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PIDGEON, Walter (1897-1984)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Soft-spoken Canadian-born actor whose numerous films include the unforgettable "How Green Was My Valley" "Mrs. Miniver" "Madame Curie" and the sci-fi classic "Forbidden Planet." IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. ca. 1960. Very good. Mild bit of corner wear. A handsome head-and-shoulders MGM publicity portrait of Pidgeon in middle age in tuxedo and white bow tie boldly inscribed and signed "Best to / Donald Burnell / Walter Pidgeon" in blue ballpoint -- unfortunately penned in a dark area of tuxedo at lower right making for weak contrast. unknown
Référence libraire : 34597
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COOPER Jackie 1922 2011
Photograph Signed
This child star of the 1930s -- the first child actor to be nominated for an Oscar for the 1931 film "Skippy" -- appeared in such favorites as "The Champ" 1931 and "Treasure Island" 1934 and continued to appear in films and on television through the 1980s becoming a television producer and director of note. PS 8" X 10" n.p. 1985. Fine. Modern print of a vintage publicity portrait a half-length shot of a young Cooper in black leather jacket fists on hips staring angrily at the viewer -- possibly a still for the 1937 film "Boy of the Streets." In a light area at upper right Cooper signs boldly in black fineline adding "7/85. unknown
Référence libraire : 34611
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HAYNES, Tiger (1914-94)
Signature
This African-American actor playerd guitar with the popular group "The Three Flames" who had their own NBC radio show and later television program from 1945 to 1956 before turning to Broadway where he appeared in musicals such as "New Faces of 1956"; best known for portraying the Tin Man in the original 1975 Broadway production of the musical "The Wiz." Bold signature and date 1983 October 22 on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Fine. With original envelope. Rather uncommon. unknown
Référence libraire : 34210
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GROSHANS, Werner (1913-86)
Typed Letter Signed
This German-born American painter once worked for the Works Progress Administration WPA and developed a realistic wholesome yet disquieting style that earned him comparisons with Grant Wood and Salvador Dali. TLS 1p 8½" X 11" n.p. 1968 August 17. Addressed to Marshall E. Bean. Near fine. Cordial note to an educator and admirer reading in part: "I do not have any drawings or sketches available right now but am sending you a book which has a reproduction of one of my paintings on the cover. On page 20 I have expressed some of my views on art. You certainly are doing a service working with retired children." Boldly signed in full in blue ballpoint. Unusual. unknown
Référence libraire : 34138
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CARRADINE, David (1936-2009)
Photograph Signed
The son of actor John Carradine and sibling of other actors was a prolific stage television and film actor but will always be most remembered as the character Caine in the 1970 television series "Kung Fu" and for his accidental death by autoerotic asphyxiation in Thailand; notable film appearances include "Bound for Glory" "Kill Bill: Volume 1" and "Kill Bill: Volume 2." PS 10" X 8" n.p. n.y. Near fine. Still scene from the 1982 horror film "Q" featuring Carradine Michael Moriarty and Richard Roundtree signed boldly by Carradine in black fineline in a light area. Nice example. unknown
Référence libraire : 34141
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PUTNAM, Tracy (1894-1975)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
This physician neurologist and researcher is best known for co-discovering the use of Dilantin for treating epilepsy together with H. Houston Merritt in 1938; he also did pioneering research on multiple sclerosis in the 1930s being one of the first to suggest a vascular cause. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. 1969 July 24. Near fine. Handsome half-length black-and-white glossy formal portrait of an older Putnam in suit and tie boldly signed and inscribed in a black fineline in a light area at upper left: "With regards / Tracy Putnam / July 24 / 1969." Accompanied by a secretarially-signed TNS 1p 7¼" X 10 3/4" Beverly Hills CA 1969 July 7. Addressed to Marshall E. Bean. Fine. Cordial note thanking an admiring educator remarking: "I have worked long in the same field as you and feel it is well worthwhile." Autograph material of this interesting medical figure is surprisingly scarce. unknown
Référence libraire : 34127
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GISH Lillian 1896 1993
Photograph Signed
The First Lady of the Silent Screen" whose films ranged from silent classics such as "Birth of a Nation" 1915 to made-for-television dramas such as "The Whales of August" 1987. PS 4" X 6" n.p. n.y. Fine. Modern mat finish sepia tone printed photograph of a young Gish head and shoulders she gazing soulfully to the viewer's left. In a light portion near the bottom she handsomely pens "Most sincerely / Lillian Gish" in blue ink in her usual miniscule script. A superb example signed later in life. unknown
Référence libraire : 34193
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WASHBURN, William B. (1820-87)
Signature
This Massachusetts politician served that state as Republican representative 1863-71 governor 1871-74 and senator 1874-75. Bold signature in gaudy purple ink heavy stock 3" X 2" card n.p. n.y. Very good. Slightly age toned; mounting traces on verso. Nice example. unknown
Référence libraire : 33233
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TERRY, Ellen (1847-1928)
Signature
English actress who played leading lady to Henry Irving in numerous productions between 1878 and 1902; famed also for her extended correspondence with George Bernard Shaw -- who wrote several roles for her. Large and attractive "Ellen Terry = / New York Nov. 87" on a 5 3/4" X 3¼" slip neatly tipped to a heavy stock brown 6" X 3½" card. Near fine. Handsome penned in her typically thick brown ink. unknown
