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HALLGRIMSON, Geir (1925-90)
Photograph Signed
This long-time mayor of Reykjavik 1959-72 served as prime minister of Ireland from 1974 to 1978. PS 3 3/4" X 6" n.p. n.y. 1983 January 18. Fine. With original envelope and transmittal note from secretary. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 21996
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MUMFORD, L. Quincy (1903-82)
Signature
Librarian of Congress from 1954 to 1974. Full signature heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1980 June 6. Fine. With original envelope. Firm but somewhat tremulous. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 20904
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JOSLYN, Allyn (1905-81)
Signature
This grizzled character actor was heard in more than 3000 radio programs and seen in more than 100 films among them "Heaven Can Wait" "It Shouldn't Happen to a Dog" and "Titanic." Signature and date 1975 June 15 near the blank bottom margin of an admirer's 7½" X 3½" typed note to him. Very good. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 19015
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WILBUR, Ray Lyman (1875-1949)
Typed Note Signed
Herbert Hoover's secretary of the interior 1929-32 went on to serve as dean and chancellor of Stanford University's School of Medicine. TNS 1p 7" X 10½" Washington DC 1931 September 28. Addressed to George P. Hambrecht noted Lincoln scholar founder of the Lincoln Fellowship of Wisconsin and director of the Wisconsin State Board of Vocational Education. Near fine. "Thank you for your thoughtful kindness in sending me your appreciation of Abraham Lincoln. I am going to read it at my earliest opportunity." With original envelope. Comes with a fine 8" X 6" glossy news agency photograph of 1928 showing Republican presidential candidate Hoover with Wilbur and other trustees of Stanford University. A nice letter and a choice quite scarce period photograph. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 25976
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FRIEDRICH WILHELM IV 1795 1861
Signature
Incompetent king of Prussia prone to fits of insanity. Big bold signature clipped from the close of an ALS 5½" X 1½" n.p. n.y. Fine. Black bordered mourning stationery. A large flamboyant signature as eccentric as the man with partial words in his hand evident above the signature and three full lines in his hand in German on the verso and beneath this a pencilled identification by noted autograph dealer Charles Hamilton. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 22658
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ANDERSON, Clinton P. (1895-1975)
Signature / Unsigned Photograph
Secretary of agriculture under Truman 1945-48 and Democratic senator from New Mexico 1949-73. Bold signature in blue fountain pen heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1969 October 30. Fine. With original envelope. Accompanied by a superb vintage 8½" X 6½" glossy news agency photograph International News Photo. Fine. Issued on 9 April 1947 this informal half-length shot depicts Commerce Secretary Averill Harriman the chairman of the Economic Advisory Council and Agriculture Secretary Anderson chatting and smiling as they leave the White House. The original mimeographed caption sheet usually absent for printed on cheap newsprint is still present and in superb condition and captions this image: "Special Cabinet Meeting Weighs Rise in Prices" elaborating "President Truman met in a special meeting with his cabinet today and heard a full-dress discussion of the nation's economy but no immediate government action to halt the rise of high prices was decided upon." A scarce and desireable image. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 31199
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CARLSON, Frank (1893-1987)
Document Signed
This Republican politician was the only Kansas governor 1947-50 to also serve in the House of Representatives 1935-47 and the Senate 1950-69. DS 1p irregular 7½" X 17" n.p. Washington DC 1952 February 8. Very good. Evenly age toned throughout with couple of small scotch tape stains. Clipped from the "Congressional Record -- Appendix" of February 18 1952 this is the text of a patriotic speech titled "Lincoln Day Address by Hon. Frank Carlson of Kansas" delivered by Carlson in Brooklyn New York on February 18 1952 and is boldly signed at the top across the title along with "U.S. Senate / Kansas" in black fountain pen. The title introduction and beginning of the opening paragraph began on one page of this publication a piece 2½" X 3½" while the vast bulk of the speech appears on both sides of a single leaf A931 and A932 and several brief closing paragraphs run on another page a piece 2½" X 3"; these two small snippets have been neatly affixed at the start and finish so that the speech is presented as a single if odd shaped sheet with text front and back. From the collection of noted Lincoln scholar ARNOLD F. GATES 1914-93. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 29953
