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Linklater Eric
The Crusader's Key
A. A. Knopf 1933. Hardcover. Used; Acceptable. 3 pages; Dust jacket with edge wear. Dust jacket torn. Spine faded. Fade marks to cover. <p><i><strong>Fast Dispatch. Expedited UK Delivery Available. Excellent Customer Service. </strong></i> <br/><br/>Bookbarn International Inventory #2783071</p> A. A. Knopf hardcover
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K Robson
PAINTING DISTEMPERING AND PAPERHANGING FOR AMATEURS THE DO IT YOURSELF SER
W. FOULSHAM AND CO. LTD 1928. Hardcover. Used; Good. No dust jacket. Undated. <p><i><strong>Fast Dispatch. Expedited UK Delivery Available. Excellent Customer Service. </strong></i> <br/><br/>Bookbarn International Inventory #3045025</p> W. FOULSHAM AND CO., LTD hardcover
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House Of Collectibles
Coins '88-26ed
Random House Information Group 1987. Paperback. Very Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read but remains in excellent condition. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting but may contain a neat previous owner name. The spine remains undamaged. At ThriftBooks our motto is: Read More Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Random House Information Group paperback
Bookseller reference : G0876377436I4N00 ISBN : 0876377436 9780876377437
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Wolfe Lawrence
A Short History of Russia
London : Nicholson & Watson 1942. Hardcover. Used; Good. Dust jacket torn. Hinges weak. <p><i><strong>Fast Dispatch. Expedited UK Delivery Available. Excellent Customer Service. </strong></i> <br/><br/>Bookbarn International Inventory #3092547</p> London : Nicholson & Watson hardcover
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Kingsley Charles
Alton Locke - Taylor and Poet - An Autobiography
Walter Scott Limited 1895. Hardcover. Used; Acceptable. No dust jacket. 445 pages. corners bumped boards stained wear to edges internally good endpapers foxed dulled gilt titled spine wear to head & tail of spine faded title on spine spine sunned & faded illustrated in black & white illustrated chapter headings. <p><i><strong>Fast Dispatch. Expedited UK Delivery Available. Excellent Customer Service. </strong></i> <br/><br/>Bookbarn International Inventory #2740756</p> Walter Scott Limited hardcover
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Frischauer P.
THE IMPERIAL CROWN
Cassell & Company 1939. Hardcover. Used; Acceptable. No dust jacket. faded wear to edges hinges weak slight foxing corners bumped wear to head & tail of spine faded title on spine. <p><i><strong>Fast Dispatch. Expedited UK Delivery Available. Excellent Customer Service. </strong></i> <br/><br/>Bookbarn International Inventory #2731903</p> Cassell & Company hardcover
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Burns Emile 1889 1972
Capitalism communism and the transition
London : Victor Gollancz Ltd. 1933. First Edition. Hardcover. Used; Acceptable. Edition: First Edition. No dust jacket. <p><i><strong>Fast Dispatch. Expedited UK Delivery Available. Excellent Customer Service. </strong></i> <br/><br/>Bookbarn International Inventory #2498630</p> London : Victor Gollancz, Ltd. hardcover
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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
Bookseller reference : 42531
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Space & Time Charles de Lint; Valerie Nieman Colander; David J. Sheskin; Paul J. Connelly; Joey Froelich; J. J. Miller; David Ch
SPACE & TIME #68: Summer 1985
NY: Space & Time - Gordon Linzner 1984. No. 68. Edited by Gordon Linzner. Cover art by John Alexander; rear by Tony Patrcik. Includes "The Fair at Emain Macha" by Charles de Lint; "You Too" poem by Valerie Nieman Colander; "Another Masterpiece" by David J. Sheskin; "The Man Who Paints the Autumn Colors" by Paul J. Connelly; "Where There Is Nothing" poem by Joey Froelich; "Crossroads" by J. J. Miller; "There Came Forth Shebears" by David Choate; "The Green Psyche" by Brian Shannon; "Solar Song" poem by Michael Jordahl; "The Captive" by Mona A. Clee; "The Soul of Medusa in My Hand" by Mark Francis Delaney; "Nursey Rhymes" poems by Grace Morton; "Open Orbit". Illustrated by Randy Moore Brad Foster Barb Armata John Borkowski Bruce Conklin John Alexander George Kochell Linda Leach and Allen Koszowski. Corner wear. SingleIssueMagazine. Near Fine. Space & Time - Gordon Linzner Paperback
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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
Bookseller reference : 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
Bookseller reference : 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
Bookseller reference : 40653
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Simpson John W.
