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MUMAW Barton 1912 2001
Signature
This soloist with Ted Shawn's Men Dancer Company 1933-40 turned to Broadway post-World War Two appearing in "Annie Get Your Gun" "My Fair Lady" and other musicals; in 1986 he penned an acclaimed memoir. Bold large signature in black marker heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1981 September 5. Fine. With original envelope. A nice example and rather uncommon. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 29064
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ASHTON Frederick 1906 88
Signature
British dancer and choreographer noted particularly for works created for the Royal Ballet in the 1960s. Marvelous signature dated 1967 July 17 on a special heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. San Diego CA. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 19962
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KRONSTAM Henning 1934 95
Signature
Influential Danish ballet dancer and ballet director with the Royal Danish Ballet; he joined that troupe in 1952 and long served as their ballet master. Bold signature in black fineline heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. dated 1976 May 29. Near fine. With original envelope. Surprisingly uncommon. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 24120
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WILLIAMS Stanley 1925 97
Signature
British-born American ballet master teacher with the New York City Ballet instrumental in molding male dancers such as Nureyev Baryshnikov Bujones and Martins. Handsome signature in blue fountain pen heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1977 November 11. Fine. With original envelope. Uncommon. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 29144
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POWELL Ray 1925 2003
Signature
British dancer choreographer ballet master and teacher with Sadler's Wells Ballet later Royal Ballet in the 1940s and '50s; charter member in Peggy van Praagh's Australian Ballet in its 1962 debut season and pioneer in establishing that respected company. Bold signature in black fineline heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1985 September 17. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 29072
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CULLBERG Birgit 1908 ?
Signature
This Swedish dancer co-founded with Ivo Cramer the ballet group Svenska Dansteatern in 1921 with whom she toured; she choreographed for the Royal Swedish Ballet in the 1950s and founded the Cullberg Ballet in 1967. Uncommon signature heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1982 November 20. Fine. With original envelope. Rather uncommon. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 18889
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McCORMACK Wilbur ? ?
Signature
This former athlete gymnast and wrestler was a noted dancer in the 1930s with Ted Shawn's "Denishawn Dancers" the first all-male dance troupe in the U.S.; he was wounded in World War two and turned to choreography creating the "Boxing Dance." Incredibly tremulous but bold and easily legible signature in black fineline heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1982 August 25. Fine. With original envelope. Interesting old-age example of this unusual and seldom-encountered signature. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 29059
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DOKOUDOVAKY Vladimir 1919 79
Signature
"The Duke" Monaco-born American principal dancer with the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo in the 1930s and '40s an influential founding member of the American Ballet Theater in 1940. Full bold signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1985 August 1. Fine. With original envelope bearing his semi-printed inked signature again at upper left. An outstanding example of this uncommon autograph. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 29051
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VAN PRAAGH Peggy 1910 90
Signature
Dame Peggy the noted director of the Australian Ballet. Uncommon "Best Wishes / Peggy van Praagh / Australian Ballet" heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1979 June 27. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 23002
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LARSEN Niels Bjorn 1914 2003
Signature and Inscription
Ballet dancer long with the Danish Royal Ballet; also a ballet master artistic director teacher and choreographer he is considered one of the greatest mimes of all time. "Mayflower Hotel / New York / on Tour with / Royal Danish Ballet" and signature in black fineline heavy stock 5" X 3" card 1982 June 23. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 24234
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MARKOVA Alicia 1910 2004
Signature
Acclaimed English dancer choreographer and director considered by many one of the greatest classical dancers ever; she joined the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo in 1925 at age 14 and helped found The Ballet Club in 1929; she was also a founding dancer of The Royal Ballet and co-founder of the English National Ballet. Large and flamboyant "Greetings" and signature in a rather pale black fineline heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1970 March 28. Very good. Mildly age toned. With original envelope moderately age toned. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 29061
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BETHEL Pepsi 1918 2002
Signature
