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PONS Lily 1904 76
Inscribed Photograph Signed
French-born American operatic soprano who reigned at the Met for 25 years. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. dated on verso 1934 April 27 in another hand. Inscribed to pianist John Leiser. Very good. Stunning half-length portrait. unknown
Bookseller reference : 13930
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CROSBY BROTHERS. CROSBY Dennis 1934 91 CROSBY Gary 1933 95 CROSBY Lindsay 1938 89 and CROSBY Philip 1934 2004
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Bing Crosby's four sons toured together as a singing group throughout the 1950s and into the '60s appearing in nightclubs and on television. IPsS magazine stock 7�" X 6�" and 3�" X 6�" respectively n.p. 1960 February 2. Very good. Several faint and inoffensive tape stains at corners. This single black and white portrait of the four brothers in suits and ties appeared in a fan magazine spanning onto a second page where brother Phil apppeared at far right on the second page -- hence the admirer in removing it for signing had no choice but to remove it in two parts which when positioned side by side of course show the single image. The larger clipped image shows left to right Lindsay Gary and Dennis while the smaller clipped image shows Phil. Above his head Lindsay pens "To Don -- / Best of Luck Always -- / Lindsay / 2-2-60" alongside Gary's head he pens "Best wishes / to Don / Gary" and alongside Dennis's head he pens "Good luck Don / Dennis." Alongside Phil's head he pens "Hey Don / 'Keep swinging' / Phil / Crosby." Lindsay and Gary sign in blue ballpoint Dennis and Phil in red ballpoint. The jinxed and troubled Crosby Brothers had difficulty coping the demands of show biz couple with a famous father and alcoholic mother. Lindsay committed suicide by shotgun in 1989 Dennis committed suicide by shotgun in 1991 Gary died of cancer in 1995 and Phil of a heart attack in 2004. unknown
Bookseller reference : 30634
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PRIME S. Irenaeus 1812 85
Signature
No study of American nineteenth-century religion would be complete without mention of this Presbyterian clergyman and editor who edited the leading religious periodical "New York Observer" from 1851 until his death and authored numerous popular titles such as "Prayer and Its Answer" 1882 and "The Power of Prayer" 1859. Full later-life signature in brown ink clipped 3�" X �" tipped to slightly larger sheet n.p. n.y. Very good. A bold example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 31245
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LEINSDORF Erich 1912 93
Signature / Broadside
Austrian-born American conductor of the New York Metropolitan 1957-62 and Boston Symphony Orchestra 1962-69. Large bold signature and date 1971 November 24 in brown ink on a special heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. New York NY. Fine. With original envelope. Accompanied by a fine 20" X 30" broadside announcing Leinsdorf's 1972 performance as guest conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18307
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CROSBY Howard 1826 91
Autograph Note Signed
Pastor of New York's famed Fourth Avenue Presbyterian Church 1863-91 this clergyman also sought reforms founding the "Society for the Prevention of Crime." ANS 1p 5" X 8" University NY 1874 June 15. Addressed to W.R. Derbin. Very good. Minor mounting traces on verso. Begs off a solicitation. "I have no time to write a letter as you desire." Nice example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 22639
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WAUGH Alec 1898 1981
Autograph Note Signed
The elder brother of English novelist Evelyn was also a writer best remembered for the bestselling "Island in the Sun" 1955. ANS 1p 6" X 8" Bishopsbourne Kent n.d. Near fine. Addressed to William Evans Jr. In his usual miniscule-beyond-belief script Waugh reveals his mistrust of the postal system: "If you send your copy of 'Hot Countries' to me it is very likely to get lost. So I advise it would be best if you were to insert this inscription." With original envelope addressed in Waugh's hand. unknown
Bookseller reference : 15275
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BOHLEN Charles E. 1904 74
Typed Note Signed / Unsigned Photograph
This U.S. career diplomat America's greatest Russia expert served in Russia before and during World War Two he was FDR's interpreter at the Yalta Conference then served as U.S. Ambassador to the Soviet Union 1953-57 to the Philippines 1957-59 and to France 1962-68. TNS 1p 8" X 10�" Manila Philippines1957 October 8. Addressed to Gerald L. Arnholt. Near fine. On letterhead of "The Foreign Service of the United States of America" the newly-appointed ambassador to the Philippines graciously complies with an autograph request. Bold full signature in blue ballpoint. Accompanied by a choice original black-and-white glossy 1956 news agency photograph International News Photo 7" X 9". Printed caption in margin reads in part "U.S. Ambassador to Russia Charles E. Bohlen leaves the White House after a twenty minute talk with President Eisenhower. He gave the chief executive his interpretation of recent events in Russia including the anti-Stalin movement." Image depicts Bohlen in suit and tie half-length with left arm in a sling for unexplained reasons. A superb and desireable original vintage photograph itself scarce. unknown
