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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..."
Price: USD 275.00 other currencies   order no. 5327   details     inquire
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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..."
Price: USD 325.00 other currencies   order no. 5345   details     inquire
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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."
Price: USD 350.00 other currencies   order no. 5346   details     inquire
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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."
Price: USD 125.00 other currencies   order no. 5347   details     inquire
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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."
Price: USD 100.00 other currencies   order no. 5349   details     inquire
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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."
Price: USD 175.00 other currencies   order no. 5350   details     inquire
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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
Price: USD 175.00 other currencies   order no. 5351   details     inquire
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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.

Price: USD 175.00 other currencies   order no. 5355   details     inquire
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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.

Price: USD 250.00 other currencies   order no. 5358   details     inquire
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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."
Price: USD 400.00 other currencies   order no. 5362   details     inquire
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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.
Price: USD 75.00 other currencies   order no. 5365   details     inquire
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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..."
Price: USD 250.00 other currencies   order no. 5369   details     inquire
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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."
Price: USD 600.00 other currencies   order no. 5374   details     inquire
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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.
Price: USD 125.00 other currencies   order no. 5376   details     inquire
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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
Price: USD 300.00 other currencies   order no. 5377   details     inquire
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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..."
Price: USD 400.00 other currencies   order no. 5378   details     inquire
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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..."
Price: USD 350.00 other currencies   order no. 5379   details     inquire
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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..."
Price: USD 500.00 other currencies   order no. 5380   details     inquire
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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..."
Price: USD 250.00 other currencies   order no. 5381   details     inquire
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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."
Price: USD 150.00 other currencies   order no. 5382   details     inquire
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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..."
Price: USD 125.00 other currencies   order no. 5383   details     inquire
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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..."
Price: USD 125.00 other currencies   order no. 5384   details     inquire
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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..."
Price: USD 150.00 other currencies   order no. 5385   details     inquire
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ECO, Umberto The Island of the Day Before.
513 pages, 8vo, cloth-backed boards, d.w. New York: Harcourt Brace , 1994. Near fine. Signed in full on the title page: "For...Umberto Eco."
Price: USD 40.00 other currencies   order no. 5394   details     inquire
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GREEN, Cliff Inscribed book, Professional Card Magic, by the Canadian magician. Profusely illustrated with b/w photographs and diagrams, 159 pages, 8vo, pictorial blue cloth. First edition. Very good.
Inscribed and signed in full on the flyleaf: "Best wishes, Cliff Green."
Price: USD 200.00 other currencies   order no. 5395   details     inquire
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DOYLE, John T. A.L.S. by the American attorney sent by Commodore Vanderbilt to attempt the building of a canal across Nicaragua, to the son of an old friend. Doyle nearly died of malaria in this infamous attempt, but was saved by quinine treatment years before this was made available to ordinary workers, who died by the thousands in Nicaragua and later Panama. 8 pp., 8vo, on lined paper, one holograph correction in red (slight ink smearing on last page). Menlo Park, New York. Mar. 25, 1883. Rare.
1819-1906 "...My memory of events between 1842-1851 is in many ways imperfect which I attribute to quantities of quinine taken in 1851-52 while I was in Central America..."
Price: USD 650.00 other currencies   order no. 5396   details     inquire
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GLEASON, Frederic Grant A.L.S. by the American opera composer ("Montezuma") on his own beautiful and detailed letterhead, accepting election to a Dallas historical society. 1 page, 8vo, corners mounted on same-size paper backing. Chicago. Sep. 25, 1890.
1848-1903 "...I appreciate the compliment implied and accept with tanks for you kindness. I will sent [a] photograph, as requested, and possibly something else, later..."
Price: USD 150.00 other currencies   order no. 5399   details     inquire
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HORSFORD, Eben Norton A.L.S. and A.Ms. by the American chemist who invented the processes for manufacturing condensed milk and baking powder, a huge advance at the time in preserving food and alleviating hunger for which he was much honored. Letter, 1 page, 8vo (rusty paper clip stain top center, light smudges in lower right corner). Ms., 2 pp., 8vo, a chronological biographical sketch, omitting mention of his manufacturing triumphs (minor paper clip stain top center, both sides). Cambridge, Massachusetts. Jun. 29, 1874.