Jazz dancer and choreographer of several noted Broadway shows founder in 1990 of the Pepsi Bethel Authentic Jazz Dance Theater. Large bold signature in black ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1981 February 25. Fine. With original envelope. Beautiful example. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 29036
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MILLER Ann 1923 2004
Color Photograph Signed
Durable dancer actress and singer a mainstay of MGM musicals such as "On the Town" 1949. Color PS heavy stock 14" X 11" n.p. n.y. Near fine. Original color lobby card for the 1955 MGM film "Hit the Deck" starring Miller Jane Powell Debbie Reynolds Tony Martin Walter Pidgeon and Vic Damone. The three female leads appear in the foreground Miller at center each cheek-to-cheek with a male lead; they stand on the deck of a U.S. Navy destroyer and the deck behind them is filled with scores of sailors arms raised. Alongside her image Miller signs large and bold in black fineline. Handsome vintage item likely signed in the 1970s. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 28595
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DANIELIAN Leon 1920 97
Signature
This American ballet dancer starred with the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo in the 1940s then became a noted teacher. Large handsome signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1970 March 10. Fine. With original envelope. An outstanding example. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 29050
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FITZ SIMONS Foster 1912 91
Signature
Noted dancer with the Ted Shawn Dance Company; founded his own company after Shawn disbanded. Old-age signature heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1982 September 15. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 29026
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BUJONES Fernando 1955 2005
Signature
The prolific Cuban-American ballet star -- named principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre their youngest ever from 1974 to 1985 -- was hailed as one of the all-time great 20th century dancers; he appeared as guest performer with more than 60 over many years. Choice early signature heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1973 April 12. Fine. With original envelope. An exceptionally early and handsome example signed the year before being named the ABT youngest-ever principal dancer. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 28983
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MAGOUN George F. 1821 96
Autograph Note Signed
This Maine-born Congregationalist minister made his mark in Iowa where he spearheaded educational reform and became the first president of Grinnell College then Iowa College from 1865 to 1885. Intriguing if frustratingly cryptic closing portion of an ALS -- as is a fragmentary ANS 1p irregular 5�" X 1 3/4" tipped to slightly larger sheet n.p. n.y. "1855" penned minutely in another hand along right border. Very good. Bold and attractive the top two lines are partial -- whole reads: "ing it & robbing us / it will be a favor to the illegible / Yours truly Geo. F. Magoun. / Mr Quinche comes from Columbian College D.C." unknown
书商的参考编号 : 39651
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COOPER John 1729 85
Document Signed
New Jersey delegate to the Provincial Congress and Continental Congress absentee. DS 1p 8�" X 13" Gloucester County NJ 1782 December 12. Very good. Slight age toning; neatly inlaid. As judge of the pleas for Gloucester County Cooper issues a summons to witnesses Joseph Illis and Samuel Hugg "members of the General Assembly of New Jersey" to appear in the case of William Harrison vs. Charles Sexton. Also signed by WILLIAM HARRISON ca. 1730-ca. 1784 a militia captain in the Revolutionary War. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 28688
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YARBOROUGH Ralph W. 1903 96
Inscribed Photograph Signed
The popular Democratic senator from Texas 1957-71 rode in the motorcade carrying President Kennedy through Dallas in 1963. IPS 8" X 10" Washington D.C. 1964 February. Near fine. Handsome matte finish head-and-shoulders portrait in suit and tie boldly signed and inscribed in black ink at lower right in his usual enormous flamboyant script: "For Marshall Bean / With best Wishes / Ralph W. Yarborough / U.S.S. -- Texas / Washington D.C. / February 1964" -- just three months after JFK's assassination. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 14145
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YARBOROUGH Ralph W. 1903 96
Typed Letter Signed
This Democratic senator from Texas 1957-71 rode in the Dallas motorcade carrying President Kennedy in 1963. TLS carbon copy 2pp separate leaves 8�" X 11" Austin TX 1974 April 2. Addressed to J. Richard Stoltz. Near fine. Tiny staple hole at upper left corner. Excellent content. Yarborough thanks the president of Lincoln University for the honorary degree being conferred upon him but regrets he cannot attend the ceremony: "It now appears that my obligations are such that as a practicing attorney I cannot leave Texas that day This is to express my deep regret to you which I hope you will convey to President Emeritus and Mrs. Raymond N. Dooley under whose administration I was granted this honorary Doctor of Humane Letters Degree." He encloses not present "a small token for the expenses you will incur" and pleads poverty: "It is so small that I am almost embarrassed to include it but having been unsuccessful in my campaign to remain in the United States Senate in 1970 and to return there in 1972 I am deep in debt from those campaigns and have been forced to curtail temporarily I hope other things which I would like to support." Usual enormous bold signature in black fineline -- original not carbon copy! unknown