Bookseller reference : 27455
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LASH Joseph P. 1909 87
Signed First Day Cover
Although the 1971 "Eleanor and Franklin" -- winner of the 1972 Pulitzer Prize for biography and the National Book Award -- was the high point of this American author's career his other notable works include the 1980 "Helen and Teacher: The Story of Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan Macy." Signed First Day Cover 6�" X 3�" cancelled in Tuscumbia Alabama on 27 June 1980 and with "First Day of Issue" stamped. Fine. Single 15-cent "Helen Keller Anne Sullivan" stamp at upper right. No decorative cachet at left; no recipient's name/address. Lash signed boldly in full at lower left in blue ballpoint beneath the typed statement "Joseph P. Lash author of the book Helen and Teacher." Quite handsome. unknown
Bookseller reference : 22849
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SAWYER Eddie 1910 97
Photograph Signed
Philadelphia Phillies manager for nine years bringing home the 1950 National League championship for the "Whiz Kids." PS 3�" X 6�" n.p. n.d. 1980. Fine. Printed portrait in Phillies uniform boldly signed in blue ballpoint. Biographical text printed on verso. unknown
Bookseller reference : 23944
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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 6�" X 3�" 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
Bookseller reference : 24308
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BILLUPS Kenneth Brown 1918 ?
Signed First Day Cover
This influential black musician educator and composer pageant "Rolling Along in Negro Song" 1945 served as choir master of St. Louis's reknowned Antioch Baptist Church and as president of the National Association of Negro Musicians 1960-65; one of his most famed pupils was the opera star Grace Bumbry; "Billups Avenue" in St. Louis is named in his honor and he was first recipient of the prestigious W.C. Handy Award in 1969 -- the same year the U.S. honored Handy with a stamp. Signed First Day Cover 6�" X 3�" cancelled at Memphis TN on May 17 1969 and with "First Day of Issue" marked. Single 6-cent "W.C. Handy Father of the Blues" stamp at upper right. Near fine. No decorative cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address present. Across the "sweet spot" Billups signs bold and large 5"! in black ballpoint. Comes with original 9�" X 4" transmittal envelope bearing Billups name and address printed in his hand at upper left. A most uncommon autograph. unknown
Bookseller reference : 21357
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AUTRY Gene 1907 98
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Known as "The Singing Cowboy" this Western star appeared in dozens of films between 1934 and 1954; turning his attention to baseball he became successful owner of the California Angels. Color IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. ca. 1960. Very good. Small pinholes and light tape stain at each corner else attractive overall. A superb expertly hand-tinted head-and-shoulders portrait of a smiling young Autry in ten-gallon hat and elaborately embroidered Western shirt inscribed large and bold in black fountain pen in a light area at upper right "To Donald Burnell / With best wishes / Gene Autry." Unusual in this hand-tinted format and exceptionally handsome. unknown
Bookseller reference : 17556
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SCOTT Randolph 1903 87
Inscribed Photograph Signed
The epitome of the fast with bullets and slow with words Western hero appeared in dozens of shoot-em-ups during his long career. IPS magazine 6�" X 9�" n.p. n.d. ca. 1961. Near fine. Handsome sepia-tone black and white magazine photograph a half-length smiling pose in Western garb leaning against a rock and whittling Handsomely inscribed in black ballpoint across his chest "To Donald Burnell / Good luck always / Randy Scott." Tiny printed caption below photograph jests "That tough he-man of westerns. looks anything but. as he whittles and relaxes while waiting for cameras to roll." Attractive unusual piece. unknown
Bookseller reference : 17536
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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 7�" X 3�" typed note to him. Very good. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19015
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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 6�" X 3�" 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
Bookseller reference : 25836
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LANMAN Charles 1819 95
Autograph Manuscript
American writer and amateur explorer. Unsigned AM 17pp rectos only 5 3/4" X 9" n.p. n.d. Overall good. Top page somewhat soiled with damage at lower left corner repaired on verso. Titled "An Autographic Medley" this appears to be the rough draft of a chapter of a book. Lanman discusses and quotes heavily from letters received from notables -- Hawthorne Dana and Gladstone among them -- in regard to his books. Interesting reading. unknown
Bookseller reference : 13958
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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
Bookseller reference : 28979
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COUVE DE MURVILLE Maurice 1907 ?
