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BARING, Walter S. (1911-75)
Signature
Republican representative from Nevada 1949-53 1957-73. Bold signature and "Congressman -- Nev." on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. dated 1969 November 24 in another hand. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19089
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SAMERJAN, George (1915-2005)
Signed First Day Cover
Prolific painter illustrator graphic designer and WPA muralist responsible for the 1959 "Arctic Exploration" and 1967 "Erie Canal" U.S. postage stamps. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Bloomington Illinois on 23 October 1965 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single Samerjan-designed 5-cent "Stevenson" stamp at upper right. Fine. No decorative cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address. Just below the postal cancellation Samerjan signs large and bold in black fineline and below his signature he's rubberstamped "George Samerjan Designer of Stamp". Signed also at left in black ballpoint by the noted son of the stamp's subject: ADLAI E. STEVENSON III b. 1930. unknown
Bookseller reference : 25852
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BEERY, Noah, Jr. (1913-94)
Autograph Note Signed
The namesake son of the great silent film villain was himself a versatile charactor actor; making his screen debut in 1920 alongside his famed father he appeared in countless films over the years "The Mark of Zorro" "The Mighty Treve" etc. and is often remembered as James Garner's father on television's "The Rockford Files" 1974-80. ANS heavy stock 5" X 3" sheet n.p. n.y. Fine. "Dear Bob" writes Beery "I wish I had an / Item for you / Best Wishes / Noah Beery" -- presumably in response to a fan's request for an autograph of Beery's father. Accompanied by a superb 1970s vintage print of a black and white still from the 1945 murder mystery "Crimson Canary" a catchy half-length portrait of Beery and co-star Lois Collier. unknown
Bookseller reference : 16415
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GROVE, Edward R. (?-2002)
Signed Postal Cover
More than 200 stamps from Cuba Haiti Paraguay Philippines Bolivia and Panama bear designs from this prolific and talented engraver medallist sculptor and artist along with currencies from Sudan Viet Nam Laos and Indonesia; he designed the 1954 U.S. 4-cent air mail stamp and while sculptor-engraver at the U.S. Mint he created the verso of the commemorative 1962 Martha Washington dime a gold Congressional Medal and more. Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" n.p. n.y. 14 April 1970. Fine. NOT a First Day Cover but a single mint 4-cent "Air Mail" stamp at upper right; at lower left Grove signed boldly in full in black in his handsome calligraphic script adding "Designer" below. Original transmittal envelope present. unknown
Bookseller reference : 26437
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DEVINE, Andy (1905-77)
Signature and Inscription / Unsigned Postcard Photograph
One of the most recognizable Hollywood visages and voices ever the squeaky-voiced character appeared in an astonishing 300-plus films and is perhaps best remembered as Roy Rogers' comic sidekick. "Best regards / to Donald Burnell / Andy Divine" boldly pencilled on a 3½" X 2½" slip n.p. n.y. ca. 1953. Good plus. Irregularly age toned with couple of small scotch tape stains. By way of illustration accompanied by a superb 3½" X 5½" picture postcard showing Devine and Guy Madison in buckskin outfits guns drawn in their roles as "Wild Bill Hickok and Jingles" their popular Western series from 1951-58 with facsimile signatures of each below their images. Postally cancelled in Los Angeles on 4 May 1953 and addressed to Donald Burnell recipient of the above inscription from Devine. A fun pair. unknown
Bookseller reference : 22801
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SEATON Frederick A. 1909 74
Inscribed Photograph Signed
This Nebraska senator served as Secretary of the Interior under Eisenhower 1956-61. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. ca. 1960. Very good. Less-than-perfect ink adhesion accompanied by a few light smudges on a number of letters. Attractive head-and-shoulders portrait while in the cabinet with a large inscription on the blank lower margin: "To Peter Thayer with best wishes. / Fred A Seaton / Secretary of the Interior." Despite imperfection quite nice. unknown
Bookseller reference : 22617
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CRUIKSHANK, Andrew (1907-88)
Signature
British star of stage and screen "Richard III" "El Cid"; best known for the popular "Dr. Finlay's Casebook" television series. Bold signature and "National Theatre / London" dated 1981 July 31 on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card. Fine. With original envelope addressed by Cruikshank. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18971