书商的参考编号 : 16070
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DUCKETT Mahlon 1922 2015
Inscription and Signature
Between 1940 and 1950 this Negro Leagues second baseman played for the Philadelphia Stars their last surviving member and Homestead Grays. Black ballpoint signature nicely inscribed "To Harry / Best of everything / Yours in sports / Phila Stars -- Homestead Guys / '1940-50' / Negro Leagues" heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.d. Fine. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 18022
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WHITMAN Charles S. 1868 1947
Photograph Signed
New York's Republican governor from 1915 to 1919 when defeated by Alfred E. Smith first gained fame in 1912 when as a Manhattan district attorney he prosecuted a New York City police lieutenant for the murder of a Times Square gambling house operator. PS 9" X 11�" n.p. 1914 November 30. Very good. Photographic image 6" X 9" shows minor silvering but is overall bold and quite striking; mild age toning. A dramatic head-and-shoulders portrait of a determined-looking Whitman taken by noted New York photographer Pirie MacDonald "Photographer of Men." Below his image on the mounting board Whitman signs large and bold "Yours Truly / Charles S. Whitman / Nov. 30 - 1914." in black fountain pen. Despite mild wear quite choice and attractive. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 21976
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LEAR Benjamin Lincoln 1791 1832
Autograph Manuscript Signed
The only child of George Washington's long-time personal secretary Tobias Lear was actually born in the early "White House" in Philadelphia and Washington was his godfather; his mother died when he was two Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton were among her pallbearers and he went on to become a successful attorney in Washington DC; Gilbert Stuart painted a well-known portrait of him. Outstanding AMS 2pp recto and verso 7 3/4" X 12 3/4" Portsmouth NH 1817 August 20. Very good. Three light horizontal original folds; mild age toning and slight edgewear. This attractively and boldly penned document is titled "Christmas Hymn" and contains the full text of a Christmas song whose original we have not been able to determine. Begins "Hail holy morn upon whose beams / A thousand radiant Seraphs rode / Bright from the Sapphire throne of God. / Bursting upon the Shepherd's dreams.- / While poised upon the glittering wing / A thousand choral voices sing / Glad tidings of great joy we bring / Be peace proclaimed on Earth / And Heaven's high arch with rapture ring." Goes on for several more stanzas closing with: "Thus for the gift that thou hast given / Hereafter we shall learn to rain / On days of everlasting Praise / Tun'd to the Gold en Harps of Heaven." He then concludes "Written from recollection for my Dear Cousin Miss Mary Storer" boldly dated and signed. Storer was the given name of Lear's mother Mary "Polly" Lear the first of Tobias Lear's three wives who was related to the Washington family. There were a great many prominent Storers in early Portsmouth history among them a Mary Storer born around 1785 who might well have been the recipient of this keepsake. Whether Lear's "recollection" of this hymn refers to him recalling a hymn he himself had written years before or to a hymn written by another is not clear and certainly warrants further research. A most unusual and extremely interesting document. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 30826
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KROLL Harry Harrison 1888 1967
Autograph Note Signed
This Tennesseean was a prolific novelist and short story whose work often depicted rural life in the deep South and inspired the likes of such regional writers as Jesse Stuart; among his better known works are "The Cabin in the Cotton" 1931 "I Was a Share-Cropper" 1937 "Their Ancient Grudge" 1946 and "Riders in the Night" 1965. ANS on a heavy stock 5�" X 3�" preprinted "penny postcard" Martin TN cancelled on 2 April 1941. Addressed to Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. Near fine. Thanks this admirer for birthday greetings "That rarely happens -- out of a stranger-land a friendly note" and remarks that "Now 'The Usurper' is just off the press & all the reviews are so far kind. You might like it. Most are saying it is the best." Handsomely penned in blue ink and signed boldly in full. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 42559
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MALLORY Stephen R. 1834 1907
Document Signed
The namesake son of the Florida senator and Confederacy's Secretary of the Navy 1812-73 himself served in the Confederate Navy then was elected Florida representative 1891-95 and senator 1897-1907. Printed DS 1p 8" X 3 3/4" Pensacola Florida n.y. likely 1897. Near fine. Lightly age toned. Printed receipt noting "RECEIVED of the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Park Commission one copy of its Atlas of the Chickamauga and Chattanooga battlefields" boldly signed by the new senator "Hon. S.R. Mallory" in thick brown ink also noting his address as "Pensacola Fla." Congress first printed this commemorative volume in 1897 thus dating this signature; it sold well enough that a second printing of 4000 sets appeared in 1901. An attractive piece. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 31316
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WILLIAMS Wayland Wells 1888 1945
Autograph Note Signed / Autograph Manuscript unsigned / Inscribed Book
