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GLASGOW Charles ? ?
Photograph Signed
English maker of miniatures. PS 7¼" X 8½" n.p. 1935 September 26. Near fine. An unusual transportation-related item printed on thin glazed stock this photograph bears a 4-line printed caption on the lower margin: "ROYAL POLO CART / Princess Mary Driving in the Park. / Model Built by / CHARLES GLASGOW Coach Builder PAISLEY." Above this appears a superbly-detailed miniature carriage driven by a woman in fashionable riding gear with a single white horse pulling. Above this set within an oval frame is the elderly Glasgow in suit and Derby hat. Near the caption Glasgow boldly signs and dates it. The occasion for the issuance of this is uncertain but probably ties in with the lavish 1935 Silver Jubilee celebrations of George V -- perhaps an exhibit of miniatures depicting the royal family at different times of their lives. Princess Mary 1867-1953 married the future king in 1893. Most unusual. unknown
Référence libraire : 14263
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COFFIELD, Peter (1945-83)
Signature
An early death at age 37 cut short the career of this actor who began with such crime dramas as "Cry Rape!" 1973 "Death Is a Bad Trip" 1974 "Too Easy to Kill" 1975 and others; television work included the short-lived series "W.E.B." 1978. Large bold signature heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1972 February 29. Near fine. Blue ballpoint ran rather light on the "off" in last name else bold and dark. With original envelope. An unusually early example preceding his first major film role. unknown
Référence libraire : 18268
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TAFT Robert A. 1889 1953
Typed Note Signed
Known as "Mr. Republican" this Ohio senator -- son of President William Howard Taft -- served from 1939 to 1953 and is best known for sponsoring the Taft-Hartley Labor Relations Act in 1947. Typed Note Signed 1p 8" X 10½" Washington DC 1947 April 10. Addressed to George W. Walberg. On "United States Senate" letterhead Taft graciously transmits his signature on this letter not separate for a collector. unknown
Référence libraire : 14200
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LICHTY, George (1904-83)
Signed Print
This "Chicago Times" sports cartoonist hit the big time with his 1932 creation "Grin and Bear It" which became nationally syndicated and kept him at the drawing board until 1974. Signed print 5¼" X 6½" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Interesting glossy "slick" in printer's parlance of a daily "Grin and Bear It" installment: Three road workers with a pickup truck full of "Historical Site" plaques -- one holds a plaque and points enquiringly at a spot in the dirt while another barks out "No need to be too accurate about where you put them men. there's always arguments about those things anyway!." The artist boldly inscribed is above their image: "TO / WARREN / REEDER / my best / Lichty." Reeder was a well-known Indiana realtor autograph collector and author of the 1972 book "No Performances Today: An Account of the Events Leading Up to and Following the Train Wreck of the Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus Train". Unusual form a "slick" being an in-house production proof copy this one bearing two registration marks at the left margin. unknown
Référence libraire : 20160
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HUTTON, Betty (1921-2007)
Signature / Unsigned Photograph
This 1940s blonde bombshell is often remembered for "Annie Get Your Gun" 1950. Closely-trimmed signature irregular oval-shaped 3½" X 2" slip n.p. n.y. ca. 1960. Good plus. Several small scotch tape stains at edges slightly touching upon the "B" and "n." Accompanied by a superb glossy 8" X 9½" photograph a still from "The Perils of Pauline" 1947 but a later print showing a screaming Hutton hanging from the wheel of an airborne biplane. A decent signature and a tremendous image. unknown
Référence libraire : 22829
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BENTON, Curtis (1885-1938)
Inscription and Signature
This silent film actor turned screenwriter in the 1920s and his credits include W.S. Van Dyke's "Half-a-Dollar Bill" 1924 and Hoot Gibson's "The Phantom Bullet" 1926. Bold and nice "Stay away from all the / 'Eves' --.-- they are full / of apple-sauce / Curtis Benton / K.N.X." on a beige 6" X 3 3/4" autograph album leaf n.p. n.y. Though place and date not indicated this was obtained by noted collector Preston Sawyer 1899-1968 California journalist and historical writer in San Francisco around 1930. Benton went into radio announcing after talkies took over from silent films so "K.N.X." is likely a radio station reference. unknown