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AIKEN, George D. (1892-1984)
Signature / Unsigned Photograph
Vermont governor and senator 1941-75 a leader in legislation that created the St. Lawrence Seaway. Bold signature on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1969 July 9 in type. Fine. Accompanied by a superb and scarce vintage glossy 7" X 9" news agency photograph International News Photo. Near fine. This candid informal closeup of 21 March 1956 shows the senator in suit bow tie and overcoat tipping his hat. The still-attached mimeographed text printed on cheap newsprint stock and usually absent but here in very good condition captions this image "After White House Parley on Farm Bill" and reads in part: "Senator George D. Aiken Vermont Republican the administration's farm leader in the Senate is shown leaving the White House after attending a Republican legislative leaders' meeting yesterday." A desireable vintage image. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19097
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PERCY, Hugh Algernon (?-1988)
Signature
Tenth Duke of Northumberland famed English horse breeder. Signature "Northumberland" dated 1980 February 6 on a special heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Greenwick England. Very good. Percy smudges the date slightly else fine. With original envelope and printed transmittal slip. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18312
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BOSWORTH Welles 1868 1966
Typed Letter Signed
The renowned American Beaux-Arts architect famed for New York City's AT & T Building MIT's Cambridge campus Theodore N. Vail's mansion Morristown NJ and much of the noted Rockefeller family estate Kykuit Tarrytown NY spent much of the 1920s and '30s in France where patron John D. Rockefeller Jr. placed him in charge of the restoration of the Palace of Versailles and Notre-Dame de Reims. TLS 1p 8½" X 9" New York NY 1924 July 2. Addressed to Dr. Samuel W. Stratton president of Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1861-1931 noted University of Chicago physicist who created the Bureau of Standards. Near fine. Just a few years after completing MIT's campus its creator writes to MIT's president "It is a great pleasure to hear from you and to know that you are going to be accessible all summer. I am of course involved just now in clearing up accumulations during my long absence but look forward to an early date when I can come over to Boston to see you." Handsomely signed. Bosworth was an MIT graduate by the way -- class of 1889. A quite uncommon autograph. unknown
Bookseller reference : 28553
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MARCHAND, Nancy (1928-2000)
Signature
This two-time Emmy award winning actress achieved great popularity playing Mrs. Pynchon on television's "Lou Grant" 1977-81. Bold signature heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1989 February 14. Fine. Bold attractive signature in blue ballpoint. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18001
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CHRISTIAN-JAQUE (1904-94)
Signature and Inscription
This French director and screenwriter's film "Fanfan la Tulipe" won the 1952 Cannes best director award. Signature and inscription in French dated 1978 April 8 on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card. Fine. Uncommon. unknown
Bookseller reference : 15626
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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 6½" X 3½" 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
Bookseller reference : 25845
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VAN FLEET Jo 1919 96
Signature
Few actresses win an Oscar for their first film as this character actress did for "East of Eden" 1955 -- the year after winning a Tony for "Trip to Bountiful"; she went on to appear in "Cool Hand Luke" and "Gunfight at the OK Corral." Signature and date 1972 May 27 in bold red on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19134
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KNOX, Alexander (1907-95)
Signature
Canadian stage star whose films include "The Sea Wolf" "Wilson" for which he was nominated for an Oscar and much more. Signature dated in another hand 1983 Otober 24 on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Fine. With original envelope. Comes with a glossy 10" X 8" scene from the 1943 film "None Shall Escape. unknown
Bookseller reference : 15641
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COUVE DE MURVILLE, Maurice (1907-?)
