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HAINES Henry "Hinkey" 1899 1979
Signature
New York Yankees outfielder debuting in 1923. Bold signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1974 October 21. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 23150
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HABSBURG Felix von ? ? and Otto von ? ?
Signatures
Sons of King Charles VII of the Austro-Hungarian empire the last Austrian Kaiser forced to abdicate. Pair of choice signatures each on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card Mexico City for Felix�s 1979 March 23 and 1979 March 16 respectively. Both fine and with original envelopes. Unusual. unknown
Bookseller reference : 15023
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SWING David 1830 94
Autograph Letter Signed
This memorable Presbyterian clergyman and educator in Chicago who was cited for some of his heretical forward-thinking beliefs in1874 was acquitted and resigned to found his own Central Church becoming more popular thereafter and publishing several books of his views. Choice content ALS 1p 5" X 8" n.p. n.d. Addressed to L.U. Fleckler. Very good. Mild age toning and inoffensive abrasion near top margin. Interesting reply seemingly penned shortly after the famed trial reading in part: ".superstition has caused more injury because it has been more universal and perpetual. Skepticism is of later times and has not affected the masses but superstition has had a wide sway always. Which will harm more the next hundred years I cannot state. I think skepticism will. Men will believe too little instead of too much." Nicely penned in brown ink. unknown
Bookseller reference : 22632
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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
Bookseller reference : 14773
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BENNETT Joan 1910 90
Photograph Signed
Constance's sister was a popular and durable star of countless films of the 1930s and '40s. PS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Fine. Nice closeup from Bennett's 1930s blonde period looking like a wholesome Carole Lombard wearing a funky hooded robe chin in hand casting a playful sidelong glance. unknown
Bookseller reference : 15625
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WITEK Mickey 1915 90
Signature and Inscription
This baseball player debuted in 1940 with the New York Giants and remained there for most of his career until retiring in 1949. A bold "Health & Happiness / always. / Mickey Witek" in blue fineline on a lined 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. Near fine. unknown
Bookseller reference : 21895
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CLEMENT Donald 1941 70
Signature
Stage star who appeared in "Tell Me That You Love Me Junie Moon" in 1970 and died by accidental electrocution shortly after. Scarce signature and date 1969 December 5 on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18959
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SYMS Sylvia 1917 92
Signature
Popular American cabaret singer. Signature dated 1970 February 21 on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Very good. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 29490
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BAKER Robert R. ? ?
Signed Postal Cover
This American commercial artist art director New York's Kenyon & Eckhart Advertising Agency designed among other things the 1959 eight-cent "World Peace Through World Trade" U.S. stamp. Signed Postal Cover 6�" X 3�" n.p. n.y. Single mint 8-cent "World Peace Through World Trade" stamp at upper right. Fine. NOT a First Day Cover. At lower left in brown fineline the same color as the stamp itself Baker signs in full large and bold. Unusual. unknown
Bookseller reference : 25519
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SULLIVAN Leonor K. ? 1988
Typed Note Signed / Signature
Missouri representative. TNS 1p 6" X 9" Washington DC 1973 January 12. Addressed to Richard C. Laade. Near fine. Gracious note on "Congress of the United States" letterhead transmitting her signature. Also a handsome signature and "Member of Congress / 3rd Dist. Mo." heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1973 January 11. Fine. Nice pair. unknown
Bookseller reference : 15223
