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WIART Jean ? ?
Signed First Day Cover
This French master iron artisan headed the team of Frenchmen imported to the United States in 1984 to restore the aging Statue of Liberty for its 1986 rededication. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled at Liberty Island New York on July 4 1986 and with "First Day of Issue" stamped. Near fine. Two 22-cent "Liberty 1886-1986" stamps at right. Second special cancellation at lower left accomplished in France reading: "Liberte 1886-1986 Paris" at the left near the "sweet spot" Wiart signs boldly in blue fineline. Accompanied by Wiart's business card LMC Corp. listing him as vice president 3½" X 2"; on the verso he boldly pens "Avec mon / bon souvenir / Jean Wiart" in blue fineline. Original transmittal envelope also present. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 23501
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ALEXANDER, Ben (1911-69)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
The one-time silent film child star found fame again in a far different media -- television -- when he played Officer Frank Smith on Jack Webb's "Dragnet" 1952-59. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. ca. 1960. Very good. Light scotch tape stain at each corner; mild wrinkle at left center. Glossy publicity portrait for the 1958 film "Man in the Shadow" a half-length informal shot depicting Alexander as a deputy sheriff sleeves rolled up and hands on hips. He inscribes and signs in blue ballpoint at lower right a darkish area making for fair to poor contrast only: "Best Wishes! / Ben Alexander." A scarce autograph despite contrast that leaves much to be desired -- and priced accordingly. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 22831
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JONES, Allan (1907-92)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
The father of crooner Jack Jones was a singing star of the 1930s known for the 1937 hit "Donkey Serenade"; he appeared in the Marx Brothers films "A Night at the Opera" and "A Day at the Races." IPS 8" X 10" n.p. 1981 April 14. Fine. Nice portrait in later years inscribed "To Terry -- / Happy Birthday / and may you have / many more of them. / Thank you for / your interest in / my career. I am / flattered and / honored. / Sincerely / Allan Jones / April 14 1981. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 15639
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BURBANK, Luther (1849-1926)
Typed Note Signed
This pioneering American horticulturist developed more and better varieties of numerous cultivated plants. Trimmed TNS irregular 5½" X 2" tipped to pristine cream-colored 6" X 3 3/4" autograph album leaf n.p. n.y. Very good. Though strangely trimmed most of the content of this brief note is legible and it reads in part missing portions hazarded in brackets: "Athough I receive thousands on thousands of letters to answer I forward to you today the three Royal walnut trees. I have selected some wonderful ones for you and believe they will fulfill your expectation." Large bold signature. Though place and date aren't indicated this note was received by noted collector Preston Sawyer 1899-1968 California journalist and historical writer a fellow resident of Burbank's city of Santa Rosa California. An interesting example. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 25622
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AUTRY, Gene (1907-98)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Known as "The Singing Cowboy" this Western star appeared in dozens of films between 1934 and 1954; turning his attention to baseball he became successful owner of the California Angels. Color IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. ca. 1960. Very good. Small pinholes and light tape stain at each corner else attractive overall. A superb expertly hand-tinted head-and-shoulders portrait of a smiling young Autry in ten-gallon hat and elaborately embroidered Western shirt inscribed large and bold in black fountain pen in a light area at upper right "To Donald Burnell / With best wishes / Gene Autry." Unusual in this hand-tinted format and exceptionally handsome. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 17556
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QUINCY, Josiah (1772-1864)
Autograph Note Signed
Massachusetts politician mayor of Boston and long-time president of Harvard 1829-45. ANS 1p 7½" X 9" Boston MA 1821 July 21. Near fine. As corresponding secretary of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences Quincy writes big and bold: "The American Academy of Arts and Sciences have the honor to transmit the second part of the Fourth Volume of their memoirs to the library of Hamilton College." Quite handsome. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 16860
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YOUNG, Loretta (1913-2000)
Photograph Signed
Star of innumerable dramas of the 1930s and '40s awarded an Oscar for "The Farmer's Daughter" 1947. PS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Fine. Handsome modern print of a head-and-shoulders glamour shot of a young wistful Young in a polka-dot outfit chin resting in hand boldly signed in later years "Sincerely / Loretta Young." Most attractive. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 14897