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STICKNEY, Dorothy (1900-98)
Signature and Inscription / Unsigned Program
This popular leading lady of the stage film and television starred on Broadway for several years with husband Howard Lindsay 1889-1968 in "Life with Father" who wrote the play with Russel Crouse based on Clarence Day's book. Handsome inscription and signature in black fineline dated by her 1974 February 21 on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Fine. With original envelope. Accompanied by a small 4to "Playbill" program for the October 21 1940 performance of "Life with Father" at The Empire Theatre in New York. 36pp illustrations numerous advertisements. Stiff tan wrapper features artist's rendering of Stickney and Lindsay and four children in their roles seated in a horse-drawn carriage. Very good. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 19070
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HARTLING, Poul (1914-2000)
Signature
Denmark's prime minister from 1973 to 1975 was a versatile diplomat and politician and served as the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees from 1978 to 1985; in 1981 he accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on their behalf. Signature in black fineline heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1987 December 11. Near fine. A tad light. With original envelope. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 26649
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BRINDLE, Melbourne (1904-95)
Signed First Day Cover
This Australian-born American artist and illustrator illustrated "Saturday Evening Post" covers World War Two war bond posters and a number of U.S. stamps and cards including the 1975 "World Peace Through Law" stamp. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in San Diego California on 1971 October 29 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Set of four "Historic Preservation" stamps at upper right. Near the bottom running almost the full length of the envelope Brindle signs large and bold in black ballpoint adding "Designer" afterward. Small portion of original transmittal envelope also present. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 25204
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SULLIVAN, Ed (1902-74)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Stiff television host whose pioneering "Ed Sullivan Show" 1948-71 served as a springboard for many stars. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Informal matte finish smiling pose with suitcoat draped over shoulder nicely inscribed "Hi Norman" and signed. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 16443
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METCALF, Lee (1911-78)
Two Signatures
Montana's bow to conservatism served the Senate from 1961 to 1978. Bold signature heavy stock 5" X 3" carded n.p. 1967 July 31. Fine. Accompanied by a heavy stock 5" X 4" printed transmittal card also signed by Metcalf. Near fine. With original envelope. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 19120
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WHITE, Elmo J. (?-?)
Signed Postal Cover / Autograph Note Signed
This American artist designed everything from postage stamps to World War Two patriotic posters such as "Know Your Merchant Fleet" and "Invent for Victory." Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" n.p. Washington DC n.y. 1969 October 10. Single 4-cent "Water Conservation" stamp at upper right. Fine. NOT a First Day Cover but simply an uncancelled unaddressed envelope bearing a mint example of White's stamp and at lower left signed large and bold by him in blue fineline. Also an ANS 1p heavy stock 6¼" X 3½" card n.p. 1969 October 10. Addressed to Paul Johnston. Near fine. "Thanks for your kind remarks about the 'WATER CONSERVATION' stamp." With small portion of original transmittal envelope. Most unusual. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 25763
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DAVIS, Bette (1908-89)
Color Photograph Signed
This major screen and later stage star of the 1930s and '40s starred in "Jezebel" for which she won the 1938 Academy Award. Color PS 7¼" X 11" n.p. n.d. Fine. Book photograph another image on verso a handsome reproduction of a film poster for Davis's 1938 "The Sisters" showing Davis cheek to cheek with Errol Flynn. Signed by her large and bold in black fineline at lower left. Superb image of her at the height of her fame signed later in life. Most unusual -- outstanding for display. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 15599
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GREY, Ralph Francis Almwick (Lord Grey of Naunton) (1910-99)
Signature
This British statesman served among other things as governor British Guiana 1958-64 governor of the Bahamas 1964-68 and the last governor of Northern Ireland 1968-73. Handsome signature "Grey of Naunton / Overbrook / Naunton Glov. / England" in blue fountain pen heavy stock 5" X 3" card 1975 July 4. Fine. With original envelope on which Grey inks "U.S.A. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 18659
