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CULVER Roland 1900 84
Photograph Signed
British comic character actor. Uncommon PS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Very good. Miniscule pin hole in each corner. Glossy closeup portrait from the 1946 Olivia DeHavilland film "To Each His Own" inscribed "Best Wishes Roland Culver." unknown
Bookseller reference : 18961
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HOLDEN Stanley 1928 2007
Signature
Noted character dancer in Britain's Royal Ballet from the 1940s through the 1960s; later an important ballet teacher. Large signature in black fineline heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1977 November 10. Near fine. With original envelope. A nice flamboyant example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 29056
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WANAMAKER Sam 1919 93
Signature
Accomplished actor and director of stage and screen who was blacklisted for a time because of his leftist connections; films include "Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines" and "The Spy Who Came in from the Cold"; long a resident of England he was instrumental in the creation of a replica of Shakespeare's Globe Theater on the actual site in London though he died before his many years' labor came to fruition. Large signature dated 1989 April 14 on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19137
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WILLARD Clarence E. ? ?
Signed Broadside
In the "Just Plain Weird" category consider the man who from about 1925 on baffled the medical and scientific community with his ability to GROW. That's right this famed sideshow performer appeared to grow inches taller on stage -- hence his nickname "The Man Who Grows Before Your Eyes." Through the 1950s Willard continued to amaze and confound appearing on shows such as "The Ed Sullivan Show" 6 April 1958. What he signs here is as off-the-wall as what he did: a folded-down promotional broadside single sheet printed recto and verso 27" X 18�" folds down to 9" X 6 3/4" Grand Rapids MI n.y. ca. 1934 or earlier. Near fine. The front panel which reads "The / Complete / Refrigerator / LEONARD / a name with more than a half / century of / REFRIGERATION BACKGROUND" in bold orange and black bears his handsome large inscription in a blank area: "Clarence E. Willard / 'The Man Who Grows' / 1934." Unfolded the broadside features numerous illustrations with captions front and back touting this product. Superb clean condition with no edgewear whatsoever and no weakness along the original fold lines. Scarce and unusual -- as weird as it gets. unknown
Bookseller reference : 14267
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LINTZENICH Joe 1908 85
Signature
Bronko Nagurski and Red Grange's backfield teammate debuted with the Chicago Bears in 1930 playing there for two seasons; on November 16 1931 he kicked a 94-yard punt setting an NFL record that stood for 38 years. Bold signature in black fineline heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1982 November 13. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 26682
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GRIFFITH Tommy 1889 1967
Signature
Outfielder who debuted with the Boston Red Sox in 1913. Large signature in black ballpoint 5" X 3" card n.p. 1966 March 1. Fine. Superb later life example. Uncommon. unknown
Bookseller reference : 23114
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APPLING Lucius B. "Luke" 1907 91
Signature
This shortstop debuted with the Chicago White Sox in 1930 and remained there until retiring in 1950; in 1964 he was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Large bold signature in blue ballpoint on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. Fine. Accompanied by a 7�" X 10" color reproduction of Appling's Donruss "Hall of Fame Heroes" baseball card. unknown
Bookseller reference : 28672
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LARDNER Ring W. Jr. 1915 2000
Signature
The son of the legendary journalist and humorist was a noted screenwriter "MASH" is among his many credits and member of the "Hollywood Ten." Full signature heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1984 December 13. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18929
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DAVIS Bette 1908 89
Photograph Signed
This major screen and later stage star of the 1930s and '40s starred in "Jezebel" for which she won the 1938 Academy Award. Color PS 7" X 11" archivally tipped to a larger acid-free matte board n.p. n.d. Fine. Book photograph a nice reproduction of a poster for Davis's 1938 film "The Sisters" showing Davis cheek to cheek with Errol Flynn. unknown
Bookseller reference : 15599
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SILVESTRI Ken 1916 92
Signature
In 1939 this catcher debuted with the Chicago White Sox also playing for the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies before retiring in 1951; later a noted major leagues coach and manager. Large bold signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1971 August 3. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 26689
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MULLEN Chester A. ? ?