Référence libraire : 33249
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OWENS, John A. (1823-86)
Signature and Inscribed Calling Card
One of the 19th century most influential theatrical managers was also one of its wealthiest a pioneering popular comic actor who debuted in Philadelphia in 1840 toured the country and was noted for the Yankee characters and other eccentrics he perfected. Superb signature and inscription on the verso of his printed "John E. Owens" calling card heavy stock 3½" X 1 3/4". Near fine. Faintly age toned. Handsomely and boldly penned in his fine tight script the actor writes: "Aigburth Vale / Baltimore County / M-d. / Edward B Cook Esq / Better late / than never Yours truly / John E. / Owens. / June 30 '73." Aigburth Vale was Owens' famed country home designed by architects Niermsee and Neilson in 1868 and "Better Late Than Never" was one of Owens' popular comedies. A great example on an appropriate item. unknown
Référence libraire : 32493
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HOLCOMBE, Willis B. (?-?)
Signature
When the Boy Scouts of America was incorporated in 1910 one of its earliest actions was to organize a local council for Brooklyn and Queens and its first commissioner and executive secretary was Holcombe a cryptic figure who was also active in the settlement house movement in New York City in the 1890s. Signature on the closing portion of a TLS 8½" X 3¼" slip n.p. n.y. Near fine. At upper left below the typed salutation "Yours very truly" Holcombe signs handsomely in black ink with the typed title "Commissioner" below his signature. Also present is the similarly-sized masthead from the same letterhead sheet from which this signature was clipped bearing the large ornate "Boy Scouts of America" headquarters masthead printed in blue which cites Holcombe notes Brooklyn New York and bears the typed datr 17 December 1912. An unusual and exceptionally early BSA curiosity. unknown
Référence libraire : 32498
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GRANGER Stewart 1913 93
Inscribed Photograph Signed
British leading man of the 1930s through '60s in films such as "King Solomon's Mines" 1950 and "Beau Brummell" 1954. IPS heavy stock 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. ca. 1980. Fine. Striking glossy closeup of a thoughtful middle-aged Granger chin resting on crossed arms boldly and curiously inscribed and signed across his forearm "For 10010 S. Green / Stewart Granger" in black fineline. unknown
Référence libraire : 32557
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MASSEY, Raymond (1896-1983)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
One of the best and most popular interpreters of Abraham Lincoln on the screen "Abe Lincoln in Illinois" 1939 this Canadian-born American actor starred in many features from the 1930s through the 1960s. IPS 6¼" X 5" n.p. n.y. Fine. Neatly tipped to heavy card stock. Book photograph a matte finish black-and-white scene from the 1945 film "God Is My Co-Pilot" showing in uniform as Major General Claire L. Chennault with Dennis King as Colonel Robert Lee Scott Jr. and a group of American servicemen. In a light area near the bottom center he boldly signs and inscribes in black fineline: "To Terry Kocsett / with best wishes / Raymond Massey. unknown
Référence libraire : 32429
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NOWLAN, George C. (1898-1965)
Typed Note Signed
This noted Canadian member of Parliament Progressive Conservative Party also served as Minister of National Revenue and later as Minister of Finance 1962-63 under Prime Minister John Diefenbaker. TNS 1p 8" X 9½" Ottawa Canada 1958 February 5. Addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Bruno J. Gianetti. Very good. Minor original folds none weakened -- overall clean and handsome. On letterhead of "Minister of National Revenue" Nowlan transmits a photograph not present to a couple with an unusual autograph collecting focus: Famous people named George! "I very much appreciate and am highly flattered by your suggestion that my photograph will add encouragement and inspiration to young George" writes Nowlan. "I am sure that your hopes for him will one day be fulfilled and that other young Georges will one day be asking for his photograph." Large bold full signature. unknown
Référence libraire : 32193
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McCONNAUGHEY, George C. (1897-1966)
Typed Letter Signed
This Ohio republican was named chairman of the powerful Federal Communications Commission by President in Eisenhower in 1954 but resigned in 1957 in the face of bribery charges involving the awarding of television channels in Miami and Pittsburgh. TLS 1p 6 3/4" X 9" Washington DC 1956 February 13. Addressed to Bruno J. Gianetti. Very good. Single 1" scotch tape stain not affecting text and mounting traces on verso. On Federal Communications Commission letterhead a fun letter to the parents of a boy named George: "By George I think you have a Capitol idea even though I make no claim to fame. If I can improve as much as your little George grows in stature by the time he is old enough to understand your book his name could be mor exemplary. At least you have furnished me with an additional incentive to not let George do it alone. I have a son named George too who is also working to add meaning to the name. Since I understand George whether large or small I know that your George will get my message because he is wired for sound too." Bold full signature in blue fountain pen. A gracious and thoughtful response; unfortunately despite his lofty language McConnaughey would be resigning under questionable circumstances about a year later. unknown
Référence libraire : 32188
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GOTTSCHALK, Alfred LM. (1873-1918) L. M.