Hardcover. Popular American novelist whose works include "The Whirligig of Time" 1916 "Family" 1923 "The Seafarers" 1924 and "I the King: The Story of a Rich Young Man" 1924. Superb trio of items: First an ANS 1p 5�" X 6 3/4" New Haven CT 1923 March 26. 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. "In answer to your request" writes Williams "I enclose a page from the MS of my novel 'Goshen Street.' It must have been written in the summer of 1919." Bold full signature. Second the aforementioned manuscript page an unsigned AM 1p 8�" X 11" n.p. n.y. Near fine. Full holograph leaf in pencil and marked as page 294 from this novel published by Frederic A. Stokes Company in New York in 1920. Williams' script is as usual hurried by fairly legible. Also present is Johannsen's original 8�" X 11" file folder bearing a printed "Collection of Albert Johannsen" label partly filled in by Johannsen. Third and last -- but certainly not least is an inscribed first edition of "Goshen Street." Small 8vo. Brown cloth. 323pp. Very good. Slight bit of edgewear and bumped corners but tight and attractive overall. Delightfully this is Williams' personal copy of his book bearing his handsome custom bookplate on the front pastedown. Opposite this on the front flyleaf he inscribes it boldly and whimsically -- to himself! "W.W. Williams / from / The Author. / Harding Day 1920. / On this day W.L. Phelps talked / of this book in his public lecture / and this copy was used by him / in reviewing the work for the N.Y. / Times Sunday Oct. 31." Phelps 1865-1943 was an English professor at Yale University 1892-1933 and a popular and influential literary critic essayist and lecturer. Do you call it an "association copy" when the author inscribes it to himself Why Phelps would be using Williams' personal copy of "Goshen Street" as his review copy or how Williams ended up Phelps' review copy is a mystery -- though the fact that Williams and Phelps both lived in New Haven probably had something to do with it! An incredibly unusual and handsome trio. hardcover
书商的参考编号 : 18118
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MORTON Julius Sterling 1832 1902
Autograph Letter Signed
Secretary of the Nebraska Territory 1858-61; secretary of agriculture 1893-97; originator of Arbor Day 1872. ALS 1p 8�" X 11" near Nebraska City NB 21 July 1884. Addressed to A.J. Harding. Very good. Binding traces along left margin. Sends interest payment for a note on a Nebraska City lot. "Hoping. that your son is as bright and good as he seemed on slight and momentary inspection and believing he is to be a great pride and comfort to you and his good Mother." Appropriately written on letterhead of Morton's "Arbor Lodge." unknown
书商的参考编号 : 22685
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OPDYKE George 1805 80
Partly-Printed Document Signed
This wealthy clothing merchant made a name for himself as mayor of New York when during the infamous Draft Riots of 1863 he refused to waver in his support of the draft. Partly-printed DS 1p 8" X 3 3/4" New York NY 1863 November 9. Very good. Cancellation slashes lightly touch one letter of signature. City check printed in blue and drawn on the Broadway Bank from the "Election Expenses" account paying $125 to Terence M. Lynch for voter registration services rendered. Large and ornate with a nautical theme vignette featuring a sailor and a Native American maiden. Signed boldly in brown ink by Opdyke as mayor Matthew T. Brennan as Comptroller and F.B. Forney as Clerk of the Board of Superintendents. Accompanied by a superb late 19th century steel-engraved head-and-shoulders portrait of Opdyke heavy stock 6" X 9". Near fine. hardcover
书商的参考编号 : 16457
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SMITH Fanny Morris
A Noble Art: Three Lectures on the Evolution and Construction of the Piano
New York: Charles F. Tretbar n.y. Paperback. Small. Stiff French-style wrappers. xii 160pp. Illustrations line drawings. Very good. Probable sole edition tight and nice of these essays by the American pianist and teacher 1851-1940. Smith boldly signs a front free endpaper in purple ink adding the curious inscription: "Flee standardized concert / playing -- There is little else" and a postscript "Nine muses inform modern / music." At top is the ownership signature of Chicago pianist John G. Leiser dated 15 August 1926. Laid in is the front portion of the original envelope addressed by Smith and signed at upper left. Uncommon. Charles F. Tretbar paperback
书商的参考编号 : 13932
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TUBB Ernest 1914 84
Signed First Day Cover
"The Texas Trubadour" country music songwriter and musician who penned more than 150 songs including "Walking the Floor Over You" 1941; elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame. Signed First Day Cover 6�" X 3�" cancelled in Meridian Mississippi on May 24 1978 and with "First Day of Issue" marked. Fine. Thirteen-cent "Jimmie Rogers Singing Brakeman" stamp affixed. No decorative cachet or distracting recipient's name/address present. Tubb inscribes "Best Wishes Paul" and signs boldly in blue ballpoint near the "sweet spot" adding the date below "6-28 1978". Quite unusual. Original transmittal envelope signed again at upper left and with Tubb's address in his hand also present. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 21260
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Edgerton Clyde
Raney. SIGNED
Chapel Hill: Algonquin Books 1985. Tenth Printing . Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 12mo. 227 pages. Hardcover with a grey black and orange dust jacket. Light wear to the jacket which is not price-clipped. SIGNED by the author on the title page. There is a little spotting on pages 226 and 227 but otherwise sound and clean within. <br/> <br/> Algonquin Books hardcover
书商的参考编号 : 040860 ???????? : 0912697172 9780912697178
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HOOKER JC. 1845 95 J. C.
