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BILLINGS, Henry (1901-85)
Original Ink-and-Wash Drawing
This New York painter and illustrator created many murals for the WPA; he is known for his penchant for machinery and all things mechanical in his work. Original ink-and-wash drawing unsigned heavy stock 12" X 12" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Minor age toning. Illustration from his 1950 book "Diesel-Electric 4030" New York: Viking Press a charming scene depicting a small town railroad station tucked into a hillside the station plaque identifies the city as Hudson New York a couple of idle porters sitting around with carts awaiting the next train some buildings and overpass in the background etc. A delightfully moody evocative piece. Very scarce. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 20469
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EMERY Benjamin V. 1848 1931
Signed Pencil Sketch
This Chicagoan was presumably a cartoonist though we find no details of his biography. Pencil sketch 1p 7½" X 10 3/4" n.p. n.d. Fine. Head and shoulders of two fellows apparently the same person: a scowling bald-headed fellow in long johns at left and the same character in hat and three-piece suit smoking a pipe. Self-portrait Signed "B.V. Emery -- / His Mark" at lower right. Affixed to lower left corner not affecting drawing is a 2½" X ½" "Chicago Daily News" obituary of Emery. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 28646
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BERRY, George L. (1882-1948)
Printed Document Signed
The long-time president of the International Pressmen and Assistants' Union of North America 1907-48 was appointed U.S. senator from Tennessee by that state's governor at the death of Senator Nathan L. Bachman in 1937 to complete his term but served only until 1938 failing in his bid for election. Printed DS 4pp rectos only 8" X 10½" n.p. 1936 December 12. Very good. Light even age toning; tiny staple hole at upper left corner of each not affecting text. "Excerpts from speech of Major George L. Berry Coordinator for Industrial Cooperation" a mimeographed press release intended "For Release / Morning Papers." In this NBC radio broadcast Berry addresses President Roosevelt's Council for Industrial Progress. Huge bold full signature using what must have been an enormous-nibbed fountain pen near the top of the first page. Most unusual in this format. A tremendous example from the height of his fame. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 28824
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MANN, Delbert (1920-2007)
Typed Letter Signed
This American film and television director was only the third director to win both an Academy Award and a Cannes Palme d'Or for the same film "Marty" 1955; other films include "Desire Under the Elms" 1958 "The Dark at the Top of the Stairs" 1960 "A Gathering of Eagles" 1963 and "David Copperfield" 1969. TLS 1p 8½" X 11" Los Angeles CA 1978 November 3. Addressed to noted Lincoln/Civil War scholar ARNOLD F. GATES 1914-93. Near fine. On "Richmond-Confederate Productions Inc." letterhead Mann chats with this friend from his days in New York in the 1950s. "I was involved in doing a television film during the early part of the summer" he writes "and then was off to Ireland where I spent the last two months preparing a film which unfortunately has collapsed because of a failure in the financing plans. So now I am back here not knowing for sure what I will be doing next but left free to try to catch up on my old correspondence! Maybe sometime we will be able to get the Robert E. Lee project off the ground. Money has been promised from various sources but as yet hasn't materialized. I have learned to count on nothing in this crazy business so it may happen with surprising suddenness or it may not happen at all." Signed simply "Del" in green marker. Mann directed a number of made-for-television movies around this time making it difficult to determine exactly which film he was filming "during the early part of the summer." And it seems this film involving General Lee never came to pass for nothing resembling this appears in the Mann filmography. An interesting letter. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 28288
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VOLPE, John A. (1908-94)
Signed Postal Cover
Republican governor of Massachusetts 1961-63 1966-69 who resigned to become Richard Nixon's secretary of transportation 1969-73; ambassador to Italy 1973-77. Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Portage Indiana on 17 July 1970. Fine. Single 4-cent "St. Lawrence Seaway" stamp 6-cent "Daniel Webster" stamp and 5-cent "Indiana Sesquicentennial 1816-1966" stamp at upper right. No decorative cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address. Volpe signs near the "sweet spot" large and bold in black fineline. Small portion of original transmittal envelope also present. Volpe attended the opening of the "Port of Indiana" in Portage on this date and hence the relevance of his signature on this piece -- and of stamps honoring Indiana maritime transportation and a Massachusetts favorite son. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 23514
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MARCEAU, Marcel (1923-2007)
Signature / Unsigned Photograph