Autograph Note Signed
This newspaper correspondent turned diplomat served as U.S. Consul to Callao 1903-05 and U.S. Consul General in Callao 1905-06 Mexico City 1906-08 and Rio de Janeiro 1914-17; he died along with 305 crew and sailors when the U.S. Navy ship "Cyclops" sank mysteriously in the North Atlantic Ocean on its way from Brazil to Baltimore during World War One its wreckage never found. ANS 1p 4½" X 7" Delhi India 1909 December 6. Addressed to the Treasurer of Washington D.C.'s Cosmos Club. Near fine. On a pale green lettersheet Gottschalk tells the treasurer of this prestigious club "I take pleasure in enclosing my cheque for $15.00 for dues as a non-resident member for the calendar year 1910." Boldly and handsomely penned in black ink. unknown
Référence libraire : 31966
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HANLEY Ellen 1926 2007
Signed Program
This stage actress debuted as "Mary" in "Annie Get Your Gun" in 1946 and is often remembered for playing Fiorello H. LaGuardia's first wife in the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical play "Fiorello!" in 1959. Signed program 5½" X 8½" 16pp Boston MA 1947 March 11. Near fine. Program for the Colonial Theatre's production of "Barefoot Boy with Cheek" written by Max Schulman and directed by George Abbott starring Nancy Walker and Red Buttons. Front cover depicts Nancy Walker and Billy Redfield and at the bottom of this Hanley signs large and bold in green ink. Hanley portrayed Clothilde Pfefferkorn as the cast list page shows and for this early effort she won a Theater World award. Nice piece from early in her career. unknown
Référence libraire : 31967
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HAUSWIRTH, Charles A. (ca. 1870s-?)
Typed Note Signed
Copper boom town Butte Montana notorious as a lawless town filled with bars and brothels began to turn around when this noted Butte merchant a progressive Republican was elected mayor in 1935 until 1941 and proclaimed in his inaugural address "It is doubtful if any city is in a more deplorable physical and financial condition" and set about to clean up the town. TNS 1p 8½" X 11" Butte MT 1940 August 2. Addressed to Samuel Tuzzo. Very good. On "City of Butte" letterhead noting "Office of Mayor" Hauswirth writes "It is with pleasure that I add my name to your list of signatures." He signs in full in bold green ink. Fun bit of unusual Old West history. unknown
Référence libraire : 31968
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BIDDULPH Sir Thomas 1809 78
Autograph Note Signed third person
This British army officer major 7th Light Dragoons and courtier was appointed master of her majesty's household in 1861 and in 1866 named one of the joint keepers of her majesty's privy purse sole keeper after 1867 and as such according to Sir Theodore Martin in "The Life of His Highness the Prince Consort" "he was the last survivor of the three very able men. who had been intimately associated with the prince from their position as leading members of her majesty's household" -- in other words if you wanted to get through to Queen Victoria and the royal family you had to go through him. Third person ANS 1p lettersheet 4 3/4" X 7¼" Buckingham Palace 1869 April 7. Near fine. Mounting traces on verso. Beautifully and boldly penned "Sir Thomas Biddulph is commanded to express the Princess Louise's regret that Her Royal Highness is unable to accede to the request preferred in Miss Lowe's letter of the 5th Inst." Princess Louise 1848-1939 was the fourth daughter and sixth child of Victoria and Albert. unknown
Référence libraire : 31973
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CHARLES IX (1550-74)
Document Signed
