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KAHN Madeline 1942 99
Signature
Comic actress perhaps best known for "Blazing Saddles." Large signature heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1978 May 1. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18895
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BELANGER Mark 1944 98
Signature
The Baltimore Oriole star shortstop 1965-81 was considered one of the best of his generation; he played on the 1970 world championship team. Bold signature heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1971 August 25. Near fine. With original envelope. Nice example at the height of his career. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18952
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BOLITHO Hector 1897 ?
Typed Note Signed
New Zealand author of such books as "The Reign of Queen Victoria" 1948 and "No. 10 Downing Street" 1957. TNS 1p 7" X 9" Windsor England 1931 August 18. Addressed to H.D. Trevelyan. Fine. "I thank you most sincerely for your interest and kind comments" etc. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 15008
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AUER Mischa 1905 67
Signed Play Program
"My Man Godfrey" earned this Russian immigrant a 1936 Oscar nomination. Centerfold page of a Kingston New York play program 11�" X 8�" n.d. late 1940s. Very good. Announcement for the play "Twentieth Century" by Ben Hecht and Charles McArthur listing the performers the center text surrounded by local advertisements signed twice in pencil by Auer. The first signature he aborted as the pencil dug into the paper. unknown
Bookseller reference : 15566
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PARTRIDGE Bellamy 1878 1960
Typed Letters Signed 2
This American novelist and popular historian is best remembered for "Country Lawyer" 1939 a memoir of his attorney father's practice in rural New York and its sequel "The Big Family" 1941. Two Typed Letters Signed 7�" X 10�" and 8�" X 11" Bridgeport CT 1948 January 30 and 1948 March 24. Addressed to Mrs. Madlener -- Elaine Madlener noted Chicago collector and office of The Manuscript Society. First letter is very good with mild age toning and small paper clip impression; second letter is slightly less with minor wrinkles and paper clip stain. Good content to this admirer who wanted some books signed. "I always feel highly complimented when readers want their books autographed" he remarks in the first letter "especially if the request comes after reading." Nice discussion of his current project: "I am in the throes of finishing a novel of old New York. It is the story of the Fabulous Forties when the Croton Aqueduct was being built. I have been reading the newspapers of the day through the microfilm until my eyes are quite ready for a vacation. Papers of that particular period were printed on stock which has become so brittle that they break all to pieces when handled and the microfilm has really saved them from extinction. The Aqueduct was under construction for ten years and I have been fortunate enough to get hold of diaries kept by an old fellow who was curator of a museum there during the time and who was also an enthusiastic member of the Aqueduct family -- which was fought tooth and nail by the well water enthusiasts." In the second letter he editorializes about. well editors: ".I had my editor here and we were polishing off the new copy. My work is pretty messy when it is first finished and it is full of erasures and interlineations. If the editor wants any changes and there was never an editor who didn't want some little change made I like to have it done before the final copy is typed. The printers are very bossy nowadays and they demand the most perfect copy. Then if there is to be serial consideration there has to be a copy for the magazines and another for the moving pictures." Insightful commentary from this noted author. Both letters bear bold full signatures. unknown
Bookseller reference : 22672
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STARRETT Charles 1904 88
Inscribed Photograph Signed
The Durango Kid" in more than one hundred Westerns. IPS 5" X 4" archivally tipped to a larger acid-free matte board n.p. n.d. Near fine. Book photograph an early scene showing Starrett with Myrna Loy inscribed "Terry you find 'em -- / I'll sign 'em -- / As your friend -- Charles 'Durango' Starrett. unknown
Bookseller reference : 15711
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ROACH William A. 1888 1969
Signed First Day Cover / Unsigned Photograph
This American artist designed the USPS's first postage honoring baseball in 1939 as well as the 1940 3-cent "Three Graces" and the 1945 3-cent "US Army" stamp -- designing a total of more than 60 stamps and also World War Two occupation currency for Germany Italy and Japan; as a commercial artist he is credited with many Phillips cigarette posters and the famous Victor Talking Machine Company's "His Master's Voice" advertisements. Signed First Day Cover 6�" X 3�" cancelled in Saint Joseph Missouri on 3 April 1940 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Four connected 3-cent Roach-designed "Pony Express 80th Anniversary" stamps at upper right and decorative cachet based on stamp art at left. Small typed recipient's name/address at center bottom. Near fine. Just below the stamp Roch signs handsomely in full in black fountain pen adding "Design" after. Accompanied by a 2" X 3" black-and-white photograph of Roach in old age and a 2pp ALS from ALEX UJVAROSY JR. 1906-89 dated 1970 January 26. Ujvarosy was a friend of Roach and published an article or two about him and this good content letter written shortly after the artist's death discusses his signing practices. unknown
Bookseller reference : 25849
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BONNET Henri 1888 ?