1818-1893 "...I have to beg that there be no failure about sending me proofs. I have no vocabulary for weather like this. It reminds me of a conundrum—very wicked but good for such weather. Why can't the Devil skate? Give it up—? How in hell can he!..."
Price: USD 200.00 other currencies   order no. 5400   details     inquire
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DIX, Morgan Signed cabinet photograph of the American Anglican priest and doctor, son of General John Adams Dix, and rector of Trinity Church in New York, well-known for the sermon he gave on Lincoln's death. Sepia tone, profile in clerical collar. Rockwood studio. New York. ca 1890.
1827-1908
Price: USD 75.00 other currencies   order no. 5403   details     inquire
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GEORGE OF CUMBERLAND/GEORGE V OF HANOVER Bold signature, accompanied by engraving of the German prince, eventual ruler of the German state of Hanover, and relation of the British royal house, as a boy. Signed "George of Cumberland" on 4" x 1" paper, mounted on oblong 8vo sheet (foxing). 4to engraving as an adolescent boy in a tight suit with a walking stick, captioned "H.R.H. Prince George of Cumberland." n.d
1819-1878
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KISSINGER, Henry A. Signed photograph of the American diplomat, accompanied by a letter of transmittal from the State Department. Black and white, 8" x 10", signed across lower right. Washington, D.C. Transmittal date: Aug. 14, 1975.
1923-
Price: USD 100.00 other currencies   order no. 5407   details     inquire
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OBERTH, Hermann Inscribed photograph of the German rocket scientist and pioneer of space exploration. 5" x 7" color bust-portrait photo of an elderly Oberth in jacket, tie, and sweater. N.p., n.d.
1894-1989 Inscribed in English across top, signed at bottom margin: "To the young...with my best wishes for his future. H. Oberth."
Price: USD 125.00 other currencies   order no. 5408   details     inquire
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POLK, James K. Signed order of the American President appointing the rank of "Brevet Second Lieutenant of Infantry" to a soldier. 1 page, 14" x 17", decorative vellum with eagle and raised seal at top and military symbols at the bottom (folded, small notation in red pen in upper left by Adj't General's office dated Mar. 26, 1846). Washington, D.C. Mar. 25, 1846. Fine.
1795-1849
Price: USD 2,000.00 other currencies   order no. 5409   details     inquire
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MOORE, Johnny Signed sheet music by The Drifters member, below group photo on cover of "Soldier of Fortune." 4 pp., 4to, blue-tone photo against gingham pattern background. n.d.

Price: USD 450.00 other currencies   order no. 5412   details     inquire
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WILSON, Edmund A.L. signed "Edmund" by the American critic and author to The New Yorker drama critic Edith (Oliver). 1 page, 8vo, on personal stationery. Wellfleet, Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Dec. 18, 1969.
1895-1972 "...I...applied to British Publications & got a reply that they know nothing about any such publication as the Listener but did not send back my check...I'd be grateful if you would look up the London address on one of the issues which usually nest on the top shelf of your office...
Price: USD 300.00 other currencies   order no. 5417   details     inquire
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RINEHART, Mary Roberts A.L.S. by the American novelist and playwright to New York socialite and formidible theatrical agent Elisabeth Marbury. 1 page, square 8vo, on personal note paper (rust stain from paper clip). N.p., n.d.
1876-1958 "...I loved my little visit with you, and I shall call you up when I come in in May..."
Price: USD 175.00 other currencies   order no. 5419   details     inquire
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THROOP, Enos T. A.L.S. by the Governor of New York to John A. Dix, who distinguished himself as a Union Major General in the Civil War and later became New York's Governor himself. 2 pp., square 4to, addressed on verso (ink from verso visible, tear on center fold does not obscure text, slightly chipped). Auburn, New York. Aug. 2, 1830.
1784-1874 "...I have some applicants who have been long in the field on this & other occasions...I do not know but that political complications will in the end compel me to yield to the application of one of them...it's a matter of satisfaction that I have such names as yours to resort to, in case I should conclude to disappoint the eager applicants..."
