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SHORE Dinah 1917 94
Signature
This cabaret singer's 1940s film career was short-lived -- "Thank Your Lucky Stars" and "Up in Arms" are two of her best -- but her television shows earned her ten Emmys. Signature and date 1985 May 29 on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 15706
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DANTE Nicholas 1941 91
Signature
This AIDS victim co-wrote "A Chorus Line" 1976 with James Kirkwood for which he won a Tony award. Uncommon signature heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1981 February 11. Fine. With original envelope. Uncommon. unknown
Bookseller reference : 20898
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FOXLEY NORRIS Christopher 1917 2003
Signature
This English ace was a squadron commander during World War Two and later became the RAF's commander-in-chief in Germany. Full handsome signature in blue fountain pen heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1987 November 5. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 24056
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KIRKLAND Muriel 1903 71
Inscribed Photograph Signed
This popular actress of the 1930s "Fast Workers" "Cocktail Hour" "Hold Your Man" "The White Parade" etc. also made television appearances such as the 1965 series "The Nurses" throughout the '50s and '60s. IPS 11" X 14" n.p. n.d. ca. mid-1930s. Near fine. A superb sepia-tone head-and-shoulders glamour pose of a young and coy-looking Kirkland inscribed in black fountain pen at lower right "For: Mrs. Wright / Affectionately / Muriel." "Mrs. Wright" was the wife of novelist Harold Bell Wright 1872-1944 author of such popular moralizing fiction as "The Shepherd of the Hills" and "The Winning of Barbara Worth." Also signed lightly at lower left by the photographer "D'Gaggeri / Wilshire Blvd." A striking and lovely portrait of this starlet in a size seldom seen. unknown
Bookseller reference : 24728
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BEST Gerald M. 1895 1985
Typed Letters Signed 4
The dean of American railroad historians author of numerous railroad line histories as well as general studies such as "The Pacific Coast Company" "Snowplow" "Mexican Narrow Gauge" "Nevada Narrow Gauge" "Railroads of Hawaii" "Iron Horses to Promontory" and others; also noted as a rail cinematographer Best is remembered for many early films of Western railroads. Collection of four TLsS all 8�" X 11" all Beverly Hills CA dated between 1946 December 11 and 1947 October 22. All addressed to Chicago bookseller Owen Davies. Overall very good. Bit of occasional soiling couple of minor edge tears. All but one are on his pictorial locomotive of course letterhead. Interesting content on Best's pursuit of various railroading books from Davies' catalogues. "I am a pushover for Erie items" he notes at one point. Large bold "GMBest" signature on each. Nice look into one feature that made the dean "The Dean" -- aggressive book research. unknown
Bookseller reference : 15514
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d'ORSAY Count Alfred Guillaume Gabriel 1801 52
Autograph Letter Signed third person
Memorable French dilettante artist famed fop and hanger-on a legendary man of fashion and society wit who befriended royalty and nobility as well as Lord Byron and Benjamin Disraeli. Third person ALS 1p 4�" X 7" lightly tipped to heavy stock album leaf n.p. 1844 February 23. Very good. Lightly age toned. Interesting third-person note signed twice within the text. In part: "Count D'Orsay presents his compliments to Mr Crowley and thanks him very much for the Etching which is admirable -- Mr Landseer Saw it and is quite delighted with it. Count D'Orsay remembers very well having had the pleasure of being introduced to Mr Crowley by Prince Napoleon." Crowley's identity remains a mystery but Landseer of course refers to Edwin Landseer 1802-73 English artist famed for his paintings and sculptures of animals. d'Orsay was well known as a fanatical supporter of all things Bonaparte. Prince Louis Napoleon later Emperor Napoleon III was often hosted at d'Orsay's fashionable residence in London and it may have been during one of these visits that the Prince introduced d'Orsay to Crowley. Quite handsome letter signed two times in the third person with interesting references. unknown
Bookseller reference : 29322
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ZUKOR Adolph 1873 1976
Signature
Born in Hungary this pioneering film producer helped form Famous Players which later became Paramount Pictures. Shaky old-age signature dated 1969 November 3 in type on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Near fine. With original envelope. Comes with an 8�" X 11" facsimile of an early caricature of Zukor. unknown
Bookseller reference : 15738
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DAVIS Ossie 1917 2005
Signature
Versatile prolific and magnificent-voiced actor of stage television and films; husband of actress Ruby Dee. Huge bold signature and date 1986 November 11 in black medium-point marker heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Fine. A handsome example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19838