Signature
The French premier 1968-69 served as mediator in the 1975 Lebanese civil war. Bold signature heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1972 September 15. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18560
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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 7�" 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 2�" X �" "Chicago Daily News" obituary of Emery. unknown
Bookseller reference : 28646
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BOWSER Arda C. 1899 1996
Signature
At the time of his death the last surviving member of the NFL's first championship team of the 1920s the Canton Bulldogs; played fullback linebacker and kicker for the Frankford Yellow Jackets as well; originator of the kicking tee. Full signature in black fineline heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1979 November 12. Fine. With original envelope. Quite uncommon and unusual signature. unknown
Bookseller reference : 26117
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VARIPAPA Andy 1894 1984
Signature
This American Bowling Congress Hall of Famer elected 1957 won national bowling championships in the 1940s. Signature heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Huntorryton NY 1981 May 21. Fine. With original envelope partly addressed and signed again by Varipapa. Uncommon. unknown
Bookseller reference : 20943
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WEBB Jack 1920 82
Typed Note Signed
Although he appeared in "Sunset Boulevard" and other films it is as the star and director of television's "Dragnet" that this actor is remembered. Uncommon TNS 1p 7�" X 10" North Hollywood CA 1961 July 11. Addressed to Don Woolf of California Artists. Near fine. On Mark VII Ltd. letterhead Webb writes to a firm that produced Christmas cards featuring original art work by film stars: "You have no idea how flattered I was to be considered by your organization as a contributor to your Christmas Card project. However I haven't done any painting in several years and I don't have anything suitable at this time." A bold handsome signature . Rather scarce. Comes with a glossy black and white 8" X 10" photograph showing Webb half-length seat at a desk in "The Original Dragnet." unknown
Bookseller reference : 28264
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KOKOS Dick 1928 86
Signature
This outfielder with the St. Louis Browns and Baltimore Orioles debuted in 1948. Bold signature in blue fineline heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1982 September 10. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 23152
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CASADESUS Robert 1899 1972
Autograph Letter Signed
Noted French classical pianist who collaborated with Maurice Ravel and toured extensively. ALS in French 1p 7�" X 10�" San Francisco CA 1944 May 13. Addressed to Irving Schwerke 1893-1975 American pianist and music critic. Fine. On letterhead of "The Clift" hotel Casadesus chats with a friend. In part: "Your letter followed me all the way to California. I accept with great pleasure your charming invitation. I play April 18 in Omaha Nebraska and I don't know yet when I will get to Appleton. Probably the 20th day of the concert." With original matching envelope addressed in Casadesus's hand. A superb vintage example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 25039
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McNAMARA George F. 1901 90
Signature and Credentials
This ball player debuted in 1922 with the Washington Senators and also played briefly for the St. Louis Cardinals. Bold attractive "George F McNamara -- / Washington Senators / 1922-1923. / Outfielder. / Thanks" in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. Near fine. A handsome later life example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 24762
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WIART Jean ? ?
