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HOCKEY -- Old Pros Jersey Original Montreal Old Pros Hockey Jersey,
signed by 13 players, including Gordie Howe, Maurice Richard, Henri Richard, Jean Guy Talbot, Bob Nevin, Billy Harris, Eddie Shack, and Paul Henderson. Most signatures are on the team logo, which boasts "Greatest hockey legends on ice"; others are on the sleeves. The jersey belonged to a player named Desjardins, possibly future Montreal Canadien Eric Desjardins. Size XXL. Montreal, circa 1985. very good
Price: USD 450.00 other currencies   order no. 4131   details     inquire
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JAZZ PIANO - Horace Silver American jazz pianist and combo leader; played with Art Blakey and Stan Getz. 8" x 10" black-and-white publicity photo showing a smiling Silver in leather cap and medallion. Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif., Sept. 25, 1985.
1928- Signed in upper right corner: To ... Sincerely Horace Silver."
Price: USD 125.00 other currencies   order no. 4134   details     inquire
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CIVIL WAR -- Gen. Francis P. Blair Jr. Union major general; U.S. congressman (1857-59) and senator (1871-73) from Missouri. A.L.S., written two weeks before the start of the war, to secretary of war Simon Cameron, regarding an army surgeon, Dr. Barthelow, who has invented a substitute for gunpowder (Barthelow was killed at Bull Run). 2 pages, 12mo (heavy discoloration), with 3 endorsements on page 3 and 4 including generals James B. Fry and Lorenzo Thomas (page 4 has been skillfully edged and mounted along outer edge). Washington, D.C., April 3, 1861.
1821-1875 "Dr. Barthelow, Surgeon in the army, has invented a substitute for Gunpowder (the most useful & desirable invention for these troubled times) and desires to be ordered to Washington in order to test his invention..."
Price: USD 450.00 other currencies   order no. 4137   details     inquire
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CIVIL WAR -- Gen. Orlando B. Willcox Union brigadier general wounded and captured at Bull Run and held hostage for C.S.A. privateers. A.L., signed "O.B. Willcox," to Gen. Brackett. 4 pages, 8vo (tears along folds, some soiling). Sacketts Harbor, (N.Y.), Sept. 27, 1882.
1823-1907 "...I wrote you a note which I hope reached you safely from Prescott to Grant or Milbery,appreciative of your valuable service in Arizona & your loyalty to me. I think if your friend Carr had pursued a similar career to that followed by yourself, Shafter & Evans, he would have come out much better...Sherman, who has been here to see us, says he intends to relieve the 10th by the 21st next summer & to keep two Infantry regiments East if possible..."
Price: USD 200.00 other currencies   order no. 4138   details     inquire
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LITTLE RICHARD American rock 'n' roll singer and songwriter of the 1950s. Classic 8" x 10" black-and-white publicity photo of Richard onstage in dark suit, white shoes and pompadour, holding a microphone stand in a suggestive position. N.p., circa 1960.
1932- Framed Boldly signed in silver ink across the photo.
Price: USD 200.00 other currencies   order no. 4144   details     inquire
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BROWN, James Framed Color 8" x 10" photo, boldly inscribed "Out of Sight, James Brown"
1985 Image shows a smiling Brown in a brown suit and bowtie, bending over slightly and making an "okay" sign with his left hand. Nicely framed with brown matte and gold frame. N.p., circa 1985. Framed near fine American R&B singer ("Papa's Got a Brand New Bag," "I Feel Good") who single-handedly invented the funk subgenre, profoundly influencing the course of rock, R&B, disco, and rap.
Price: USD 450.00 other currencies   order no. 4145   details     inquire
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CIVIL WAR -- Adm. Samuel F. Du Pont Union admiral in command of South Atlantic Blockading Squadron; captured Port Royal, S.C., and islands and forts along Georgia and Florida coasts. A.L., signed "S.F. Du Pont," to Commodore Shubrick, regarding the death of a mutual friend. 2 pages, small 12mo (part of original seal intact). N.p., n.d.
1803-1865 "I was so busy yesterday, going...on shore on duty, that I had not time to come & see howyou were. I regret missing you this morning but will endeavor to call again this evening%u2014I dine on shore. I recd. yesterday a letter from Mrs. D.P. of 6th April and I regret to inform you that Mrs. Hayward has met with great affliction in the loss of her daughter Mrs. Bradford..."
