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SPILHOUS Athelstan 1911 ?
Signature
South African-born American oceanographer and meteorologist inventor of the bathythermograph. Large signature heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1973 January 5. Fine. With original envelope. Uncommon. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18556
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MOSEL Tad 1922 2008
Signature
This pioneering scriptwriter for live television dramas of the 1950s won the 1961 Pulitzer Prize for drama for his play "All the Way Home" a dramatization of James Agee's "A Death in the Family"; he penned the screenplay for the popular "Up the Down Staircase" and was Emmy-nominated for the PBS "The Adams Chronicles." Bold signature in black fineline heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1977 April 4. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 27979
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NORENA Eide 1884 1968
Autograph Note Signed
This major Norwegian soprano debuted in 1907 at the National Theatre but it was at La Scala in 1924 under Toscanini that her career took off making her a favorite at the Paris Opera and the Metropolitan Opera. ANS 2pp heavy stock 5�" X 3 3/4" Paris France 1929 December 13. Addressed to "My dear" American expatriate pianist and music critic Irving Schwerke 1893-1975. Fine. On her embossed "Plaza Athenee" correspondence card the diva tells Schwerke that "I hope you are able to hear us all on sunday Brownlee Sullivan B -- and I -- Must see you one day soon -- Brussel was a great triumph." Signed simply "Norena." A handsome example from the height of her fame. unknown
Bookseller reference : 25037
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LONG Dale 1926 91
Signature and Inscription
First baseman with the New York Yankees and several other teams debuting in 1951. Bold "To / Richard / My Best Wishes / Dale Long" in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1973 May 25. Near fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 23953
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SMITH Jeremiah 1759 1842
Signature and Salutation
New Hampshire representative 1791-97 chief justice 1802-09 1813-16 and governor 1809-10; in the famed Dartmouth College case 1816-20 he served as co-counsel for the trustees with Daniel Webster. Clipped "most truly yours / Jeremiah Smith" irregular 5�" X 3/4" n.p. n.d. Very good. Tipped to slightly larger sheet with minor mounting traces on verso. Bold attractive example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 20945
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BREESE Edmund 1871 1936
Signature
This stage and silent film actor debuted in Al Jolson's "Sonny Boy''; other films include "All Quiet on the Western Front" 1933 as Herr Meyer and "Duck Soup" 1933 as Prime Minister Zander. Large attractive signature in brown fountain pen heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. Near fine. Faint age toning. unknown
Bookseller reference : 22827
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RYAN James J. "Crash" 1903 73
Printed Document Signed
Auto safety pioneer long before Ralph Nader popularized the topic in "Unsafe at Any Speed" this University of Minnesota mechanical engineering professor 1931-63 patented the first retractable safety seat belt in 1963 and the "black box" flight recorder in 1960; he also improved hydraulic bumpers dashboards and collapsible steering columns. PDS 3pp 8�" X 11" Los Angeles California 1967 October 10. Near fine. Single staple hole at upper corner; original light mailing folds. Mimeographed "Abstract" for a talk given by Ryan at the 11th STAPP Car Crash Conference at UCLA titled "The Hydraulic Bumper -- Automatic Seat Belt Package on Ground Vehicles." In the upper left corner of the first page Ryan signs and inscribes it bold in blue ballpoint: "J.J. Ryan to / Paul Johnston / 7-23-71." With original envelope. Quite unusual and scarce. hardcover
Bookseller reference : 24359
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PEI Mario 1901 78
Typed Letter Signed / Inscribed Photograph Signed
Reknowned linguist professor of philology and author whose books of cultural criticism and cultural history strove to make his subject matter enjoyable to the lay reader. Superb and meaty Typed Letter Signed 1p 8�" X 11" Glen Ridge NY 1968 October 20. Addressed to Marshall E. Bean. Fine. On Columbia University letterhead Pei recommends an essay from his latest book "The America We Lost" and quotes from it at length. He tells the story of Louis an elevator operator he knew in New York who teaches him that no matter what you do in life you should master it and do it well. In part: "We cannot all be scholars or intellectuals. We can't all occupy big important posts. All men are equal in the sight of God but He has not seen fit to endow them all with equal equipment. To some he has given more brains to others more brawn a better physique better health a more cheerful disposition a more fetching personality. What matters is that we put to work honestly and faithfully the talents entrusted to us. The man who mastered the art of running an elevator to the point where he could make a perfect stop every time is in God's eyes the equal of the man who runs wells the affairs of an entire nation." Provocative words to live by! Accompanied by an IPS 5" X 3�" n.p. n.d. Fine. Interesting closeup portrait of the professor with a row of books in the foreground nicely signed and inscribed. The pair. unknown
