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ARMITAGE RONDA & DAVID:
The Lighthouse Keeper's Rescue. SIGNED by a co-Author.
<p>LONDON.ANDRE DEUTSCH1989. UKQrto HBno dw/djas issuedillustrated1st edn. FINE. Author's handwrittenink inscrptn to front pastedown:'Best Wishes from David Armitage'.No owner inscrptn. Glossylaminatedcolour pictorial illustrated boards with minimal shelf-wearno bumping or rubbing and clean plain white endpapers - almost as new condition.UK Qrto HB1st edn30pp unpaginated and excluding colour illustrated title page includes 7 double-page full-colour and 16 full-pagefull-colour illustrations in a water-colour wash style and text. Story of a lighthouse keeper who loses his job for falling asleep and not switching on the lighthouse light. Whilst out of work he spots a beached whale and is instrumental in rescuing and releasing it back to the sea.He ends up getting his job backbut shares it with another lighthouse keeper. Please contact seller @ rpaxtonden@blueyonder.co.uk because of the lighter weight of this itemfor correct shipping/Pp quotes - particularly ALL overseas buyers - BEFORE ordering through the order page! N.B. ALL buyers please notestocks' shipping quotes are adjusted for any refunds AFTER receipt of order and BEFORE the despatch of the orderespecially if the item is offered either Pp included/FREE. N.B. US/Canada customers please be aware: US Standard AIRMAIL postage from UK to these destinations can now cost more than the price of the book! If speed is not of the essence then Economy rate is recommended - at approx. anything from a 1/3rd to 1/2 of the standard US AIR quote/rate - sometimes arriving sooner than the 42 days - but not always. </p> LONDON.ANDRE DEUTSCH,1989. hardcover
Référence libraire : rja1989 ISBN : 0233984283 9780233984285
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FARNUM, Dustin (1874-1929)
Signature
Celebrated American actor singer and dancer of stage and then silent films the older brother of actor William Farnum became one of the biggest stars of early Westerns; he starred in dozens of silent films between 1914 and 1926 two of his more notable roles both 1914 being Cecil DeMille's "The Squaw Man" and "The Virginian." Large and bold "Sincerely" and signature in brown ink on a heavy stock 3¼" X 2¼" card n.p. n.y. pencilled 1905 on verso. Very good. Mild age toning. A lovely example -- and exceptionally early years before his first film appearance. unknown
Référence libraire : 42884
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ARLISS George 1868 1946
Typed Letter Signed
The great English actor filmmaker playwright and author won an Academy Award in 1930 for "Disraeli" -- the first Briton to do so -- and is best known for portrayals of this and other historical figures. TLS 1p 7" X 9" London England 21 February 1944. Addressed to "Drucie" Drusilla Pierce a Los Angeles friend. Very good. Faint original folds. On imprinted "George Arliss" letterhead Arliss chats cordially with an old friend noting "that you are fairly well except for your legs. The only advantage you gain is that you are able to get into friendly intercourse with the crossing-cops. You will be glad to know that our London policemen are still wonderful." Of the current London theatre scene he comments: "I know very little about theatrical conditions here because Flo's sight prevents us from going to the theatre. We had one break however when we went to see the Lunts who have made a tremendous success over here. It was certainly a beautiful performance." Signed simply "George" in blue ink. Alfred and Lynn Fontanne opened a production of Robert E. Sherwood's "There Shall Bo No Night" in London's Aldwych Theatre on December 15 1943 and it's no doubt this performance to which Arliss refers. Attractive -- an interesting glimpse into Arliss's life near its end when war and sickness curtailed his activities! unknown
Référence libraire : 42715
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FISKE, Minnie Maddern (1865-1932)
Autograph Letter Signed
The most accomplished American stage actress of the early 20th century began as a child and while she did it all -- comedy tragedy -- it is for Ibsen and Shakespeare roles that she's best known; she appeared in silent film versions of two of her greatest stage hits "Tess of the d'Urbervilles" 1913 and "Vanity Fair" 1915. ALS 2pp single leaf 5½" X 8½" Los Angeles CA n.y. Addressed to "Dearest Drucie" Drusilla Pierce a Los Angeles friend. Very good. Original folds none weakened evident; light glass ring near top of second page smudges half a dozen words. On "Hotel Van Nuys" letterhead Fiske urges her friend to " run over to Hollywood any time next Sunday evening -- & have a little time with me and with old-old-old friends. and then when we meet we can plan for the meeting of Tuesday. I am deeply eager you shall attend with me -- next Tuesday. Save that day." Arranges details gives addresses etc. Signed simply "Minnie." Undated but likely 1920s vintage. unknown
Référence libraire : 42713
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PIERCE, Rice A. (1847-1936)
Signature and Title
This notable Tennessean served with the 8th Tennessee Cavalry of the Confederate States Army during the Civil War afterward becoming an attorney and politician and serving several terms as a Democrat in Congress 1883-85 1889-93 1897-1905. A large and bold full signature and title "Commander In Chief / United Confederate Veterans" in black ink near the top of an 8½" X 11" sheet of his "Pierce & Fry" law firm letterhead Union City TN n.d. Near fine. Undated but from a collection gathered in the mid-1930s thus near the end of his long life. Unusual in this form-- interesting and attractive. unknown
Référence libraire : 42572
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FARINA, Dennis (1944-2013)
Signature
This Chicagoan served 18 years with the Chicago Police Department before achieving fame as an actor portraying-- cops and robbers; among his best-known films are "Midnight Rub" 1988 "Get Shorty" 1995 and the television drama "Law & Order" 2004-06. Bold signature in black ballpoint on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. dated 19 October 1988 in his hand. Fine. With original envelope. A prime example from early in his film career. unknown