Signature
The French premier 1968-69 served as mediator in the 1975 Lebanese civil war. Bold signature heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1972 September 15. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18560
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LEE, Chingwah (1901-80)
Photograph Signed
Chinese-American character actor "Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo" etc. PS 5½" X 3½" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Glossy postcard film scene depicting Lee with "Butch" Jenkins in "Little Mr. Jim" boldly signed in fountain pen. Address and message side blank. unknown
Bookseller reference : 23013
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BARNES, Binnie (1903-98)
Photograph Signed
Popular British wise-cracking character actress who starred with Charles Laughton in "The Private Life of Henry VIII" 1933. PS 3½" X 5½" n.p. n.d. dated on verso September 3 1934 in another hand. Very good. Glossy postcard portrait of a young Barnes boldly signed. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18916
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AUSTIN, Warren R. (1877-1962)
Signature / Unsigned Photograph
The first U.S. ambassador to the United Nations 1946-53 also served as U.S. senator from Vermont. Signed envelope bearing a five-cent "Toward United Nations" stamp 6½" X 3½" n.p. n.d. Very good. Addressee's pencilled address erased but ever-so-slightly visible. Handsome signature at upper left. Not a first day cover but cancelled in New York on November 21 1946. Accompanied by a superb original black-and-white glossy 1947 news agency photograph International News Photo 8½" X 6½". Original mimeographed newsprint text sheet present and tipped to verso as issued. Titled "Joint Armed Services Committee Hears Warren Austin" this vintage image shows a jovial Austin half-length at center examining a document a legislator at each side. Text reads in part "Warren Austin member of the U.N. Security Council conferred with Senate and House Armed Services Committee members in a close door session and recommended enactment of universal military training legislation." A choice and desireable vintage photograph itself scarce -- and relevant to the autograph item it accompanies. unknown
Bookseller reference : 27404
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THREE STOOGES: HOWARD, Moe (1897-1975), FINE, Larry (1902-75), and DE RITA, Curly-Joe (1909-93)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Along with the Marx Brothers and Laurel and Hardy this legendary comedy trio helped create and define physical comedy on film from the 1930s onward. Color IPS magazine stock 7¼" X 8" n.p. n.d. Very good. Homely but not terribly visible tape stains at each corner and one along the left side otherwise clean and attractive. This color matte-finish magazine photograph depicts The Three Stooges in black suits and bow ties one above the other; Moe is at center bottom Curly-Joe is above him with hands on Moe's shoulders and Larry is above him with hands on Curly-Joe's shoulders. All three are wide-eyed in surprise. At lower left near his face Moe writes: "Luck Always / to / Donald Burnell / Sincerely / Moe." To the right of his face Curly-Joe writes: "Best Wishes / To / Donald / Burnell / Curly-Joe." And to the right of his face Larry writes: "Best of Luck to / Donald Burnell / from / Larry." Just on color magazine stock but a quite nice attractive example of this trio nonetheless. Rather scarce. unknown
Bookseller reference : 17365
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FAULKNER, Barry (1881-1966)
Autograph Note Signed
Noted American painter and muralist. ANS 1p heavy stock 5½" X 3¼" postal card n.p. New York NY n.y. 1954 April 28 postal cancellation. Addressed to Charles Downing Lay 1877-1956 landscape architect and president of the Century Association. Near fine. Cryptic bold note to "C.D.L." -- "Sorry I cant make the Spring Festival. Yours regretfully" signed "B. Faulkner." Uncommon. unknown
Bookseller reference : 28558
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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
Bookseller reference : 13940
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HOLMES, E. Burton (1870-1958)
Signature
This pioneering American documentary filmmaker was a travel lecturer and photographer who toured the world and presented his images and films to audiences from 1890 to 1958. Full signature and date "November 1897" heavy stock 3¼" X 2¼" card n.p. Very good. Mild age toning; tipped to heavy album leaf stock of same size. unknown
Bookseller reference : 26853
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CALVERT Phyllis 1915 2002
Photograph Signed
British leading lady popular in such 1940s films as "Kipps" "The Man in Grey" "Fanny by Gaslight" and many others. PS 3½" X 5½" n.p. n.y. ca. 1970. Near fine. Informal close-up in later years boldly signed in black fountain pen. unknown