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ROSSETTI, William M. (1829-1919)
Autograph Letter Signed
Brother of famed Pre-Raphaelite painter and poet Dante Gabriel and of poet Christina this noted English art critic is considered another of the founders of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood; he edited its publication "The Germ" and also served as art critic for "The Spectator"; as an editor who collected the writings of his famous brother and sister and he also edited and wrote biographies of such literary figures as Keats and Shelley. ALS 2pp recto and verso 4½" X 7" 56 Easton Square N.W. London n.y. November 17. Addressed to Frederick Follett possibly the American newspaper publisher 1841-1912. Very good. Faint inoffensive paper clip stain mark at top of verso. Cordial response to an enquiry reading in part: "To the best of my Knowledge & belief there never was an Index printed to Weldon's Register. If there was I regret to say that it wd. not be in my power to put you in the way of procuring a copy as I have lost sight of the Editor & c of that periodical." Bold attractive signature. Walter Weldon 1832-85 founded "Weldon's Register of Facts and Occurrences relating to Literature the Sciences and the Arts" in 1860 and it appeared monthly until 1863 only. Rossetti apparently appeared in its pages -- hence this exchange. Rather uncommon. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 21964
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ROBSON, Stuart (1836-1903)
Autograph Quotation Signed
This American actor was one half of a celebrated comedy team with William H. Crane that toured between 1877 and 1889. AQS 1p 6" X 2" n.p. 1881. Near fine. In Robson's handsome script in bold brown ink he pens: "'Shall we not laugh my masters' / -- Shakespeare. / Affirmatively answered by / Yours Very Truly / Stuart Robson / 1881." Appropriate quotation from a comedic actor -- unfortunately Shakespeare never wrote any such line. Likely Robson is badly misquoting a line from "The Merchant of Venice" Act III Scene I: "If you prick us do we not bleed if you tickle us do we not laugh if you poison us do we not die and if you wrong us shall we not revenge unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 22472
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CARSON, "Sunset" (1920-90)
Photograph Signed
Star of innumerable "B" Westerns. PS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Fine. Handsome modern print of a young Carson in ten-gallon hat and six-shooter bearing a large and bold signature in black marker in a light area left of center. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 31159
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BROWNLOW, William George Edward, 4th Baronet Brownlow (1902-84)
Autograph Letter Signed
Lord Lurgan a long and distinguished line of British nobility; son of William Brownlow 3rd Lord Lurgan 1858-1937. ALS 3pp 5½" X 7" London England 1937 March 18. Addressed to Irving Schwerke 1893-1975 American expatriate pianist and music critic. Near fine. Likely in response to a musical invitation Brownlow declines replying in part: "My dear father died a few weeks ago & I am hoping this weekend to go away for a complete change & rest over Easter. I hope to be in Paris a little later in the year so perhaps there may be a chance then if things are seasonably quiet!" Boldly signed "William Brownlow / Lord Lurgan." Penned large and bold on black-bordered mourning stationery. Original envelope also with mourning borders present addressed in Brownlow's hand. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 25165
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WILDING, Michael (1912-79)
Signature
Elizabeth Taylor's husband from 1952 to 1957 was this British leading man popular in such 1940s films as "Sailors Three" "In Which We Serve" and "English Without Tears." Signature dated 1973 July 6 on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Fine. With original envelope. Comes with an 8" X 10" photograph. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 15733
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DAVIS, Ossie (1917-2005)
Signature
Versatile prolific and magnificent-voiced actor of stage television and films; husband of actress Ruby Dee. Huge bold signature and date 1986 November 11 in black medium-point marker heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Fine. A handsome example. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 19838
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RAND, Sally (1904-79)
Typed Note Signed
This exotic fan dancer caused a sensation at the 1933 Chicago Word's Fair. TNS 1p 5½" X 8½" Glendora CA 1968 March 8. Addressed to Norman Ziel. Very good. Would be fine but for small tape stain on verso that shows through at center of letter not affecting signature. Thanks an admirer for his letter. Large sloppy signature. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 15091
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BATTISTA, Orlando A. (1917-?)
