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BRENT Evelyn 1899 1975
Signature
This silent film star of the teens and 1920s continued in bit parts into the 1940s. Large signature in bold green ink on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Los Angeles CA n.d. 1970 March 17. Very good. With original envelope addressed in her hand. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18913
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KING Charles 1844 1933
Autograph Note Signed
This brigadier general survived the Civil War Spanish-American War Indian uprisings the Phillipine insurrection and World War One -- then died after tripping on a rug; when he wasn't fightin' he was writing' producing almost 60 novels about army life and frontier romance. ANS 1p heavy stock 4�" X 3�" card Milwaukee WI n.y. Addressed to Stalham L. Williams Jr. Near fine. Minor mounting traces on verso. Thanks a correspondent for a "pleasant letter" and a "valued suggestion" -- clearly a book idea -- and continues: "Just now I am 'loaded to the guards' with work but in that indefinite future -- 'one of these days' -- I may be able to handle that subject 'without gloves.'" Bold and quite attractive. unknown
Bookseller reference : 20979
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REEVES Jim 1924 64
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Known as "Gentleman Jim" this influential Country Western singer of the '50s and '60s achieved great popularity with such hits as "He'll Have to Go" 1960; he died at age 40 in a plane crash in Tennessee. Color IPS verso heavy stock 3�" X 5�" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Handsome color picture postcard issued by RCA Victor Records the recto featuring a nice half-length portrait of Reeves in tie and red sweater. Verso features message and address portions and across this in bold large script as red as his sweater Reeves writes "To / Donald / Best of luck always / Gratefully / Jim Reeves." The signature itself which runs from the lower left corner to the upper right corner measures a full 5�"! A superb example of this rarity. unknown
Bookseller reference : 20956
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KIMMICK Walter L. "Wally" 1897 1989
Signature
Utility infielder debuting in 1919 with the St. Louis Cardinals and playing for them the Cincinnati Reds and Philadelphia Phillies until 1926. Bold signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1981 May 26. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19202
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FIRESTONE Harvey S. Jr. 1898 1973
Signed Commemorative Cover
The son of the founder of the tire magnate himself became president and chairman of Firestone Tire and Rubber Company 1941-63 and under his direction the company expanded and diversified worldwide; he was a noted philanthropist and served for 15 years as chairman of the U.S.O. Signed Commemorative Cover 6�" X 3�" cancelled in Chicago Illinois on 7 April 1971 and bearing a special "USO / 30th Anniversary / 1941 - 1971" cancellation. Single 6-Cent U.S. flag stamp at upper right. Near fine. No decorative cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address. Near the center below the postal cancellation Firestone signs boldly in full in blue fineline. Quite nice and on an appropriate cover since Firestone was intimately associated with the United Services Organization. Small portion of original transmittal envelope also present. unknown
Bookseller reference : 24307
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KERR Johnny 1898 1993
Signature
The second baseman debuted with the Detroit Tigers in 1923 playing for the Chicago White Sox and retiring from the Washington Senators in 1934. Rather light full signature and "2nd Base" in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. Near fine. A decent example if a bit faint. unknown
Bookseller reference : 29250
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BEST Edna 1900 74
Photograph Signed
This British-born actress once married to Herbert Marshall starred on stage and in English and American films such as "The Man Who Knew Too Much" "The Swiss Family Robinson" and "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir." PS 5" X 7" n.p. n.d. Good plus. Heavy mounting traces on verso. Vintage matte finish closeup of a young Best signed at the bottom. unknown
Bookseller reference : 15576
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DEAL Charles A. 1891 1979
Signature
Third baseman with the Detroit Tigers Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Browns debuting in 1912. Bold signature in blue ballpoint on a lined 5" X 3" card n.p. n.d. Near fine. Handsome later life example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 23113
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LLOYD Daisy 1877 1961
Signature and Inscription
