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CLARK Tom C. 1899 1977
Typed Letter Signed
This attorney general under Truman was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court in 1949 where he served until 1967. TLS 1p 7" X 9" Washington DC 1948 February 18. Addressed to Judge Edward J. Turnbaugh. Very good. Two file holes at top margin. On Attorney General letterhead Clark regrets at length that he cannot give the keynote address at a Youth Guidance Training Institute. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 13908
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ALBERT Eugen d' 1864 1932
Typed Note Signed
This German pianist and opera composer served as court pianist at Weimar; his compositions include the verismo-style opera "Tiefland" 1903 and "Die toten Augen" 1916 as well as a symphony piano concertos and string quartets. TNS in German 1p 5 3/4" X 4" Berlin Germany 1930 October 19. Addressed to Ludwig Bisschopinck. Near fine. Good brief music content on a heavy stock postal card explaining that he never wrote an original composition for two pianos but that he did write two piano concertos Opus 2 and more recently Opus 12. Rather uncommon. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 15002
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BRUNER W. Roy 1917 86
Signature
This pitcher debuted with the Philadelphia Phillies in 1939 retiring from that team in 1941. Bold signature in blue ballpoint near the top of a lined 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. ca. 1970. Near fine. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 24578
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STONE David K. 1922 2001
Signed First Day Cover
Distinguished American artist and illustrator whose paintings grace "The Saturday Evening Post" "American Heritage" and other leading magazines and whose postage stamps include the Marshall Islands' noted "History of World War II" series. Signed First Day Cover 6�" X 3�" cancelled in Fort Snelling Montana on 17 October 1970 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single 6-cent "Great Northwest Fort Snelling 1820-1970" stamp at upper right. Fine. No decorative cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address. At lower left in black ballpoint Stone signs large and bold. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 25861
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FERGUSON Homer 1888 1982
Signature / Unsigned Photograph
Popular Michigan politician and senator 1943-1954; ambassador to the Philippines. Signature and title "Judge US Court of Military App. / Washington D.C." with date 1967 May 17 on a special heavy stock 5" X 3" card. Fine. With original envelope. Accompanied by a choice original vintage 10" X 8"news agency photograph International News Photo. Near fine. Issued in 1947 this informal glossy shot depicts eight "weary but smiling" legislators walking down the steps of the Capitol building among them Ferguson Claude Pepper John Sparkman Howard McGrath and other noted politicos of the day. Printed caption notes "The 80th Congress Ended Its History Making First Session Today Finally Adjourning at 3:49 AM EDT More Than Three Hours After the House Had Quite to Go Home." Itself a scarce and desireable image. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 31198
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WARNE Thomas M. ? ?
Signature
NCAA pole vault champion 1929-31. Bold pencilled signature and "Northwestern Track Team" heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Sun City AZ 1985 June 12. Fine. With original envelope. Mostr unusual. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 19248
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ANDERSON C. Elmer 1912 98
Signed First Day Cover
Minnesota's 28th governor 1952-55 had already served a record-setting 11 years as lieutenant governor starting at the record-setting age of 26! Signed First Day Cover 6�" X 3�" cancelled at Fort Snelling Minnesota on October 17 1970 and with "First Day of Issue" noted. Near fine. Single 6-cent "Great Northwest Fort Snelling 1820 1970" stamp at upper right. No decorative cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address. Just at the left of the "sweet spot" Anderson signs boldly in blue ballpoint. Anderson chaired the Fort Snelling Sesquicentennial Commission and spearheaded efforts to preserve and restore this site thus his signature on this cover is especially relevant. Small portion of original transmittal envelope present. A printed Department of the Army "stuffer" enclosed notes that "This envelope existing in limited edition is probably unique in postal history" for a Post Office was created in Fort Snelling for one day only solely to issue and cancel this particular stamp. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 21361
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STOPFORD Robert Wright 1901 76
Inscription and Signature
