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BARI Lynn 1915 89
Signature
Sultry "other woman" of countless films of the 1930s and '40s. Signature dated 1984 December 27 on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Santa Barbara CA. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18909
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FINCK Henry T. 1854 1926
Autograph Letter Signed
Author; music critic for the "New York Evening Post" 1881-1924. ALS 1p 5�" X 8�" Bethel ME 1924 September 9. Addressed to pianist John Leiser. Fine. Discouraging advice to a would-be musician: ".The field is horribly overcrowded. Better make your living some other way and keep music for your pleasure." What aspiring musician wants to hear advice such as this: "You love music now; you will not if you become a professional." Recommends one of his books and also Cooke's "Great Pianists on Piano Playing." With original envelope addressed by Finck. Comes with fine studio portrait 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. dated on verso 1927 July 26 in another hand. Inscribed on the verso by Finck's widow ABBIE H.C. FINCK to John Leiser. With front portion of original envelope addressed in her hand. unknown
Bookseller reference : 27443
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FRELINGHUYSEN Frederick T. 1817 85
Signature
New Jersey's two-time senator also served as Henry Clay's running mate; as secretary of state under Arthur 1881-85 he obtained Pearl Harbor as a naval base. Choice large signature and "New Jersey" on a 5" X 2�" slip n.p. n.d. Fine. Clean and bright with ample margins. unknown
Bookseller reference : 16064
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BARRY Patrick 1816 90
Signature and Salutation
This Irish-born pioneer horticulturist and pomologist became owner of the largest nursery in the United States; he edited the influential "Genessee Farmer" 1844-52 and in 1851 published his important "Treatise on the Fruit Garden." Clipped "Sincerely yours / P. Barry" penned large and bold in brown ink 3" X 1�" tipped to heavy card n.p. n.y. Very good. An attractive example from this horticultural giant. unknown
Bookseller reference : 24403
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DAVEY Martin L. 1884 1946
Typed Manuscript Signed
This Ohio democratic politician served that state as congressman 1918-21 and as their 53rd governor 1935-39. TMS 4pp onion skin sheets 8�" X 13 3/4" n.p. 1935 March 9. Very good. Small paper clip rust mark at upper left of first page. Original single-spaced typescript of the Ohio governor's irate speech titled "Radio Speech of Martin L. Davey Governor March 9th 1935" on the Federal Emergency Relief Administration programs within Ohio and his inability to exert any control over it. In part: "Many of you will recall that I made an issue of this relief situation in the campaign last year. I made a solemn promise to the people of Ohio to correct the abuses and to eliminate the waste and inefficiency. / .neither myself as Governor nor any agent of the State of Ohio has the slightest possibility of correcting any of the evils and waste and inefficiency that give rise to such wide-spread complaints. I am wholly unable to keep an earnest campaign promise to clean up this situation. / It is not my purpose to evade responsibility. I was perfectly willing to take all the blame that goes with executive power but when there is not the slightest power lodged in the Governor to correct the abuse and waste I am not willing to assume public responsibility for what is going on." A lengthy denunciation of the way in which New Deal programs were being carried out on the state level. Interestingly Davey's pre-gubernatorial business the Davey Tree Expert Company was one of the earliest to sponsor network radio programs -- thus Davey was well versed in the power of radio waves to influence constituents. Within weeks of taking office Davey -- whose tenure has been described as "one of the most extraordinary and bizarre periods in the annals of the Ohio governorship" -- began feuding with President Roosevelt. He accused the federal administration of relief in Ohio with being "cruel inhuman and wasteful" -- to which FDR accused Davey with corrupting relief efforts in Ohio. Roosevelt quoted federal relief administrator Harry L. Hopkins who maintained that Davey's campaign committee had solicited contributions to finance his inaugural ball from persons working with the Federal Relief Administration. Davey sought to have Hopkins arrested for criminal libel. Before the Ohio legislature Davey called Hopkins a coward and a liar and dared him to enter Ohio. This typescript clearly precedes this name-calling brouhaha for in it Davey discusses Hopkins and his agency in civil if not cordial terms. Chronologically this speech likely falls some time shortly after the beginning of the Davey-FDR feud and the FDR countercharges. Boldly signed by Davey at the conclusion. Fascinating and most unusual -- an important relic from this memorable Ohio political squabble. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18072