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PRIETO Manuel Garcia 1859 1938
Document Signed
This Spanish jurist and politician served as prime minister briefly several times; also served as minister of the Interior 1905-06 minister of Justice 1905-06 minister of Public Works 1906-10 minister of State 1910-12 and president of the Council of Ministers 1912-23. DS 2pp recto and verso 8�" X 12" Madrid Spain 1913 April 15. Very good. Titled in Spanish "Court of First Instance of This City" this partly-printed document is a "Sentence Extract" and reports that 48-year-old former banker Sergio Beliavsky a Russian from St. Petersburg was found guilty of murdering 37-year-old jeweler Alejandro Petrovicz from Odessa. He is sentenced to five years in prison payment of court costs 1987 pesetas 40 centimes and restitution to Petrovicz's family 12000 pesetas. At lower left above the circular red inkstamp of the "Tribunal Correccional de 1a. Instancia Madrid" Prieto as president of this court signs large and bold in brown ink. Attractive intriguing document -- worthy of further research. unknown
Bookseller reference : 28323
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KILEY Richard 1922 99
Inscribed Photograph Signed
The definitive Don Quixote in "Man of la Mancha" for which he won the 1966 Tony Award played innumerable stage and television roles; in 1988 he won an Emmy for his role in the mini-series "The Thorn Birds." IPS 3�" X 4�" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Handsome closeup nicely inscribed "To / Terrence" and signed. unknown
Bookseller reference : 23012
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FULDA Ludwig 1862 1939
Signature
German Jewish playwright "The Talisman" poet and translator who committed suicide in Berlin in 1939. Large bold signature in brown ink heavy stock 3�" X 2�" card Chicago IL 1906 March 10. Very good. A superb example and rather uncommon. unknown
Bookseller reference : 27017
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HUNTLEY Chet 1911 74
Signed Postal Cover
This broadcast journalist teamed with David Brinkley for nightly newscasts from 1956 to 1970. Signed Postal Cover 6�" X 3�" cancelled in the city of Huntley's birth Cardwell Montana on the day of his birth 10 December 1969. 5-cent "C.M. Russell American Artist" and 1-cent "Thomas Jefferson" stamp at upper right. At lower left below the postal cancellation Huntley signs boldly in black ballpoint. NOT a First Day Cover but an enterprising admirer has had this cover specially stamped in the right city on the right date. Small portion of original transmittal envelope also present. unknown
Bookseller reference : 24399
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PORTER Harold E. "Holworthy Hall" 1887 1936
Autograph Manuscript Signed
Prolific American author all under the pseudonym "Holworthy Hall" of popular tales such as "Henry of Navarre Ohio" 1914 "Paprika" 1916 "Pepper" 1916 "Dormie One and Other Golf Stories" 1917 "Egan" 1920 "Rope" 1922 "Colossus" 1930 and others. AMS 1p 8�" X 11" Paris France 1923 n.d. Near fine. Slightest bit of age toning. Page from an actual working draft on a sheet of lined notebook paper headed in Porter's incredibly miniscule but handsome script "The Seller of Dreams / By / Holworthy Hall." Twenty-five handwritten lines of this tale follow. Porter has then in pencil inserted words here and there sometimes entire lines and crossed out a number of the inked lines. In the upper right corner Porter then inscribes it "For Professor Johannsen / with the regards of / Harold E. Porter / 'Holworthy Hall' / Paris 1923." Whether this tale ever made it into print we have not been able to verify -- perhaps it did but under another title or perhaps it was a short story. When we say Porter had an incredibly miniscule script we're not kidding: his letters measure 1/16th" in height! Nevertheless -- with the aid of a magnifying glass -- it's an attractive easily legible script. Johannsen authored "The House of Beadle and Adams and Its Dime and Nickel Novels" University of Oklahoma Press 1950 the definitive reference work and bibliography on the subject. His original 8�" X 11" file folder bearing a printed "Collection of Albert Johannsen" label partly filled in by Johannsen accompanies this item. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18029
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MORRIS George H.