One of the more enduring of the famed family of English music hall performers she also became a smash hit in America. Large attractive "Yours sincerely / Daisy Lloyd" in blue fountain pen heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. ca. 1920s. Very good. Slightest bit of age toning. A lovely example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 22784
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STEPHENSON Walter "Rebel" or "Tarzan" 1913 93
Signature and Inscription
Catcher with the Chicago Cubs where he debuted in 1935. Bold "Wishing You the Best of Everything . / Walter 'Rebel' Stephenson" in black ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. Fine. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19851
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LEINSDORF Erich 1912 93
Photograph Signed
Renowned Austrian-born conductor with the New York Metropolitan Opera and the Boston Symphony. PS 4" X 5�" n.p. n.d. Fine. Handsome glossy profile portrait in tuxedo baton in mid-swing nicely signed. unknown
Bookseller reference : 15028
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CANADEO Anthony R. "Tony" 1919 2003
Signature
"The Gray Ghost of Gonzaga" this half- and quarterback played for the Green Bay Packers from 1941 to 1952 with time off for World War Two; he was the first Packer to rush 1000 yards in a season the third NFL player ever to do this -- and the fifth Packer to have his number 3 retired; in 1974 he was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Bold signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1973 December 14. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 29593
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RIDDELL Robert 1755 1794
Autograph Letter Signed
This captain in the Royal Scots was multi-talented: amateur archaeologist musician composer editor "A Collection of Scotch Galwegian and Border Tunes for Violin and Pianoforte" 1794. A close friend of the legendary Scottish poet Robert Burns who once wrote of Riddell: "At their fire-side I have enjoyed more pleasant evenings than at all the houses of fashionable people in this country put together: and to their kindness and hospitality I am indebted for many of the happiest hours of my life." Burns' poem "Extempore to Captain Riddell on Returning a Newspaper" aptly depicts their camaraderie while his poem "Sonnet on the Death of Robert Riddell of Glenriddell and Friars' Carse" shows his deep sense of loss at Riddell's early death. ALS 1p 7" X 9" Felton Park Scotland n.y. March 16. Very good. Minor age toning to edges. Cryptic reading in part: "You are perfectly at liberty to put my name to the Petition and address to the P.R. I fear it will be of no avail at the present. We must wait some years as yet before we obtain our wishes." "P.R." presumably means Prince Regent but the nature of this group's grievance remains unknown. Riddell declines to attend their meetings noting that "It is not at all likely I should attend being at the distance of 300 miles." Interesting and unusual. unknown
Bookseller reference : 15051
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BETTS Samuel Rossiter 1786 1868
Autograph Letter Signed
This one-term wonder New York representative 1815-17 distinguished himself in jurisprudence rising from the U.S. Army JAG corps to district attorney 1821-23 to New York State Supreme Court circuit judge 1823-26 to U.S. District Court of the Southern District of New York federal judge 1826-67. ALS 1p 7�" X 9�" Bloomingburgh NY 1815 August 11. Addressed to L. Jenkins an attorney in Albany. Very good. Interesting if somewhat cryptic letter regarding the case of Daniel Niven vs. Israel Gibbs. In part: ".will you examine the minutes of this Term & see what the judgt. of the court is. I wish two certified copies of the bail piece in the above cause to be processed & addressed to me by mail without delay. I wish to get the bail piece back to Albany. in time to have one of the Judges endorse the exoneretur sic this Term." An attractive piece penned as a young man just prior to entering Congress and worthy of further research. unknown
Bookseller reference : 29934
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HANCOCK Valston E. 1907 98
Signature
British Air Marshal; Chief of the Air Staff of the Royal Australian Air Force. Large forceful "V.E. Hancock" in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1987 October 21. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 24057
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FERRER Jose 1912 92
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Academy Award-winning actor for "Cyrano de Bergerac" 1950 better known for his stage performances which earned him an astonishing five Tony Awards. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Closeup printed portrait later in life a head-and-shoulders shot in suit-and-tie inscribed big and bold "For / Eirene / Jose Ferrer" in black marker. unknown
Bookseller reference : 31158
