad. I am Solicited much for him at Boston I tell them nay no such thing they offer money Cloathing & c. I refuse all & determine he shall Serve out with you." And cryptically: "I have heard nothing about Mr. Johnson if he resigns your way will be to procure the most Reputable merchants & others in Baltimore to Recommend your Brother for the office to the President of the United States who with the Consent of Senate appoints all officers foreign & Domestic -- depend I shall do all I can." Integral address leaf and free-franked signature accomplished in another hand. unknown
Bookseller reference : 29938
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LORANT Stefan 1901 97
Signature
Hungarian-born pioneering photojournalist who as editor of the "Munich Illustrated Press" was imprisoned by the Nazis in 1933 for using photographs to make political commentary; he fled to England and in 1940 to the U.S. where he authored and edited popular pictorial presidential photo-biographies such as the classic 1941 "Lincoln: His Life in Photographs." Bold signature and inscription heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1988 March 2. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18930
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CONGER George P. 1884 1961
Signature
This American philosopher and naturalist authored several titles on Indian philosophy. Bold handsome signature and "University of Minnesota / Minneapolis" heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.d. Fine. A perfect example in blue fountain pen ink in Conger's attractive hand. unknown
Bookseller reference : 15516
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DOUGLAS Melvyn 1901 81
Signature
For forty years an enduring leading man and later superb character actor this classy star played opposite Garbo in "Ninotchka" and won an Oscar in 1963 for "Hud." Signature dated 1971 May 20 on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Fine. With original envelope. Accompanied by an identical card signed and dated by his wife the controversial singer/actress/congresswoman HELEN GAHAGAN DOUGLAS 1900-80. Comes with an 8�" X 11" facsimile of an early caricature of a young Melvyn. unknown
Bookseller reference : 15601
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REED Daniel Alden 1875 1959
Autograph Letter Signed
The Cornell All-American football guard later coached the University of Cincinnati and at Pennsylvania College; in 1918 he was elected to Congress from New York as a Republican and was reelected 20 times serving until his death. ALS 2pp single leaf 8�" X 11" "In France" postmarked Paris 1918 January 4. Addressed to "Aunt & Auntee." Near fine. Excellent World War One content penned on the evee of his election to Congress reading in part: "We are leaving for England. after a short time in London we will start for home. I have seen a great deal since leaving home. We have travelled more than 1000 miles in France by auto & I don't know how far by train. I shall bring pictures of most that we have seen & notes that will explain all that we have seen. Aside from this we will have lantern slides & moving pictures." He also notes "It has been a great & thrilling experience to see the battle fields along the entire front. I never thought so much destruction of homes happiness & resources possible." With original envelope from the Hotel de Crillon in Paris addressed in Reed's hand. Most unusual. unknown
Bookseller reference : 22725
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CRENNA Richard 1927 2003
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Fine film and television character actor whose work ranges from "Our Miss Brooks" 1952-56 and "The Real McCoys" 1957-63 on television to "Pride of St. Louis" 1952 his debut and the 1980s "Rambo" films. Color IPS magazine 3" X 4�" n.p. n.y. ca. 1961. Very good. Inoffensive tape stain at each corner. Informal color closeup of a young Crenna in profile from a fanzine likely a "Real McCoys" scene boldly inscribed and signed in blue fountain pen in a light area at lower right: "To Donald Burnell / with best wishes! / Richard Crenna." Just a magazine photograph but a handsome early inscription. unknown
Bookseller reference : 22818
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PEPPER Claude 1900 89
Typed Note Signed
Florida senator 1936-51 and representative 1963-89 who as the oldest member of Congress pushed through legislation outlawing a mandatory retirement age. TNS 1p 8" X 10�" Washington DC 1969 June 30. Addressed to Richard C. Laade. Fine. Brief note agreeing to a request. Accompanied by a wonderful 8�" X 6�" news agency photograph of 1947 showing then Senator Pepper on the steps of the Capitol at a political gathering. unknown