Unquestionably the 20th century's most famous mime this French pantomimist toured the world for decades as "Bib" the character he created in 1947. "'Bip' / Marcel / Marceau" in thin black fineline together with his usual scrawled flower sketch on a 4" X 3" archival cream colored bookplate featuring a printed book border. Fine. Not gummed on verso and never affixed. Accompanied by a nice 8" X 10" black and white photograph a charming half-length portrait of a smiling Marceau in character as "Bip. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 28979
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HAILSHAM, Quintin Hogg, Lord Hailsham of St. Marylebone (1907-2001)
Signature
This British statesman a 2nd Viscount served as First Lord of the Admiralty minister of education Lord President of the Council chairman of the Conservative Party minister for science and technology and secretary of state for education and science; in 1970 he became a life peer and twice served as Lord Chancellor 1970-74 1979-87. Bold and handsome signature "Hailsham of St. Marylebone" in Hailsham's interesting calligraphy heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1976 November 26. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 19157
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BERGHOF, Herbert (1909-90)
Signature
This Austrian-born character actor appeared in numerous stage productions and was an influential drama instructor; he did do a few films though such as "Five Fingers" and "Cleopatra." Signature and date 1988 November 25 on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 18918
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FAYE, Joey (1910-97)
Signature
Popular stage comic who also appeared in films. Signature and date 1986 July 1 on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 18995
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DeBORBA, Dorothy (1925-?)
Signature and Inscription
This lesser-known member of the Hal Roach "Our Gang" comedy shorts "the kind of Our Ganger" says one critic "who never had a story built around her but who could steal a scene from a more seasoned member with a perfectly executed popeyed look or scowl"; a tiny brunette always wearing a large bow in her hair she appeared in a number of episodes between 1930 and 1933; ironically her last film appearance was as an autograph collector in the 1933 Jean Harlow film "Bombshell." Bold attractive "To Richard / Dorothy deBorba Haberreiten / 'Our Gang'" in purple fineline heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1990 January 24. Fine. With original envelope with recipient's address penned in her hand. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 19837
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BERLE, Milton (1909-2002)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Uncle Miltie" a prolific comedian who began in vaudeville and became America's top television personality with "The Milton Berle Show" 1948-56. Color IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Handsome half-length printed portrait wearing tuxedo and typically inane grin boldly inscribed and signed in a light portion at upper right in thickish black marker: "To Marshall / Bean / Love / Milton / Berle." A superb example. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 28976
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HART, Philip A. (1912-76)
Signature
So highly-regarded was this Michigan senator from Michigan that he earned the nickname "Conscience of the Senate." Bold signature heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.d. 1967 November 17. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 20097
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NAGEL, Conrad (1897-1970)
Typed Letter Signed
One of the founding fathers of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences this leading man was a romantic star of the 1920s and '30s; his work on the Motion Picture Relief Fund earned him a special Oscar in 1947. TLS 1p 7½" X 10½" Detroit MI 1932 March 24. Addressed to John A. Maloney of Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry. Very good. Faintly age toned with slightest bit of edgewear. On pictorial letterhead of the Book-Cadillac Hotel Nagel arranges a meeting. "I am opening at the Chicago Theatre. for a week's engagement." Large bold signature. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 15664
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BROWN, Joe E. (1892-1973)
Photograph Signed
American huge-grinned comedian and actor often remembered for his hilarious portrayal of millionaire Osgood Fielding III in "Some Like It Hot" 1959. PS newspaper 2" X 3½" n.p. 6/22/60." Very good. Mild inoffensive tape stain at each corner; slight bit of age toning. Small newspaper portrait a head-and-shoulders closeup in suit and bow tie and ever-present ear-to-ear grin boldly signed and dated in blue ballpoint across his chest. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 22819
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McCUTCHEON, John T. (1870-1949)
Signed Ink Drawing
