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BETTIS Tom born 1933
Signature
This Purdue University football star was chosen by the Green Bay Packers in the first round of the 1955 NFL draft playing there under Vince Lombardi until 1961; he also played for the Pittsburgh Steelers 1962 and Chicago Bears 1963. Bold signature in black fineline heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1974 September 26. Near fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 29486
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STEVENSON Burton E. 1872 1962
Autograph Manuscript Signed
This American journalist "New York Tribune" 1891-93 etc. went on to become a bestselling writer of detective fiction and a compiler of popular poetry anthologies such as "The Home Book of Verse"; a few of his many titles include "Affairs of State" 1906 "American Men of Action" 1913 and "A King in Babylon" 1923. AMS mostly pencil 1p 11" X 8�" Chillicothe OH 1923 March 30. Near fine. Handsome and bold pencilled draft of the first page of Chapter XIV of an unidentified work of fiction. In the upper left corner Stevenson inscribes it boldly in black fountain pen: "To / Albert Johannsen / with the compliments / of / Burton E. Stevenson / Chillicothe Ohio / March 30 1923." Johannsen authored "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 and his original 8�" X 11" file folder bearing a printed "Collection of Albert Johannsen" label partly filled in by Johannsen is also present. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18132
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VENTURA Lino 1918 87
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Italian actor active from the 1950s but best remembered in this country for "The Valachi Papers" "Wild Horses" and "The Wise Guys." IPS 4" X 6" n.p. n.d. Fine. Handsome informal portrait inscribed "To Richard C. Laade / Lino Ventura." unknown
Bookseller reference : 15731
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SMITH William A. 1918 89
Signed First Day Cover
This American artist is often remembered for his friendship with Carl Sandburg which resulted in his striking 1968 U.S. postage stamp; other stamps include his award-winning 1972 "Sidney Lanier." Signed First Day Cover 6� X 3�" cancelled in New Orleans Louisiana on 28 September 1973 and with "First Day of Issue" stamped. Four connected Smith-designed "Rise of the Spirit of Independence" stamps at upper right. Near fine. No decorative cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address. At lower left in black fountain pen Smith signs handsomely. Original transmittal envelope present. unknown
Bookseller reference : 25857
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CASTLEMAN Clydell 1913 98
Signature
Known as "Slick" this pitcher debuted with the New York Giants in 1934 remaining there until retiring in 1939. Signature in black ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. Near fine. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19710
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UHLE George 1898 1985
Signature
Early pitcher debuted 1919 with the Cleveland Indians and Detroit Tigers. Large bold signature and date 1973 May 18 on a special heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Cleveland OH. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18332
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EAGLE Don 1925 66
Inscribed Photograph Signed
This Canadian Native American wrestler known as "Marvelous Mohawk" was one of the greatest box office attractions of the early days of televised wrestling; he won the best-of-three-falls AWA World title in 1950 but had it taken away three days later in a controversial incident during a match with Gorgeous George; he died at age 41 of a self-inflicted gunshot wound an apparent suicide. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. ca. 1960. Very good. Small chip at lower left corner not affecting image. Full-length publicity portrait of Eagle in Indian costume and full headdress posing somberly with arms outstretched; appropriate Indian props alongside him include a birch bark drum atop an Indian blanket In a light portion to the right of his torso Eagle inscribes it boldly in blue ballpoint: "Good Hunting / Chief Don Eagle." Quite handsome and quite scarce. One of wrestling's early greats a suicide at age 41. unknown
Bookseller reference : 20657
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SALVAYRE Gaston 1847 1916
Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
This French composer and music critic won the prestigious Prix de Rome for composition in 1872 and is known for his symphonic pieces operas and ballet music. AMuQS 1p 10�" X 7" Paris France 1902 April 2.Very good. Three very full intricate lines of music from "Benediction Nuptiale" titled by the composer in black ink and inscribed and signed in French for Marcel Fouquier dated Paris 2 April 1907. unknown
Bookseller reference : 28664