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SAMERJAN George 1915 2005
Signed First Day Cover
Prolific painter illustrator graphic designer and WPA muralist responsible for the 1959 "Arctic Exploration" and 1967 "Erie Canal" U.S. postage stamps. Signed First Day Cover 6�" X 3�" cancelled in Bloomington Illinois on 23 October 1965 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single Samerjan-designed 5-cent "Stevenson" stamp at upper right. Fine. No decorative cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address. Just below the postal cancellation Samerjan signs large and bold in black fineline and below his signature he's rubberstamped "George Samerjan Designer of Stamp". Signed also at left in black ballpoint by the noted son of the stamp's subject: ADLAI E. STEVENSON III b. 1930. unknown
Bookseller reference : 25852
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GALENTO Tony "Two Ton" 1909 79
Autograph Note Signed
This heavyweight boxing contender is famed for proclaiming "I'll moider da bum" before each bout. ANS 1p irregularly-trimmed roughly rectangular 7�" X 4" sheet n.p. n.d. ca. 1957. Addressed to "Friend Donald." Very good. Several small tape stains at the margins touching upon several words including the "to" in "Galento". "I am down in the Everglades Florida" Galento writes an admirer "playing the part of a character called 'Beef' in a movie called 'Across the Everglades' produced by the Schulberg Productions look for it this winter in your local movie house. Keep punching." "Wind Across the Everglades" a drama set in early Florida was written produced and directed by Budd Schulberg and starred Burl Ives Christopher Plummer Gypsy Rose Lee and Peter Falk. It was released in 1958 thereby dating this undated piece to approximately 1958. An interesting item written from on location. Uncommon. unknown
Bookseller reference : 17514
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TAFT Charles P. 1897 1983
Signature
This son of President Taft owned and edited the powerful Cincinnati Times-Star and was also one of the founders of the influential World Council of Churches. Signature and "With best regards" heavy stock 5" X 3" card Cincinnati OH 1980 June 4. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19911
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GOSS Charles Frederic 1852 1930
Autograph Letter Signed
This American clergyman authored popular priestly potboilers such as his bestseller "The Redemption of David Corson." Small ALS 1p 4" X 5�" Westminster Park NY 1909 August 20. Addressed to C.T. Scott. Very good. Minor mounting traces on verso. "The publisher of my books Bobbs Merrill and Co. will probably have some picture or other that will be sufficient. May I refer you to them" Boldly signed in full. unknown
Bookseller reference : 28476
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BOSWELL Charles
The America: The Story of the World's Most Famous Yacht
New York: David McKay Company 1967. Hardcover. 8vo. Blue cloth pictorial dust jacket. xi 275pp. Illustrations. Near fine/very good. Minor jacket edgewear. Tight nice first edition. David McKay Company hardcover
Bookseller reference : 10961
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BARNARD Christiaan 1922 2001
Signature
This South African surgeon entered the history books when on December 3 1967 he performed the first human heart transplant on Louis Washkansky. Large bold signature in blue fineline 5 3/4" X 1�" n.p. n.y. Fine. Usual hurried scrawl -- whaddya expect from an M.D. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19858
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ALSOP Joseph 1910 89
Typed Note Signed
American political columnist and author credited with coining the phrase "brain trust" to name FDR's circle of advisors. TNS 1p 7" X 10�" Washington DC 1977 November 14. Addressed to Richard C. Laade. Near fine. Complies with an autograph request. Large salutation and "Sincerely" also in Alsop's sloppy script. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 15240
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MEREDITH Burgess 1908 97
Photograph Signed
Renowned character actor whose eclectic variety of films stage and television productions spanned many decades; he appeared on Broadway in the 1930s on television in "The Twilight Zone" and in films such as "Rocky" and "Grumpy Old Men." PS 10" X 8" n.p. n.d. Fine. Lovely matte finish scene from "Tom Dick and Harry" 1941 showing Meredith with a bedridden Ginger Rogers and white-suited George Murphy and Alan Marshal boldly signed by Meredith in black fineline at center. Quite attractive. unknown
Bookseller reference : 31161
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BRITTON Stephen G. 1891 1981
Signature
Shortstop with the Pittsburgh Pirates debuting in 1913. Large signature in blue ballpoint 5" X 3" card n.p. n.d. Near fine. Attractive old age example -- rather uncommon. unknown
Bookseller reference : 29341
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ELLIOTT Howard 1860 ?