Pulitzer prize-winning editorial cartoonist with the "Chicago Tribune" 1903-45. Signed ink drawing 14¼" X 18½" n.p. n.d. ca. World War One. Very good. Slightest bit of edgewear and mild soiling. Labeled "They've Changed Their Tune" by McCutcheon along the lower margin this two-panel cartoon concerns the volatile German military situation. The upper panel labeled "Before the War" depicts a suited man labeled "German Socialists" at left presumably a politician addressing the legislature raising his arm and proclaiming "These war preparations must end!" Three military figures stand at right in the foreground clutching their fists and glaring angrily at the speaker. The leftmost of them labeled "Prussian Autocracy" grumbles "He's becoming a menace to us!" Next to him stands "Militarism" and "Hohenzollerns." The lower panel labeled "Now" shows the same "German Socialists" figure front and center foreground a scroll under his arm labeled "Peace Proposal to Russian Socialists" and a picket sign he clutches reading "This War Must End!" He stares angrily at the same three military figures at the right who now appear worried and apologetic holding their hats politely in their hands. "Prussian Autocracy" says to him "You are our hope" and Militarism" adds "--our salvation." At left stands a crowd of civilians labeled "German People" who reach out desperately and implore "We want peace!" Handsomely accomplished and typically provocative a fine example of McCutcheon's artistic prowess and delight in exposing hypocrisy. Signed simply "McCutcheon" at lower right as usual. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 19209
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LAMONT Daniel S. 1851 1905
Signature
This New York politician became Grover Cleveland's private secretary in his first administration 1885-89 and secretary of war in his second administration 1893-97. Incredibly bold and choice "Daniel S. Lamont / Secretary of War" in thick black fountain pen heavy stock 4 3/4" X 3½" card n.p. n.y. Fine. Printed at top of this superb card is the circular seal of the "United States of America / War Office." A finer example cannot be found. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 24412
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de HARAK, Rudolph (1924-2002)
Signed First Day Cover
Influential American designer whose bewildering versatility led him to undertake designs for more than 350 paperback covers and shopping bags for the Met commissions ranging from the National Park Service to the Atomic Energy Commission exhibits for the 1970 Osaka World's Fair and the Egyptian Wing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art illustrations for "Esquire" magazine and for jazz album covers etc. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Philadelphia PA on 18 June 1981 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single de Harak-designed 18-cent "Professional Management" stamp at upper right. Fine. No decorative cachet; no distracting recipient's name/address. At lower left de Harak signs large and bold in black fineline dating it 8-13-81. With small portion of original transmittal envelope. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 26443
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KAYE, Darwood "Waldo" (Darwood Kenneth Smith) (1929-2002)
Double Signature
Alfalfa and Butch's competition for the affection of Darla was the snotty rich kid Waldo played in the "Our Gang" series by this American child actor from 1937 to 1940; later a Seventh-Day Adventist pastor he was killed in a hit-and-run accident. Nice double signature "Darwood 'Waldo' Kaye / D. Kenneth Smith -- Our Gang / Little Rascals" in blue ballpoint in Kaye's tiny script heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1988 September 20. Fine. With original envelope. Rather uncommon. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 26068
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RAMSEY, Simon (16th Earl of Dalhousie) (1914-99)
Signature
This British statesman and politician member of Parliament 1945-50 served as governor-general of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland from 1957 until its dissolution in 1963 when they became Zambia and Malawi. Large bold "Dalhousie" in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1973 October 22. Fine. With original envelope. Uncommon. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 18657
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SMITH, Charles Sprague (1853-1910)
Signature and Inscription
This American progressive reformer founded the People's Institute at Cooper Union in 1897 to educate the working classes -- when he wasn't busy with his day job as professor of German at Columbia University. "It gives me great pleasure to send my greetings to an appreciative auditor" and full signature in brown ink heavy stock 3¼" X 2¼" card New York NY 1894 February 2. Good plus. Moderate age toning; heavy mounting traces on verso; faint mounting trace at each corner. A decent example from this lesser-known but interesting reformer. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 26962
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SAWYER, Charles (1887-1979)
Signature
Secretary of commerce under Truman 1948-53 and ambassador to Belgium 1944-45. Bold signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1972 March 1. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 19083
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SACKS, Cal (1914-2003)
Signed First Day Cover
Prolific book and dust jacket illustrator often with McGraw-Hill. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Yorktown Virginia on 16 October 1981 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Two Sacks-designed 18-cent "Yorktown 1781" and "Virginia Capes 1781" stamps at upper right. Fine. No decorative cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address. Near the center in black fineline Sacks signs boldly. With small portion of original transmittal envelope. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 25851