Bookseller reference : 28642
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MILLAND Ray 1905 86
Photograph Signed
Prolific Welch-born leading man of more than 120 films most notably "The Lost Weekend" 1945 Hollywood's first serious treatment of alcoholism. Color PS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Fine. Handsome heavy stock middle-aged closeup in period costume. unknown
Bookseller reference : 15660
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WINTER Lumen M. 1908 82
Signed Postal Cover
This reknowned muralist created many pieces for the WPA in post offices and public schools; he was also a versatile sculptor and painter. Signed Postal Cover 6�" X 3�" n.p. n.y. Single 3-cent "Labor Day" stamp at upper right. At lower left in black fineline Winter signs quite large and bold. NOT a First Day Cover but a choice example of this mural/mosaic created by Winter for the AFL-CIO headquarters in Washington DC. Small portion of original transmittal envelope also present. unknown
Bookseller reference : 25304
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GIBBONS Floyd 1887 1939
Typed Letter Signed / Partly-printed Autograph Document
Colorful American adventurer and World War One "Chicago Tribune" war correspondent aviation adventurer writer editor radio commentator. Three items the first being a TLS 1p 8�" X 10 3/4" Chicago Tribune letterhead Paris France 1921 November 30. Addressed to Messrs. A.N. Marquis & Company. Very good. Minor edgewear. Encloses "a corrected personal sketch" of his "Who's Who" entry and orders a copy of the completed book. The second and third items consist of two partly-printed unsigned ADs 2pp 8�" X 11" Paris France 1921 November 30. Very good. Minor soiling. Updating form sent out by "Who's Who" for its 1922-23 edition on orange paper with Gibbons' 2�" X 3�" biographical entry from the previous edition affixed onto the blank center area. In heavy pencil Gibbons has made extensive minor corrections most notably adding the following: "While passenger on SS Laconia torpedoed and sunk night Feb 25 1917 200 miles off Irish coast after night in small boat rescued and cabled 4000 word account of disaster in which American lost lives." The third page is identical to the second but affixed to the center is the corrected entry with Gibbons' changes incorporated. A fascinating document recording the daring exploits of this legendary correspondent. Lastly also present is a printed condolence acknowledgment card sent out by Gibbons' family upon his death heavy stock 4 3/4" X 3�" n.p. n.y. 1939. Ornately printed: "The family of / Floyd Gibbons / appreciates and gratefully acknowledges / your kind expression of sympathy." Fine. unknown
Bookseller reference : 28419
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BERRY George L. 1882 1948
Printed Document Signed
The long-time president of the International Pressmen and Assistants' Union of North America 1907-48 was appointed U.S. senator from Tennessee by that state's governor at the death of Senator Nathan L. Bachman in 1937 to complete his term but served only until 1938 failing in his bid for election. Printed DS 4pp rectos only 8" X 10�" n.p. 1936 December 12. Very good. Light even age toning; tiny staple hole at upper left corner of each not affecting text. "Excerpts from speech of Major George L. Berry Coordinator for Industrial Cooperation" a mimeographed press release intended "For Release / Morning Papers." In this NBC radio broadcast Berry addresses President Roosevelt's Council for Industrial Progress. Huge bold full signature using what must have been an enormous-nibbed fountain pen near the top of the first page. Most unusual in this format. A tremendous example from the height of his fame. unknown
Bookseller reference : 28824
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ZABLOCKI Clement J. 1912 83
Signature
This Wisconsin representative 1949-83 chaired the House Foreign Affairs Committee 1977-83. Bold signature and "M.C. / 4th District of Wisconsin" in blue fountain pen on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1970 April 20. Near fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19095
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GILFORD Jack 1907 90
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Talented comic actor of stage and screen blacklisted in the 1950s nominated for an Oscar for "Save the Tiger" 1972; long-time beloved spokesman for Cracker Jack's. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. dated 1967 June 16 on verso in another hand. Very good. Charming glossy portrait inscribed "To / John Meyers Jr / Sincerely / Jack Gilford." unknown
Bookseller reference : 15613
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ST. ONGE William L. 1914 70