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MEANY, George (1894-1980)
Signed Postal Cover / Unsigned Photograph
American labor leader; AFL-CIO president 1955-79. Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in New York NY on 16 August 1973. Near fine. Single 3-cent "Labor Day" stamp and 8-cent flag stamp affixed. No decorative cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address. NOT a First Day Cover but a clever admirer had this envelope bearing an appropriate labor-related stamp cancelled in Meany's hometown New York City on his birthday August 16 -- which Meany then signs large and bold in purple fineline on the "sweet spot." Quite nice. Accompanied by a superb and scarce vintage glossy 9" X 7" news agency International News Photos photograph. Very good. Slight bit of edgewear. Candid half-length photograph of Meany standing alongside a smiling President Eisenhower. The original usually-absent mimeographed text printed on cheap acidic paper is still present dated 21 November 1952: "George Meany secretary-treasurer of the American Federation of Labor right shown as he talked with President-elect Eisenhower at the general's Commodore Hotel headquarters today. Shortly after this conference news broke of the death today of William Green longtime president of the American Federation of Labor. Meany now looms large as possible candidate to succeed Green as head of the labor organization." An unusual signed cover and a choice desirable photograph. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 28815
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MUTCHLER, Dwight (1903-76)
Signed Postal Cover
This Ohio artist and sculptor painted "Wilbur and Orville Wright and Their Accomplishments" which graces the Ohio Statehouse. Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" n.p. n.y. NOT a First Day Cover but a mint example of Mutchler's 5-cent "West Virginia 1863-1963" stamp has been affixed at upper right. Fine. At lower left in black ballpoint Mutcher signs large and bold adding "Designer of W. Va. Stamp" below. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 25838
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CHANDOS Oliver Lyttelton ? 1972
Signature
First Viscount Chandos of Aldershot. Signature simply "Chandos" heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. dated 1968 July 2 in another hand. Fine. With TNS from secretary transmitting same. With original envelope. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 19970
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GRAUER, Ben (1908-77)
Typed Note Signed
American broadcast journalist and NBC commentator who covered world events for more than four decades. TNS 1p heavy stock 5½" X 3½" correspondence card New York NY 1950 August 30. Addressed to Owen Davies. Near fine. Requests a copy of this Chicago bookseller's Limited Editions Club sales list. Bold full signature. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 20927
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BRODRICK, William St. John Fremantle (1856-1942)
Autograph Letter Signed
This English statesman 1st Earl of Midleton and 9th Viscount Midleton held a wide array of important positions: member of Parliament 1880-1906 Under-Secretary of State for War 1895-98 member of the Privy Council 1897 Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs 1898-1900 Secretary of State for War 1900-03 and Secretary of State for India 1903-05. ALS 3pp lettersheet 4½" X 7" n.p. 1905 July 12. Addressed to Lady Cowper. Near fine. On fine stationery bearing an oval blind-embossed "House of Commons" seal on the first leaf Brodrick chats with an aristocratic lady about social matters. Reads in part: "We were so sorry to hear of Ld. Cowper's illness & trust he is really better. It must be such an anxiety." Bold and attractive. This came from the collection of Albert Johannsen author of "The House of Beadle and Adams and Its Dime and Nickel Novels" University of Oklahoma Press 1950 the definitive reference work and bibliography on the subject. Johannsen's original 8½" X 11" file folder bearing his printed "Collection of Albert Johannsen" label partly filled in by Johannsen accompanies this item. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 18025
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MacMILLAN, Donald (1874-1970)
Signature and Salutation
This American explorer accompanied Robert Peary on his 1908-10 North Pole expedition. Attractive "Most Sincerely Yours" and full signature heavy stock 5" X 3" card not lined n.p. 1929 November 4. Very good. Light age toning; small mounting traces on verso. Nice large example. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 20917
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d'ORSAY, Count (Alfred Guillaume Gabriel) (1801-52)
Autograph Letter Signed third person
