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WOUK,Herman A.L. signed "Herman" by the American author on his personal stationery, to a fellow writer. 1 page, tall 8vo (ink smeared on two words does not obscure text). Washington, D.C. Jun. 24, 1981.
1915- "...I spoke Hebrew on Israeli TV about as well as...I read Yiddish...Love & chutzpah have to substitute for competence..."
Price: USD 125.00 other currencies   order no. 5207   details     inquire
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GREGORY, Cynthia Inscribed photograph of the American prima ballerina in arabesque, costumed for a role with the American Ballet Theatre. 8" x 10", black and white (agent's sticker on verso).
Inscribed in lower right: "To...Lots of love, Cynthia."
Price: USD 85.00 other currencies   order no. 5209   details     inquire
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SERLING, Rod T.L.S. by the television writer, producer, and actor best known for The Twilight Zone, to author Leon Uris. 1 pg. 4to, on personal stationery. Pacific Palisades, California. Jun. 17, 1960.
1924-1975 "...I think we have basic philosophic disagreements, but I think we can now approach any and all subjects without emotion and in a somewhat more temperate climate. For those value judgements that were personal and were made in anger, I apologize. I don't retreat - not an inch - but I'm delighted we've achieved this level of understanding our misunderstanding..."
Price: USD 900.00 other currencies   order no. 5210   details     inquire
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TRADER VIC T.L. signed "Vic" by the American restaurateur on "Trader Vic" stationery to a friend in the armed forces. 1 pg., tall 8vo (paper clip indent at upper left margin). Oakland, California. Oct. 2, 1942.
"...I imagine there will be a terrific drop in the food and drink business since you've left, but that'll possibly be off-set by some of the new comers...Don't forget to go to the Beachcombers there in Chicago and hoist a little one for me..."
Price: USD 125.00 other currencies   order no. 5217   details     inquire
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STERN, Max Extensive T.L.S. by the German-born founder of Hartz Mountain pet products to an author interested in his life story, detailing both his business successes and his involvement with Jewish causes and philanthopy. 1 1/2 pp., 4to, on colorful Hartz Mountain letterhead (stapled in upper left corner). New York. Nov. 18, 1970.
"...45 years ago I decided on my own to come to the United States due to the political conditions in Germany. My start was in a good business in a very small way...In the way of Jewish life...I am not only the Founder of Stern College for Women but Co-Founder of Torah Umesorah and Manhattan Day School. I am the Vice Chairman of Yeshiva University and one of the original founders of the Albert Einstein College for Medicine..."
Price: USD 100.00 other currencies   order no. 5219   details     inquire
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WALSH, Raoul Inscribed photograph of the American actor, director, and producer, accompanied by unsigned publicity photo of Walsh with Battle Cry author Leon Uris, comparing the novel and Walsh's script. 8" x 10", black and white, posed in rumpled light suit, wearing his trademark eyepatch (light yellow discolorations on shoulder and lower sleeve). Warner Bros. Battle Cry credits in bottom margin. Unsigned photo shows Walsh and Uris "working" (typed label affixed near bottom reads "Raoul Walsh Director Battle Cry 54). N.p. Ca. 1954.
1887-1980 Inscribed midway: "To My Pal Leon-Raoul."
Price: USD 150.00 other currencies   order no. 5220   details     inquire
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SPAHN, Warren (1921-2003) Inscribed program book commemorating the Hall of Fame pitcher's 350th win.
1964 26 pp., 4to, black and white photos throughout, bright orange cover. N.p. 1964. Mint. paperback Inscribed on the cover: "To...Best wishes Warren Spahn."
Price: USD 150.00 other currencies   order no. 5221   details     inquire
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JAY, John D.S., with a 3-line hologoraph note on an indenture statement by the American statesman and chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court (1789-95), and Governor of New York (1795-1801). Accompanied by 8 1/4" x 10" contemporary engraving of Jay as Chief Justice (stained). Indenture, 1 pg., folio, 3 wax seals covered with paper. New York. Oct. 6, 1785.
1745-1829 Socond signature within the holorgraph note: "...The said John Jay promises when Their Time is out to give them six pounds York Money, if they shall have behaved themselves honestly & faithfully and well."
Price: USD 2,000.00 other currencies   order no. 5223   details     inquire
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RANDOLPH, Edmund L.S. by the American jurist and Governor of Virginia transmitting a number of proposed laws or acts, including "An Act to establish the Post Office" and "An Act providing for raising and organizing a Corps of Artillerists and Engineers." 1 pg., 7 1/2" x 9". Philadelphia. May 24, 1794.