Bookseller reference : 23091
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HAMPTON, Hope (1897-1982)
Inscription and Signature
American silent film actress remembered as the classic flapper or siren type of the 1920s debuting in 1920 in "A Modern Salome"; later married producer Jules Brulatour and tried her hand singing opera; as a New York socialite she was known as "The Duchess of Park Lane." Large and bold "Most Cordially / Hope Hampton" in black fountain pen on a pristine pink 6" X 3 3/4" autograph album leaf n.p. n.y. Near fine. No place or year indicated but from the collection of noted collector Preston Sawyer 1899-1968 California journalist and historical writer who obtained this in San Francisco around 1930. Accompanied by a modern 1978 book photograph a glossy 8" X 10" black and white reproduction of Nickolas Muray's 1930s portrait of Hampton a striking head-and-shoulders study of Hampton in low-cut fur coat and jeweled tiara. unknown
Bookseller reference : 25815
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DEAN, Eddie (1908-99)
Signature and Inscription
Singing cowboy in more than thirty popular "B" Westerns. "To Richard C. Laade / your friend / Eddie Dean" in black ballpoint on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1985 October 17. Near fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18939
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BIDAULT, Georges (1899-1983)
Signature
French director of the Council of the Resistance during World War Two; later French premier. Bold signature in blue fountain pen heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1981 January 20. Fine. With original envelope. Comes with a superb vintage 8½" X 7" glossy news agency photograph of 1947 showing Bidault signing the U.N. Charter. A fine signature and an outstanding and quite scarce photograph. unknown
Bookseller reference : 22648
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HENREID, Paul (1908-92)
Photograph Signed
This Austrian-born film star appeared in such classics as "Casablanca" "Night Train to Munich" and "Goodbye Mr. Chips." PS book image 8¼" X 6¼" n.p. n.d. Fine. Book plate a flat finish scene from "Now Voyager" 1942 showing Henreid with Bette Davis boldly signed by him in black marker at lower left in later years. Somewhat scarce. unknown
Bookseller reference : 15417
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REASONER, Harry (1923-91)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
This broadcast journalist was the original co-host of "60 Minutes." Color IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Fine. Later life informal pose at his desk boldly inscribed in thick black ink "To Gina / my best / Harry Reasoner. unknown
Bookseller reference : 14944
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TRACY, Arthur (1903-97)
Photograph Signed
This popular radio show singer made several films "The Big Broadcast" 1932 and "The Street Singer" 1937 that were especially popular in England. PS photocopy 3" X 6" n.p. n.y. Fine. Photocopy which includes Tracy's facsimile signature of a head-and-shoulders portrait of a young Tracy at the height of his fame captioned "Presented by the Makers of Ex-Lax." sent out by Tracy to an admirer boldly signed by him in blue ballpoint on the blank lower margin. There's an endorsement that many a celebrity would pass up. Undated but a fine later life example. With original transmittal envelope cancelled 31 January 1990 on which Tracy rubberstamps his image singing and playing accordion captioned "The Street Singer" at upper left and pens his New York return address on verso. unknown
Bookseller reference : 15719
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FIELDS, Gracie (1898-1979)
Signature
Beloved English music hall and night club performer and singer remembered for such hits as "The Biggest Aspidistra in the World"; she was knighted for her World War Two war efforts. Large handsome signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1970 September 11. Near fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 23971
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CLARENDON, George William Frederick Villiers (1800-70)
Autograph Letter Signed
The celebrated English Earl served three times as foreign secretary and was instrumental in arranging the Declaration of Paris 1856 ending the Crimean War and establishing the rules of maritime warfare. ALS 1p 4½" X 7" Grosvenor Crescent 1844 June 18. Addressed to "My dear Sir." Near fine. As Lord Lieutenant of Ireland Clarendon ".cannot absent myself from a Committee tomorrow morning. It wd. be much more agreeable to me to attend the Examination for which you have had the goodness to send me a ticket. I enclose 50 as my contribution toward building the new Normal Schools. unknown
Bookseller reference : 15015