Memorable French dilettante artist famed fop and hanger-on a legendary man of fashion and society wit who befriended royalty and nobility as well as Lord Byron and Benjamin Disraeli. Third person ALS 1p 4½" X 7" lightly tipped to heavy stock album leaf n.p. 1844 February 23. Very good. Lightly age toned. Interesting third-person note signed twice within the text. In part: "Count D'Orsay presents his compliments to Mr Crowley and thanks him very much for the Etching which is admirable -- Mr Landseer Saw it and is quite delighted with it. Count D'Orsay remembers very well having had the pleasure of being introduced to Mr Crowley by Prince Napoleon." Recipient is most likely Nicholas Joseph Crowley 1819-57 well known IRish portrait painter who resided in London. Landseer of course refers to Edwin Landseer 1802-73 English artist famed for his paintings and sculptures of animals. d'Orsay was well known as a fanatical supporter of all things Bonaparte. Prince Louis Napoleon later Emperor Napoleon III was often hosted at d'Orsay's fashionable residence in London and it may have been during one of these visits that the Prince introduced d'Orsay to Crowley. Quite handsome letter signed two times in the third person with interesting references. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 29322
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MURPHY, George (1902-92)
Signature
California senator who also won an Oscar 1950 for the musical films he made in Hollywood in the 1930s and '40s. Signature heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.d. 1970 March 10. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 19093
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WILSON, Francis (1854-1935)
Signature
One of the most famous actors and hoofers of his day often remembered for the play "The Bachelor's Baby" which he both wrote and starred in; noted president of the Actors' Equity Association 1913-21 which won a famous strike in 1919 under his direction; authored the highly-regarded "The Eugene Field I Knew" 1898 a memoir of his poet friend. Large bold signature and "1919" in dark brown fountain pen heavy stock 5½" X 3½" card n.p. Near fine. Superb example signed during this most eventful year of his life. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 19319
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PRIEST Ivy Baker 1905 75
Signed Business Card / Unsigned Photograph
As Treasurer of the United States during the Eisenhower administration 1953-61 Priest's printed signature appeared on many millions of pieces of U.S. currency. Full signature on her 3½" X 2" business card Sacramento CA n.y. Near fine. Small smudge to "t" in "Priest"; small show-through at upper center from tiny tape stain on verso. Handsome card as California state treasurer a position she held from 1967 until her death bearing the gold state seal at upper left. Uncommon in this form and accompanied by a 7" X 9" glossy black-and-white news agency photograph a March 8 1953 closeup of her handing a one dollar bill to another woman with original paper label affixed to verso describing the scene: "U.S. Treasurer Ivy Baker Priest left presents a dollar bill bearing her autograph to director Alma K. Schneider of the U.S. Mint at Denver during an inspection trip. The one-dollar bill is one of the first printing to bear signatures of GOP treasurer and secretary of the treasury in 20 years." Very good. A bit edgeworn with small closed tear at upper margin. A nice very displayable pair. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 16067
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KNOX, Frank (1877-1944)
Typed Note Signed
The publisher of the "Chicago Daily News" from 1931 showed his versatility when he became a Republican presidential candidate briefly in 1936 and accepted FDR's appointment as Secretary of the Navy in 1940. TNS 1p 8½" X 11" Chicago IL 1938 January 15. Addressed to George F. Robinson. Very good. Informs this Chicago businessman that "I have so many demands upon me in other directions that I am unable to make the contribution you request at this time." Large attractive signature. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 18062
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BRIGHT, Jesse D. (1812-75)
Signature
This Indiana senator 1845-62 was expelled from the Senate for treason when a letter from him to Jefferson Davis proposing a firearms trade was discovered aboard a captured gun trader; he was the 14th and last senator expelled during the Civil War -- and only one have been expelled since. Large bold clipped signature in brown ink 4" X 1¼" tipped to another sheet n.p. n.y. Near fine. On a darkish tan stock thus perhaps clipped from an envelope. Nice example. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 29940
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BALLEW Smith 1902 84
Signature
One of Hollywood's first singing cowboys a major Western star in such 1930s films as "Roll Along Cowboy" and "Hawaiian Buckaroo." Handsome signature and sentiment dated 1973 December 13 on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 18908
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BAILEY, Worth (?-?)