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GORDON Huntley 1886 1956
Inscription and Signature
Canadian silent film actor prolific throughout the 1920s and '30s; portrayed Joan Crawford's father in "Our Dancing Daughters" 1928 and Sir John Randolph in "Daniel Boone" 1935. Bold "Best of luck / from / Huntley Gordon / Sept. 16th 1930" in black fountain pen on a pristine pink 6" X 3 3/4" autograph album leaf n.p. Near fine. No place indicated but from the collection of noted collector Preston Sawyer 1899-1968 California journalist and historical writer who obtained this in San Francisco. A handsome example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 25817
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KNOX Frank 1877 1944
Typed Note Signed
The publisher of the "Chicago Daily News" from 1931 showed his versatility when he became a Republican presidential candidate briefly in 1936 and accepted FDR's appointment as Secretary of the Navy in 1940. TNS 1p 8�" X 11" Chicago IL 1938 January 15. Addressed to George F. Robinson. Very good. Informs this Chicago businessman that "I have so many demands upon me in other directions that I am unable to make the contribution you request at this time." Large attractive signature. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18062
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JAMES Harry 1916 83
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Betty Grable's one-time husband was a brilliant trumpeter and long-time bandleader. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. ca. 1960. Near fine. Tiny pinhole at each upper corner. Handsome head-and-shoulders portrait in white suite trumpet barely visible inscribed boldly in blue in a light portion to the right of his face: "To / Mr & Mrs / Kerker / From / Harry James." Quite nice. unknown
Bookseller reference : 20662
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ROBSON Stuart 1836 1903
Autograph Quotation Signed
This American actor was one half of a celebrated comedy team with William H. Crane that toured between 1877 and 1889. AQS 1p 6" X 2" n.p. 1881. Near fine. In Robson's handsome script in bold brown ink he pens: "'Shall we not laugh my masters' / -- Shakespeare. / Affirmatively answered by / Yours Very Truly / Stuart Robson / 1881." Appropriate quotation from a comedic actor -- unfortunately Shakespeare never wrote any such line. Likely Robson is badly misquoting a line from "The Merchant of Venice" Act III Scene I: "If you prick us do we not bleed if you tickle us do we not laugh if you poison us do we not die and if you wrong us shall we not revenge" unknown
Bookseller reference : 22472
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MULLARD Arthur 1910 95
Signature / Unsigned Photograph
This "ugly mug" English comedy and character actor appeared on television "Romany Jones" "Yus My Dear" "Benny Hill" and in films "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" "The Lavender Hill Mob" even recording humorous songs in later years. Handsome signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1989 September 29. Fine. With original envelope. Also present is a delightful unsigned 3�" X 5" glossy portrait depicting an older Mullard in suit and tie laughing at the camera. Fine. unknown
Bookseller reference : 26805
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WOLFE Ian 1896 1992
Inscribed Photograph Signed
This prolific character actor has more than 200 films to his credit: "Mutiny on the Bounty" "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" "The Song of Bernadette" etc. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Fine. Striking printed portrait an intense closeup in old age in Victorian duds boldly inscribed and signed. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19104
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DRU Joanne 1923 96
Inscribed Photograph Signed
The sister of "Hollywood Squares" host Peter Marshall made a reputation in Westerns that included the classic "Red River" 1948 and "She Wore a Yellow Ribbon" 1949. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Nice closeup signed and inscribed. unknown
Bookseller reference : 14940
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TAFT Martha Wheaton Bowers 1891 ? and TAFT Robert Jr. 1917 93
Photograph Signed
