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GIGLI Beniamino 1890 1957
Signature
This popular Italian operatic tenor most reknowned as Lohengrin appeared at the Metropolitan Opera from 1920 to 1932; many considered him Caruso's successor. Large bold and handsome full signature and "1930" in blue fountain pen on a pristine cream-colored 6" X 3 3/4" autograph album leaf n.p. Near fine. At lower left a 1" X 1�" magazine photograph of Gigli has been neatly affixed. A superb example of this rather uncommon signature. From the collection of noted collector Preston Sawyer 1899-1968 California journalist and historical writer. unknown
Bookseller reference : 25637
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WAKELY Jimmy 1914 82
Inscribed Photograph Signed
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. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. ca. 1970. Near fine. Subtle scotch tape stain at each corner. Classy half-length glossy portrait of Wakely in suit and tie plucking his guitar at the height of his fame. At upper right in a light area Wakely inscribes and signs boldly in purple ballpoint: "My Best / To Donald / always / Jimmy Wakely." A handsome piece and rather scarce. unknown
Bookseller reference : 22800
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SPOFFORD Ainsworth R. 1825 1908
Signature
In 1861 this New England bookseller joined the Library of Congress and by 1864 had become chief librarian -- a position he held until 1897 during which time he modernized that venerable institution. Bold full signature and "Librarian of Congress" in brown in heavy stock 4" X 2�" card n.p. n.y. Very good. Minor uneven age toning; mounting traces on verso. All in all an attractive example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 26983
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ELLISON James 1910 93
Signature
Star of many Westerns of the 1930s and '40s "The Plainsman" "I Killed Geronimo" as well as horror films such as "I Walked with a Zombie" and "The Ghost Goes Wild." Attractive signature dated 1984 November 27 on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18990
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SUKEFORTH Clyde "Sukey" 1901 2000
Signature
This catcher debuted with the Cincinnati Reds in 1926 through 1931 also playing for the Brooklyn Dodgers 1932-45 -- but is remembered as the scout who signed the major leagues' first black player Jackie Robinson in 1945. Bold signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1973 September 17. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 23960
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ROGERS Charles "Buddy" 1904 99
Signature
Better known as Mary Pickford's husband than as an actor he nevertheless appeared in "Wings" in 1927 -- the first film to receive an Oscar -- and other films of the 1920s and '30s. Bold "Chas Buddy Rogers" on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.d. 1985 May 21. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19058
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SHARKEY Ray 1952 93
Signature
Television tough/tender guy made famous as Sonny Steelgrave on "Wiseguy." "To Richard" and signature with smiley face underneath on a heavy stock 6" X 3�" card n.p. n.d. Fine. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19061
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AMMONS AR. 1926 2001 A. R.
Autograph Note Signed
This notable American poet hit the literary scene with his 1955 "Ommateum with Doxology" producing many more poetry collections for the next four decades; his "Collected Poetry 1951-1971" won the 1973 National Book Award as did his "Garbage" in 1993; in 1981 he won the first MacArthur "Genius Grant" Fellowship and his collection "A Coast of Trees" won the National Book Critics Circle Award. ANS "Archie" 1p 6" X 9" Ithaca NY 1983 April 7. Addressed to noted Lincoln scholar Arnold F. Gates 1914-93. Near fine. A cryptic and cordial note on Cornell University letterhead reading in part: ".thank you for telling me about George McMillan. I'm afraid I can't deal with that 'log' right now -- but maybe someday." Boldly penned in blue ballpoint. With original envelope addressed in Ammons' hand. A lovely example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 27818
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PARKER Jim 1934 2005
Signature
This all-pro offensive guard with the Baltimore Colts from 1957 to 1967 was elected to the Football Hall of Fame in 1973. Bold full signature and jersey number "77" in dark red ink heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1974 December 2. Fine. With original envelope. Nice example from shortly after his Hall of Fame induction. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18298
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BARLOW Robert 1757 1843
Autograph Letter Signed
British Royal Navy admiral who saw extensive service in the American Revolutionary War the French Revolutionary War and the Napoleonic War. ALS 1p 7�" X 8�" tipped to heavy album leaf of same size Spithead off coast of southern England 1800 November 2. Addressed to "Gentlemen." Near fine. Writing from aboard "His Maj. Ship Phoebe" Barlow remarks: "Mr Sewell the Kings Advocate General of Lower Canada informs me by letter of the 14th Augt. last -- that he has transmitted to you as set of Bills payable to me or order. I request you will send them to me under cover. my reason for not having them sent to Portsmouth is that we are only waiting a fair wind to sail for Ireland." Handsomely penned. A scant three months later 2 February 1801 at the Straits of Gibraltar Barlow would for the second time in his career capture a French frigate -- for which victory he was knighted and given command of the HMS Triumph in the Mediterranean. An attractive piece written just shy of his greatest military success. From the noted collection of New Jersey physician J. ACKERMAN COLES died 1925 with his printed file folder. unknown
Bookseller reference : 28366
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ZORN WL. "Bill" ? ? W. L.