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HOCKEY Trevor ? 1987
Signature
British midfielder with Sheffield United Norwich and Aston Villa. Signature in black ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.d. postal cancellation 1977 July 25. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19866
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JOY C. Turner 1895 1956
Typed Note Signed
Noted U.S. Navy admiral during World War Two and the Korean War commanding heavy cruisers; later superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy 1954-56. TNS 1p 7�" X 10" Munsan-ni Korea 1952 January 23. Addressed to Jerry Arnholt. Very good. �" separation at original fold upper left archivally closed on verso. Writing on decorative letterhead of the "Commander U.S. Naval Forces Far East" out of San Francisco Joy joyously complies with an autograph request. An attractive war-date example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 27381
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SCHACHT Al 1892 1984
Signature
This Washington Senators pitcher debuted 1919 later became a famed baseball clown. Bold signature in medium turquoise green marker heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1980 September 5. Fine. With original envelope. Handsome -- and uncommon. unknown
Bookseller reference : 23134
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WINDOM William 1827 91
Signature
This treasury secretary 1881 1889-91 was also a Minnesota senator. Large clipped signature 3" X 1�" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Typical fluid "W. Windom." unknown
Bookseller reference : 20095
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McMURTRY R. Gerald 1906 1988
Autograph Letter Signed
American historian director the Louis A. Warren Lincoln Library and Museum from 1956 to 1973 and author of more than 200 articles pamphlets and books about Lincoln. ALS 3pp separate leaves 8�" X 11" Lincoln Memorial University letterhead Harrogate TN 1941 July 11. Addressed to noted Lincoln scholar ARNOLD F. GATES 1914-93. Near fine. McMurtry replies graciously to some huge research questions the young scholar must have posed. In part: ".your questions will be rather difficult to answer off hand. The questions to be properly answered would require weeks of research work. I would advise you to get a good history of Ohio Nicolay & Hay's 'Complete Works of Abraham Lincoln' and Daniel J. Ryan's 'Lincoln and Ohio' from the public library in Cleveland. In these books you will find most of the answers to your questions. I will be glad to help you on any technical questions that may confront you in your research work on Nancy Hanks." Accompanied by a fine modern 8�" X 11" reproduction of a line drawing head-and-shoulders portrait of McMurtry. unknown
Bookseller reference : 28714
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FONDA Henry 1905 82
Signature and Inscription / Unsigned Photograph
This Hollywood mainstay -- Jane and Peter's pop Bridget's granddad -- excelled at portraying Average Joe heroic characters in such classics as "The Grapes of Wrath" and appeared in many memorable films such as "The Ox-Bow Incident" 1943 "Twelve Angry Men" 1957 and "On Golden Pond" 1981 for which he won an Oscar. Bold "To Donald / All Good Wishes / Henry Fonda" in thick blue fountain pen on an irregular roughly oval-shaped 4" X 2�" slip n.p. n.y. Good plus. In addition to add trimming there are several small scotch tape stains at the edges not affecting signature and only slightly touching the "T" in "To." Accompanied by a superb glossy 8" X 10" publicity photograph from the 1947 film "The Fugitive" a half-length portrait of Fonda in white shirt and tie gazing over the back of the chair in which he's seated. Despite condition and shape a respectable signature example and a fabulous image. unknown
Bookseller reference : 22812
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EAGLE Don 1925 66 and EAGLE Chief War 1899 1979
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Father and son Canadian Native American wrestlers: Chief War Eagle was a moderately successful pro wrestler but his son Don "Marvelous Mohawk" Eagle was one of the greatest box office attractions of the early days of televised wrestling; he won the best-of-three-falls AWA World title in 1950 but had it taken away three days later in a controversial incident during a match with Gorgeous George; he died at age 41 of a self-inflicted gunshot wound an apparent suicide. Extremely unusual oversize IPS heavy stock 16" X 20" n.p. n.d. ca. 1960. Near fine. Handsome matte-finish full-length portrait of a seated Chief War Eagle in full Indian headdress with his son in his Indian-theme wrestling getup sitting on his knee. Across his chest Chief War Eagle inscribes it boldly in blue ballpoint: "Best Wishes / Chief War Eagle." As he writes across an Indian vest with decorative beadwork the contrast is good but not superb. Across his mostly-bare chest Don Eagle also inscribes boldly in blue ballpoint: "Good Hunting / Don Eagle." This most unusual item was likely created for some promotional purpose but it bears no photographer's credit or other markings recto or verso. Choice vintage piece from the "Golden Age of Wrestling" -- the pose is well known though it's likely one of a kind in this large format. Very scarce father and son combination. Perfect for display. unknown