Signed Postal Cover / Autograph Letter Signed
Noted Virginia artist-historian often associated with Mount Vernon and designer of the 1949 U.S. air mail stamp celebrating Alexandria's 200th birthday. Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" n.p. n.y. Single 6-cent "Alexandria Virginia Bicentennial" stamp at upper right. Fine. NOT a First Day Cover. At lower left in bold black ink Bailey signs. Accompanied by an ALS 1p 8½" X 11" Alexandria Virginia 1970 February 14. Addressed to Paul Johnston. Near fine. Good content concerning this stamp reading in part: "One might safely say that the concept and substance of the stamp was a case of design by committee; that it had something to say however is gratifying in the way you are using graphic materials to illuminate American history. Both buildings I am happy to report still survive despite a brush with urban renewal." With original envelope. Nifty bit of postal history. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 25520
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SCOURBY Alexander 1913 85
Signature
Primarily a character actor of the stage Scourby appeared in a few films such as "Giant" 1956. Bold signature and date 1972 February 27 on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 29258
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HUSSEY, Ruth (1911-2005)
Signature
The early 1940s saw some of this actresses best work: "Northwest Passage" "The Philadelphia Story" for which she received an Oscar nomination "H.M. Pulham Esq" and "The Uninvited." Bold signature dated 1989 February 2 on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 19124
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SOTHERN, Ann (1909-2001)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Popular actress and comedienne who starred in the "Maisie" series and later in two popular television shows. Color IPS 8¼" X 11" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Heavy stock book photograph another image on verso a glorious color glamour pose showing her reclining on a sofa with huge floral arrangement behind her circa 1940s inscribed and signed large and bold in vivid green ink "to Terry Kocsett / Best wishes / Ann Sothern." Superb image of her at the height of her fame -- quite appealing. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 14808
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McCUTCHEON, John T. (1870-1949)
Signed Ink Drawing
Pulitzer prize-winning editorial cartoonist with the "Chicago Tribune" 1903-45. Original signed ink drawing 14½" X 19" n.p. 1931. Very good. Very minor and bit of soiling. Labeled "Cartoons of the Day" in cursive by McCutcheon on the lower margin followed by three subtitles this handsome three-panel piece contains three unrelated topics. The top panel titled "No time to waste" celebrates aviator Wiley Post and navigator Harold Gatty's June 1931 record-breaking eight-day flight around the world. At Left Post's plane the "Winnie Mae" is about to land and Post leans out holding up two fingers and shouting "Lunch for two!" From a building at right labeled "October Field Moscow" three waiters rush each carrying a large platter one labeled "Zakuski" another "Cabbage Soup" and the third "Cucumbers". Moscow was one of fourteen stops the pair made on their famed flight. The middle panel titled "The Grave Digger gets a big surprise" must have been occasioned by an unexpected rise in the stock market. Next to a street sign showing "Broad" and "Wall" streets a wide-eyed bear rushes away from a tombstone dropping his shovel and exclaiming "Great Scott! He seems to be alive!" The tombstone reads "Mr. Bull / Fatally / Injured / in October / and November / 1929" and a dazed bull is pulling itself up out of the whole. The lower panel titled "When an Idealist runs up against a Realist" shows a puzzled Uncle Sam scratches his chin and reads a cable: "Cablegram / French Proposals / on Debt Moratorium / U.S. to Sacrifice $250000000 / Germany Gets the Benefit / on Only $150000000. / France Sacrifices / Nothing." To the right a sweaty little man gazes at a wall thermometer that's clearly rising pushing up his hat labeled "ADT" to mop his brow and exclaim "Whew!" Signed simply "McCutcheon" at lower right as usual. A delightful trio. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 18030
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HARE, Robertson (1891-1979)
Signature
British comic actor who played "the put-upon little man" in popular comedies of the 1930s and '40s such as "Rookery Nook." Tremulous old-age signature dated 1976 August 26 on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Very good. Ink somewhat light with small skips. Comes with an ALS from Hare's assistant explaining that "he suffered a stroke about 6 months ago." With original envelope. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 19002
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FONTANNE, Lynn (1887-1983)
Photograph Signed
Legendary British-born stage star of countless productions with American husband Alfred Lunt; occasionally made film appearances. PS 7½" X 11" n.p. n.d. Very good. Book photograph a glossy black-and-whitehalf-length closeup showing Fontanne and Lunt as an elderly couple in the 1949 play "I Know My Love" boldly signed by her in black fineline in a light area at lower right. Charming and unusual signed in later life. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 15608
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HOPKINS William R. 1869 1961
Signature