Signature and Salutation
This American diplomat represented King Kalakau as the Hawaiian consul-general to Italy. "I remain / faithfully yours / JC Hooker" in brown ink on an irregular-shaped 3�" X 2" slip clipped from an ALS n.p. n.y. dated 12 January 1889 in docket in another hand. Very good. Faintly age toned. A good number of words in Hooker's hand on verso. An unusual diplomatic oddity and interesting bit of Hawaiiana. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 42531
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SANDERS Everett 1882 1950
Typed Letter Signed / Unsigned Photograph
This Indiana attorney and politician served his state in Congress from 1917 to 1925 then was appointed President Calvin Coolidge's personal secretary during his second term; Herbert Hoover appointed him chairman of the Republican National Committee in 1932 a post he filled until 1934. Brief TLS 1p 6�" X 9�" Washington DC 1925 December 12. Very good. Faintly age toned. On "The White House" letterhead Sanders grants a favor to a former Illinois congressman: "I am enclosing not present! a letter which the President has addressed in his own hand to your friend Mr. A.W. Hannah of Chicago. You will appreciate how seldom the President is able to write letters of this kind because of the time it would take. However he was very glad to comply with Mr. Hannah's request made through you. The letter is being sent unfolded in case he should desire to have it framed." Bold full signature in brown ink. Alexander W. Hannah was a Chicago businessman and well-known autograph collector of this period and clearly took advantage of a friendship with an ex-representative to call in a favor. One wonders what it was that President Coolidge wrote out by hand! With original unstamped White House envelope addressed to Hannah. Also accompanied by a superb glossy 8�" X 6�" black and white news agency photograph depicting Sanders and a half dozen men standing around the newly-planted gravestone of Calvin Coolidge. Original mimeographed paper label neatly affixed to verso titles this "In Memoriam -- Republican Leaders Pay Tribute to Coolidge" and dates it 3 August 1934 describing the scene: "Impressive ceremonies were held today. at the gravesite of President Calvin Coolidge to mark the eleventh anniversary of his elevation to the presidency. In this photograph a group of state and national Republican leaders are pictured placing a wreath on the grave of their late leader." It then lists the senators and representatives pictured among them "Everett Sanders former Republican National Committee chairman and secretary to President Coolidge is placing the wreath." A fine pair. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 40862
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MURDOCK John R. 1885 1972
What Did the President Mean When He Suggested "A More Enlightened View" / Must We Amend the Constitution or Is There Safely Another Way
This Arizona educator and college dean wrote books about government as well; from 1937 to 1953 served that state in Congress as a Democratic representative. Two offprints from the "Congressional Record" each 1p recto and verso 8�" X 11" dated 21 January 1937 and 16 February 1937 respectively. Very good. Faint original mailing folds. These two offprints both concern President Franklin D. Roosevelt's disastrous 1937 "Judicial Procedures Reform Bill" or "court-packing plan" legislation that would have allowed him to enlarge the court in such a way that would help push through his New Deal initiatives. It proved quite controversial and ultimately failed. But only two weeks after taking his congressional seat for the first time Murdock the newbie M.C. stood up to support FDR's plan. He opens modestly professing "it is rather presumptuous of me as a new man to rise so early in the session and explain in an offhand way my attitude toward the great issues which now confront us." and concludes that he does not favor a constitutional amendment to approve FDR's plan. His second speech delivered less than one month later continues to oppose a constitutional amendment and to support Roosevelt concluding "I trust the President and cannot bring myself to give any credence to the charge that he is attempting to become a dictator." At the conclusion of each of these speeches Murdock signs large bold and in full in black ink. This choice pair is accompanied by a Typed Letter Signed rubberstamp 1p 8" X 10�" Washington DC n.y. Very good. On "Congress of the United States" letterhead the neophyte congressmen writes to "Dear Fellow Citizen" that "So large a number of my constituents have written me regarding the proposed judicial changes that I find it convenient to send copies of my speeches and this form letter because I cannot reply to each individually." He then backpeddles wildly: "Please note. that my maiden speech. was merely explaining what I thought the President meant in his first message to this Congress. This was fifteen days before his message recommending judicial changes. I had no idea that he would make any proposals nor what he would suggest if he did propose change. I feel that those of you who have written me in such grave alarm have been unduly perturbed in this matter." In other words he didn't feel FDR's court-packing plan would succeed. Ironically this form letter is signed using a rubber stamp -- even though the second-to-last paragraph of his second speech begins "I too dislike being dubbed a 'rubber stamp'"! A delightful trio -- and fortunately the original recipient future Lincoln and Civil War scholar Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 had the foresight to request that Murdock sign each of his speeches. Most unusual. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 40654
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McMAHON Brien 1903 52