Signed Postal Cover
This American sailor who served during World War Two lays claim to fame as being one of very few living persons ever pictured on a U.S. stamp -- his smiling visage appears among a group of swabbies pictured on the U.S. three-cent stamp issued in 1945 titled "U.S. Navy" Signed Postal Cover 6�" X 3�" n.p. n.y. Fine. NOT a First Day Cover but simply an envelope bearing a mint copy of this stamp neither addressed nor mailed. Across the center large and bold Mullen signs in black medium-point marker. Original transmittal envelope cancelled in Des Moines Iowa on 13 February 1976 also present -- as is a small article from a philatelic newspaper undated but circa 1976 picturing this stamp and a "To the Editor" letter from three of Mullen's grandchildren pointing out that the Iwo Jima flagraisers were not the only living persons pictured on a U.S. stamp. Mullen appears at the upper right corner of the group of sailors captured on this stamp his cap cocked jauntily. Highly unusual -- a fun little piece of philatelic history. unknown
Bookseller reference : 22981
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SULLIVAN Ed 1902 74
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Stiff television host whose pioneering "Ed Sullivan Show" 1948-71 served as a springboard for many stars. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Informal matte finish smiling pose with suitcoat draped over shoulder nicely inscribed "Hi Norman" and signed. unknown
Bookseller reference : 16443
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BRYANT John Howard 1807 1902
Autograph Quotation Signed
The younger brother of poet William Cullen Bryant was an Illinois poet farmer politician and newspaper editor; his books of verse include "Poems Written from Youth to Old Age 1824-1884" 1885 and "The Life and Poems of John Howard Bryant" 1894. AQS 1p 5" X 8" Princeton Illinois 1895 May 20. Very good. Faint bit of age toning. Stanza from a poem handsomely penned in brown ink in old age: "There is no breath of common air / No ray of light from Star or Sun / No Shade of beauty anywhere; / But whispers of the Almighty One" nicely signed in full. Bryant does not identify it but this is the penultimate stanza from his poem "The Streams of Life" which appears on pages 227-28 of the "Life and Poems" volume published the year before he penned this excerpt. 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 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 : 27014
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CARUSO Anthony 1916 2003
Signature
This character actor played heavies in films such as "Young Dillinger" "Baby Face Nelson" and "Never Steal Anything Small." Huge signature and date 1988 December 2 on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18954
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LAMONT Corliss 1902 95
Signature
American author philosopher and poet whose socialist leanings prompted Senator Joseph McCarthy to call him "un-American." Signature heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1989 August 12. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18928
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PRUGH John C. ? ?
Inscribed Photograph Signed
The son of noted Ohio clergyman Peter C. Prugh 1822- he was an influential theologian scholar and orator who led the Grace Reformed Church of Pittsburgh for 36 years transforming it into one of the largest Reformed congregations. IPS 3�" X 4" Pittsburgh PA 1910 February. Near fine. A small oval head-and-shoulders portrait of the bearded pastor on glossy book stock handsomely inscribed below his likeness in black fountain pen: "To sh. A.E. Fostell / With the regards of / John H Prugh of / Grace Church Pittsburgh / On the Eve of / Lincolns Birth-Day -- Feb. 1910." Al Emmett Fostell was apparently a retailer of some sort involved in Lincolniana for in 1904 he published "A Rare and Valuable Collection of relics of Historical Interest in connection with our Martyr President Abraham Lincoln from the Cradle to the Grave Loaned by Bro. Al Emmett Fostell to Bridgeport Lodge B.P.O. Elks. From the collection of noted Lincoln scholar Arnold F. Gates 1914-93. Unusual and attractive. unknown
Bookseller reference : 20971
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GLASGOW Charles ? ?