1753-1813
Price: USD 750.00 other currencies   order no. 5224   details     inquire
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GOETHALS, George Washington T.L.S. by the chief engineer of the Panama Canal, and later governor of the Canal Zone to the Clerk of the Committee on Appropriations of the US Congress. "Isthmian Canal Commission" letterhead, 1 pg., 4to (tape stains in upper corners). Culebra, Canal Zone (Panama). Sep. 22, 1911.
1858-1928 "...It appears that Mr. Smith sent the estimates to the office by a special messenger before eight o'clock on a Sunday morning. This messenger delivered them to a messenger in the office without stating they were urgent, and it did not dawn upon this messenger (an American negro by the way) that a package...contained anything of importance...""
Price: USD 900.00 other currencies   order no. 5225   details     inquire
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WILSON, Woodrow Brief T.L.S. by the President to the President of the Union League Club thanking him for his telegraph about the Panama Canal tolls. White House stationery, 1 page, wide 8vo (evenly discolored from previous framing, faint tape stains in upper corners, raised "White House" lettering rubbed). Washington. Mar. 9, 1914.
1856-1924 "It was indeed kind of you to take the trouble to telegraph me of you complete agreement with my stand on the Panama canal tolls..."
Price: USD 450.00 other currencies   order no. 5235   details     inquire
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PICKERING, Timothy Signature on free-frank envelope by the American statesman addressed to Continental Congress member James McHenry, signed and dated on verso. 1 pg., 8vo sheet folded to 12mo (torn at seal). Baltimore, Maryland. April 15, 1808.
1745-1829
Price: USD 400.00 other currencies   order no. 5237   details     inquire
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FORD, Edsel B. T.L.S. by the Ford motor company president and son of founder Henry Ford, declining a pitch to buy a property. 1 pg., on personal stationery, 5 1/2" x 11" (left edge trimmed from 4to). Detroit, Michigan. Jul. 17, 1922.
1893-1943 "...inasmuch as we have put quite a large investment into our Jefferson Avenue property, we do not feel like considering a move at this time..."
Price: USD 350.00 other currencies   order no. 5238   details     inquire
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PEARLMAN, Moshe The Capture and Trial of Adolf Eichman, inscribed by the British-born Israeli author and diplomat. 666 pp., 8vo, black cloth, d.w. N.Y.: 1963. First edition
Inscribed on the flyleaf: %u201CFor Leon Uris The only writer to reach the widest world public withthe story of what the Jews went through%u2014and what they did about it. With vast respect, gratitude, and abiding affection. Moshe Pearlman. Jerusalem, 1963.
Price: USD 200.00 other currencies   order no. 5243   details     inquire
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THURBER, James (1894-1961) T.L.S. by the American humorist, framed with picture of the author with his poodle.
1946 1 pg., 4to, to theatrical producing company Samuel French (staple holes in upper left). Black and white picture 6" x 7 1/4". Black wood frame with white, gray, pale blue, and black matte, outer dimensions 23 1/2" x 20". New York. Jan. 30, 1946. "...I always follow their harsh instructions in all matters pertaining to THE MALE ANIMAL. If they say yes, then I say yes, and if they don't want the play done in stock on Broadway, I will string along with that opinion, too..."
Price: USD 750.00 other currencies   order no. 5246   details     inquire
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MONK, Thelonious Signed royalty check, endorsed on verso "T. Monk" by the avant-garde jazz pianist and composer, from Village Music Company. 8 1/4" x 3". New York. 1980.
1917-1982
Price: USD 650.00 other currencies   order no. 5247   details     inquire
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HIRSCHFELD, Al Inscribed book, The American Theatre as seen by Hirschfeld, with an introduction by Brooks Atkinson, featuring the artwork of the legendary American caricaturist. 11 1/2” x 9”, decorative cloth, d.w. (chipped and torn). N.Y.: 1961. First edition.
1903-2003 Inscribed in pencil on the half-title with a droll illustration: “For...Hirschfeld 6/9/83.”
Price: USD 350.00 other currencies   order no. 5248   details     inquire
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RICE, Anne Taltos, signed book by the American author. 467 pp., tall 8vo, black cloth-backed bds., d.w. N.Y.: 1994. First edition.
Boldly signed in full on the flyleaf.
Price: USD 40.00 other currencies   order no. 5250   details     inquire
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RICE, Anne Servant of the Bones, signed book by the American author. 387 pp., tall 8vo, black cloth-backed bds., d.w. N.Y.: 1996. First edition.
Signed in full on the flyleaf.
Price: USD 35.00 other currencies   order no. 5251   details     inquire
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NAVON, Yitzhak The Six Days and the Seven Gates, inscribed book by the Israeli President and poet. Black and white photographs. 27 pp., 4to, in Hebrew and English, translation by Misha Louvish, gilt-stamped cloth, d.w. Jerusalem: 1978.
Inscribed in English on the blank page following the flyleaf: "20.10.78. To Jill and Leon Uris, with esteem and respect. Y. Navon."