Référence libraire : 25825
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TRACY, Arthur (1903-97)
Autograph Letter Signed
This popular radio show singer made several films "The Big Broadcast" 1932 and "The Street Singer" 1937 that were especially popular in England. ALS 1p 5" X 8" n.p. 1990 January 23. Addressed to Richard. Fine. On a sheet bearing a rubber-stamped portrait of himself playing the accordian in his best-known film "The Street Singer" Tracy writes a fan. "In my 80s thank God I am still working sharing my joys & gifts with the world. unknown
Référence libraire : 15718
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PONTES, Crimilda (1927-2000)
Signed First Day Cover
Award-winning American graphic designer and calligrapher who specialized in book covers and dust jackets mainly for Yale University Press; a pupil of renowned calligrapher John Howard Benson she was a designer for the Smithsonian Institute for 23 years. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Washington DC on 1968 November 4 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single 6-cent "Chief Joseph" stamp at upper right. Fine. At lower left in black fineline Pontes signs handsomely in her lovely calligraphic script. Pontes did the lettering for this stamp. Small portion of original transmittal envelope also present. unknown
Référence libraire : 25522
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PAYNE, Henry C. (1843-1904)
Signed Calling Card
This Wisconsin executive president Wisconsin Telephone Company director First National Bank of Milwaukee president Milwaukee and Northern Railroad president Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light Company president American Street Railway Association etc. served Theodore Roosevelt as postmaster general from 1902 until his death in office in 1904. Full signature in black ink heavy stock 4" X 2½" calling card n.p. Washington DC n.y. 1902-04. Very good. Slight bit of rubbing; mounting traces on verso. "Memorandum" printed in blue in tiny typeface at upper left and "The Postmaster General" in blue in a larger typeface centered near top. Nice example. unknown
Référence libraire : 29546
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DILLON C. Douglas 1909 2003
Photograph Signed
This diplomat served as U.S. Ambassador to France 1953-57 and as the 57th Secretary of the Treasury 1961-65 under both Kennedy and Johnson. Superb PS 4" X 6" n.p. n.y. 1969. Fine. Handsome matte finish head-and-shoulders portrait signed large and bold in blue fountain pen on the lower margin. With original envelope. unknown
Référence libraire : 23998
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BURDICK, Quentin N. (1908-92)
Signature
Democratic Idaho senator who served from 1960 to 1989. Signature heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1970 March 6 in type. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Référence libraire : 19092
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TANDY, Jessica (1909-94)
Photograph Signed
English-born actress who won a Tony in 1948 for "A Streetcar Named Desire" and an Oscar in 1990 for "Driving Miss Daisy." PS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Fine. Lovely matte finish portrait of Tandy in costume for "A Streetcar Named Desire" her most famous role. unknown
Référence libraire : 15714
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DURBIN, Deanna (1921-2013)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
This Canadian actress's musicals rescued Universal Studios from bankruptcy in the 1930s and made her a major young acting and singing star through the 1940s when she quit at the top. IPS 3¼" X 4¼" n.p. n.d. Fine. matte finish book photograph tipped to slightly larger card showing a young Durbin in pantsuit on the porch of a house inscribed and signed small but bold in black fineline: "Dear Terry / Thank you for a / most thoughtful / letter. / Best always / Deanna / Durbin / David." Small but quite attractive. unknown
Référence libraire : 24657
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BLISS, Ray C. (1907-81)
Typed Note Signed / Inscribed Photograph Signed
This GOP giant chaired the Republican National Committee from 1965 to 1969 turning the Republican Party around after Barry Goldwater's stunning 1964 defeat and culminating in Richard Nixon's 1968 election. TNS 1p 8½" X 11" Columbus OH 1965 February 16. Addressed to Gerald L. Arnholt. Near fine. On "Republican State Central and Executive Committee" letterhead Bliss graciously complies with an autograph request. Also an IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. 1965. Very good. Handsome informal closeup of Bliss seated at a table before microphones U.S. flag in background boldly inscribed and signed in black fineline on the blank lower margin: "To Gerald Arnholt / with best wishes / Ray C. Bliss. unknown