Hunter Seat Equitation
Garden City: Doubleday & Company 1971. Hardcover. Illustrations by Jan Conant. Small 4to. Tan and green cloth pictorial dust jacket. xxii 193pp. Numerous illustrations and line drawings. Near fine/very good. Bookplate on front pastedown. Early not first printing tight and attractive. Doubleday & Company hardcover
Bookseller reference : 7264
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DOWNEY Fairfax 1893 1990
Autograph Quotation Signed
American author of such Civil War classics as "The Guns at Gettysburg" and about fifty other titles on history and military themes. AQS 1p 6 3/4" X 3 3/4" n.p. n.d. Fine. Amusing piece of doggerel verse titled "To Margaret Bruderlin On Her Graduation." Quite likely unpublished. unknown
Bookseller reference : 13942
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PIEZ Charles 1866 1933
Typed Letter Signed
This German-born engineer manufacturer and businessman a noted strikebreaker was the first general director of the Emergency Fleet Corporation 1917-19 established by Congress to create the U.S. Merchant Marine fleet to aid the Allies in World War One; a U.S. Merchant Marine vessel named after Piez saw active service in the Sicilian occupation and Salerno landings during World War Two. TLS 1p 8" X 9�" trimmed Chicago IL 1922 January 12. Addressed to A.D. Sheridan. Very good. All four sides trimmed though not affecting text; minor mounting traces on verso. On letterhead of the "Citizens Committee to Enforce the Landis Award" created to combat the building trades' age-old control of construction which kept rents high; the committee's success paved the way for one of the largest building booms in Chicago history Piez solicits support for the committee's cause. In part: ".we face a most critical situation. The determined effort which is being made to rid Chicago of corruption in the building trade must have united support. Rent the largest item in the family budget has advanced while other things have become cheaper. High rents have a depressing effect on the entire citizen body and effect every payroll in Chicago." A rousing call to arms handsomely signed. unknown
Bookseller reference : 22385
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WALSTON Ray 1918 2001
Signature
Prolific film stage and television actor who won a 1955 Tony for playing the devil in "Damn Yankees" and two Emmies for playing Judge Henry Boone in "Picket Fences" -- but who we all remember best for "My Favorite Martian" 1963-66. Bold signature heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1990 February 8 in another hand. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18899
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MOORER Thomas H. 1912 2004
Signature
This versatile U.S. admiral was the first to have served as Commander-in-Chief of both the Pacific Fleet and the Atlantic Fleet; he also served as Chief of Naval Operations 1967-70 and as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff 1970-74. Large bold "Thomas H. Moorer / Admiral U.S. Navy / Retired" in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1987 July 11. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 24058
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MICHAELS Ralph J. 1902 88
Signature
This backup infielder debuted with the Chicago Cubs in 1924 playing there until 1926. Full signature in blue ballpoint near the top of a heavy stock lined 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. Very good. Nice later life example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 29283
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SHIELDS Mary
Sled Dog Trails
Fairbanks: Pyrola Publishing 1991. Paperback. Illustrations by Nancy van Veenen. 8vo. Stiff glazed pictorial wrappers. 127pp. Line drawings maps. Fine. Later 7th printing of this sled dog racing memoir tight and handsome. Tipped in is a large color picture postcard of Shields running her dog team boldly signed in the message portion. Pyrola Publishing paperback
Bookseller reference : 9032
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NYE Edgar Wilson "Bill" 1850 96
Signature and Inscription
One of the turn-of-the-last-century's most popular humorists was a New Englander who "went West" to found and edit Wyoming's "Laramie Boomerang" 1881-84; a popular lecturer alongside Hoosier poet James Whitcomb Riley Nye's puns misquotes and delightfully scrambled English was gathered in such popular volumes as "Bill Nye and Bomerang" 1881 "Forty Liars and Other Lies" 1882 and "Bill Nye's History of the United States" 1894. Handsome "Yours truly / Bill Nye" with nice paraph in brown fountain pen 4�" X 2�" slip n.p. n.y. Very good. Accompanied by a superb vintage heavy stock 7" X 9�" artist's portrait printed in sepia tones from "The Mentor". unknown
Bookseller reference : 24274
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MALEK Ottokar 1875 ?
Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
Wrote one music historian "When the history of music in Michigan shall be properly written few men will be found who have more indelibly stamped their individuality and genius upon their period and their community than has Ottokar Malek of Grand Rapids"; this Czech-born concert pianist and composer came to the U.S. in 1902 and founded the Malek School of Music in 1914. AMuQS 1p 5" X 4" Chicago IL 1905 February 20. Very good. Light even age toning; mounted to heavy album leaf. Tipped to the upper left corner is a tiny printed name/address portion from Malek's letterhead. Several measures of music notation handsomely penned in deep brown ink. Above this Malek pens "Chopin Fantasie Fenoll" while below it he pens "Chicago 20. Februar 1905. / Fraulein Fanny Neumann / zur freundlichen Erinnerung / an / Ottokar Malek." Beautifully accomplished -- most attractive. unknown
Bookseller reference : 22377
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McAVOY May 1901 84
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Popular silent star who co-starred with Al Jolson in "The Jazz Singer" 1927; ironically talking pictures put an end to her career. Color IPS verso 4" X 6�" n.p. n.d. Very good. Book-weight still scene from "Ben Hur" 1925 showing her and Ramon Navarro embracing mounted to a heavy white stock the verso of which she inscribes "Very best wishes to / Terry / Sincerely / May McAvoy." Uncommon. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19076
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SEATON Frederick A. 1909 74
Signature
Nebraska senator 1951-52 and secretary of the interior under Eisenhower 1956-61. Handsome signature and "Sec'y Interior" in blue fountain pen on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1972 February 29. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19084
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BEGGS Joseph S. "Joe" 1910 83
Signature
This pitcher debuted with the New York Yankees in 1938 and also played for the Cincinnati Reds 1940-47 and New York Giants 1947-48. Handsome signature in blue fountain pen heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. ca. 1970. Near fine. Attractive later life example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 24736
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DEFORD Frank
Big Bill Tilden: The Triumphs and the Tragedy
New York: Simon and Schuster 1976. Hardcover. 8vo. Blue paper over boards pictorial dust jacket. 286pp. Illustrations. Very good/very good. Mild edgewear; single archivally-closed on verso 2" dust jacket tear; ownership name/address inkstamped on front flyleaf and title page. Tight nice first edition. Simon and Schuster hardcover
Bookseller reference : 10602
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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
Bookseller reference : 18901
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TUCKER Forrest 1919 86
Inscribed Photograph Signed
The gruff and tough star of television's cornball "F Troop" as Sergeant O'Rourke was a memorable character actor in such films as "Sands of Iwo Jima" and "The Yearling." IPS 5" X 7" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Handsome half-length portrait in his "F Troop" cavalry uniform boldly inscribed "To / Norman / Happy Days / Forrest / Tucker." unknown
Bookseller reference : 14968
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RUCKER Joseph T. 1887 1957
Inscription and Signature
This American cinematographer won the Oscar in 1930 for best cinematographer in the documentary "With Byrd at the South Pole." Large and bold "Happy memories of / 'Little America' / Joseph T. Rucker / Byrd Antarctic Expedition / 1928-30 / Photographer Paramount" in black fountain pen on a pristine pink 6" X 3 3/4" autograph album leaf n.p. n.y. Near fine. No place or year indicated but from the collection of noted collector Preston Sawyer 1899-1968 California journalist and historical writer who obtained this in San Francisco around 1930. Very uncommon. A choice example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 25816
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LEWISOHN Edna May 1878 1948
Signature and Inscription
The American prima donna was a musical phenomenon in her day most famed for light opera roles such as "The Belle of New York." Lengthy inscription "With greetings to Miss / Jane Fullerton from / her's sincerely" and bold full signature heavy stock 5�" X 3�" card Altyre Forres Scotland 1919 n.d. Near fine. unknown
Bookseller reference : 16568
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BRIGGS Austin 1909 73
Signed Postal Cover
This popular American cartoonist and illustrator trained under "Flash Gordon" cartoonist Alex Raymond before taking over that strip briefly and also the "Secret Agent X-9" strip; co-founded the Famous Artists School; in 1969 he was elected to the Society of Illustrators' Hall of Fame. Signed Postal Cover 6�" X 3�" n.p. n.y. NOT a First Day Cover but a mint example of Briggs' 1959 7-cent "Jupiter" balloon stamp is affixed at upper right. At lower left in black ballpoint Briggs signs large and bold adding "Designer." With original transmittal envelope Paris 1970. A superb example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 25196
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ROCK Les 1912 91
Signature
This baseball player of short career debuted with the Chicago White Sox in 1936. Small bold signature in blue ballpoint 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. Fine. Attractive later life example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 23234
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EDGREN Harry D. and ROBINSON Gilmer G.