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OLIVIER, Laurence (1907-89)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
The English-speaking world's most revered actor star of screen and legitimate stage for several decades; films include "Rebecca" "Richard III" "Spartacus" "Henry V" "Hamlet" and many more. IPS 10" X 8" n.p. n.d. Fine. Glossy modern print of an unidentified film scene depicting a young pajama-clad Olivier on hands and knees on a mattress on the floor of a living room gazing maniacally at the viewer. Boldly inscribed in later years "To Terry / all good / from / Laurence Olivier. unknown
Bookseller reference : 14888
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ROBESON, George M. (1829-97)
Letter Signed
Secretary of the Navy under Grant; Massachusetts governor. LS 2pp 7 3/4" X 9 3/4" Washington DC 1877 February 3. Addressed to Commissioner of Pensions J.A. Bentley. Very good. Regards a pension sought by "John Heath alias Thomas Steward" for service aboard the U.S.S. Nipsic. unknown
Bookseller reference : 20101
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ABRUZZO, Ben (1930-85), ANDERSON, "Maxie" (1934-83), and NEWMAN, Larry (born 1925)
Signed Commemorative Postal Cover
Abruzzo was an American businessman turned hot air balloonist; Anderson was a career balloonist with many "firsts" to his name; and Newman co-invented the ultra-light airplane piloted the first balloon flight across the Pacific Ocean in 1981 and manufactured experimental aircraft. In 1978 these three piloted the Double Eagle II in the first Transatlantic balloon crossing departing Maine on August 11 and landing in France six days later. For their achievement they were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in 1979. Signed commemorative postal cover honoring this achievement 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Albuquerque New Mexico on April 20 1979. Envelope bears the 13-cent "French Alliance 1778" stamp and 4-cent "A Public That Reads" stamp and a special postal cancellation featuring an image of the Double Eagle balloon and the caption "Double Eagle II / First Transatlantic Balloon Flight." No decorative printed cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address present. Newman signs boldly in black marker near the top adding "Double Eagle II" below his signature; below this Abruzzo signs boldly and below him Anderson too signs boldly. Anderson died in a balloon crash in Germany and Abruzzo in a private plane crash -- the Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum is named in their honor. Also present is a small portion of the original mailing envelope used to transmit this cover cancelled in Albuquerque July 26 1976. An Albuquerque philatelic connection is relevant for the Double Eagle II crew were among those who established this town as the ballooning capital of the world. Quite handsome -- and a scarce trio. unknown
Bookseller reference : 21794
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GROVE, Edward R. (?-2002)
Autograph Letter Signed
More than 200 stamps from Cuba Haiti Paraguay Philippines Bolivia and Panama bear designs from this prolific and talented engraver medalist sculptor and artist along with currencies from Sudan Viet Nam Laos and Indonesia; he designed the 1954 U.S. 4-cent air mail stamp and while sculptor-engraver at the U.S. Mint he created the verso of the commemorative 1962 Martha Washington dime a gold Congressional Medal and more. ALS 1p 7¼" X 10½" West Palm Beach FL 1970 April 13. Addressed to Paul Johnston. Near fine. On his "Sea Lake Studio" letterhead the renowned artist pens in his handsome calligraphic hand in black fineline this superb content letter to an admirer discussing his career. In part: ".very pleasant to hear about the 1954 design being regarded as effective after all these years. This was my only accepted stamp design -- was runner-up for the West Va. Centennial -- and then they ignored the winner after all. Also competed in competition for the Gettysburg Cent. and the American Dental Ass'n Centennial. Had left the Bureau of Engraving in Wash. where I had engraved all or parts of nine stamps in 1947 for private employment w/a banknote co. in Phila where I had opportunity of working on several hundred during next 15 years. Will enclose a brochure which describes a new career I began in 1962. My wife is a sculptor. & our two sons. are both in the art field." Couldn't-be-finer contents! Aforementioned brochure also present. unknown
Bookseller reference : 26438
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SONDERGAARD, Gale (1899-1985)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
No one could play sinister like this character actress who was the first ever to win an Oscar for best supporting actress in 1937 for "Anthony Adverse". IPS 5" X 4" n.p. n.d. Fine. Glossy closeup of an uncharacteristically smiling Sondergaard inscribed boldly but in a rather dark area "Greet- / ings to / Terry / Gale Sondergaard." Very handsome overall. unknown
