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MITCHUM, Robert (1917-97)
Photograph Signed
This rugged he-man star counts "The Story of G.I. Joe" "Cape Fear" "El Dorado" and many more among his films. PS 10" X 8" n.p. n.d. Fine. Glossy still scene from the 1976 film "The Last Tycoon" showing tuxedo-clad Mitchum as studio executive Pat Brady looking on as Jeanne Moreau as Didi shakes hands with Robert DeNiro as production chief Monroe Stahr signed large and bold by Mitchum in blue fineline at upper right. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 38767
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GONZALEZ, GONZALEZ, Pedro (1925-2006)
Signature
An appearance on Groucho Marx's "You Bet Your Life" in 1953 brought this Mexican-American character actor to John Wayne's attention after which he appeared in Wayne's films "The High and the Mighty" 1953 "Rio Bravo" 1959 and "Hellfighters" 1968; other films include "The Love Bug" 1968 and "Chisum" 1970. Huge bold signature in black ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1984 December 12. Fine. With original envelope. A surprisingly scarce signature. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 39045
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KINSKEY, Leonid (1903-98)
Signature
This Russian-born American actor of film and television will always be remembered as Humphrey Bogart's bar buddy Sascha in "Casablanca" 1942 but he also appears in such films as "Duck Soup" 1933 "That Night in Rio" 1941 and "The Man with the Golden Arm" 1955 among many other films -- as well as appearing in the pilot episode of "Hogan's Heroes" 1965! Accompanied by a printed 6¼" X 9¼" typed noted with photocopied signature apologizing for tardiness "A box of important mail has been lost during remodeling". Large bold signature in black fineline heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1986 July 31. Fine. With original envelope bearing Kinskey's North Hollywood address label. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 39048
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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 8½" 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
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 39075
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YORK, Susannah (1939-2011)
Signature and Inscription / Unsigned Photograph
This prolific English actress of film stage and television was nominated for an Academy Award as Best Supporting Actress in 1970 for her role in "They Shoot Horses Don't They"; "Tom Jones" 1963 and "Jane Eyre" 1970 are among her other films. Signature and Inscription 1p heavy stock 5½" X 3½" printed correspondence card n.p. n.y. Fine. "For Richard -- / happiness! and all my / best wishes / Susannah York" large and bold in vibrant blue ink. With original envelope. Accompanied by a fine glossy 7" X 9" photograph showing her in "They Shoot Horses Don't They unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 39106
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URICH, Robert (1946-2002)
Signature and Inscription / Unsigned Photograph
This Golden Globe-nominated film television and stage actor is best remembered as Dan Tanna in the t.v. crime drama "Vega$" 1978-81 and also for "Spenser: For Hire" 1985-88; he died at age 55 from cancer. An unusually early and bold and handsome "Best Wishes / Robert Urich" in black ballpoint on a special heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. which he dates 30 June 1976. Fine. With original envelope. Accompanied by a superb 9" X 7" black and white glossy photograph a 1978 half-length publicity portrait of Urich in front of a lit up "VEGA$" sign for the ABC premiere of that series. An exceptionally early pre-Dan Tanna example. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 39126
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(MITCHELL, S Weir, 1829-1914)
Autograph Letter Signed secretarial
This pioneering American physician considered the father of neurology was also a psychiatrist and bestselling writer and poet. Secretarial ALS 2pp lettersheet 5" X 8" Philadelphia PA 1898 August 11. Addressed to Edward Peterson. Near fine. On his "S. Weir Mitchell M.D." letterhead Mitchell's secretary pens a letter on his behalf. In part: "Dr Mitchell has forwarded me some letters for reply as he is always out of the City at this time of the year. He strongly advises you to choose the University of Pennsylvania from which to get your degree. He is one of the Trustees of that institution. During the Civil War he was on duty at the Christian St Hospital." Appears to be signed "MBC. / sec'y." With original envelope. An interesting curiosity. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 39139
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BANCROFT, George (1800-91)
Signature
This highly-regarded American historian nicknamed the "Father of American History" served in James K. Polk's cabinet as Secretary of the Navy 1845-46 and as U.S. Minister to the United Kingdom 1846-49. Bold old age signature of the blank verso of Bancroft's 3¼" X 2" engraved Washington DC calling card "Mr. Bancroft. / 1623 H Street" n.y. Near fine. With original envelope cancelled in Newport Rhode Island where Bancroft summered on 17 August 1888. Accompanied by a fine modern reproduction of a vintage head-and-shoulders engraved portrait of Bancroft. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 39132
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DOUGLAS, Paul H (1892-1976)
Typed Letter Signed / Unsigned Photograph
This noted Illinois senator 1949-67 was also a respected economist author of "The Theory of Wages" 1934 "Economy in the National Government" 1952 "In the Fullness of Time" 1972 and other titles. Outstanding TLS 1p 8" X 10½" Washington DC 1966 January 21. Addressed to Mary McCarthy and John A. Werner. Fine. On "Congress of the United States" letterhead the famed liberal Democrat writes to two educators at the North Chicago Community High School "about guiding the direction of your lives." In part: "You and your contemporaries will do well to contemplate the fact that although the future may seem wholly obscure to you right now the pattern of your lives is to a considerable extent already determined. Your character will not change greatly even though with the years you may acquire greater wisdom and experience. nd it is your character that determines your conduct at each moment of decision in your life. Certainly it is never too late to strive for self-improvement. But if at the age of seventeen or eighteen you are habitually dishonest or lazy or greedy or cruel you probably do not have any incentive to reform yourself. If you are honest and humane and unselfish now you have a set of standards that will guide you in the paths of righteousness and help you to shun false values." Goes on along these frank but inspirational lines - excellent original content not simply boilerplate politician pablum. Large bold full signature in blue ballpoint. Accompanied by a superb 8" X 10" glossy black-and-white head-and-shoulders portrait of a smiling Douglas in suit and tie. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 39180