Référence libraire : 27433
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HAMPDEN Walter 1879 1955
Autograph Letter Signed
American stage and film actor renowned as Cyrano de Bergerac and for Shakespearian roles; his films include "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" 1939 "The Adventures of Mark Twain" 1944 "All About Eve" 1950 "Sabrina" 1954 and "The Prodigal" 1955. ALS 1p 8½" X 11" St. Louis MO 1922 March 4. Addressed to Mrs. Byrd Raikes Fuqua a California dude ranch owner. Very good. On pale grey "Tour of / Walter Hampden / SEASON of 1921-22" letterhead Hampden thanks as admirer adding "I feel quite satisfied with the progress we have made on our first appearances in St. Louis and shall return again and again." A quite attractive letter. With original envelope addressed in Hampden's hand. unknown
Référence libraire : 31166
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HEART TRANSPLANT. BLEIBERG Phillip ? 1969
Signed Greeting Card
This South African dentist was the recipient of the world's first successful heart transplant performed by Christian Baarnard in 1968 which made him front-page news worldwide. Signed greeting card 4" X 6½" n.p. 1968. Fine. Bleiberg received numerous get-well cards from well-wishers after the operation which he usually signed by way of acknowledgment and returned. Front panel depicts a bird-hunting dog posing and a bird in flight above with the printed caption "The Best to You on your Birthday." Inside panel bears similar birthday wishes and below this the sender has inked "Dr. Philip Blaiberg sic / from -- / Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Collett / Mbld. 1968." Bleiberg's scrawled sickly-looking signature in blue ballpoint appears on the verso. Unusual. unknown
Référence libraire : 19429
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CLAIRE, Ina (1892-1985)
Signature
This vaudevillian and Ziegfield Girl appeared in a handful of silent and talking films such as "Ninotchka" and "Claudia." Full signature dated 1971 May 18 on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Near fine. With original envelope. unknown
Référence libraire : 18958
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KEITH, DeWitt "Whit," Jr. (1923-71)
Signed Postal Cover
The 1960 4-cent "John Foster Dulles" postage stamp designed by William K. Schrage uses a portrait taken by this State Department photographer who retired at an early age when he began to lose his eyesight and died at a young age. Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" n.p. n.y. Single mint "John Foster Dulles" stamp at upper right. At the center in black ballpoint Keith signs boldly. Original transmittal envelope also signed by Keith at upper left with return address in his hand also present -- cancelled in Washington DC on 1971 July 26 just a few months shy of Keith's death in November 1971. A most uncommon signature on a choice piece. unknown
Référence libraire : 25221
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CRAIG, Charles F. (1872-1950)
Partly-printed Autograph Document Signed
This U.S. army physician served on the U.S. Army Board for Study of Tropical Diseases in Manila; malaria was a serious concern at the time ravaging U.S. troops during the Spanish-American War; Craig's advancements in the field include writings such as The Aestivo-Autumnal Malarial Fevers 1901 and The Malarial Fevers 1909. Partly-printed ADS 1p 6½" X 2 3/4" Washington DC 1922 July 22. Very good. Check drawn on The Riggs National Bank written out entirely in Craig's hand to "Cash" in the amount of $25 boldly signed. Cancellation perforations and stamps do not touch upon signature. Nice engraving of bank entrance at left. unknown
Référence libraire : 20953
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CANOVA, Judy (1916-83)
Signature
This comic actress portrayed yodelling hillbillies in such cornpone classics as "Singin' in the Corn" "Joan of the Ozarks" and "Louisiana Hayride." Signature and date 1972 February 28 in bright pink on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Very good. Canova's partial pink fingerprint to one side. With original envelope. Comes with an 8" X 10" photograph. unknown
Référence libraire : 15589
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CAPPER, Arthur (1865-1951)
Printed Document Signed / Unsigned Photograph