Price: USD 225.00 other currencies   order no. 4146   details     inquire
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LUFTWAFFE - Gerhard Fieseler Builder of the famous Fieseler Storch reconnaissance aircraft widely used by the German Air Force. 4" x 5 3/4" card, signed "G. Fieseler." With stamped transmittal envelope. Kassel, Germany, 1985.

Price: USD 60.00 other currencies   order no. 4152   details     inquire
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NAZI LEADERS -- H. Gerstenmaier 4" x 6" black-and-white bust-portrait photo of Gerstenmaier in civilian attire.
1985 With transmittal envelope. Signed "Gerstenmaier" in bottom margin. Germany, Feb. 20, 1985. Commanding general of all SS Panzer divisions.
Price: USD 65.00 other currencies   order no. 4153   details     inquire
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ELLIS, Havelock British physician and author (7-volume Studies in the Psychology of Sex, 1897-1928). T.L.S., to author (Nathalie Sedgwick) Colby, cautiously agreeing to allow his comments on her book to be published. 1 page, 4to (discoloration on top from glue stains on verso). London, Jan. 11, 1929.
1859-1939 "With reference to your cable, my letter was not intended for publication, though it expresses my genuine feeling about your book. I do not recall the wording; I expect it may be quoted as your publisher wishes, but not the reference to Dos Passos and Manhattan Transfer."
Price: USD 50.00 other currencies   order no. 4156   details     inquire
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TRUMAN, Harry S. (1884-1972) Brief T.L.S., to Jack and Charles at the "21" Club in New York, thanking them for some Christmas gifts.
1964 1 page, 4to, on personal stationery with typed envelope. Independence, Mo., Dec. 30, 1964.
Price: USD 175.00 other currencies   order no. 4157   details     inquire
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WHEELOCK, John Hall American lyric poet, editor and author. T.L., with a signature as "John Hall Wheelock" crossed out and replaced by "Jack Wheelock," as editor at Charles Scribner's Sons, to author (Nathalie) Sedgwick Colby, regarding the untimely death of novelist Thomas Wolfe. 2 pages, 12mo (2 tape stains along left margin). Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, Sept. 27, 1938.
1886- "...Although Tom was in some ways a difficult author, we were all exceedingly fond of him, and his death is a dreadful blow. I'm so glad that, although he had left us as publishers, our relations with him as individuals remained unchanged. He regarded us as his friends up to the last. The great loss to American letters is swallowed up in the poignancy of our sense of personal loss..."
Price: USD 75.00 other currencies   order no. 4159   details     inquire
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KENNEDY, Jacqueline Greetings From Hyannis Port
1929-1994 First lady. Chatty A.L., signed "Jackie," written during John F. Kennedy's presidential campaign against Richard M. Nixon, sending wedding congratulations to the recipients and alluding to the media attention she and her husband have been receiving. 4 pages, 8vo (slight ink smudge on 1 word, otherwise good), with holograph envelope. Hyannis Port, Mass., Aug. 8, 1960. "...I have been looking for a wedding present for you%u2014& it is your fault ... that it hasn't come sooner%u2014As some how I don't dare to slip a pewter ashtray from Ye Olde Cape Cod Antique Shoppe%u2014past the head of Art News%u2014& into the maids room in that baroque apartment so it will be a present ... %u2014very utilitarian! & once dear Jack leaves this place & peace descends on Hyannis Port%u2014that will be my mission..."
Price: USD 3,500.00 other currencies   order no. 4160   details     inquire
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HUGHES, Langston American poet. Partially printed D.S., a uniform popular songwriters contract between Hometown Music Co. and Langston Hughes & David Martin, as songwriters of "John Henry." Signed by Hughes, Martin, Sidney Prosen of Hometown Music, and Miriam Stern of the Songwriters' Protective Association. 4 pages, tall 4to (1 staple). New York, Dec. 21, 1955.
1902-1967
Price: USD 250.00 other currencies   order no. 4162   details     inquire
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HAMPTON, Lionel American vibraphonist, drummer, pianist, and bandleader, whose exceptional career has spanned seven decades. Splendid vintage 8" x 10" black-and-white publicity photo of a young Hampton in white tie and tuxedo, playing the vibes and grinning broadly at the camera. New York, circa 1950.
1913- Boldly inscribed in green ink at upper right: "To ... My Pal. Lionel Hampton." Triple-matted in black, green, and white, with a black wooden frame. Outer measurements, 13 1/2" x 16".