Wife and "right hand man" of "Mr. Republican" Robert A. Taft 1889-1953. influential Ohio senator and son of President William Howard Taft; Robert Jr. was son of Martha and Robert and also served Ohio as U.S. senator. PS 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. 1955. Very good. Handsome glossy print of renowned Canadian photographer Yousuf Karsh's portrait of Robert A. Taft signed on the white lower margin by Martha Taft and at upper left in a grey background area by son Robert Jr. who adds "Wish Best Wishes." Accompanied by a TLS from Martha Taft's long-time assistant Darrah Dunham Wunder 1p 6" X 7�" Cincinnati OH 1955 January 30. Addressed to Gerald L. Arnholt. Near fine. Mrs. Taft suffered a paralyzing stroke in 1949 leaving only her right arm without paralysis; Wunder moved in with the family to help tend to her. In this moving letter to an admirer she recounts the situation and this photograph. In part: "Mrs. Taft is still too ill to write letters. She did manage to sign her name to the photograph of the Senator I am sending you. I also had young Bob autograph it up in the left hand corner. You may remember that Bob Jr. is in the Ohio Legislature having been elected last Fall. He ran 3600 votes ahead of the ticket although it was the first time he had ever been a candidate. Mrs. Taft had a gall bladder operation last September and her recovery is very slow. She now sits up for an hour or two a day but is far from well. We all appreciate the high tribute you pay Senator Taft. He was a wonderful person and it is very difficult to be reconciled to his loss." Signed in full. A most unusual and uncommon portrait -- quite scarce in itself even unsigned as an original Karsh print -- made even more unusual by the signatures of Taft's wife and son. A delightful piece of Ohio history. unknown
Bookseller reference : 27456
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BEARD Percy ? 1990
Signature and Inscription
American track star at the 1932 Olympics. Signature and inscription with credentials in black ballpoint "winner of silver medal / in 1932 Olympics in / 120 yard high hurdles" heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Gainesville FL 1985 January 26. Fine. With original envelope partly addressed by Beard. Uncommon -- choice synopsis of his fame! unknown
Bookseller reference : 19817
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RUSH Richard 1780 1859
Letter Signed
The son of Declaration of Independence signer Benjamin Rush served as Madison's attorney general and Monroe's secretary of state briefly and treasury secretary. LS 1p 7 3/4" X 10" "Treasury Department" Washington DC 1814 January 19. Addressed to Joseph Wilson. Very good. As comptroller of the U.S. treasury a post he assumed in November 1811 and departed February 1814 Rush accepts "your statement of official emoluments & expenditures and list of Public Property for the year 1813" probably from a treasury department official. unknown
Bookseller reference : 23992
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BOGGS Raymond J. 1904 89
Signature
This left-handed pitcher -- nicknamed "Lefty" -- debuted with the Boston Braves in 1928 but was retired after only four games. Bold "Thanks" and handsome signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. Fine. An attractive later life example. unknown
Bookseller reference : 29233
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GUERRA Fermin 1912 92
Signature
Catcher with the Washington Senators and Philadelphia Athletics debuting in 1937. Signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1989 March 4. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 23148
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MILLER Ralph D. 1873 1973
Signature and Salutation
Organized baseball's first centenarian; debuting as a pitcher in 1898 with the Brooklyn Dodgers he also played with the Baltimore Orioles in 1899. Choice "Sincerely Yours / Ralph D. Miller / Brooklyn 1898 / Baltimore 1899 / age 98" large and bold in blue ballpoint on a lined 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. 1971. Fine. Unusual and nice little mini-biography. unknown
Bookseller reference : 24718
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BEALL Lester 1903 69
Signed First Day Cover
Pioneering prolific and legendary self-taught American graphic designer whose work spans the commercial editorial corporate identity and advertising art worlds and who incorporated such disparate elements as bold new typefaces Dada and 19th century American wood types; among his designs is the U.S. 10-cent stamp honoring Andrew Jackson; one authority calls Beall "the conscience of American design" while another maintains he "almost single-handedly launching the Modern movement in American design." Signed First Day Cover 6�" X 3�" cancelled in Hermitage Tennessee on 1967 March 15 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single 10-cent "Andrew Jackson" stamp at upper right. Fine. At lower left in black ballpoint Beall signs large and bold. With small portion of original transmittal envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 25192
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CARTER Arnold L. 1918 89
Signature
Cincinnati Reds baseball player debuting in 1944. Bold full signature in blue ballpoint lined 5" X 3" index card n.p. n.y. Near fine. Good later life example signed at lower right. unknown
Bookseller reference : 21934
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PAZIK Tom 1940 93
Signature
This American dancer joined the Atlanta Ballet in 1970 as principal dancer and starting in 1974 choreographed more than 80 ballets performed by troupes across the country. Bold signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1982 July 15. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 29071
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BOBERTZ Carl ? ?