Bookseller reference : 28482
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JOHNSON William "Judy" 1899 1989
Photograph Signed
The finest third baseman in the Negro Leagues was also a strong consistent hitter. PS 3�" X 5�" n.p. n.d. Fine. Gold Hall of Fame plaque postcard boldly signed with "Best Wishes" at the top margin. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19807
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PATON Alan 1903 88
Signature
President and co-founder of South Africa's failed Liberal Party 1953-68 this educator wrote about racial injustice in such classics as "Cry the Beloved Country" 1948 and "Too Late the Phalarope" 1953. Bold signature heavy stock 5" X 3" card unlined n.p. n.d. 1973. Fine. A perfect example. Rather uncommon. unknown
Bookseller reference : 20912
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BOWMAN Joseph E. "Joe" 1910 90
Signature
This knuckleball pitcher debuted in 1932 with the Philadelphia Athletics playing also for the New York Giants 1934 Philadelphia Phillies 1935-37 Pittsburgh Pirates 1937-41 Boston Red Sox 1944-45 and Cincinnati Reds 1945. Handsome signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. ca. 1970. Near fine. unknown
Bookseller reference : 24576
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DE GOGORZA Emilio 1874 ?
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Famed American baritone who also taught voice to Samuel Barber; married to singer Emma Eames. IPS 11" X 14" n.p. 1924 November 24. Good plus. Bit of edgewear at corners and chip at upper right corner not affecting image; some silvering about the edges. Dark and handsome portrait in suit and tie inscribed in white ink "To Mr. John Leiser with / best wishes of / Milio de Gogorza / November 24th 1924." Leiser founded a Chicago music school. Despite condition a large quite attractive piece. unknown
Bookseller reference : 15277
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DONOHUE Pete 1900 88
Signature and Credentials
The pitcher who led the National League in wins in 1926 debuted with the Cincinnati Reds in 1921 until 1930 playing briefly for the New York Giants Cleveland Indians and Boston Red Sox before retiring in 1932. Bold handsome "4-20-71 / Pete Donohue / Cincy Reds -- 1921-30 / N.Y. Giants then 1930-31 / Short while with Boston Red Sox / Thanks Bruce" in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. Near fine. Quite nice later life example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 24763
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KREUGER Kurt 1917 ?
Signature / Autograph Note Signed
Swiss-born actor and male pinup who played many a menacing Nazi in such 1940s and '50s films as "Enemy Below" "The Strange Death of Adolf Hitler" "What Did You Do in the War Daddy" and many more. Bold signature and date 1984 November 28 on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Comes with an ANS on an admirer's note to him 8�" X 3�" n.p. 1984 November 23. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19021
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KEITH DeWitt "Whit " Jr. 1923 71
Signed Postal Cover
The 1960 4-cent "John Foster Dulles" postage stamp designed by William K. Schrage uses a portrait taken by this State Department photographer who retired at an early age when he began to lose his eyesight and died at a young age. Signed Postal Cover 6�" X 3�" n.p. n.y. Single mint "John Foster Dulles" stamp at upper right. At the center in black ballpoint Keith signs boldly. Original transmittal envelope also signed by Keith at upper left with return address in his hand also present -- cancelled in Washington DC on 1971 July 26 just a few months shy of Keith's death in November 1971. A most uncommon signature on a choice piece. unknown
Bookseller reference : 25221
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LAUSCHE Frank J. 1895 1990
Signature
An Ohio landmark: mayor of Cleveland 1941-44 governor 1945-57 senator 1957-69. Bold full signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1988 May 22. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 22002
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CAREY Mathew 1760 1839
Autograph Letter Signed
Irish publisher who fled to America where he founded the influential "Pennsylvania Herald" "Columbian Magazine" and others. ALS 1p 7 3/4" X 9 3/4" Philadelphia PA 1834 May 12. Addressed to Isaac S. Lyn. Very good. Minor binding traces along left margin; minor age toning. "I send you two of my publications." Complains about not being sent postage. Uncommon. unknown
Bookseller reference : 22673
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NIEHOFF Bert 1884 1974
Signature
Boston Red Sox baseball player. Signature and "Scout Calif. Angels" 5" X 3" card n.p. 1969 n.d. Near fine. unknown