Signed First Day Cover
This French master iron artisan headed the team of Frenchmen imported to the United States in 1984 to restore the aging Statue of Liberty for its 1986 rededication. Signed First Day Cover 6�" X 3�" cancelled at Liberty Island New York on July 4 1986 and with "First Day of Issue" stamped. Near fine. Two 22-cent "Liberty 1886-1986" stamps at right. Second special cancellation at lower left accomplished in France reading: "Liberte 1886-1986 Paris" at the left near the "sweet spot" Wiart signs boldly in blue fineline. Accompanied by Wiart's business card LMC Corp. listing him as vice president 3�" X 2"; on the verso he boldly pens "Avec mon / bon souvenir / Jean Wiart" in blue fineline. Original transmittal envelope also present. unknown
Bookseller reference : 23501
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BURGESS George K. 1874 1932
Typed Letter Signed
This physicist served as the second director of the National Bureau of Standards 1923-32 and is highly regarded for his work in standardizing light and temperature scales. TLS 1p 8" X 10�" Washington DC 1927 November 2. Addressed to Samuel W. Stratton 1861-1931 creator and first director of the Bureau of Standards. Very good. Lightly age toned. On Department of Commerce letterhead Burgess writes his predecessor in his capacity as president of Massachusetts Institute of Technology on a bizarre subject: "We appreciate very much the splendid spirit of cooperation which our representatives. received during their recent visit to your Institute in connection with the laundry deterioration problem. your Research Laboratory of Applied Chemistry were particularly kind in lending every possible effort to aid us in this study." Talk about airing your dirty laundry. Unusual. unknown
Bookseller reference : 20894
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KEHR Ernest A. 1911 86
Signed First Day Cover / Typed Note Signed
This giant of 20th century philately had numerous philatelic accomplishments: he was the hobby news editor of the "New York World-Telegram" in the 1930s stamp news editor of the "New York Herald Tribune" 1939-66 and stamp columnist for "Newsday"; he authored such philatelic bestsellers as "The Romance of Stamp Collecting" 1947; 1987 he was elected to the American Philatelic Society Hall of Fame. Signed First Day Cover 6�" X 3�" cancelled in Hyde Park New York on 29 January 1966 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single 6-cent "Franklin D. Roosevelt" stamp at upper right. Fine. At left of center below the postal cancellation Kehr signs boldly in blue ballpoint. Also a small TNS 1p 5�" X 6�" n.p. n.y. Near fine. "I'm flattered that you'd want my signature on the FDR cover you sent." Signed simply "Kehr." Kehr was part of FDR's "stamp collecting family along with Postmaster General James A. Farley interior secretary Harold Ickes and treasury secretary Henry Morgenthau so was on the inside for new stamp proposals and rough designs -- making his signature on the FDR First Day Cover particularly appropo. unknown
Bookseller reference : 24400
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YOUNG Gayle 1936 99
Signature
This principal dancer joined the Joffrey Ballet in 1958 then appeared for 21 years with the American Ballet Theatre. Bold signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1969 April 15. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 29155
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THOMAS Alphonse "Tommy" 1899 1988
Signature
This pitcher debuted with the Chicago White Sox in 1926 playing also for the Washington Senators Philadelphia Phillies St. Louis Browns and Boston Red Sox before retiring in 1937. Large bold signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1973 September 17. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 27025
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ADAMS Ace 1910 96
Signature
"The fastball and change I threw them all used everything. Fastball curve slow curve that's the way I pitched. And then when I got to the big leagues I started practicing up on a slider and there weren't many sliders in those days." - Ace Adams. This pitcher debuted with the New York Giants in 1941 retiring in 1946. Bold signature in blue ballpoint plus "New York Giants / 1941-1946" heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1974 August 21. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 20006
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GRANT DC. "Chet" ? 1985 D. C.