Signed Postal Cover / Typed Letter Signed
This past president of the Society of Illustrators 1965-67 specialized in artwork for illustrated paperback covers creating scintillating covers ranging from mainstream to mysteries. Signed Postal Cover 6�" X 3�" n.p. n.y. NOT a First Day Cover but a mint example of Bobertz's 4-cent "Employ the Handicapped" postage stamp is affixed at upper right. At lower left in black ballpoint Bobertz signs large and bold. Accompanied by a TLS 1p 7�" X 10�" New York NY 1969 October 28. Addressed to Paul Johnston. Near fine. Good content in which the artist discusses his 1960 stamp design. In part: "For quite a time the Employ the Handicapped stamp was used in this area in rehabilitation work and I am happy to see. that it is still useful. I have no idea of how many of these stamps were issued but the Post Office Department reprinted them twice." Small portion of original transmittal envelope present. A nice piece of postal history. paperback
Bookseller reference : 25504
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MELCHOIR Lauritz 1890 1973
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Danish-born American tenor. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Inscribed to Katherine Marshall. Fine. Handsome portrait of the tuxedoed heldentenor laden with decorations. unknown
Bookseller reference : 13918
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POOLE Roy 1924 86
Signature
This character actor was popular in such 1960s films as "Up the Down Staircase." Signature dated 1984 January 4 on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19046
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ASHBURN Rich "Whitey" 1927 97
Photograph Signed
Center fielder with the Philadelphia Phillies 1948-1959 Chicago Cubs 1960-1961 and New York Mets 1962 famed for twice capturing the National League batting title 1955 1958; elected to the Hall of Fame in 1995. PS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Very good. Yellowed tape stain at each corner and one each 1" along each side. Handsome matte finish head-and-shoulders portrait of Ashburn in his Cubs uniform during his last season boldly signed in blue ballpoint across his chest. unknown
Bookseller reference : 17513
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KURALT Charles 1934 97
Signed Booklet
Paperback. The three-time Peabody winning five-time Emmy winning broadcast journalist anchored CBS's "Sunday Morning" 1979-97 and gained a huge following for his "On the Road" segments. Signed booklet "Fire Engines & Fire Fighters" edited by Gertrude M. Struck Prairie du Chien WI: Fire Engines and Firefighters Spring 1972 a 24pp small 4to in stiff pictorial wrappers. Kuralt apparently brought his "On the Road" film crew to cover "The Great Fire Engine Race of America" event at which time he signed this heavily pictorial souvenir booklet chronicling this annual race and fire-related tidbits. Near fine. On the front cover which depicts an artist's rendering of a 19th century horse-drawn fire engine racing to a call he inscribes it bold and large at upper left "For Milt -- / best! / Charles Kuralt." Quite unusual and attractive. paperback
Bookseller reference : 18457
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CRAIGIE Pearl Mary Teresa 1867 1906
Signature
American expatriate author and playwright under the pseudonym John Oliver Hobbes whose first novel was "Some Emotions and a Moral" 1891 and whose plays include "The Flute of Pan" 1904. Bold double signature "Pearl Mary Teresa Craigie / John Oliver Hobbes" and date "Jan. 10 1906" in her miniscule hand in brown ink heavy stock 3�" X 2�" card n.p. Very good. Slightest bit of age toning. A terrific example penned just seven months before her untimely death at age 39 of heart failure. Uncommon. unknown
Bookseller reference : 26926
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GREEN Johnny 1908 89
Signature
American screen composer whose Oscar-winning work includes "American in PAris" "Easter Parade" and "West Side Story." Choice signature in fine black marker heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1977 April 4. Near fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18340
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MURPHY George 1902 92
Signature
California senator who also won an Oscar 1950 for the musical films he made in Hollywood in the 1930s and '40s. Signature heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.d. 1970 March 10. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19093
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SNEAD Sam 1912 2002
Signed Postal Cover
Known as "Slammin' Sammy" this pro golfer had over 100 career wins including three PGA titles; he also authored several golf titles; elected to the PGA Hall of Fame in 1974. Signed Postal Cover 6�" X 3�" cancelled in Hot Springs Virginia on 27 May 1973. Block of four 2-cent "National Parks Centennial" stamps depicting Cape Hatteras National Seashore at upper right. NOT a First Day Cover but instead an enterprising collector had this envelope cancelled in Snead's hometown Hot Springs on his birthday May 27! No distracting recipient's name/address but "Slammin' Sammy" signs large and bold in black ballpoint near the "sweet spot." Quite attractive. Comes with small portion of original transmittal envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 22371