Référence libraire : 42562
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SCHUYLER, Eugene (1840-90)
Autograph Document Signed partial
This interesting figure combined his scholarly and linguistic skills first American to translate Ivan Turgenev and Leo Tolstoy with a diplomatic career among other posts he served as American Consul General in Constantinople first American Minister to Romania and Serbia U.S. Minister to Greece etc. Partial ADS on a 3" X 1½" slip with printed border n.p. n.y. Very good. Apparently the lower right portion of a pay slip from one of Schuyler's postings as a Consul signed boldly in brown ink with "salary for quarter ending" in his hand above; after the printed word "Consul" beneath his signature he pens the word "General." Undated but signed either during his tenure as American Consul General in Constantinople 1876-78 Birmingham 1878 or Rome 1879-80. unknown
Référence libraire : 42497
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BELMONT, Perry (1851-1947)
Signature
This American politician and diplomat represented New York in Congress 1881-88 served as U.S. Minister to Spain during the Spanish-American War and in 1906 was named president of the National Publicity Bill Organization which advocated campaign finance reform. Attractive and bold signature below a typewritten "Very sincerely yours" on a 4¼" X 1 3/4" slip n.p. n.y. Near fine. Though not dated the typed letter from which this was clipped shows a black mourning border on the left and right sides which likely dates it to the months following the death on October 20 1935 of his wife Jessie Robbins Belmont born 1858 -- who caused a scandal in 1899 when she divorced Henry T. Sloane and within hours of the divorce decree married Belmont. unknown
Référence libraire : 42483
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PLATT Thomas C. 1833 1910
Free-Franked Signature
Nicknamed "The Easy Boss" as well as "Me Too" for petulantly resigning his U.S. Senate seat in 1881 at Roscoe Conkling's urging this powerful New York Republican party political boss served as Congressman 1873-77 and Senator 1881 1897-1909 -- but is remembered not for legislative prowess but rather for the political clout that made him Theodore Roosevelt's political godfather. Large and bold free-franked signature "Free TC Platt" in dark brown ink on an irregular-shaped 4" X 1½" slip clipped from envelope n.p. n.y. Very good. A super example. unknown
Référence libraire : 42530
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HOOKER, JC. (1845-95) J. C.
Signature and Salutation
This American diplomat represented King Kalakau as the Hawaiian consul-general to Italy. "I remain / faithfully yours / JC Hooker" in brown ink on an irregular-shaped 3½" X 2" slip clipped from an ALS n.p. n.y. dated 12 January 1889 in docket in another hand. Very good. Faintly age toned. A good number of words in Hooker's hand on verso. An unusual diplomatic oddity and interesting bit of Hawaiiana. unknown
Référence libraire : 42531
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BRYAN Charles W. 1867 1945
Signature and Salutation
The younger brother of perennial presidential candidate William Jennings Bryan served twice as Nebraska governor 1923-25 1931-35 twice as mayor of Lincoln Nebraska 1915-17 1935-37 and in 1924 was Democratic vice presidential candidate together with presidential candidate John W. Davis. Large bold "yours truly / Charles W. Bryan" in black ink on a buff heavy stock 5" X 3" card. Near fine. unknown
Référence libraire : 42560
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HAUSNER Rudolf 1914 95
Color Photograph Signed
This Austrian painter sculptor and printmaker was a surrealist who has been described as "the first psychoanalytical painter" but it is for co-founding the Vienna School of Fantastic Realism in the late 1950s together with Ernst Fuchs Wolfgang Hutter and several others that he's best remembered. Color PS 5 3/4" X 4" n.p. n.y. lightly pencilled February 1986 on verso. Near fine. Glossy heavy stock reproduction of Hausner's 1948 surrealist painting "Forum der Einwartsgewendeten Optik" from the Historical Museum of the City of Vienna signed large and bold in blue ballpoint along the blank lower margin. A superb example and seldom found in this form. unknown
Référence libraire : 42454
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ELKINS, Stephen B. (1841-1911)
Signature and Inscription
This successful Ohio-born industrialist investor and businessman practiced law and entered politics in New Mexico serving in Congress 1873-77; he served in the Union Army during the Civil War father and brother joined the Confederacy and was filled with disgust over the carnage and cruelty he witnessed so when Benjamin Harrison appointed him Secretary of War in 1891 no one felt the irony more than he but he served until 1893; later he served West Virginia as U.S. Senator 1895-1911. Big bold "With regards of / S.B. Elkins / Nov 10./85" on a 5 3/4" X 2" heavy stock buff slip n.p. Very good. Bit of irregular inoffensive offsetting from long-ago acidic contact. Judging from the paper stock almost certainly the top portion of a pamphlet likely of a speech Elkins gave such as the 1885 "The Industrial Question in the United States" an address he gave before the Alumni Association of the University of the State of Missouri June 3 1885 published in 36 pages by Styles & Cash in New York. A nice example. unknown
Référence libraire : 42436
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SHRIVER, Robert Sargent (1915-2011)
Typed Letter Signed
John F. Kennedy's brother-in-law husband of Eunice Kennedy was an attorney politician and activist who served in both the Kennedy and Johnson administrations; he's considered the founder and served as first director of the Peace Corps 1961-66 later also directing the Office of Economic Opportunity 1964-68 and serving as U.S. Ambassador to France 1968-70. TLS 1p 8" X 10½" Washington DC 24 May 1965. Addressed to Kenneth M. Anglemire. Near fine. On "Office of Economic Opportunity" letterhead Shriver thanks the president of "Who's Who in America" in Chicago for asking him to take part in "Illinois Day" at the New York World's Fair but regrets that "I shall be testifying before Congress that day and therefore shall be unable to come to New York." Signed boldly in blue ballpoint. Recipient scrawls brief ink note at right margin. Nice example. unknown