Essays and Memorials
The Architectural Press 1923. Hardcover. Used; Good. No dust jacket. Corners bumped. Wear to head & tail of spine. Some pages foxed. Covers worn. No dust jacket. 174 pages. <p><i><strong>Fast Dispatch. Expedited UK Delivery Available. Excellent Customer Service. </strong></i> <br/><br/>Bookbarn International Inventory #1408999</p> The Architectural Press hardcover
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Charles Stuart Calverley Walter J. Sendall
The Literary Remains of Charles Stuart Calverley
London: George Bell & Sons; Cambridge: Deighton Bell & Co. 1885. Hardcover. Used; Acceptable. No dust jacket. corners bumped hinges weak slight foxing wear to head & tail of spine owners inscription. <p><i><strong>Fast Dispatch. Expedited UK Delivery Available. Excellent Customer Service. </strong></i> <br/><br/>Bookbarn International Inventory #1438159</p> London: George Bell & Sons; Cambridge: Deighton, Bell & Co. hardcover
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Meredith George
Letters of George Meredith / Collected and Edited by His Son in Two Volumes - Vols. I. & II.
London Constable And Company Ltd 1912. First Edition. Hardcover. Used; Good. Edition: First Edition. 1st edition. No dust jacket. as issued covers good internally good boards good gilt titled spine spine sunned & faded decorative stamp to front neat owners inscription book plate on inside front cover illustrated frontispiece black & white plates with photographs index. <p><i><strong>Fast Dispatch. Expedited UK Delivery Available. Excellent Customer Service. </strong></i> <br/><br/>Bookbarn International Inventory #1372891</p> London Constable And Company Ltd hardcover
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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
Bookseller reference : 39622
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Sandon Henry
The illustrated guide to Worcester porcelain 1751 - 1793
U.S.A: Praeger Publishers. Good in Fair dust jacket. 1970. First American Edition. Hardcover. Clean & tightly bound hardback book with a gift inscription signed by the author in a bright rubbed unclipped dustjacket which is creased at the edges sunned at the spine and has minor loss at top of spine. xviii 96 pages photos on plates illustrations in the text bibliography index ; Signed by Author . Praeger Publishers hardcover
Bookseller reference : 54063
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Eberle Linda & Scott Susan
The Charlton standard catalogue of chintz
Canada: The Charlton Press. Very Good. 1997. Second Edition. Softcover. 0889681880 . Clean and tightly bound paperback original card covers rubbed at corners signed by authors with a gift inscription on title page spine uncreased appears little used. xviii 230 pages photos in the text index; Signed by Author . The Charlton Press paperback
Bookseller reference : 53675 ISBN : 0889681880 9780889681880
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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
Bookseller reference : 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
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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
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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
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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
Bookseller reference : 39134
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Thomas John Carl
Connecticut pewter and pewterers
U.S.A: The Connecticut Historical Society. Very Good in Good dust jacket. 1976. First Edition. Hardcover. Very clean & tightly bound hardback book which is signed by the author on the front endpaper without dedication no other inscriptions in a glassine dustjacket which is a little torn at the corners. Appears little used. viii 194 pages 194 illustrations in the text notes bibliography index ; Signed by Author . The Connecticut Historical Society hardcover
Bookseller reference : 51103
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Walpole Hugh
Duchess of Wrexe
New York: Grosset & Dunlap n.d. Popular Edition. 8vo red cloth good. Bookplate also the Tiffany-designed ex libris of J. Ogden Armour. <br/><br/>J. Ogden Armour was characterized in Upton Sinclair' s THE JUNGLE. He advanced Armour & Company into the largest food processing company in the U. S. A novel "picturingthe passing of the Victorian tradition. In this case the battle between conservativism and liberalism is waged in the persons of the autocratic old duchess and her rebellius granddaughter." - The Best Books Of Our Time p.307. "There has not been so splendid a character in recent fiction as the Duchess" - Review of Reviews. "On a single page of WREXE will be found more about mankind and life than is discoverable in the entirety of many another novel" - Boston Transcript. Grosset & Dunlap hardcover