Price: USD 300.00 other currencies   order no. 4163   details     inquire
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VAUGHAN, Sarah American jazz singer; originally influenced by Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday, she later turned "commercial" but was still remarkable for her outstanding voice and perfect control. Beautiful 8" x 10" black-and-white photo of a coyly smiling Vaughan in a dashiki and Afro hairdo with her arms crossed over her breast. N.p., circa 1975.
1924-1990 Signed over the photo: "All the best, Sarah Vaughan." Quadruple-matted in black and white, with a black wood frame. Outer measurements, 13 1/2" x 15 1/2".
Price: USD 450.00 other currencies   order no. 4164   details     inquire
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HAMPTON, Lionel American vibraphonist, drummer, pianist, and bandleader, whose exceptional career has spanned seven decades. Outstanding vintage 10" x 8" black-and-white photo of Hampton posing on a nightclub stage with his 19-piece band, all of whom are holding their instruments, smiling, and pointing at the camera. N.p., circa 1950.
1913- Signed in bottom margin: "Hello Good Luck, Lionel Hampton." Triple-matted in white, gray, andblack, in a black wooden frame. Outer measurments, 15 1/2" x 14".
Price: USD 500.00 other currencies   order no. 4165   details     inquire
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HOLMES, Oliver Wendell American jurist; Associate Justice, U.S. Supreme Court. A.L., signed "O.W. Holmes," congratulating the recipient on his engagement. 1 page, 12mo, with stamped holograph envelope bearing another signature as "Justice Holmes." Supreme Court of the United States, Washington, D.C., Oct. 5, 1925.
1841-1935
Price: USD 700.00 other currencies   order no. 4169   details     inquire
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YOUNG, Art American cartoonist. Authors' Readings, compiled and illustrated throughout by Art Young. 215 pages, small 8vo, dec. cloth; (spine and corners slightly bumped). N.Y., 1897.
1866-1943 A warm inscription on the flyleaf, signed in full: "To Zuin, with my everlasting compliments and good wishes. Art Young, Apr. 11th, 1901."
Price: USD 100.00 other currencies   order no. 4170   details     inquire
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POWELL, Colin American general; chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; often mentioned as a possible presidential candidate. A.L., signed "Colin," as lieutenant general, in response to a letter from an old friend who had written him to reestablish contact after 30 years. 2 pages, 8vo, with holograph envelope. Washington, D.C., Feb. 8, 1987.
1937- "...You'll be glad to know A-8 is alive and thriving. We had two reunions last year%u2014one here in Washington last June which was so successful (about 25 PRs) that another was held in NY in Sept...."
Price: USD 300.00 other currencies   order no. 4174   details     inquire
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TAFT, William Howard (1857-1930) T.L., signed "Wm. H. Taft," as professor of law at Yale,
1917 regarding a fundraising campaign for the university and mentioning the recent funeral of (William H.) Moody, associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. 1 1/2 pages, 4to (slight tears in top margin, page 2 a bit soiled), on personal stationery. Pointe-a-Pic, Canada, July 10, 1917. "...Of course this legacy of $1,000,000 by Oliver Payne is great, but it may take away some of the enthusiasm for giving which I hope to arouse through the loss that Yale has to sustain from the war.... Men can not control the time when they will die, and Moody's life was such a tragedy that I felt he was entitled to the poor tribute of my attendance, when the family requested it...."
Price: USD 750.00 other currencies   order no. 4177   details     inquire
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JOHNSON, Lyndon B. (1908-1973) President. T.L., signed "Lyndon" as Senate majority leader and vice-presidential candidate, thanking a Texas attorney for his support. 1 page, 4to (2 punch holes at top), on official letterhead. United States Senate, Washington, D.C., May 23, 1960.
"...Your letter and those newspaper stories made me realize how much I owe to you personally. The wonderful success we enjoyed would never have been possible without your splendid help - and I am grateful to you beyond words.... Perhaps there might me some small way that I could repay you for the loyalty and confidence you have so wonderfully expressed in me."
Price: USD 325.00 other currencies   order no. 4178   details     inquire
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BYRD, Richard E. American explorer; awarded Medal of Honor for flight over North Pole (1926); established Antarctic base "Little America" and flew over South Pole (1929). Excellent T.L., signed "RE Byrd," soliciting funds from a New York firm for his upcoming South Pole expedition. 1 page, 4to (slight tears in margins). Boston, Sept. 23, 1933.