Référence libraire : 42284
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SMILEY, Daniel (1855-1930)
Typed Letter Signed
In 1895 Albert K. Smiley owner of the Mohonk Mountain House a prestigious Ulster County New York summer resort began the Lake Mohonk Conference on International Arbitration an annual event that lasted until 1916 and helped create the Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague Netherlands which still functions today; upon Smiley's death in 1912 his position as host was assumed by his brother Daniel well known in climatology circles for beginning an official daily weather reading at Lake Mohonk on January 1st 1896 that continues to this day at the aptly-named Daniel Smiley Research Center. TLS 1p 8½" X 11" Mohonk Lake NY 25 September 1913. Addressed to General Horatio King 1837-1918 Medal of Honor-winning Civil War soldier politician and author. Very good. Lightly age toned more so near edges with light edgewear. Nice and relevant content on letterhead of the famed conference for which he's best known: "Accept my best thanks for the bronze memento of the recent Gettysburg celebration" he writes "as well as for the very appropriate verses written by you. These are appreciated by me as one who counts the Gettysburg celebration as being a marked event in national which is after all a large part of the international peace." Boldly signed in full in brown ink. Unusual and interesting. unknown
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JOHNSON Hiram W. 1866 1945
Typed Note Signed / Unsigned Photograph
This famed California isolationist and progressive helped found the Progressive Party in 1912 and was chosen Theodore Roosevelt's running mate on that ticket in the 1912 presidential election; he served California as its 23rd governor 1911-17 and senator 1917-45. TNS 1p 8" X 10½" Washington DC 25 April 1919. Addressed to S.R. Gaines. Very good. Some offsetting perhaps from long-ago newsprint contact with faint age toning and minor edgewear. On "United States Senate / Committee on Military Affairs" letterhead Johnson complies with an autograph request signing large and bold in full. Accompanied by a superb original 8½" X 6½" glossy black-and-white news agency photograph a closeup of cigar-chomping Johnson and another conferring. Newsprint text tipped to verso dates the image 9 July 1945 titles it "At Charter Hearing" and describes the scene: "At ratification hearing on the United Nations charter which opened today in Washington Senator Hiram Johnson of Cal. and Senator Tom Connally of Texas." Less than one month later -- on the same day the U.S. dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima -- Johnson died. unknown
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GLEASON, Ray (?-?)
Autograph Letter Signed
Whitman Publishing Company's local "go to" artist and illustrator is credited with many of this Racine Wisconsin's colorful kid's books of the 1920s such as "Conqueror of the Sea" 1924 "Stories Told at Bedtime" 1925 "Tabby Cat and Kitty Cat Make Friends with Billy the Goat" 1925 "Charles Dickens' The Story of Tiny Tim" 1926 "The Cozy Book of Mother Goose" 1926 "The Nightingale from Far-a-Way China" 1926 "The Children's Story of David Copperfield" 1926 "The Story of Peter & Prue" 1928 -- and his own book "The Birds We know: Color paintings by Ray Gleason" 1928. ALS 2pp separate leaves 8½" X 11" Racine WI 12 April 1933. Addressed to John G. Leiser. Near fine. On bright yellow onionskin-type paper penned in vibrant purple ink Gleason writes this admirer an Illinois school teacher with advice about studying and painting birds. In part: "I am happy to hear that you love to study birds and that you have a nature study class. To me the study is a great source of pleasure. I try to see in the study of birds symbols of the wonders of all nature. I try to bring thru their study a harmonious relation of the contradictory elements of experience. Hence my preoccupation is with the physical reality of my medium color and drawing thru the character of the motive I try to proportion into pleasurable relations the color with the various forms and in harmony with associations we thru common experience bring to it. Probably nothing delights the eye o man more than a beautiful bird and for the past several years I have found great pleasure in going out early in the morning sketching birds. In order to paint any particular bird one must first study for size proportion character color etc." Goes into much further detail on painting birds noting near the close "I have only one book published known as 'Birds We Know" and signing boldly. With original envelope addressed in Gleason's hand and signed again by him. Superb meaty content for the bird artist aficionado. unknown
Référence libraire : 42282
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BOULANGER, Gustave (1824-88)
Photograph Signed
This famed French painter was an academic painter celebrated for his depictions of historical Oriental and classical Greek and Roman scenes. PS heavy stock 2½" X 4¼" n.p. n.y. Near fine. Rounded corners as issued. Outstanding carte-de-visite half-length portrait of Boulanger in three-piece suit and tie right hand in pants pocket and left hand dramatically foisting a cigarette. Sharp backstamp in brown of photographer Bingham in Paris. On the blank margin below his portrait Boulanger signs boldly in brown ink with his usual crabbed "G. Boulanger." Undated but likely circa 1870. A superb example -- and quite scarce. unknown
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WILDMAN Rounsevelle 1864 1901
Typed Letter Signed