Anglican Bishop of London. Handsome signature "Robert London" dated 1973 February 27 on a special heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Fulham England. Large "With The Bishop of London's Compliments" sheet also present. Fine. With original envelope. Uncommon. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 18319
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MATHEWS Ed 1931 2001
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Of this left-handed slugger Ty Cobb said "I've known three or four perfect swings in my time. This boy's got one of them"; debuting with the Boston Braves in 1952 this third baseman led the National League in homeruns 47 in 1953 and set a record that lasted for 27 years; he was only the seventh player in major league history to hit 500 home runs; he was also the only man to play for the Boston Braves Milwaukee Braves and Atlanta Braves; he retired in 1968 and was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1978. Color IPS 5�" X 8" n.p. n.d. but vintage c. 1960. Very good. Faint tape stain at each corner else bright and quite attractive. This heavy stock glazed color half-length portrait shows Mathews in his heyday in a batting stance wearing his Milwaukee Braves uniform. It was apparently a product endorsement perhaps from a cereal box and is printed on thin shirt cardboard visible only on verso of course. There's a thin printed black rule about the edges and a printed "brass plaque" stating "Ed Mathews / Milwaukee Braves" printed near the bottom edge. Below Mathew's elbow is a printed signature. Across his chest Mathews writes boldly in blue fountain pen: "Best Wishes / To Don Burnell / Ed Mathews." Unusual format -- quite handsome. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 19770
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BERLE Milton 1909 2002
Inscribed Photograph Signed
"Uncle Miltie" a prolific comedian who began in vaudeville and became America's top television personality with "The Milton Berle Show" 1948-56. Color IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Handsome half-length printed portrait wearing tuxedo and typically inane grin boldly inscribed and signed in a light portion at upper right in thickish black marker: "To Marshall / Bean / Love / Milton / Berle." A superb example. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 28976
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YATES Peter W. 1747 1826
Autograph Endorsement Signed
Albany political leader elected to the Continental Congress in 1786. AES 2pp 8" X 3�" n.p. n.y. Very good. Minor age toning. Two small partial leafs from a legal document still bound together at the bottom with original tan ribbon; the top leaf which bears Yates' bold attractive endorsement: "Sealed and delivered / In the Presence of us / Peter W. Yates." The partial text portions in another hand are legalese of the highest most archaic and convoluted sort but would appear to relate to the settlement of an estate. Interesting and uncommon. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 22696
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KROCK Arthur 1886 1974
Signature
Four-time Pulitzer prize-winner for his "New York Times" editorial commentaries 1953-67. Bold signature heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1973 April 9. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 20901
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COOK Joseph 1838 1901
Autograph Quotation Signed
Popular lecturer who gave a famous series of Monday lectures at Tremont Temple in Boston on the relation of science to religion. AQS 1p 5�" X 3" Boston MA 1878 January 10. Very good. Minor age toning; mounting traces on verso. "Duty done is the soul's fireside" boldly signed and dated. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 19916
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PFLIMLIN Pierre 1907 2000
Typed Note Signed / Signature
This conservative French statesman was the last prime minister of France's Fourth Republic 1958 before handing over power to General Charles de Gaulle; he served in the European Parliament 1979-89 and as its president 1984-87. TNS 1p 6" X 8�" Strasbourg France 1970 November 4. Addressed to Richard C. Laade. Fine. Transmits an autograph which is present on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card dated 1970 November 4 in type. Both fine. With original envelope. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 18645
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SCHNELL Karl O. 1899 1992
Signature
This pitcher debuted with the Cincinnati Reds in 1922 but only survived a couple of seasons. Bold signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1989 April 14. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 23950
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VAN DYCK Ernest 1861 1923
Signature
This Belgian dramatic tenor debuted in 1887 with the French premiere of "Lohengrin"; he debuted in the U.S. in 1898 with "Tannhauser" at the New York Metropolitan Opera. Bold signature and "Chicago November 1898" in black ink heavy stock 3�" X 2�" card. Very good. Moderate somewhat uneven age toning; tipped to heavy album leaf stock of same size. A handsome example from the same tour that marked Van Dyck's American debut. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 26819