This prominent Kansas newspaperman founder and owner "Topeka Daily Capital" etc. entered politics as a Republican serving that state as governor 1915-19 and senator 1919-49. Printed DS 8½" X 14" 13pp rectos only Washington DC 1940 February 13. Near fine. Staple at upper left. Mimeographed double-spaced text of the powerful senator's speech titled "Abraham Lincoln" and given before the Alexander Hamilton Club of Baltimore on February 12 1940. Precisely the type of platitudes you would expect an old-time politico to express on Lincoln's birthday mixed with sharp criticism of FDR and his policies. Signed large and bold by Capper in blue fountain pen across the top of the first page. Accompanied by a superb and scarce 6½" X 8½" glossy news agency photograph of 1947 depicting the senior senator seated at his desk on Capital Hill reading copies of two newspapers which he founded "The Topeka Daily Capital" and "Capper's Weekly". Original tickertape-style printed caption still attached on verso. A fabulous and unusual pair of Kansas items. unknown
Référence libraire : 22559
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SCHNEIDER, Howie (1930-2007)
Signed Postal Cover
This cartoonist artist sculptor and children's book author drew the syndicated "Eek & Meek" strip from 1965 to 2000. Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Washington Crossing Pennsylvania on 15 August 1975. Fine. Single 10-cent American crossed flags stamp at upper right. An enterprising admirer has clipped out and affixed an actual daily "Eek & Meek" strip 6¼" X 2¼" across the bottom edge of this cover. In this 3-panel strip customer says to bartender "This year marks the start of America's bicentennial celebration" to which the barkeep replies "So" Customer goes on "Remember those brave guys who rowed across the Delaware with George Washington" to which the barkeep again replies "So" Customer replies "So how about one for the rowed" A clever tie-in between the comic strip subject and the postal cancellation. Above the strip at upper left of the cover Schneider signs large and bold in black fineline. Small portion of original transmittal envelope also present. unknown
Référence libraire : 23935
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LONG, Edward V. (1908-72)
Signature
Democratic senator from Missouri. Large bold signature and "U.S. Senator 1960-69" heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1971 April 12. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Référence libraire : 19121
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CULVER, Roland (1900-84)
Photograph Signed
British comic character actor. Uncommon PS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Very good. Miniscule pin hole in each corner. Glossy closeup portrait from the 1946 Olivia DeHavilland film "To Each His Own" inscribed "Best Wishes Roland Culver. unknown
Référence libraire : 18961
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POYNTER, Edward J. (1836-1919)
Autograph Note Signed
This English historical painter served as director of the National Gallery 1894-1904. ANS 1p 4½" X 7" London England 1883 January 1. Very good. Friendly note to an admirer. unknown
Référence libraire : 25994
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McCORMICK, Robert S. (1849-1919)
Autograph Fragment unsigned
Grandson of inventor Robert McCormick nephew of reaper inventor Cyrus Hall McCormick father of editors Joseph Medill McCormick and "Colonel" Robert R. McCormick -- this career diplomat joined the State Department in 1887 serving as U.S. ambassador to Austria-Hungary 1902 Russia 1902-05 and France 1905-07 although according to one journalist McCormick's "career as a dilettante diplomat took a backseat to his more serious pursuit of alcohol." Autograph Fragment unsigned on printed calling card heavy stock 3" X 1½" London England n.y. Near fine. Handsome italic "Mr. Robert McCormick" printed at center and beneath this McCormick has penned in brown ink in his small neat hand "Hotel Belgravia / Victoria Street S.W." Likely dates from early in his State Department career else a title such as "Ambassador" would have preceded his name. The card bears a heavy printed black border or "mourning rule" but since it's difficult to assign a date to this it's also difficult to determine what death in his family would have occasioned the mourning border. The Victoria Street area of southwest London is appropriate as it was chock full of foreign embassies and McCormick must have been on some State Department assignment there. Not signed alas but a most unusual item nevertheless. unknown
Référence libraire : 28618
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SKELTON, Red (1913-97)
Signed Film Program