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GILBERT Johnny ? 1990 and GOELZ Billy 1918 2002
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Popular Midwest wrestling champions of the '50s and '60s each holder of many titles who formed a celebrated tag wrestling team. Most unusual oversize IPS heavy stock 16" X 20" St. Charles IL 1960 October 14. Near full-length side-by-side shot depicting Gilbert and Goelz in wrestling trunks against a white background each taking off their coat as if entering the ring. Gilbert at left inscribes boldly to the right of his legs in red ballpoint: "To Donald M. Burnell / A true and wonderful / Wrestling fan Your friend / in Sports always / Johnny Gilbert / Oct 14 - 1960 / St. Charles Livestock Center / St. Charles Illiones." sic Goelz at right inscribes boldly at upper right in blue ballpoint: "To a wrestler's best friend / Donald M. Burnell / Best of Luck and of everything / Your friend always / Billy Goelz / Fox Lake wrestler / Oct. 14 1960 / St. Charles Livestock / Center / St. Charles Ill." This handsome and most unusual item was likely created for some cryptic promotional purpose but it bears no photographer's credit or other identifications recto or verso. Choice vintage piece from the "Golden Age of Wrestling" -- likely one of a kind in this large format. Superb for display. unknown
Bookseller reference : 20151
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HUGHSON Cecil "Tex" 1916 93
Signature
This pitcher debuted with the Boston Red Sox in 1941 playing there until retirement in 1949. Large bold signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1973 May 24. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19172
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MOORE Charles C. 1866 1958
Inscription and Signature
This Republican politician served as governor of Idaho from 1923 to 1927. Large and bold "Chas C Moore / Rancho / Tres Ojos de Agua / Santa Cruz California / July 17th 1930" in black fountain pen on a beige 6" X 3 3/4" autograph album leaf. Near fine. From the collection of noted collector Preston Sawyer 1899-1968 California journalist and historical writer. unknown
Bookseller reference : 25826
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TUCKER Sophie 1884 1966
Inscribed Photograph Signed
"The last of the red-hot Mamas" a popular vaudeville singer and performer; also appeared in a handful of films such as "Broadway Melody" of 1937 and "Sensations of 1945." IPS heavy stock 3�" X 5�" n.p. n.d. ca. 1960. Very good. Tape stain at each corner and one at bottom edge close to but not touching signature. Postcard portrait though address and message side blank. Striking Maurice Seymour head-and-shoulders closeup of Tucker in later years dressed like a red-hot mama indeed in fur stole and sequined gown. Boldly inscribed in blue ballpoint near the bottom "to / Donald / Burnell / Best / wishes / Sophie / Tucker." Very striking. unknown
Bookseller reference : 23030
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COCO James 1929 87
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Chunky comic character actor of screen and stage nominated for an Oscar for "Only When I Laugh" 1981. IPS 3�" X 5�" n.p. n.d. Fine. Nice informal glossy portrait inscribed in bold red ink "Happy Birthday / Mrs Kocsett /Sincerely /James Coco." unknown
Bookseller reference : 15591
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ABBOTT Henry 1850 ?
Typed Note Signed
One of the great unsung American inventors and timepiece pioneers was this New Jersey watchmaker who held more than 40 patents but is remembered for the "calculagraph" a device that records times and calculates the difference; one of its first uses was in 1894 in New York where it recorded the length of telephone calls and impressed AT & T so much they installed it nationwide; his other inventions include a watch winding system that resulted in watches being wound by their stem instead of with a key and a revolutionary method for making enamel watch dials. TNS 1p 8�" X 11" New York NY 1933 October 16. Addressed to Mary B. Day librarian at Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry. Near fine. On ornate Calculagraph Company letterhead featuring at the bottom a faint engraving of the calculagraph machine being used with its slogan "It Makes No Clerical Errors" Abbott graciously notes: "It gives me great pleasure to comply with your request and I am sending in the same mail for filing in your library a copy of the pamphlet entitled: 'Watches and Men'." Large bold signature. Uncommon. unknown
Bookseller reference : 20938
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LEGETT Louis A. "Doc" 1901 88
Signature
In 1928 this catcher was one of five players sent by the Chicago Cubs to the Boston Braves in exchange Rogers Hornsby; he debuted there in 1929 retiring from the Boston Red Sox in 1935. Bold "'Doc' Legett" in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. Near fine. Nice example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 29248