Signature
Connecticut representative 1964-70. Signature and "M.C." in bold blue fountain pen on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Washington D.C. 1970 March 6. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19091
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TERRY Zeb A. 1892 1988
Signature
This shortstop debuted in 1916 with the Chicago White Sox playing also for the Boston Braves Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs before retiring in 1922. Bold attractive signature in black ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1973 May 19. Fine. With original envelope. Rather uncommon. unknown
Bookseller reference : 26691
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ALSTON Walter 1911 84
Signature and Inscription
This Baseball Hall of Famer elected 1983 managed the Brooklyn later Los Angeles Dodgers from 1954 to 1976 bringing them four world championships. "Best wishes Donald / from / Walt Alston" large and bold in blue ballpoint irregular 4�" X 2" slip n.p. n.y. ca. 1960. Very good. Several tape stains at corners end edges not affecting signature but touching couple letters of inscription. Despite flaw rather attractive. unknown
Bookseller reference : 21561
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ROBARDS Jason 1922 2000
Signature
Laurence Bacall's ex excelled at Eugene O'Neill roles on stage but he also delivered numerous powerful performances in films; in 1976 he won an Oscar for his portrayal of "Washington Post" editor Ben Bradlee in "All the President's Men" and took home another the following year for "Julia." Handsome signature in thick marker heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1968 December 28. Near fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18897
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MANSHIP Paul 1885 1966
Autograph Letter Signed / Unsigned Photograph
The huge golden Prometheus figure in the fountain in front of Rockefeller Plaza in New York 1934 is one of this sculptor's best known works. ALS "Paul M" 1p 6" X 7" New York NY 1961 October 23. Addressed to Carl Haverlin president of music licensing giant Broadcast Music Inc. Fine. Regards the stir caused by the New York Civil War Centennial Commission's effort to have a casting of Manship's 1937 equestrian statue of General Ulysses S. Grant erected in front of Grant's Tomb: "Enclosed please find the letter I have just received from Mrs. Wm. Pigott Cronan Gen. U.S. Grant's Grandaughter." Boldly penned in blue ballpoint. Also present is a copy of Cronan's letter of support some newspaper clippings regarding the controversy and a few miscellaneous papers. Accompanied by a fine 10" X 8" glossy photograph showing Manship Haverlin and Bruce Catton examining a scale model of the Grant statue. Superb little collection regarding this controversial proposal. unknown
Bookseller reference : 25567
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HANDVILLE Robert T. 1924 93
Signed First Day Cover
This American artist is well known for his sports themes and as a book jacket illustrator. Signed First Day Cover 6�" X 3�" cancelled at Yellowstone National Park Wyoming on 1 March 1972 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single Handville-designed 8-cent "National Parks Centennial" stamp depicting "Old Faithful" blowing off steam. Fine. No decorative cachet; no distracting recipient's name/address. At lower left in blue ballpoint Handville signs in full large and bold. With original transmittal envelope signed again by Handville with return address. unknown
Bookseller reference : 26439
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HEMPEL Frieda 1885 1955
Inscribed Photograph Signed
German operatic soprano who sang with the New York Metropolitan Opera from 1912 to 1919; reknowned for her wildly popular Jenny Lind concerts in the 1920s. IPS 3�" X 5�" n.p. n.d. Inscribed to pianist John G. Leiser. Fine. Striking full-length outdoors pose in fur coat standing in an elaborate formal garden boldly inscribed in black fountain pen across the center "To John G. Leiser / with all good wishes / Frieda Hempel." With original envelope. Accompanied by TLS from secretary 2pp 8�" X 11" New York NY 1926 March 19. Addressed to John Leiser. Very good. Tells "the origin of the Jenny Lind concerts": "In 1920 the year of the 100th anniversary of Jenny Lind's birth the St. Eric Society of New York. wanted to honor the memory of the great singer in some way. it was decided the celebration should take the form of a reproduction of the first Jenny Lind concert given in America which as you know was held in Castle Garden in 1850. The President and also members of the committee of the society approached Miss Hempel on the subject of appearing in the role of the beloved Jenny Lind. Miss Hempel after considering the matter an entire summer finally consented and spent many weeks reading and studying for the novel role. The concert eventually took place at Carnegie Hall October 6th 1920. The success of the performance was unprecedented." With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 27464