Typed Letter Signed
One of the best-known railroad executives of the turn of the century serving as president of Northern Pacific Railway 1903-13 and of New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad 1913-17. TLS 1p 8�" X 11" Boston MA 1913 December 23. Addressed to Hamilton Holt editor of the "New York Independent." Near fine. Mounting traces on verso. On letterhead of the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company the newly-named president and chairman begs off writing a newspaper article: ".until the company can get its affairs adjusted with the Federal authorities and its finances on a better basis I have hardly any time for other matters." Bold handsome signature. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19427
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SOYER Raphael 1899 1987
Photograph Signed
Russian-born American artist brother of artist Moses. PS 6" X 5" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Black and white book-stock photograph of a self-portrait in oil showing Soyer half-length palette in one hand and brush in the other gazing pensively at the viewer boldly signed by Soyer in blue ballpoint across his chest. Contrast adequate only. Signed a second time on the blank verso. unknown
Bookseller reference : 25980
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RALOV Kirsten 1922 99
Signature
This Danish dancer debuted with the Royal Danish Ballet in 1940 and retired in 1962 thereafter touring the world producing Bournonville ballets. Bold signature in black fineline heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1987 December 6. Near fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 29074
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BRUNEAU Alfred 1857 1934
Autograph Note Signed
This French composer created operas noted for their realism "Kerim" " Messidor" " Angelo" etc. ballets symphonies and more; he was also a prolific music critic for many periodicals. ANS in French 1p 3 3/4" X 4 3/4" Paris France 1924 March 17. Addressed to American expatriate pianist and music critic Irving Schwerke 1893-1975. Fine. Gracious dinner invitation. With original envelope addressed by Bruneau. unknown
Bookseller reference : 25088
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ROGERS Ginger 1911 95
Photograph Signed
This actress and dancer will forever be remembered for the eight musicals she did with Fred Astaire. Color PS 11" X 8�" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Matte finish book-weight reproduction of a lobby card for her 1938 film "Having Wonderful Time" beautifully signed. unknown
Bookseller reference : 15720
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GRISSOM Virgil 1926 67
Photograph Signed
This Mercury VII astronaut the third astronaut in space 1961 was killed in a flash fire during the simulation of the Apollo I launching. Color PS irregular 3�" X 6 3/4" n.p. n.d. ca. early 1960s. Good only. Single 1" tape stain near lower left edge; this lower left edge is not cut straight but rather the lower 2" curve inward so that the 3�" width dimension cited above measures only 2 3/4" at the bottom edge. Candid matte finish color magazine photograph a tight closeup of Grissom's face. Just under the chin line Grissom signs it in blue ballpoint. Contrast is average only. unknown
Bookseller reference : 17722
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GOODSON Mark 1915 92
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Television Academy Hall of Fame producer whose game show creations include "What's My Line" "Family Feud" and "The Price Is Right." Color IPS 8" X 10" n.p. 1981. Handsome matte finish informal portrait of a pipe-smoking Goodson boldly inscribed "Best to Marcy -- / Mark Goodson / 1981." unknown
Bookseller reference : 15630
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DAY Chon 1907 2000
Signature
This Cartoon Hall of Famer is known for clever gag cartoons many of which were published in book form. Handsome signature heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1988 November 2. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 21790
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THOMAS Danny 1914 91
Photograph Signed
Popular comic and actor who starred in early television's "Make Room for Daddy" 1953-64. PS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Fine. Informal glossy pose of a young Thomas. unknown
Bookseller reference : 15725
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OLAN Ben editor
A Century of Champions
New York: Macmillan Publishing Co 1976. Hardcover. 4to. Grey paper over boards pictorial dust jacket. 256pp. Numerous illustrations. Very good/very good. First edition. Pictorial celebration of twentieth-century athletes teams and events. Macmillan Publishing Co hardcover
Bookseller reference : 289
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HAGEN Theodore 1823 71
Autograph Letter Signed
Prolific music writer author of "Civilization and Music" and "Musical Novels" and editor of "Musical Gazette." ALS 1p 5" X 8" New York NY 1864 December 16. Addressed to J.P. Snell. Very good. Minor binding traces along left edge. Gracious attempt to help an early collector of music autographs: "I will see what I can do for you with regard to the matter you mention; but you must give me time and have patience." Adds a postscript: "I just came across with one of Charles Grobe's letters which I enclose." unknown