Signature
Knute Rockne coached this Notre Dame quarterback. Bold signature heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1981 September 27. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18287
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LIBBY Bill
Champions of the Indianapolis 500: The Men Who Have Won More Than Once
New York: Dodd Mead & Company 1976. Hardcover. Small 4to. Orange cloth pictorial dust jacket. 175pp. Illustrations. Very good/very good. Tight and attractive first edition -- mild ex-library copy with very few and very discreet markings. Dodd, Mead & Company hardcover
Bookseller reference : 14513
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WELK Lawrence 1903 92
Inscribed Photograph Signed
The bubbly musical variety "Lawrence Welk Show" ranks as the longest-running show of its type in television history lasting from 1955 to 1971. Color IPS 4" X 6" n.p. n.d. Fine. Glossy pose showing the bandleader on a golf course inscribed large and bold in orange grease pencil "To / Terry Kocsett / Your T.V. friend / Lawrence / Welk." unknown
Bookseller reference : 17362
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AULT Doug 1950 2004
Signature
The year after his debut this Toronto Blue Jay hit the first and second home runs in that teams first game. Handsome signature heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1977 May 1. Near fine. With original envelope. Choice -- signed less than one month after that memorable April 7th game against the Chicago White Sox. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18980
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WELLER Thomas H. 1915 2008
Signature
This American physician shared the 1954 Nobel Prize in medicine for his work on the polio vaccine with John F. Enders and Frederick C. Robbins. Bold signature plus "MD" in blue ballpoint on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1967 July 2. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 27963
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CONNALLY George W. "Sarge" 1898 1978
Signature / Autograph Note Signed
Pitcher with the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Indians debuting in 1921 and retiring in 1934. Bold full signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Seguin TX 1973 August 11. On the verso is a nifty ANS signed "Sarge" in which he makes the following extraordinary offer: "I have a framed picture 33" X 7�" of the Sox of 1927. I paid $11.00 to have it framed. It is a beutiful sic picture. It was taken in spring training at Shreveport La. Would you be interested" The recipient did not have the foresight to take up Sarge on this great offer. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 22603
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MORGAN Edward P. 1910 93
Signature
Peabody Award-winning ABC television news commentator of "Voice of Labor" fame. Bold signature dated 1973 August 30 on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Comes with an ANS initialed on an admirer's 8�;" X 3�;" note to him n.p. 1973 August 28. Both fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19037
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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 7�" 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 2�" X 3�" 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 2�" 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
Bookseller reference : 29953
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WEBB Francis William 1836 1906
Photograph Signed "Eight-Wheeled Compound Express Passenger Locomotive"
Influential British locomotive engineer executive and innovator; as Locomotive Superintendent of the London & North Western Railway Company from 1871 to 1903 his word was law and in the city of Crewe where the L. & N.W.R. operated its "Crewe Works" he was known as "The King of Crewe." Rare signed production photograph most likely a heliotype heavy stock 24" X 16" Crewe England 1891. Very good. Light even age toning except verso where acidic backing has darkened unevenly; several small archivally closed on verso edge tears; very slight waviness at some edges. This piece actually consists of three separate images tipped to the heavy 24" X 16" sheet: Center image 14" X 11�" shows this locomotive in close-up profile left side image 3�" X 11�" shows a frontal view and right side image also 3�" X 11�" shows a rear view. Titled "Eight-Wheeled Compound Express Passenger Locomotive" in large typeface below the center image with "F.W. Webb's System" below that in smaller typeface and two lines of technical statistics at the bottom "High-pressure Cylinders 15 in. diam. x 24 in. stroke. Low-pressure Cylinder 30 in. diam. x 24 in. stroke. Driving Wheels 7 ft. 1 in. diam. / Leading Wheels radial. Fixed Wheel base 8 ft. 3 in. Trailing Wheels � in. side play.". In the latter part of the 19th century Webb took a leading role in the development of compound locomotives -- those in which the steam operates more than one set of cylinders. The locomotive depicted here is part of the "Greater Britain" class a type of eight-wheeled express engine featuring an extra long combustion chamber and distinguished by their 7 foot 1 inch driving wheel; of these Webb designed ten models. The first of these appeared in 1891 -- and may well be the version depicted in this print. At the lower right corner above the printed text "Crewe Works 1891" Webb signs big and bold. Verso of this print bears an oval inkstamp of the L. & N.W.R. Mechanical Engineer's Office dated 30 September 1893. A superb and significant piece ideal for display. unknown
Bookseller reference : 14695
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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 7�" X 3�" 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 5�" X 8" period steel engraved portrait of Ames and engraved brass plaque and framed in a �" antiqued silver frame overall dimensions 19" X 12". Very attractive and scarce. unknown
Bookseller reference : 16157
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BARRETT Charles "Red" 1915 90