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SIMS, Joan (1930-2001)
Typed Note Signed
This English actress is remembered as the "First Lady of Carry On" appearing in 24 of these low-budget comedy films: "Carry On Nurse" 1959 "Carry On Teacher" 1959 "Carry On Constable" 1960 "Carry On Regardless" 1961 and many others through 1978. TNS 1p 5 3/4" X 8" n.p. n.y. 1985 June 17 postal cancellation. Addressed to Richard C. Laade. Near fine. Usual mailing folds. On her imprinted letterhead Sims thanks an admirer for writing. Large bold signature in blue fineline. With original envelope. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 39276
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THORP, Willard L (1899-1992)
Typed Note Signed / Unsigned Photograph
This versatile and influential economist was the nation's youngest tenured full professor by age 28 that's right TWENTY-EIGHT! at Amherst College; he served under presidents Roosevelt Truman and Eisenhower in economic advisory positions domestic and international; in 1947-48 he served as an alternate delegate at the United Nations General Assembly; but it is for helping draft the Marshall Plan that he is best remembered. TNS 1p 8½" X 11" Amherst MA 1930 May 14. Addressed to Mary B. Day. Very good. Faintly age toned. On letterhead of Amherst College Department of Economics the extraordinarily youthful prof sends the librarian at Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry not present "two copies of my article entitled 'HORSEPOWER STATISTICS FOR MANUFACTURERS' in accordance with your request." Small but bold and handsome full signature. This exceptionally early example is accompanied by a choice unsigned 10" X 8" glossy news agency photograph International News Photo a closeup depicting Thorp smiling over a document with another smiling fellow the caption beneath reading in part: "Financial negotiations between the governments of Italy and the United States to resolve the outstanding financial questions arising out of the war and which were not definitively settled by the Treaty of Peace are now approaching a conclusion. Pictured at a State Department meeting are. Ivan Matteo Lombardo heading the Italian Delegation and Willard L. Thorp Asst. Secretary of State for the U.S." Near fine dated in caption "6/17/47." Quite unusual image and even more unusually early Thorp document. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 39349
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LAMNECK, Arthur P (1880-1944)
Printed Document Signed
This Ohio politician served as a Democratic Congressman from 1931 to 1939. Printed Document Signed 4pp single leaf 8½" X 11" n.p. 1937. Very good. Mild age toning with light inoffensive original folds. "Congressional Record" leaflet containing Lamneck's lengthy speech titled "Preserve Liberty by Protecting the Supreme Court" delivered on the floor of the House on 10 February 1937. On February 5th President Roosevelt unveiled legislation to enlarge the Supreme Court in order to insure support to push through his New Deal measures; the legislation failed. Lamneck gave this address critiquing FDR's measure a few days later. He signs at upper left on the first page bold and large in black ink. Really unusual. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 39624
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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 12½" 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
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 39622
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LAMNECK, Arthur P (1880-1944)
Printed Document Signed
This Ohio politician served as a Democratic Congressman from 1931 to 1939. Printed Document Signed 2pp single leaf 8½" X 11" n.p. 1937. Very good. Faintly ager toned with barely perceptible mailing folds. Single leaf from the "Congressional Record" containing a two-page address by this representative entitled "The Supreme Court Is Your Guardian of Liberty" delivered on the floor of the House on 4 March 1937. Lamneck here addresses President Roosevelt's enlarge the Supreme Court in an effort to push through his New Deal measures an effort that failed. At upper left Lamneck signs large and bold in black ink. Quite uncommon in this unusual form. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 39623
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ADAMS, Nick (1931-68)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
This actor appeared in "Mister Roberts" "Rebel Without a Cause" and other films but is mainly remembered for playing Johnny Yuma on the television series "The Rebel" 1959-61. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. ca. early 1960s. Very good. Faint tape stain at each corner. Handsome head-and-shoulders portrait of the young star in his best-known role clad in buckskin and kepi and clutching his rifle. Centered near the bottom he boldly inscribes and signs in vibrant green fountain pen: "To Donald Burnell / Best wishes / Nick Adams / THE REBEL." These last two line are preprinted in greytone on the photograph itself but Adams neatly traces over them. Adams' sudden death at age 36 makes inscribed photographs rather scarce. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 39740
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MEANY, George (1894-1980)
Photograph Signed
Famed American labor leader; AFL-CIO president 1955-79. Color PS heavy stock 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. Very good. Candid half-length glossy photograph showing an elderly smiling Meany seated seated in suit and tie. In a light area across his white shirt and tie Meany signs boldly in blue fineline. A superb example. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 39996
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SARTAIN, John (1808-97)
Autograph Quotation Signed