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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
Bookseller reference : 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
Bookseller reference : 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
Bookseller reference : 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
Bookseller reference : 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
Bookseller reference : 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
Bookseller reference : 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
Bookseller reference : 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
Bookseller reference : 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
Bookseller reference : 22372
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PIERREPONT Edwards 1817 92
Autograph Note Signed
President Grant's attorney general also served as U.S. ambassador to England. ANS 1p 4�" X 7" New York NY 1867 May 16. Near fine. Slight mounting traces on verso. "I send the autograph and am yours truly." Huge bold signature. unknown
Bookseller reference : 20100
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WALSH David I. 1872 1947
Typed Note Signed / Signed Leaflet
This Democratic politician served Massachusetts both as its 46th governor 1914-16 and as senator 1919-47. TNS 1p 8" X 10�" Washington DC 1937 April 14. Addressed to future Lincoln and Civil War scholar Arnold F. Gates 1914-93. Near fine. Light original horizontal folds. On "United States Senate" letterhead Walsh transmits present a signed copy of a recently-delivered speech. Accompanied by aforementioned speech an 8vo 8-page "Congressional Record" offprint titled "Reorganization of Federal Judiciary" being the text of the senator's radio address delivered at Carnegie Hall in New York on March 12 1937. In this fiery speech Walsh denounces President Roosevelt's controversial court-packing scheme. Signed large and bold near the bottom of the self-cover along with "Compliments of." Walsh was a well-known critic of FDR's plan to enlarge the Supreme Court making this signed memento particularly desireable. unknown
Bookseller reference : 1515
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WAGNER Robert F. 1910 91
Photograph Signed
The son of Senator Robert F. Wagner was a three-term mayor of New York City 1954-65 U.S. Ambassador to Spain 1968-69 and envoy to the Vatican 1978-81. PS 10" X 8" n.p. n.y. 1964. Very good. "Official Photo" an informal glossy closeup of Wagner in suit and tie seated behind his desk. In a light area at upper left he signs boldly in full in blue fountain pen. With Typed Note Signed from assistant on mayoral letterhead transmitting this photograph. unknown
Bookseller reference : 27609
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SCALI John 1918 95
Signed Printed Document
This ABC news reporter entered diplomacy when he acted as an intermediary during the Cuban Missile Crisis helping divert a disaster; in 1971 President Nixon named him his foreign affairs advisor; from 1973 to 1975 he served as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Signed Printed Document 8" X 10" 7pp recto and verso; 4 leaves New York NY 1974 December 6. Near fine. Stapled at upper left as issued; two faint horizontal original folds. Standard mimeographed press release issued by the "United States Delegation to the General Assembly" titled "Statement by Ambassador John Scali. on Strengthening the Role of the United Nations." In a blank area at top center of the first page the ambassador boldly pens "with best wishes / from / John Scali" in black fineline. In this speech Scali deplores "the growing tendency of this Organization to adopt one-sided unrealistic resolutions that cannot be implemented" as well as "a new threat -- an arbitrary disregard of United Nations Rules even of its Charter." He goes on to cite numerous instances of both closing with: ".we must now renew our commitment to the central principles of tolerance and harmony upon which the United Nations charter was built. We must redouble our efforts to use this Organization as the world's ultimate instrument for compromise and negotiation. I pledge my nation to these efforts." Most unusual in this form. unknown
Bookseller reference : 27704
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RUSK Dean 1909 97
Photograph Signed
Secretary of state under Kennedy and Johnson. Unusual PS 9" X 7" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Glossy news agency photograph from 1951 depicting the U.S. delegation to the Japanese peace treay conference in San Francisco. Seated around a table are a youngish Rusk together with John Foster Dulles Dean Acheson and several powerful Congressmen. Dean signs boldly above his image. unknown