Bookseller reference : 20353
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MARTINEZ Enrique 1926 98
Signature
Ballet dancer with the American Ballet Theater 1947-80. Attractive signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1985 June 3. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 29062
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BOLL Frank "Buzz" 1911 90
Autograph Note Signed
The Fillmore Flash" Canadian ice hockey star who played left wing for the Toronto Maple Leafs New York Americans Brooklyn Americans and Boston Bruins between 1933 and 1944. ANS "Buzz" 1p 5" X 3" n.p. n.y. 1981. Addressed to Richard. Fine. Cordial note to an admirer: "I feel honored to think you would want my autograph after so many years. unknown
Bookseller reference : 26713
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FOX Della 1870 1913
Signature and Inscription
This blond American singer and actress was a great favorite on musical stages throughout the 1890s. Bold "Cordially Yours" and signature in thick brown ink heavy stock 3�" X 2�" card n.p. n.y. 1894. Good plus. Moderately age toned; heavy mounting traces on verso. unknown
Bookseller reference : 26914
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KAMM Willie 1900 88
Signature
Third baseman with the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Indians debuting in 1923. Bold handsome signature in black fineline heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1973 July 23. Fine. Tipped to the lower right of this card is a 1 3/8" X 1 7/8" glossy modern color reproduction of an early baseball card of Kamm showing him in a batting pose -- making this somewhat of a signed photograph. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19164
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BENTON Curtis 1885 1938
Inscription and Signature
This silent film actor turned screenwriter in the 1920s and his credits include W.S. Van Dyke's "Half-a-Dollar Bill" 1924 and Hoot Gibson's "The Phantom Bullet" 1926. Bold and nice "Stay away from all the / 'Eves' --.-- they are full / of apple-sauce / Curtis Benton / K.N.X." on a beige 6" X 3 3/4" autograph album leaf n.p. n.y. Though place and date not indicated this was obtained by noted collector Preston Sawyer 1899-1968 California journalist and historical writer in San Francisco around 1930. Benton went into radio announcing after talkies took over from silent films so "K.N.X." is likely a radio station reference. unknown
Bookseller reference : 25825
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MERSEREAU Violet E. ? ?
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Silent film actress. Large bold signature heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. Very good. A fun flamboyant example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 23026
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GROOM Victor E. ? 1990
Signature
Knighted English air marshal commander-in-chief of the Middle East Air Force. Handsome "Victor Groom / Air Mshl." and date 1987 November 10 on a special heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. London England. Fine. With original envelope. Uncommon. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18874
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VAN OSDEL Robert L. ? 1987
Signature
Olympic silver medalist 1932 in the high jump. Bold full signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1984 June 20. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19261
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EVANS Don 1917 2005
Photograph Signed
One of the most enduring of all the old-timers this "Golden Age of Wrestling" legend turned pro in the 1930s and held several titles; he battled most of the early heavyweight champions such as Bill Longson Lou Thesz and Don Eagle; nicknamed "Dirty Don" he is remembered for marathon matches that often turned into bloodbaths. PS 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. ca. 1960. Very good. Slightest bit of corner wear. Bizarre full-length portrait of Evans in wrestling trunks and flipflops assuming a fearsome stance and wild-eyed maniacal glare. At center right against a blank background he inscribes it large and bold in blue ballpoint: "Best Wishes / Don Evans." unknown
Bookseller reference : 20456
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CHARPENTIER Raymond 1880 1960
Autograph Letter Signed