This London-born American artist was an important and prolific engraver of book illustrations and banknotes and pioneered the use of mezzotint engravings. AQS 1p 6 3/4" X 3 3/4" n.p. 1878 August 7. Near fine. On a lined slip Sartain handsomely pens a six-line poem titled "Lines for my Library" which reads as follows: "Health industry content prints pictures books / And friends to share them with in cozy nooks. / Leading a tranquil life in thoughtful joy / Exempt from envy greed or care's alloy; / Still ready here on earth to act any part / Or with death's Angel cheerfully depart." Boldly signed and dated at the conclusion. A charming piece with appropriate mention of that around which Sartain's life revolved: "prints pictures books." Whether this stanza was ever published has not been determined. Accompanied by a modern 8½" X 11" reproduction of line drawing head-and-shoulders portrait of Sartain later in life. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 40357
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EBERS, Georg (1837-98)
Autograph Quotation Signed
This German Egyptologist is renowned for discovering one of the earliest medical documents in existence -- an ancient Egyptian papyri giving a cancer treatment -- and sought to further popularize all things Egyptian through of all things historical romances set in Egypt. AQS 1p 4" X 4" n.p. 1885 August. Near fine. Faintly age toned. In Ebers interesting and stylized tiny script in vibrant purple ink he boldly pens four brief lines signing handsomely and dating below. Because of Ebers' calligraphy a number of the words elude translation and those that don't aren't sufficient to allow identifying this quotation. But an attractive item nonetheless accompanied by a modern facsimile of a 19th century head-and-shoulders sketch of Ebers. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 40415
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SCOFIELD, Levi T (1842-1917)
Partly-Printed Autograph Document Signed
This noted architect and sculptor of Cleveland Ohio -- the first Cleveland architect to join the American Institute of Architects -- built many important public buildings and monuments in that city; he served with the 103rd Regiment Ohio Volunteers and authored the 1909 study of the Franklin campaign "The Retreat from Pulaski to Nashville Tennessee." Partly-printed ADS 1p 17" X 11" n.p. 1863 December 1. Near fine. Form for obtaining payment for servants filled out and signed by Scofield who adds rank and title "1st Lieut. & Act. Topographical Engineer / 3d. Division 23d. A.C." He checks various columns to claim one months' pay and subsistence for his servant "John" whose complexion eyes and hair he all notes as "Black." He also notes payment coming from U.S. Army Paymaster John Coon -- his uncle by the way -- and Coon also signs. One of Scofield's most notable monuments is his Civil War monument "These Are My Jewels" -- a document from the 21-year-old future architect from his Civil War period is extremely unusual and desireable. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 40530
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MAPES, Victor (1870-1943)
Autograph Manuscript Signed
This American playwright director and stage manager began as a stage manager then became the "New York World" drama critic which he promptly quit upon the success of his first play "A Flower of Yedda" in 1898; he directed and managed well-known theatres but is remembered for "The Boomerang" 1915 "The New Henrietta" 1913 and "The Hottentot" 1920. AMS 1p 7 3/4" X 8½" n.p. n.y. Very good. Lightly age toned; two file holes at left not affecting text. Full page of bold neatly pencilled text on this cheap lined notebook paper head "WN-59" and beginning: "It is no longer required of the chief or ruler to be a great fighter himself. It is enough for him to see that his fighting men are properly organized and officered. What is especially required of him is intelligence executive ability foresight justice -- wisdom." Not seemingly a working draft page from a drama though further research required as we have not been able to identify the text. In a blank area at upper right Mapes signed boldly in brown ink dating it "March 4 1923." From the collection of 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. Johannsen requested working draft pages from authors so it's possible this manuscript leaf predates its 1923 date by quite a bit. Also present is Johannsen's original 8½" X 11" file folder bearing his printed "Collection of Albert Johannsen" label partly filled in by Johannsen. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 40508
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BROWN, John (1810-82)
Autograph Note Signed
This popular Scottish physician and essayist gained more reknown as a man of letters than a man of medicine though he did become a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh in 1847; friend of Thackeray and Twain he collected his essays into "Rab and His Friends" 1859 "Marjorie Fleming" 1863 and "John Leech and Other Papers" 1882 though he's mainly remembered for the 3-volume "Horae Subsecivae" "Leisure Hours" 1859. ANS 1p 3 3/4" X 6¼" Edinburgh Scotland 1878 February 27. Addressed to Alice L. Williams. Near fine. Faint mounting traces on verso. Gracious brief note apparently to an admirer: "I am with much pleasure & thanks Yrs truly." boldly penned in brown ink. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 40520
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HYNDMAN, Henry M (1842-1921)
Autograph Letter Signed
This unusual British politician and writer spurned his upper class upbringing and became the first to expound the ideas of Karl Marx in England; he founded the country's first socialist political party the Social Democratic Federation in 1881 and later the National Socialist Party. Good content ALS 2pp 1st and 4th leaves 5" X 8" Westminster England 1884 April 2. Addressed to "My dear Sir." Very good. On letterhead of "The Democratic Federation" Hyndman thanks the unnamed recipient "for your contributions which no doubt we shall be able to make use of advantageously." He continues: "I am very glad to hear you are getting 'enthused' on Socialism. It is to my mind the only chance of our living to be something better than this miserable cut-throat society. The Bradlaugh Dilute has given us a great lift." Charles Bradlaugh 1833-91 was a controversial British politician and atheist who refused to take the oath of office which assumed Christianity but refused to forfeit his seat in Parliament. Hyndman letters are rather scarce especially from this seminal period in his life. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 40516