Price: USD 300.00 other currencies   order no. 5422   details     inquire
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THOMAS, Isaiah Lengthy A.L.S. by the American Revolutionary War printer, one of the first printers in the Colonies, concerning family news. 2 pp., square 4to (very heavily browned, delicate, chipped edges). Worcester, Massachusetts. Jul. 20, 1807.
1750-1831 "...I am happy to learn you are in good health, and that the Gout has left you..."
Price: USD 600.00 other currencies   order no. 5423   details     inquire
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THOMAS, Isaiah A.L.S. by the American Revolutionary War printer, one of the first printers in the Colonies, about the printing business. 2 pp., narrow folio, addressed on verso (lightly stained in places, wax seal remnant). Worcester, Massachusetts. Aug. 28, 1800.
1750-1831 "When you issue a Proposal for a book to be printed, or advertise one published by the Co'y. in the Museum, why not mention who issue the proposal, and who publish the book?...We must not make the words too common - you are in too much haste to get rid of books you are concerned in publishing - they all get to the Market at once and the public blow upon them."
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REDDING, J. Saunders To Make a Poet Black. Inscribed book by the African-American writer. 142 pages, 8vo, orange cloth (endpaper on inside cover is torn along spine, with no pieces missing). Chapel Hill: The University of North Carolina Press, 1939.
1906-1988 Inscribed on the upper right corner of the half-title page (of his first book): "For...whose friendship has meant much to us%u2014 Saunders"
Price: USD 100.00 other currencies   order no. 5428   details     inquire
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HUGHES, Langston Fight for Freedom: The Story of the NAACP. Inscribed book by the American poet. Illustrated with b/w photographs, 224 pages, 8vo, red cloth. New York: W.W. Norton & Company, (1962). Near fine.
1902-1967 Inscribed in green ink on the flyleaf: "For my good and gracious friends in the cause, the George Cannons, Sincerely, Langston. Sept. 30, 1962."
Price: USD 500.00 other currencies   order no. 5440   details     inquire
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STEFANSSON, Vilhjalmur T.L. signed "V. Stefansson" by the Canadian Arctic explorer, to a member of the Geographic Society of Chicago. 1 page, 4to, on "American Geographical Society of New York" letterhead, with slight holograph corrections (paper clip indentations in upper left). New York. Mar. 1, 1919.
1879-1962 "...I was deeply gratified when I learned indirectly through Mr. Keedick that you expected to award me the Culver Gold Medal, and I am naturally glad that the expectation has now become a fact. It will be an especial pleasure to receive the medal from Professor Salisbury, whose work I have followed for many years..."
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JONES, Thomas War-date A.L.S. by the New York jurist and Loyalist, to the Royal Governor of New York in the last days of Britain's rule, requesting pardon for some prisoners. Jones and his family, after several captures and pardons, fled to Europe in 1781 and were then exiled by the Act of Attainder, which made it a capital offense for Loyalists to return to America. 2 pp., 8vo, addressed on verso with contemporary notes, perhaps a clerk's (partial split on fold). New York. Jul. 31, 1775.
1731-1792 "...Mr. Ludlow who sat alone upon the Bench when he was brought up for tryal [sic] thought it best to defer his trial & to recommend him to your Excellency for a pardon before Conviction. He stands charged with passing a Counterfeit 2s. piece to one Mary Clark%u2014who prosecutes and is the only Witness against him. She is...well known in this City of a notorious bad character and keeps a house of ill repute (in which the Money was passt [sic].) Little credit can be given to the Testimony of such a person..."
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VARICK, Richard (and RIKER, Richard) Ms. D.S. by the Revolutionary War officer and aide to Benedict Arnold, as Mayor of New York. Also signed on verso by Judge Richard Riker, a lenient jurist and first proponent of rehabilitative sentencing, for whom the notorious Riker's Island is named. 1 page, 8vo, "New York Mayor's Court" written at top, certified on verso (small split on center fold at top, lower left corner clipped). New York. Aug. 3, 1799.
1753-1831 "...Let the plaintiff in the above Cause, Shew [sic] Cause of Action and why the Bail should not be mitigated before me at my Chambers situated in Pine Street..."
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ROUSSEAU, Lovell A.L.S. by the Union Major General, Tennessee Senator once forced to resign for punching out a fellow legislator, and ally of President Andrew Johnson, recommending a Judge to the President. 3 pp., 8vo, on lined, blindstamped paper (fold expertly repaired). New York. May 28, 1868.
