‎Autographes‎

‎COLONNA, Jerry (1904-86)‎

‎Signature and Inscription / Unsigned Photograph‎

‎Bug-eyed walrus-mustachioed American comedian and musician remembered for his Bob Hope USO appearances overseas; films include several of the Hope-Crosby "Road" pictures. Asked to compose a humorous verse by an admirer Colonna manages a two-line ditty in his large bold script: "To Donald Burnell / I can't even spell / Jerry Colonna" in blue ballpoint roughly rectangular 4 3/4" X 4" slip n.p. n.y. ca. 1960. Good plus. Several small scotch tape stains at edges slightly touching upon two letters only. Despite flaw a fun and fairly attractive item. Comes with a delightful 10" X 8" glossy black-and-white a still scene from the 1944 musical romance film "Atlantic City" showing Colonna and co-star Constance Moore on the Atlantic City beach in 1915 he in naval seaman's uniform ogling her in swimsuit. Very good. Minor edgewear and pinhole at each corner. unknown‎

书商的参考编号 : 22816

‎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 4¼" 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

书商的参考编号 : 23518

‎Stevens, Ashton.‎

‎Actorviews: Intimate Portraits. With Drawings by Gene Markey‎

‎<p>Front free endpaper signed "Mary Jayne Gold '24" her copy. Mary Jayne Gold was an American heiress who played an important role helping European Jews and intellectuals escape from Nazi-occupied France in 1940–41 during World War II. VG in pebbled blue cloth gilt. hinges starting but holding. Contents clean 2 edges deckle. 324p index. 8 1/4" tall</p> Covici-McGee hardcover‎

书商的参考编号 : 5365bx110

‎MANN, Margaret (1873-1960)‎

‎Typed Note Signed‎

‎In the buttoned-down world of library science and cataloguing this librarian and educator was a rock star whose revolutionary methods and textbooks ruled that world for half a century; her "Rain Man"-like ability to categorize and classify massive quantities of material transformed and modernized the antiquated field of library science and she retired from the University of Michigan lauded as an innovator -- in 1999 "American Libraries" hailed her as one of the "100 Most Important Leaders We Had in the 20th Century." TNS 1p 8½" X 7¼" Ann Arbor MI 1931 December 22. Addressed to Mary B. Day of the Chicago Public Library. Near fine. Light original folds. Gracious note on "University of Michigan / Department of Library Science" letterhead sending "my check for three dollars which I take pleasure in sending you as a contribution to the fund you are collecting for Miss Ahern. I sincerely hope that you will be successful in this undertaking and it is a pleasure for me to have a part in doing this splendid thing for Miss Ahern." Bold signed in full. "Miss Ahern" was Mary Eileen Ahern 1860-1938 another of "American Libraries" "100 Most Important Leaders We Had in the 20th Century" an inventive leader in the modern library movement as influential as Mann; in 1931 she gave up her 36-year-long editorship of "Libraries" magazine due to failing eyesight and Day undertook some fundraising to aid the aging librarian. A fine letter from one pioneering librarian to another librarian regarding another pioneering librarian. unknown‎

书商的参考编号 : 40390

‎LYMAN, Hart (1851-1927)‎

‎Signature and Salutation‎

‎The third editor of the "New York Tribune" the first being Horace Greeley the second Whitelaw Reid joined that venerable publication in 1876 and was named editor-in-chief in 1905 serving until 1913. On a clipped 5 3/4" X 2" slip the editor boldly pens in black fountain pen: "With best wishes for your / prosperity and happiness / I am / Very sincerely Yours / Hart Lyman." Near fine. Two pinholes at upper left not affecting text. Also present is the similarly-sized masthead from the same letterhead sheet the inscription was clipped bearing a printed "New York Tribune" and dated by Lyman 9 January 1910. unknown‎

书商的参考编号 : 32490

‎MONTALEMBERT, Charles-Forbes-Rene, Comte de (1810-70)‎

‎Signature‎

‎This French journalist and politician founded the journal "L'Avenir" in 1830 and from 1833 wrote for "L'Univers"; as a politician he championed the liberal cause first in the House of Peers 1835 and later in the Constituent Assembly 1848; he was a noteworthy critic of Napoleon III's policies after the latter's 1851 coup d'etat. Signature small clipped 2 3/8" X 3/8" slip tipped to 3" X 1" sheet n.p. n.y. Very good. Likely snipped from the lower right corner of an ALS on black-border mourning stationery for the black border is visible on the bottom and right edges. A nice if tiny example. unknown‎