Bookseller reference : 13955
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BLOCK Herbert L. 1909 2001
Signed First Day Cover
"Herblock" American three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist starting with the "Chicago Daily News" in 1929 and appearing in syndication until his death. Signed First Day Cover 6�" X 3�" cancelled in Miami Beach Florida on 1966 July 1 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single 5-cent "The United States Bill of Rights 175th Anniversary " stamp at upper right. Fine. At lower left large and bold Block signs in blue fineline. Block's stamp design shows one hand pushing an oppressive hand captioned "The rights of the people shall not be violated." With original transmittal envelope signed again by Block and bearing return address in his hand. unknown
Bookseller reference : 25193
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LYTTELTON John William Leonard 11th Viscount Cobham 1943 2006
Signature
English nobleman and Conservative Party m.p. Bold simple "Cobham" in blue fountain pen heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1977 October 12. Near fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 26883
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BUCK Gene 1886 1957
Autograph Letter Signed
The cofounder of the American Society of Composers Artists and Performers in 1914 and later president composed numerous hit songs for the Ziegfield Follies. ALS 1p 7" X 10�" Great Neck NY 1947 January 16. Addressed to Neil MacNeil. Fine. To this "New York Times" executive attempting to arrange speakers for the Dutch Treat Club Buck comments: "I know he J. Edgar Hoover is a very busy guy these days but he has never broken his word with me in 20 years. He�ll come and I trust it will be soon." With original envelope addressed by Buck. Accompanied by a superb 8�" X 6�" news agency photograph of 1947 showing Buck with bandleader Fred Waring and lyricist Deems Taylor at a Senate hearing protesting juke boxes -- itself a quite scarce and desirable image. unknown
Bookseller reference : 28470
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JOHNSON Deron 1938 92
Signature
Debuting in 1960 with the New York Yankees this first baseman and outfielder also played for the Cincinnati Reds and Philadelphia Phillies among other teams. Large bold signature in heavy blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1979 July 17. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19176
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RANDOLPH Jessie Harlan Lincoln 1875 1948
Partly-Printed Autograph Document Signed
Abraham Lincoln's granddaughter the youngest of Robert Todd Lincoln's three children; mother of Mary Lincoln Beckwith and Robert Todd Lincoln Beckwith the last two direct Lincoln descendants. Partly-printed ADS 1p 6�" X 2 3/4" Washington DC 1936 September 15. Near fine. Check drawn on The Riggs National Bank and printed on a pale pink stock made out entirely in Randolph's hand in black fountain pen to her third husband Robert Johnson Randolph they married in 1926 in the amount of one hundred dollars bearing a bold "J.L. Randolph" at lower right. Usual cancellation stamp and perforations not affecting handwriting. Boldly endorsed by R.J. Randolph on the verso. A superb example of this quite scarce autograph -- checks written by any Lincoln family members are extremely uncommon. unknown
Bookseller reference : 27069
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DAVIS Bette 1908 89
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Versatile Oscar-winning actress whom one generation loved for her striking looks and "Bette Davis eyes" in "Jezebel" "Dangerous" etc. and later generations loved to hate for her portrayals of aging wacked-out psychos "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane" etc. Attractive IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Fine. Matte finish closeup portrait in later years heavily made up boldly inscribed "For Norman / from / Bette Davis" along the lower edge. Definitely from the "Baby Jane" period. unknown
Bookseller reference : 14938
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ZIEGENBEIN Leopold 1874 1950
Signature and Rank
Co-designer of the North German Lloyd's speedy liners "Bremen" and "Europa" and captain of the former which made the fastest Atlantic crossing ever between Bremerhaven and New York in 1929. Bold signature and "Captain / S.S. Bremen" heavy stock 4" X 2�" card n.p. n.d. Near fine. Minor mounting traces on verso. Exceptionally handsome example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 22777
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OTIS Paul F. "Bill" 1889 1990
Signature
Baseball player with the New York Giants debuting in 1912 with the Giants. Bold signature in blue ballpoint on a lined 5" X 3" card n.p. n.d. Near fine. unknown
Bookseller reference : 29223
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EGEBERG Roger O. 1903 97
Signed First Day Cover