Signed First Day Cover
This Canadian-American chemist-inventor and author is credited with a wide range of inventions; he held 58 U.S. patents and 450 foreign patents among them a microcrystalline cellulose for pharmaceutical use and a microcrystalline collagen. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Cincinnati Ohio on November 10 1972 with "First Day of Issue" noted. Fine. FDC for the 8-cent "Pharmacy" stamp. No decorative cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address present. Much of the front side except for the stamp and cancellation is filled with a typed biographical statement about Battista as follows: "The Battista boy liked the idea of writing letters to tell major corporations how to improve their products. In the 1930's he told a chewing gum company it should coat the sticks with starch so they couldn't stick to the paper in hot weather. In 1955 while working on an idea to make a better rayon tire cord to compete with nylon he came up with a water suspension of cellulose crystals. 'The resulting product is still "revolutionary"' Battista said. He stayed at Princeton until 1970 and in those days came up with a micro-crystalline collagen. This led to the creation of the Avitene hemostat which uses collagen and is now used in every operating room across the nation." Below this on the cover's lower margin the scientist boldly inscribes and signs in black ballpoint: "Wishing Paul Johnston every / success / Orlando A. Battista / 10/31/79." Attractive and most unusual. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 28905
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WILSON, Harold, Baron of Rievaulx (1916-95)
Signature
This English politician led the Labour Party for many years twice serving as the United Kingdom's prime minister 1964-70 1974-76. Bold and handsome "Wilson of Rievaulx" heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1987 July 17. Fine. With original envelope addressed in his hand. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 26871
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YARBOROUGH, Ralph W. (1903-96)
Typed Letter Signed
This Democratic senator from Texas 1957-71 rode in the Dallas motorcade carrying President Kennedy in 1963. TLS carbon copy 2pp separate leaves 8½" X 11" Austin TX 1974 April 2. Addressed to J. Richard Stoltz. Near fine. Tiny staple hole at upper left corner. Excellent content. Yarborough thanks the president of Lincoln University for the honorary degree being conferred upon him but regrets he cannot attend the ceremony: "It now appears that my obligations are such that as a practicing attorney I cannot leave Texas that day This is to express my deep regret to you which I hope you will convey to President Emeritus and Mrs. Raymond N. Dooley under whose administration I was granted this honorary Doctor of Humane Letters Degree." He encloses not present "a small token for the expenses you will incur" and pleads poverty: "It is so small that I am almost embarrassed to include it but having been unsuccessful in my campaign to remain in the United States Senate in 1970 and to return there in 1972 I am deep in debt from those campaigns and have been forced to curtail temporarily I hope other things which I would like to support." Usual enormous bold signature in black fineline -- original not carbon copy! unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 16070
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AUTRY Gene 1907 98
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Known as "The Singing Cowboy" this Western star appeared in dozens of films between 1934 and 1954; turning his attention to baseball he became successful owner of the California Angels. IPS 10" X 8" n.p. n.d. ca. 1960. Very good. Small pinholes and light tape stain at each corner else attractive overall. Handsome glossy pose showing a seated Autry strumming his guitar in ten-gallon hat and typical Western garb inscribed large and bold in black fountain pen in a light area at upper right "To Donald Burnell / With my best / wishes / Gene Autry." Ever-so-slight smudge to the "D" in "Donald." Quite attractive. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 17557
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McAVOY, May (1901-84)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Popular silent star who co-starred with Al Jolson in "The Jazz Singer" 1927; ironically talking pictures put an end to her career. Color IPS verso 4" X 6¼" n.p. n.d. Very good. Book photograph a color reproduction of a film poster for "Caught in the Fog" mounted to heavy white stock on the blank verso of which she inscribes "Best wishes to / Terry / Most Sincerely / May McAvoy" in blue ballpoint. Scarce. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 19033
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MICHENER, Roland (1900-91)
Signature and Inscription
Governor general of Canada 1967-74. Handsome "For Mr. R.C. Laade / Roland Michener / Former Governor General of Canada" heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1977 August 9. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 22642
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MORTON Julius Sterling 1832 1902
Autograph Letter Signed