书商的参考编号 : 31704

‎MOSEL, Tad (1922-2008)‎

‎Signature‎

‎This pioneering scriptwriter for live television dramas of the 1950s won the 1961 Pulitzer Prize for drama for his play "All the Way Home" a dramatization of James Agee's "A Death in the Family"; he penned the screenplay for the popular "Up the Down Staircase" and was Emmy-nominated for the PBS "The Adams Chronicles." Bold signature in black fineline heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1977 April 4. Fine. With original envelope. unknown‎

书商的参考编号 : 27979

‎HULLIHEN, Walter (1875-1944)‎

‎Signature‎

‎This education pioneer was a classicist who reorganized Delaware's Women's College and Delaware College into the University of Delaware first accredited in 1921 with him as president a position he filled until 1944. Large bold signature and "President University of Delaware" in black fountain pen on a typed postal card tan heavy stock 5½" X 3¼" n.p. Newark DE n.y. 1934 December 20 postal cancellation. Near fine. ARNOLD F. GATES 1914-93 was a noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar but in 1934 was a 20-year-old admirer of the famed educator and typed him this brief "Would you please send me your autograph" note resulting in this choice signature example. Unusual. unknown‎

书商的参考编号 : 28988

‎KOSINSKI, Jerzy (1933-91)‎

‎Signed Publicity Kit‎

‎Polish-born American author of such novels as "The Painted Bird" and "Being There"; escaping to the U.S. in 1957 and supposedly learning English in six months his books were all written in English and rumors of them having been ghostwritten haunted him for years; he died from self-inflicted wounds. Signed publicity kit 9" X 12" n.p. May 1979. Very good. Glossy heavy stock folder the front of which reproduces the dust jacket cover of Kosinski's book "Passion Play" boldly inscribed "For Kelby / cordially / Jerzy Kosinski / May 79." Inside the folder is a 5" X 7" publicity portrait and several press releases -- biographical statement interview reviewers' comments etc. An uncommon autograph and unusual in this form. unknown‎

书商的参考编号 : 28449

‎LASH Joseph P. 1909 87‎

‎Signed First Day Cover‎

‎Although the 1971 "Eleanor and Franklin" -- winner of the 1972 Pulitzer Prize for biography and the National Book Award -- was the high point of this American author's career his other notable works include the 1980 "Helen and Teacher: The Story of Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan Macy." Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Tuscumbia Alabama on 27 June 1980 and with "First Day of Issue" stamped. Fine. Single 15-cent "Helen Keller Anne Sullivan" stamp at upper right. No decorative cachet at left; no recipient's name/address. Lash signed boldly in full at lower left in blue ballpoint beneath the typed statement "Joseph P. Lash author of the book Helen and Teacher." Quite handsome. unknown‎

书商的参考编号 : 22849

‎LONGSTREET Stephen 1907 2002‎

‎Signature with Sketch‎

‎This prolific author wrote the screenplays for "The Jolson Story" "The Greatest Show on Earth" and numerous other films. Signature and sentiment "Collecting names is silly. Read the books." with tiny sketch of a turtle smoking a pipe heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 6 October 1989. Very good. Thick marker used could be bolder but still attractive overall. With original envelope. unknown‎

书商的参考编号 : 14773

‎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 10½" Washington DC 1969 June 30. Addressed to Richard C. Laade. Near fine. On "Congress of the United States" letterhead Pepper agrees to a request from an admirer. Accompanied by a fine original glossy 8½" X 6½" black-and-white news agency photograph showing then Senator Pepper on the steps of the Capitol at a political gathering. Printed caption affixed to verso dates this 27 June 1947 captions it "Townsendites Renew 'Assault' on Capital Hill" and describe the scene: "Townsendites here for the 7th Annual Townsend Plan National Convention converged on Capitol Hill this morning to urge Congress to pass the Townsend National Prosperity Plan Bill which is now before the House for the 13th successive year. Photo shows left to right: Senator Claude Pepper D of Fla.; Dr. Francis E. Townsend 80-year-old creator of the pension plan." The old-age pension scheme of this physician and activist 1867-1960 sprang up during the Great Depression and while it never passed it did prove influential when Congress devised the Social Security system. unknown‎

书商的参考编号 : 28642

‎Hope, Constance‎

‎Publicity Is Broccoli‎

‎<p>Signed and inscribed by the author to John Blum a Macy's VP Jan 10 1961. Laid in are two postcards from the author to Blum one from Monte Carlo one from Japan also from 1961. VG-/ndj in Green cloth with chipping at the edges gilt spine darkened eps tanning else clean contents. First edition stated. B&W Illustrations. 264 pages. 8 1/4" tall</p> Bobbs-Merrill hardcover‎