Known as "Chautauqua Bill" this Cleveland mover-and-shaker was an American politician who served as Cleveland's first city manager 1924-29 in which capacity he wielded great power and envisioned the then-radical idea of a city airport -- now named in his honor the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. Bold attractive signature in black fountain pen heavy stock 4" X 2¼" card n.p. n.y. Near fine. Unusual. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 23209
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DURANTE, Jimmy (1893--1980)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Da Schnozz" beloved piano-playing comedian of vaudeville Broadway radio film and television. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. ca. 1960. Near fine. Light tape stain at each corner. Heavy stock matte finish portrait a typical grinning head shot adjusting his tie placed within a large darkened profile that shows off his proboscis to good effect. Boldly inscribed in blue ballpoint in a light area left of center "To / Donald / my very / Best / Wishes / Jimmy Durante." Charming. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 30615
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GORDON Huntley 1886 1956
Inscription and Signature
Canadian silent film actor prolific throughout the 1920s and '30s; portrayed Joan Crawford's father in "Our Dancing Daughters" 1928 and Sir John Randolph in "Daniel Boone" 1935. Bold "Best of luck / from / Huntley Gordon / Sept. 16th 1930" in black fountain pen on a pristine pink 6" X 3 3/4" autograph album leaf n.p. Near fine. No place indicated but from the collection of noted collector Preston Sawyer 1899-1968 California journalist and historical writer who obtained this in San Francisco. A handsome example. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 25817
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KIRKLAND, Muriel (1903-71)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
This popular actress of the 1930s "Fast Workers" "Cocktail Hour" "Hold Your Man" "The White Parade" etc. also made television appearances such as the 1965 series "The Nurses" throughout the '50s and '60s. IPS 11" X 14" n.p. n.d. ca. mid-1930s. Near fine. A superb sepia-tone head-and-shoulders glamour pose of a young and coy-looking Kirkland inscribed in black fountain pen at lower right "For: Mrs. Wright / Affectionately / Muriel." "Mrs. Wright" was the wife of novelist Harold Bell Wright 1872-1944 author of such popular moralizing fiction as "The Shepherd of the Hills" and "The Winning of Barbara Worth." Also signed lightly at lower left by the photographer "D'Gaggeri / Wilshire Blvd." A striking and lovely portrait of this starlet in a size seldom seen. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 24728
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CASEY, Richard G., Baron (1890-1976)
Signed First Day Cover
This Australian politician and diplomat was the first Australian ambassador to the United States 1940-42 Governor of Bengal 1944-46 and the 16th Governor-General of Australia 1965-69. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Washington DC on 23 June 1971 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single 8-cent "Antarctic Treaty 1961-1971" stamp at upper right. Fine. Near the center the Baron pens a large bold "Casey" in black fineline. Casey served as chief of Australia's delegation to the ratification of the important Antarctic Treaty making this an especially appropriate cover and a choice signature. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 24448
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KIRBY, Durward (1912-2000)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
This genial television personality and comic served as second banana on "The Gary Moore Show" for many years and as co-host with Allen Funt on "Candid Camera" 1961-66. IPS 7" X 9" n.p. n.y. Near fine. Smiling head-and-shoulders portrait in suit and tie nicely inscribed and signed in blue fineline in a light portion at upper left: "To Donald -- / best wishes / Durward Kirby. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 26885
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ZABLOCKI, Clement J. (1912-83)
Signature
This Wisconsin representative 1949-83 chaired the House Foreign Affairs Committee 1977-83. Bold signature and "M.C. / 4th District of Wisconsin" in blue fountain pen on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1970 April 20. Near fine. With original envelope. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 19095
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HAVER June 1926 2005
Signature
Nickname "The Pocket Grable" this blonde starlet of the 1940s and '50s known for the 1953 film "The Girl Next Door"; wife of Fred MacMurray. Attractive signature heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1980 n.d. Fine. A handsome example in bold dark pink. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 18171
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NELSON, Gene (1920-96)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
All-around actor singer dancer and director of stage and screen; films include "Oklahoma" and "Three Sailors and a Girl." IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Fine. Striking matte finish scene from Oklahoma showing Nelson doing a rope trick boldly and largely inscribed in thick marker "To Terry / Fondly / Gene Nelson." Uncommon. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 15656
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HUMPHREY, George M. (1890-1970)
Signature / Unsigned Photograph