Photograph Signed
English maker of miniatures. PS 7�" X 8�" n.p. 1935 September 26. Near fine. An unusual transportation-related item printed on thin glazed stock this photograph bears a 4-line printed caption on the lower margin: "ROYAL POLO CART / Princess Mary Driving in the Park. / Model Built by / CHARLES GLASGOW Coach Builder PAISLEY." Above this appears a superbly-detailed miniature carriage driven by a woman in fashionable riding gear with a single white horse pulling. Above this set within an oval frame is the elderly Glasgow in suit and Derby hat. Near the caption Glasgow boldly signs and dates it. The occasion for the issuance of this is uncertain but probably ties in with the lavish 1935 Silver Jubilee celebrations of George V -- perhaps an exhibit of miniatures depicting the royal family at different times of their lives. Princess Mary 1867-1953 married the future king in 1893. Most unusual. unknown
Bookseller reference : 14263
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STRAUS Oscar 1870 1954
Signature
Austrian-born French composer renowned for his fifty operettas which include "The Chocolate Soldier" 1909 filmed in 1941. Bold sloppy signature in blue fountain pen 4�" X 4" slip Stoll 1930 March 13. Very good. Quite minor mounting traces on verso. On specially prepared "The Autograph Collection of / Howes Norris Jr." letterhead. Nice example of this uncommon signature. unknown
Bookseller reference : 29099
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TEMPLE R. ? ?
Autograph Letter Signed
Perhaps a War of 1812 veteran. perhaps an attorney. perhaps a bureaucrat -- perhaps all of the above! ALS 2pp 8" X 10" Rutland VT 1818 May 16. Addressed to Robert Brent Pay Master General of the U.S. Army. Very good. Mild age toning. Good content appeal on behalf of the wife of a War of 1812 substitute soldier who died in battle. Reads in part: "There are in this vicinity two or three instances where persons served in the detached militia from this state in 1812 as substitutes whose names do not appear on the roll they having answered to the names of those who were drafted. These persons died in the service leaving widows. the widows claims for 5 years half pay is admissable as making proof of their services. permit me to remark in their behalf. it would be extremely unjust to exclude a claim merely because the officer should improperly suffer the name of the drafted man to remain upon the roll." Very interesting discussion of the dilemma of widows of substitute soldiers. unknown
Bookseller reference : 22708
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MELINKOVICH George ? ?
Photograph Signed / Autograph Note Signed
All-American Notre Dame football star of the 1930s known as "The Mighty Mink" scored eight touchdowns on 503 yards rushing in 1932 and six touchdowns in 1934. PS of sorts 4" X 5 3/4" n.p. n.d. Very good. Modern 1984 photocopy of a Robert Ripley-type newspaper sports cartoon of the type so popular in the '20s and '30s this one by a cartoonist named Burnley and headlined "The 'Irish' Powerhouse" depicting "The Mighty Mink" running with the ball; smaller inset image shows him barreling through an opposing player who yells "Hey stop" with the caption "He is one of those irresistable forces that has yet to meet an 'immovable object.'" Boldly signed by Melinkovich in green ink. Accompanied by an ANS lined 5" X 3" card n.p. n.d. 1984. Brief note to a fan remarking "It's been 52 years since I played." unknown
Bookseller reference : 18293
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FINLETTER Thomas K. 1893 1980
Signature
This diplomat and official managed to get the U.S. air power tripled in 1948 under Truman; secretary of the Air Force during the Korean War 1950-53. Handsome signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1970 September 2. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 23970
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ABARBANELL JR. 1852 1922 J. R.