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PAKENHAM Francis 7th Earl of Longford 1905 2001
Signature
This British politician and statesman the great-great-grandson of Prime Minister Robert Peel lead the House of Commons from 1964 to 1968 and helped create Britain's modern welfare state; he also served as secretary of state for Colonies. Bold signature "Longford" heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1973 May 7. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 22780
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SWANSON Karl E. 1900 2002
Signature
The oldest living former major league ball player at the time of his death this second baseman debuted with the Chicago White Sox in 1928. Bold signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1989 February 21. Fine. With original envelope bearing name/return address printed in Swanson's hand at upper left. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 23961
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CHADWICK Florence 1918 95
Inscribed Photograph Signed
American swimmer who set the women's record for swimming the English channel in 1950 13 hours 20 minutes. IPS 8" X 11" n.p. n.y. Near fine. Reproduction on heavy stock of a superb charcoal sketch by George Loh the classic image of Chadwick in mid-crawl crossing the Channel as well as a smiling large closeup of a young Chadwick in swim cap and goggles boldly signed and inscribed by her in blue ballpoint in later years: "Kindest regards and / best wishes to Eirene Mowji. / Sincerely / Florence Chadwick." This lovely portrait was originally created for an Equitable Life Assurance Society ad campaign from which this attractive copy was made as a keepsake. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 22724
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HANNER Dave 1930 2008
Signature
This football player spent his entire career with the Green Bay Packers first as defensive tackle 1952-64 then as a coach; inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame. Large bold signature in black fineline heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1974 March 29. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 28001
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ROWELL Chester H. 1867 1948
Signature
This powerful California newspaper editor took over the "Fresno Republican" founded by his uncle in 1898 and by 1920 had made it a major political force; from 1920-32 he edited the influential "San Francisco Chronicle." Bold and handsome "Chester H. Rowell / San Francisco / August 25 1930" in blue fountain pen on a beige 6" X 3 3/4" autograph album leaf. Near fine. From the collection of Preston Sawyer 1899-1968 California journalist and historical writer. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 25821
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HIGBE Kirby 1915 85
Signature
Pitcher with the Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates and Brooklyn Dodgers debuting in 1937. Bold signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p.1973 June 15. Fine. With original envelope partly addressed in Higbe's hand. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 19170
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LOWRY Tim G. ? 1983
Signature
Northwestern University football star of the 1920s their first All-American of the modern era of college football. Full signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1982 December 3. A bit tremulous -- signed shortly before his death. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 26684
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SMITH Al 1907 77
Signature
The New York Giants Philadelphia Phillies and Cleveland Indians featured this pitcher who debuted in 1934 and retired in 1945. Bold "A. Smith" in black fineline heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. postal cancellation 1974 February 7. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 26692
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GARFIELD James R. 1865 1950
Autograph Letter Signed
Son of President Garfield; interior secretary 1907. ALS 1p 5" X 7�" Cleveland OH 1892 November 1. Addressed to Julius Strause. Fine. "I regret that I cannot send you one of Gen. Garfield's autographs" etc. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 28696
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WILSON Francis 1854 1935
Signature
One of the most famous actors and hoofers of his day often remembered for the play "The Bachelor's Baby" which he both wrote and starred in; noted president of the Actors' Equity Association 1913-21 which won a famous strike in 1919 under his direction; authored the highly-regarded "The Eugene Field I Knew" 1898 a memoir of his poet friend. Large bold signature and "1919" in dark brown fountain pen heavy stock 5�" X 3�" card n.p. Near fine. Superb example signed during this most eventful year of his life. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 19319