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PLATT, Jonas (1769-1834)
Autograph Document Signed
This New York attorney and politician served that state as a Federalist in Congress 1799-1801 and in the state assembly 1796 and state senate 1810-13 though he lost the gubernatorial race in 1810; in later years he served as a New York Supreme Court justice 1814-21. Interesting ADS 1p 8" X 5" New York NY 1796 February 26. Very good. Large triangular chip at lower left not affecting text and other minor edgewear. The 27-year-old brand-new state legislator requests his salary -- and likely his very first since he served in the New York State Assembly only in 1796 and this request comes in February: "The Treasurer of the State of New York willl please to pay. the Sum which shall be certified to be due to me by the Speaker of the House of Assembly for my Services as a Member of that House during the Session of 1796." Boldly and attractively penned in brown ink. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 40517
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TALMADGE, Herman E (1913-2002)
Inscribed Photograph Signed
This Georgian Democrat served the peach state as 70th governor 1947-1948-55 and as senator 1957-81; in 1979 he became the only eighth U.S. Senator officially censured -- for "Improper financial conduct accepting reimbursements for official expenses not incurred and improper reporting of campaign receipts and expenditures." IPS 8½" X 11" n.p. n.y. Near fine. Handsome matte finish informal head-and-shoulders closeup of a smiling Talmadge handsomely signed and inscribed by him in a light area at lower right in black fineline: "Best Wishes To / Terrence Kocsett / Herman E.Talmadge." A lovely example. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 40548
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LAMONT, Daniel Scott (1851-1905)
Letter Signed
Grover Cleveland's private secretary while governor of New York continued in this capacity when Cleveland was elected U.S. president in 1885 then was named his Secretary of War during his second term 1893-97. LS 2pp lettersheet 5" X 8" Washington DC 1888 May 28. Addressed to Charles D. Palmer. Very good. Faint original folds. On blue-imprinted "Executive Mansion" letterhead Lamont does something he no doubt did on countless occasions on the president's behalf: Decline an invitation this time from the persistent mayor of Lowell Massachusetts. In part: "The President directs me to. thank you for the courtesy of the invitation conveyed therein to go to Lowell on June 6th upon the occasion of the visit there of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts. He has however been obliged to decline the latter's invitation to attend the two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the organization on June 4th.:" Boldly signed at the conclusion. If at first you don't succeed invite invite again! unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 40610
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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 8½" 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 10½" 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
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 40654
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McNUTT, Paul V (1891-1955)
Signed Typescript
This Indiana attorney and politician served as that state's democratic 34th governor 1933-37 before being named High Commissioner to the Philippines 1937-39 and 1945-46 and then first U.S. ambassador to that newly-independent nation 1946-47; he was briefly considered a serious presidential contender in 1940. Signed original typescript 7pp 8" X 10½" Cleveland OH 30 July 1939. Very good. Faint age toning and two faint horizontal folds; staple hole at upper left well away from text; lacks page 5 of 8. Titled "Address by Hon. Paul V. McNutt / International Peace Day World's Poultry Congress / Cleveland Ohio Sunday July 30 1939" this double-spaced typescript contains McNutt's thoughts on the United State's pre-Pearl Harbor Day semi-isolationist attitudes towards peacekeeping in those tumultuous days. In part: "The United States is not responsible for international settlements outside the New World; and even less for the methods by which any nation chooses to govern itself. We do have an interest however first that other countries shall not attempt to force their political doctrines on us; second that in solving their difficulties they do not precipitate the world into a war which necessarily will affect the United States economically if indeed we can avoid being embroiled in actual military conflict." McNutt signs boldly and in full in black ink at the conclusion. Accompanied by a superb 9" X 7" black and white glossy news agency photograph International News Photos depicting McNutt at a formal banquet. Original mimeographed paper label affixed to verso captions this image "Xmas Party Manila 1938" and describes it as "President Eisenhower who was Gen. Douglas MacArthur's chief of staff in the Philippines from 1935-40 is shown at a Christmas party in 1938 with other American dignitaries. General then Major Eisenhower Mrs. MacArthur Paul McNutt High Commissioner of the Islands; Mrs. Eisenhower and Gen. MacArthur military advisor on the islands." Great image published here in 1955 showing McNutt as he appeared around the time he delivered this typescript speech. Most unusual in this format -- whether this is the actual typescript from which McNutt read this speech is not known but it is an actual typescript and not a mimeographed copy for press distribution. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 40728
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GATES, Ralph W (1893-1978)
Typed Note Signed / Signed Pamphlet
This Indiana attorney and republican politician served as that state's 37th governor from 1945 to 1949. TNS 1p 8" X 10½" 10 July 1946. Addressed to not-related Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. Very good. On ornate gubernatorial letterhead Gates transmits a copy of a speech signing boldly in blue ballpoint. The aforementioned speech is also present a 14-page illustrated pamphlet 4" X 9" published by The Indiana State Chamber of Commerce in 1946. Fine. Titled "When Will Congress Talk Back" and boldly signed and inscribed by Gates on the front wrapper to Gates. Fine. In this speech delivered before the Hoosier State Press Association in 5 April 1946 Gates states his belief in taking back to the state and local level responsibilities which the federal government assumed during the Depression and war years. Unusual. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 40730