Autograph Note Signed
Long-time editor of Norman L. Munro's "The New York Family Story Paper" 1873-1905 which ran again from 1905 to 1921 as "Family Story Paper"; also a playwright and lyricist "I Wouldn't -- Would You" with composer Harry Von Tilzer 1902. ANS 1p 8�" X 5�" New York NY 1906 May 16. Addressed to Mr. Benners. Very good. Light even age toning. Writing on "Munro's Publishing House" letterhead Abarbanell discusses a new play with a producer. "I have the revised copy of my play now" he begins. ". please return at my expense the copy I gave you with your opinion on it & the likelihood of your getting a production at Atlantic City during the season. If you succeed we will share the royalties on a basis of 1/3 to you & 2/3 to me." Unusual. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19926
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KIRBY Clay 1948 91
Signature
This pitcher debuted in 1969 with the San Diego Padres retiring in 1976. Bold "Best Wishes" and signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1972 April 26. Near fine. With original envelope. A choice example from the prime of his career. Having died of heart failure at only 43 Kirby's autograph is not common. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19203
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REGAN Phil 1906 96
Signature
The "Singing Policeman" -- who served time in prison for attempted bribery in the 1970s -- first gained fame on the radio in the 1930s before going into films; he sung his theme song "Happy Days Are Here Again" at Truman's inauguration. Signature and sentiment dated 1988 October 31 on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19056
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YOUNG Faron 1932 96
Typed Note Signed
"The Hillbilly Heartthrob" an American country music singer remembered for such hits as "Live Fast Love Hard Die Young" and "Hello Walls"; elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2000; committed suicide. TNS 1p heavy stock 5�" X 3�" picture postcard n.p. Nashville TN postal cancellation n.y. 1962 January 11 postal cancellation. Addressed to Donald M. Burnell. Near fine. "Hi Donald" it notes "Sincere thanks for your nice letter" signed simply "Faron" large and bold in blue ballpoint. Verso features two side-by-side black and white portraits of Young. unknown
Bookseller reference : 30638
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DeFORE Don 1917 93
Signature
Personable character actor in numerous films of the 1940s and '50s he had better success in television series such as "Hazel" and "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet." Signature and date 1987 November 7 on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Near fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18975
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McMASTER John Bach 1852 1932
Autograph Note Signed
American historian who pioneered the use of previously-neglected social and economic history in his mammoth 8-volume "History of the People of the United States." ANS 1p 6" X 7" Philadelphia PA 1931 October 12. Addressed to E.C. Hettel. Near fine. Graciously consents to an autograph request. A handsome example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 28705
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HEIFETZ Jascha 1901 87
Signed First Day Cover
The Lithuanian-born American violinist was a child prodigy who debuted at age five and is considered one of the great classical violinists of his day. Signed First Day Cover 6�" X 3�" cancelled in Boston Massachusetts on 3 December 1969 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single 6-cent "William M. Harnett American Painting" stamp at upper right. Fine. Partly across the cancellation Heifetz inscribes and signs large and bold in blue ballpoint: "With greetings -- / J Heifetz." The Harnett painting depicted is a shadow box of musical instruments a violin prominent among them -- making this a handsome and relevant cover for Heifetz. Small portion of original transmittal envelope also present. unknown
Bookseller reference : 24315
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WALKER John 1906 95
Signed First Day Cover
This legendary American museum official was a bona fide Bernard Berenson-trained art historian; he served as first chief curator and second director of the National Gallery of Art in which position he succeeded in bringing great attention and even greater masterpieces to this institution; among his published art studies are the 1974 memoir "Self-Portrait with Donors." Signed First Day Cover 6�" X 3�" cancelled in Washington DC on 17 September 1965 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Fine. Single 5-cent "John Copley -- American Artist" stamp at upper right. No decorative cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address. Handsome signature of Walker in blue ballpoint at lower left near the "sweet spot." Small portion of original transmittal envelope present. unknown
Bookseller reference : 23512
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JONES Allan 1907 92
Inscribed Photograph Signed