Group Instruction in Tennis and Badminton
New York: A.S. Barnes and Company 1939. Paperback. 8vo. Stiff blue wrappers. vii 99pp. Numerous line drawings. Very good. Small abrasion on front wrapper. First edition tight and clean of this instructional manual. A.S. Barnes and Company paperback
Bookseller reference : 4155
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BROWN John Carter 1934 2002
Signed First Day Cover
This American museum director oversaw the U.S. National Gallery of Art from 1969 to 1992 and made it the reknowned institution it is today. Signed First Day Cover 6�" X 3�" cancelled in Lock Haven Pennsylvania on 2 August 1971 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single 8-cent "John Sloan American Artist" stamp at upper right. Fine. At lower left Sloan signs his usual small stylized signature in black fountain pen. With original envelope. Choice example of this influential figure's signature on an appropriate cover. unknown
Bookseller reference : 24409
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BERRES Raymond F. "Ray" 1907 2007
Signature
This catcher debuted with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1934 and retired from the New York Giants in 1945 then went on to become a noted pitching coach for the Chicago White Sox 1949-66 1968-69. Handsome signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. 1973 June 30. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 22375
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LAMONT Daniel S. 1851 1905
Signature
This New York politician became Grover Cleveland's private secretary in his first administration 1885-89 and secretary of war in his second administration 1893-97. Incredibly bold and choice "Daniel S. Lamont / Secretary of War" in thick black fountain pen heavy stock 4 3/4" X 3�" card n.p. n.y. Fine. Printed at top of this superb card is the circular seal of the "United States of America / War Office." A finer example cannot be found. unknown
Bookseller reference : 24412
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BRIGHT Jesse D. 1812 75
Signature
This Indiana senator 1845-62 was expelled from the Senate for treason when a letter from him to Jefferson Davis proposing a firearms trade was discovered aboard a captured gun trader; he was the 14th and last senator expelled during the Civil War -- and none have been expelled since. Large bold clipped signature in brown ink 4" X 1�" tipped to another sheet n.p. n.y. Near fine. On a darkish tan stock thus perhaps clipped from an envelope. Nice example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 29940
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NEUN Johnny 1900 90
Signature
This first baseman made baseball history on May 31 1927 when he completed the seventh unassisted triple play in major league history; debuting in 1925 with the Detroit Tigers he also played for the Boston Braves 1925-31; in 1946 he replaced Bill Dickey as New York Yankees manager. Huge bold signature and "autograph 8/18/72" penned in black marker heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Near fine. unknown
Bookseller reference : 29265
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CRAWFORD F. Marion 1860 1931
Signature
"Until one o'clock Baby Warren lay in bed reading one of Marion Crawford's curiously inanimate Roman stories " noted F. Scott Fitzgerald in "Tender Is the Night" -- referring to the American novelist who set most of his many works in Italy. Full if miniscule signature heavy stock 3�" X 2�" n.p. n.y. 1897. Very good. Mild age toning tipped to heavy album leaf stock of same size. A nice example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 26854
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BUCHER James Q. "Jimmy" 1911 2004
Signature
This outfielder debuted with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1934 playing there and for the Boston Red Sox until 1945. Large bold signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock lined 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. Near fine. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19725
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WALSH Robert 1784 1859
Autograph Letter Signed