Signature
All-American fullback with Amos Alonzo Stagg's famed University of Chicago team and member of the group that beat Princeton 9-0 in their first game in 1921; later a long-time respected coach of the University of Wisconsin's Blugolds basketball team. Small bold signature in black ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Eau Claire WI postal cancellation 1983 March 11. Fine. With original envelope with recipient's name/address in Zorn's hand and printed "National Association of Intercollegiate Basketball / W.L. 'Bill' Zorn" and address at upper left. Very uncommon autograph. unknown
Bookseller reference : 26114
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SOTHERN Ann 1909 2001
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Popular actress and comedienne who starred in the "Maisie" series and later in two popular television shows. Color IPS 8�" X 11�" archivally tipped to a larger acid-free matte board n.p. n.d. Near fine. Heavy stock book photograph a glamour pose circa 1940s nicely inscribed in vivid green ink "to Terry Kocsett / Best wishes / Ann Sothern." unknown
Bookseller reference : 14808
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LOMBARDO Victor ? ?
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Big band leader and brother of Guy. IPS Kriegsmann 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Fine. Lovely vintage head-and-shoulders portrait boldly inscribed in blue ink in a light area at lower right "Best Wishes / to Ken / Victor Lombardo." unknown
Bookseller reference : 13925
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VOLKEL George William ? ?
Signature
The noted Juilliard School organist enthralled listeners at the Ninth Church of Christ Scientist in New York and at the Church of New Jerusalem in Pennsylvania. Large bold signature in black fountain pen 3�" X 1�" slip tipped to larger pale green sheet n.p. n.y. ca. 1932. Near fine. This was signed at a Chautauqua meeting where Volkel gave a lecture or performance. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18453
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STUMPF George 1910 93
Signature
This outfielder debuted with the Boston Red Sox in 1931 and retired from the Chicago White Sox in 1936. Large signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1981 March 25. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 26690
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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 3�" X 5�" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Glossy closeup of a silver-haired deeply-tanned Fairbanks boldly signed in rich brown ink. unknown
Bookseller reference : 15605
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NUTTER Madison "Buzz" 1931 2008
Signature
This NFL center first played for the Washington Redskins in 1953 but is best known as a member of the Baltimore Colts championship teams of 1958-59 during his tenure there 1954-60 1965; he also played for the Pittsburgh Steelers 1962-64. Large bold signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1974 February 1. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 26253
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BRADY Pat 1914 72
Signature and Inscription
This American actor and singer is remembered as Roy Rogers' comic sidekick in films and on television. Large and bold "Howdy! Donald -- / Many Happy Trails / to you -- / your Friends / Pat Brady / & / 'Nellybelle'" in blue ballpoint on an irregular roughly triangular-shaped 4" at its widest X 5�" at its tallest slip n.p. n.y. ca. 1960. Good plus. Four small scotch tape stains at edges slightly touching upon several words but not affecting signature. Despite quirky shape a fairly nice example of this fairly uncommon signature. unknown
Bookseller reference : 22815
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CALVIN Melvin 1911 97
Signature
The chemist who long headed the famed Lawrence Radiation Laboratory at Berkeley was awarded the 1960 Nobel Prize in chemistry for his research on photosynthesis. Bold signature heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1967 May 30. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18654
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ELLMAKER Amos 1787 1851
Autograph Letter Signed
This U.S. vice-presidential candidate on the anti-Masonic ticket 1832 with William Wirt for president was a Pennsylvania legislator jurist and attorney general. Brief ALS 1p 8�" X 13" Harrisburg PA 1817 August 1. Addressed to George Bryan auditor general. Good plus. Rather edgeworn with several edge chips; some archival repairs along right edge. Intriguingly cryptic legal matter written while state attorney general reading: "In the case submitted in your letter of yesterday my first impressions were the same as yours. But upon the reflection & examination of the law I adapt the of Judge Burnside. I could add another reason to those mentioned by the Judge -- one drawn from the word & spirit of the law -- but unless it be desired by the accounting officers I will not enter into a discussion at large of the question." Thomas Burnside 1782-1851 was a Pennsylvania representative and state supreme court associate justice; at the time of this letter he served as president judge of the Luzerne district courts. Worth further research. unknown
Bookseller reference : 27008
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SIMAS William T. "Butch" 1908 ?