Typed Note Signed
This noted diplomat served as French ambassador to the U.S. from 1944 to 1954. TNS 1p 8�" X 11" Washington DC 1947 June 10. Addressed to Kenneth Parker. Fine. On letterhead of "Ambassador de France aux Etats-Unis" Bonnet thanks the Parker Pen Company namesake -- founder George Parker's son -- for sending him a particular new pen "a great favourite of mine." Comes with a 1945 news agency 10" X 8" photograph of Bonnet and others signing the United Nations charter for France. unknown
Bookseller reference : 15953
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LABORDE Henri J. ? ?
Signature and Inscription
American silver medalist in discus at the 1932 Olympics. Bold handsome signature and "L.A. Olympics '32 -- with fond / memories -- Discus -- Silver" in Laborde's handsome calligraphic script heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1984 June 29. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19257
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SOTHERN Edward Hugh 1859 1933
Signature and inscription
Son of the American stage star Edward Askew Sothern junior was a standard in many a Broadway romance and adventure production from the 1880s on; he married Julia Marlowe and starred with her in Shakespearian dramas. Usual sloppy "Yrs very truly / E.H. Sothern" in his normal pale fountain pen heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. Very good. Slightest bit of age toning. Attractive example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 22770
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BRUNEAU Alfred 1857 1934
Autograph Note Signed
This French composer created operas noted for their realism "Kerim" " Messidor" " Angelo" etc. ballets symphonies and more; he was also a prolific music critic for many periodicals. ANS in French 1p 4�" X 5�" Paris France 1924 June 29. Addressed to "My dear comrade" in French -- probably American expatriate pianist and music critic Irving Schwerke 1893-1975. Fine. Returns a photograph not present and thanks his correspondent for a journal sent to him. unknown
Bookseller reference : 25097
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PHIPPS Constantine Henry First Marquess of Normanby 1797 1863
Free-Franked Envelope
This British Whig politician was Viscount Normanby from 1812-31and rose to Earl of Mulgrave from 1831-38 when the Marquess of Normanby was created for him in 1838; he served as Governor of Jamaica 1832-34 Lord Lieutenant of Ireland 1835-39 Home Secretary 1839-41 British Ambassador to France 1846-52 and Minister to Tuscany 1854-58. Free-Franked Envelope 5" X 3�" n.p. London n.y. Very good. On a typical light grey envelope of the period bearing Normanby's black wax seal still present on the verso he signs a bold "Normanby" in brown ink at lower left addressing it to a "J. Horsley Pye / 10 Charlotte Street" in his usual challenging scrawl. Interesting piece. unknown
Bookseller reference : 29321
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WHITEHEAD Burgess U. "Whitey" 1910 93
Signature
This second baseman debuted in 1933 with the St. Louis Cardinals through 1935 then played for the New York Giants 1936-41 and Pittsburgh Pirates 1946; in 1935 and 1937 he played the All-Star Games and in 1937 he led the National League in fielding percentages. Handsome signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. Fine. Attractive later life example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 23968
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LISKA Adolph J. 1906 98
Signature and Inscription
This pitcher debuted with the Washington Senators in 1929 retiring from the Philadelphia Phillies in 1933; he then pitched for the Portland Beavers Pacific Coast League from 1936 to 1949 and was inducted into the PCL Hall of Fame in 2003. Large bold "Ad Liska / Senators / Phillies / Portland Beavers" in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. Near fine. Nifty later life example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 29246
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McCORMICK Mike 1917 76
Signature
Debuting in 1940 this outfielder played ten seasons with the Cincinnati Reds Boston Braves and elsewhere. Bold signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1975 April 15. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19191
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ENGLISH Doug ? ?