This American diplomatic wunderkind had served as U.S. Consul to Singapore U.S. Consul and Consul General to Hong Kong negotiator in the Philippines during the Spanish-American War editor of San Francvisco's "Overland Monthly" author several books such as "The Panglima Muda" 1894 and "Tales of the Malayan Coast" 1899 -- all by the age of 37 when with wife and two children he drowned in San Francisco Bay when his steamer was returning there from Hong Kong in a thick fog. TLS 1p 8¼" X 10" Hong Kong 23 December 1898. Addressed to Jessie L. Gladwin. Good only. Thin and rather fragile age-toned beige stock with delicate original folds and numerous small chips along lower edge. Good content written several months after the conclusion of the Spanish-American War August 13 reading in part: "By the time your very kind request of August 1st arrived the war was practically finished so although it would have given me great pleasure to have answered it its object would have been defeated. The "Red Cross" Society has done splendid work in Manila and we are all very proud of our American women." Boldly signed in full in brown ink. Interesting and unusual. unknown
Référence libraire : 42150
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COHAN, George M. (1878-1942)
Printed Document Signed
This popular American composer of hundreds of songs and dozens of musicals is often remembered for such hits as "Over There" "Give My Regards to Broadway" and "You're a Grand Old Flag"; he was also a versatile actor playwright singer dancer and producer; in the year of his death he was portrayed by James Cagney in the film "Yankee Doodle Dandy" and later memorialized in the 1968 musical "George M!" Printed DS 1p 6" X 3½" pale pink stock New York NY 22 January 1917. Near fine. Faint age toning. Printed receipt for dues payment from "Pacific Lodge No. 233 F. & A.M." Free and Accepted Masons. Cohan signs bold and in full in dark brown ink near the top center as "Life Member" also noting his yearly dues payment: "1.40." An interesting and unusual example accompanied by a 10" X 8" modern reprint black-and-white glossy photograph showing Cohan in later years dealing cards. unknown
Référence libraire : 42225
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CROKER J. Wilson 1780 1857
Autograph Letter Signed
This Irish-born British literary critic essayist and satirist is remembered for his controversial 1831 edition of Boswell's "Life of Johnson"; as Member of Parliament and long-time secretary to the admiralty 1810-30 he is best known for slashing the size of the Royal Navy. ALS 4pp lettersheet 4½" X 7" Aldeburgh Great Britain 1831 October 2. Addressed to George Lamb 1784-1834 British politician and writer; appointed under-secretary of state in 1830. Very good. Mild wear; being a four-page lettersheet there's remnants of old archival tape along the fold. Croker comments on Lamb for answering his letter to British secretary of state The Viscount Melbourne -- George Lamb's own brother William Lamb. Regards some cryptic naval incident -- in part: "I think it proper to observe that you do not appear to have seen the difficulty which I intended to submit to Lord Melbourne. My doubt did not apply so much to the treatment of the seamen who might be stranded as to that of the town into which such persons may have been thrown" and he goes on at length to explain that the whole town may have been subjected to the stranded seamen. Good content from the tail end of Croker's admiralty career and the beginning of his literary career. unknown
Référence libraire : 42097
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BROWN, Edward Scott "Ted" (1876-1942)
Signature
This American cartoonist supposedly created more than 24 comic strips including "The Inventor" which ran from 1904 to 1914 and assisted with four others; one cartooning historian describes him as "an absolute whirling dervish at the drawing board producing more material for the daily pages than anyone except the great George Frink'; he worked for the "Chicago Daily News" ca. 1908-24 and the "New York Herald-Tribune" 1925-42. On a heavy stock 5" X 3" card the cartoonist pens "Sincerely yours" and signs in cursive adding his cartoonist's printed stylized "T. Brown" alongside. Very good. Faintly age toned with mounting traces on verso. Along the bottom edge is typed "Cartoonist 'Chicago Daily News'. / April 29 1922." Very uncommon. unknown
Référence libraire : 42103
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CREWE-MILNES, Margaret Etienne Hannah Primrose (1881-1967)
Autograph Letter Signed
The famed English hostess par excellence at age 18 married the 41-year-old Robert Crewe-Milnes at that time The Lord Houghton 1885-95 and later the Earl of Crewe 1895-1911 and Marquess of Crewe 1911-1945 British politician and statesman who served as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland 1882-95 Leader of the House of Lords 1908-16 and twice as Lord President of the Council 1905-08 1915-16. ALS written on behalf of and signed for her husband 3pp lettersheet 7½" X 5" n.p. 1907 July 23. Addressed to "My dear George." Near fine. Boldly penned in black ink on letterhead bearing the oval blindstamp at top of first page of "Privy Council Office" the 26-year-old Marchioness of Crew here pens a retained draft of one of her husband's letters noting "Private" at upper left of first page. Interesting if cryptic reading in part: "I need not say that we desire to proceed with great caution in the matters which the Bishop of Birmingham wishes us to discuss tomorrow & that we shall give all due weight to the opinions which you and others express on behalf of Oxford. Nothing very definite I imagine will come of the debate: but it ought to be an interesting discussion. I hope you are tolerably well I wish we could have a tall one of these days." She signs off "sd Crewe" and adds a postscript. Most unusual in this format. unknown
Référence libraire : 42099
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ALLEN Rex 1920 99
Signature
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. Large bold signature in black marker on a heavy stock 5" X 2 3/4" card n.p. n.y. Fine. undated but a wonderful later life example. unknown
Référence libraire : 41896
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FROST, Terry (1906-93)
Signature
This American actor often played villains opposite Lash La Rue Johnny Mack Brown and Eddie Dean in Westerns of the 1940s and '50s; his films include "The Monster Maker" 1944 "Highway Patrol" 1955 and "Crashing Las Vegas" 1956. Bold signature in black marker on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. Fine. Undated but a superb later life example. unknown
Référence libraire : 41892