When France's King Henry II died in 1559 and his sickly 15-year-old heir Francis II followed the next year the throne went to 10-year-old Charles Maximilian who became Charles IX; his mother Catherine de' Medici dominated his reign which is noted for the Wars of Religion and for the infamous St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre of 1572. Partial vellum DS 1p 11" X 8" n.p. n.y. September 1570 lightly pencilled in another hand. Very good. Folds and mild bit of wear evident but overall handsome and boldly penned. Though penned in difficult early French which is to modern French what Elizabethan English is to modern English and not accompanied by a translation this is a probate approval legal document. Below six lines of finely penned legalese Charles signs at left with his usual enormous signature in a different and somewhat lighter ink. Below this appears another sentence in a large flamboyant hand which appears to refer to Provence and huge ornate signature of an official. This atmospheric piece has been archivally free-floated against a cream matte with a surrounding raised cream matte framed in a contemporary 1" walnut frame overall dimensions 18½" X 16". A beautiful display item. unknown
Référence libraire : 31963
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WILLIAMS, Harrison A., Jr. (1919-2001)
Photograph Signed
The first U.S. senator to serve time in prison in almost a century was this New Jersey Democrat who served as representive 1953-57 and senator 1959-82 before being convicted for bribe-taking in the Abscam scandal and resigning his senate seat before being expelled. Color PS 3½" X 5½" n.p. n.y. ca. 1970. Near fine. Picture postcard -- never mailed with address and message portions blank. Head-and-shoulders portait in suit and tie signed in blue fineline in a darkish area at lower right: "Best wishes / Harrison A Williams / USS." Contrast fair but not great. unknown
Référence libraire : 32005
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SALK, Daniel (ca. 1890-?) and SALK, Dora Press (ca. 1890-?)
Photograph Signed
The parents of Jonas Salk 1914-95 pioneering virologist and medical researcher who created the world's first effective polio vaccine were Polish-Jewish immigrants he a designer and manufacturer of women's clothing. Unusual PS heavy stock 10" X 8" n.p. n.y. ca. late 1950s. Near fine. An original "Wide World Photos" news agency photograph so inkstamped on verso. Superb matte-finish portrait of the proud parents in later years seated side by side. Each signs boldly in full in black ink beneath their image -- he on his light colored pants making for excellent contrast she on a darker skirt making for average contrast. Most unusual -- probably obtained in the years immediately following the triumphant debut of their son's crowning achievement in 1955 when he was being hailed as a miracle worker and medical pioneer par excellence. unknown
Référence libraire : 31761
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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 renowned institution it is today. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Washington DC on 17 September 1965 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single 5-cent "John Copley American Artist" stamp at upper right. Fine. Left side bears fine printed Art Craft cachet "Honoring John Singleton Copley 1737-1815" cachet. At upper center above the cancellation Sloan signs his usual small stylized signature in black fountain pen. A superb example of this influential figure's signature on an appropriate cover. unknown
Référence libraire : 31764
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THORNTON Edward 1817 1906
Signature
This well-traveled English diplomat served in South America Turkey and Russia but is mainly remembered for his long stint as minister to the United States 1867-81 in which capacity he served on the commission on the Alabama Claims in 1871 and as arbitrator in the commission on the Mexican and United States Claims 1873. Nice signature in black ink 3" X 1 3/4" slip n.p. n.y. Near fine. Attractive example. unknown
Référence libraire : 31889
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DALZELL, John (1845-1927).