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WINTER, Lumen M. (1908-82)
Signed Postal Cover
This renowned muralist created many pieces for the WPA in post offices and public schools; he was also a versatile sculptor and painter. Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" n.p. n.y. Single 3-cent "Labor Day" stamp at upper right. At lower left in black fineline Winter signs quite large and bold. NOT a First Day Cover but a choice example of this mural/mosaic created by Winter for the AFL-CIO headquarters in Washington DC. Small portion of original transmittal envelope also present. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 25304
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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. Exceptional PS 12" X 10" image area 8" X 5½" n.p. 1926. Very good. Minor surface soiling. Instead of the usual image of Lang as Jesus looking beatific this striking oblong shot depicts a pensive Lang at a potter's wheel and is captioned in German "Oberammergau: Anton Lang in His Ceramic Workshop." Lang signs boldly in a light area at the lower left of the image area and in a somewhat darker area at the lower right adds "Christ / 1900-10-22. / 1926." Small signed photos of Lang are routine but large and unusual poses such as this are quite scarce. Superb and unusual. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 31037
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DAVENPORT, John (? ?)
Autograph Document Signed fragmentary
Revolutionary War officer and early member of Congress. Fragmentary ADS 1p 5½" X 5½" Stamford Connecticut 17 June. Good. Clean and legible but archivally strengthened on verso at separating folds with edge chips along the bottom. Portion of a legal document a letter of attorney. Interesting and even fairly attractive despite condition. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 22699
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MONTGOMERY, Robert (1904-81)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Elizabeth "Bewitched" Montgomery's father was a popular leading man of the 1930s and '40s "Night Must Fall" "Here Comes Mr. Jordan" then turned to directing and politics. IPS 8" X 11" n.p. 1981. Near fine. Minor mounting traces on verso. Book photograph other images/text on verso a charming closeup mat-finish scene from an unidentified early film possibly the 1929 comedy "So This Is College" showing a really young Montgomery flirting with a besmitten young woman inscribed and signed along "All good wishes" and year in pale blue fineline in a light area at lower left. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 15933
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RONNE, Finn (1899-1980)
Signed First Day Cover
This Norwegian-born explorer and geographer led nine Antarctic expeditions the first in 1933 exploring over 3600 miles via dogsled; he proved that Antarctica is a continent; "Edith Ronne Land" he named after his wife and the "Ronne Ice Shelf" is named after him; he recorded his exploits in his 1961 memoir "Arctic Command." 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. At lower left beneath the postal cancellation Ronne signs large and bold in blue ballpoint. Below his handsome signature he inkstamped: "CAPTAIN FINN RONNE USNR / Military Commander - Scientific Leader / Ellsworth Station Edith Ronne Land / ANTARCTICA." He's also placed a large octagonal inkstamp on the cover's verso about the "International Geophysical Year." A superb signature on a superbly appropriate cover. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 24358
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TANDY, Jessica (1909-94)
Photograph Signed
English-born actress who won a Tony in 1948 for "A Streetcar Named Desire" and an Oscar in 1990 for "Driving Miss Daisy." PS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Fine. Glossy scene from an unidentified film showing Tandy with husband HUME CRONYN 1911-2003 signed by both. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 15715
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WILSON, Charles E. (1890-1961)
Partly-Printed Document Signed
Eisenhower's secretary of defense 1953-57 had unusual qualifications: he served as president of General Motors 1941-53. Partly-printed DS pencilled initials 1p 7¼" X 10½" n.p. n.d. 1939 June 12. Near fine. Updating form sent out by "Who's Who in America" for their 1940-41 edition printed on light orange stock with Wilson's clipped entry from the previous edition tipped to the central blank portion. Wilson approves this mini-biography with a bold "OK / C.E.W." This item comes with a fine 7" X 9" glossy news agency photograph of 1953 depicting Wilson addressing newsreel cameras outside the Senate Office Building. His nomination to the cabinet was recommended -- after he agreed to sell off all of his GM stock! unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 22666
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WAGNER, Robert F. (1877-1953)
Typed Note Signed
This politician is best known for the social legislation he pioneered as New York senator 1927-49 -- the National Industrial Recovery Act Social Security Act National Labor Relations Act or "Wagner Act" and the Wagner-Steagall Housing Act. TNS 1p 8" X 10½" Washington DC 1938 February 28. Addressed to Fred G. Giffoniello. Very good. Three-punched along left margin not affecting text. The New York politico pontificates in part: "I am very much interested in the education of the youth of our country as I believe there is no safer way to insure democracy then by training our boys to be useful and healthy citizens. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 27629