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LOWDEN, Frank O (1861-1943)
Typed Letter Signed / Signed Pamphlet
The son-in-law of inventor George M. Pullman was a Republican politician who served as Illinois governor 1917-21 and representative 1906-11. TLS 1p 5 3/4" X 7 3/4" Oregon IL 8 June 1937. Addressed to Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. Near fine. On personal letterhead Lowden thanks this admirer for "your request for an autographed copy of my radio address of April 7. It gives me pleasure to enclose you herewith autographed copy." Large full signature. The address is present titled "An Independent Judiciary the Bulwark of the People's Liberties" 8vo wrappers bound along top with black cloth tape 20pp rectos only. Near fine. On the front wrapper the governor pens "With the compli- / ments of / Frank O Lowden" huge and bold in black ink. Subitled "An address delivered by Frank O. Lowden over the Blue Network of the National Broadcasting Company on Wednesday evening April 7 1937" this speech attacks President Roosevelt's 1937 "Judicial Procedures Reform Bill" or "court-packing plan" legislation that would have allowed him to enlarge the court and push through his New Deal initiatives. Unusual. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 40737
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ICKES, Harold L (1874-1952)
Signed Calling Card / Unsigned Photograph
President Franklin D. Roosevelt's trusted Secretary of the Interior 1933-46 an ardent reformer who earned the nickname "Honest Harold"; he also headed the Public Works Administration 1933-39. Signature in bold blue ink on a heavy stock 3½" X 1 3/4" card with "The Secretary of the Interior" printed in ornate large italics at center and "Autograph of" printed quite small near top edge. Near fine. Faintly age toned. On the verso noted Lincoln/Civil War scholar Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 pens note to himself and dates it 21 July 1941: "One of a score sent in through the years." Accompanied by a handsome vintage glossy 8½" X 6½" black and white news agency photograph International News Photos. Very good. Archivally mended 3" tear at left edge but overall attractive. Sepia tone candid closeup head-and-shoulders photograph of Ickes with original mimeographed paper label neatly affixed to verso titles "Secretary of the Interior Ickes Offers Testimony" and dated 19 January 1944. Reads in part: "Picture shows Secretary of the Interior Harold Ickes as he left the District Court House. Mr. Ickes testified before the grand jury in the alleged forgery of Harry Hopkins signature to a letter published in the book 'One Man -- Wendell Willkie. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 40727
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LA FOLLETTE, Philip F (1897-1965)
Signed Pamphlet
This Wisconsin attorney of the notable La Follette dynasty served three terms as that state's governor 1931-33 1935-39 first as Republican and then with the Wisconsin Progressive Party he and his U.S. Senator brother Robert formed. Signed pamphlet "Reorganization of the Supreme Court: Radio Address by Governor Philip F. La Follette of Wisconsin February 27 1937" small 4to wrappers 11pp. Very good. Light single vertical fold. Published by the United States Government Printing Office Washington DC 1937 La Follette here supports President Roosevelt's wildly unpopular "Judicial Procedures Reform Bill" or "court-packing plan" of 1937 legislation that would have allowed him to enlarge the court in such a way that would help push through his New Deal initiatives. Near the top of the front wrapper La Follette signs boldly in full in black ink. Accompanied by a rubberstamp-signed TNS 1p 8½" X 11" Madison WI n.y. Fine. Form letter on "State of Wisconsin Executive Office" letterhead transmitting this speech. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 40734
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DOUGLAS, Melvyn (1901-81)
Typed Note Signed
For forty years an enduring leading man and later superb character actor this classy star played opposite Garbo in "Ninotchka" and won an Oscar in 1963 for "Hud" and in 1979 for "Being There"; spouse of actress-turned-politician Helen Gahagan 1900-1980 the first Democratic woman elected to Congress from California 1945-51. TNS 1p 7¼" X 10¼" Los Angeles CA 19 November 1940. Addressed to Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. Fine. On buff imprinted letterhead Douglas thanks an admirer. In part: "As a matter of fact no thanks are really needed -- the results of the election compensated for anything I may have accomplished." Boldly signed in black ink. Douglas and his wife were both staunch Democrats and Gates likely thanked Douglas for helping securing a strong turnout for Roosevelt in California. Comes with a superb 10" X 8" glossy photograph a still scene from the 1936 film "Theodora Goes Wild" showing Douglas romancing Irene Dunne as a dog observes. An exceptionally early and choice Douglas letter with interesting political content. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 40757
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BORAH, William E (1865-1940)
Signature / Unsigned Photograph
The Lion of Idaho" served 32 years in the U.S. Senate 1907-40; he was a powerful progressive Republican famed for his isolationist views briefly in 1936 considered a presidential contender. Bold full signature on a heavy stock 3¼" X 2¼" card n.p. n.y. Fine. Accompanied by a superb glossy 10" X 8" black and white news agency photograph International News Photo depicting the unveiling of a life-size statue with a row of naval officers at attention on each side of it. Original mimeographed paper label neatly affixed to verso dated 6 June 1947 captions this scene "Honor Late Idaho Senator" and describes it: "Midshipmen from Idaho attend the unveiling of a statue in the rotunda of the Capitol of the late Senator William E. Borah of Idaho. Mrs. Borah the widow is at left center. At right center is Senator Henry C. Dworshak. who accepted the statue in behalf of the U.S. Government following the unveiling ceremony." Also present is the original "United States Senate" transmittal envelope bearing Borah's facsimile free-frank signature at upper right and 19 December 1927 postal cancellation. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 40755
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PLATT, Thomas C (1833-1910)
Autograph Letter Signed