Slapstick-style comedian of early television and films famed for characters such as "Freddy the Freeloader." Signed film program 4pp 6½" X 9½" n.p. n.d. German language program printed in Vienna Austria in 1951 for Drei kleine Worte Three Little Words featuring Skelton Fred Astaire Vera-Ellen Arlene Dahl and others printed entirely in brown tones. On the front cover which shows various scenes from the film the comic signs "Danke Schˆn / Red Skelton" boldly near his portrait. Handsome and most unusual in this form. unknown
Référence libraire : 14139
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MARTIN, Artemas (1835-1918)
Signature
This influential self-taught mathematician authored mathematical textbooks and also published and edited the "Mathematical Visitor" 1877-94 and "Mathematical Magazine" 1882-1913; after 1885 he was associated with the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey. Handsome large signature in brown ink heavy stock 3 3/4" X 2¼" card n.p. n.y. Near fine. Choice handsome example. unknown
Référence libraire : 22178
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ERVIN Sam J. Jr. 1896 1985
Signature / Unsigned Photograph
This crusty long-time North Carolina senator 1954-74 became household-name famous for his memorable Watergate hearing participation. Full signature and "U.S.S." with date 1970 March 9 boldly penned in black ink on a special heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Washington DC. Very good. Single discreet staple hole at upper left. With original envelope. Accompanied by a fine original glossy 9" X 7" news agency photograph dated 12 March1956 showing Ervin with three Southern senator bigshots printed caption along bottom reading "Southern senators discuss the manifesto urging resistance to the Supreme Court decision on segregation which was read to the Senate today.". Near fine. unknown
Référence libraire : 13904
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KOLLEK, Theodore "Teddy" (1911-2007)
Signature
Famed Hungarian-born Israeli politician and five-term mayor of Jerusalem 1965-93 -- one of the most influential figures of 20th century Israel. Bold signature in black fineline and underneath this what appears to be his signature again this time in Hebrew characters heavy stock 5" X 3" card Jerusalem Israel 1980 August 12. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Référence libraire : 27610
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VETTER, M. Rudolph (1910-2002)
Signed Postal Cover
American photographer for the "New York Daily News" Memphis "Commercial Appeal" and Acme News Pictures; when this last sent him to Mississippi in 1937 he photographed a lynching victim that appeared in "Life" magazine and became an icon for the civil rights movement; later chief photographer for the American Red Cross. Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" n.p. n.y. Single mint 5-cent "International Red Cross" stamp at upper right. Fine. At lower left in blue ballpoint Vetter signs in full. NOT a First Day Cover but an uncancelled stamp based on Vetter's photograph of Cuban refugees on the ship S.S. Morning Light -- a freighter used as a mercy ship docked at Port Everglades Florida on 24 May 1963. With small portion of original transmittal envelope. An unusual and uncommon signature. unknown
Référence libraire : 25297
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BROWN, Joe E. (1892-1973)
Signature and Inscription / Unsigned Photograph
American huge-grinned comedian and actor often remembered for his hilarious portrayal of millionaire Osgood Fielding III in "Some Like It Hot" 1959. Huge and bold "All good wishes to my friend / Donald Burnell / Joe E. Brown / 6/22/60" in blue ballpoint on an irregular-trimmed roughly-triangular 5¼" width at top X 4" height slip bearing "JOE E. BROWN" printed in green at the top -- presumably trimmed from a sheet of his letterhead. Very good. Other than odd shape quite handsome. Accompanied by a superb vintage sepia-tone heavy stock 5" X 7" matte-finish photograph bearing a preprinted signature and inscription at the bottom -- a head-and-shoulders portrait of a smiling young Brown as he appeared in the 1930s the kind of image sent out by the studios in bulk at the time in response to fan mail. A charming pair. unknown
Référence libraire : 22859
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AUMONT, Jean-Pierre (1909-2001)
Signature
French film star and heartthrob. Full signature and date 1969 May 22 on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Chicago IL. Very good. With original envelope. Comes with a 1943 vintage 10" X 8" glossy photograph showing Aumont in "Assignment in Brittany. unknown
Référence libraire : 15567
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DeGARMO, Alva R. (?-?)