Price: USD 85.00 other currencies   order no. 5252   details     inquire
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ROOSEVELT, Eleanor T.L.S. to her UNESCO and Institute of International Education colleague, by the First Lady, author, and diplomat. 1 pg., personal stationery, 6" x 7" (slight rust stain caused by paper clip in upper left corner). New York. Nov. 24, 1958.
1884-1962 "...I doubt very much if Governor Harriman would be interested in the fellowship program in memory of my husband as he is busy with many other things..."
Price: USD 500.00 other currencies   order no. 5253   details     inquire
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ROOSEVELT, Eleanor T.L.S. to her UNESCO and Institute of International Education colleague, by the First Lady, author, and diplomat. 1 pg., personal stationery, 6" x 7" (staple holes in upper left; pencil check mark through recipient's name; receipt stamp in upper right). Val-Kill Cottage, Hyde Park, New York. Dec. 27, 1954.
1884-1962 "...I was indeed interested to see the material you sent him and appreciate your sending me copies. I do hope my numerous requests of you are not too troublesome!..."
Price: USD 300.00 other currencies   order no. 5254   details     inquire
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ROOSEVELT, Eleanor T.L.S. to her UNESCO and Institute of International Education colleague, by the First Lady, author, and diplomat. 1 pg., personal stationery, 6" x 7" (light wear; slight tear on fold, another at lower right margin; erasures; paperclip rust stain on verso; receipt stamp on verso). New York. Oct. 7, 1960.
1884-1962 "On November 10th I am having an informal get-together in honor of Indira Gandhi and I wonder if you and Mrs. Holland would be free..."
Price: USD 275.00 other currencies   order no. 5255   details     inquire
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ROOSEVELT, Eleanor T.L.S. to her UNESCO and Institute of International Education colleague, by the First Lady, author, and diplomat, accompanied by T.L.S. on White House stationery from her personal secretary, Malvina Thompson, to the same recipient. Thompson letter, 1 pg., 8vo, White House stationery, Washington, Apr. 23, 1940. Roosevelt letter, 1 pg., personal stationery, 6" x 7" (receipt stamped in upper right). Val-Kill Cottage, Hyde Park, New York. Apr. 24, 1953.
1884-1962 "Thank you very much for your kind expression of sympathy on Miss Thompson's passing. We shall all miss her greatly..."
Price: USD 300.00 other currencies   order no. 5256   details     inquire
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BALDWIN, Faith Typed Letter Signed
1940 Half-typed, half-penciled autographed letter signed "Faith" in pencil, discussing her difficulties with a particular assignment. 2 pages, 4to, on plain typing paper. N.p., dated "Tuesday," circa 1940. very good "...You mustn't mind saying I don't think I can do a good John Smith out of this one. Its [sic] just that I did it the one way I saw it and feel sort of empty about it. And my personal feelings about how wise we were to go to war last time for ideals unrealized and how wise we would be this time, save in defense of our country, are still too mixed up and uncertain...But I am honest enough to know that I can't turn em out unless I feel em..."
Price: USD 125.00 other currencies   order no. 5259   details     inquire
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COWARD, Noël A.L.S. on "The Midland Hotel" stationery by the British actor, playwright and composer. 2 pp., sm. 8vo sm. (stain from tape repair runs down center fold not affecting text). Manchester, England. Feb. 18, 1938.
1899-1973 "...I am glad to say that the Operette had a splendid 'shove-off' & we are all feeling very happy..."
Price: USD 300.00 other currencies   order no. 5260   details     inquire
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URIS, Leon T.L.S. by the prolific American author to his publisher regarding legal issues raised by his book Ireland: A Terrible Beauty. 1 page, 8vo (pen notations by recipient, staple holes near top margin). N.p. Jan. 23, 1974.
1924-2003 "...You have my word through this letter that I will make any adjustments necessary to make this chapter as free of libel as possible, but it must be understood that if my sources are unassailable, then those comments and passages will remain as written..."
Price: USD 200.00 other currencies   order no. 5261   details     inquire
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HANDY, W.C. Signed sheet music to "Handy Really Is a Travelin' Man" by the composer, cornetist and bandmaster, known as the "father of the blues." 5 pages, 4to (lower right corners slightly chipped). Feb. 4, 1952.
1873-1958 Signed "W.C. Handy 2-4-1952" on lower right corner of cover.
Price: USD 300.00 other currencies   order no. 5262   details     inquire
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HATLO, Jimmy Bold, sharp signature of the American cartoonist, on an first day cover "Honoring the Newspaper Boys of America." 12mo envelope, with two magazine clippings glued to verso: a picture of Hatlo, and a panel from one of his cartoons. N.p., n.d.