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WOOD, James R. (1816-82)
Letter Signed
This pioneering New York physician joined Bellevue Hospital in 1847 and worked his way up to chief surgeon along the way helping to found Bellevue Medical College in 1861 and creating the first ambulance service and the first training school for nurses; he championed the "Dissecting Bill" a statute that helped provide cadavers for medical dissection and research for medical students thus eliminating the practice of body snatching and paving the way for instruction using actual bodies as well as textbooks. LS 1p lettersheet 5" X 8" New York NY 1862 April 20. Addressed to Thomas C. Acton 1823-98 New York City police commissioner politician reformer. Very good. Bit of sporadic age toning; original folds none weakened. Wood tells the new appointed 1860 police commissioner that "The bearer Thomas Flynn is anxious of procuring some employment -- I have known him along while and believe him to be an honest worthy and industrious young man -- If you can aid him in any way I shall feel much obliged." Boldly signed in thick brown ink. Wood's plea may just have worked for only a few years later one Thomas Flynn appears in reports issued by the city comptroller's office. An interesting and early piece from the year after the Medical College's founding. unknown
Référence libraire : 41873
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ROPER Daniel C. 1867 1943
Signature
This South Carolina attorney and legislator served as the fifth Secretary of Commerce under Franklin D. Roosevelt 1933-38 in which capacity he proved critical to implementing FDR's "New Deal"; in 1939 he served as U.S. ambassador to Canada. Bold signature in ink on a stiff 3" X 1½" card with "Secretary of Commerce' typed below the signature. Very good. Quite faint paper clip imprint. Original Department of Commerce transmittal envelope cancelled on 1 February 1936 also present. A choice example from the height of his fame. unknown
Référence libraire : 41871
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CHAPLIN, Lita Grey (1908-95)
Inscription and Signature
This minor actress had bit parts in Charlie Chaplin's 1921 films "The Kid" and "The Idle Class" and tested for the 1925 "The Gold Rush" -- but after an affair with the 35-year-old star and pregnancy they wed; two children and two years later their divorce proved a media sensation and produced the largest settlement of the day; she appeared in one film in the 1930s and another in the 1940s ending up a Beverly Hills department store clerk. Handsome "Very best Wishes / Lita Grey Chaplin" in blue ballpoint on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. Fine. Undated but a superb later life example. unknown
Référence libraire : 41895
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COTTON, Carolina (1925-97)
Signature
Call her the "Yodeling Blonde Bombshell" "Queen of the Range" "Girl of the Golden West" or "Western's First Lady" this Arkansas country music singer turned actress appeared in many hillbilly and "B" Western films in the 1940s and '50s such as "Apache Country" "Sing Neighbor Sing" "I'm from Arkansas" and "Blue Canadian Rockies." Large bold signature in black marker on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. Fine. Undated but later life likely 1990s. An attractive example. unknown
Référence libraire : 41891
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MACREADY Willliam Charles 1793 1873
Autograph Note Signed third person
This popular and influential English actor ruled the London stage with his interpretations of Shakespeare and other tragedies from the teens through the 1840s touring America successfully as well. Third-person ANS 1p integral address leaf 4½" X 7¼" Covent Garden Theatre London 20 November n.y. Addressed to "Woolf Esq. / 153. Drury Lane." Very good. Mildly age toned and lightly soiled. "Mr. Macready presents his Compts. to Mr. Woolf -- would be very happy to see him for a few minutes conversation either this evening after ten o'Clock or tomorrow morning. Red wax seal on integral address portion bears "Royal Covent Garden Theatre" imprint. This theatre was the site of Macready's first London appearance as Orestes in a production of Racine's "The Distressed Mother" in September 1816 -- but the 1836 watermark on this sheet likely dates this letter to 1838-39 when he served as manager of this theatre. A handsome example. unknown
Référence libraire : 41739
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WALLGREN, Abian A. "Wally" (1892-1948)
Original Signed Ink Cartoon
What Bill Mauldin and "Willie and Joe" were to World War Two G.I.s "Wally" Wallgren and his "Helpful Hints" cartoons in "Stars and Stripes" were to World War One doughboys for both poked fun and army life army chores army regulations and the drudgery of military life; Wallgren served with the 5th Marines in the First Division in France after the war collecting his cartoons into the popular "Wally: His Cartoons of the A.E.F." in 1919; later he cartooned for "American Legion Magazine" and then had another strip called "Hoosegow Herman." Original ink cartoon heavy stock 4" X 7" sheet n.p. n.y. Wallgren's Drexel Hill Pennsylvania home address lightly inkstamped on verso. Near fine. Wallgren signs simply "W" at lower right and though not dated an inkstamped 15 March 1943 on verso is perhaps the date on which this appeared in "American Legion Magazine." Two serviceman in uniform stand at center perusing this magazine the soldier at left asking "Wot's 'savvy our lingo' mean" and his pal at right replying "It means we talk the same language!" Caption inked quite large both above and below this scene remarks "SEND YOUR / MAGAZINE" at top "TO A BUDDY / IN SERVICE" at bottom. Displayed in cream 7" X 8½" mat with 3¼" X 5 3/4" opening. unknown
Référence libraire : 41755
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MANSFIELD, Richard (1857-1907)
Autograph Letter Signed