The father of crooner Jack Jones was a singing star of the 1930s known for the 1937 hit "Donkey Serenade"; he appeared in the Marx Brothers films "A Night at the Opera" and "A Day at the Races." IPS 8" X 10" n.p. 1981 April 14. Fine. Nice portrait in later years inscribed "To Terry -- / Happy Birthday / and may you have / many more of them. / Thank you for / your interest in / my career. I am / flattered and / honored. / Sincerely / Allan Jones / April 14 1981." unknown
Bookseller reference : 15639
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BROWNLOW William George Edward 4th Baronet Brownlow 1902 84
Autograph Letter Signed
Lord Lurgan a long and distinguished line of British nobility; son of William Brownlow 3rd Lord Lurgan 1858-1937. ALS 3pp 5�" X 7" London England 1937 March 18. Addressed to Irving Schwerke 1893-1975 American expatriate pianist and music critic. Near fine. Likely in response to a musical invitation Brownlow declines replying in part: "My dear father died a few weeks ago & I am hoping this weekend to go away for a complete change & rest over Easter. I hope to be in Paris a little later in the year so perhaps there may be a chance then if things are seasonably quiet!" Boldly signed "William Brownlow / Lord Lurgan." Penned large and bold on black-bordered mourning stationery. Original envelope also with mourning borders present addressed in Brownlow's hand. unknown
Bookseller reference : 25165
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SAYAO Bidu 1902 99
Signature
This Brazilian operatic soprano starred at the Metropolitan Opera from 1937 to 1952. Large signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1983 November 7. Near fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 26070
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QUICK Herbert 1861 1925
Typed Note Signed
Fiction fans remember this Iowa novelist actually a lawyer and bootlegger prosecutor for exciting depictions of pioneer life in books such as "Vandemark's Folly" 1921 and "The Hawkeye" 1923 while steamboating aficionados remember him for the classic "Mississippi Steamboatin'." TNS 1p 8�" X 11" Berkeley Springs WV 1924 November 21. Addressed to George H. Lorimer 1867-1937 the influential "Saturday Evening Post" editor. Very good. Mounting traces on verso. Asks Lorimer's help in tracking down a friend's address concluding with "I am making good progress with the autobiography." Quick died less than six months later and this autobiography was never published. unknown
Bookseller reference : 16051
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HUSSEY Ruth 1911 2005
Signature
The early 1940s saw some of this actresses best work: "Northwest Passage" "The Philadelphia Story" for which she received an Oscar nomination "H.M. Pulham Esq" and "The Uninvited." Bold signature dated 1989 February 2 on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19124
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VAN ALLEN James A. 1914 2006
Signature
This American physicist and rocket scientist pioneered exploration of the earth's radiation belts that bear his name. Bold signature in black fineline heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1967 March 21. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 30956
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CARPENTER Gordon 1919 88
Signature and Inscription
Nicknamed "Shorty" to jest his 6'6" height this University of Arkansas basketball star was part of the gold-winning American basketball team at the 1948 Summer Olympics; he coached the 1950 U.S. men's basketball team for the FIBA World Championship and later refereed Big Eight Conference games. Bold and handsome full signature including nickname and "Gold Medal Winner London / 1948" in black ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1984 October 16. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 26733
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FAYE Joey 1910 97
Signature
Popular stage comic who also appeared in films. Signature and date 1986 July 1 on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18995
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FRANCHI Sergio 1933 90
Signature
Italian singing star who also appeared in some films. Big bold handsome signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1971 June 11. Fine. With original envelope. A superb example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 23939
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JOHNSON Bob 1946 ?
Signature
The center around whom an NFL football franchise was practically built starred at Tennessee from 1965 to 1967; in 1989 he was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame. Bold signature heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1978 November 5. Very good. With original envelope. A handsome pre-HOF example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18296
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CRUIKSHANK Andrew 1907 88
Signature
British star of stage and screen "Richard III" "El Cid"; best known for the popular "Dr. Finlay's Casebook" television series. Bold signature and "National Theatre / London" dated 1981 July 31 on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card. Fine. With original envelope addressed by Cruikshank. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18971
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KLINE Burton ? ?