Signed First Day Cover
Commercial aviation history was made in 1925 when Western Air Express W.A.E. predecessor of Western Airlines began its route flying the U.S. mail between Los Angeles and Salt Lake City; its original "Four Horsemen" pilots included Captain DeGarmo. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Chicago Illinois on March 19 1976 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single 13-cent "Commercial Aviation" stamp at upper right. Fine. At upper left boldly and in blue ballpoint the pilot signs: "Captain Al DeGarmo / W.A.E." Unusual. unknown
Référence libraire : 24299
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BERLE, Milton (1909-2002)
Signed Postal Cover
Uncle Miltie" a prolific comedian who began in vaudeville and became America's top television personality with "The Milton Berle Show" 1948-56. Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled at New York NY on July 12 1973. Near fine. 5-cent "Voice of America" stamp and 3-cent "Francis Parkman American Historian" stamps at upper right. NOT a First Day Cover but an imaginative collector had this cover cancelled on Berle's 65th birthday he was born July 12 1908 in the city of his birth New York NY. No decorative cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address -- but right on the "sweet spot" Berle signs bold and large 4¼"! in black fineline. Given Berle's early popularity as a radio figure the "Voice of America" stamp makes this an appropriate cover. Small portion of original transmittal envelope present. Accompanied by a 4½" X 7" glossy color postcard reproduction of the front cover featuring his caricature of the 1948 paperback printing of his 1945 book "Out of My Trunk. unknown
Référence libraire : 21370
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DEREK John 1926 98
Inscribed Photograph Signed
American actor best known for portraying Joshua in "The Ten Commandments" 1956; in later life he turned to directing and photography -- and to the last of his well-known wives Bo Derek. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. ca. 1965. Very good. Minor bit of wear and discoloration but overall attractive. Head-and-shoulders of the smiling mustacheiod young actor inscribed and signed in red ink in a light area at upper left: "To / Jack / Best of Luck / John Derek." Much of his signature falls on top of his dark colored shirt making for weak contrast. Nice early portrait inscribed later. unknown
Référence libraire : 24738
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RYAN, William Fitts (1922-72)
Signature
Popular Democratic representative from New York 1961-72. Bold signature and "M.C." in blue ballpoint on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1969 November 20. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Référence libraire : 19087
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BLOCK Herbert L. 1909 2001
Signed First Day Cover
Herblock" American three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist starting with the "Chicago Daily News" in 1929 and appearing in syndication until his death. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Miami Beach Florida on 1966 July 1 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single 5-cent "The United States Bill of Rights 175th Anniversary " stamp at upper right. Fine. At lower left large and bold Block signs in blue fineline. Block's stamp design shows one hand pushing an oppressive hand captioned "The rights of the people shall not be violated." With original transmittal envelope signed again by Block and bearing return address in his hand. unknown
Référence libraire : 25193
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LUBBOCK, John (1st Baron Avebury) (1834-1913)
Autograph Note Signed
Although he had a distinguished career in economics and banking -- he is responsible for instituting bank holidays and other reforms -- it is as a writer on entomology and archeology that he is remembered; his "Pre-historic Times" 1865 was long the standard textbook on archeology. ANS 1p 4½" X 7" London England n.y. April 7. Addressed to A.L. Williams. Very good. Faint mounting trace on left edge not affecting text. Gracious note to an admirer. "I am flattered by your wish for a Photograph & have the pleasure of sending one accordingly." Photograph not present. unknown
Référence libraire : 20930
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WARRINER, William (?-?)