Typed Note Signed / Unsigned Press Release
This legislator's Atomic Energy Act of 1946 became known as the McMahon Act and established him as a crucial figure in the development of the Atomic Energy Commission and an important advocate of atomic energy; a politician and attorney he was elected senator from Connecticut as a Democrat in 1945 serving until his death in 1952 from cancer which cut short his just-announced presidential bid. TNS 1p 8" X 10�" Washington DC 1951 June 7. Addressed to Arnold Gates 1914-93 a noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. Near fine. Single staple hole at top center. On "Congress of the United States" letterhead McMahon thanks Gates and transmits "a copy of my Memorial Day speech in accordance with your request." Large bold signature in blue ink. The mentioned speech is included 4pp 8�" X 14" staple at upper left. Very good. Lightly age toned. Blue mimeographed single-spaced transcript not signed titled "ADDRESS OF SENATOR McMAHON AT MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES / HYDE PARK NEW YORK ON WEDNESDAY MAY 30 1945" and also noting "From the office of / Senator Brien McMahon of Connecticut" this is a rousing flag-waving speech focused largely on Franklin D. Roosevelt and his heroic role in World War Two leading into a discussion of the post-WW2 world the Soviet Union Stalin and the Cold War -- even bringing in the atomic energy for which McMahon is remembered near its close: "We face an agonizing struggle in this age of atom bombs and raiding airplanes and guided missiles. But we must not falter and we must not despair." A fine memento scarce in its own right. Also accompanied by a First Day Cover for the 1962 "Atomic Energy Act Peaceful Uses" 4-cent stamp featuring a head-and-shoulders portrait of McMahon 6�" X 3�" cancelled in Norwalk Connecticut on 28 July 1962 with "First Day of Issue" noted. At left is a large steel-engraved cachet depicting McMahon and noting his atomic energy accomplishments. Typed recipient address is that of Ralph G. Newman 1912-2000 founder of Chicago's noted Abraham Lincoln Book Shop. Lastly a superb glossy 7" X 9" black and white news agency photograph International News Photos is also included -- handsome candid shot of McMahon seated perusing a large open book in his lap with pen in hand. Original mimeographed paper label neatly affixed to verso dates this 25 March 1950 and titles it "Learning Who Formulated Post-War Policies" explaining: "Senator Brien McMahon of Connecticut member of the Senate subcommittee investigating charges of communist infiltration in the State Department is reading 'Post-War Foreign Policy Preparations' a document describing methods and personnel involved in formulation of State Department policy between the years 1939 and 1945. It was made public by the State Department today and it disclosed that Alger Hiss Julian Wadleigh and other diplomatic officials accused of dealings with Russian agents played an important role in the wartime planning of America's post-war policies." unknown
书商的参考编号 : 40653
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JOHNSON Louis 1891 1966
Printed Document Signed
Secretary of War Harry H. Woodring's Assistant Secretary of War 1937-40 felt betrayed when President Roosevelt didn't appoint him to the cabinet after Woodring's resignation in 1940 -- but when President Truman's first Secretary of Defense James V. Forrestal resigned in 1948 he became this country's second Secretary of Defense in 1949 only serving until 1950 when he resigned and paved the way for the illustrious George C. Marshall. Printed DS 3pp rectos only 8" X 12�" n.p. 1937. Very good. Lightly edgeworn with faint single horizontal fold at center; stapled at upper left. Marked "FUTURE RELEASE / Please Note Date" in red at top of first page the War Department press release is summarized at top: 'This address of The Honorable Louis Johnson The Assistant Secretary of War to be made at the Armistice Day Ceremonies at the National Memorial Amphitheater Arlington National Cemetery Virginia on November 11 1937." Johnson's speech begins "Another year has passed. Again we have stood in devout silence before the tomb of our Unknown Soldier. Again we have held communion with his immortal soul" and is a touching patriotic address that discusses at some length the U.S.'s military readiness in the face of turmoil in Europe. In a blank portion at upper right of the first page he boldly pens "Louis Johnson / The Assistant Sec of War" in blue ink. Very attractive and highly unusual in this form. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 39622
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WENTWORTH John 1815 88
Signature
This Illinois attorney and politician served as editor of the "Chicago Democrat" and as a Democrat was elected to Congress five times 1843-51 1853-55; changing to Republican he was twice elected mayor of Chicago 1857-58 1860-61 and once more to Congress 1865-67. A large and bold signature and "Chicago / Illinois" penned in brown ink on a 4�" X 2�" slip n.y. Very good. A tad age toned with faint show-through from small mounting traces on verso. Accompanied by a modern reproduction of a contemporary head-and-shoulders portrait of Wentworth. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 39376
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YARBOROUGH Ralph W. 1903 96
Typed Letter Signed / Inscribed Photograph Signed
Democratic senator from Texas 1957-71 who rode in the Dallas motorcade carrying President Kennedy in 1963. TLS 1p 8�" X 11" Washington DC 1963 December 5. Addressed to Gerald L. Arnholt. Fine. Writing on "United States Senate" letterhead two weeks after JFK's assassination Yarborough graciously sends an admirer a photograph. Usual huge bold signature in black ink. Accompanied by the aforementioned IPS 10" X 8" Washington DC 1963 December 6. Near fine. Candid closeup portrait of a talking Yarborough at a podium boldly inscribed and signed at lower right: "For Gerald Arnholt / With best wishes / Ralph W. Yarborough / U.S.S. -- Texas / Washington D.C. / December 6 1963." unknown