Signature
Chicago Cardinals back 1932-33. Large signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1982 July 6. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 22202
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DEVINE Andy 1905 77
Signature and Inscription / Unsigned Postcard Photograph
One of the most recognizable Hollywood visages and voices ever the squeaky-voiced character appeared in an astonishing 300-plus films and is perhaps best remembered as Roy Rogers' comic sidekick. "Best regards / to Donald Burnell / Andy Divine" boldly pencilled on a 3�" X 2�" slip n.p. n.y. ca. 1953. Good plus. Irregularly age toned with couple of small scotch tape stains. By way of illustration accompanied by a superb 3�" X 5�" picture postcard showing Devine and Guy Madison in buckskin outfits guns drawn in their roles as "Wild Bill Hickok and Jingles" their popular Western series from 1951-58 with facsimile signatures of each below their images. Postally cancelled in Los Angeles on 4 May 1953 and addressed to Donald Burnell recipient of the above inscription from Devine. A fun pair. unknown
Bookseller reference : 22801
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EDMUNDSON James V. 1915 2001
Typed Note Signed
This U.S. Air Force pilot was credited with sinking one of the first Japanese submarines in World War Two; he flew 107 combat missions in that war and 32 in the Korean War; among his many distinguished assignments was as deputy director later director of operations for the Strategic Air Command. TNS 1p 8" X 10�" Offutt Air Force Base Nebraska 1957 December 27. Addressed to Gerald L. Arnholt. Near fine. Faint original mailing folds. Graciously complies with an autograph request. "Good luck to you in what must be an interesting and rewarding hobby." Bold full signature. unknown
Bookseller reference : 27400
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BOSMAN Petrus 1928 2008
Signature
This principal dancer at the Royal Ballet performed often with Margot Fonteyn and Natalia Makarova. Large fun signature in bright green fineline heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1979 September 1. Fine. With original envelope. Great example! unknown
Bookseller reference : 29046
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McCORMICK Robert S. 1849 1919
Autograph Fragment unsigned
Grandson of inventor Robert McCormick nephew of reaper inventor Cyrus Hall McCormick father of editors Joseph Medill McCormick and "Colonel" Robert R. McCormick -- this career diplomat joined the State Department in 1887 serving as U.S. ambassador to Austria-Hungary 1902 Russia 1902-05 and France 1905-07 although according to one journalist McCormick's "career as a dilettante diplomat took a backseat to his more serious pursuit of alcohol." Autograph Fragment unsigned on printed calling card heavy stock 3" X 1�" London England n.y. Near fine. Handsome italic "Mr. Robert McCormick" printed at center and beneath this McCormick has penned in brown ink in his small neat hand "Hotel Belgravia / Victoria Street S.W." Likely dates from early in his State Department career else a title such as "Ambassador" would have preceded his name. The card bears a heavy printed black border or "mourning rule" but since it's difficult to assign a date to this it's also difficult to determine what death in his family would have occasioned the mourning border. The Victoria Street area of southwest London is appropriate as it was chock full of foreign embassies and McCormick must have been on some State Department assignment there. Not signed alas but a most unusual item nevertheless. unknown
Bookseller reference : 28618
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SLEZAK Terry N. ? ?