Personal physician and aide-de-camp to General Douglas MacArthur during World War Two in the Pacific Theater; later dean at the University of Southern California's medical school he was controversial as Assistant Secretary of Health Education and Welfare in the Nixon administration for suggesting that penalties for marijuana be reduced. Signed First Day Cover 6�" X 3�" cancelled in Norfolk Virginia on 26 January 1971. Single 6-cent "Douglas MacArthur" stamp at upper right. Fine. Near the lower left below the postal cancellation Egeberg signs large and bold in blue ballpoint. Uncommon. unknown
Bookseller reference : 24303
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BOTTS Walter 1900 72
Signed Postal Cover
This singer and saxophonist who played with the likes of Harry James gained later fame for serving as the model for James Montgomery Flagg's famed World War Two "I Want You for U.S. Army" recruitment poster posing as Uncle Sam pointing at the viewer; he also posed for Norman Rockwell.Signed Postal Cover 6�" X 3�" cancelled at Fort Snelling Minnesota on May 16 1970. Fine. Features the "American Legion / Veterans as Citizens" six-cent stamp. Not a First Day Cover apparently as the cancellation notes "Armed Forces" rather than "First Day Cover." No decorative cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address present. Botts signs boldly in black ballpoint at just left of center. Uncommon. unknown
Bookseller reference : 21248
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ALLEN Rex 1920 99
Inscribed Photograph Signed
One of the last of the singing cowboys known as "Mister Cowboy" and "The Arizona Cowboy" Allen starred in cowboy films of the 1950s and is credited with composing 300 songs among them "Crying in the Chapel" 1953. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. ca. 1960. Very good. Faint scotch tape stain at each corner; tiny 1/8" surface chip near dead center. Nice half-length portrait of Allen in ornate beaded Indian buckskin shirt fondly caressing his favorite horse's head. Nicely inscribed and signed in blue fountain pen in a light area at upper left: "'To Don' / Our illegible / Rex Allen / and / Ko Ko." Despite slight flaw a nice vintage example from one of the last of the singing cowboys. unknown
Bookseller reference : 22820
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ABERNATHY Ted 1933 2004
Signature
"With the unique underhand motion" states the 1971 Kansas City Royals yearbook "Abernathy's curveball rises and his fastball sinks. He's almost impossible to hit when you only get one shot at him. You see the overhand stuff all the time then this guy comes in there throwing the ball from out of the ground." He debuted in 1955 with the Washington Senators and retired in 1972. Bold signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. ca. 1975 September 6. Fine. With original envelope. A handsome example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 20005
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PONTES Crimilda 1927 2000
Signed First Day Cover
Award-winning American graphic designer and calligrapher who specialized in book covers and dust jackets mainly for Yale University Press; a pupil of reknowned calligrapher John Howard Benson she was a designer for the Smithsonian Institute for 23 years. Signed First Day Cover 6�" X 3�" cancelled in Washington DC on 1968 November 4 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single 6-cent "Chief Joseph" stamp at upper right. Fine. At lower left in black fineline Pontes signs handsomely in her lovely calligraphic script. Pontes did the lettering for this stamp. Small portion of original transmittal envelope also present. unknown
Bookseller reference : 25522
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HILL Dan "Tiger" 1917 89
Signature
This star Duke University center 1936-38 was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1962. Bold signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1981 October 16. Fine. With original envelope. A choice example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 21993
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MOORE Randy 1906 92
Signature
Debuting in 1927 this outfielder played ten seasons with the Chicago White Sox Boston Braves and Brooklyn Dodgers. Bold signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1973 September 21. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19197
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DEPEW Chauncey M. 1834 1928
Signature and Inscription / Unsigned Photograph
The New York Central Railroad's president 1885-98 and chairman 1899-1928 is usually remembered as New York's powerful Republican senator 1899-1911. Handsome "April 13 1896 / Yours Truly / Chauncey M Depew" in brown ink in his usual hurried hand heavy stock 3�" X 2�" card n.p. Near fine. A terrific example bold and nice. Comes with a nifty pristine 5" X 8" sepia-tone printed photograph bookplate undated but ca. 1900 showing Depew half-length seated in a library clutching an open book. unknown
Bookseller reference : 26958
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NESBITT Cathleen 1889 1982
Signature
British character actress prolific on the stage from 1910 on and seen occasionally on the screen; her film credits include "Three Coins in the Fountain" and "An Affair to Remember." Signature and salutation dated 1969 June 19 on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 15657