书商的参考编号 : 39075
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MORTON Levi P. 1824 1920
Signature
Benjamin Harrison's vice president 1889-93 also served as a New York representative 1879-81 and governor 1895-97 and U.S. minister to France 1881-85. Full signature and date 1888 on a heavy stock 3�" X 2�" card n.p. Very good. With original envelope. Comes with a fine modern reproduction of a vintage steel-engraved head-and-shoulders portrait of Morton. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 39136
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WANAMAKER John 1838 1922
Signature
Shrewd American merchant who developed America's largest retail clothing store and pioneered the concept of a department store and a "money back guarantee"; controversial postmaster general under Benjamin Harrison 1889-93. Large and bold signature in black ink on the verso of a heavy stock engraved "The Secretary of the Navy" 3�" X 2" calling card dated by him "Washington April 24/89." Near fine. With original envelope addressed in Wanamaker's hand and printed "John Wanamaker / Philadelphia" return address at upper left. Accompanied by a fine modern reproduction of a vintage steel-engraved head-and-shoulders portrait of a very young Wanamaker. Funny and odd that the Postmaster General who'd been in office only a month and a half at this point would sign the calling card of Secretary of the Navy Benjamin F. Tracy! hardcover
书商的参考编号 : 39133
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SHERMAN John 1823 1900
Signature
William T. Sherman's powerful political brother held many posts: Ohio representative 1855-61 and senator 1861-77 1881-97 secretary of the treasury 1877-81 secretary of state 1897-98. A bold and handsome "John Sherman / Ohio" on a heavy stock 3�" X 2�" card n.p. n.d. Fine. With original "United States Senate" envelope cancelled 17 February 1890. Comes with a fine modern reproduction of a vintage steel-engraved head-and-shoulders portgrait of Sherman in later years. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 39134
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ROGERS William P. 1913 2001
Photograph Signed
This attorney and politician succeeded Herbert Brownell Jr. as attorney general under President Eisenhower in 1957 serving until 1961; in 1969 he became President Nixon's secretary of state serving until 1973 when Henry Kissinger took over. PS heavy stock 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. Near fine. Handsome matte finish head-and-shoulders soft-focus portrait of Rogers circa 1970 signed boldly by him in black ink on the blank lower margin. A choice image from the height of his career. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 34572
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WOODRING Harry H. 1890 1967
Typed Note Signed
This Democratic politician was elected governor of Kansas 1931-33 before being appointed Assistant Secretary of War by FDR in 1933 a position he held until 1936 when he was appointed Secretary of War serving that post until 1940. TNS 1p 7" X 9" Washington DC 1933 June 15. Addressed to Louis Thuringer. Very good. On "The Assistant Secretary of War" letterhead the newly-appointed Woodring notes "I am pleased to add my autograph to your collection" signing large and bold. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 34586
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FORNEY John W. 1817 81
Document Signed
This U.S. House and Senate official was primarily a journalist and editor for such papers as the "Philadelphia Press" "Washington Sunday Morning Chronicle" "The Progress" and others; in 1845 President Polk appointed him surveyor of the Port of Philadelphia and in 1871 President Grant appointed him collector of that same Port. Partly-printed DS 1p 13" X 8" Philadelphia PA 1848 April 6. Very good. Slightest bit of age toning and edgewear. Lined form with headline "Return of Merchandise unladen under my inspection pursuant to Permits for that purpose from on board the Bark Brunette McGrath Master from Havana." all but the last few words here in print. Eight columns bear printed headings "When Delivered" "Dates of Permits" "Marks" "Numbers" "Description of Packages" "Contents" "To Whom Delivered" and "Remarks" in which penned comments note quantities of "Yellow Sugar" and "Brown Sugar." A docket at the bottom handsomely penned by inspector James Simpson certifies that this cargo has been examined the only dutiable cargo being "one & half a barrel of Molasses one barrel of sugar one bag of coffee & one thousand segars." At lower left Forney signs as surveyor noting "OS" Office of Surveyor beneath his cramped signature. A fun and attractive maritime piece. The "Brunette" was primarily a whaler active for quite a few years off the east coast. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 32509
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NELMS George H. 1905 99
Typed Note Signed
This Canadian optician was elected mayor of Ottawa in 1957 serving until 1960; the high point of his administration was his welcoming Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip to Ottawa in 1957 during which time they took part in a ceremony to begin construction of the Queensway superhighway project. TNS 1p 8" X 10" Ottawa Canada 1957 November 27. Addressed to Bruno J. Gianetti. Very good. Light age toning; mounting traces on verso. On ornate "Office of the Mayor" letterhead the newly-elected mayor comments on the best-known event of his reign just after its occurrence: ".I am sending along now a photograph of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and myself taken at one of the functions when Her Majesty was in Ottawa prior to Her Majesty's visit to the United States in October 1957." Large bold full signature. Alas the photograph mentioned is not present. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 31594