Secretary of the Nebraska Territory 1858-61; secretary of agriculture 1893-97; originator of Arbor Day 1872. ALS 1p 8½" X 11" near Nebraska City NB 21 July 1884. Addressed to A.J. Harding. Very good. Binding traces along left margin. Sends interest payment for a note on a Nebraska City lot. "Hoping. that your son is as bright and good as he seemed on slight and momentary inspection and believing he is to be a great pride and comfort to you and his good Mother." Appropriately written on letterhead of Morton's "Arbor Lodge. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 22685
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LODGE, John Davis (1903-85)
Signature
U.S. diplomat ambassador to the Court of St. James. Large signature heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1970 August 13. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 21849
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GOSLIN, Charles (1932-2007)
Signed Postal Cover
This American graphic designer and illustrator apprenticed under legendary designer Lester Beall; long an educator at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn 1966-2007. Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" n.p. n.y. Fine. Single 4-cent "Freedom of the Press" stamp which Goslin co-designed with mentor Beall at upper right. At lower left in blue ballpoint Goslin signs large and bold. Original transmittal envelope present. Unusual. NOT a First Day Cover remember. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 26433
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O'NEAL, Maston (1907-90)
Signature
Georgia congressman. Bold signature and "MEMBER OF CONGRESS / 2nd DISTRICT / GEORGIA" heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1970 December 3. Near fine. With original envelope. Nice example. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 19115
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HOOK Frank E. 1893 1982
Signed Speech
This representative from Michigan's 12th district 1934-42 and 1944-46 holds the distinction of being that district's only Democrat ever the district no longer exists; as a "New Deal" supporter he was instrumental in bringing about Social Security and minimum wage legislation. Signed printed speech 1p recto and verso 7½" X 11" n.p. Washington DC 1937. Titled "Sugar Legislation: Extension of Remarks of Hon. George G. Sadowski of Michigan in the House of Representatives Monday August 2 1937 -- Radio Address by Hon. Frank E. Hook of Michigan on July 29 1937" this consists of a single leaf pages 10401-10402 of the "Congressional Record -- Appendix." Sadowski introduces Hook's NBC radio speech concerning legislation to reform the sugar industry. Hook signs huge and handsome in brown fountain pen diagonally across the first page of this two-page text. Unusual in this form. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 21035
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WIRTH, Joseph (1879-1956)
Unsigned Holograph Envelope
This liberal German statesman served briefly as chancellor during the Weimar Republic accepting the Allies' reparations terms after World War One. Unsigned envelope addressed in his hand 7" X 3½" n.p. n.d. The stamp has been removed thus no cancellation date is visible. Boldly addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Otto Wirth in East Chicago Indiana in his hand. To the left of this is written in ballpoint pen "Given to me by Dr. Wirth after Germany started WWI. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 22644
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GABLE, Kathleen Williams Capps de Alzaga Spreckels (1917-83)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Clark Gable's last wife the mother of his only legitimate and posthumous son John Clark Gable was a thrice-married former fashion model and bit part actress; a year after his death in 1960 she published a memoir "Clark Gable: A Personal Portrait." Color IPS magazine 7" X 9½" n.p. 1961 August 11. Very good. Discreet scotch tape stains at two corners. Attractive color magazine portrait depicting Gable's widow in turquoise dress and matching headband seated in an oversize white wicker chair holding the son born a few month's after her husband's death -- baby Gable holds both hands up as if in shock and has an expression of amazement on his face. She inscribes this in a thick fountain pen almost the same color as her turquoise outfit: "To Donald Burnell / Luck and happiness / From / John Clark Gable and his Mother / Age 2 weeks 1961." Quite unusual in this form! unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 18270
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REYNOLDS, Gideon (1813-96)
Document Signed
Representative from New York 1847-51. DS 1p 7½" X 5¼" Lansingburgh NY 1862 May 22. Near fine. Cryptic legal agreement in which Reynolds grants one Guethman W. Cornell "his heirs and assignees all my right title and interest in and to the within instrument." Small circular red wax seal present and pristine. Boldly signed. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 22684
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JAMES, Thomas L. (1831-1916)
Signature
Originally a New York newspaper publisher this state government official was appointed New York postmaster by President Grant who was pleased with his reforms; he twice refused Hayes' request to join his cabinet as postmaster general but finally consented to join Garfield's cabinet in 1881 -- but Garfield was assassinated and he served less than one year. Bold signature in brown ink 4¼" X 1" slip tipped to slightly larger sheet n.p. n.y. Very good. Slight mounting trace on verso. A nice example beneath which in a miniscule contemporary hand not James' is noted "Postmaster General -- / during administration of Garfield. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 28717