Signed First Day Cover
This NASA engineer and photographer served on the MSC-Lunar Receiving Lab Decontamination Team and after Apollo 11 returned gained fame when he accidentally became the first person to touch lunar dust while handling a film canister. Signed First Day Cover 6�" X 3�" cancelled in Washington DC on 1969 September 6 also bears second cancellation from "Moon Landing" dated 1969 July 20 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped Single 10-cent "First Man on the Moon" stamp at upper right. Fine. Boldly signed in black ballpoint near the center: "Terry N. Slezak / 'First man to touch lunar soil.'" Quite choice. unknown
Bookseller reference : 25190
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HERWARTH Hans von 1904 ?
Signature
This German foreign service officer who'd been stationed in Moscow attempted to warn the West of the evils of Nazi Germany and Stalinist Soviet Union; joining the German Army in 1939 he was involved in a plot hatched by his cousin General Claus Von Stauffenberg 1907-44 to assassinate Hitler on July 20 1944; he escaped the fate of his coevils execution for his name was never revealed; post-war Germany's first ambassador to the United Kingdom 1955-61 and German secretary of state under Chancellor Konrad Adenauer; authored the memoirs "An Embassy in Belgrave Square" "From Adenauer to Brandt" and "Against Two Evils." Bold signature and title "Deutscher Botschafter" = German Ambassador heavy stock 4" X 1" slip n.p. n.y. Very good. An attractive example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 22628
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BLANKE Henry 1901 81
Signature
Famed film producer of many an Oscar-winning film. Printed and cursive signatures one above the other heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1978 July 28. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18894
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ROBSON May 1858 1942
Inscribed Photograph Signed
American actress Australian born popular in comic stage roles; Oscar nominee for her role as Apple Annie in the 1933 film "Lady for a Day." Handsome IPS 3�" X 6" n.p. postal cancellation Beverly Hills CA n.d. postal cancellation 1937 August 3. Near fine. Minor silvering to image. Superb closeup of Robson in black dress nicely inscribed "Best wishes to / Jean Nelson / May Robson" in white ink on a dark portion making for fine contrast. In original envelope addressed in Robson's hand. unknown
Bookseller reference : 23006
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LOPAT Ed 1918 92
Signature
Star pitcher for the Chicago White Sox and New York Yankees debuting in 1944 and retiring in 1955. Bold handsome signature in blue fineline heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1972 August 30. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19188
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DEL BIANCO Oscar ? ?
Typed Letter Signed
Conductor. TLS 1p 8�" X 11" String Symphonic Ensemble Society letterhead Pittsburgh PA 1934 November 7. Addressed to pianist John G. Leiser. Very good. Letter of appreciation transmitting autographed program. With original envelope. Also signed program 8pp 6" X 9�" Pittsburgh PA 1934 October 19. Inscribed to John G. Leiser on first page above Del Bianco's photograph. unknown
Bookseller reference : 27441
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OLCOTT Chauncey 1860 1932
Signature and Inscription
American tenor and songwriter remembered for popular Irish ballads such as "My Wild Irish Rose" 1899 also the name of the 1947 film version of his life and "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling" 1912 Large and bold "Yours in Irish / Chauncey Olcott / 1906" in deep brown ink heavy stock 3�" X 2�" card n.p. Very good. Mild age toning. A handsome example with an appropriate inscription. unknown
Bookseller reference : 26927
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OSBORNE Nat 1878 1954
Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
This American composer and musical director was active from the turn of the century well into the '20s writing songs such as "Naughty! Naughty! Naughty!" "The Pickaninny's Paradise" "Bow Wow Blues" "If Ever They Put a Tax on Love" "As Long as the Shamrock Grows Green" and many others. AMuQS 1p 9" X 4�" n.p. n.d. Very good. On printed music notation paper Osborne writes out a line of words and music identifying them as from "Take me back to the Garden of Love" -- a song first recorded in 1911. Unusual and attractive. unknown
Bookseller reference : 28662
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HARVEL Luther R. "Red" 1905 86
Signature
This outfielder debuted with the Cleveland Indians in 1928 but his career was short lived. Huge "Red Harvel" blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. Fine. Nice later life example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 29334
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HARRIMAN W. Averill 1891 1986