Typed Letter Signed / Autograph Manuscript Signed
Though little is known about this American writer he had a following as a horror and sci-fi writer of such short stories as "The Caller in the Night" 1917 and other oft-anthologized ghost tales; his "In the Open Code" appeared in "The Best Short Stories of 1918" and he also published novels such as "The End of the Flight" 1917 and "Gallant Rogue" 1921. Two items: First a TLS 1p 8�" X 11" New York NY 1923 March 2. Addressed to Professor Albert Johannsen author of "The House of Beadle and Adams and Its Dime and Nickel Novels" University of Oklahoma Press 1950 the definitive reference work and bibliography on the subject. Near fine. "I feel truly honored by your wish to include something of mine in your collection of autographs and manuscripts" he begins. "If the scribble I am sending you is not to your taste you must let me know. My book manuscripts are the property of the publishers and magazine editors never save or return the 'copy' of stories; hence this scrap from an unfinished yarn is the only thing at hand." Second is the accompanying "scrap" -- labeled "Rough draft" in red pencil at the upper left in Kline's hand -- which is titled "Sunk Without a Trace" and is an AMS 1p 8�" X 11" n.p. n.y. Near fine. It consists of one very full page of bold and legible text beginning: "On the 15th of every March I regularly receive a line from my friend Dr. Carver. Regularly his letter commands me to dine with him at the ___ Club on the 21st of the month. This annual feast has become a fixture between us. The dinner is not to herald the technical and sometimes the actual arrival of Spring. It is to celebrate it may be the fourth the sixth -- this year it was the seventh -- anniversary of Dr. Carver's divorce." Could become a horror tale -- but in any case it's an attractive and interesting rough draft example that makes you want to read more. Also present is Johannsen's original 8�" X 11" file folder bearing a printed "Collection of Albert Johannsen" label partly filled in by Johannsen. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18120
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LANCASTER Osbert 1908 86
Signature
British theatrical stage designer equally famed as the cartoonist who created the "Maudie Littlehampton" character for the "London Daily Express" 1939-81. Uncommon signature dated 1979 May 24 on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Very good. Slight vertical fold. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19027
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DURANTE Jimmy 1893 1980
Inscribed Photograph Signed
"Da Schnozz" beloved piano-playing comedian of vaudeville Broadway radio film and television. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. ca. 1960. Near fine. Light tape stain at each corner. Heavy stock matte finish portrait a typical grinning head shot adjusting his tie placed within a large darkened profile that shows off his proboscis to good effect. Boldly inscribed in blue ballpoint in a light area left of center "To / Donald / my very / Best / Wishes / Jimmy Durante." Charming. unknown
Bookseller reference : 30615
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BRULATOUR Jules E. 1870 1946
Autograph Note Signed
One of the other possible inspirations for Charles Foster Kane in Orson Welles' "Citizen Kane" was this pioneering American silent film producer and all-around tycoon. Brief ANS 1p 7" X 6�" Paris France 1920 OR "1930" July 17. Addressed to Irving Schwerke 1893-1975 American expatriate pianist and music critic. Fine. On embossed red letterhead of the hotel "George V" Brulatour notes: "Your write up was marvelous & we are very grateful to you. We would be so happy if you would come over Friday and dine with us We will have two friends from home. We will go to the Folles Bergere afterwards." Although the date of this letter is debatable surprisingly either option makes perfect sense. If dated 1920 this letter is quite intriguing for Brulatour's second wife was singer actress and "Titanic" survivor Dorothy Gibson 1889-1946 for whom Brulatour left his first wife and married in 1917. The first Mrs. Brulatour managed to get get their union annulled as invalid in 1919 -- after which according to one source "a humiliated Dorothy Gibson left New York shortly thereafter to live in relative peace and anonymity in Paris." This letter appears to prove that Brulatour followed her there perhaps to help reestablish her singing career. She had appeared in some Metropolitan Opera House productions in the teens and Schwerke appears to have favorably reviewed a singing appearance she made in Paris. Their post-marriage dalliance did not last however for Brulatour married silent film actress Hope Hampton 1897-1982 in 1923 a union that lasted until his death. If this letter is dated 1930 -- the more likely scenario -- it's still quite interesting for Hampton's film career died with the silent films and her husband bought her way into opera. She debuted with the Philadelphia Grand Opera in 1928 to disastrous reviews and in 1930 was touring in a production of Massenet's "Manon." Schwerke might easily have seen Hampton's performance and reviewed it in one of the music publications of the day. In either case a superb example of this uncommon autograph. unknown