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RUSK Dean 1909 97
Inscribed Photograph Signed
U.S. secretary of state in the Kennedy and Johnson administrations. IPS 4" X 6" n.p. n.d. ca. early 1970s. Near fine. Closeup portrait boldly inscribed "With personal best wishes / to Terry / Dean Rusk. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 22621
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TRIPLER, Charles E. (1849-1906)
Signature
This New York scientist was not the first to satisfy the late 19th century obsession with liquifying air thus creating perpetual motion but he invented a liquid air machine that sought to make it practical and sought practical applications touring the United States to demonstrate it. Large bold handsome signature and "New York / Liquid Air" in brown ink heavy stock 3½" X 2½" card n.y. 1900. Very good. Mild age toning; mounting trace at each corner. Unusual. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 26950
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KING, Alan (1927-2004)
Signature and Inscription / Unsigned Photograph
Known as "The Last Angry Man of the Suburbs" called "the Jewish Will Rogers" by Jerry Stiller this comedian has also appeared in films and often on television; producer of Broadway plays and films. Bold attractive "Best of luck / to Donald Burnell / Alan King" in black fineline irregular-trimmed roughly oval 4" X 2 3/4" slip n.p. n.y. ca. 1965. Good plus. Four small scotch tape stains at edges slightly touching upon four letters. Comes with a superb 9" X 7" 1972 publicity photograph for King's ABC special "Aggravation Part XII" an informal closeup of King puffing a cigar. A great pair. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 22860
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BROWN, John Carter (1934-2002)
Signed First Day Cover
This American museum director oversaw the U.S. National Gallery of Art from 1969 to 1992 and made it the renowned institution it is today. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Lock Haven Pennsylvania on 2 August 1971 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single 8-cent "John Sloan American Artist" stamp at upper right. Fine. At lower left Sloan signs his usual small stylized signature in black fountain pen. With original envelope. Choice example of this influential figure's signature on an appropriate cover. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 24409
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COMPTON, Karl T. (1887-1954)
Typed Letter Signed
American physicist noted for his research on X-ray photography and photoelectricity. TLS 1p 5 3/4" X 7 3/4" Cambridge MA 1940 October 8. Addressed to noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar Arnold Gates 1914-93. Near fine. On letterhead of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology of which Compton served as president 1930-48 Compton sends thanks for "Your very kind note of birthday greetings. In these days where every one is so busy and there is so much to think about it is reassuring to know that personal relationships and kindly acts can still flourish." Comes with a superb 8½" X 9" half-length glossy portrait of Compton. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 15992
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COUSINS, Ralph B. (1891-1964)
Partly-Printed Autograph Document Signed
It is for developing the radio beam that this U.S. Army officer gained aviation immortality; during his long career he commanded Clark Field Fort Stotsenburg and the Santa Ana Western Flying Training Command. Partly-printed ADS 1p 7 3/4" X 3" Washington DC 1920 December 4. Very good. Several minor smudges. Check made out to the Army & Navy Club in the amount of $49.47 drawn on the Riggs National Bank. Usual cancellation perforations not affecting signature. Bank vignette at left. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 22250
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ROBSON, Flora (1902-84)
Signature / Unsigned Photograph
Noted British character actress mostly on stage -- more than 100 plays -- but also in such memorable films as "Wuthering Heights" and "Saratoga Trunk" for which she was nominated for best supporting actress Oscar. Uncommon signature in blue ballpoint on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card dated by her 24 June 1972 at upper right. Fine. With original envelope. Accompanied by a superb glossy black-and-white 10" X 8" still scene from the Errol Flyn swashbuckler "The Sea Hawk" showing Robson as Queen Elizabeth with Claude Rains and ladies-in-waiting. Evocative pair. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 15704
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KURALT, Charles (1934-97)
Signed Booklet
Paperback. 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. Signed booklet "Fire Engines & Fire Fighters" edited by Gertrude M. Struck Prairie du Chien WI: Fire Engines and Firefighters Spring 1972 a 24pp small 4to in stiff pictorial wrappers. Kuralt apparently brought his "On the Road" film crew to cover "The Great Fire Engine Race of America" event at which time he signed this heavily pictorial souvenir booklet chronicling this annual race and fire-related tidbits. Near fine. On the front cover which depicts an artist's rendering of a 19th century horse-drawn fire engine racing to a call he inscribes it bold and large at upper left "For Milt -- / best! / Charles Kuralt." Quite unusual and attractive. paperback