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WICKLAND Albert 1888 1980
Signature
This outfielder debuted with the Cincinnati Reds in 1913 later playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago Whales Boston Braves and New York Yankees. Bold signature and credentials "Cin 1913 / Federal League 1914-15 / Boston Braves 1918 / New York Yankees 1919" in black fineline 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. Near fine. Most unusual -- a handsome later life example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 23203
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SCOTT Margaretta 1912 2005
Inscribed Photograph Signed
British actress of stage and screen. Beautiful IPS 3�" x 5�" n.p. n.d. ca. 1945. Near fine. Classy closeup boldly signed with "Good wishes." unknown
Bookseller reference : 23001
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HYDE Lawrence 1641 1711
Autograph Document Signed
One of Dryden's patrons represented as Hushai in his 1681 poem "Absalom and Achitophel" "Hushai the friend of David in distress in publick storms of manly stedfastness; By Foreign Treaties he inform'd his Youth; And join'd Experience to his Native Truth. Frugal for that but bounteous of his own: 'Tis easie Conduct when Exchequers flow; But hard the task to manage well the low."; first Earl of Rochester; as first Lord of the Treasury was forced to participate in negotiating Charles II's treaty with Louis XIV; Lord President of the Council; Lord High Treasurer; viceroy of Ireland. ADS 1p 8�" X 7" n.p. London 1680 August 2. Addressed "To our very Loving Sir Robt" Howard. Very good. Minor chipping at edges. Howard 1626-98 was an English dramatist auditor of exchequer at the time of this document and another of Dryden's patrons as well as his brother-in-law. Requests payment of 455 pounds to Henry Sidney for "three months or ninety one dayes of his ordinary entertainmt." Sidney 1641-1704 was envoy to The Hague at the time. A rare piece with interesting connections. unknown
Bookseller reference : 24597
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CALVE Emma 1858 1942
Signature
French operatic soprano who often performed at the New York Metropolitan Opera remembered for her performances in "Sapho" and "Carmen." Typically exuberant large signature in brown ink 5�" X 2" slip n.p. 1896. Very good. Single vertical fold at center; tipped to heavy album leaf stock of same size. A handsome example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 26832
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GREGORY Angela 1903 90
Signed First Day Cover / Autograph Note Signed
American sculptor noted for her portrait busts. Signed First Day Cover 6�" X 3�" cancelled in New Orleans Louisiana on 1965 January 8 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single 5-cent "Battle of New Orleans" stamp at upper right. At lower left in black fountain pen Gregory signs large and handsome adding "sc" for "sculptor" after her name. This attractive stamp includes an image of both the recto and verso of a medallion sculpted by Gregory. Accompanied by an ANS 2pp heavy stock 7�" X 3 3/4" engraved correspondence card New Orleans LA 1970 May 22. Addressed to Paul Johnston. Nice content to an admirer: "It was most interesting to hear from you about 'my stamp.' The Medallic Art Co who struck the Sesquicentennial of the Battle of New Orleans medal told me it was the 1st time a medal was used on a US stamp. A splendid collection of the Battle material has just been opened to the public." Small portion of original transmittal envelope also present. A fine and unusual pair. unknown
Bookseller reference : 25215
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O'MARA Oliver E. 1891 1989
Signature
This shortstop debuted with the Detroit Tigers in 1912 playing there and for the Brooklyn Robins until 1919. Bold full signature in black ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1973 July 23. Near fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18938
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SOTHERN Ann 1909 2001
Signature
Popular actress and comedienne who starred in the "Maisie" series and later in two popular television shows. Bold signature dated 1970 July 7 on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19068
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LONG Johnny ? ?