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GRABLE Betty 1916 73
Inscribed Photograph Signed
She of the million-dollar insured legs hero of G.I.s everywhere for her famed pinup ex- of Jackie "The Kid" Coogan and bandleader Harry James appeared in numerous films. Choice IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. ca. 1965. Fine. Still scene depicting Grable descending an elaborate staircase in an "Auntie Mame" type getup boldly inscribed "To Norman / Best wishes / Betty Grable." Not a pinup but a knockout nonetheless! Rather scarce. unknown
Bookseller reference : 25999
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OESCHGER Joe 1891 1986
Signature and Inscription
This pitcher debuted in 1914 with the Philadelphia Phillies before moving on to the Boston Red Sox and elsewhere. Handsome signature beneath which he notes a memorable game "26 innings May 1 1920 / Boston vs Brooklyn" 5" X 3" card n.p. n.d. Fine. unknown
Bookseller reference : 29269
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SPIERING Thomas B. 1871 1925
Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
This American violinist and conductor led Chicago's Spiering Quartette founded the Spiering Violin School and directed the Chicago Musical College; in 1911 he was appointed concertmaster of the New York Philharmonic Society under Gustav Mahler whom he briefly replaced. AMuQS heavy stock 3�" X 2�" card Chicago May 1900. Very good. Mild age toning; faint mounting trace at each corner. Spiering apparently was asked by an admirer for a snippet from an original composition for at the center of this heavy card he has affixed a 3" X 1�" slip bearing two small neatly penned measures from a composition identified as "Scherzo Op. 2" above with place and date penned just below. Below this slip Spiering signs large and bold. Very unusual. unknown
Bookseller reference : 26948
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DE KOVEN Reginald 1859 1920
Autograph Letter Signed
American composer of light operas and songs such as "O Promise Me." ALS 1p 4�" X 7" New York NY n.y. March 25. Addressed to J.J. Wohltman. Very good. Arranges an appointment. Accompanied by unsigned postcard photograph 3�" X 5�". Fine. unknown
Bookseller reference : 13920
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BANNEN Ian 1928 99
Signature
Imposing and memorable Scottish character actor. Large bold signature heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1977 December 23. Near fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18892
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MARCELL Everett "Ziggy" 1916 90
Signature
Negro Leagues utility player from 1939 to 1950 playing with the Kansas City Monarchs 1939 Satchel Paige's All-Stars 1939 Homestead Grays 1940 New York Black Yankees 1939 1941 Chicago American Giants 1942 Baltimore Elite Giants 1939 1947 Newark Eagles 1948 and the Canadian League 1950. Bold signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. Above this is penned in black ballpoint in another hand probably spousal: "Teams played with: / Kansas City Monarchs / Baltimore Elite Giants / New York Black Yankees." Fine and uncommon. unknown
Bookseller reference : 19196
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SMITH Johnny 1923 2013
Inscribed Photograph Signed
Popular Big Band guitarist and composer best known for "Walk Don't Run." IPS 8�" X 12" n.p. n.d. ca. late 1950s. Near fine. Full-page closeup head-and-shoulders portrait likely from a book or program handsomely inscribed and signed in blue ink in light area just left of center: "To Mary Helen / with my best / always" and signed with a paraph. Surprisingly uncommon. unknown
Bookseller reference : 14984
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DODD Thomas J. 1907 71
Signature
Chief of Counsel at the Nuremberg trials; as a Connecticut senator 1959-71 he was censured by his colleagues for "financial irregularities." Bold signature heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1970 March 6. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 21754
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BEERY Noah Jr. 1913 94
Autograph Note Signed
The namesake son of the great silent film villain was himself a versatile charactor actor; making his screen debut in 1920 alongside his famed father he appeared in countless films over the years "The Mark of Zorro" "The Mighty Treve" etc. and is often remembered as James Garner's father on television's "The Rockford Files" 1974-80. ANS heavy stock 5" X 3" sheet n.p. n.y. Fine. "Dear Bob" writes Beery "I wish I had an / Item for you / Best Wishes / Noah Beery" -- presumably in response to a fan's request for an autograph of Beery's father. Accompanied by a superb 1970s vintage print of a black and white still from the 1945 murder mystery "Crimson Canary" a catchy half-length portrait of Beery and co-star Lois Collier. unknown
Bookseller reference : 16415