Price: USD 85.00 other currencies   order no. 5264   details     inquire
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KENT, Rockwell Original signed wood engraving, "Mother and Child (Greenland)" by the American artist, depicting a woman seen from the back lifting her child over her head. Title in artist's hand. 15 1/2" x 11 3/4". Circa 1930.
1882-1971
Price: USD 1,250.00 other currencies   order no. 5265   details     inquire
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REMARQUE, Erich Maria Brief A.L.S. signed "Remarque" by the German author of All Quiet on the Western Front, granting a magazine editor permission to quote up to 750 words from the novel gratis. In German, 1 pg., 4to, on personal onionskin stationery. Porto Ronco S. Ascona, Switzerland. Sep. 8, 1967.
1898-1970
Price: USD 300.00 other currencies   order no. 5275   details     inquire
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ROOSEVELT, James I. A.L.S. by the New York Congressman and judge, and President Theodore Roosevelt's great uncle (and distant cousin of FDR), written in mock indignation to a friend acting as a broker in a small business arrangement. 3 1/4 pp., 8vo (slight tear along fold on first page, chip in 3rd page right margin). Hyde Park, New York. Feb. 10, 1872.
1795-1875 "...I am sorry to say I didn't think too much of your business capacity as I did before Ireceived your note of yesterday...I cannot make erasures in my check book and you must either consent to accept the check or I shall spend it for you and perhaps get something that you would not like at all..."
Price: USD 175.00 other currencies   order no. 5276   details     inquire
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ROOSEVELT, James I. A.L.S. by the New York Congressman and judge, and President Theodore Roosevelt's great uncle (and distant cousin of FDR), to a friend and professional colleague. 2 1/4 pp., 8vo (tiny hole on fold on second page). N.p. Mar. 17, 1833.
1795-1875 "I hear that Col. Scott proposes a trip to New Mexico and that you have partly declined to accompany him. I am very sorry to hear it as I think it will be a mistake. You can see the advantages without my going into particulars..."
Price: USD 125.00 other currencies   order no. 5277   details     inquire
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MORRIS, Robert D.S. by the American financier and statesman, signer of the Declaration of Independence, a "Bill of Exchange," or check. 9 3/4" x 4 1/2", endorsed by recipient on verso. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Feb. 16, 1787.
1734-1806
Price: USD 950.00 other currencies   order no. 5279   details     inquire
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NSYNC (Justin Timberlake, Joey Fatone, Lance Bass, JC Cha... Signed Teen Magazine cover featuring the top-selling boy-band, boldly autographed by all five members. Entire magazine, (subscriber's label in lower right cover). April, 2000.

Price: USD 200.00 other currencies   order no. 5280   details     inquire
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NEW YORK ISLANDERS Signed official 1981-82 yearbook, featuring the entire team with the Stanley Cup, with eleven signatures on cover (Clark Gillies, Butch Goring, Gord Lane, Ken Morrow, others). Inscribed by Clark Gillies on his photo page. 70 pp., 4to, full color photographs. Ca. 1981.

Price: USD 400.00 other currencies   order no. 5281   details     inquire
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READING, John Grandin D.S. by the American financier and railroad baron; secretarial text outlining the purchase of a major tract of land in Pennsylvania which would ultimately be the expansion of Readings vast railroad and real estate holdings. 4 pp., 8 1/2" x 14" notebook paper (small tear on fold), also signed by Pennsylvania Senator Wallace. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Nov. 8, 1879. Very rare.
1812-1891 The first 3 pages are in secretarial hand. The last page, signed by Reading is in anotherhand. In top margin of first page, in pencil: "Copy - Original to Mr. Reading."
Price: USD 1,600.00 other currencies   order no. 5282   details     inquire
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JOHNSON, Lyndon B. (1908-1973) T.L.S. on White House stationery by the President to the editor of McCall's magazine.
1 pg., 8vo (staple holes in upper left corner). Washington, D.C. Feb. 23, 1965. "...I just want youto know that I will be personally grateful to you for lending your influential support."
Price: USD 300.00 other currencies   order no. 5283   details     inquire
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BALDWIN, Faith Typed Letter Signed
1965 Typed letter signed "Faith" with holograph postscript regarding a story submission. 1 1/4 pages, 4to, typing paper with numerous holograph corrections, signed on verso. Circa 1965. very good "...This story you told me has no plot. And knowing WFB from old and his interest in young love and new plot and plenty of action I am rather alarmed. So if this doesn't suit the magazine, no hard feelings..."
Price: USD 150.00 other currencies   order no. 5284   details     inquire
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LUMET, Sidney Early career A.L.S. by the American film director, writer, producer, and actor, giving thanks for an opening night telegram. 1 pg., 4to, on typing paper, recipient's stamp in lower left corner. N.p. Apr. 20, 1940.
1924- "...My only regret is that I haven't a big part, but it's late in the season and I couldn't get anything else this year any more..."