Bookseller reference : 14321
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RUSK Jeremiah M. "Uncle Jerry" 1830 93
Typed Letter Signed
Governor of Wisconsin 1882-89 who in quelling strike riots coined the phrase "I seen my duty and I done it"; secretary of agriculture 1889-93. TLS 2pp 8" X 10" Department of Agriculture letterhead Washington DC 1889 November 18. Addressed to Col. Henry Casson. Very good. Minor darkening at bottom edge. Pale blue letterhead. Concerns Wisconsin political matters reading in part: "I differ with you very much in regard to the Bennett law. The principle contained in it is nothing more than the principle of the prohibition party in Wisconsin. Flecker's defense of the law or any Democrat's defense will have the same effect upon the party that it would have if Hastings should go out and defend the republican ticket -- drive away republicans instead of assisting to hold them. The first time I get a chance to make a public utterance in Wisconsin I shall denounce the law and put myself right with my German friends. The fact that the Catholic Democrats are patting the law on the back is enough to condemn it without anything further. I say this much to you so you may know where your old chief stands." Fiery content from "Uncle Jerry." Interesting. unknown
Bookseller reference : 22675
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STANWYCK Barbara 1907 90
Photograph Signed
Popular and versatile American actress of numerous films "Double Indemnity" and "Stella Dallas" earned her two of her four Oscar nominations and early television. Color PS 14" X 11" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Original lobby card for Stanwyck's 1937 film "This Is My Affair" co-starring her long-time husband Robert Taylor. Large handsome signature. unknown
Bookseller reference : 15709
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BOOTH Ballington 1857 1940
Typed Letter Signed
Second son of William Booth Salvation Army founder; commander of army in U.S. 1887-96; after fall-out with father founded Volunteers of America 1896. TLS 1p 8�" X 11" Volunteers of America letterhead New York NY 1903 October 3. Addressed to the editor of the "New York Independent." Good. Faint ink transfer of text minor soiling. Excellent content in which Booth tries to quell a rumor that the Volunteers have "Cut loose from the Churches"-- "Surely this of all movements in existence has shown the most friendly attitude as an interdenominational auxiliary to the Churches." Large flamboyant signature. unknown
Bookseller reference : 13909
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DUNDAS Lawrence Aldred Mervyn 3rd Marquess of Zetland 1908 89
Signature
This noted English lawn tennis star of the 1940s played at Wimbledon and the All England Championships was actually a nobleman and until 1971 was titled the Earl of Ronaldshay. Bold "Zetland" in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1980 March 8. Fine. With original envelope. Unusual. unknown
Bookseller reference : 26652
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GREENSPAN Bud
Play It Again Bud!
New York: Peter H. Wyden 1973. Hardcover. 4to. Blue paper over boards pictorial dust jacket. 247pp. Good/very good. Some edgewear. First edition. Amusing collection of 200 bizarre sports blunders captured on instant replay film footage. Peter H. Wyden hardcover
Bookseller reference : 290
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BARONDESS Benjamin 1891 1960
Typed Note Signed / Unsigned Typescript
This prominent New York attorney was a noted Lincoln scholar author of the 1954 "Three Lincoln Masterpieces"; charter member and vice president of the noted Civil War Round Table of New York and namesake of the prestigious Benjamin Barondess Award for new Civil War titles. TNS 1p 8�" X 11" New York NY 1951 November 20. Addressed to CARL HAVERLIN 1899-1985 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar radio pioneer and president of Broadcast Music Inc. BMI. Near fine. Referencing a Civil War Round Table event of the previous day Barondess jokes "Did you think you were going to escape thanks for your invitation to me to be one of the panel at the Gettysburg Address Seminar last night If so the error was profound." Boldly signed. Haverlin has scrawled the draft of a brief reply in bold pencil at upper left as was his custom. Accompanied by a carbon copy typescript of the very talk Barondess had given at that seminar 10pp rectos only 8�" X 11" n.p. 1951 November 19. Very good. Titled simply "BENJAMIN BARONDESS'S TALK" this double-spaced typescript on thin onion skin paper presents his overview of Lincoln's speech its preparation and reception. The following year an article by Barondess titled "The Gettysburg Address: Revealing facts about one of the 'Supreme Masterpieces of the English language'" was published in the Spring 1952 issue of "Autograph Collectors' Journal" and this is presumably the precursor of that article. An interesting and unusual pair for the Lincoln specialist. From the collection of noted Lincoln/Civil War scholar ARNOLD F. GATES 1914-93. unknown
Bookseller reference : 28310
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HODGSON Shadworth H. 1832 1912