The best-known Shakespearian interpreter of the late 19th century was this English actor who toured extensively and played Broadway to great success often producing and directing as well; his performance in London in 1888 in the title role of "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" earned him consideration as a suspect in the then-current Jack the Ripper murders. ALS 3pp lettersheet 5" X 8" New York NY 4 July 1895. Addressed to Charles Henry Meltzer. Very good. Lightly age toned with some discreet expert archival mends on folds. On letterhead of the Garrick Theater in which Mansfield premiered Meltzer's new play "The Story of Rodion the Student" a stage version of Dostoyevski's "Crime and Punishment" on December 3 the actor writes the playwright on some future play. In part: "I am glad to receive your report of progress and all your ideas seem Excellent. I shall also be more than pleased to receive the first act and -- I am sure -- to be pleased when I read it. It is also good to hear from a man whose motto appears to be: 'Labor voluptas'. When you have finished 'Le Pere Prodigue' you will I hope commence at once on a play for me." Meltzer 1853-1936 was an English dramatist and translator who penned a number of plays though the new play Mansfield refers to in this letter appears never to have been completed. Excellent stage content -- and attractive despite mild wear. unknown
Référence libraire : 41740
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WALLGREN, Abian A. "Wally" (1892-1948)
Original Signed Ink Cartoon
What Bill Mauldin and "Willie and Joe" were to World War Two G.I.s "Wally" Wallgren and his "Helpful Hints" cartoons in "Stars and Stripes" were to World War One doughboys for both poked fun and army life army chores army regulations and the drudgery of military life; Wallgren served with the 5th Marines in the First Division in France after the war collecting his cartoons into the popular "Wally: His Cartoons of the A.E.F." in 1919; later he cartooned for "American Legion Magazine" and then had another strip called "Hoosegow Herman." Original cartoon in black ink signed simply "W" at lower right heavy stock 7" X 3¼" sheet n.p. n.y. Wallgren's Drexel Hill Pennsylvania home address lightly inkstamped on verso. Near fine. Charming scene -- perhaps a "Helpful Hunts" installment -- depicting two soldiers side by side at a table the G.I. at left showing the G.I. at right how to open a bottle of French wine. "See!!" he says as he thumps the underside of the bottle and the cork strikes with a "Pop" in his friend's eye. Cream 8½" X 6½" mat with 5¼" X 2½" opening. Wallgren's early work is surprisingly scarce and this is a delightful example. unknown
Référence libraire : 41756
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BARING Evelyn 1st Earl of Cromer 1841 1917
Typed Note Signed
This British statesman and career diplomat served as British controller-general in Egypt and later as British agent and consul-general in Egypt 1881-1907. TNS 1p lettersheet 4 3/4" X 7¼" Cairo Egypt 22 May 1906. Addressed to Lady Ampthill Margaret Russell Baroness Ampthill 1874-1957 Queen Mary's Lady of the Bedchamber. Very good. On blind-embossed "British Agency / Cairo" letterhead Baring transmits not present "a note I have received from Sir Reginald Wingate about the application of Lieutenant Duberly." Usual large bold "Cromer" signature. A nice example. unknown
Référence libraire : 41818
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FORSYTH William 1812 99
Autograph Letter Signed
This noted Scottish attorney held high crown offices and was elected a conservative member of Parliament from Marylebone 1874-80; a man of letters he authored a number of books on historical and literary topics. ALS 3pp lettersheet 4½" X 7¼" n.p. 7 May 1874. Addressed to Dr. Tristram. Very good. Writing on stationery bearing an oval blind-embossed "House of Commons" imprint in his bold sloppy but legible hand the newly-elected m.p. writes a constituent about a touchy church issue: "I would willingly help you if I could for I think it would be very lamentable to have the peace of the Congregation disturbed by the introduction of Ritualistic preachers. But I feel sure that any interference on my part with the patronage of the Prime Minister would be looked on by him as rather an impertinence & would do more harm than good. Would it not be well to bring on the part of influential members of the Congregation the facts mentioned in your letter under his notice This seems to me the best plan you can adopt for preventing the appointment of a Clergyman whose views would be distressful of the majority." Boldly signed. Interesting and worth further research. unknown
Référence libraire : 41571
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BACHKE, Halvard H. (?-1948)
Typed Note Signed
This Norwegian minister served at the Norwegian Legation to the United States in the 1930s. TNS 1p 8¼" X 11" Washington DC 8 February 1934. Addressed to Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. Very good. Lightly age toned. On "Kgl. Norsk Legasjon" letterhead the diplomat pleases an admirer by "sending you my autograph which please find below. unknown
Référence libraire : 41432
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MULLIKEN, Robert S. (1896-1986)
Signature
American physicist and chemist whose research on molecular orbital theory -- what holds molecules together -- earned him the 1966 Nobel Prize in chemistry. Bold signature and date 1967 December 16 on a heavy stock 6" X 4" card n.p. n.y. pencilled date on verso 10 August 1983. Fine. Rather uncommon. unknown
Référence libraire : 41474
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MARTIN, Lillien Jane (1851-1943)
Signature
One of the very first female American psychologists Martin was denied admission by the University of Bonn because of her sex they bestowed an honorary degree on her later; she authored a dozen books "Salvaging Old Age" 1930 "Sweeping the Cobwebs" 1933 etc. taught at Stanford University and headed a mental health clinic in San Francisco that pioneered the treatment of the elderly and children. Large bold full signature in black ink on a heavy stock 5½" X 3¼" penny postcard n.p. n.y. postal cancellation from San Francisco on 31 January 1934. Addressed to Arnold F. Gates 19143-93 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. Near fine. Faintly age toned. A seldom seen signature. unknown
Référence libraire : 40989
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FISHBEIN, Morris (1889-1976)
Typed Note Signed