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NAGEL Conrad 1897 1970
Typed Letter Signed
One of the founding fathers of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences this leading man was a romantic star of the 1920s and '30s; his work on the Motion Picture Relief Fund earned him a special Oscar in 1947. TLS 1p 7�" X 10�" Detroit MI 1932 March 24. Addressed to John A. Maloney. Very good. On pictorial letterhead of the Book-Cadillac Hotel Nagel arranges a meeting. "I am opening at the Chicago Theatre. for a week's engagement." unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 15664
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BULL Odd 1907 91
Signature
Norwegian statesman who served as Chief of Staff of the U.N. peace-keeping forces in Palestine 1963-70. Signature heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. dated 1980 November 22 in another hand. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 13940
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ROBSON Flora 1902 84
Signature
Noted British character actress mostly on stage -- more than 100 plays -- but also in such memorable films as "Wuthering Heights" and "Saratoga Trunk" for which she was nominated for best supporting actress Oscar. Uncommon signature and date 1972 June 24 on a heavy stock 5"X 3" card n.p. Fine. With original envelope. Comes with a fine glossy 10" X 8" scene showing Robson as Queen Elizabeth knighting Errol Flynn in "The Sea Hawk" 1940. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 15704
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FLOYD John 1783 1837
Free-Franked Envelope
The father of famed Confederate general John Buchanan Floyd was an influential Virginia politician and soldier; representative 1817-29 and governor 1830-34. Free-Franked Envelope 1p 9 3/4" X 8" unfolded; central front panel portion measures 5" X 3�" n.p. n.y. Very good. Mildly age toned with quite minor soiling. Large red portions of original wax seal split in half horizontally when envelope was opened still present and attractive. Bold handsome "Free / J. Floyd" at upper right of front panel with recipient "Col. Bernard Peyton / City of / Richmond / Virginia" penned in his hand below. Peyton 1792-1854 was a Richmond merchant friend of Thomas Jefferson co-founder of the Virginia Military Institute postmaster of Richmond 1838-44 an officer in the 20th infantry who served in the War of 1812 and in 1825 was named adjutant general of Virginia. Though note dated this envelope dates from Floyd's colorful gubernatorial period remembered for the Nat Turner slave rebellion when he regularly carried on correspondence with Peyton concerning military matters. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 29537
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ANDREWS Harry 1911 89
Signature
English tough guy character actor who struts his stuff in "The Battle of Britain" and numerous combat films. Handsome signature and date 1971 June 17 in bold red ink on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Hastings England. Fine. With original envelope. Comes with a 1959 vintage 10" X 8" glossy lobby card for "Solomon and Sheba." unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 15558
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PETRIE Ferdinand F. 1925 2007
Signed First Day Cover
Popular illustrator whose landscapes and religious scenes have graced many magazine covers; the Smithsonian Institution commissioned him to paint 23 watercolors of their various buildings now permanently displayed in the original Smithsonian building; author of "Drawing Landscapes in Pencil." Signed First Day Cover 6�" X 3�" cancelled in Washington DC on 10 April 1980 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single 15-cent Petrie-designed "Frances Perkins" stamp at upper right. Fine. No decorative cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address. At lower left in black fineline. Petrie signs large and bold. With original transmittal envelope with return address in Petrie's hand. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 25845
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MACKAILL Dorothy 1903 90
Signature
British-born silent film star once a Ziegfield chorus girl. Large bold signature on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card Honolulu Hawaii 1984 November 28. Fine. With original envelope. A superb example. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 19031
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SCOTT Fred 1902 91
Signature / Sketch
"The Silvery-Voiced Buckaroo" star of many Westerns of the 1930s. Comic cowboy sketch of a grinning buckaroo in ten-gallon hat signed and dated 1988 October 29 on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 23023
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DEGENER Richard ? ?