Partly-Printed Autograph Document Signed
Known as the "Father of the House of Representatives" for his lengthy 13 terms service this Pennsylvania representative served from 1887 to 1913. Partly-printed ADS 1p 3½" X 8½" n.p. Washington DC n.d. 1895 September 25 inkstamped. Near fine. Partly-printed Bureau of Pensions form for Congressional use. Dalzell pens in Loveina M. Kunkle of Pittsburgh as the claimant for soldier Jacob L. Kunkle of Company "I" 11th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers and requests to be advised on "present status claim" signing boldly. A private named Jacob L. Kunkle 1843-63 is known to have enrolled at Kittanning Pennsylvania in 1862 and died of "Congestion of the Brain" in Virginia in 1862; Loveina was obviously next of kin though her relationship is unclear and presumably petitioned her congressman to find out if she could receive any pension because of this relationship. It's not believed Jacob Kunkle was married so perhaps she was a sister. unknown
Référence libraire : 31608
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BRASS, William (1st Baron Chattisham) (1886-1945)
Autograph Letter Signed
This conservative British politician was a Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force pilot during World War One then was elected to Parliament in 1922 serving until 1945; he also held posts at the Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Aircraft Production and from 1939 to 1945 served as chairman of the British Film Institute; he was knighted in 1929 and raised to the peerage shortly before his death in 1945. ALS 2pp 4½" X 7¼" London England 1938 February 16. Addressed to Pauline Astor Spender Clay 1880-1972 widow of Herbert Henry Spender Clay 1875-1937 Member of Parliament and Privy Counsellor. Near fine. On letterhead bearing an oval "House of Commons" blind emboss Brass handsomely pens his condolences to the recently-widowed Mrs. Spender Clay. He remarks "I have known Bertie ever since I entered the 'House' in 1922 and have been a member of his group since its inception. His kindness and charm endeared him to all parties in the House. He will be sadly missed by his many friends whom he enchanted with his courtesy modesty and humour. The Country has lost a great gentleman whom it could ill afford to spare." Most attractive. unknown
Référence libraire : 31634
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PEARSON, Paul M. (1871-1938)
Signature
This noted Quaker educator and editor was a professor at Swarthmore College before being appointed the Virgin Island's first civilian governor by President Hoover in 1931 a post he held until 1935; he was a leader in the Chautauqua movement -- and the father of journalist Drew Pearson. Small but neat and full signature in black ink clipped from a TLS 7¼" X 5½" St. Thomas Virgin Islands 1932 January 22. Very good. Clipped upper portion of "Government House / St. Thomas / Virgin Islands of the United States" letterhead 7¼" X 2 3/4" with typed date also present. unknown
Référence libraire : 31666
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PALMERSTON Henry John Temple Lord 1784 1865
Free-Franked Envelope
This popular and influential English statesman served often as foreign minister and twice 1855-58 1859-65 as prime minister; he is mainly remembered for ending the Crimean War. Free-Franked Envelope a signed envelope front panel 4 3/4" X 3" Sligo Ireland 1824 September 6. Barely visible red postal inkstamp. Very good. Boldly addressed in Palmerston's handsome hand to Lady Gore Booth at Lissadeil Sligo. Signed with his usual "Palmerston" at lower left. Very attractive. Palmerston was secretary for war at this time. unknown
Référence libraire : 31673
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McCRARY, George W. (1835-90)
Signed Calling Card
Rutherford B. Hayes's Secretary of War 1877-79 had been a four-term Iowa congressman 1868-76. Large and bold "Geo. W. McCrary / Secy of War / Nov 16 1877" penned in brown ink on the verso of his printed "The Secretary of War" calling card heavy stock 3½" X 2¼" n.p. Near fine. A superb example signed in office. unknown
Référence libraire : 31679
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CAUSEY, WB. (?-?) W. B.
Signature and Title
This colonel was a diplomat and government official active in the International Railway Congress made president of the Allied Railway Commission 1919 and served as a technical advisor to President Hoover for Austria; he's best known though as the assistant commissioner for the Chicago "Century of Progress International Exposition" under former Postmaster-General Harry S. New as commissioner. Large bold "WB Causey / Asst. U.S. Commissioner / A Century of Progress / July 8/1934" in brown ink on a 4¼" X 2½" slip. Very good. Mildly age toned. A not-often-seen Century of Progess signature. unknown
Référence libraire : 31737
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JAMES, Charles T. (1805-62)
Signature
This Democratic senator from Rhode Island 1851-57 was an engineer and machinist and developed a promising new projectile called the "James projectile"; while a major general in the Rhode Island State Militia in 1862 his invention was being demonstrated at Sag Harbor New York when one of his shells accidentally exploded killing him. Clipped signature 2½" X 1" tan stock n.p. n.y. Very good. Boldly penned in brown ink likely during his senatorial career. Uncommon. unknown
Référence libraire : 31710
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HOFFMAN, John T. (1828-88)
Autograph Letter Signed