This American physician became high profile and influential even appearing on the front cover of "Time" magazine in 1937 as editor of the powerful "Journal of the American Medical Association" from 1924 to 1950 by exposing medical foibles and quackery in popular layman books such as "The Medical Follies" 1925 "The New Medical Follies" 1927 "Fads and Quackery in Healing" 1932 and by founding "Medical World News" in 1961. TNS 1p 8½" X 11" Chicago IL 24 May 1965. Addressed to Kenneth M. Anglemire president of "Who's Who in America." Near fine. On his personal letterhead Fishbein thanks this notable Chicago businessman who was involved in arranging an "Illinois Day" at the New York World's Fair for "your telegram of May 21. I do wish I could be present in New York to participate in the observation of Illinois Day on June 16. Unfortunately I will be in the East only until June 14 after which I simply must return to Chicago." Signed boldly in full in his typical green fineline. Accompanied by a pair of 6" X 8½" book photographs of Fishbein. unknown
Référence libraire : 40987
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MORGAN, Daniel E. (1877-1949)
Autograph Note Signed
This Cleveland attorney and Republican politician became that city's city manager in 1930 effectively operating as Cleveland's 42nd mayor at a time when Cleveland operated briefly on the city manager plan; but with the Great Depression his reforms and hiring of African-Americans at City Hospital didn't sit well and that model was outvoted for the more traditional major/city council plan; he ran for mayor but was defeated by a Democrat and by 1931 was out of a job; in 1939 he became judge of the Ohio Court of Appeals. ANS 1p 8½" X 6" Cleveland OH 24 December 1934. Addressed to "Mr. Gates" Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 noted Lincoln/Civil War scholar. Near fine. On his imprinted "Law Office of Daniel E. Morgan" letterhead the de facto former mayor notes simply in his huge bold hand: "Am pleased to send you my autograph." and signs boldly in full below. An attractive example from the period between his mayorship and his judgeship. Unusual item for the Cleveland completist. unknown
Référence libraire : 40990
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LABOULAYE, Andre Lefebvre de (1876-1966)
Signature and Inscription
This diplomat from a distinguished family of jurists and diplomats served as the French Ambassador to the U.S. from 1933 to 1937. Bold and handsome "With Warm regards" and signature in black ink on a 6" X 7" sheet with "Ambassade de France / Washington D.C." imprinted in blue at top. Very good. Faint single horizontal fold. A lovely example from mid-1930s vintage. unknown
Référence libraire : 40988
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De CORDOVA, Fred (1910-2001)
Typed Note Signed
This American stage and motion picture producer and director worked with everyone from Humphrey Bogart and Ronald Reagan to Audie Murphy and Rock Hudson but it's for producing and directing television's "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" 1970-92 that he will always be remembered -- and which earned him five Emmy Awards. TNS 1p 7¼" X 10½" Burbank CA 3 February 1987. Addressed to a Chiago publisher. Near fine. Pencilled editorial notes at upper right. Cordial note on his "Carson Tonight Inc." letterhead to this Chicago Publisher who had just published Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka's autobiography "Yes indeed we were happy with Mr. Ditka's appearance informing him that "Michael Korda of Simon & Schuster made a deal with me some time ago and 'Johnny Came Lately' should be in the stores in about six months." Boldly signed in blue ballpoint. unknown
Référence libraire : 41010
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ATTENBOROUGH, Richard (1923-2014)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
This distinguished knighted British actor has appeared in numerous fine films over the past half century -- "The Great Escape" "The Flight of the Phoenix" and "Jurassic Park" among them -- and has directed and produced others. Color IPS 10" X 8" n.p. n.y. Fine. Matte finish lobby card for Attenborough's 1982 film "Gandhi" which he produced and directed depicting a large open square with monument in background and limousine in foreground Ben Kingsley as Gandhi climbing the steps at left foreground. In a light area at lower right Attenborough signs large and bold in black fineline. Though Attenborough doesn't appear in this still scene this film was one of his greatest successes sweeping the Academy Awards that year and earning him an Oscar for best director. Most unusual. unknown
Référence libraire : 41050
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BORAH, William E. (1865-1940)
Signature / Unsigned Photograph
The Lion of Idaho" served 32 years in the U.S. Senate 1907-40; he was a powerful progressive Republican famed for his isolationist views briefly in 1936 considered a presidential contender. Bold full signature on a heavy stock 3¼" X 2¼" card n.p. n.y. Fine. Accompanied by a superb glossy 10" X 8" black and white news agency photograph International News Photo depicting the unveiling of a life-size statue with a row of naval officers at attention on each side of it. Original mimeographed paper label neatly affixed to verso dated 6 June 1947 captions this scene "Honor Late Idaho Senator" and describes it: "Midshipmen from Idaho attend the unveiling of a statue in the rotunda of the Capitol of the late Senator William E. Borah of Idaho. Mrs. Borah the widow is at left center. At right center is Senator Henry C. Dworshak. who accepted the statue in behalf of the U.S. Government following the unveiling ceremony." Also present is the original "United States Senate" transmittal envelope bearing Borah's facsimile free-frank signature at upper right and 19 December 1927 postal cancellation. unknown
Référence libraire : 40755
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PLATT, Thomas C. (1833-1910)
Autograph Letter Signed