1818-1869 "...He has struggled with your enemies..."
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RUGER, Thomas H. War-date L.S. by the Union Major General, severely wounded at Sharpsburg; distinguished at Antietam, Chancellorville, and Gettysburg. 1 page, oblong 8vo torn from larger sheet (notations on verso, one in blue pencil, small hole, blotched notation on face does not obscure text, partial tear through rank). Charlotte, North Carolina. Jun. 1, 1865. Rare signature at this rank.
1833-1907 "I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your telegram of this date in relation toreports of enlisted men of this command under sentence to imprisonment during the war &c."
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MAGRUDER, John Bankhead "Jeb" (1807-1868) Scarce Document Signed by the Confederate Major General, a pre-printed form headed "Requisition for Fuel,"
1859 1 page, oblong square 8vo, contemporary notations on verso, holograph grammar corrections to form, presumably by clerk. Fort Adams, Rhode Island. April 1859. Confederate Major General, distinguished at Big Bethel, and recaptured Galveston.
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MUZIO, Claudia Signed vintage photograph of the Italian dramatic soprano in dramatic fur ensemble. Sepia toned matte finish, 5 1/2" x 7 1/4" (top border cropped). 1920.
1889-1936 Boldly inscribed across lower half in Italian: "Alla...per records Claudia Muzio 1920."
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HANDY, W.C. Inscribed photo of the American composer, cornetist and bandmaster, known as the "father of the blues." Sepia tone, 8" x 10", of the seated musician in a three-piece suit and tie with a white pocket square and cane (faded, slight crease near center). N.p. May 15, 1943.
1873-1958 Inscribed to left of figure: "To... W.C. Handy 5-15-1943."
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MILLS BROTHERS Inscribed photograph of all four Mills Brothers ("Paper Doll"), American singers called "the fathers of R&B group harmony," including the very rare signature of John Mills, who died at age 24. Black and white, 10" x 8", of the group in white jackets with flowers on their lapels, at two microphones (probably shot during filming as Duke Ellington's back up vocal group in The Big Broadcast). N.p.
Ca. 1932. Inscribed: "To...Sincere Regards Mills Bros." Individually signed by Herbert Mills, Donald Mills, and John Mills on their white jackets.
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BUCKNER, S.B. (Simon Bolivar) A.L.S. by the Confederate Major General in response to a request for his autograph. 1 page, 8vo. New Orleans, Louisiana. Jun. 7, 1869.
1823-1884 "At your request I subjoin my autograph..." Handsomely framed together with a fine wood-engraved portrait of Buckner
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STONE, Charles Pomeroy War-date L.S. by the Union Brigadier General, his very last military order, assisting Admiral Porter in his escape from the Ozarks, after which Stone was imprisoned without charges and forced out of the service by political enemies. 1 page, 8vo, on "Headquarters, Department of the Gulf" letterhead (discolored left margin). Alexandria, (Virginia). Mar. 31, 1864.
1824-1887 "...he will not send any...tonight, to interfere with your chances of getting off the Ozark."
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RICKOVER, Hyman G. (Admiral) T.L.S. by the Russian-born American Admiral, to New York Congressman Seymour Halpern announcing sea trials of the nuclear submarine USS GEORGE BANCROFT, followed by a detailed biography of the ship's namesake. 3 pp., 4to, on "USS GEORGE BANCROFT" letterhead (staple holes in upper left corner). "At Sea, North Atlantic." Nov. 29, 1965.
1900-1987 "We have just successfully completed the first sea trials of the USS GEORGE BANCROFT, ourthirty-fourth Polaris nuclear submarine. We also have in operation twenty-two attack type nuclear submarines, making a total of fifty-six..."
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RAINS, Claude Rare A.L.S. by the British character actor best known for roles in Casablanca and The Invisible Man. 2 pp., 8vo, on personal stationery. Sandwich, New Hampshire. "June 24," n.y.
1889-1967 "Your treatment of Mr. Jonson is a beautiful work of art and I shall treasure his works even more. Here is your check. I have an idea culled from your library (such a lovely place for work)%u2013a glass case for...the open book. If & when you can, would you give it a thought..."