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Big band leader. IPS Kriegsmann 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Inscribed to Ken. Vintage portrait. unknown
Bookseller reference : 13926
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BRADNER Enos
The Inside on the Outdoors
Seattle: Superior Publishing Company 1973. Hardcover. 8vo. White paper over boards dust jacket. 256pp. Frontispiece illustrations. Near fine/very good. First edition tight and handsome. "An Outdoor Editor's 26 year scrapbook" notes front jacket panel of this book's hunting and fishing tales. Superior Publishing Company hardcover
Bookseller reference : 298
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HAYAKAWA SI. 1906 92 S. I.
Signature
The educator who authored "Language in Thought and Action" became a conservative California senator 1977-83 and outspoken advocate for a measure to declare English as the official language of the U.S. Handsome signature and date in black ballpoint heavy stock 6" X 3�" card n.p. 1988 February 19. Fine. Signed again with "Best wishes" on verso. unknown
Bookseller reference : 21988
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WATERS Frank 1902 95
Signature
Fiction and nonfiction writer and editor who chronicled the American Southwest in such highly-regarded novels as "People of the Valley" 1941 and "The Man Who Killed the Deer" 1962. Bold signature in black fineline 4�" X 2 3/4" orange bookplate with decorative black book border. Fine. Bookplate is visually quite pleasing and is NOT gummed thus ideal for framing together with an image. unknown
Bookseller reference : 23518
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ANFINSEN Christian B. 1916 95
Signature and Inscription
This noted American chemist shared the 1972 Nobel Prize in chemistry for his work on enzyme ribonuclease. Bold "Best regards" and full signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1977 November 8. Fine. With original envelope. A superb example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 26598
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PIET Tony 1906 81
Signature
Second and third baseman with the Pittsburgh Pirates and elsewhere debuting in 1931. Bold signature in black fountain pen 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. Near fine. Handsome later life example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 23129
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WHITEHEAD Cortlandt 1842 ?
Signature and Inscription
Pittsburgh's second Anglican bishop named in 1882. Handsome bold "Very Truly Yours / Cortland Whitehead / Bishop of Pittsburgh / July 1885" heavy stock 3 3/4" X 2�" card n.p. Very good. Very slight age toning. Most handsome. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19751
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NEBRADA Vicente 1930 2002
Signature
This Venezuelan Dancer and choreographer co-founded the Harkness Ballet and also helped found the International Ballet of Caracas. Bold signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1979 December 12. Fine. With original envelope. Uncommon. unknown
Bookseller reference : 29065
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CAMPBELL Ian 12th Duke of Argyll 1937 2001
Signature
British nobility holder of various titled positions. Handsome bold "Argyll" signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1983 July 27. Near fine. Tiny staple hole at upper left. With 5" X 3�" printed "With the Compliments of / The Duke of Argyll" transmittal slip. Original envelope also present. unknown
Bookseller reference : 23949
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CAVE Micky 1949 84
Signature
British midfielder with Torquay United York City and Bournemouth -- died from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning. Bold signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1977 August 3. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19863
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O'MARA Oliver E. 1891 1989
Signature
This shortstop debuted with the Detroit Tigers in 1912 playing there and for the Brooklyn Robins until 1919. Full signature in black ballpoint 5" X 3" card n.p. n.d. Near fine. unknown
Bookseller reference : 26701
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The University of Notre Dame Club of Chicago 1937 Year Book and Directory
Chicago: University of Notre Dame Club of Chicago 1937. Hardcover. Small 4to. Blue leather-pattern paper over boards. 72pp. Numerous illustrations. Very good. Minor edgewear. Prominently pictures Elmer F. Layden one of Rockne's famed "Four Horsemen" who had just been named director of athletics. Uncommon. University of Notre Dame Club of Chicago hardcover
Bookseller reference : 17744
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THOMPSON Slason 1849 1935
Typed Letter Signed