One of only two mayors of New York City 1866-68 to be elected that state's governor 1869-72 this politician's association with corrupt William Tweed and Tammany Hall ruined his political career. ALS 2pp 5" X 8" New York NY 1872 August 7. Addressed to Richard Lathers 1821-1903 prominent Charleston and later New York commission merchant banker diplomat insurance and railroad executive. Near fine. Cordial note to a friend: "I am on my way to your family at Newport and will go with them to White Mountains. I cannot hope to accept your kind offer this Summer unless perhaps for a single day when I can stop over on going between Albany and Newport. I read your speech this morning with great pleasure." Boldly penned in Hoffman's large ornate script in brown ink. An attractive example. unknown
Référence libraire : 31733
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O'DWYER, Bill (1890-1964)
Signature
Fiorello La Guardia beat this mayoral candidate in 1941 but after a stint in the U.S. Army in which he rose to the rank of brigadier general he was elected New York City's one hundredth mayor in 1946 resigning in 1950 in the face of a police corruption scandal; from 1950 to 1952 he served as U.S. Ambassador to Mexico. Large bold signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. ca. 1960. Near fine. Nice example. unknown
Référence libraire : 31706
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GIRDNER, John H. (ca. 1857-1933)
Typed Letter Signed
This prominent New York physician a close friend of William Jennings Bryan was brought in as a consultant after the assassination attempt on President Garfield and was the last survivor of the four physicians brought in to attend the president; he took part in Alexander Graham Bell's disastrous attempt to use metal detection to pinpoint and extract the bullet causing a fatal infection; later he developed the Girdner telephonic bullet probe supposedly plagiarizing the concept from Bell; in 1869 he was the first physician to use cadaver skin to cover a burn wound on a 10-year-old child. TLS 1p 8½" X 11" New York NY 1912 March 22. Addressed to Charles White of the New York Hall of Records later a noted Abraham Lincoln scholar. Very good. Moderately age toned. Chatty note to the tax commissioner on his medical office letterhead reading in part: "I regret as much as you can that we do not see more of each other but I have got an endless job on my hands which requires all my time sleeping and waking." Of his profession Girdner remarks: "You remember I used to want to reform other people and things: well one day I looked myself over and I have been a busy man ever since and the end of the job is not in sight. You call me a 'rich physician' and so I am but my wealth is not of the kind your office recognises as taxable fortunately for me. I think you do yourself an injustice when you speak of having 'slipped back'. You know the old Methodist doctrine that one 'cannot fall from grace' and I am certain that when I knew you you were so well grounded in the faith that not even the temptations etc. of your present occupation and environment can drag you down." Bold full signature. Most unusual. unknown
Référence libraire : 31730
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MacVEAGH, Franklin (1837-1934)
Partly-Printed Autograph Document Signed
This noted banker had long served as director of the Commercial National Bank of Chicago when President Taft asked him to serve as 43rd Secretary of the Treasury in 1909 a position he filled until 1913 instituting many reforms. Partly-printed ADS 1p 6½" X 2½" Boston MA 1898 September 14. Very good. Two ¼" cancellation punches not affecting handwritten portions and small paper chip. Pale pink check drawn on The Atlas National Bank filled out entirely in MacVeagh's hand to "Mesr S. Tenney & Son" in the amount of $116.64 and signed in full. Attractive example. unknown
Référence libraire : 31739
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MASON Jeremiah 1768 1848
Signature
This New Hampshire attorney and legislator served that state in the U.S. Senate as a Federalist from 1813 to 1817. Large bold signature in brown ink 4½" X 3¼" slip n.p. n.y. Very good. Lightly age toned. An attractive example -- given the paper stock and ample margins likely an ownership signature from the front flyleaf of a book. unknown
Référence libraire : 31700
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GREET, Sir Philip Barling "Ben" (1857-1936)
Signature
English Shakespearian actor and director whose popular "Ben Greet Players" company among other names toured England and the United States performing Shakespeare and other dramas even playing in the White House for Theodore Roosevelt; from 1914-18 he directed the famed Old Vic Theatre in London. Attractive signature 3½" X 1¼" slip tipped to another sheet n.p. n.y. Very good. Lightly age toned. A good example. unknown
Référence libraire : 31708
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LEWENHAUPT, Augusta (1830-1092)
Autograph Letter Signed
This countess hailed from an ancient Swedish noble family and was married to Danish diplomat and foreign minister Count Lewenhaupt Lensgrave Wulf Heinrich Bernhard von Scheel-Plessen 1809-76. ALS 4pp 4½" X 7" Hoosick Falls NY 1884 August 5. Addressed to Mrs. Lathers Abby Pitnam Thurston Latham d. 1904 wife of noted New York merchant and banker Colonel Richard Lathers 1821-1903. Near fine. Gracious note to a friend reading in part: ".I feel very much ashamed of myself not to have thanked you long ago for your kindness to forward my tubs & I have no excuse whatever for such bad behavior! Your kind letter of Aug. 3 reached me yesterday and it gave me much pleasure to get these lines from you and to hear that you are back & enjoying your summer. I wish I could have joined you at your picnic by the lake; how often I think of those lovely pone-lilies & wish I could paddle in the 'outlet.'. Count Lewenhaupt her son joins me with kind remembrances to yourself and husband." Handsomely penned in black ink on high quality lettersheet featuring an embossed crown insignia. unknown
Référence libraire : 31473
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KOCHAN, Bernice (1926-?)