Price: USD 350.00 other currencies   order no. 5285   details     inquire
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RATHBONE, Basil Signed Playbill, in pencil, by the British actor best known for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes, for the play Obsession, featuring Rathbone and leading lady on the cover. 44 page Playbill stapled, sepia-tone (light wear on cover). New York. Ca. 1946.
1892-1967
Price: USD 175.00 other currencies   order no. 5289   details     inquire
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NORDICA, Lillian Rare T.L.S. by the American soprano, first American to achieve opera stardom in Europe, declining to reveal her diet secrets to a fan. 2 pp., square 8vo. Ardsley-on-the-Hudson, (New York). Sep. 10, 1912.
1859-1914 "...Owing to the unforeseen and unprecedentive [sic] demand for this treatment, it has seemed best to give the same to the public on a purely business basis. I have therefore made arrangements with Miss Beverly...who will act as my agent...I sincerely hope that if you conclude to try this cure, it wil benefit you as much as it has me..."
Price: USD 200.00 other currencies   order no. 5300   details     inquire
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LIPCHITZ, Jacques. A.L. boldly signed "Lipchitz" by the French sculptor to a foundry about his, and their, work. 2 pp., 7" x 11", on personal stationery. Hastings on Hudson, (New York). Dec. 7, 1964.
1891-1973 "...This coming winter I have to make a lot of castings and I want them to be made by your foundry. The castings which Joel Meisner has made for me at your foundry are the best I ever have seen, and I have seen a lot of casting in my long career. I hope my telling you that will not spoil you and will not make you raise your prices..."
Price: USD 600.00 other currencies   order no. 5301   details     inquire
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MEIGS, John Forsyth D.S. by the American pediatrician, the first to write a book dealing entirely with childhood ailments, A Practical Treatise on the Diseases of Children. A receipt for services, 1 pg, 8 1/2" x 4 1/2", direction on verso (ink smears on signature do not obscure it). N.p. Jan. 13, 1852.
1818-1882
Price: USD 65.00 other currencies   order no. 5302   details     inquire
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BEMELMANS, Ludwig Framed Autographed Note Signed
Autographed note signed "Ludwig" with a whimsical original drawing. 1 page, 8" x 10", crayon and watercolor on lightly wrinkled paper, with bold, decorative signature, a grumpy-looking rising sun, and a gallows with a flower growing at its base (paper crumpled, stain in upper right). Framed in brown wood with cream and black mattes. Outer dimensions 15 1/2" x 18". framed very good "please send me a picture my best to your Mamu love Ludwig"
Price: USD 600.00 other currencies   order no. 5305   details     inquire
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DAVIS, John A.L.S. by Grant's Secretary of the Alabama Claims Commission, who succeeded in negotiating damage payments from Great Britain, responding to a request for the previous Secretary of State's autograph (Frederick T. Frelinghuysen, who died in office). 1 page, 8vo (two partical tears on verso from tape removal).Washington, D.C. Feb. 8, 1887.
"I regret that I am unable to comply with your request for an autograph of Mr. Frelinghuysen or to give you information on the subject..."
Price: USD 100.00 other currencies   order no. 5313   details     inquire
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ORR, Alexander E. A.L.S. by the multi-faceted Irish-born New Yorker who not only is the person most responsible for the creation of the New York City transit system, but also rescued the New York Life Insurance Company from corruption and decline. Accompanied by a small, engraved likeness. 1 page, 8vo. Brooklyn. Mar. 20, 1902.
1831-1914 "I desire very much to thank you for your kind and courteous compliance with my request as evidenced in last January's [Brooklyn] Eagle..."
Price: USD 200.00 other currencies   order no. 5315   details     inquire
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BALDWIN, William Henry Typed Letter Signed
New York 1902 Rare typed letter signed by the president of the Long Island Railroad and New York City reformer to the business manager (later editor) of the Brooklyn Eagle, arranging free train passes for newspapermen. 1 page, oblong 8vo, on "Long Island Railroad Company" letterhead (pale imprint of typewriter ink from another letter seen along bottom margin). New York. Jan. 14, 1902. very good "...I want you at all times not to hesitate to ask me for any transportation which you know will be a good business proposition for both of us..."
Price: USD 275.00 other currencies   order no. 5317   details     inquire
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BALDWIN, William Henry Typed Letter Signed
New York 1900 Rare typed letter signed by the president of the Long Island Railroad and New York City reformer to the business manager (later editor) of the Brooklyn Eagle. Accompanied by 12mo printed photograph. 1 page, 8vo, on "Long Island Railroad Company" letterhead (purple typewriter ink blurred). New York. Nov. 20, 1900. very good "...I shall take up the question of the publication of the Annual Report of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company with the Secretary to-day. You are not only entitled to every reasonable consideration from us, but you will always get it..."