Bookseller reference : 25164
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WAMBSGANSS William A. "Bill" 1894 1985
Signature
Known as "Wamby" this second baseman debuted in 1914 with the Cleveland Indians until 1923 then played for the Boston Red Sox 1924-25 and Philadelphia Athletics 1926; often cited for his stunning unheard-of World Series defensive play -- an unassisted triple play! Superb signature in bold blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1971 September 3. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 24647
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DOYLE Larry 1886 1974
Signature and Inscription
Early New York Giants second baseman debut 1907. Bold signature and "Truly yours" in blue ballpoint on a heavy stock 5" X 3" unlined card n.p. n.y. ca. 1970. Near fine. A handsome later life example. Uncommon. unknown
Bookseller reference : 27369
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THOMAS Lowell 1892 1981
Typed Letter Signed
Not a Hollywood figure but this renowned journalist author and professional traveler was well known to film fans as the voice of "Movietone News" for many years and later host of television travel series. TLS 1p 7�" X 10�" Pawling NY 1978 August 3. Addressed to Terry. Very good. Refers a reader to his new books "Good Evening Everybody" and "So Long Until Tomorrow." unknown
Bookseller reference : 15728
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HAPGOOD Norman 1868 1937
Typed Letter Signed
This editor and writer edited the hugely popular "Collier's Weekly" 1903-12 and "Harper's Weekly" 1913-16 and became so highly regarded he was named U.S. minister to Denmark in 1919; his books include biographies of American statesman such as George Washington Daniel Webster and Abraham Lincoln. TLS 1p 5�" X 8�" New York NY 1912 April 18. Addressed to George Ade 1866-1944 American humorist and playwright. Near fine. "Are you going to the conventions at Chicago and Baltimore" writes Hapgood on "Collier's" letterhead referring to the Republican and Democratic National Conventions. "If so what would you think of Collier's as a medium for your impressions I am sure McCutcheon or anyone else you might prefer would be glad to work with you. If you will consider this idea at all I should like to know also how much you would charge. I expect to be at both conventions myself and should much enjoy seeing you." The letter is docketed by Ade himself: at the upper left in his large distinctive hand he pencils a huge "A / ans" to note he had replied. Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist John T. McCutcheon was a Purdue University classmate of Ade's and a lifelong pal as well as illustrator of Ade's "Chicago Record" daily feature "Stories of the Streets and of the Town" in the 1890s. Hapgood's solicitation paid off for while Ade apparently did not attend the convention at his then-hometown of Chicago he did attend the Baltimore convention and in the 13 July 1912 issue of "Collier's" his article "The Baltimore Affair from Three Angles" appeared see Dorothy Ritter Russo's "A Bibliography of George Ade" page 232. An interesting piece. unknown
Bookseller reference : 16250
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VOLPE John A. 1908 94
Signed Postal Cover
Republican governor of Massachusetts 1961-63 1966-69 who resigned to become Richard Nixon's secretary of transportation 1969-73; ambassador to Italy 1973-77. Signed Postal Cover 6�" X 3�" cancelled in Portage Indiana on 17 July 1970. Fine. Single 4-cent "St. Lawrence Seaway" stamp 6-cent "Daniel Webster" stamp and 5-cent "Indiana Sesquicentennial 1816-1966" stamp at upper right. No decorative cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address. Volpe signs near the "sweet spot" large and bold in black fineline. Small portion of original transmittal envelope also present. Volpe attended the opening of the "Port of Indiana" in Portage on this date and hence the relevance of his signature on this piece -- and of stamps honoring Indiana maritime transportation and a Massachusetts favorite son. unknown
Bookseller reference : 23514
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NEWTON Walter H. 1880 1941
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This Minnesota representative 1919-29 gained fame in 1929 as President Herbert Hoover's assistant; in 1936 he co-edited "The Hoover Administration: A Documentary Narrative." Bold signature heavy stock 4" X 2�" card n.p. n.d. ca. 1930. Very good. Nice example. unknown
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