Bookseller reference : 23005
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WHITMAN, Bert (1908-90)
Signed Postal Cover
This California editorial cartoonist for the "Stockton Record" also created the short-lived comic strip "Debbie Dean" which was censored and ceased in 1944 for using the word "dope " in one installment. Signed Postal cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled at Five Points California on 22 January 1979. Fine. Single 10-cent "It All Depends on Zip Code" stamp and 6-cent "Cherokee Strip" stamp at upper right. An enterprising collector filled the entire leftmost 3/4ths of this cover with an actual daily editorial cartoon 4½" X 3½" titled "Things to Come" and quite intentionally chose the place of cancellation "Five Points" as in 5-digit postal code and the 10-cent zip code stamp. Late in 1978 the post office announced the addition of four digits to the existing 5-digit zip codes. In this cartoon a bald-headed man Whitman himself holds up an envelope bearing a miniscule recipient's name/address and a HUGE two line zip code running from one end of the envelope to the other. The stamp on this envelope cost "$5" and the cancellation reads "U.S.A. 1999." In the small blank portion of the cover at lower right Whitman signs boldly in black fineline. Whitman's prediction for the future of mail delivery didn't come true of course. Highly unusual piece. Small portion of original transmittal envelope also present. unknown
Bookseller reference : 24557
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BALLANTRAE OF AUCHAIRNE, Lord (Bernard Fergusson) (1911-80)
Signature
Governor general of New Zealand 1962-67. Handsome signature dated 1972 April 10 on a special heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19963
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ZUKOR, Adolph (1873-1976)
Signature
Born in Hungary this pioneering film producer helped form Famous Players which later became Paramount Pictures. Shaky old-age signature dated 1969 November 3 in type on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Near fine. With original envelope. Comes with an 8½" X 11" facsimile of an early caricature of Zukor. unknown
Bookseller reference : 15738
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RITT, Martin (1920-90)
Signature
Although he directed stage and television productions it is for films such as "The Long Hot Summer" "Hud" "The Spy Who Came in from the Cold" and "Norma Rae" that this director is remembered. Bold signature in black ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1979 March 30. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19082
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MROSEK, Gust (?-?)
Photograph Signed
American maker of miniatures. PS 5¼" X 3½" n.p. 1933 September 12. Near fine. Handsome black and white picture postcard captioned "Ulm Cathedral / Miniature Model / Hall of Religion - A Century of Progress - Chicago." Card was neither stamped nor canceled; address portion is blank. A description at the top of the message portion tells Mrosek's tale. After giving some details on the famous cathedral in Wuertenberg Germany it gives the vital stats of Mrosek's creation: It "is hand carved from maple and holly wood. It contains 4300 pieces fitted together. It is 9 feet high 8 feet long 40 inches wide equipped with lights art glass windows and chimes. Seven years of painstaking labor were devoted." Below this Mrosek signs and dates it. A superb example of the miniature maker's art and an unusual Century of Progress artifact. unknown
Bookseller reference : 21788
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KURALT, Charles (1934-97)
Signature
The three-time Peabody winning five-time Emmy winning broadcast journalist anchored CBS's "Sunday Morning" 1979-97 and gained a huge following for his "On the Road" segments. Large handsome signature and "For Neal -- / best!" in black marker on a lined 6" X 3 3/4" slip n.p. n.d. ca. 1972. Very good. Slightest bit of wear. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19181
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SHERMAN, John (1823-1900)
Signature
William T. Sherman's powerful political brother held many posts: Ohio representative and senator secretary of the treasury secretary of state. Large bold "John Sherman / Ohio" heavy stock 4½" X 2 3/4" card n.p. n.d. Very good. Accompanied by two items: Sherman's 3½" X 1 3/4" calling card and a handsome 5" X 8¼" vintage steel engraving bearing oval portraits of seven political figures Stanton surrounded by John A. Logan W.P. Fessenden W.D. Kelley S.C. Pomeroy George S. Boutwell and Sherman. unknown
Bookseller reference : 16069
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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
Bookseller reference : 22780