Price: USD 325.00 other currencies   order no. 5318   details     inquire
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HUGHES, Charles E. A.L.S. by the Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court and former Governor of New York on "Supreme Court of the United States" letterhead, to the mayor of Atlantic City declining to make a speech for the 10th anniversary of the YMCA. 1 1/2 pp., tall 8vo (very small spot on first page does not obscure text). Lake Placid, New York. Jul. 24, 1913.
1862-1948 "...I regret that it is impossible for me to accept it. With best wishes for the success of your work..."
Price: USD 225.00 other currencies   order no. 5322   details     inquire
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REAGAN, RONALD T.L.S. as President on "The White House" stationery. 1 page, 8vo, blindstamp. Accompanied by typed White House envelope. Washington, D.C. Apr. 16, 1981.
1911-2004 "...I am certain that, if not for the prayer and good wishes of so many wonderful people,the road to recovery would have been a lot longer..."
Price: USD 275.00 other currencies   order no. 5326   details     inquire
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NIXON, Richard M. (1913-1994) T.L., signed "RN" by the President on "The White House" stationery.
1972 1 page, 8vo (light tape stains on verso, small catalogue number affixed to lower left margin, white-out at lower center margin). Washington, D.C. May 9, 1972. "Many thanks for your kindness in sending me the photographs which were taken by one of your Court employees on my recent visit to New York..."
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ORD, Edward O.C. A.L.S. by the Union Major General occasionally involved in the Indian wars, to the Governor of the Wyoming Territories regarding W[illiam] Lawson's attempt to purchase land from the Cheyenne for the railroad. 1 page, 4to, on heavy lined paper. Omaha, Nebraska. Jul. 29, 1872.
1818-1883 "...my friend W. Lawson of Louisville, who visits Cheyenne on business%u2014perhaps it may be in your favor to aid W. Lawson in the matter he has in hand..."
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FLAGSTAD, Kirsten Signed photograph of the Norwegian soprano famous for her Wagnerian roles. Pictured in a dramatic costume%u2014a full length velvet gown with train, ornate shield, staff, and feathered helmut. Black and white, 8" x 10". Signed in blue up the right margin. N.p. Ca. 1935.
1895-1962 Inscribed: "Sincerely, Kirsten Flagstad."
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RITCHARD, Cyril Striking signed photograph of the Australian actor, who won a Tony award in 1955 for his portrayal of "Captain Hook" in Peter Pan. Black and white, 14" x 11", showing the actor costumed in long, flowing ringlets, and ruffled cuffs (photograph Ray Fisher's stamp on verso). N.p. N.d., 1968.
1897-1977 Inscribed: "Cyril Ritchard 1968."
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FERRER, Jose Inscribed photograph of the versatile actor and director best known for the role of Cyrano de Bergerac on both stage and screen, taken by photographer Ray Fisher. Black and white, 14" x 11", active shot of the actor costumed in helmut and breastplate (inscription is black on black, photograher's stamps on verso). N.p., n.d.
1909-1992 Inscription in upper left quarter: "For Ray%u2014with admiration and affection Jose Ferrer."
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GRANGER, Farley Boldy inscribed photograph of the American actor, taken by photographer Ray Fisher. Black and white, 11" x 14", of the actor in a casual pose (photographer's stamps on verso). N.p., n.d.
1925- Inscribed in upper right: "To Ray%u2014all my best to you Farley Granger."
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ROOSEVELT, Eleanor A.L. signed "E.R." by the First Lady and diplomat on her personal stationery, addressed to "David dearest." 2 pp., square 8vo (paperclip impression in upper left). New York. Jan. 20, ca. 1960.
1884-1962
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ROTH, Lillian Lovely oversize sepia tone of the young actress (Animal Crackers), her beautifully lit face floating in profile against a dark background. With "Maurice Seymour Chicago" stamp in lower left corner. 10" x 13", inscribed, signed and dated in white ink by the actress. (very lightly silvered, a few spots.) Chicago. Dec. 13, 1933.

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VAN VEEN, Stuyvesant, SAN ROMA, Jesus Maria Signed original art by the American artist, a pencil and charcoal portrait of classical pianist Jesus Maria San Roma, also signed by the musician. On paper, 8" x 10", in original cardboard matte, outer dimensions 13" x 16. 1948.

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VAN VEEN, Stuyvesant, SCHOLER, Victor Signed original art by the American artist, a pencil and charcoal portrait of classical pianist Victor Scholer, also signed by the musician. On paper, 7" x 10", in original cardboard matte, outer dimensions 11" x 14". April 3, 1948.