Bookseller reference : 16453
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RUSK Jeremiah M. 1830 93
Typed Letter Signed
Union brevet general and popular Wisconsin governor 1882-89 of "I seen my duty and I done it" fame; secretary of agriculture 1889-93. TLS 1p 5" X 8" Washington DC 1889 April 20. Addressed to Henry A. Bowen 1813-96. Very good. On Department of Agriculture letterhead the newly-inducted secretary tells the editor of the New York Independent he cannot "join with other writers in expressing my views upon the patriotic work and influence of the 'Father of his Country'. an overwhelming pressure of business." Presumably the occasion would have been the centennial of Washington's first oath of office taken in New York City on April 30 1789. Two small textual corrections in Rusk's hand. unknown
Bookseller reference : 25975
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ROBESON George M. 1829 97
Letter Signed
Secretary of the Navy under Grant; Massachusetts governor. LS 2pp 7 3/4" X 9 3/4" Washington DC 1877 February 3. Addressed to Commissioner of Pensions J.A. Bentley. Very good. Regards a pension sought by "John Heath alias Thomas Steward" for service aboard the U.S.S. Nipsic. unknown
Bookseller reference : 20101
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WAGNER Robert F. 1877 1953
Typed Note Signed
This politician is best known for the social legislation he pioneered as New York senator 1927-49 -- the National Industrial Recovery Act Social Security Act National Labor Relations Act or "Wagner Act" and the Wagner-Steagall Housing Act. TNS 1p 8" X 10�" Washington DC 1938 February 28. Addressed to Fred G. Giffoniello. Very good. Three-punched along left margin not affecting text. The New York politico pontificates in part: "I am very much interested in the education of the youth of our country as I believe there is no safer way to insure democracy then by training our boys to be useful and healthy citizens." unknown
Bookseller reference : 27629
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SYMINGTON Stuart 1901 88
Signature
Missouri's long-time senator 1952-77 was always considered presidential timbre; the first U.S. Air Force secretary 1947-50 he was naturally also considered a champion of the military -- and of large budget appropriations for the military. Bold signature in black fineline heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1969 July 11. Near fine. Nice example from one often found in Autopen. Accompanied by a choice 8�" X 6�" original 1947 news agency glossy photograph -- itself scarce -- showing Symington being sworn in as Secretary of the Air Force by Justice Fred Vinson. unknown
Bookseller reference : 22622
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COBDEN Richard 1804 65
Autograph Note Signed
Influential English economist and politician. ANS 1p 6�" X 4" n.p. London n.y. Very good. Three faint vertical folds. On pale blue stationery Cobden pens in rich brown ink a rather cryptic note: "Mr. Cobden / Post Office Packet Contract / No 19 Committee Room / 12 to 4 o'clk." Perhaps an invitation to or reminder of a political meeting Interesting and attractive. unknown
Bookseller reference : 22629
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DOUGLAS Helen Gahagan 1900 80
Document Signed
Congresswoman actress diplomat author. Partly-printed DS 1p 7�" X 10�" Washington DC 1945 May 2. "Who's Who in America" updating form consisting of Douglas' typed biographical entry for the 1946-47 edition bearing several additions in her hand and her full signature at the close. Also bearing various editors' markings in green blue and red ink and pencil. Good. Some soiling and burn marks from pins. Comes with 5 other typed documents none signed from Douglas' "Who's Who" records -- a carbon of the above document a 2-page mimeographed chronology no doubt sent by Douglas' congressional office a biographical data form and so on. An interesting collection accompanied by a 1947 news agency photograph of Douglas carrying a basket of groceries to the House of Representatives. unknown
Bookseller reference : 28643
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SUMMERFIELD Arthur E. 1899 1972
Signature / Unsigned Photograph
Under Eisenhower's postmaster general 1953-61 the entire postal system was overhauled. Handsome signature in bold blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1972 March 4. Fine. With original envelope. Accompanied by a superb uncommon 7" X 9" glossy original news agency photograph International News Photos of 1955 an informal head-and-shoulders closeup captioned "Postmaster General Arthur Summerfield tells reporters at Lowry Air Force Base press conference of President Eisenhower's approval of an administration effort to raise postal rates." Near fine. A choice signature and an outstanding vintage photograph. unknown