This noted French composer collaborated with Sergei Diaghilev on many Ballets Russes productions; also a well-known music critic. ALS in French 1p 4 3/4" X 7" n.p. 1930 February 28. Near fine. On letterhead of the "Comedie Francaise" Charpentier notifies American expatriate pianist and music critic Irving Schwerke 1893-1975 of his appointment as director of a music journal. Very uncommon and a lovely vintage example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 25040
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LAWSON Alfred "Roxie" 1906 77
Signature
This pitcher debuted in 1930 and played nine seasons with the Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers and elsewhere. Bold signature heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1973 May 15. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 16490
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CHRISTIAN JAQUE 1904 94
Signature and Inscription
This French director and screenwriter's film "Fanfan la Tulipe" won the 1952 Cannes best director award. Signature and inscription in French dated 1978 April 8 on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card. Fine. Uncommon. unknown
Bookseller reference : 15626
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REEVES Robert E. "Gunner" 1904 93
Signature and Credentials
This infielder debuted with the Boston Red Sox in 1926 and retired from the Washington Senators in 1931. Bold "Robert E. Reeves / Washington Senators / Boston Red Sox / 'Bobb'" in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1980 September 5. Fine. With original envelope. Nice career summary! unknown
Bookseller reference : 19707
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CROSBY Bob 1913 93
Signature / Unsigned Photograph
Crooner Bing's younger brother a popular Big Band leader from the 1930s through the �'0s. Large bold signature in blue fineline heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1988 September 17. Fine. With original envelope. Accompanied by a vintage sepia-tone 8" X 10" glossy head-and-shoulders portrait of Crosby an MCA publicity still. Very good. Tiny pin hole at each corner else quite nice. unknown
Bookseller reference : 15018
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STODDARD Richard Henry 1825 1903
Autograph Quotation Signed
Sometimes called the "Nestor of American Literature" this American poet editor and critic made his home the celebrated center of New York literary life with his wife novelist and poet Elizabeth D.B. Stoddard; "Poems" 1852 and "Abraham Lincoln: An Horatian Ode" 1865 are among his books. AQS 1p 5" X 4" n.p. n.y. Near fine. On lined paper Stoddard boldly pens the full text two stanzas of his noted poem "Birds" which reads: "Birds are singing round my window / Tunes the sweetest ever heard; / And I hang my cage there daily / But I never catch a bird. / So with thoughts my brain is people / And they sing there all day long; / But they will not fold their pinions / In the little cage of Song!" Signed boldly at the close. unknown
Bookseller reference : 27023
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BORGENICHT David editor
GOLF: Great Thoughts on the Grand Game
Philadelphia: Running Press 1995. Hardcover. 64mo. Green paper over boards pictorial dust jacket. 127pp. Color illustrations decorative endpapers. Fine/fine. First edition of this nifty little collection of amusing and/or provocative golf sentiments by a wide range of notables. Running Press hardcover
Bookseller reference : 30788
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GREENE Bob
Hang Time: Days and Dreams with Michael Jordan
New York: Doubleday 1992. Hardcover. Small 4to. Black cloth spine and black paper over boards dust jacket. 406pp. Near fine/near fine. Tight and handsome third printing inscribed and signed huge and bold by the author on the front flyleaf: "For Patrick / Venetucci -- / Best luck / Bob Greene." Doubleday hardcover
Bookseller reference : 25726
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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
Bookseller reference : 19083
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PAGE Anita 1910 ?
Autograph Note Signed
Blonde actress of the 1930s star of the first musical to win an Oscar for best picture "Broadway Melody." ANS 1p 5" X 3�" n.p. n.d. Addressed to Terry Kocsett. Fine. Gracious note transmitting a photograph not present to an admirer although "I very rarely do this now." unknown
Bookseller reference : 15698
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BRADICH A. ? ?
Autograph Note Signed
First professor of fine arts at the University of Michigan. ANS 1p 9" X 11�" n.p. 1867 December 22. Addressed to "Dear Sister." Good. Some age toning and mildly soiled; professionally silked. Brief poignant note transmitting a portrait of Lincoln not present: "As Christmas this year finds me in poor health with very little money not wishing to forget you and Father I send you my favorite painting of President Lincoln. Wishing you both a merry Xmas and a happy New Year." Accompanied by a TNS from RANDOLPH G. ADAMS legendary director of the William L. Clements Library at the University of Michigan 1p 8�" X 11" Ann Arbor MI 1946 November 9. Addressed to John D. Denison Jr. Good plus. "I have compared the signature on the Bradich portrait of Lincoln with other Bradish portrait signatures at the University and there is no doubt that these signatures are the same." The portrait sent by the artist via this letter is NOT present. unknown