This high-power attorney and business executive gave up a $300000 position to accept a $22500 position when he became Eisenhower's treasury secretary 1953-57. Bold signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1969 June 17. Fine. With original envelope. Signed only seven months before his death. Accompanied by a superb original black-and-white glossy 1953 news agency photograph International News Photo 9" X 7". Original mimeographed newsprint text sheet present and tipped to verso as issued. Fine image showing Humphrey half-length seated at his desk reaching for the intercom. Titled "New Treasury Secretary at Work" the text reads in part: "Secretary of the Treasury George Humphrey is shown at his desk yesterday as he formally took over the Treasury Department." A choice vintage photograph itself scarce and desireable. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 27416
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AMES, Fisher (1758-1808)
Autograph Note unsigned / Initialed Signature
The greatest of all Federalists the one who organized the Federal Party was a Massachusetts representative famed for his 1796 speech defending Jay's Treaty. Unsigned AN with initialed signature tipped on 1p 7½" X 3½" n.p. n.d. Very good. Odd fragment apparently from a legal agreement concerning a house reading in part: "1st. that you agree in the interpretation I have put on the expression of 'a convenient house' as meaning also convenient outhouses and garden." An initialed signature has been tipped in at the close of this partial document which has been tastefully double matted alongside a lovely 5½" X 8" period steel engraved portrait of Ames and engraved brass plaque and framed in a ½" antiqued silver frame overall dimensions 19" X 12". Very attractive and scarce. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 16157
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FLEMMING, Arthur S. (1905-96)
Signed First Day Cover
Eisenhower's Secretary of Health Education and Welfare 1958-61 also served as president of the University of Oregon 1961-68 and chairman of the 1971 White House Conference on Aging. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Washington DC on 15 November 1971 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single preprinted "White House Conference on Aging 1971" postage at upper right. Fine. No decorative cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address. At lower left Flemming signs handsomely in blue ballpoint. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 24308
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LE ROY, Hal (1913-85)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Song-and-dance man featured in a couple dozen films of the '30s and '40s such as "Too Many Girls" 1940 and "The Prisoner of Swing" 1938. Early IPS 8" X 10" n.p. 1934. Very good. Half-length portrait in suit and tie of a very young Le Roy boldly inscribed at lower left "To 'Jean' / Best wishes / to you / Sincerely / Hal Le Roy / '1934.'" Exceptionally early for by 1934 Le Roy only had a few film appearances under his belt. Attractive. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 17975
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LANG, Anton (1875-1938)
Photograph Signed
German wood carver and potter turned stage star famed for his portrayal of Jesus in the Oberammergau Passion Play in 1900 1910 and 1922; so broad was his fame that he even appeared on the front cover of "Time" magazine in 1922. PS 3½" X 5½" n.p. n.d. Very good. Picture postcard sepia-tone portrait of an artist's rendering of Lang as Jesus gazing soulfully downward boldly signed in black fountain pen on the light lower margin. Address and message portion on verso blank. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 31156
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TAFT, Martha Wheaton Bowers (1891-?), and TAFT, Robert, Jr. (1917-93)
Photograph Signed
Wife and "right hand man" of "Mr. Republican" Robert A. Taft 1889-1953. influential Ohio senator and son of President William Howard Taft; Robert Jr. was son of Martha and Robert and also served Ohio as U.S. senator. PS 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. 1955. Very good. Handsome glossy print of renowned Canadian photographer Yousuf Karsh's portrait of Robert A. Taft signed on the white lower margin by Martha Taft and at upper left in a grey background area by son Robert Jr. who adds "Wish Best Wishes." Accompanied by a TLS from Martha Taft's long-time assistant Darrah Dunham Wunder 1p 6" X 7½" Cincinnati OH 1955 January 30. Addressed to Gerald L. Arnholt. Near fine. Mrs. Taft suffered a paralyzing stroke in 1949 leaving only her right arm without paralysis; Wunder moved in with the family to help tend to her. In this moving letter to an admirer she recounts the situation and this photograph. In part: "Mrs. Taft is still too ill to write letters. She did manage to sign her name to the photograph of the Senator I am sending you. I also had young Bob autograph it up in the left hand corner. You may remember that Bob Jr. is in the Ohio Legislature having been elected last Fall. He ran 3600 votes ahead of the ticket although it was the first time he had ever been a candidate. Mrs. Taft had a gall bladder operation last September and her recovery is very slow. She now sits up for an hour or two a day but is far from well. We all appreciate the high tribute you pay Senator Taft. He was a wonderful person and it is very difficult to be reconciled to his loss." Signed in full. A most unusual and uncommon portrait -- quite scarce in itself even unsigned as an original Karsh print -- made even more unusual by the signatures of Taft's wife and son. A delightful piece of Ohio history. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 27456
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