Signature
This defensive tackle at the University of Texas went on to stardom with the Detroit Lions 1975-79 1981-85. Bold signature in heavy blue marker heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1983 October 5. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18299
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LLOYD Alice 1873 1949
Signature and Inscription
One of this famed family of English music hall performers the best known being oldest sister Marie Lloyd "Our Marie" Queen of the Music Hall. Bold attractive "With all good wishes / Yours sincerely / Alice Lloyd" in black fountain pen heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1908 December 3. Very good. Slightest bit of age toning. A nice example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 22785
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FRANCHI Sergio 1926 90
Photograph Signed
This Italian singing star and heartthrob also appeared in some films. Choice PS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Fine. Handsome tuxedoed portrait boldly signed vertically in a light area at lower right with his huge flamboyant signature in blue fineline. An absolutely superb example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 23928
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SCHLAMME Martha 1930 85
Signature
Austrian-born folksinger she could sing in twelve languages! and actress most famous for the 1968 Broadway debut of "Fiddler on the Roof." Handsome signature and date 1970 February 3 on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19060
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MORGAN Russ 1904 69
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Famed jazz trombonist arranger and big band leader. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. 1949 May 20. Fine. Superb half-length portrait playing trombone boldly inscribed in bright green ink "To Ken from / Russ Morgan / 5/20/49." This item has been tastefully archivally double matted in dark and light grey under UV-filtering glass in a 1" wood-and-gilt frame. A superb display. unknown
Bookseller reference : 15460
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McELROY Neil H. 1904 72
Signature
Eisenhower's secretary of defense 1957-59 served a president of Proctor and Gamble 1959-72. Bold signature heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1971 April 8. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 16066
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COLFAX Schuyler 1823 85
Signature / Unsigned Portrait
Vice president 1869-73 in U.S. Grant's first administration the political career of this Indiana representative and Speaker of the House ended abruptly with the Credit Mobilier scandal. Clipped signature 2 3/4" X �" n.p. n.d. dated 1869 on verso in another hand. Very good. Minor age toning; top and bottom edges of the "S" slightly cropped. A bold decent example. Accompanied by a stunning 1866 steel engraved group portrait "President New Members of Cabinet & Others" consisting of 12 overlapping ovals each containing a portrait: center stage of course is Andrew Johnson and behind his left shoulder is Speaker of the House Colfax. unknown
Bookseller reference : 14987
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FRANKFURTER Felix 1882 1965
Document Signed / Unsigned Photograph
Austrian-born associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1939-62; helped found American Civil Liberties Union. Partly-printed DS 1p 8�" X 11" Cambridge MA 1919 September 29. Very good. Slight smearing of signature. Small chips at two corners not affecting text. Updating form sent out by "Who's Who in America" for its 1920-21 edition on light orange paper with Frankfurter's 3" X 1�" biographical entry from the previous edition affixed onto the blank center area. Frankfurter has written in two small additions "assistant to the Secretary of Labor" and "appt'd. chmn. War Labor Policies Bd. June 1918" signing and dating it at the bottom. Several editor's marks and corrections in purple ink. Comes with a fine -- and itself scarce -- 1947 news agency photograph International News Photo of a seated Frankfurter feet not touching the floor! along with Bernard Baruch and others receiving an honorary degree from City College of New York. Original mimeographed caption sheet present. unknown
Bookseller reference : 31141
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THOMAS Norman 1884 1968
Typed Letter Signed
Known as the "Conscience of America" this Socialist reformer helped found the American Civil Liberties Union in 1920 and ran for U.S. president no fewer than six times; his books include "The Conscientious Objector in America" 1923 and "What's the Matter with New York" 1932. TLS 1p 8�" X 11" New York NY 1956 February 20. Addressed to G.F. Robinson. Fine. Agrees to a speaking engagement and recommends other speakers. Accompanied by a superb 1948 glossy news agency photograph 6�" X 8�" showing Thomas close up testifying before the House Foreign Affairs Committee about a proposed revision of the United Nations Charter. unknown
Bookseller reference : 15080
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BENGSCH Alfred ? 1979
Signature