Riferimento per il libraio : 18457
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BAILEY, Pearl (1918-90)
Photograph Signed
Star of stage musicals such as "Hello Dolly" this entertainer appeared in a handful of films such as "Carmen Jones" "St. Louis Blues" and "Porgy and Bess." PS 5½" X 3½" n.p. n.y. Fine. Depicts Bailey in later years in gown and mortarboard on a graduation platform clutching a scroll -- presumably on honorary degree -- smiling and receiving applause. Boldly signed "Love / Pearl Bailey" in black fineline at upper left. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 23051
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CHICHESTER-CLARK, James D., Lord Moyola of Castledawson (1923-2004)
Signature
Irish noblemen and politician parliamentarian and cabinet minister; prime minister of Northern Ireland 1969-71. Bold signature simply "Moyola" per protocol in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1980 February 20. Fine. With original envelope and note from admirer on which Moyola pens "Returned herewith -- / Good wishes M." Interesting and unusual. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 21999
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TUCKER Lorenzo 1907 86
Signature
The Black Valentino" one of America's first black film stars. Bold signature dated 1985 August 27 on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Fine. With original envelope. Very uncommon. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 19133
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CLARK, Joseph L. (1901-90)
Signature
The first Democratic mayor of Philadelphia in 67 years 1952-56 went on to represent Pennsylvania in the U.S. Senate 1956-68. Bold full signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1971 April 18. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 21989
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MILLAND, Ray (1905-86)
Photograph Signed
Prolific Welch-born leading man of more than 120 films most notably "The Lost Weekend" 1945 Hollywood's first serious treatment of alcoholism. Color PS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Fine. Handsome heavy stock middle-aged closeup in period costume. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 15660
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FAIRBANKS, Douglas, Jr. (1909-2000)
Photograph Signed
This dashing star son of the swashbuckler and ex- of Joan Crawford appeared in many popular films of the 1930s and '40s "The Prisoner of Zenda" and "Gunga Din" among them. PS 3½" X 5½" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Glossy closeup of a silver-haired deeply-tanned Fairbanks boldly signed in rich brown ink. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 15605
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HAVEMYER, William F. (1804-74)
Autograph Letter Signed
This sugar refining mogul served as Democratic mayor of New York City 1845 1848; elected reform mayor in 1872 after helping uncover the "Tweed Ring." ALS 1p 7 3/4" X 9 3/4" New York NY 1845 August 5. Addressed to Cornelius W. Lawrence 1791-1861 collector of customs at the port of New York. Fine. Binding traces along left edge. Letter of recommendation for Jacob Arculasius "the son of one of our oldest and most respectable citizens." Integral address leaf in Havemyer's hand. Scarce. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 15404
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DANTE, Nicholas (1941-91)
Signature
This AIDS victim co-wrote "A Chorus Line" 1976 with James Kirkwood for which he won a Tony award. Uncommon signature heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1981 February 11. Fine. With original envelope. Uncommon. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 20898
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McMILLEN, Jack (1910-99)
Signed First Day Cover
New York City commercial artist whose noted works include "Three Sentinels" "A Black Jester" and a 1944 mural "Psychiatric Patients at Forest Glen" now hanging at the National Museum of Health and Medicine in Washington DC. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on 5 December 1973 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Green preprinted 10-cent "U.S. Postage" featuring the Liberty Bell at upper right. Fine. No ornamental cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address. At upper left in black ballpoint McMillen signs boldly. With small portion of original transmittal envelope. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 25836
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RABUT, Paul (1914-83)
Signed First Day Cover
American artist and illustrator known for tropical and Native American scenes. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in New York New York on 1970 May 6 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single Rabut-designed 6-cent "Haida Ceremonial Canoe" stamp at upper right. Fine. No decorative cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address. At lower right in blue ballpoint Rabut signs bold and handsome. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 25847
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BOBERTZ, Carl (?-?)