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EVARTS, William M. (1818-1901)
Signature / Steel-engraved Portrait
This powerful New York senator 1885-91 also served as U.S. attorney general 1868-69 and secretary of state 1877-81; he served as chief defense counsel in President Johnson's impeachment proceedings and as president of the New York City bar association spearheaded a reform movement in response to the "Tweed Ring" scandal. Bold signature from closing of LS preceded by "I am yours very truly" and followed by "W.H. Michael Esq." in another hand 4½" X 1 3/4" slip n.p. n.y. Very good. Bit of mild uneven age toning. Accompanied by a superb steel-engraved portrait 5 3/4" X 8½" n.p. n.y. Near fine. Head-and-shoulders portrait of a steely-eyed Evarts gazing to the viewer's left with facsimile signature beneath. A handsome pair. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 27928
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BLOSSOM, David J. (1927-95)
Signed First Day Cover
This American commercial artist art director Young & Rubicam built a following for his acrylic artwork for romance paperback covers. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in York Pennsylvania on 1977 September 30 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single 13-cent "Drafting the Articles of Confederation" stamp at upper right. Fine. Near the center in black ballpoint Blossom signs in black fineline. With small portion of original transmittal envelope. Blossom's classy stamp depicts several colonial legislators hashing out the agreement. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 25194
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WEBB, Francis William (1836-1906)
Photograph Signed "Eight-Wheeled Compound Express Passenger Locomotive"
Influential British locomotive engineer executive and innovator; as Locomotive Superintendent of the London & North Western Railway Company from 1871 to 1903 his word was law and in the city of Crewe where the L. & N.W.R. operated its "Crewe Works" he was known as "The King of Crewe." Rare signed production photograph most likely a heliotype heavy stock 24" X 16" Crewe England 1891. Very good. Light even age toning except verso where acidic backing has darkened unevenly; several small archivally closed on verso edge tears; very slight waviness at some edges. This piece actually consists of three separate images tipped to the heavy 24" X 16" sheet: Center image 14" X 11½" shows this locomotive in close-up profile left side image 3½" X 11½" shows a frontal view and right side image also 3½" X 11½" shows a rear view. Titled "Eight-Wheeled Compound Express Passenger Locomotive" in large typeface below the center image with "F.W. Webb's System" below that in smaller typeface and two lines of technical statistics at the bottom "High-pressure Cylinders 15 in. diam. x 24 in. stroke. Low-pressure Cylinder 30 in. diam. x 24 in. stroke. Driving Wheels 7 ft. 1 in. diam. / Leading Wheels radial. Fixed Wheel base 8 ft. 3 in. Trailing Wheels ½ in. side play.". In the latter part of the 19th century Webb took a leading role in the development of compound locomotives -- those in which the steam operates more than one set of cylinders. The locomotive depicted here is part of the "Greater Britain" class a type of eight-wheeled express engine featuring an extra long combustion chamber and distinguished by their 7 foot 1 inch driving wheel; of these Webb designed ten models. The first of these appeared in 1891 -- and may well be the version depicted in this print. At the lower right corner above the printed text "Crewe Works 1891" Webb signs big and bold. Verso of this print bears an oval inkstamp of the L. & N.W.R. Mechanical Engineer's Office dated 30 September 1893. A superb and significant piece ideal for display. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 14695
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NASMYTH, Alexander (1758-1840)
Autograph Fragment unsigned
This Scottish portrait and landscape painter friend of Walter Scott and Robert Burns is often called the "father of Scottish landscape painting; as an architect he designed Edinburgh's Dean Bridge and part of St. Bernard's Well; his many children were all artists of note as well. Autograph Fragment unsigned 3½" X 1" irregular tipped to contemporary 6" X 4" sheet n.p. n.y. Curious and comical note perhaps a postscript clipped from a letter reading in full: "the sooner the Better / a Bad pen and worse / Ink." At lower left of the heavy stock sheet to which this is lightly tipped an admirer notes his name and fame. unknown
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RICH, Irene (1897 or 91-1988)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Silent film star "Beau Brummell" "Craig's Wife" etc. who appeared in talkies occasionally into the 1950s. Color IPS 7¼" X 11" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Book photograph another image on verso a reproduction of a charming head-and-shoulders Rich portrait on the film poster for Rich's 1927 film "Dearie" inscribed "To Terry / Good Luck / always / Irene Rich" in blue fineline. She pens this over the bust cast names portion near the bottom of this image so contrast is poor. Nevertheless an appealing and unusual item. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 15701