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STRAUSS Eduard 1835 1916
Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
The younger brother of Johann Jr. "The Waltz King" Strauss and Josef Strauss with whom he formed the reknowned Strauss Orchestra that dominated Vienna's light music scene for decades and child of Johann Strauss Sr. "The Father of the Waltz" was himself a noted conductor and respected composer. AMuQS 1p 3�" X 2�" n.p. n.y. 1901. Very good. Faintly age toned; barely visible mounting trace at corners. Strauss was apparently asked for a snippet from an original composition for at the center of this heavy card he has affixed a 2�" X 1" slip bearing three small neatly penned measures from an unidentified composition -- likely a waltz as it notes 3/4 time. Below this slip Strauss signs large and bold. An unusual most attractive item. unknown
Bookseller reference : 27019
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MELLON Andrew W. 1855 1937
Signature
Famed financier whose fortunes were made in metals and in banking; in 1902 he became president of Pittsburgh's Mellon National Bank; in public life he served as secretary of the treasury 1921-32 under Harding Coolidge and Hoover and as ambassador to Great Britain. Choice bold "Autograph of / A.W. Mellon / Pittsburgh Pa" heavy stock 3�" X 2�" card n.p. n.d. Near fine. unknown
Bookseller reference : 25571
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YUKON ERIC Eric Holmback 1924 65
Inscribed Photograph Signed
The legendary 6'1" 285-pounder from the Northwest lost part of his left ear to "Killer" Kowalski in the first wrestling match ever televised in Canada in 1952; after his wife left him selling their house and vanishing with their two children and all their assets he drove into a church parking lot and committed suicide with a gun at age 41. Very scarce matte-finish IPS heavy stock 16" X 20" Chicago IL 1959 November 13. Near fine. Rugged near full-length pose showing Yukon wearing jeans tied with a clothesline -- his trademark -- and hands on hips against a white backdrop. Partial left ear clearly visible. At upper right he inscribes bold and large in blue ballpoint: "To my Good Friend / Donald M. Burnell / Best wishes and / Good luck always / from / Yukon Eric / Nov. 13 1959 / Chicago Illinois." This very attractive very unusual item was likely created for some cryptic promotional purpose but it bears no photographer's credit or other identifications recto or verso. Choice vintage piece from the "Golden Age of Wrestling" -- likely one of a kind in this large format. Quite scarce. Superb for display. hardcover
Bookseller reference : 20354
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COOKE Edmund Vance 1866 1932
Autograph Quotation Signed
Canadian-born poet known as "The Poet Laureate of Childhood" with sixteen volumes of humorous verse beginning with "A Patch of Pansies" 1894; other titles include "Basebology" 1912 "The Uncommon Commoner" 1913 and "Brass Tacks Ballads" 1924. AQS 1p 8" X 5�" n.p. n.y. miniscule pencilled date of 1923 January 5 in another hand. Near fine. Handsome one-of-a-kind custom poem penned for University of Chicago geology professor Albert Johannsen 1871-1962 author of "The House of Beadle and Adams and Its Dime and Nickel Novels" 1950 the definitive reference work on the subject. Apparently Cooke penned this on the blank lower portion of Johannsen's letter to Cooke for Johannsen's signature appears at upper right. Titled "Professor of Petrology" Cooke jests with his academic admirer: "I've not the least bit collegacy; / I've also been a scarcity / In every university / Hence seize a moment's unity / As on this page I write my name / Along with yours of worthies fame" signed large and bold at the conclusion. This fun and unique item is attractively penned in black ink. Also present is a 24mo 4pp promotional leaflet touting recording of Cooks reading his poems published by Columbia Graphophone Co. Johannsen's original 8�" X 11" file folder bearing his printed "Collection of Albert Johannsen" label partly filled in by Johannsen accompanies this item. unknown
Bookseller reference : 26760
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KOUNTZ Richard 1896 1950
Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
American composer of "Spanish Love Song." AMuQS 1p 9�" X 4 3/4" n.p. n.d. Very good. On printed music notation paper Kountz writes out two lines of words and music from "The Dawn Brought Me Love & You" identifies and signs it. unknown
Bookseller reference : 28661
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SMITH Carr 1901 89
Signature
This outfielder debuted in 1923 with the Washington Senators lasting two seasons. Bold signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1988 July 20. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 23963
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LARSEN Gerd 1921 2001
Signature
This Norwegian-born English ballet dancer was long a regular on the British dance scene. Bold signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. 1981 June 19. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 24233