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RODEHEAVER, Homer A.L., signed "Rody" by the American jazz trombonist and evangelical Christian, one of the first white musicians to play with black musicians and to admit the African roots of American music such as jazz and gospel, written to his granddaughters from his missionary trip to Africa. 1 page, 4to, on onionskin typing paper, with triangle diagram referred to in the letter drawn over text. Accompanied by news clipping heralding his return. "Wembo Nyama, Congo Belgian Africa." May 19, ca. 1925. Rare.
1880-1955 "...As I sit here in the night I can hear the drums across the swamp%u2014It is a funeral. I went over this afternoon. About a dozen of the man's wives were sitting by the crude box in which he was to be buried. When they put him in the ground they start a dance and go on for days..."
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THURBER, James (1894-1961) T.L.S. by the American humorist.
1960 1 page, 4to, on plain typing paper, with "Algonquin Hotel" typed in as address (paperclip ruststain in upper left corner). New York. Nov. 23, 1960. "Your letter is already my favorite Christmas gift, and Helen and I show it to everybody. I think it's wonderful of you to interest others in that piece because I put my heart into it and I really wanted people to know it..."
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GAXTON, William and MOORE, Victor Inscribed photograph of both actors in costume on the set of the Cole Porter musical Leave It to Me! Black and white, 8" x 10", of Gaxton in evening dress and Moore in an absurd take on an admiral's uniform. Vandamm Studio stamp on verso (glue stains and paper from previous mounting on verso). New York. 1938.
Inscribed in the upper corners: "To Sophia / with love and%u2014/ H.S. your Sweetie/ Bill Gaxton." "To my wife Leora / much love & more H.S. / Victor Moore."
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PARK, Chung Hee Black & white photo signed by the South Korean President pivotal in changing his country's economy by shifting its focus to export led-industrialization. 7 1/4" x 9 3/4", of the President in military uniform seated at his desk (mounting traces on verso). ca.1960.
1917-1979
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RUSSELL, Lillian Inscribed photograph of the American singer and actress, excelled in comic opera roles. A lovely 3 3/4" x 5 3/4" sepia portrait of Russell seated, wearing an elaborately trimmed gown and hat. Mounted in heavy paper, outer dimensions 10" x 12" (right edge of mounting slightly creased, small tear, does not affect photo) . The Falk Studio, The Waldorf Astoria, NY. Ca. 1890.
1861-1922 Inscribed in lower right corner of mounting: "To Dr. Rice / most cordially yours / Lillian Russell."
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LAZARUS, Josephine (LAZARUS, Emma) Inscribed book, her copy of Dante's La Divina Commedia, given to the American poet whose poem "The New Colossus" is inscribed at the Statue of Liberty, by her sister. In Italian, the first American edition with the Frontis. photograph portrait of Dante.. 8vo, decorative vellum bds. (front end-paper chipped, Italian ex-libris sticker on verso of flyleaf, label on spine lacking) Boston: 1867.
Inscribed on third blank page following the flyleaf: "Josephine Lazarus June 15th 1868. Transferredto Emma%u2013March 14th, 79 -" From the library of poet Richard Watson Gilder, with his personal label on flyleaf.
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STOKOWSKI, Leopold Island of Bali, signed by its owner, the British-born American conductor. Written and illustrated by Miguel Covarrubias, photos by Rose Covarrubias, folding map, color frontis, 427 pp., tall 8vo, forest green buckram (light wear). N.Y.: 1942.
1882-1977 Large pencilled signature of Stokowski on the flyleaf.
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CHARLES II D.S. "Charles R" by the British King temporarily forced into exile by the rise of Oliver Cromwell. A land grant, 1 page, 4to, elaborate paper seal intact (slightly obscuring text), countersigned. Framed with magnificent steel-engraved portrait of Charles II in armor, 5" x 6". Exeter Court, England. July 27, "in the twentieth year of our Reign" (1680).
1630-1685 Framed in wood frame with gilt trim, matted in cream and deep burgundy. Outer dimensions 23" x 20".