Signed First Day Cover
This Cleveland artist "whose designs are among the most reproduced in the nation" according to one authority is only the second female in postal history to have designed two U.S. stamps; in 1969 she designed the Alabama statehood stamp the W.C. Handy stamp and the tuberculosis Christmas seals. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Memphis Tennessee on 1969 May 7 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Near fine. Single 6-cent "W.C. Handy Father of the Blues" stamp at upper right. Simple blue and gold "First Day Cover" printed cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address present. Near the center above the cancellation Kochan signs small but bold in blue ballpoint. unknown
Référence libraire : 31498
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GIBSON, Charles Dana (1867-1944)
Autograph Note Signed
This renowned American artist and illustrator created the "Gibson Girl" the very image of the turn-of-the-century American female setting a standard for fashion and hair style from the 1890s through the beginning of the First World War. ANS 2pp 4½" X 6 3/4" n.p. n.y. Addressed to "Bob." Very good. Large pale green pencilled checkmark and "A" for answered on first page else clean and attractive. On pale blue lettersheet Gibson in his characteristic enormous scrawl accepts an invitation: "I am coming up to N.Y. tomorrow friday so if you have no other engagements lets get together Saturday. They were all disappointed because you couldn't come down here." Large bold signature. unknown
Référence libraire : 31493
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RICHARDS, Walter DuBois (1907-2006)
Signed First Day Cover
Versatile American artist printer watercolorist lithographer and major illustrator throughout the golden age of advertising art 1930s-60s during which he designed an astonishing 37 U.S. postage stamps. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Washington DC on 14 February 1967 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single Richards-designed 25-cent "Frederick Douglass" stamp at upper right. Near fine. Printed blue and gold "First Day Cover" decorative cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address. Near the center Richards signs in full in blue ballpoint. Quite attractive. unknown
Référence libraire : 31504
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STAMOS Theodoros 1922 97
Signed First Day Cover
This Greek-born American artist was the youngest of that fabled group of abstract expressionist painters that included Jackson Pollock Mark Rothko and Willem de Kooning active in New York in the 1940s and '50s. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Boston Massachusetts on 27 October 1976 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single 13-cent "Winter Pastime" Christmas stamp at upper right. Simple blue and gold "First Day Cover" printed cachet at left. No distracting recipient's name/address. Just right of center Stamos signs boldly in black ballpoint -- unfortunately his pen skips on the first name only which he partly overwrites. A most uncommon signature. This stamp NOT designed by Stamos by the way but by Stevan Dohanos. unknown
Référence libraire : 31516
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TODHUNTER, Norman (1915-89)
Signed First Day Cover
This innovative American artist in addition to illustrating books was instrumental in getting the U.S. Post Office to produce more colorful stamps and to utilize new lithography processes to allow that; among other stamps he designed the 1962 "Mississippoi Riverboat" and "Boys Club of America" commemorative stamps co-designed the 1963 Christmas commemorative stamp the 1964 "Quilted" stamp the 1965 "Discus Thrower" and "Portrait of Herbert Hoover" and the 1966 "Humane Treatment of Animals." Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in New York New York on 9 April 1966 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single 5-cent Todhunter-designed "Humane Treatment of Animals" stamp at upper right. Near fine. Handsome Art Craft printed decorative cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address. At upper right above the cancellation Todhunter signs small and sloppy in black ink. unknown
Référence libraire : 31507
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VERTEL, Jozsef (1922-93)
Signed First Day Cover
This Hungarian artist was also a prolific stamp designer with more than 200 stamp designs to his credit for various countries and the U.N. done between 1949 and 1992. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled at the United Nations in New York on 17 March 1967 and with "First Day of Issue" stamped. Four 1.5-cent "Nations Unies / United Nations" stamps at upper right. Handsome printed Art Craft "1½ cent United Nations Definitive Issue" decorative cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address present. Near fine. Below the large block of four stamps Vertel signs small but bold in blue ballpoint. Rather uncommon. unknown
Référence libraire : 31518
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NELMS, George H. (1905-99)
Typed Note Signed
This Canadian optician was elected mayor of Ottawa in 1957 serving until 1960; the high point of his administration was his welcoming Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip to Ottawa in 1957 during which time they took part in a ceremony to begin construction of the Queensway superhighway project. TNS 1p 8" X 10" Ottawa Canada 1957 November 27. Addressed to Bruno J. Gianetti. Very good. Light age toning; mounting traces on verso. On ornate "Office of the Mayor" letterhead the newly-elected mayor comments on the best-known event of his reign just after its occurrence: ".I am sending along now a photograph of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and myself taken at one of the functions when Her Majesty was in Ottawa prior to Her Majesty's visit to the United States in October 1957." Large bold full signature. Alas the photograph mentioned is not present. unknown