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FAYE, Alice (1912-98)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
The long-time wife of bandleader Phil Harris was a popular singer and actress in the 1930s and early '40s appearing in "Alexander's Ragtime Band" "In Old Chicago" "Hello Frisco Hello" and many other films. IPS 3½" X 5½" n.p. n.d. Fine. Glossy informal closeup nicely inscribed and signed. unknown
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OLIVER, H. Edward "Ed" (1917-2005)
Signed Postal Cover
This American artist "went native" in 1969 retreating to the Cayman Islands. Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" n.p. n.y. Single 4-cent "Camp Fire Girls 1910-1960" stamp at upper right. Fine. NOT a First Day Cover but a mint example of this Oliver-designed stamp affixed to a blank cover -- which Oliver has signed in bold blue ink at lower left adding "designer" after. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 25840
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MILLER, Ann (1923-2004)
Color Photograph Signed
Durable dancer actress and singer a mainstay of MGM musicals such as "On the Town" 1949. Color PS heavy stock 14" X 11" n.p. n.y. Near fine. Original color lobby card for the 1955 MGM film "Hit the Deck" starring Miller Jane Powell Debbie Reynolds Tony Martin Walter Pidgeon and Vic Damone. The three female leads appear in the foreground Miller at center each cheek-to-cheek with a male lead; they stand on the deck of a U.S. Navy destroyer and the deck behind them is filled with scores of sailors arms raised. Alongside her image Miller signs large and bold in black fineline. Handsome vintage item likely signed in the 1970s. unknown
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WILDE, Cornel (1915-89)
Typed Letter Signed
This leading man reached the height of his popularity in the 1940s in films such as "A Song to Remember" for which he was nominated for best actor Oscar and "The Bandit of Sherwood Forest"; later he produced and directed films among them "The Naked Prey" in which he also starred. TLS "Cornel" 2pp 8" X 10" "Emblem Productions Limited" letterhead Iver Heath Britain 1962 November 2. Addressed to Don Woolf of California Artists. Very good. Writing to a company that produced Christmas cards featuring original art work by film stars a perturbed Wilde discusses in detail how cards featuring his paintings might be shipped to him in England in time to be mailed out for Christmas. Interesting and odd. Also notes: "All has gone very well with our film and I think we will have something really quite terrific. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 14202
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BLOUNT, Winton M. (1921-2002)
Signed First Day Cover
The founder and CEO of international construction behemoth Blount International served under Richard Nixon as the last postmaster general to have cabinet rank 1969-72 before that agency became independent. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Huntsville Alabama on 1969 August 2 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single 6-cent "Alabama 1819-1969" stamp at upper right. No decorative printed cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address present. Near the center Blount signs small but bold in black fineline. With 12 August 1969 TNS from assistant transmitting this and small portion of original transmittal envelope. Blount was born in Alabama -- hence the relevance. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 27481
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SHORE, Dinah (1917-94)
Signature
This cabaret singer's 1940s film career was short-lived -- "Thank Your Lucky Stars" and "Up in Arms" are two of her best -- but her television shows earned her ten Emmys. Signature and date 1985 May 29 on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 15706
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HALL, Sir James (1761-1832)
Autograph Letter Signed
The influential English geologist is actually best known for his "Origin History and Principles of Gothic Architecture" a 1797 lecture delivered in Edinburgh that was subsequently published in a number of editions; he was father of the noted travel writer Basil Hall 1788-1844. Excellent content ALS 2pp 7¼" X 8 3/4" Edinburgh Scotland 1824 April 20. Addressed simply to "Sir." Very good. Slightest of age toning. Interesting bookish contents reading in part: "I now return with many thanks the books which you have been so kind as to lend me. The following is the list of them which I trust you will find to be correct. The principia of Sir I. Newton translated into English by Motte in two volumes. Robinson's Mechanical Philosophy. Nouvelles experience sur la resistance des fluides. I have used the freedom to keep these books some days longer than I intended to have done; being tempted to run over the last which I have done with great satisfaction having used the freedom to cut open the leaves. The book contains many interesting suggestions towards the execution of the experiments. and I shall be glad to resume it again when I hope for the advantage once more of your advice & assistance. at the same time I beg of you to accept of a copy of my book on Gothic Architecture." Bold and attractive in Hall's usual sprawling hand. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 20913