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WEEKS Sinclair 1893 1972
Signature
Eisenhower's secretary of commerce 1953-58 also served Massachusetts in the U.S. Senate. Bold signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1971 March 3. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19111
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HOLLAND Anthony 1928 88
Signature
Supporting actor whose films include "The Last Mohican" "The Out-of-Towners" and others; suffering from AIDS he committed suicide. Signature dated 1971 February 24 on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Near fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19003
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CUTTING Mary Stewart 1851 1924
Autograph Note Signed / Autograph Manuscript Signed
Popular novelist and short story writer whose umpteen volumes include "The Wayfarers" "The Unforeseen" and "The Suburban Whirl." Two items: First an ANS 1p 5" X 6�" Orange NJ 1923 January 16. Addressed to Albert Johannsen 1871-1962 a University of Chicago geology professor who authored "The House of Beadle and Adams and Its Dime and Nickel Novels" 1950 the definitive reference work on the subject. Near fine. In response to a request for an original working draft page of a manuscript Cutting cordially replies: "Will the enclosed serve your purpose It is rather more legible than most!" Signed boldly in full. Second an AMS 1p 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. Very good. Mild edge wear and a bit of age toning. On cheap lined paper Cutting has hurriedly penned in black ink some lines from a story complete with a few crossouts and additions. Along the top she has added "From / Fairy Godmother / story finished March 1920. Published in Woman's Home Companion" and at the bottom she signs in full. If this example is as Cutting notes "rather more legible than most" we would hate to see one of her less legible pages! Nice example of a working draft from a popular ladies author of the turn of the century. Accompanied by Johannsen's original 8�" X 11" file folder bearing a printed "Collection of Albert Johannsen" label partly filled in by Johannsen. unknown
Bookseller reference : 27015
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HIRSCHFELD Al 1903 2003
Signed Book Illustration
Renowned and prolific caricaturist whose inimitable style captured hundreds of actors in the pages of the "New York Times" from 1929 until his death. PS 1p 5�" X 8�" n.p. n.d. dated on verso 1984 in pencil in another hand. Near fine. Full-page illustration of Hirschfeld's depiction of Jack Lemmon and Robert Picardo in the play "Tribute" signed nicely by the artist below his printed signature. Printed text on verso p. 285 consists of dialogue from this play. This printed book illustration comes from an unidentified title probably one of the annually published "Best Plays of" volumes illustrated entirely with Hirschfeld caricatures. unknown
Bookseller reference : 15416
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BEBAN George 1873 1928
Signature
Silent film actor director and writer; father of actor George Beban Jr. 1914-77. Large attractive "Sincerely" and signature heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.d. dated 1908 September 20 in another hand on verso. Near fine. Light even age toning; verso bears an autograph request from an admirer. unknown
Bookseller reference : 23027
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FLAMANK George H. 1904 ?
Signature / Autograph Note Signed
University of Missouri star quarterback in the 1920s later a college football coach. Large full signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1980 October 11. Fine. Comes with ANS in margin of admirer's note to Flamank where he notes: "I was born / in Chicago / 12-9-04 / Geo." With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 22011
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BAER Max 1909 59
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Heavyweight boxing champion and father of actor Max "Jethro" Baer Jr. Uncommon IPS heavy stock 4�" X 6" n.p. 1959. Very good. Printed promotional photograph a handsome suit-and-tie closeup portrait. Boldly inscribed shortly before his death "To / Rollie / my old pal -- / your friend -- / Max Baer / 1959." Fairly scarce. unknown
Bookseller reference : 16437
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FRANCINE Anne H. 1917 99
Signature
This popular cabaret singer became a hit on the stage "Mame" in films "Crocodile Dundee" and on television "Harper Valley P.T.A.". Bold full signature in blue fineline marker on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1988 August 20. Fine. With original envelope partly addressed in her hand. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18940
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COOMBS Raymond F. "Bobby" 1908 ?