This prolific American journalist whose name was synonymous with the "Bureau of Railway News and Statistics" which he directed is well remembered as the friend publisher and biographer of poet Eugene Field; considered one of the first important industrial press agents in the United States. TLS 1p 8�" X 11" Chicago IL 1921 January 8. Addressed to Mary B. Day the librarian at Chicago's reknowned Museum of Science and Industry. Near fine. On letterhead of "Bureau of Railway News and Statistics" Thompson transmits volumes of this publication "and copies of a few other pamphlets which have been found useful in libraries to the museum. Handsome signature. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19428
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TRETICK Stanley 1922 99
Signed First Day Cover
This American photojournalist was a long-time United Press International photographer and "People" staff photographer covering Washington events but is best remembered for covering the Kennedy family for "LOOK" magazine; his best-known photograph depicts a smiling JFK behind his presidential desk with JFK Jr. climbing out from beneath it. Signed First Day Cover 6�" X 3�" cancelled in Washington DC on 1979 January 12 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single 15-cent "Robert F. Kennedy" stamp at upper right. Fine. At lower right in blue ballpoint Tretick signs large and bold. Tretick's closeup profile of RFK with chin in hand graces this stamp. Small portion of original transmittal envelope also present. unknown
Bookseller reference : 25367
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CALDWELL Erskine 1903 87
Photograph Signed
"Tobacco Road" and "God's Little Acre" both 1932 are but two of this prolific Southern novelist�s works. PS 4�" X 6" n.p. n.d. Very good. Handsome black and white postcard portrait from 1980 with a large smudged signature across the front and an old-age "To Rick Harwell / from / Erskine" on the verso. With original envelope. Harwell 1915-88 was a noted civil War scholar who assembled the largest collection among other things of Erskine Caldwell editions. unknown
Bookseller reference : 14707
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FRASER Bill 1907 87
Photograph Signed
Remembered by Brits as television's "Snudge" this character actor appeared in many stage productions and in the films "The Americanization of Emily" and "Masquerade." PS 3�" X 3�" archivally tipped to a larger acid-free art board n.p. n.d. Fine. Heavy book photograph showing Fraser with Katherine Hepburn in Victorian attire boldly signed with "Best Wishes." Uncommon. unknown
Bookseller reference : 23019
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SAROYAN William 1908 81
Signed Postal Cover
This American playwright won the 1940 Pulitzer Prize for "The Time of Your Life." Signed Postal Cover 6�" X 3�" cancelled at Fresno California on August 31 1972. Near fine. Single 8-cent "Sidney Lanier American Poet" stamp at upper right. NOT a First Day Cover -- but an imaginative collector had this cover cancelled on the day of Saroyan's 1908 birth -- August 31 -- in the city of his birth Fresno which is also where he died. No decorative cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address -- but Saroyan's bold and huge 5�"! signature in black fineline fills the "sweet spot." For some reason Saroyan signs this piece on the verso two more times -- on the first in black ballpoint his pen skips badly so he signs a second time in bright pink marker. Small portion of original transmittal envelope present. unknown
Bookseller reference : 21459
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THOMAS Danny 1914 91
Photograph Signed
Popular comic and actor who starred in early television's "Make Room for Daddy" 1953-64. PS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Glossy portrait of an older Thomas wearing a lab coat and stethoscope smoking a cigar. Boldly signed. unknown
Bookseller reference : 15726
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SAUNDERS Frederick 1807 1902
Autograph Note Signed
This muckraking British-born librarian author and journalist attempted to work with the U.S. Congress to create copyright legislation to protect British authors from American pirates; rebuked he became librarian of the renowned Astor Library 1859-96. ANS 1p 5�" X 8" New York NY 1894 October 2. Addressed to Charles Aldrich. Very good. Erased but slightly visible pencil note across top margin; slight mounting trace on verso and on left margin. Cryptic reply to a correspondent: "In response to your favor of the 28th Sept. I have much pleasure in sending the enclosed according to your flattering request." unknown
Bookseller reference : 14242
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WINCHELL Walter 1897 1972
Document Signed
The grandaddy of all gossip columnists reigned supreme both as a syndicated columnist and radio journalist from the 1930s through the '50s. DS 1p 8�" X 3" New York NY 1960 July 4. Very good. Check drawn on the Irving Trust Company made out to Gaiety Delicatessen -- surely a clearinghouse for publishable gossip! -- in the amount of $15.90 and boldly signed. Red cancellation stamp lightly touches upon the first two letters. Most attractive. unknown
Bookseller reference : 14193
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