Autograph Document Signed
The versatile diplomat and statesman served as ambassador to the U.S.S.R. 1943-46 then briefly to England; he helped negotiate the 1963 Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty and represented the U.S. at the Paris peace talks on Vietnam served as secretary of commerce governor of New York and more. Partly-printed ADS 1p 8�" X 11" New York NY 1919 October 23. Very good. Several small edge tears archivally mended on verso. Updating form sent out by Who�s Who in America for their 1920-21 edition on pale orange stock. Harriman�s then-brief entry from the previous edition -- he was less than thirty years old at the time! -- is affixed to the blank center area. Harriman has written out "Born 1891 / married Sept. 1915 / Miss Kitty Lanier Lawrence" then at the bottom added his business address signed and dated it. Unusual and by far the earliest Harriman item we have encountered. Comes with a choice original 10" X 8" news agency photograph of 1947 showing Harriman as commerce secretary -- itself scarce. Mini-biography of Harriman as an up-and-coming twenty-something. unknown
Bookseller reference : 22613
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BOETTICHER Budd 1916 2001
Signature and Inscription
This American film director is remembered for popular low-budget Westerns starring Randolph Scott in the late 1950s; other films include "The Bullfighter and the Lady" 1951 "The Tall T" 1957 "Ride Lonesome" 1959 "Comanche Station" 1960 and "The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond" 1960. Large bold "For my friend Richard Laade" and signature in black fineline heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. dated 1979 May 27. Near fine. With original envelope. A handsome example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 24117
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SCHIMMEL Albert ? 1985
Autograph Note Signed
Rock Island Rockets football star. On the verso of a heavy stock 5" X 3" card which Schimmel boldly signs and dates 1983 February 22 is a nice little ANS: "I graduated from Marietta College in 1912. I played as a professional as a Rock Island Rocket during the 1923 and 1929 Seasons. I was freshman baseball coach at Purdue in 1914. I coached High School foot ball basket ball and Base ball in 1916 thru 1924." With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18283
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LOCKWOOD Margaret 1916 90
Signature
American actress who was Britain's most popular actress of the 1930s and '40s starring in the notorious "Wicked Lady" 1946; "The Lady Vanishes" and "Night Train to Munich" were two of her best films. Bold signature in black ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1978 June 23. Near fine. Small abrasion near bottom of card well below. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19075
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GUNKEL Ray 1924 72
Photograph Signed
This popular wrestler of the 1960s was managed by none less than former heavyweight boxing champion Jack Dempsey; he died after a 1972 wrestling match in Savannah Georgia with "Ox" Baker who delivered his well-known closing maneuver the "Heart Punch." PS 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. Very good. Faint inoffensive tape stain at each corner. Informal full-length portrait of a smiling Gunkel in wrestling trunks standing alongside manager Dempsey. At lower left he writes "Best Wishes / Ray Gunkel." Very attractive. unknown
Bookseller reference : 21185
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BLACKWELL Ewell "The Whip" 1922 96
Signature
Famed pitcher who debuted with the Cincinnati Reds in 1942 playing also for the New York Yankees and Kansas City Athletics before retiring in 1955. Bold "Best Wishes / Ewell Blackwell" irregular 2�" X 1�" blue slip n.p. n.y. ca. 1960. Very good. Tape stain along top and bottom edge touching couple letters of inscription and last few letters of last name. Rather attractive despite flaw. unknown
Bookseller reference : 21562
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WILSON Angus 1913 91
Signature
British novelist knighted in 1980 of "Setting the World on Fire" fame and other critically acclaimed works. Uncommon signature heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1978 October 9. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18937
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HAMBOURG Mark 1879 1960
Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
Reknowned Russian-born pianist and music critic -- one of the most famous of his day. AMuQS 1p 3�" X 2�" Chicago IL 1899 December 30. Good plus. Lightly and evenly age toned; small stamp hinge-type mounts at left edge and bottom edge not affecting text. Hambourg boldly pens two measures of unidentified music signing and dating below. An attractive and early example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 27484