Signature
This pitcher debuted in 1933 with the Philadelphia Phillies. Bold signature 5" X 3" card n.p. n.d. Fine. unknown
Bookseller reference : 14201
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DUBBINS Don 1929 91
Autograph Letter Signed
Supporting star of the 1950s best remembered for "From Here to Eternity." ALS 2pp 8�" X 11" Pacific Palisades CA 1982 July 27. Addressed to Bruce. Fine. Appreciative note to an admirer who "lets we actors know that you are pleased and entertained by what we do and is quite flattering." unknown
Bookseller reference : 15598
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PRAEGER Ferdinand 1815 91
Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
German composer. AMuQS 1p 8�" X 3�" n.p. n.d. Good. Heavy mounting traces on verso. Praeger writes out two lines of music from a composition identified "After Balzac." Beneath the music Praeger writes: "The only thing complete below / On earth alas! is human woe!" unknown
Bookseller reference : 13931
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BRUSSEL SMITH Bernard 1914 89
Signed First Day Cover
One of America's leading wood engravers known for his scenes of the urban working classes in the 1940s and '50s. Signed First Day Cover 6�" X 3�" cancelled in Buffalo New York on 1977 August 4 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single 13-cent "United States & Canada Peace Bridge 1927-77" stamp at upper right and handsome ArtCraft engraved cachet at left. Near the center in blck ballpoint Brussel-Smith signs. A classy example of this artist's virtuoso wood engraving technique -- and an uncommon autograph. unknown
Bookseller reference : 25205
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ARMSTRONG Louis 1900 71
Printed Document Signed
The beloved and influential jazz trumpeter and gravel-voiced singer appeared in many films most notably "Pennies from Heaven" 1936 "The Glenn Miller Story" 1954 and "Hello Dolly" 1969. One of the most bizarre Satchmo items we've handled -- and we've handled a lot: a printed DS 1p 8�" X 11" n.p. n.d. ca. 1966. Very good. Small yellow tape stain at each corner. Mimeographed letter headlined "SATCHMO SEZ." in which Armstrong raves at length about the medicinal benefits of his two favorite laxatives "Swiss Kriss" and "Bis Ma Rex." Armstrong was known to have been excessively fond of laxatives from an early age and in later years became a devotee and practically a walking billboard for these two brands going so far as to hand out sample packets to friends and fans. He mentions "Swiss Kriss" several times his memoir noting that he came up with an open letter to fans about these products. Offered here is a signed copy of this very same letter. Along the top edge he boldly writes in his characteristic green ink "To Donald M. Burnell / from Louis Armstrong." Then vertically down the blank left margin he signs again large and bold. The printed text reads in part: "How to take Swiss Kriss -- the Satchmo Way . Take a teaspoonful of Swiss Kriss ever night when going to bed. People who suffer with gas -- cancer -- and ulcers should at least take a broken dose of Swiss Kriss religiously every night for the rest of their lives." About Bis Ma Rex Satchmo preaches: "Gas is an awful thing to have . If you can -- always keep B.M.R. around the house . It is good for many many things . and all illnesses come from the stomach. There's no such thing as an overdose." He also points out: "There's no business interest between me and these two companies. I buy my Swiss Kriss and Bis Ma Rex the same as anybody else. For three years I thought I had Ulcers . And it wasn't a'thing but Gas. It actually thrills me to be able to 'Hipp' my Public to what's 'Happening in the "Gas Section"' . Yeah . " He continues in this jazzy colloquial fashion for some time of course concluding with "Merry Swiss Kriss and Happy Bis Ma Rex." Fascinating and strange. Accompanied by a fine 8" X 10" glossy black and white photograph of Armstrong playing eyes gazed upward. unknown
Bookseller reference : 17460
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CASEY James V. 1915 86
Signature
Archbishop of Denver. Bold signature in black fineline heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1970 October 8. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 26697
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McCOSH James 1811 94
Signature
This Scottish-born Presbyterian clergyman was a philosopher and proponent of the Scottish School of Common Sense; a noted professor of philosophy in 1868 he became president of the College of New Jersey now Princeton University serving until 1888. Clipped "Yours" and bold signature 4" X 1" lined slip n.p. n.y. Very good. Dozen or so words "the privilege and at these meetings / of intellectual life." in his script on the verso. unknown