Autograph Letter Signed
This nonacademic English philosopher was a companion of William James with whom he belonged to the London group "Scratch Eight"; he was the first president 1880-94 of the Aristotelian Society; among his books are "The Metaphysic of Experience" "The Philosophy of Reflection" and "Time and Space." ALS 3pp 4�" X 7" Lincolnshire England 1870 July 18. Addressed to "My dear Harris." Very good. Good content referring to the political situation in France. In part: "If you go to Paris now you will find it at a most interesting time in all the fever of the beginning of the war. I think their going to war on the part of France out of pure jealousy of Prussia utilised by Napoleon for the supposed interest of his own dynasty is treason to the cause of civilisation and the union of Western Europe." Sure enough France declared war on Prussia the very day after Hodgson penned this letter. Mentions his summer plans "quietly and steadily reading in London in August when London is empty and though hot not feverish". A handsome and interesting example. From the collection of University of Chicago geology professor Albert Johannsen 1871-1962 author of "The House of Beadle and Adams and Its Dime and Nickel Novels" 1950 the definitive reference work and bibliography on the subject. Johannsen's original 8�" X 11" file folder bearing his printed "Collection of Albert Johannsen" label partly filled in by Johannsen accompanies this item. unknown
Bookseller reference : 26718
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JOHNSON Lady Bird 1912 2007
Signed Postal Cover
First Lady. Signed initials Postal Cover 6�" X 3�" cancelled in Phoenix Arizona on 28 May 1968. 5-cent "Plant for a More Beautiful America" and 1-cent "Andrew Jackson" stamp at upper right. Near the center just below the postal cancellation Johnson boldly pens a large "LBJ" in black ballpoint. Signed in person by the First Lady at the opening of a new post office in Phoenix -- this and the stamp honoring her passion for conservation programs make this a relevant cover for Johnson. unknown
Bookseller reference : 25132
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SHEHAN Laurence 1898 1984
Signature
Archbishop of Baltimore. Full signature dated 1967 May 11 on a special heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Baltimore MD. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18318
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ATKINSON Brooks 1894 1984
Signature
The only New York theatre critic well-liked enough to have a theatre named after him. Atkinson signs a special heavy stock 5" X 3" card dating it 1970 July 12 n.p. Durham NY. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19100
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ALDRICH Charles C. "Ki" 1916 83
Signature and Inscription
Texas Christian University star center 1936-38 a 1938 All-American who captained that team to a national championship; played for the Chicago Cardinals 1939-40 and the Washington Redskins 1941-42 1945-47; elected in 1960 to the College Football Hall of Fame. Bold "Kevin: / May God bless you. / Yours truly / Ki Aldrich" in blue ballpoint on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. Near fine. A handsome example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 21894
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CLAIRE Ina 1892 1985
Photograph Signed
This vaudevillian and Ziegfield Girl appeared in a handful of silent and talking films such as "Ninotchka" and "Claudia." PS 5" X 4" archivally tipped to a larger acid-free matte board n.p. n.d. Very good. Book photograph a closeup of Claire with young Garbo in "Ninotchka" signed by Claire in blue ballpoint across her chest. unknown
Bookseller reference : 15584
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WARMERDAM Cornelius "Dutch" 1915 2001
Signature
This American track star was the first pole vaulter to eclipse 15 feet on April 13 1941 a world record held for 14 years today's fiberglass poles have led to higher vaults than possible with bamboo. Bold signature heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1980 January 23. Fine. With original envelope partly addressed in Warmerdam's hand. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19247
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NELSON Gene 1920 96
Inscribed Photograph Signed
All-around actor singer dancer and director of stage and screen; films include "Oklahoma" and "Three Sailors and a Girl." IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Fine. Striking matte finish scene from Oklahoma showing Nelson doing a rope trick boldly and largely inscribed in thick marker "To Terry / Fondly / Gene Nelson." Uncommon. unknown
Bookseller reference : 15656
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MALONE Dumas 1892 1986
Typed Note Signed
THE authority on Thomas Jefferson author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning six-volume "Jefferson and His Time" 1948-81; he also edited the mammoth "Dictionary of American Biography." TNS 1p 5�" X 8�" Charlottesville VA 1985 April 14. Addressed to Richard C. Laade. Fine. Terse note cautiously submitting his signature bearing his usual minute length: 7/8"! signature. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 16050
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BING Rudolf 1902 97