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VAN VEEN, Stuyvesant, PIATIGORSKY, Gregor Signed original art by the American artist, a pencil and charcoal portrait of classical cellist Gregor Piatigorsky, also signed by the musician. On paper, 8" x 10", in a hinged cardboard matte, outer dimensions 13" x 16" (tape mounting yellowed). 1949.

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VAN VEEN, Stuyvesant, EFFRON, Sigmund Signed original art by the American artist, a pencil and charcoal portrait of concertmaster Sigmund Effron, also signed by the musician. On paper, 7" x 10", in cardboard matte, outer dimensions 11" x 14" . Mar. 27, 1948.

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VAN VEEN, Stuyvesant, ENESCO, George Signed original art by the American artist, a pencil portrait of classical violinist and composer George Enesco, also signed by the musician, with a 3-line pencilled note by the artist. Pencil and charcoal on paper, 8" x 10", in hinged cardboard matte. Outer dimensions 13" x 16." 1948.
Artist's note at top of page: "Remarks that to him there is a great connection between music and painting. Tells me when he was a boy he would give up his music and draw and paint for weeks at a time."
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VAN VEEN, Stuyvesant, FRANCISCOTTI, Zino Signed original art by the American artist, a pencil portrait of classical violinist Zino Franciscotti, also signed by the musician. Pencil and charcoal on paper, 8" x 10", with hinged cardboard matte. Outer dimensions 13" x 16." 1949.

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5TH DIMENSION Signed Record Album
1974 Signed record album, The 5th Dimension: Soul & Inspiration, by three of the five band members:Florence Larue, Lamonte McLemure, and Ronnie Dyson. Original 1974 edition, complete with vinyl album. 12 1/2" x 12 1/2". N.p., n.d. very good Boldly signed in dark blue against a royal blue background.
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DRURY, Allen Archive of 45 letters and postcards, many T.L's.S., others holograph, mostly between the American novelist and Pulitzer Prize winner (Advise and Consent) and his friends and colleagues, editor Herbert Mayes and his wife Grace, on artistic and business topics, as well as day-to-day news between friends. Most signed "Al," one "Allen," and one full signature. Various sizes, on personal notepaper, typing paper, and picture postcards, some envelopes included (generally good condition, with many holograph corrections to typed letters). Mostly from Tiburon, California, and other US locations. 1968...
1918-1998 From a Jan. 27, 1976 T.L.S. re: Advise and Consent: "...when it comes right down to it, my feeling is that it's my baby and I have to be responsible for it all the way--it's the only way to maintain my integrity about my own work--which is corny and pretentious, no doubt, but I hope you'll understand..."
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JEFFREY, Francis (Lord) A.Ms. by the Scottish jurist, critic, and founder of The Edinburgh Review, an untitled poem, three stanzas, 44 lines, together with a fine contemporary mezzotint portrait. 1 page, 6 3/4" x 11 1/2", mounted in paper, outer dimensions 11" x 16 1/2", portrait 8" x 10", mounted in 11" x 16 1/2" paper (some foxing on both ms. and portrait). N.p., n.d.
1773-1850 "I hate the Sea's meridian blaze..."
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HOLMES, Oliver Wendell, Sr. A.N.S. by the American poet and teacher, and father of the Supreme Court Justice of the same name, supplying his signature to an autograph collector. 1 page, 12mo, mounted on paper, outer dimensions 4" x 7" (very slight stains). Boston. Jul. 24, 1863.
1809-1894 "It gives me pleasure to comply..."
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STEFANSSON, Vilhjalmur T.L. signed "V. Stefansson" by the Canadian Arctic explorer regarding an award. 2 pp., 4to, "American Geographical Society" letterhead (small piece of top left corner of 2nd page missing). New York. Feb. 22, 1919.
1879-1962 "...I want to suggest to the Society through you...to have the medal struck off in bronzerather than gold and to give in money the difference between the gold and the bronze medals to the destitute mother of Henri Beuschat, who died on our expedition..."
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HOWELL, Joshua B. Rare D.S. by the Union Major General who led a regiment at Fair Oaks and at the siege of Fort Wagner, signed less than nine months before his death from battlefield injuries, as a Colonel. An invoice listing supplies including cannon, primers, shot, and other ordinance, 1 page, folio, on lined paper (left margin lightly ruffled). Cole's Island, South Carolina. Apr. 5, 1863.
1803-1864 Signed in full with rank and division below: "Joshua B. Howell Col. Comdg. 2nd Brigade Henry's Division."
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NEIMAN, LeRoy Signed photograph of the American artist best known for his active portraits of sports stars. 8" x 10", color, of the artist sketching from life in a sports arena. N.p., n.d.
Boldly signed in full along the bottom quarter of the photograph.