Bookseller reference : 28654
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PELHAM George 1766 1827
Autograph Document Signed
This English cleric served as Bishop of Bristol 1803-07 before becoming the noted Bishop of Exeter 1807-20. ADS 1p irregular 5�" X 2�" tipped to larger heavy album leaf n.p. Torquay postal cancellation n.y. 1811 April 30 postal cancellation. Very good. Front portion only of a pale blue envelope addressed in Pelham's hand to C.K. Murray Esq. at 5 Whitehall Place in London and signed by him at lower left with his title. Attractive. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19921
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POSER John F. "Bob" 1910 2002
Signature and Inscription
The career of this pitcher who went on to become a physician was short lived: he debuted with the Chicago White Sox in 1932 and also pitched for the St. Louis Browns in 1935. Bold full signature and "Chi. A.L -- 1932 / St. L AL -- 1935" in blue ballpoint on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. Near fine. Faint age toning. unknown
Bookseller reference : 24113
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MORSE Wayne 1900 74
Signature and Inscription
Long-time Oregon senator who championed the cause of farmers and laborers. Bold signature and inscription in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1971 April 23. Fine. With original envelope. Nice example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19117
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SOTHERN Edward Hugh 1859 1933
Autograph Quotation Signed
Son of the American stage star Edward Askew Sothern junior was a standard in many a Broadway romance and adventure production from the 1880s on; he married Julia Marlowe and starred with her in Shakespearian dramas. AQS heavy stock 3�" X 2" card tipped to slightly larger brown autograph album leaf n.p. n.y. Near fine. In his usual hurried scrawl that makes the text of this quotation unfortunately illegible Sothern pens two brief lines perhaps "What a - - / love is & etc / Highest Buddha" -- or perhaps not! in a rich brown ink signing "Yrs EH Sothern" as usual. Despite the improbability of an accurate transcription an interesting attractive piece. unknown
Bookseller reference : 28994
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BRINKLEY David 1920 2003
Signed Postal Cover / Photograph
Highly-regarded American broadcast journalist who hosted NBC's "The Huntley-Brinkley Report" with Chet Huntley 1956-70 and ABC's "This Week with David Brinkley" 1981-98 among other things. Signed Postal Cover 6�" X 3�" cancelled in Wilmington North Carolina on July 10 1969. Near fine. 5-cent "Carolina Charter 1663-1963" and 1-cent "Thomas Jefferson" stamps. NOT a First Day Cover and with no engraved cachet at left -- but an imaginative collector had this cover cancelled on Brinkley's birthday July 10 in his hometown Wilmington -- very cool. No distracting recipient's name/address present -- but Brinkley signs near the "sweet spot" boldly and attractively in blue fountain pen. Small portion of original transmittal envelope also present. Accompanied by a fine 7" X 9" glossy publicity portrait showing a determined arms-crossed Brinkley in 1984 -- accompanying printed caption notes "ABC News correspondent David Brinkley will share anchor duties with Peter Jennings for 'The '84 Vote' coverage of the Democratic National Convention." A handsome pair. unknown
Bookseller reference : 21369
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MILLER Ralph
Spanning the Game
Champaign IL: Sagamore Publishing 1990. Hardcover. Small 4to. Black cloth dust jacket. vii 222pp. Illustrations. Fine/near fine. First edition tight and handsome of the legendary college basketball coach's memoir. Sagamore Publishing hardcover
Bookseller reference : 23444
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BUTLER Richard Austin ? 1982
Signature
Lord Butler of Saffran Walden British home secretary foreign secretary and chancellor of the exchequer. Large aristocratic "Butler" heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. dated 1974 October 21 in another hand. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 22637
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DESJARDINS Pete 1907 85
Signature
Considered the greatest springboard diver in history by many this American won two gold medals at the 1928 Olympics and a silver at the 1924 Olympics. Bold signature heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1984 June 18. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19256
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WHALL Hugh D.