Signature
Long-time manager of the New York Metropolitan Opera 1950-72. Large signature heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1980 March 20. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 13960
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SALVATORI Philip L. ? 1987
Signature
Noted Martha Graham dancer. Large handsome signature in black ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1982 July 1. Fine. With original envelope. Outstanding example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 29096
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WAILES Richard D. "Rusty" 1936 2002
Signature
This American rower first won Olympic gold in 1956 at Melbourne as part of the 8-man U.S. team then again in 1960 at Rome as part of the 4-man coxless crew. Handsome signature in black fineline heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1986 April 8. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 21978
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ELKIN William F. 1792 1880
Autograph Document Signed
One of the "Long Nine" nickname for the group of nine state legislators elected to the Illinois legislature in 1836 to represent Sangamon County so-called because all were at least six feet in height; one of Lincoln's fellow representatives among them was Elkin. Partly-printed ADS 2pp 7�" X 12�" Springfield IL 1841 October 28. Good to fair. Some separations at folds and some archival tape repairs but overall sound and attractive. Land deed from a sheriff's sale in which a parcel of land was purchased by a Philip C. Latham for the amount of taxes owed on it $1.51. Signed by Elkin as sheriff at the close and also twice within the text. Interestingly the parcel of land was "in Elijah Iles Addition to the Town now City of Springfield" -- Iles being the captain in the Black Hawk War to whose mounted company Lincoln was assigned when he briefly re-enlisted. This company was part of a "spy battalion" that was dispatched to Galena to rescue the trapped residents from Black Hawk. An unusual piece with nice associations. unknown
Bookseller reference : 14856
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WALLACE Irving 1916 90
Photograph Signed
Incredibly prolific American novelist whose popular fiction titles spanned several decades. PS 8" X 10" n.p. 1985. Fine. Casual portrait of an urbane pipe-smoking Wallace boldly signed with "Best" and year in black fineline along the blank lower margin. unknown
Bookseller reference : 28477
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LAVELLI Dante "Gluefingers" 1923 ?
Signature
Cleveland Browns star end 1946-56 elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1975. Large bold signature including nickname heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1973 January 13. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19110
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TRACY Spencer 1900 67
Inscribed Photograph Signed
This highly-regarded versatile and prolific leading man -- considered by many one of the greatest actors ever -- won an Oscar for "Captains Courageous" 1937 and "Boy's Town" 1938. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Very good. Slightest of edgewear with faint tape stain at each corner. Handsome studio portrait taken for "The Mountain" costarring Robert Wagner and Claire Trevor showing a benevolent older Tracy in sportscoat and ascot boldly inscribed in black ballpoint in a light portion at the upper left "To Donald / best wishes / Spencer Tracy / 7/14/61." A lovely example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 17521
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PEYREFITTE Roger 1907 2000
Signature
French author remembered chiefly for his bestselling 1972 biography "Manouche." Signature heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1974 July 1. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18933
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BOONE Ray "Ike" 1923 2004
Signature
Patriarch of this 3-generation baseball family father of Bob and grandfather of Aaron and Bret and a two-time All-Star this infielder debuted with the Cleveland Indians in 1948 and also played for the Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox Kansas City Athletics Milwaukee Braves and Boston Red Sox before retiring in 1960. Small bold signature irregular 2" X 3.4" tipped to the upper right corner of a picture postcard showing Boone in uniform during his days as a Tiger 1954-58 3�" X 5�" n.p. n.y. Very good. Tape stains at each corner and couple along edges; tape stains along top and bottom edge of clipped signature as well. Since Boone is depicted at bat it appears he's about to take a swing at the tipped-on signature. Despite tape flaw fairly attractive. unknown
Bookseller reference : 21560
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KNOX Alexander 1907 95
Signature
Canadian stage star whose films include "The Sea Wolf" "Wilson" for which he was nominated for an Oscar and much more. Signature dated in another hand 1983 Otober 24 on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Fine. With original envelope. Comes with a glossy 10" X 8" scene from the 1943 film "None Shall Escape." unknown
Bookseller reference : 15641
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