Nicknamed "The Easy Boss" as well as "Me Too" for petulantly resigning his U.S. Senate seat in 1881 at Roscoe Conkling's urging this powerful New York Republican party political boss served as Congressman 1873-77 and Senator 1881 1897-1909 -- but is remembered not for legislative prowess but rather for the political clout that made him Theodore Roosevelt's political godfather. ALS 1p 7 3/4" X 10½" Jacksonville FL 8 March 1885. Addressed to "My Dear Barker" possibly New York and Sea Beach Railroad official John Barker or politico and future New York representative and governor Benjamin Barker Odell Jr. 1854-1926. Good plus. Strong folds though none weakened; small paper loss at right upper margin slightly affects a couple words and small triangular chip at lower right corner not affecting text. On "New York Lake Erie & Western Railroad Co. / Office of Vice President" letterhead Platt crosses out the printed "New York" and substitutes Jacksonville he boldly pens regrets at "my failure to receive your valued favor of the 2d. inst till today & the consequent delay in return -- I was down in the So part of the State out of reach of the mails." And likely pertaining to future New York politician and then-current Minister to France Levi P. Morton future New York representative and governor and U.S. vice president he remarks: "I am sincerely glad that Mr. Morton does not propose to let his shabby treatment by the Union League Club go unnoticed. His friends ought to take it up and resent it in some marked and earnest way." Morton was a Union League Club member but what their offense against him was is not known. An interesting fairly attractive letter. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 40751
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La GUARDIA, Fiorella H (1882-1947)
Signature / Unsigned Photograph
The most colorful of New York's many colorful mayors was its airport-namesake 99th a vocal Republican reformer who served in Congress 1917-19 1923-33 and three terms as mayor 1934-45. Thick bold signature in black ink near the bottom of a heavy stock buff 5½" X 3¼" postal card New York NY cancelled on verso 12 June 1934. Near fine. At the bottom of a typed autograph request "This is my fifth attempt so please" from future noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 "The Little Flower" signs. Accompanied by a delightful and fine glossy 6½" X 8½" black and white news agency photograph a half-length portrait of a seated La Guardia in suite and tie right hand cupped to mouth as he bellows. Original mimeographed paper label neatly affixed to verso dated 3 June 1947 captions this image "La Guardia Is Heard on Rents" and explains: "As the Senate backtracked yesterday and knocked out an amendment adopted last week directing monthly decontrol of 30 of the nation's rent areas Fiorello La Guardia began a personal campaign among members of Congress against what he termed the 'blackjacking' Senate bill. La Guardia head of the National Fair Rents Committee is shown with characteristic flourish stating at a Senate Office Building conference that he opposes particularly the Hawkes Amendment which would allow landlords and tenants to enter into leases extending to Dec. 31 1948 at not to exceed 15% more than the rent existing last Sept. 1. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 40752
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HISCOCK, Frank (1834-1914)
Autograph Note Signed
The Republican politician from New York served that state in Congress 1877-87 and as senator 1887-93. ANS 1p 5" X 7½" New York NY 1889 October 25. Addressed to Mrs. Barker. Very good. Faintly age toned. On letterhead of "Office of Morton Bliss & Co." Hiscock fulfills some unnamed request: "I acknowledge the honor of your request and comply with great pleasure." Boldly penned in brown ink. Quite strange that the seated U.S. Senator would be writing on letterhead of this banking firm founded by the man who in 1887 Hiscock defeated in the caucus for the New York senate seat -- former representative and ambassador and then- current vice president Levi P. Morton. Odd that -- and the significance if any is unclear. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 40775
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BAILEY, Vernon Howe (1874-1953)
Signed Leaflet
This American artist was an illustrator for "Harper's Weekly" and other publications and also illustrated many books but is best known for drawings and painting of American and European street scenes -- cityscapes buildings. Signed leaflet heavy buff stock 6" X 9" 4pp n.p. n.y. Fine. Reproduction of Bailey's lithograph of St. Paul's Chapel with printed caption beneath "Columbia University / in the City of New York / on the / New York Central." Just below the image the artist boldly inscribes "To Arnold Gates" and signs in full in black ink. Inner pages 2 and 3 blank and fourth page features two columns of text about Columbia University front and rear pages thus display nicely side by side. No publisher or year noted but likely of 1930s vintage and presumably a New York Central marketing piece. Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 became a noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 40773
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BURG, Amos (1901-86)
Signature
This adventurer a popular speaker and lecturer made the first complete canoe voyage of the Columbia River from British Columbia to the Pacific in 1925; he was also the first to navigate an inflatible rubber raft down the Colorado River and film it in "Conquering the Colorado" which won an Academy Award in 1939 for best short subject. Bold pencilled "Amos Burg / Astoria / Dec 7 '39" on a heavy stock 4½" X 2½" card. Near fine. Minor mounting traces on verso. Unusual vintage example from the height of his fame. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 40765
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AMECHE, Don (1908-93)
Partly-printed Typed Document Signed
This amiable American leading man of the late 1930s best known for "The Story of Alexander Graham Bell" appeared in dozens of films well into the 1990s; he became more popular than ever late in life appearing in "Trading Places" 1983 and winning an Oscar for the 1985 film "Cocoon." Partly-printed TDS 1p 9¼" X 3" Hollywood CA 1936 August 8. Near fine. Pale orange check drawn on the California Bank typed out to "CASH" in the amount of $150.00 and boldly signed in black ink by Ameche. Normal bank perforation cancellations not touching signature. An attractive piece from quite early in Ameche's career -- his film debut had only occurred the previous year. It wasn't until 1939 that his most famous role as Alexander Graham Bell would make him a household name -- and actually make the name "ameche" synonymous with the telephone as in "You're wanted on the ameche!" Accompanied by an 8½" X 11" reproduction of an early head-and-shoulders caricature of a smiling young Ameche. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 40809