This influential American journalist and author founded the first American quarterly "The American Review of History and Politics" in 1811; a long-time expatriate in Paris he began what is considered the first American literary salon. ALS 1p 5�" X 6�" Paris France November n.y. Very good. Would be fine but for removal of topmost edge perhaps � possibly to remove recipient's name -- though still complete with salutation intact. Gracious invitation to one of Walsh's famed salon evenings reading in part: ".our friend the Revd Mr. Baird expressed to me the wish. that I should make your acquaintance and that of Monsieur Nicolas the eminent theological writer. I have called on you but was not so fortunate as to find you at home. it will afford me much pleasure to see you & Mr. Nicholas at my apartment tomorrow evening. You will meet with some society which may prove agreeable to you & him." And by the way b.y.o.b. "Revd. Mr. Baird" was likely one of the famous American Presbyterian clergymen Robert or one of his sons Charles Washington or Henry Martyn. Bold and attractive. unknown
Bookseller reference : 15532
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MITCHELL John I. 1838 1907
Signature
This Pennsylvania Civil War officer parlayed his popularity into politics serving that state as representative 1877-81 and senator 1881-87. Clipped signature 3" X 5/8" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Probably from a legal document as Mitchell literally "signs on the dotted line." unknown
Bookseller reference : 22620
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BUSH Donie 1887 1972
Signature
Shortstop with the Detroit Tigers debut 1908 where he remained for most of his active career retiring in 1923; later manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Bold signature on a heavy stock 5" X 3" unlined card n.p. n.d. Near fine. Uncommon signed with his given first name "Owen" as well as his nickname "Donie". unknown
Bookseller reference : 29329
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MONTGOMERY Robert 1904 81
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Elizabeth "Bewitched" Montgomery's father was a popular leading man of the 1930s and '40s "Night Must Fall" "Here Comes Mr. Jordan" then turned to directing and politics. IPS 8" X 11" archivally tipped to a larger acid-free art board n.p. 1981. Very good. Book photograph a charming scene from an unidentified early film showing Montgomery flirting signed with "All good wishes" and year. unknown
Bookseller reference : 15933
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GRUBBS Thomas W. 1894 1986
Signature
This pitcher played briefly for the New York Giants in 1920. Full signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. Fine. Attractive later life example. Grubbs has typed "For autograph purposes only" vertically at the card's center partly intersecting the signature. Unusual! unknown
Bookseller reference : 29337
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CHASE Kendall F. 1913 85
Signature
This pitcher debuted in 1936 with the Washington Senators then played for the Boston Red Sox 1942-43 and New York Giants 1943. Large sloppy signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. Near fine. unknown
Bookseller reference : 29264
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O'DEA Ken 1913 85
Signature
This catcher debuted with the Chicago Cubs in 1935 and also played for the New York Giants and St. Louis Cardinals until retiring in 1946. Bold signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1973 August 15. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18426
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BRODRICK William St. John Fremantle 1856 1942
Autograph Letter Signed
This English statesman 1st Earl of Midleton and 9th Viscount Midleton held a wide array of important positions: member of Parliament 1880-1906 Under-Secretary of State for War 1895-98 member of the Privy Council 1897 Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs 1898-1900 Secretary of State for War 1900-03 and Secretary of State for India 1903-05. ALS 3pp lettersheet 4�" X 7" n.p. 1905 July 12. Addressed to Lady Cowper. Near fine. On fine stationery bearing an oval blind-embossed "House of Commons" seal on the first leaf Brodrick chats with an aristocratic lady about social matters. Reads in part: "We were so sorry to hear of Ld. Cowper's illness & trust he is really better. It must be such an anxiety." Bold and attractive. This came from the collection of Albert Johannsen author of "The House of Beadle and Adams and Its Dime and Nickel Novels" University of Oklahoma Press 1950 the definitive reference work and bibliography 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 : 18025
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