Signature
Known as the "Fred Astaire of Diving" this University of Michigan and Olympics diving champion bronze in Los Angeles in �32 gold in Berlin in �36 popularized springboard diving; in 1971 he was induced into the International Swimming Hall of Fame. Bold signature in blue ballpoint dated 1982 December 14 on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 19365
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HISLOP John
Steeplechasing.; Illustrations by John Skeaping
New York: E.P. Dutton & Company 1952. Hardcover. Small 4to. Green cloth pictorial dust jacket. 256pp. Color frontispiece illustrations 7 full-page color plates pictorial endpapers. Very good/good plus. Large chip at head of spine of otherwise-decent jacket. Tight nice first U.S. edition. E.P. Dutton & Company hardcover
Riferimento per il libraio : 18717
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PETERS Brock 1927 2005
Signature
This American actor and singer will always be remembered for his heartbreaking portrayal of Tom Robinson the black man accused of raping a white girl in everyone's favorite 1962 film "To Kill a Mockingbird." Huge bold signature on a specially-prepared heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1969 October 13. Fine. Original envelope present. Accompanied by a fine 10" X 8" black and white glossy photograph showing Peters brandishing a rifle in the 1970 Civil War drama "The McMasters." unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 17464
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KINGSBURY Harmon 1826? 1868
Autograph Letter Signed
This Cleveland merchant became well-known as an abolitionist reformer and occasional publisher; among his writings are "The Sabbath" 1840 "The Immigrant's Good Samaritan" 1848 "Law and Government" 1849 "Thoughts on the Fugitive Slave Law and Nebraska Bill" 1955 "The Great Law Book" 1857 "Word of Christ" 1857 and "The Slavery Question Settled" 1862. ALS 1p integral address leaf 7 3/4" X 9 3/4" Chicago IL 1847 January 26. Addressed to Philip C. Johnson Illinois secretary of state. Very good. Mildly but evenly age toned; small separations along original folds neatly and archivally repaired on blank verso. Opens oddly with a discussion of the price of dried peaches -- Kingsbury was a merchant after all! "Mr. Grubbs informed me yesterday that he had just rec'd a letter from the Digings saying that Dormody had just left there for the east -- perhaps Chicago. having sold about all his stock -- that he had not succeeded very well. I am extremely anxious to see him as if I could I have little doubt in some reasonable way possession would be obtained." Dormody is no doubt William Dormody 1796-1876 an Irish-born merchant and businessman who left the Midwest around this time to try his luck in the goldfields of California -- and succeeded; here Kingsbury appears to lust after Dormody's unsold merchandise. He then discusses what appears to be the acquisition of a newspaper -- seeking no doubt a soapbox from which he could broadcast his controversial abolitionist and reform views. ".I have been negociating for the whole of the Western Herald -- financial as well as Editorial. Today the prospect is less than heretofore that I shall engage in it -- & for two reasons vis the price a little too high & the want of firm health. The situation would suit my taste very well but perhaps I could be as useful elsewhere. My expenses here are so high $9 or 10 per week that I may leave in a few days now when the roads are good." Fine content addressing both of Kingsbury's concerns: pursuing merchandise to stock his Cleveland store and pursuing a newspaper purchase to further his reform agenda. Quite uncommon. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 27606
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KORN Bertram W. 1918 79
Typed Letter Signed
This long-time rabbi at Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel Philadelphia from 1949 to 1979 was the first Jewish chaplain to obtain flag rank in the U.S. armed forces when he was promoted to Rear Admiral in the Chaplains Corps in 1975 having entered the Navy in 1944; a noted historian of American Jewish history he is best remembered for the 1951 classic "American Jewry in the Civil War." TLS 1p 8�" X 11" Philadelphia PA 1952 April 10. Addressed to CARL HAVERLIN 1899-1985 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar radio pioneer and president of Broadcast Music Inc. BMI. Very good. Korn had asked Haverlin a founding member of the Civil War Round Table of New York to help him organize a Civil War Round Table or Lincoln Fellowship group in Philadelphia but Haverlin wasn't available. "It's awfully good of you to suggest someone else from your group. I have never met Boyd Stutler the John Brown scholar but have had some correspondence with him. Fletcher Pratt of course I know by reputation. I am sure that either would do well although I am not sure whether any one of them knows as well as you the organizational problems or the difficulty in creating programs." Handsome full signature. Haverlin's pencilled-but-erased notes on his response run down the right margin. Unusual Judaica item. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 28250