Signature
This pitcher debuted with the Cincinnati Reds where he played until 1940 until joining the Boston Braves 1943-44 1946-49 and the St. Louis Cardinals 1945-46; on August 10 1944 he pitched the shortest night game in baseball history 58 pitches 1 hour 15 minutes; in 1945 his earned run average was 3.00 and he was named to the AP National League All-Star team; and in 1948 he played in two World Series games. Full signature in blue ballpoint near the bottom of a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. ca. 1970. Near fine. unknown
Bookseller reference : 24733
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BACON Peggy 1895 1987
Signed Book Illustration
Famed caricaturist whose portraits of the famous collected in books such as "Off With Their Heads!" made her subjects cringe; she wrote and illustrated 18 books "The Good American Witch" 1957 being the best known and illustrated 46 books by other writers. Signed book illustration 1p 4" X 7" n.p. n.d. Fine. Printed sketch entitled "Westminster Abbey" depicting half a dozen faces gazing to the left signed boldly underneath in pencil. Judging from the paper quality this is certainly an illustration from one of the books she illustrated and research could pinpoint which one; verso of illustration is blank. Handsome and very displayable. unknown
Bookseller reference : 24590
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GREEN Johnny 1908 89
Signed Commemorative Cover
American screen composer whose Oscar-winning work includes "American in Paris" "Easter Parade" and "West Side Story"; in 1972 he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Signed Commemorative Cover 6�" X 3�" cancelled in Vienna Virginia on 30 August 1971 and with special postal cancellation "Filene Center - 1971 / Wolf Trap Farm Park / for Performing Arts". Single 8-cent U.S. flag stamp at upper right. Fine. Green fills the left side of this envelope with his bold handsome inscription and signature in black fineline: "To / Paul Johnston / with / good wishes -- / John Green." Original transmittal envelope present. Green directed and conducted the Wolf Trap Company orchestra for a time making this choice pairing relevant. unknown
Bookseller reference : 24314
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HALL Newman 1816 1902
Inscription and Signature
English nonconformist divine author of popular "The Sinner's Friend" and "Come to Jesus" temperance reformer. Inscription and signature 1p 4�" X 6" Hempstead Heath blind embossed 1877 October 22. Very good. Minor uneven age toning; mounting traces on verso. Interesting large inscription presumably to an American: "With Christian Greetings / to the unknown Friend / across the Big Water / from / Newman Hall / Oct 22/77." unknown
Bookseller reference : 14324
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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
Bookseller reference : 20904
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CARTER Paul W. "Nick" 1894 1984
Signature
This baseball player debuted with the Cleveland Indians in 1914 and also played for the Chicago Cubs 1916-20 but was banned from baseball in 1920 for fixing games -- though that didn't prevent him for pitching for the minor league Kansas City Blues in 1923. Large bold signature and "Cleve Indians / 1914" in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. Near fine. choice later life example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 24804
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GANZ Rudolph 1877 1972
Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
This Swiss-born pianist and conductor was a mainstat at the Chicago Musical College 1900-54 and led the St. Louis Symphony 1921-27 and the New York Philharmonic Young People's Concerts 1938-49; he composed a symphony piano pieces and more than 200 songs. AMuQS 1p heavy stock 3�" X 2�" card n.p. February 1906. Near fine. Mounting traces on verso. On a 3�" X 3/4" slip tipped to the center of this heavy stock card Ganz boldly pens three full measures of music identifying it above as "from 'Lake Cycle' op. 9 Proem" and adding a line of lyrics below "Comes a song o'er the deep to the land". Near the top of the heavy card he writes "To Miss Marianna Neumann / with best wishes" and near the bottom of the card he boldly signs and dates it. Very attractive and early. unknown
Bookseller reference : 20960
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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
Bookseller reference : 26649
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PIRANI Eugenio di 1852 ?
Typed Letter Signed and Inscribed Photograph
Italian-born American composer and pianist. TLS 2pp 6�" X 8" Brooklyn NY 1925 May 16. Addressed to pianist John Leiser. Fine. Fascinating lengthy explanation of how he came to write "Secrets of the Success of Great Musicians." In part: "Why was it for instance that some well educated intelligent person was not at all liked by the majority and indeed was a failure in life I soon discovered that lack of manners a repellant personality an easily recognizable egotism were responsible for this misfortune. Others again have been blessed with the divine spark of genius but they never reached prominence in life. Why In my investigations I found out that the reason for their lack of success was that they did not concentrate their efforts in that special branch for which they were gifted they lacked the 'stick to it' they were too erratic 'Jack of all trades master in none.' Others on the contrary although endowed with a very small amount of talent made for themselves an enviable name and obtained important and influential positions. Why Because they were indefatigable workers and compensated the lack of genius with their diligence and pertinacity." With original envelope. Accompanied by IP 4" X 6" New York NY 1925 n.d. Extra fine. The signature is printed but Pirani inscribes the photograph to John Leiser. With original envelope addressed by Pirani. unknown
Bookseller reference : 15055
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