Signed First Day Cover
This famed hybridizer was legendary in the specialized world of rose cultivation and served as director of research for Jackson & Perkins the renowned California rose cultivator; he was responsible for developing an astonishing 110 rose varieties two of which "Medallion" and "Red Masterpiece" were chosen by the U.S. Post Office for a special stamp issued in 1978. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Shreveport Louisiana on July 11 1978 and with "First Day of Issue" marked. Eight 15-cent rose stamps affixed. No decorative cachet or distracting recipient's name/address. Warriner signs boldly in black ballpoint right on the "sweet spot." Extremely attractive and surprisingly uncommon. Small portion of original transmittal envelope also present. unknown
Référence libraire : 21258
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SIMPSON, Milward L. (1897-1993)
Signature
Wyoming senator Bold signature and "U.S. SENATOR -- WYOMING. / RET." in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1970 August 6. Fine. With original envelope. Nice example. unknown
Référence libraire : 19112
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GRANGER, Stewart (1913-93)
Photograph Signed
British leading man of the 1930s through '60s in films such as "King Solomon's Mines" 1950 and "Beau Brummell" 1954. PS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Fine. Flat finish portrait of Granger with Elizabeth Taylor in period costume in an unidentified film signed and inscribed by him and bearing a secretarial Taylor signature. unknown
Référence libraire : 15618
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ARDEN, Eve (1912-90)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Popular film actress best remembered for her 1948-56 radio later television series "Our Miss Brooks." IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. Very good. Attractive vintage half-length portrait of Arden taken for the 1959 film "Anatomy of a Murder" showing her in dress and white gloves holding a dog on her lap. At right of center she inscribes and signs in blue ballpoint: "Warmest Wishes / to Donald Burnell / from / Eve Arden." Contrast fair only. unknown
Référence libraire : 22802
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HORTENS, Walter (1924-88)
Signed Postal Cover
The distinguished American designer and illustrator after whom a prestigious Society of Illustrators award is named once served as that organization's president; during World War Two he was a cartographer with a topographic battalion in North Africa before turning illustrator. Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" n.p. n.y. Fine. Single Hortens-designed 4-cent "Soil Conservation" stamp at upper right. Immediately below the stamp Hortens signs tiny but nicely in blue fountain pen adding "designer"; he signs again large and bold at lower right. NOT a First Day Cover but a mint example of this 1959 issue signed twice by the designer. unknown
Référence libraire : 26444
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DUNA, Steffi (1913-92)
Signature
This Hungarian-born dancer long wed to actor Dennis O'Keefe appeared in a number of films in the 1930s "Anthony Adverse" among them. Handsome signature and date 1988 November 23 on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Fine. With original envelope partly addressed by her. unknown
Référence libraire : 18992
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WYNN, Keenan (1916-86)
Signature
The son of comedian Ed "The Perfect Fool" Wynn was himself a versatile character actor adept at comedy "The Absent-Minded Professor" "Herbie Rides Again" as well as drama "Requiem for a Heavyweight" "Nashville". Bold signature dated 1976 October 22 on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Fine. With original envelope. Comes with an 8" X 10" photograph. unknown
Référence libraire : 15735
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SOTHERN, Edward Hugh (1859-1933)
Autograph Quotation Signed
Son of the American stage star Edward Askew Sothern junior was a standard in many a Broadway romance and adventure production from the 1880s on; he married Julia Marlowe and starred with her in Shakespearian dramas. AQS heavy stock 3½" X 2" card tipped to slightly larger brown autograph album leaf n.p. n.y. Near fine. In his usual hurried scrawl that makes the text of this quotation unfortunately illegible Sothern pens two brief lines perhaps "What a - - / love is & etc / Highest Buddha" -- or perhaps not! in a rich brown ink signing "Yrs EH Sothern" as usual. Despite the improbability of an accurate transcription an interesting attractive piece. unknown
Référence libraire : 28994
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MEREDITH, Burgess (1908-97)
Photograph Signed
Renowned character actor whose eclectic variety of films stage and television productions spanned many decades; he appeared on Broadway in the 1930s on television in "The Twilight Zone" and in films such as "Rocky" and "Grumpy Old Men." PS 10" X 8" n.p. n.d. Fine. Lovely matte finish scene from "Tom Dick and Harry" 1941 showing Meredith with a bedridden Ginger Rogers and white-suited George Murphy and Alan Marshal boldly signed by Meredith in black fineline at center. Quite attractive. unknown
Référence libraire : 31161
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MEANY, George (1894-1980)
Typed Letter Signed
Famed American labor leader; AFL-CIO president 1955-79. TLS 1p 8½" X 11" AFL-CIO letterhead Washington DC 1956 October 24. Addressed to George F. Robinson. Very good. Original folds visible but not weakened; staple holes at upper left. In this meaty and cordial letter on decorative AFL-CIO letterhead Meany tentatively agrees to address an "Open Forum" in Daytona Beach and discusses details. Bold full signature in blue ballpoint. unknown
Référence libraire : 28652
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GOODSON, Mark (1915-92)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Television Academy Hall of Fame producer whose game show creations include "What's My Line" "Family Feud" and "The Price Is Right." Color IPS 8" X 10" n.p. 1981. Handsome matte finish informal portrait of a pipe-smoking Goodson boldly inscribed "Best to Marcy -- / Mark Goodson / 1981. unknown
Référence libraire : 15630
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