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SMITH Bobby 1895 1987
Signature and Credentials
This pitcher debuted in 1923 with the Boston Braves until 1930 1933-35 also playing for the Chicago Cubs 1931-32 and Boston Bees 1936-37. Bold "'Bobby' Smith / 'Braves Cubs' / 13 yrs 2 yrs" in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. unknown
Bookseller reference : 24764
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BIDAULT Georges 1899 1983
Signature
French director of the Council of the Resistance during World War Two; later French premier. Bold signature in blue fountain pen heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1981 January 20. Fine. With original envelope. Comes with a superb vintage 8�" X 7" glossy news agency photograph of 1947 showing Bidault signing the U.N. Charter. A fine signature and an outstanding and quite scarce photograph. unknown
Bookseller reference : 22648
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LODGE John Davis 1903 85
Signature
U.S. diplomat ambassador to the Court of St. James. Large signature heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1970 August 13. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
Bookseller reference : 21849
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BRAY Clarence W. "Buster" 1913 82
Signature
This outfielder debuted with the Boston Braves in 1941 -- but his career went the way of his nickname and that was his closing season as well! Attractive full signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. ca. 1970. Near fine. unknown
Bookseller reference : 24577
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BARNES Binnie 1903 98
Photograph Signed
Popular British wise-cracking character actress who starred with Charles Laughton in "The Private Life of Henry VIII" 1933.PS 3�" X 5�" n.p. n.d. dated on verso September 3 1934 in another hand. Very good. Glossy postcard portrait of a young Barnes boldly signed. unknown
Bookseller reference : 18916
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LYDENBERG Harry M. 1874 1960
Document Signed
This bibliographical giant president of the American Library Association and the Bibliographical Society of America was a fixture at the New York Public Library serving as manager of the manuscript division chief reference librarian assistant director and finally director 1934-41; among his many books is "The History of the New York Public Library" 1923. Partly-printed DS 1p 5�" X 8�" New York NY 1940 June 24. Addressed to Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. Near fine. On "New York Public Library" letterhead this form letter partly typed in acknowledges and thanks a book gift to the library -- in this case Gates' privately published booklet "Amberglow of Abraham Lincoln and Ann Rutledge." Lydenberg's miniscule signature could easily be mistaken for printed but is actually authentic and original. unknown
Bookseller reference : 28424
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YOUNG Loretta 1913 2000
Photograph Signed
Star of innumerable dramas of the 1930s and '40s awarded an Oscar for "The Farmer's Daughter" 1947. PS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Fine. Handsome modern print of a head-and-shoulders glamour shot of a young wistful Young in a polka-dot outfit chin resting in hand boldly signed in later years "Sincerely / Loretta Young." Most attractive. unknown
Bookseller reference : 14897
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MANN Delbert 1920 2007
Typed Letter Signed
This American film and television director was only the third director to win both an Academy Award and a Cannes Palme d'Or for the same film "Marty" 1955; other films include "Desire Under the Elms" 1958 "The Dark at the Top of the Stairs" 1960 "A Gathering of Eagles" 1963 and "David Copperfield" 1969. TLS 1p 8�" X 11" Los Angeles CA 1978 November 3. Addressed to noted Lincoln/Civil War scholar ARNOLD F. GATES 1914-93. Near fine. On "Richmond-Confederate Productions Inc." letterhead Mann chats with this friend from his days in New York in the 1950s. "I was involved in doing a television film during the early part of the summer" he writes "and then was off to Ireland where I spent the last two months preparing a film which unfortunately has collapsed because of a failure in the financing plans. So now I am back here not knowing for sure what I will be doing next but left free to try to catch up on my old correspondence! Maybe sometime we will be able to get the Robert E. Lee project off the ground. Money has been promised from various sources but as yet hasn't materialized. I have learned to count on nothing in this crazy business so it may happen with surprising suddenness or it may not happen at all." Signed simply "Del" in green marker. Mann directed a number of made-for-television movies around this time making it difficult to determine exactly which film he was filming "during the early part of the summer." And it seems this film involving General Lee never came to pass for nothing resembling this appears in the Mann filmography. An interesting letter. unknown
Bookseller reference : 28288
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