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MARGESSEN David 1st Viscount Margessen 1890 1965
Autograph Letter Signed
This conservative British politician was a long-time Member of Parliament and is well remembered for his tenure as Government Chief Whip Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury from 1931 to 1940; he served as Churchill's Secretary of State for War from 1940 to 1942. ALS 4pp 4�" X 7�" London England n.y. 1937 February 15. Addressed to Pauline Astor Spender Clay 1880-1972 widow of Herbert Henry Spender Clay 1875-1937 Member of Parliament and Privy Counsellor. Very good. Very good. Slight soiling to first page; single staple hole not affecting text at upper left corner of both leaves. On letterhead bearing an oval "Treasury S.W." blind emboss Margessen writes graciously about the death of his friend the recipient's spouse: "I am distressed beyond words to hear the tragic news of Bertie's death. It is an unbelievable shock and I grieve for you more than I can say. I loved Bertie. No man ever had a more loyal and real friend than he was to me. I relied on him and his judgment he was always willing to be consulted and to advise. He never failed me. His going makes a terrible gap impossible to fill. The sad news will shock his host of friends in the House of Commons profoundly. He was much loved and respected and had no enemies. There are few about whom that can be said with truth." Beautifully penned in black ink in Margessen's unusual stylized script. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 31635
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MITCHEL John Purroy 1879 1918
Typed Note Signed
"The Boy Mayor of New York" a rough-and-tumble reformer who was elected in 1914 at the astonishing age of 34 making him New York City's youngest ever mayor; he lost his bid for reelection though and joining the Air Service in 1918 he died just shy of his 39th birthday in a training accident over Louisiana -- apparently he forgot to fasten his seat belt and fell from his aircraft plummeting 500 feet to his death. TNS 1p 5" X 8" New York NY 1914 June 16. Addressed to Charles T. White New York City's tax commissioner better known as a noted Abraham Lincoln scholar. Near fine. On City of New York / Office of the Mayor" letterhead Mitchel simply notes "Permit me to thank you for your kind note of congratulation." Cryptic but intriguing and worth further research. Huge bold full signature. A rather uncommon signature given his early demise. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 31489
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TALBOT Thomas 1818 86
Signature / Unsigned Leaflet
This Massachusetts politician was named acting governor 1874-75 when the current governor won a Senate election but he lost the next election; in 1878 he was elected serving until 1880. Bold signature in brown heavy stock 3" X 2" card n.p. n.y. Fine. Mounting traces on verso. Accompanied by an unsigned leaflet "Veto of the Liquor License Bill" small 8vo 4 3/4" X 8" 4pp published by The Grand Division of Massachusetts in 1874. Very good. Minor mounting traces along margin of last page not affecting text. Text of one of Governor Talbot's best-known acts his veto of legislation to repeal the state's prohibition law. An interesting pair. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 31373
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RYAN Thomas 1837 1914
Document Signed
This career politician served as a Republican congressman from Pennsylvania 1877-89 ambassador to Mexico 1889-93 and Assistant Secretary of the Interior under McKinley and Roosevelt 1897-1907. Printed DS 1p 8" X 10�" Washington DC 1898 December 2. Very good. Mildly age toned. Handsome printed certificate in a variety of ornamental typefaces with American Eagle crest testifying to the authenticity of a copy of a document from the Office of the Commissioner of Pensions signed boldly by H. CLAY EVANS 1843-1921 -- at that time Commissioner of Pensions 1897-1902 and previously two-time mayor of Chattanooga Republican congressman from Tennessee 1889-91. Further statement below this testifies to Evans position and is signed boldly by Ryan as "Acting Secretary of the Interior" -- the then-current interior secretary Cornelius Bliss must have temporarily out of commission. Large red flute-edged paper seal at lower left intact and handsome as are the two lengths of baby blue silk ribbon that run underneath it and up to the upper left of the document. An attractive and interesting item. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 31343
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STOKES Carl B. 1927 96
Signed Postal Cover
On November 7 1967 this politician became the first African-American mayor of a major U.S. city Cleveland; he was also the first Africa-American member of the Ohio House of Representatives and the first African-American television anchorman in New York City. Signed Postal Cover 6�" X 3�" cancelled in Indianapolis Indiana on 14 May 1971. Fine. NOT a First Day Cover but bears a special "Conference on Cities / Indianapolis / May 26-28 1971" cancellation -- a conference at which Stokes was a major speaker. He signs large and bold in black fineline on the "sweet spot." Unusual. With small portion of original transmittal envelope. unknown
书商的参考编号 : 22372
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