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PARKINSON Robert L. ? 1991
Typed Letter Signed
This giant in the world of circus studies served as first librarian of Circus World Museum's Library and Research Center Baraboo Wisconsin from 1965 until his death; under his direction their collection became the best and largest circus materials collection in the world and in 1994 it was renamed in his honor; he served as national president of the Circus Historical Society 1966-67 and in 2002 his "Directory of American Circuses 1793-2000" was published. TLS 2pp 8�" X 11" Baraboo WI 1973 May 21. Addressed to Lyle Juneau. Very good. Enormous elaborate gilt-and-red "Circus World Museum" letterhead. Interesting fence-mending letter signed simply "Bob" apparently regarding the visit of a couple of circus scholars to Parkinson's library and the uncordial treatment they received in his absence. "Yes I know exactly what you mean about taking orders from everyone. We all have to learn to swing with the punches and when we fail to do so seems to be when we get into deep water. I must confess we all misstep once in awhile though and we should try to understand those who get crossed up in our presence." With original envelope and small printed "Schedule of Events" ticket. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 24739
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TREDTIN Walter C. ? 1972
Signature
This noted Roman Catholic educator with the Society of Mary served as Provincial in Cincinnati for 18 years president of the University of Dayton then in 1948 established the Province of the Pacific and served as Superior. Bold full "Walter C. Tredtin S.M." in black in on a 4�" X 1�" slip tipped to stiff black card n.p. n.y. ca. 1930. Very good. Six small show-through glue stains none touching signature. Unusual. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 25933
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GRAHAM William Alexander 1875 1954
Signature and Inscription
NOT the Whig party founder who also served as a governor senator and secretary of the navy but rather a U.S. Army officer reknowned as a Custer scholar -- author of highly-regarded studies such as "The Story of the Little Big Horn" "The Custer Myth" "The Official Record of the Reno Court of Inquiry" and "The Colors of the Seventh at the Little Big Horn: Custer's Battle Flags." Choice inscription and signature on what's clearly a book flyleaf 6" X 9" Pacific Palisades CA 1942 September 22. Very good. Light even age toning. "To my good friend / Nat Ferber -- / with the Compliments of / the Author -- / W.A. Graham / Colonel US Army / Retired. / Pacific Palisades / 22 Sept 1942." Ferber 1889-1945 was a well-known investigative reporter for William Randolph Hearst's "New York American" newspaper as well as a biographer and novelist. An uncommon autograph -- ideal for the hardcore Custer collector. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 25173
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MAILLARD Ralph J. 1905 90
Signature
This Creighton University football star played tackle for the Chicago Bears in 1929. Bold full signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1988 April 7. Near fine. With original envelope. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 26199
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MANCINI Henry 1924 94
Signed First Day Cover
This prolific film composer won Oscar awards for the unforgettable "Moon River" 1961 and "Days of Wine and Roses" 1962 as well as for the film score of "Victor/Victoria" 1982; other popular tunes include the Pink Panther theme song. Signed First Day Cover 6�" X 3�" cancelled in Beverly Hills California on 28 February 1973 and with "First Day of Issue" stamped. Near fine. Single 8-cent "George Gershwin" stamp at upper right. No decorative cachet at left; no recipient's name/address. Mancini signs large and bold in blue ballpoint near the "sweet spot." Small portion of original transmittal envelope present. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 22906
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BERGHOF Herbert 1909 90
Signature
This Austrian-born character actor appeared in numerous stage productions and was an influential drama instructor; he did do a few films though such as "Five Fingers" and "Cleopatra." Signature and date 1988 November 25 on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 18918
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COLONNA Jerry 1904 86
Signature and Inscription
Bug-eyed walrus-mustachioed American comedian and musician remembered for his Bob Hope USO appearances overseas; films include several of the Hope-Crosby "Road" pictures. Asked to compose a humorous verse by an admirer Colonna manages a two-line ditty in his large bold script: "To Donald Burnell / I can't even spell / Jerry Colonna" in blue ballpoint roughly rectangular 4 3/4" X 4" slip n.p. n.y. ca. 1960. Good plus. Several small scotch tape stains at edges slightly touching upon two letters only. Despite flaw a fun and fairly attractive item. unknown
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VESSEY John W. 1922 ?