The Southern Cross: Australia's 1974 Challenge for America's Cup
Annapolis: Admiralty Publishing House 1974. Hardcover. Illustrations by Melbourne Smith. Small 4to. Green cloth pictorial dust jacket. xiii 172pp. Frontispiece numerous illustrations. Very good/very good. Probable first edition tight and clean. Admiralty Publishing House hardcover
Bookseller reference : 4410
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RANDOLPH Homer L. "Boots" 1927 2007
Signature
This saxophone star was a leading proponent of the "Nashville Sound" and played on a number of Elvis Presley albums and Elvis film soundtracks; his biggest hit was the 1963 tune "Yakety Sax." Large bold signature in black fineline heavy stock 6" X 3�" card n.p. 1988 March 30. Fine. unknown
Bookseller reference : 26118
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WAKELY Jimmy 1914 82
Signature and Inscription / Unsigned Photograph
This singer and songwriter a major country star of the '40s and '50s crooned his way through a number of Hollywood shoot-'em-ups in the 1940s; he also had a popular CBS radio show 1952-57. Bold and nice "To Donald Burnell / With good wishes / Jimmy Wakely" penned in purple ballpoint irregular-trimmed roughly rectangular 4�" X 2" slip n.p. n.y. ca. 1970. Good plus. Small scotch tape stain at upper left and upper right corner the former touching the "T" the latter touching the last "l" in "Burnell". Accompanied by a choice vintage 10" X 8" sepia-tone glossy photograph a scene from the 1944 Western "Swing in the Saddle" depicting him front and center with singer Jane Frazee the "Hoosier Hotshots" band behind them. Despite condition flaws an uncommon signature -- and a humdinger image. unknown
Bookseller reference : 22842
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McINTYRE James Francis 1886 1979
Signature
Archbishop of Los Angeles 1948-70. Full signature on a 5�" X 4" sheet bearing a colored crest n.p. Los Angeles CA n.d. 1967 June 6. Fine. Mild horizontal fold. With original envelope. Handsome and fairly uncommon. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18687
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BRITTON John 1771 1857
Autograph Letter Signed
One of England's most memorable antiquaries and its foremost architectural critic and historian who practically created the genre authoring and editing such large multi-volume works as "Architectural Antiquities of Great Britain" 1805-14 "Cathedral Antiquities of England" 1814-35 "Architectural Antiquities of Normandy" 1825-27 "Picturesque Antiquities of English Cities" 1830 and others. ALS 2pp recto and verso 4" X 6�" n.p. n.y. "Wednesday Morning". Very good. Ever-so-slightly age toned and lightly soiled. Addressed to his old friend William Jerdan 1782-1869 Scottish author and journalist long-time editor of "The Literary Gazette" 1817-51. Certainly writing to Jerdan during his "Literary Gazette" editorship Britton notes in part: "I inclose the first copy of a pamphlet for your acceptance hope you will have an opportunity to read parts of it before your next publication. It is the first prose productions of a young Gentleman who has shewn first rate talents in composition & therefore owe you will be pleased to know more of & I shall have much pleasure to introduce him to you. I am persuaded you will approve of the tone and sentiments of this pamphlet." One wonders what the "prose productions" were and who this "young Gentleman" may have been. Accompanied by an outstanding steel-engraved portrait of Britton 4�" X 6�" London England 1820. Published by J. Asperne for the 1 April 1820 edition of the "European Magazine" this heavy stock portrait depicts Britton seated at a desk drawing architectural plans with a quill pen as he gazes at the viewer; two volumes of his "Cathedral Antiquities of England" may be seen on the table and rows of books and literary busts fill the background. A nice example of this uncommon autograph and a superb portrait. unknown
Bookseller reference : 28555
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THOMPSON Bradbury 1911 95
Signed First Day Cover
This important American graphic designer served as art director for "Mademoiselle" magazine 1945-60; he served on the faculty at Yale University for many years designed "Monalphabet" and other simplified alphabets" and influenced a whole generation of art directors. Signed First Day Cover 6�" X 3�" cancelled in Franklin Massachusetts on September 12 1980 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single 15-cent "Learning never ends" stamp designed by Thompson at upper right. Fine. Typed along the lower margin is: "Bradbury Thompson the veteran stamp designer from Riverside / Connecticut who executed the American Education stamp design / taught with Josef Albers at Yale and also worked with Albers / on a design project in the 1970's." Interestingly the typed text states he worked "under" Albers -- Thompson crossed this word out replacing it with "with"! Above this typed statement just below the cancellation Thompson signs boldly in black ballpoint. With original transmittal envelope addressed to recipient in Thompson's hand and also signed by Thompson at upper left. A great pair -- an uncommon autograph. unknown
Bookseller reference : 25432
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WOUDENBERG John ? 2005
Signature
This tackle played for two seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers before serving in World War Two but is best remembered for his years as a San Francisco 49er after the war. Bold "Best Regards to / Richard Laade" and signature in black ballpoint on the verso of his tan heavy stock 3�" X 2" business card Woudenberg Leasing Co. n.p. Mesa AZ n.y. 1982 April 20. Fine. unknown
Bookseller reference : 20031
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