Archbishop of Berlin. Signature and date 1971 March 18 on a special heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. East Berlin East Germany. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18643
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LEHMANN Lotte 1888 1976
Autograph Note Signed
German-born American soprano; noted for her Mozart and Wagner interpretations and also for her renditions of popular German "Lieder." ANS 1p 5�" X 3�" Santa Barbara CA. 1961 September 23. Addressed to Josephine Murray. Fine. On a color postcard showing Santa Barbara Lehmann thanks a correspondent "for your kind letter and warmest regards!" unknown
Bookseller reference : 13935
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FREEMAN John 1880 1928
Autograph Letter Signed
This British poet served as director of a large insurance company 7000 employees $20 million capital to pay the bills; in 1926 he published one of the first studies of Herman Melville. ALS "Freeman" 1p 4�" X 7" London England 1926 October 7. Addressed to Lionel. Near fine. Cordial response to a friend's congratulations on his new job: "It's a bit of a grind having to push off again so soon but I suppose it's good to keep at it as long as I can & anyhow it's a great post & people have been universally kind about my appointment." unknown
Bookseller reference : 16049
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COX George M. 1904 95
Signature
This ballplayer debuted with the Chicago White Sox in 1928 -- and retired from the White Sox that same year. Bold signature plus "Chicago White Sox" in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. Fine. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19722
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TYLER Robert 1816 77
Document Signed
President John Tyler's son served in the Mexican War and later as Register of the Treasury of the Confederate States of America. DS 1p 11" X 9" Richmond VA 1864 September 2. Very good. Minor age toning; small mounting trace on verso. "Four Per Cent Registered Bond" a picturesque Confederate bond made out for five hundred dollars and boldly signed by Tyler as Register of the Treasury. Near the top is a handsome engraving depicting a naval battle with a Confederate ironclad ship prominently featured. A handsome and scarce Confederate item. unknown
Bookseller reference : 14141
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ALTER Karl J. 1885 1977
Signature
Archbishop of Cincinnati. Signature heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1967 November 9. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19905
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McKAIN Archie 1911 85
Signature
Nicknamed "Happy" this pitcher debuted in 1937 and played six seasons with the Boston Red Sox Detroit Tigers and St. Louis Browns. Bold signature and "Best Regards" in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1974 May 8. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19193
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WADDEY Frank 1905 90
Signature and Inscription
This outfielder debuted with the St. Louis Browns in 1931 but only lasted one season. Large bold "Best regards" and signature in black fineline heavy stock yellow 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. Fine. Handsome later life example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 23957
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LANG Jeanie ? ?
Inscribed Photograph Signed
This actress and singer specialized in playing flappers in such films as "The King of Jazz" 1930 "Ballyhoo of 1930" 1930 with W.C. Fields and "Freshman Love" 1931. IPS 7" X 9" n.p. n.y. Very good. Mounting traces on verso. Charming sepia-tone head-and-shoulders portrait of a grinning young Lang at the height of her fame her short curled hair the epitome of flapper fashion. Nicely inscribed in blue fountain pen at lower right: "To Ambrose / With sincerest best wishes / always / Jeanie Lang." A lovely period piece. unknown
Bookseller reference : 22540
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FRIML Rudolf 1879 1972
Signed First Day Cover
Czechoslavakian-born American pianist noted for his operettas and for stage and film scores. Signed First Day Cover 6�" X 3�" cancelled in Boston Massachusetts on 3 December 1969 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single 6-cent "William M. Harnett" stamp honoring "American Painting." Fine. No decorative cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address. At lower left below the postal cancellation Friml signs huge and bold in black fineline. This stamp depicts a Harnett painting of various musical instruments. A choice example on an appropriate cover. Small portion of original transmittal envelope also present. unknown
Bookseller reference : 24311
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DILKE Charles W. 1843 1911
Autograph Letter Signed