Bookseller reference : 21719
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REDFIELD William C. 1858 1932
Typed Note Signed
This failed 1912 Democratic vice presidential nominee was a New York representative 1911-13 best known as the very first U.S. Secretary of Commerce 1913-19 under Wilson. TNS 1p 7" X 10�" New York NY 1923 March 17. Addressed to Albert Johannsen a University of Chicago geology professor who authored "The House of Beadle and Adams and Its Dime and Nickel Novels" 1950 the definitive reference work and bibliography on the subject. Near fine. "I am interested in your professorship of petrology remembering that in Washington we had to appoint a scientist of a type new to me whom I think was called a petrographer. I am wondering just what the scope of your own work is." With Johannsen's 3" X 4" printed "Collection of Albert Johannsen" catalogue slip for this item. unknown
Bookseller reference : 29159
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SCOTT Hugh D. Jr. 1900 94
Signature / Unsigned Photograph
Pennsylvania's long-time Republican senator 1959-77 served as minority leader from 1969 to 1977. Bold attractive "Hugh Scott / USS / PA" on heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1970 March 20. Fine. With original envelope. Accompanied by a superb and scarce 6�" X 8�" original glossy news agency photograph International News Photo dated 13 April 1947 depicting then-Congressman Scott and the twenty other junketing legislators who comprised the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee boarding a plane in Long Beach having "just completed its tour of duty here inspecting air facilities." Original tickertape mimeographed descriptive text heavily age toned as usual tipped to verso. A fine signature example and a choice quite uncommon early photograph of Scott. unknown
Bookseller reference : 22817
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SABATH Adolph J. 1866 1952
Typed Letter Signed
This Slovakian immigrant was elected a Democratic representative to Congress from Chicago in 1907 and on April 1 1934 became the "Dean of the House" longest-serving member a post he held for 18 years 7 months and 5 days -- the longest anyone has held that post. TLS 1p 8" X 10�" Washington DC 1939 August 5. Addressed to Gerald Salters. Near fine. On "House of Representatives U.S." letterhead Sabath as chairman of the Committee on Rules attempts to appease an angry constituent regarding "the 30 day furlough of W.P.A. workers. we have done all in our power to eliminate the lay-off provision but due to the solid Republican vote combined with 30 or 40 Democrats who are opposed to President Roosevelt's policies and the Administration our efforts were in vain. Nevertheless I shall continue my fight for the elimination of the provision." Although the Committee on Rules that Sabath chaired from 1937 on was powerful he was considered a weak leader who squabbled with the House leadership and failed to effectively steer the committee -- thus it's not surprising that New Deal programs of which he was a strong supporter suffered setbacks such as this under his committee. Accompanied by an outstanding original 6�" X 8�" glossy black and white news agency 1947 photograph an amusing closeup showing the cigar-clutching octogenarian puckering up to blow out the single large candle on an 81st birthday cake. Near fin -- a sharp high quality image. The original mimeographed newsprint caption is still present and reads in part: "Representative Adolph Sabath. is about to blow out the single candle that adorned his birthcake as he celebrated his 81st anniversary yesterday. Re. Sabath who is now in his 41st year as a member of the House of Representatives came to the U.S. 65 years ago from Czechoslovakia as a poor immigrant boy." An interesting letter and a highly desirable vintage photograph. unknown
Bookseller reference : 28619
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WILSON Charles E. 1890 1961
Partly-Printed Document Signed
Eisenhower's secretary of defense 1953-57 had unusual qualifications: he served as president of General Motors 1941-53. Partly-printed DS pencilled initials 1p 7�" X 10�" n.p. n.d. 1939 June 12. Near fine. Updating form sent out by "Who's Who in America" for their 1940-41 edition printed on light orange stock with Wilson's clipped entry from the previous edition tipped to the central blank portion. Wilson approves this mini-biography with a bold "OK / C.E.W." This item comes with a fine 7" X 9" glossy news agency photograph of 1953 depicting Wilson addressing newsreel cameras outside the Senate Office Building. His nomination to the cabinet was recommended -- after he agreed to sell off all of his GM stock! unknown
Bookseller reference : 22666
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