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JAY, John; MONAGHAN, Frank; BROOKE, Tucker Signature by the American statesman, Governor of New York, and first Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. 4 1/2" x 1" slip cut from a document and affixed to flyleaf of his biography. N.p., Feb. 17, n.y. Inscribed by the biographer, Frank Monaghan, and signed by the owner, Monaghan's Yale colleague and fellow historian Tucker Brooke. John Jay Defender of Liberty, by Frank Monaghan, illus., frontis, 497 pp., tall 8vo, bds., d.w. (light wear). N.Y.: 1935. First edition.
1745-1829 All signatures and inscriptions on the flyleaf.
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HERZBERG, Gerhard Signed photograph of the German-born Canadian scientist and winner of the 1971 Nobel Prize for Chemistry. Black and white, 5" x 7", headshot. Signed across bottom. Ca. 1971.
1904-1999
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WILSON, Edmund A.L. signed "Edmund" by the American critic and author to The New Yorker drama critic Edith (Oliver). 1 page, tall 8vo, on personal stationery. Talcottville, New York. Jun. 22, 1970.
1895-1972 "I have been reading the 19th century Russian dramatist Sukhovo-Kobylia, & I think I'm going to write something about him - though not necessarily for the New Yorker. His plays & his life are very curious..."
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RANSOM, Mathew W. ADS by the Confederate Brigadier General, a bill written on "Atlantic Coast Line Hotel" stationery, presented to Secretary of State and former Union General Anson McCook, Ransom's adversary at Sharpsburg. 1 page, 5 1/2" x 4 3/4", stamped by bank on verso (lightly stained, two small holes below letterhead). Washington, D.C. N.d., 1887.
1826-1904
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HARLAN, Jonathan ALS by the Supreme Court Justice to lawyer Florence Shientag, a condolence letter on the death of her husband, Judge Bernard Shientag. 1 page, 8vo, on personal stationery, accompanied by holograph envelope (envelope slightly soiled). Wilmington, Delaware. May 27, 1952.
1952 "...shocked to learn yesterday of the death of your husband. His career as a Judge and a fine legal scholar was indeed a distinguished one, and his untimely death is a great loss to the bench and bar..."
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DREISER, Theodore Fine A.L.S. by the American author, to a reader. 3 pp., 8vo, on fine stationery. Los Angeles, California. Oct. 25, 1920.
1871-1945 "It is quite true. I have never read a volume by Zola, largely I fancy because I do not read French and English translations are scarce and much harried by our sky-pure countrymen. In the matter of The 'Genius' I cannot help you. It is suppressed and I haven't a copy..."
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SEARS, Victor H. (Dr.) Inscribed photograph of the American dentist who invented and developed dentures in their modern form, taken at an Allied Dentist Council seminar, and showing Sears with an oversize demonstration model of his invention. Black and white, 8" x 10", photographer's stamp on verso, with carbon onionskin bio of Dr. Sears glued to top margin (glue stain along bottom margin verso). Accompanied by portion of original seminar program, 7 1/2" x 6", cut from larger sheet. New York. Mar. 3, 1937.
Inscribed in lower right corner: "...With all good wishes. Victor H. Sears."
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NIXON, Richard M. (1913-1994) T.L., signed "Dick Nixon". by the American President on "Office of the Vice President" letterhead.
1961 1 page, square 8vo, accompanied by official envelope ("Save this for Vicki" noted on verso of envelope in pen). Washington. Jan. 23, 1961. "...I want to take this opportunity to tell you how much Pat and I appreciated the letter you wrote after the election. A message of congratulations after winning an election is of course always appreciated although not unexpected. But nothing could have meant more to us than to receive such a warm and thoughtful message after losing..."
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KENNEDY, John F. Inscribed photograph by the American President, shown talking to notable New Yorker High Salpeter. Black and white, 6 1/2" x 8", left margin trimmed, pale stain in center does not touch figures, upper left corner slightly creased, heavy tape on verso). ca. 1956
1917-1963 Inscribed: "With best wishes John Kennedy."
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IRVING, Henry (Sir) L.S. by the British actor, professionally associated with Ellen Terry, and first actor to be knighted. Text written by his secretary, Bram Stoker, who went on to write Dracula. 1page, 8vo (spotted in upper right corner, tape stains on verso). London. 1882.
1838-1905
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