This British statesman was an influential member of Parliament espousing both imperialist and radical causes simultaneously; he was a member of William Gladstone's cabinet in his second administration but was ruined politically when he was cited as a correspondent in a divorce suit; his controversial life inspired the play "The Right Honourable Gentleman." ALS 3pp 4�" X 7" London England 1904 February 23. Addressed to publisher William Heinemann 1863-1920. Near fine. Marked "Private" this curious and lengthy letter showing Dilke's perplexity at the review copies of books that his wife had been receiving from Heinemann: "My wife has never reviewed a word in her life so far as she can remember altho' in the early days of the 'Saturday Review' she wrote in it upon most other topics. My wife is not even indirectly interested in English books for she has no time to read them with the exception of those of one or two personal friends and has less knowledge of the modern English book than the the ordinary reader." unknown
Bookseller reference : 14372
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BARBEE David Rankin 1874 1958
Typed Letter Signed
This southern journalist famed for his "Profiles" column in the "Washington Post" in later years turned to historical research on Abraham Lincoln John Wilkes Booth and southern history. TLS 1p 8" X 10�" Washington DC 1936 September 10. Addressed to Owen Davies. Near fine. On letterhead of the "Treasury Department Federal Alcohol Administration Division" Barbee presents an unusual request to this Chicago bookseller: "The Federal Alcohol Administration is interested in buying old and new books of any sort or kind which have to do with alcoholic beverages spirits wine and beer or with problems growing out of their manufacture and sale." Usual full miniscule signature. Barbee served as public relations counsel for this agency between his journalism career and his research career. unknown
Bookseller reference : 26333
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GORMAN Cliff 1936 2002
Signature
This American stage and film actor won an Obie in 1968 for his portrayal of Emory in "The Boys in the Band" and a Tony in 1972 for his portrayal of Lenny Bruce in "Lenny"; films include "An Unmarried Woman" and Bob Fosse's 1972 "All That Jazz." Large bold signature in blue fineline heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1971 May 27. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 25117
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JAEGER Lorenz 1892 1975
Signature
Archbishop of Paderborn Germany appointed 1941 elevated to Cardinal in 1965. Bold " Lorenz Card. Jaeger / Erzbischof von Paderborn" in blue fountain pen heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1968 October 10. Fine. Exceptionally attractive. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19961
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SEIDL Anton 1850 98
Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
The Hungarian-born conductor led the New York Philharmonic from 1891 until his death and was considered one of the greatest Wagnerians of his day. AMuQS 1p 6�" X 4�" n.p. 1894. Very good. Moderate even age toning with couple of mounting traces on verso. At center the maestro pens a bold "In Remembrance of the / New York Philharmonic Season / 1893-94. / Anton Seidl / Conductor." Above this at the upper left he pens three measures of music identifying them beneath as "From the New World. Dvorak." At the upper right he pens two measures of music identifying them beneath as "Siegfried Idyll. Wagner." Seidl conducted the premiere of Antonin Dvorak's "From the New World" in this very season -- 1893 -- making this an especially choice and timely example a single item incorporating the most famous premiere with which he's associated and the composer with which he's most often associated. Very scarce. unknown
Bookseller reference : 28353
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TYNG Stephen H. 1800 85
Autograph Letter Signed
Considered one of the greatest preachers of his day this Episcopal clergyman served as rector of St. George's Church in New York City from 1845 to 1878; it is largely due to his efforts that Sunday Schools are such an integral part of American church life hence his moniker "The Champion of Sunday Schools." ALS 1p 7�" X 9" New York NY 1848 April 17. Near fine. Binding traces on left edge. Nice note to an unnamed recipient: "I am gratified -- with the kindness shewed to me by an unknown member of your Board. My sincere wish is for the prosperity of your Society. My frequent prayer is for a blessing upon your churches." unknown
Bookseller reference : 22654
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RAINEY Ford 1908 2005
Signature
Prolific actor with lengthy credits in film "White Heat" "The Sand Pebbles" "Two Rode Together" and on television "Gunsmoke" "Bonanza" "MASH" "The Waltons" "Lost in Space" etc. Bold signature heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1988 February 20. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18170
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CREEL George 1876 1953
Typed Note Signed
Versatile journalist and reformer -- chairman of the U.S. Committee on Public Information 1917-19 and intimate of Woodrow Wilson chairman of the Works Progress Administration author of many books such as "Wilson and the Issues" 1916 "How We Advertised America" 1920 "War Criminals and Punishment" 1944 "Rebel at Large: Recollections of Fifty Crowded Years" 1947 and others. TNS 1p 8�" X 11" New York NY 1923 January 5. Addressed to noted literary scholar Albert Johannsen author of "The House of Beadle & Adams" the standard reference work on dime novels. Near fine. Brief cryptic "I am only too happy to do as you requested" followed by a bold attractive signature. Also present is Johannsen's partly-printed 5�" X 8�" catalogue slip. Johannsen had a large and well-known collection. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19958