书商的参考编号 : 4106bx125

‎Porter, Sylvia‎

‎How to Get More for your Money‎

‎<p>Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1961 HC signed 1st printing. Inscribed by the author ffep to Macy's executive John Blum: "To John Blum-/With the warmest/ of good wishes-/Sylvia". Green cloth gilt both bright. Blindstamped $ sign top board. Unclipped dj with rubbing small chips; 8 1/2" tall; 284 pages; Signed by Author. bx141</p> World hardcover‎

书商的参考编号 : 5047bx11A

‎Autographs‎

‎A letter by Ottavio Priolo 1890-1973 italian malacologist and marine biologist dated 29 January 1973‎

‎unknown‎

书商的参考编号 : 75015

‎autographs‎

‎A postcard by Marchese Monterosato 1841-1927 Italian malacologist to the Italian malacologist Del Prete 1850-1937‎

‎unknown‎

书商的参考编号 : 69716

‎Pope, Russell‎

‎Selected Lyrics‎

‎<p>G. P. Putnam's Sons. Good in Very Good unclipped dust jacket.1933 1st HC in grey cloth gilt. Signed and inscribed by the author in black pen ffep: "To Peggy- Very Sincerely Russell Pope". Dampstain to cloth spine affecting eps mildly but not the inscription nor the text block. 64p 2p with marginal notations. 64 pages. bx103</p> G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover‎

书商的参考编号 : 1990bx17

‎Harry, Joseph Edward‎

‎Dog and Dogs‎

‎<p>Good with no dust jacket. 1927 1st. Hardcover. Signed by the author ffep: "J. E. Harry" in elegant script. Blue cloth gilt. Spine sunned wear at the tips foredge foxing contents unmarked. 315 pages</p> J. H. Sears hardcover‎

书商的参考编号 : 3211bx104

‎Wright, Constance‎

‎Madame de Lafayette‎

‎<p>Inscribed and signed by the author ffep in the year of publication: "To Anne and George/ two of my favorite people/ Constance C. Wright/ March 30 1959". Blue cloth mild lightening at edges tanning to endpapers. tattered dj with back flap detached but present price intact. </p> Henry Holt hardcover‎

书商的参考编号 : 5063bx104

‎Austin, Minnie Louise‎

‎From Hill and Valley‎

‎<p>Minnie Louise Austin: Self Published. Near Fine. 1963. Softcover. Stapled green card wraps. Signed and inscribed by the author to Rev. Howard Smith; 24 pages.</p> Minnie Louise Austin: Self Published paperback‎

书商的参考编号 : 3091bx112

‎DAY-LEWIS, Cecil (1904-72)‎

‎Signature‎

‎This British poet father of actor Daniel Day-Lewis penned many verse collections over several decades ranging from his first book "Transitional Poem" 1929 to "A Time to Dance and Other Poems" 1935 "Short Is the Time" 1945 "Pegasus and Other Poems" 1957 "The Gate and Other Poems" 1962 and "The Whispering Root and Other Poems" 1970 meanwhile writing a handful of pseudonymous mystery novels; in 1968 he succeeded John Masefield as Poet Laureate. Bold signature on a 5" X 4" slip n.p. n.y. Near fine. Apparently a portion of a book's half-title page since his name appears in print at upper left. Day-Lewis never hyphenated his last name when signing and once noted "As a writer I do not use the hyphen in my surname - a piece of inverted snobbery which has produced rather mixed results. unknown‎

书商的参考编号 : 40542

‎BOYESEN Hjalmar Hjorth 1848 95‎

‎Signature and Salutation‎

‎Norwegian-born American author whose 1874 novel "Gunnar" placed him on the literary map; his output of fiction and literary criticism almost equals that of his mentor William Dean Howells. Clipped signature and salutation 4 3/4" X 2" n.p. n.y. Very good. Mounting traces on verso. Large bold "Very truly yours / Hjalmar H. Boyesen." Verso bears a number of words in his hand as well. Rather uncommon. unknown‎

书商的参考编号 : 20915

‎FULLER, Roy (1912-91)‎

‎Signature‎

‎British poet whose collections include "My Child My Sister" 1965 and "The Ruined Boys" 1959. Signature heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1988 November 3. Fine. With original envelope. unknown‎

书商的参考编号 : 18924

‎FADIMAN, Clifton (1904-99)‎

‎Signature‎

‎Beloved essayist long-time book club judge and host of radio's "Information Please" 1938-48 who helped form the taste of many generations with his lucid literary commentaries. Neat signature heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1979 May 25. Fine. With original envelope. unknown‎

书商的参考编号 : 18901

‎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

书商的参考编号 : 25823