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BAKER, Newton D (1871-1937)
Typed Note Signed
This attorney and Democratic politician served as Cleveland mayor 1912-15 but most importantly as President Woodrow Wilson's influential Secretary of War 1916-21 during the tumultuous World War One years. TNS 1p 8" X 10¼" Washington DC 30 April 1920. Addressed to Joseph Cummings Chase 1891-1954. Very good. Lightly age toned with original folds. On "War Department" letterhead Baker thanks this noted artist for "the copy of 'Soldiers All' and keenly appreciate your kindness in sending it to me. It is a book which I shall treasure very highly and there will be many happy days when I shall refer to it and recall the friendships and stirring efforts of those whom you have so happily preserved for us." Boldly signed with his usual diminutive signature. Chase had been commissioned by the A.E.F. to paint portraits of commanding generals and hero doughboys and these were published in the 1920 book "Soldiers All: Portraits and Sketches of the Men of the A.E.F." New York: George H. Doran Company. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 40802
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LIVERMORE, Mary A (1820-1905)
Signature / Unsigned Portrait
This prominent women's rights advocate journalist abolitionist and temperance movement advocate was one of the leading lights in 19th century reforms along with such figures as Julia Ward Howe and Lucy Stone. Bold and nice "Mrs. Mary A. Livermore / Boston" in brown ink on a heavy stock 3¼" X 1 3/4" card n.y. Very good. Small glue stain at lower right not affecting signature; mounting traces on verso. Undated but likely of 1870s or '80s vintage. Accompanied by a superb heavy stock 5¼" X 8" steel-engraved head-and-shoulders portrait of an older Livermore published by A.D. Worthington & Co. Hartford CT -- likely the frontispiece to her 1889 memoir "My Story of the War: A Woman's Narrative of Four Years Personal Experience as Nurse in the Union Army and in Relief Work at Home in Hospitals Camps and at the Front During the War of the Rebellion." A handsome pair. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 40833
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DEWEY, Thomas E (1902-71)
Signature / Unsigned Photograph
This New York City district attorney and Republican politician served as New York's 47th governor 1943-54; he was a presidential contender in 1940 although the nod was given to Wendell Willkie instead but in 1944 was the Republican's candidate against FDR. Bold full signature in black ink on a buff heavy stock 5½" X 3¼" penny postcard n.p. n.y. postal cancellation 20 October 1937. Near fine. Dewey signs the blank lower left corner of a typed signature request from future noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 of Cleveland Ohio. Writing Dewey as New York City prosecutor Gates notes: "After reading a great deal about your great work in New York I am taking the liberty of asking for your autograph" -- adding earnestly "Please send it to me for my small collection surely needs it!" Accompanied by a superb glossy 9" X 7" black and white news agency photograph International News Photos depicting a smiling Dewey standing alongside his wife as she signed a large open book on a table. Original mimeographed paper label neatly affixed to verso dates this image 6 October 1951 and titles it "Governor's Lady Insures Eligibility to Vote" describing the scene: "Mrs. Thomas E. Dewey is shown signing the book as she registered at Public School 18 this morning. Looking on are Governor Dewey and election board chairman." An exceptionally early Dewey signature from his "Gangbuster" days as a special prosecutor. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 40815
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ROSE, John (1820-88) and ROSE, Charles Day (1847-1913)
Autograph Note Signed / Autograph Letter Signed
Sir John was a Scots-Quebecer politician who held a wide array of influential high-level Canadian positions and later lesser positions in Britain; he was named 1st Baronet Rose in 1872. His son Sir Charles was also a politician but is better known as a competitive yachtsman horse breeder and businessman and was supposedly one of the models for "Toad" of Toad Hall in Kenneth Grahame's classic 1908 children's novel "Wind in the Willows"; he too was named 1st Baronet in 1909. ANS from John Rose 1p lettersheet 4" X 6" Guildford England 1882 September 16. Addressed to New York banker John Barker. Very good. On imprinted "Loseley Park / Guildford" letterhead Sir John "sends you with much pleasure a copy of the only Photograph of myself which I have: I wish it had been better." Boldly penned in brown ink. ALS from Charles Day Rose 2pp lettersheet 4" X 6" London England 1895 October 26. Likewise addressed to banker John Barker. Good only. While attractive this letter was somehow sliced horizontally in half though neatly discreetly and archivally reunited. Sir Charles thanks his banker "for the trouble you have taken in executing my small commissions" but more importantly remarks: "You will see that I have decided to withdraw my challenge for the Cup in view of the strong feeling that exists amongst the public and my own friends especially including Lord Dunraven who feels that it is likely to be construed as an act of hostility against himself." Lord Dunraven Windham Wyndham-Quin 1841-1926 was owner and co-owner of the 1893 and 1895 America's Cup-winning yachts so apparently took umbrage at his friend's temptation to enter that famed competition. Despite slice quite nice in appearance with his imprinted "Bartholomew Lane E.C." address. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 40813
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ROOT, Elihu (1845-1937), et al
Signatures