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SALISBURY (aka Robert A.T.G. Cecil) D.S. by the British Prime Minister, Earl, and staunch royalist. A beautiful vintage passport, 1 page, folio, on fine sheer paper, the text set between two elaborate crests, with an orange raised seal labeled "six pence," probably a tax seal (lightly tape stained, edges slightly ravelled). Authorizes travel for a British citizen to Argentina. (London.) Feb. 1, 1890.
1830-1903
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PALMERSTON (Henry John Temple) A.D.S., completely in his hand, by the British Prime Minister and statesman, a military document concerning the quartering of elite troops. 1 page, 4to, addressed to Field Marshall William Frederick in lower left corner, also addressed on verso (paper trimmed along top margin, small wax stain, inch-long split on gutter seam). ca. 1860. Scarce.
1784-1865 "...and the officers are to take care that the men behave themselves regularly..."
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SIMMONS, Franklin A.L.S. by the American sculptor famous for his depictions of famous Americans including Ulysses S. Grant, Sherman, and Longfellow, asking for payment from his agents for the Longfellow monument. Accompanied by newspaper clippings, one a photograph of the artist, and the other a news story about the unveiling in the Capitol's rotunda of Simmon's statue of Grant. 1 1/2 pp., sm. 8vo, on personal notepaper (light newsprint stains). Rome, Italy. Feb. 6, 1889. Rare.
1839-1913 "...I would also be grateful if you will add to this sum the amt due on the statue of Longfellow, which I am sure the Treas. will place at your disposal..."
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HUNT, Henry A.L.S. by the radical British politician, long opposed by the establishment, who later became a member of Parliament, to the editor of the London Patriot newspaper. 3 pp., 8vo (light stains, probably from sealing wax, strip of paper backing from a mounting affixed along crease on verso). London. Jun. 12, 1831.
1773-1835 "...you say justly that I have had to endure a 'strange persecution' indeed and you must be aware that I shall have to encounter great opposition and to explore misrepresentation of all sorts from those who wish to keep the people in a state of delusion...My Action against the Times Newspaper is set down for Tuesday. I fear I shall have to plead my own Cause as I cannot trust my Whig Counsel..."
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ISHERWOOD, Christopher T.L.S. by the British author, acting as a reference for a business acquaintance. 1 page, 4to, on typing paper (staple holes above address). Santa Monica, California. Dec. 13, 1964.
1904-1986 "...I am glad to inform you that in my business dealings with Mr...which have continued over a number of years, I have invariable found him to be reliable, punctual and conscientious..."
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YSAYE, Eugene Inscription by the Belgian violinist on verso of a business card. 3 1/4" x 2 1/2" . Accompanied by 3" x 3 1/2" picture of the violinist, cut from a publication. N.p., n.d., 1904.
1858-1931 "Souvenir of E. Ysaye 1904."
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BYRD, Richard Evelyn T.L.S. by the American polar explorer; awarded Medal of Honor for flight over North Pole (1926); established Antarctic base "Little America" and flew over South Pole (1929), to the President of the Geographic Society of Chicago thanking the Society for an honor. 1 page, 4to, with holograph postscript, on "New Hotel Sherman Chicago" letterhead featuring an illustration of the hotel. Chicago. Nov. 17, 1926.
1888-1957 "...I expect to continue exploring for the next ten years, and as I said at my lecture, the Helen Culver Medal will be a help and an inspiration..."
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BYRD, Richard Evelyn T.L.S. by the American polar explorer; awarded Medal of Honor for flight over North Pole (1926); established Antarctic base "Little America" and flew over South Pole (1929), to the President of the Geographic Society of Chicago regarding an airport dedication. 1 page, 4to, with holograph postscript, on "Byrd Arctic Expedition" letterhead (several staple holes in upper left). New York. Jul. 2, 1926.
1888-1957 "...I know nothing about my flight from Detroit to dedicate the Municipal Airport in Chicago. I am, however, so tremendously interested in the establishment of airports in cities throughout the country, that if the matter is as the press describes, I will probably accept the invitation..."
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BYRD, Richard Evelyn T.L.S. by the American polar explorer; awarded Medal of Honor for flight over North Pole (1926); established Antarctic base "Little America" and flew over South Pole (1929), to the President of the Geographic Society of Chicago regarding a lecture invitation. 1 page, 4to, with holograph correction, on "Hotel Casey" letterhead declaring the hotel "Absolutely Fireproof." Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dec. 2, 1926.
1888-1957 "...Of course, I will lecture for 'our' Geographic Society. I would like to do this for you, just for the pleasure of doing it and without any charge on my part. I don't know whether or not I will still be with Pond in April but I will charge only the amount that he will require for his part...I am still making one-night stands, and have one or two talks to give each day. I am sorry, too, that you missed the Rotary luncheon. It was a great affair and I felt very insignificant..."
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ECO, Umberto The Island of the Day Before.
513 pages, 8vo, cloth-backed boards, d.w. New York: Harcourt Brace