Signed Postal Cover / Typed Letter Signed
This past president of the Society of Illustrators 1965-67 specialized in artwork for illustrated paperback covers creating scintillating covers ranging from mainstream to mysteries. Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" n.p. n.y. NOT a First Day Cover but a mint example of Bobertz's 4-cent "Employ the Handicapped" postage stamp is affixed at upper right. At lower left in black ballpoint Bobertz signs large and bold. Accompanied by a TLS 1p 7¼" X 10½" New York NY 1969 October 28. Addressed to Paul Johnston. Near fine. Good content in which the artist discusses his 1960 stamp design. In part: "For quite a time the Employ the Handicapped stamp was used in this area in rehabilitation work and I am happy to see. that it is still useful. I have no idea of how many of these stamps were issued but the Post Office Department reprinted them twice." Small portion of original transmittal envelope present. A nice piece of postal history. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 25504
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DAVEY, Martin L. (1884-1946)
Typed Manuscript Signed
This Ohio democratic politician served that state as congressman 1918-21 and as their 53rd governor 1935-39. TMS 4pp onion skin sheets 8½" X 13 3/4" n.p. 1935 March 9. Very good. Small paper clip rust mark at upper left of first page. Original single-spaced typescript of the Ohio governor's irate speech titled "Radio Speech of Martin L. Davey Governor March 9th 1935" on the Federal Emergency Relief Administration programs within Ohio and his inability to exert any control over it. In part: "Many of you will recall that I made an issue of this relief situation in the campaign last year. I made a solemn promise to the people of Ohio to correct the abuses and to eliminate the waste and inefficiency. / .neither myself as Governor nor any agent of the State of Ohio has the slightest possibility of correcting any of the evils and waste and inefficiency that give rise to such wide-spread complaints. I am wholly unable to keep an earnest campaign promise to clean up this situation. / It is not my purpose to evade responsibility. I was perfectly willing to take all the blame that goes with executive power but when there is not the slightest power lodged in the Governor to correct the abuse and waste I am not willing to assume public responsibility for what is going on." A lengthy denunciation of the way in which New Deal programs were being carried out on the state level. Interestingly Davey's pre-gubernatorial business the Davey Tree Expert Company was one of the earliest to sponsor network radio programs -- thus Davey was well versed in the power of radio waves to influence constituents. Within weeks of taking office Davey -- whose tenure has been described as "one of the most extraordinary and bizarre periods in the annals of the Ohio governorship" -- began feuding with President Roosevelt. He accused the federal administration of relief in Ohio with being "cruel inhuman and wasteful" -- to which FDR accused Davey with corrupting relief efforts in Ohio. Roosevelt quoted federal relief administrator Harry L. Hopkins who maintained that Davey's campaign committee had solicited contributions to finance his inaugural ball from persons working with the Federal Relief Administration. Davey sought to have Hopkins arrested for criminal libel. Before the Ohio legislature Davey called Hopkins a coward and a liar and dared him to enter Ohio. This typescript clearly precedes this name-calling brouhaha for in it Davey discusses Hopkins and his agency in civil if not cordial terms. Chronologically this speech likely falls some time shortly after the beginning of the Davey-FDR feud and the FDR countercharges. Boldly signed by Davey at the conclusion. Fascinating and most unusual -- an important relic from this memorable Ohio political squabble. unknown
Riferimento per il libraio : 18072
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