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BURGESS, George K. (1874-1932)
Typed Letter Signed
This physicist served as the second director of the National Bureau of Standards 1923-32 and is highly regarded for his work in standardizing light and temperature scales. TLS 1p 8" X 10½" Washington DC 1927 November 2. Addressed to Samuel W. Stratton 1861-1931 creator and first director of the Bureau of Standards. Very good. Lightly age toned. On Department of Commerce letterhead Burgess writes his predecessor in his capacity as president of Massachusetts Institute of Technology on a bizarre subject: "We appreciate very much the splendid spirit of cooperation which our representatives. received during their recent visit to your Institute in connection with the laundry deterioration problem. your Research Laboratory of Applied Chemistry were particularly kind in lending every possible effort to aid us in this study." Talk about airing your dirty laundry. Unusual. unknown
Bookseller reference : 20894
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BRINKLEY, David (1920-2003)
Signed Postal Cover / Photograph
Highly-regarded American broadcast journalist who hosted NBC's "The Huntley-Brinkley Report" with Chet Huntley 1956-70 and ABC's "This Week with David Brinkley" 1981-98 among other things. Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Wilmington North Carolina on July 10 1969. Near fine. 5-cent "Carolina Charter 1663-1963" and 1-cent "Thomas Jefferson" stamps. NOT a First Day Cover and with no engraved cachet at left -- but an imaginative collector had this cover cancelled on Brinkley's birthday July 10 in his hometown Wilmington -- very cool. No distracting recipient's name/address present -- but Brinkley signs near the "sweet spot" boldly and attractively in blue fountain pen. Small portion of original transmittal envelope also present. Accompanied by a fine 7" X 9" glossy publicity portrait showing a determined arms-crossed Brinkley in 1984 -- accompanying printed caption notes "ABC News correspondent David Brinkley will share anchor duties with Peter Jennings for 'The '84 Vote' coverage of the Democratic National Convention." A handsome pair. unknown
Bookseller reference : 21369
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FONDA Henry 1905 82
Signature and Inscription / Unsigned Photograph
This Hollywood mainstay -- Jane and Peter's pop Bridget's granddad -- excelled at portraying Average Joe heroic characters in such classics as "The Grapes of Wrath" and appeared in many memorable films such as "The Ox-Bow Incident" 1943 "Twelve Angry Men" 1957 and "On Golden Pond" 1981 for which he won an Oscar. Bold "To Donald / All Good Wishes / Henry Fonda" in thick blue fountain pen on an irregular roughly oval-shaped 4" X 2½" slip n.p. n.y. Good plus. In addition to add trimming there are several small scotch tape stains at the edges not affecting signature and only slightly touching the "T" in "To." Accompanied by a superb glossy 8" X 10" publicity photograph from the 1947 film "The Fugitive" a half-length portrait of Fonda in white shirt and tie gazing over the back of the chair in which he's seated. Despite condition and shape a respectable signature example and a fabulous image. unknown
Bookseller reference : 22812
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ELLMAKER, Amos (1787-1851)
Autograph Letter Signed
This U.S. vice-presidential candidate on the anti-Masonic ticket 1832 with William Wirt for president was a Pennsylvania legislator jurist and attorney general. Brief ALS 1p 8¼" X 13" Harrisburg PA 1817 August 1. Addressed to George Bryan auditor general. Good plus. Rather edgeworn with several edge chips; some archival repairs along right edge. Intriguingly cryptic legal matter written while state attorney general reading: "In the case submitted in your letter of yesterday my first impressions were the same as yours. But upon the reflection & examination of the law I adapt the of Judge Burnside. I could add another reason to those mentioned by the Judge -- one drawn from the word & spirit of the law -- but unless it be desired by the accounting officers I will not enter into a discussion at large of the question." Thomas Burnside 1782-1851 was a Pennsylvania representative and state supreme court associate justice; at the time of this letter he served as president judge of the Luzerne district courts. Worth further research. unknown
Bookseller reference : 27008
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SCAVULLO, Francesco (1929-2004)
Signature
This American celebrity photographer was renowned for portraits of the famous and infamous that graced popular magazines for decades. Bold signature in black fineline heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1988 May 5. Fine. Attractive and uncommon. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 21793
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