Inscribed Photograph Signed
This American army general -- whose "Don't get small units caught in between the forces of history" is often quoted -- was a military Horatio Alger story: the first man to rise through the ranks from private to four-star general to chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff 1979-85. Choice color IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. ca. 1985. Near fine. Smart half-length formal pose in full uniform nicely inscribed and signed on the blank lower margin. With small unsigned typed transmittal note. unknown
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GARLAND Beverly 1926 2008
Signature / Unsigned Photograph
On film this actress played opposite Frank Sinatra in "The Desperate Hours" Lon Chaney Jr. in "The Alligator People" and Lee Marvin in "Medic" for which she was Emmy-nominated; on television she was the first female to play the lead role in the 1957 series "Decoy" in which she portrayed t.v.'s first policewoman; but she will be remembered as Fred MacMurray's wife in "My Three Sons" 1969-72. Handsome signature in black fineline heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1993 March 4. Fine. With original envelope. Accompanied by a fine unsigned 10" X 8" glossy black and white photograph an MCA TV reprint ca. 1970 of a scene depicting Garland and co-star John Bromfield being held captive by savages in the cheesy 1957 adventure flick "Curucu Beast of the Amazon." unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 28182
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MacLANE Jean 1878 1964
Typed Letter Signed
Examples of this noted portraitist's work hang in museums nationwide; a student of among others William Merritt Chase -- also her first customer -- she became known for her sensitive oil portraits of women and children; in 1912 she co-founded the National Foundation of Portrait Painters with her husband and in 1931 she was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Choice content TLS 1p 8�" X 11" New York NY 1933 April 25. Addressed to John G. Leiser. Near fine. Asked about her success by this admirer she replies in part: ".aside from a very early all-absorbing love of Beauty the hunger for which in some form all people have and that torturous desire to remain less inarticulate about it. I have had perhaps from my New England parents with certain influences of the West or Middle West we now call it. the tremendous love of hard work above the motives of fame and praise or so called 'Honors' -- through those blessed years of obscurity and without most of the time any economic security. And in seeking to master the difficulties of a language & conditions such as painting toward an expression of Universal fact as each sees it I have never consciously compromised in doing my best at the time. These are the qualities that have done most for me in what you have termed 'Success' rather than any outside encouragement of which for years and years I had none." She lastly notes "The painting you speak of 'The Hilltop' is a very early canvas painted in Paris in 1906 or 1907." Boldly signed. Original envelope present. Fabulous content piece. unknown
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KING Alan 1927 2004
Signature and Inscription / Unsigned Photograph
Known as "The Last Angry Man of the Suburbs" called "the Jewish Will Rogers" by Jerry Stiller this comedian has also appeared in films and often on television; producer of Broadway plays and films. Bold attractive "Best of luck / to Donald Burnell / Alan King" in black fineline irregular-trimmed roughly oval 4" X 2 3/4" slip n.p. n.y. ca. 1965. Good plus. Four small scotch tape stains at edges slightly touching upon four letters. Comes with a superb 9" X 7" 1972 publicity photograph for King's ABC special "Aggravation Part XII" an informal closeup of King puffing a cigar. A great pair. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 22860
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