Nicknamed "The Easy Boss" as well as "Me Too" for petulantly resigning his U.S. Senate seat in 1881 at Roscoe Conkling's urging this powerful New York Republican party political boss served as Congressman 1873-77 and Senator 1881 1897-1909 -- but is remembered not for legislative prowess but rather for the political clout that made him Theodore Roosevelt's political godfather. ALS 1p 7 3/4" X 10½" Jacksonville FL 8 March 1885. Addressed to "My Dear Barker" possibly New York and Sea Beach Railroad official John Barker or politico and future New York representative and governor Benjamin Barker Odell Jr. 1854-1926. Good plus. Strong folds though none weakened; small paper loss at right upper margin slightly affects a couple words and small triangular chip at lower right corner not affecting text. On "New York Lake Erie & Western Railroad Co. / Office of Vice President" letterhead Platt crosses out the printed "New York" and substitutes Jacksonville he boldly pens regrets at "my failure to receive your valued favor of the 2d. inst till today & the consequent delay in return -- I was down in the So part of the State out of reach of the mails." And likely pertaining to future New York politician and then-current Minister to France Levi P. Morton future New York representative and governor and U.S. vice president he remarks: "I am sincerely glad that Mr. Morton does not propose to let his shabby treatment by the Union League Club go unnoticed. His friends ought to take it up and resent it in some marked and earnest way." Morton was a Union League Club member but what their offense against him was is not known. An interesting fairly attractive letter. unknown
Référence libraire : 40751
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DOUGLAS, Melvyn (1901-81)
Typed Note Signed
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" and in 1979 for "Being There"; spouse of actress-turned-politician Helen Gahagan 1900-1980 the first Democratic woman elected to Congress from California 1945-51. TNS 1p 7¼" X 10¼" Los Angeles CA 19 November 1940. Addressed to Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. Fine. On buff imprinted letterhead Douglas thanks an admirer. In part: "As a matter of fact no thanks are really needed -- the results of the election compensated for anything I may have accomplished." Boldly signed in black ink. Douglas and his wife were both staunch Democrats and Gates likely thanked Douglas for helping securing a strong turnout for Roosevelt in California. Comes with a superb 10" X 8" glossy photograph a still scene from the 1936 film "Theodora Goes Wild" showing Douglas romancing Irene Dunne as a dog observes. An exceptionally early and choice Douglas letter with interesting political content. unknown
Référence libraire : 40757
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La GUARDIA, Fiorella H. (1882-1947)
Signature / Unsigned Photograph
The most colorful of New York's many colorful mayors was its airport-namesake 99th a vocal Republican reformer who served in Congress 1917-19 1923-33 and three terms as mayor 1934-45. Thick bold signature in black ink near the bottom of a heavy stock buff 5½" X 3¼" postal card New York NY cancelled on verso 12 June 1934. Near fine. At the bottom of a typed autograph request "This is my fifth attempt so please" from future noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 "The Little Flower" signs. Accompanied by a delightful and fine glossy 6½" X 8½" black and white news agency photograph a half-length portrait of a seated La Guardia in suite and tie right hand cupped to mouth as he bellows. Original mimeographed paper label neatly affixed to verso dated 3 June 1947 captions this image "La Guardia Is Heard on Rents" and explains: "As the Senate backtracked yesterday and knocked out an amendment adopted last week directing monthly decontrol of 30 of the nation's rent areas Fiorello La Guardia began a personal campaign among members of Congress against what he termed the 'blackjacking' Senate bill. La Guardia head of the National Fair Rents Committee is shown with characteristic flourish stating at a Senate Office Building conference that he opposes particularly the Hawkes Amendment which would allow landlords and tenants to enter into leases extending to Dec. 31 1948 at not to exceed 15% more than the rent existing last Sept. 1. unknown
Référence libraire : 40752
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DERN, George H. (1872-1936)
Typed Note Signed
Best known as co-inventor of the Holt-Dern ore roasting process for extracting silver from low-grade ore this mining businessman turned Democratic politician served as the sixth governor of Utah 1925-33 and a Franklin Roosevelt's first Secretary of War 1933-36. TNS 1p heavy stock 5" X 3" correspondence card n.p. n.y. Near fine. On buff card with "War Department" embossed at upper right Dern notes he is "pleased to add my autograph to your collection" signing boldly in black at the close. unknown
Référence libraire : 40784
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BURG, Amos (1901-86)
Signature
This adventurer a popular speaker and lecturer made the first complete canoe voyage of the Columbia River from British Columbia to the Pacific in 1925; he was also the first to navigate an inflatible rubber raft down the Colorado River and film it in "Conquering the Colorado" which won an Academy Award in 1939 for best short subject. Bold pencilled "Amos Burg / Astoria / Dec 7 '39" on a heavy stock 4½" X 2½" card. Near fine. Minor mounting traces on verso. Unusual vintage example from the height of his fame. unknown
Référence libraire : 40765
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HISCOCK Frank 1834 1914
Autograph Note Signed
The Republican politician from New York served that state in Congress 1877-87 and as senator 1887-93. ANS 1p 5" X 7½" New York NY 1889 October 25. Addressed to Mrs. Barker. Very good. Faintly age toned. On letterhead of "Office of Morton Bliss & Co." Hiscock fulfills some unnamed request: "I acknowledge the honor of your request and comply with great pleasure." Boldly penned in brown ink. Quite strange that the seated U.S. Senator would be writing on letterhead of this banking firm founded by the man who in 1887 Hiscock defeated in the caucus for the New York senate seat -- former representative and ambassador and then- current vice president Levi P. Morton. Odd that -- and the significance if any is unclear. unknown
Référence libraire : 40775
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