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COX Palmer 1840 1924
Signature and Sketch
This pioneering Canadian illustrator and author appeared in "St. Nicholas Magazine" often where his "Brownies" often appeared; they debuted in book form in "The Brownies Their Book" in 1887 appearing in a dozen volumes with titles such as "The Brownies Abroad" and "The Brownies Around the World." Delightful ink sketch of a typical brownie head-and-shoulders portrait within a 3/4" diameter circle in black ink at upper left of a heavy stock 3�" X 2" card and Cox's large handsome signature in brown ink at center. Fine. Accompanied by a 7" X 9" glossy book portrait of Cox with facsimile signature and "Yours in Brownieland" inscription below a leaf from the June 1894 "Book News Portraits" No. 97 Volume 12. Fine. An outstanding pair ideal for display. unknown
Bookseller reference : 28557
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BROMET Geoffrey 1891 1983
Signature
British air vice marshal who commanded British forces in the Azores in World War Two. Large signature and date 1970 September 9 on a special heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Folkestone England. Fine. With original envelope. An uncommon autograph. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18947
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TRACY Arthur 1903 97
Autograph Letter Signed
This popular radio show singer made several films "The Big Broadcast" 1932 and "The Street Singer" 1937 that were especially popular in England. ALS 1p 5" X 8" n.p. 1990 January 23. Addressed to Richard. Fine. On a sheet bearing a rubber-stamped portrait of himself playing the accordian in his best-known film "The Street Singer" Tracy writes a fan. "In my 80s thank God I am still working sharing my joys & gifts with the world." unknown
Bookseller reference : 15718
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HACKETT Francis 1883 1962
Typed Letter Signed
Irish-born writer of books such as "Story of the Irish Nation" 1922 "Francis the First" 1935 and more. TLS 1p 5�" X 8�" Bethel CT 1949 April 10. Addressed to "N. MacN." Neil MacNeill of the "New York Times". Curious: "On returning from North Carolina I found the enclosed note from my Toynbee 'contact'. Very sorry it comes to nothing." Also notes MacNeill's election as an officer in the Dutch Treat Club "My congratulations on your Ascension to Glory." and notes "We are going to Europe the end of May -- by freighter." unknown
Bookseller reference : 23040
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BRIDGES Lloyd 1913 98
Inscribed Photograph Signed / Autograph Note Signed
The father of Jeff and Beau Bridges showed his versatility in television shows such as "Sea Hunt" and films ranging from the sublime "High Noon" 1952 to the ridiculous "Airplane" 1980. Color IPS 3�" X 5�" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Color closeup of a youthful Bridges nicely inscribed "Happy birthday Terry!" and signed across the top. Verso bears a gracious quirky ANS reading in part: "Your son Mark tells me you're a special fan of mine. I'm very thankful. Incidentally he must be quite a fine son. And he does love his mom." unknown
Bookseller reference : 26237
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HENDERSON Skitch 1918 2005
Signed Postal Cover
The popular bandleader and pianist was a regular on Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby's radio shows and was the original bandleader on Steve Allen's "Tonight Show" in the 1950s. Signed Postal Cover 6�" X 3�" cancelled in Henderson's hometown Halstad Minnesota on the date of his birth 27 January 1972. Single 8-cent U.S. flag stamp at upper right. Near fine. NOT a First Day Cover but an enterprising admirer had this cover cancelled at an appropriate place on an appropriate date hence the relevance. With original transmittal envelope and transmittal letter on Tulsa Philharmonic Orchestra letterhead from Henderson's secretary. unknown
Bookseller reference : 24316
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HAGEN Uta 1919 2004
Signature / Unsigned Photograph
The German-born actress and noted drama coach became legendary and won a Tony Award for her portrayal of Martha in "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf" 1963; she also won a Tony for "The Country Girl" 1951. Bold signature and date 24 February 1980 on a specially-prepared heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Near fine. With original envelope. Accompanied by a fine 8" X 10" glossy publicity photograph showing her in a later-life television role. unknown
Bookseller reference : 31157
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BANONIS Vince 1921 ?
Signature
All-American at University of Detroit then played center with the Chicago Cardinals 1939-41; wearer of three NFL Championship rings he was elected in 1986 to the College Football Hall of Fame. Bold signature heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1989 September 29. Very good. Single small smudge away from signature. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 28813
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