This versatile New York attorney and statesman served as Secretary of War 1899-1904 Secretary of State 1905-09 and U.S. Senator 1909-15; among his many achievements was the 1912 Nobel Peace Prize for his work in establishing relations between Japan and Latin America. Signature along with ten others on a 4½" X 5½" slip n.p. n.y. Very good. Faint age toning. Root signs large and bold in brown ink near the center of this sheet. Three sign above him: CHARLES C. BEAMAN 1840-1900 New York attorney appointed in 1870 the first-ever Solicitor General of the United States to adjudicate loss claims caused by Confederate raider ships in the Civil War; JOHN E. PARSONS 1829-1915 New York attorney president of the New York City Bar Association 1900-01; PAUL FULLER 1848-1915 one of the founders of Fordham University Law School and its first dean. Seven sign below him: HORACE E. DEMING 1850-1930 New York attorney; CHARLES C. NADAL - New York attorney; ARTHUR VON BRIESEN 1843-1920 German-born American attorney and philanthropist; ELGIN R.L. GOULD 1860-1915 Canadian social scientist educator and first head coach of Johns Hopkins University's lacrosse team; HENRY R. KUNHARDT SR. 1826-; JOSEPH LAROCQUE 1831-1908 New York Attorney president of the New York City Bar Association 1884-85; WILLIAM B. HORNBLOWER 1851-1914 New York jurist nominated by President Grover Cleveland for the U.S. Supreme Court but rejected by Senate. Why these eleven particular legal luminaries signed this sheet is unknown since it's been separated from whatever document it was once a part of -- but it's intriguing to note that in 1897 a nonpartisan political party called the Citizens Union was formed in New York its goal to promote good government and fight the growing influence of political machines such as Tammany Hall. All eleven were members at its founding half of them serving on the executive and other committees. Chances that the document was produced in connection with this watchdog organization are good. An interesting unusual scarce assemblage. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 40842
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EDDY, Nelson (1901-67)
Typed Letter Signed
This singer and actor of films opera radio and television is best remembered for his film partnership with Jeanette MacDonald in eight films starting with "Naughty Marietta" in 1935 and finishing with "I Married an Angel" in 1942. TLS 1p 7¼" X 10½" n.p. 1939 June 19. Addressed to Barbara Kemp. Very good. Strong original folds; minor mounting traces on verso. Wonderfully cordial and personal early letter to an admirer reading in part: "Yes I visited Des Moines on my concert tour this spring -- and next season will be back in the Pacific Northwest at Portland on February 17th. I do not have the local details time place tickets and so forth. I shall be back on the Chase and Sanborn radio program for the fall season beginning August 13th -- and your song request will not be overlooked. It is a favorite of mine too." Large bold full signature in blue fountain pen. Recipient Kemp's return address shows Astoria Oregon hence the mention of Pacific Northwest. Her letter to him must have been exceptionally compelling to prompt such a detailed reply! unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 40814
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BAKER, Newton D (1871-1937)
Signature
This attorney and Democratic politician served as Cleveland mayor 1912-15 but most importantly as President Woodrow Wilson's influential Secretary of War 1916-21 during the tumultuous World War One years. Bold "Cordially yours / Newton D. Baker" in black ink on a 6¼" X 3½" sheet n.p. n.y. Fine. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 40856
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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 6¼" X 9¼" 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 8½" X 6½" 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
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 40862
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HALES, Philip, 5th Baronet (1735-1824)
Document Signed
British courtier and member of Parliament. DS 1p vellum 30½" X 20½" Brymore Somerset 16 October 1794. Near fine. Original folds; top edge scalloped. "Feoffment" -- a type of medieval land deed -- in which Sir Philip Hales grants a parcel of land in the Hamlet of Edington to a William Norris for the sum of 42 pounds. A huge and ornate "This Indenture" with flourishes rubberstamped at upper left begins the largely boilerplate legalese text of conveyance which is handsomely penned in a secretarial hand in brown ink. Also at upper left a 1½" X 2" blue blind-embossed paper revenue stamp has been affixed. Large thick red wax seal at center bottom somewhat chipped at edges but complete and intact with Hales penning "Philip" at left of it and "Hales" at right of it large and bold. On the verso at upper left is recorded payment of this 42 pounds in full by Norris and here again Hales signs quite large and bold. A large and lovely example of this typical type of English 18th century legal document. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 40891
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LABOULAYE, Andre Lefebvre de (1876-1966)
Signature and Inscription
This diplomat from a distinguished family of jurists and diplomats served as the French Ambassador to the U.S. from 1933 to 1937. Bold and handsome "With Warm regards" and signature in black ink on a 6" X 7" sheet with "Ambassade de France / Washington D.C." imprinted in blue at top. Very good. Faint single horizontal fold. A lovely example from mid-1930s vintage. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 40988
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MORGAN, Daniel E (1877-1949)
Autograph Note Signed
This Cleveland attorney and Republican politician became that city's city manager in 1930 effectively operating as Cleveland's 42nd mayor at a time when Cleveland operated briefly on the city manager plan; but with the Great Depression his reforms and hiring of African-Americans at City Hospital didn't sit well and that model was outvoted for the more traditional major/city council plan; he ran for mayor but was defeated by a Democrat and by 1931 was out of a job; in 1939 he became judge of the Ohio Court of Appeals. ANS 1p 8½" X 6" Cleveland OH 24 December 1934. Addressed to "Mr. Gates" Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 noted Lincoln/Civil War scholar. Near fine. On his imprinted "Law Office of Daniel E. Morgan" letterhead the de facto former mayor notes simply in his huge bold hand: "Am pleased to send you my autograph." and signs boldly in full below. An attractive example from the period between his mayorship and his judgeship. Unusual item for the Cleveland completist. unknown
Referenz des Buchhändlers : 40990
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