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VANGILDER Elam R. 1896 1977
Photograph Signed
This pitcher debuted with the St. Louis Browns in 1919 playing for them and the Detroit Tigers until 1929. PS 2�" X 3�" n.p. n.d. Fine. Modern but high quality matte-finish print of a young Vangilder pitching in his Browns uniform signed boldly near the bottom in later years. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19918
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GAINES Clarence 1923 2005
Signature
Nicknamed "Big House" for his 6'3" 265-pound frame this African-American men's basketball coach lasted an astonishing 47 years 1946-93 at Winston-Salem State University North Carolina; in 1982 he was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame and in 2006 was a charter inductee in the College Basketball Hall of Fame. Full signature including nickname in black fineline heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1989 June 15. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 26739
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GORDON Leo 1922 2000
Signature
If the bad guy in a Western wore a black hat you'd often find this tough guy underneath it; he appeared in 70 films 1953s "Hondo" among them and countless television series; his repertoire also included assorted creeps murderers and other "heavies." Large bold signature heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Pasadena CA n.d. 1990 October 16. Near fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19109
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BRADLEY Omar N. 1893 1981
"Omar N. Bradley" Matchbook
"The G.I.s General" beloved American Army general active during World War II and the last five-star general; from 1949-53 served as first permanent chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Matchbook with facsimile "Omar N. Bradley" signature embossed in silver below five silver stars on front cover 3" X 1 3/4" 3" X 4�" unfolded with matches removed for safety's sake n.p. n.y. pre-1973. Very good. Mild edgewear; small staple holes from removal of matches. Glazed white card stock. This unusual matchbook was produced in a small quantity strictly for Bradley's personal use and distribution in later years. This attractive example was acquired directly from Ralph G. Newman founder of Chicago's noted Abraham Lincoln Book Shop. Newman was a friend of Bradley's and served as his literary agent later in life when the second edition of Bradley's 1951 memoir "A Soldier's Story" was reissued in 1978. Most unusual. Though not dated it's a "front striker" which dates it prior to 1973 -- post-1973 a federal mandate placed the striker on the rear cover for safety's sake. Matchbook spine "saddle" to matchbook collectors and back cover are blank. unknown
Bookseller reference : 23328
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LEONTOVICH Eugenie 1900 93
Autograph Note Signed / Signature
This Russian-born actress began on Broadway in the 1920s and in 1959 won a Tony for "Anastasia"; she appeared in several films and also helped found the Actors Workshop in 1953. ANS initialed 1p 5�" X 7�" n.p. 1972 June 12. Addressed to Richard C. Laade. Fine. With full signature and identical date on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card and original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 15643
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MacDONALD Malcolm 1901 81
Autograph Letter Signed
This Scottish politician son of British Prime Minister Ramsey MacDonald served as Labour cabinet minister and later as commissioner general in Southeast Asia. ALS 1Opp 5�" X 7" Sevenoaks England 1980 January 14. Addressed to Richard C. Laade. Very good. Bit of age toning. Charming note to an admirer whose letter pursued MacDonald from country to country. Also a bold signature and date 1980 January 14 on a special heavy stock 5" X 3" card. Very good. Bit of age toning. With original envelope addressed in MacDonald's hand. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18321
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COOPER Walker 1915 91
Signature
Star catcher for the St. Louis Cardinals and New York Giants debuting in 1940. Bold handsome signature heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1972 July 20. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18953
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SMITH Robert E. "Bobby" 1895 1987
Signature and Inscription
Pitcher and shortstop who debuted in 1923 with the Boston Braves through 1930 also 1933-35 and also played for the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds before retiring in 1937. Bold signature and "'Braves' 13-yrs-'Cubs' 2-yrs" in black fineline heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1973 October 12. Fine. With original envelope. Quite handsome and rather uncommon. unknown
Bookseller reference : 23964
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