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BAIN H. Foster 1871 1948
Autograph Letter Signed
The internationally renowned geologist and mining engineer authored numerous books "Alaska's Minerals as a Basis for Industry" "More Recent Cyanide Practice" "Ores & Industry in the Far East"; he served as first chief of the Illinois State Geological Survey and as director of the United States Bureau of Mines. ALS 1p 8½" X 11" Columbus OH 1944 March 28. Addressed to J. Robert Van Pelt of the American Institute of Mining Engineers. Near fine. Smudge at upper right corner not affecting text. On letterhead of "Battelle Memorial Institute" Bain arranges a date "to meet with the Chicago section once more. In these war times it is not always possible to keep appointments made so far ahead. As for title for the talk how would this do 'The Place of Philippine Mines in the Far Eastern Future' or 'Ores and Industry in the Philippines' or 'One Mining Man's experiences in the Philippines in War time'." Bold and attractive. It was while in the Philippines that Bain died. A handsome example. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 20891
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CONNELLY, Christopher (1941-88)
Signature
Star of television's "Peyton Place" 1964-69 as Norman Harrington. Signature and date 1973 December 21 on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 18968
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THOMAS Danny 1914 91
Photograph Signed
Popular comic and actor who starred in early television's "Make Room for Daddy" 1953-64. PS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Fine. Informal glossy pose of a young Thomas. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 15725
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SHREWSBURY, 16th Earl of (John Talbot) (1791-1852)
Signature
This British nobleman took the family's ancient but decrepit manse and built the magnificent castle known as Alton Towers that stands today; well known as the lay leader of English Catholicism in his day his philanthropic pursuits included constructing a monastery church and schools and earned him the nickname "Good Earl John." Large bold signature in brown ink 2 3/4" X 1 3/4" tipped to 4½" X 7" album leaf n.p. n.y. Very good. Slight age toning. Below this clipped signature is tipped another slip 3" X 2½" on which is penned in minute 19th century script: "The autograph of John Talbot is the Earl of Shrewsbury the great book collector -- it is genuine & I got it from a person who purchased it in a copy of Wordsworth at the Alton Towers Sale of his library" signed "Hahnhaus." Christie & Mason auctioned off most of the Alton Towers household treasures in July and August of 1857 including a large library. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 29354
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TOBIN, Daniel J. (1875-1955)
Document Signed
This noted labor leader served as long long-time president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters 1907-52 as well as serving as secretary-treasurer of the American Federation of Labor 1917-28. Partly-printed DS 1p 7 ¼" X 10½" Indianapolis IN 1931 September 23. Very good. Updating form sent out by "Who's Who in America" on orange paper for their 1932-33 edition with Tobin's 2" X 1½" biographical entry from the previous edition tipped to the blank center area. Tobin approves the entry with a large bold signature at the close also adding his home address. Several editor's marks in blue and red pencil and green ink make for an interesting colorful appearance. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 13910
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DANIELS, Paul C. (1903-86)
Signed First Day Cover
American career diplomat: named U.S. Vice Consul at Valparaiso in 1929 U.S. ambassador to Honduras in 1947 and ambassador to Ecuador in 1951. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled at Washington DC on June 23 1971 and with "First Day of Issue" noted. Near fine. Single 8-cent "Antarctic Treaty 1961-1971" stamp at upper right. No decorative cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address -- but Daniels signs boldly in blue ballpoint near the "sweet spot." Small portion of original transmittal envelope present. Daniels served as chief U.S. delegate at this important conference. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 21393
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BROOKS, Phyllis (1914-1985)
Signature
This blonde leading lady long associated with Cary Grant was a popular star of the 1930s "In Old Chicago" "Charlie Chan in Honolulu" "The Unseen" etc. Signature and date 1984 December 7 on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 18914
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BAYARD, Thomas F. (1828-98)
Signature
Delaware senator 1869-85 Cleveland's secretary of state ambassador to Great Britain. Large bold signature and date April 1891 3 3/4" X 2½" slip n.p. Very good. Small 1½" tall vintage oval portrait of Bayard neatly tipped to blank area. A nice example. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 20091
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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 8¼" 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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