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LEE Clifford W. 1896 1980
Signature
Debuting in 1919 this outfielder played eight seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates Philadelphia Phillies and Cleveland Indians. Bold full signature heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1974 February 26. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 16491
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JERVIS John 1735 1823
Autograph Letter Signed
Distinguished British naval commander in charge of the Mediterranean fleet; named the Earl of St. Vincent after defeating a much larger fleet off Cape St. Vincent in 1797; Wolfe supposedly entrusted Jervis with his last message in Quebec. ALS 2pp 7�" X 9�" Rochester England n.y. August 21. Very good. Jervis' relays news on his failed attempt to help a friend obtain a position. "'Mr. Dudleys object was to be Surveyor General of the Customs in America. I am informed from the Customs that they do not think such an offer necessary.' I lament your failure in this pursuit exceedingly." Signed simply "Jervis." A bold and attractive example accompanied by a fine ca. 1900 glossy 10�" X 8�" plate of an engraving of the Battle of Cape St. Vincent. unknown
Bookseller reference : 16002
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PORRITT Arthur 1900 94
Signature
Governor general of New Zealand from 1967 to 1972 knighted by Queen Elizabeth. Bold "Porritt" in blue fountain pen heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1974 September 10. Near fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 22643
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ALLEN Willis Boyd 1855 1938
Autograph Manuscript Signed
This American lawyer is best known as the author of popular adventures tales for young adults such as "Silver Rags" 1886 and as editor 1881-93 of "The Cottage Hearth" "The Wellspring" and "Our Sunday Afternoon." AMS 1p 5�" X 7" n.p. n.y. minuscule pencilled 1922 December 17 in another hand. Near fine. Boyd boldly pens a poem titled "Sunrise" in black ink eight lines of verse reading: "Age calls us not to grieve our lives away / With sombre face turned toward the setting sun; / But as the Alpine guide at break of day / Surmounts the rugged foothills one by one / Leaving the waning shadows of the night / To meet the radiant dawn but just begun / Bids us fare onward upward toward the light / Climbing into the sunrise on the height." Handsomely accomplished with large margins. Boyd published one volume of poetry "In the Morning" 1890 but "Sunrise" is not included in that collection and it is unknown whether this piece ever appeared in print. From the collection of University of Chicago geology professor Albert Johannsen 1871-1962 author of "The House of Beadle and Adams and Its Dime and Nickel Novels" 1950 the definitive reference work on the subject. Johannsen's original 8�" X 11" file folder bearing his printed "Collection of Albert Johannsen" label partly filled in by Johannsen accompanies this item. unknown
Bookseller reference : 26759
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JURGENS Curt 1915 82
Photograph Signed
This German stage star achieved international stardom in films such as "An Eye for an Eye" "The Inn of the Sixth Happiness" "Lord Jim" "The Spy Who Loved Me" and more. PS 3�" X 5�" n.p. n.d. Fine. Thoughtful pose boldly signed. unknown
Bookseller reference : 23020
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FEY Harold E. 1898 1990
Signature
American religious editor. Bold signature and "Editor of The Christian Century 1956-1964" on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1971 April 30. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19910
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ANKENMAN Fred N. "Pat " Jr. 1912 89
Signature
This shortstop debuted with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1936 and also played for the Brooklyn Dodgers 1943-44. Full signature in black ballpoint in his small neat hand heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. ca. 1970. Near fine. Attractive example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 24734
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CONDON Charles R. 1894 1960
Inscription and Signature
This screenwriter penned dozens of films between the 1927 comedy "What Happened to Father" co-authored with Mary Roberts Rinehart and the 1950 action flic "Pirates of the High Seas" many of them Westerns. "Sept. 6 1930 -- / Recalling the old days on / Mission Road -- when Richard / Headrick was my principal / publicity medium and Preston / Sawyer my favorite newspaper / correspondent / Charles R. Condon" boldly penned in black fountain pen on a beige 6" X 3 3/4" autograph album leaf. n.p. Near fine. Preston Sawyer 1899-1968 was a California journalist and historical writer. Verso of leaf bears handsome signature of C.C. Young 1869-1947 California governor from 1927 to 1931. unknown
Bookseller reference : 25823
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