Référence libraire : 31594
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McILRAITH, George J. (1908-92)
Typed Letter Signed
This Canadian politician and parliamentarian served as Prime Minister Lester Pearson's Minister of Transport 1963 and Minister of Public Works 1965 as well as Government House Leader 1964-67; he was Pierre Trudeau's Minister of Public Works and Solicitor-General of Canada 1968-70. TLS 1p 8" X 9½" Canada 1964 May 6. Addressed to George Gianetti. Near fine. On embossed "President of the Privy Council" letterhead McIlraith adds cordially to a collection with an unusual focus: ".your parents wrote me and mentioned the collection of photographs you are making of men named George who hold positions of responsibility and asked me if I could add my own photograph to your collection." Boldly signed in full in blue ballpoint. Alas my sought after photograph mentioned is not present -- but a nice and unusual letter of Canadiana nonetheless. unknown
Référence libraire : 31593
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BELAUNDE, Victor Andres (1883-1966)
Signed First Day Cover
This Peruvian diplomat served as president of the General Assembly of the United Nations from 1959 to 1960. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled at the United Nations in New York on 23 October 1959 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Near fine. Single 4-cent "Trusteeship Council" stamp at upper right and large printed Artmaster cachet at left. No distracting recipient's name/address. Near the center above the postal cancellation Belaunde signs in blue ballpoint. Rather uncommon. unknown
Référence libraire : 31521
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(DRIESCH, Hans Adolf, 1867-1941). DRIESCH, Margarete Relfferschneidt (?-ca. 1946)
Photograph Signed / Calling Card
Wife of the influential German philosopher/scientist whose pioneering research on embryology resulted in his philosophy of entelechy -- the science and philosophy of the organism. PS 4" X 6" n.p. n.y. Very good. Sepia tone head-and-shoulders formal portrait of an older Mrs. Driesch set within an oval. She signs large and bold "Margarete Driesch" in black ink on a darkish area below her portrait making for contrast that is decent but not outstanding. Unusual. Also present is her printed calling card "Frau Margarete Driesch / Geb. Reifferscheidt" heavy stock 4¼" X 1 3/4". Near fine. On the bottom margin she pens her address "Leipzig" and "Zollnerstr. 1" and on the verso she pens the address of the recipient of this photograph "To Prof. T.H. Morgan / 117. Street No. 409 / New York City" in brown ink. Thomas Hunt Morgan 1866-1945 was an influential American embryologist geneticist and biologist who won the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine in 1933; in 1905 he and Driesch corresponded about embryology issues which is likely around the time this photograph was sent. An interesting pair. unknown
Référence libraire : 31387
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TALBOT, Thomas (1818-86)
Signature / Unsigned Leaflet
This Massachusetts politician was named acting governor 1874-75 when the current governor won a Senate election but he lost the next election; in 1878 he was elected serving until 1880. Bold signature in brown heavy stock 3" X 2" card n.p. n.y. Fine. Mounting traces on verso. Accompanied by an unsigned leaflet "Veto of the Liquor License Bill" small 8vo 4 3/4" X 8" 4pp published by The Grand Division of Massachusetts in 1874. Very good. Minor mounting traces along margin of last page not affecting text. Text of one of Governor Talbot's best-known acts his veto of legislation to repeal the state's prohibition law. An interesting pair. unknown
Référence libraire : 31373
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HAMPDEN, Richard (1631-95), FOX, Stephen (1627-1702) and PELHAM, Thomas (1650-1712)
Partial Document Signed
English statesman Hampden son of famed statesman Henry from King Charles I's reign was named privy councillor in 1689 commissioner of the Treasury in 1690 and from 1690 to 1694 also served as chancellor of the Exchequer; politician Fox served as commissioner of the Treasury for 23 years from 1679 to 1702; and statesman Pelham the 1st Baron Pelham of Laughton is well known as father of two prime ministers Henry and the Duke of Newcastle himself served as Lord Commissioner of the Treasury 1690-92 1697-99 1701-02. Signatures clipped from printed document 3" X 7½" n.p. London England 1691 January 12. Very good. Slight bit of age toning; minor mounting trace on verso. Likely clipped from a routine Treasury document this item bears a slim row of printed down the top 3½" of the left margin only about 3/4" wide -- boilerplate text in a large typeface but not enough to make sense of it. Hampden Fox and Pelham each sign in rich brown ink one above the other all as commissioners of the Treasury. A partial handwritten text in another hand runs across the lower 3" signed at the close by one "Howard" as yet unidentified. Various noted Howards of the period have been considered -- Edward Charles Robert -- and ruled out but this is probably a high Treasury official. Although a partial piece nevertheless attractive. unknown
Référence libraire : 31424
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