Bookseller reference : 31246
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CHABOT Lucille Gloria 1908 2005
Signed First Day Cover / Autograph Note Signed
In 1965 this Works Progress Administration artist later a commercial and technical artist gained fame when a watercolor she had painted in 1939 depicting an Angel Gabriel weathervane atop a church steeple in Newburyport was chosen as the country's Christmas stamp. Signed First Day Cover 6�" X 3�" Silver Bell Arizona 1965 November 2. Single 5-cent "Christmas" stamp at upper right. At the center in bold blue ballpoint the artist signs and inscribes it "Inscribed to Paul Johnston with / best wishes / Lucille Gloria Chabot." Accompanied by a brief ANS heavy stock 6" X 3�" card n.p. 1974 August 19. Addressed to Paul Johnston. Fine. Gracious note to an admirer. With small portion of original transmittal envelope present. unknown
Bookseller reference : 25212
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SMITH William A. 1918 89
Autograph Note Signed / Unsigned Booklet
This American artist is often remembered for his friendship with Carl Sandburg which resulted in his striking 1968 U.S. postage stamp; other stamps include his award-winning 1972 "Sidney Lanier" and the 4-stamp 1973 series "Rise of the Spirit of Independence." ANS 1p 8�" X 11" Pineville PA 1973 October 9. Addressed to Mr. Johnston. Near fine. Two horizontal mailing folds. Friendly "Thank you for your gratifying reaction and comment on my stamp designs." in Smith's handsome calligraphic hand. No doubt refers to his award-winning 4-stamp "Rise of the Spirit of Independence" stamps which had been released the previous month. Accompanied by a stunning 4pp heavy stock 8�" X 11" color leaflet issued in 1953. Near fine. Smith's 1978 centennial "Carl Sandburg" stamp which shows a left-facing Sandburg in profile was based on a charcoal portrait made much earlier showing a right-facing Sandburg published here for the first time in 1953 -- a full quarter century before its stamp appearance! The front cover of this glossy leaflet features this portrait which once open pages 2 and 3 shows on the lefthand side a manuscript fair copy of Sandburg's then-new poem "Names" in his distinctive script dated from Connemara Farm Flat Rock North Carolina 25 December 1952. The righthand side shows the same text beautifully typeset. Rear leaf page 4 indicates "First publication of CARL SANDBURG'S most recent poem" and "Some time ago we asked Mr. Sandburg for permission to print this poem as a keepsake for his seventy-fifth birthday party." Thus this booklet represents the true first appearance of this well-known poem which begins: "There is only one horse on the earth / and his name is All Horses. / There is only one bird in the air / and his name is All Wings. / There is only one fish in the sea / and his name is All fins." Though no publisher is cited on this bibliographically-challenged printed piece the publisher was perhaps Broadcast Music Inc. of New York -- whose president and founder Carl Haverlin was an old friend of Sandburg's and was instrumental in organizing the celebrations honoring his friend's 75th. Sandburg at that time was at the height of his fame and these fetes garnished much press coverage. It's not known how many of these booklets were produced but likely a modest number for private distribution to friends and colleagues. A superb letter and scarce printed keepsake. unknown
Bookseller reference : 25860
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ALLEN Rex 1920 99
Inscribed Photograph Signed
One of the last of the singing cowboys known as "Mister Cowboy" and "The Arizona Cowboy" Allen starred in cowboy films of the 1950s and is credited with composing 300 songs among them "Crying in the Chapel" 1953. Uncommon glossy oversize IPS heavy stock 16" X 20" Kankakee IL 1961. Very good. Image is superb and unflawed but ink contrast is good only. Handsome head-and-shoulders closeup of a smiling Allen in plaid shirt scarf and white ten-gallon hat inscribed enormously in the light area above his hat in blue ballpoint: "To Donald / My Best Always / Rex Allen / 1961 / 'Kankakee.'" Very attractive and unusual despite mediocre ink contrast -- likely created for some cryptic promotional purpose but it bears no photographer's credit or other identifications recto or verso. Choice vintage piece probably one of a kind in this large format. Striking display item. unknown
Bookseller reference : 20153
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MARSTON GW. 1840 1901 G. W.
Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
American composer of numerous hymns such as "Beyond the Smiling and the Weeping" "Be Still and Know That I Am God" "I'm a Pilgrim I'm a Stranger" "Like as a Father" and many others. AMuQS 1p 5" X 5�" Florence Italy 1875 February 4. Fine. Three lines of music from the song "Break Break Break" based on Alfred Lord Tennyson's 1835 poem of that title and a single line of lyrics "Break break break On thy cold gray stones." Quite attractive and early -- and uncommon. unknown
Bookseller reference : 28694
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MONTOYA Joseph M. 1915 78
Signature
New Mexico senator who rose to national prominence on the Senate Watergate Committee in 1973. Bold signature and "U.S. Senator / New Mexico" heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1967 November 8. Fine. With original envelope. Nice example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19118
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BENNETT Joan 1910 90
Photograph Signed
Popular and durable star of countless films of the 1930s and '40s. PS 8" X 11" archivally tipped to slightly larger acid-free matte board. Near fine. Book photograph an unidentified still depicting Gregory Peck comforting Bennett boldly signed by her. unknown
Bookseller reference : 14793
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HOOFT Willem A. Visser 't 1900 85
Signature
Swiss clergyman; secretary general of the World Council of Churches. Choice signature on a special heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Geneva Switzerland 1968 February 21. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18314
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STERN Alfred Whital 1881 1960
Autograph Letter Signed
Chicago philanthropist and renowned Lincoln collector whose 7000 item Lincoln collection became one of the cornerstones of the Library of Congress's Lincoln collection. ALS 1p 6" X 7" Chicago IL 1946 September 5. Addressed to Edward Jacobs. Fine. Thanks the Peoria Lincoln publisher for "the beautiful and well designed New Salem item. I shall with pleasure add it to my Lincoln collection." Comes with a copy of Elmer Gertz's February 1942 "Lincoln Herald" article "The Library of Alfred W. Stern." unknown
Bookseller reference : 13913
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FOX Fontaine Talbot Jr. 1884 1964
Signature and Salutation
This pioneering American cartoonist created the syndicated comic strip "Toonerville Folks" which appeared in newspapers across the country from 1913 to 1955. Signature and salutation 1p 7" X 1 3/4" n.p. n.y. ca. 1940. Very good. Unusual: After penning "Sincerely" in brown ink the artist then pens his usual "F. Fox" signature -- which he then crosses out with two horizontal lines! Then below this he pens a large bold "Fontaine Talbot Fox Junior." Apparently an admirer requested the artist to sign his name in full -- which Fox remembered to do only after first signing his usual shortened signature. A most unusual and desirable double signature. unknown
Bookseller reference : 28926
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BABICH John C. 1913 2001
Signature
This pitcher debuted with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1934 retiring from the Philadelphia Athletics in 1941. Bold signature in black fineline heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. Very good. Minor age toning. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19708
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HIRSCHFELD Al 1903 2003
Signed Book Illustration
Reknowned and prolific caricaturist whose inimitable style captured hundreds of actors in the pages of the "New York Times" from 1929 until his death. PS 1p 4�" X 7�" n.p. n.d. ca. late 1980s. Near fine. Full-page illustration verso of text page 51 from John Mason Brown's "Insides Out: Being the Saga of a Drama Critic Who Attended His Own Opening" the London: Herbert Jenkins Limited edition ca. 1942 an operating room scene in which the patient looks backward up at the angled mirror on the wall and proclaims "Great God! Look at me up there on the wall!" Signed nicely by the artist simply "Hirschfeld" as usual at lower right in his usual black fineline. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19421
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STODDERT Benjamin 1751 1813
Autograph Letter Signed
This Revolutionary War patriot acted on Washington's behalf to secure large lots of land in the District of Columbia area before the center of government was formally established there then served as the first secretary of the navy 1798-1801. ALS 1p 7 3/4" X 10�" n.p. n.y. Addressed to JOHN TEMPLEMAN a Georgetown merchant associated with Stoddert in various land enterprises. Very good. Mildly age toned with binding traces down left edge not affecting text. Interesting if cryptic details on some Georgetown real estate dealings in Stoddert's usual difficult script reading in part: "Col Burrows has commenced 3 Houses on two lots which Scot will not transfer without a person to get two lots already divided to him in the sale square. these are No. 9 & 10. Pray then send an order to Forrest to transfer to Scot these two lots. As for the rest -- I believe the business is not to be settled without a Law suit -- a Law suit which will not end during the lives of the Parties who commence it." One Stoddert letter to Templeman in the federal archives concerns different investors interested in Georgetown real estate; though undated it likely dates from late 1804 -- which time period is also likely for this letter which is otherwise dated simply "Friday morning." Most unusual most desirable. unknown
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