1888-1957 "...You helped make my last expedition possible.... In that connection, thanks to our geographers, some superb maps of hitherto unknown areas have been made. Five scientific books are in the process of completion, covering Geology, Geography, Glaciology, Oceanography, Meterology, Magnetism, Biology and Radio.... Would you this time be willing to supply me with some Eskimo Parkas (or coats) which would, of course, help insure the safety of some of my crew. The cost of these parkas are $75.00 each. If you are not able to do this, could you supply a sleeping bag at $50.00, or a pair of Eskimo boots at a cost of $10.00...."
Price: USD 1,100.00 other currencies   order no. 4179   details     inquire
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HINES, Earl "Fatha" American jazz pianist and songwriter who played with Louis Armstrong, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, and numerous others. Rare copy of his album A Monday Date (from the series "Chicago—The Living Legends") signed by Hines and his entire band: Eddie Smith, trumpet; Jimmy Archey, trombone; Darnell Howard, clarinet; Pops Foster, bass; and Earl Watkins, drums. The signatures all appear on the front cover, above a photo of a street scene on the South Side of Chicago. The album includes 12 Dixieland-style selections, including "Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home," "Yes Sir, That's My Baby,...
1905-1983
Price: USD 375.00 other currencies   order no. 4180   details     inquire
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DECATUR, Stephen American naval officer; led daring exploit in burning Philadelphia, which had been captured by Tripolitans (1804); commanded United States and President in the War of 1812; to him is attributed the phrase "Our country, right or wrong!" Flowery A.N., signed "S. Decatur," inviting lawyer A.B. Hasbrouck to tea in order to discuss a claim submitted to Congress. 2 pages, 12mo (small holes, slight tears, repaired with tape on page 2). Geo. Town, (Washington, D.C.), Feb. 7, circa 1820.
1779-1820 "I shou'd feel very grateful to you if you wou'd have the goodness to afford me an opportunity to converse with you upon the subject of the Claim which I have submitted to Congress; . . ., I hope you will do me the favor to come and take a social cup of Tea with me on Friday next. . ."
Price: USD 5,000.00 other currencies   order no. 4185   details     inquire
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HEPBURN, Katharine (1909-2003) Autographed note, signed "Kate," thanking Freddie" (Brisson), producer of Coco, for a letter.
1971 2 sides, post card size, (staple holes, slight smudging, date of receipt written on page 2), on personal stationery imprinted with Hepburn's name in red. N.p., April 9, 1971. very good
Price: USD 200.00 other currencies   order no. 4186   details     inquire
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CIVIL WAR -- Gen. Ambrose E. Burnside Major general relieved of command by President Lincoln after leading the unsuccessful Fredericksburg campaign in December 1862; later governor of Rhode Island (1866-69) and U.S. Senator (1875-81). A.L., signed "AE Burnside," written just three months after Lee's surrender, declining an invitation to attend a public event at Cambridge. 2 pages, 12mo (slight tears along folds), with 3-line postscript signed with initials. Fremont House, July 18, 1865.
1824-1881 "I am very sorry that some business engagements call me to New York this week, as they prevent the possibility of accepting your kind invitation to attend the Commemoration at Cambridge on the 21st. I have just told Mr. Jackson that I will make an effort to hasten my work in New York, and if possible will reach Cambridge Friday morning...."
Price: USD 500.00 other currencies   order no. 4187   details     inquire
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PEARY, Admirial Robert Edwin (1856-1920) A scrapbook page of Peary memorabilia, including 3 items:
1907 his holograph comments written over a reproduction of a photo of an Eskimo in his kayak, to beused as an illustration in Peary's book Children of the Arctic; a clipped signature; and a partially printed application card for the Men's Association of the Brick Church, filled out and signed in pencil in Peary's hand. 1 page, 4to (3 punch holes in left margin). (New York), 1907. "This can go in the chapter which speaks of being at Etah after getting out of the ice in Payer Harbor in the spring of 1901 or as a tailpiece where there is space." Also included is a clipped section of a letter signed by Peary's publisher, Frederick A. Stokes: "I enclose, also, a rather interesting leaf of proof showing one of the illustrations of 'Children of the Arctic' with MS. comments by Peary."
Price: USD 750.00 other currencies   order no. 4188   details     inquire
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RUBY, Jack Texas businessman who murdered Lee Harvey Oswald in 1963 while Oswald awaited trial for assassinating President John F. Kennedy. Ruby himself died of cancer in prison on Jan. 3, 1967. D.S., a cancelled check made out to Jack Ruby on Dec. 21, 1966 by Charles R. Hunt in the amount of $10.00, endorsed on verso on Feb. 6, 1967 by "Earl Ruby, administrator, estate of Jack Ruby." 6 1/4" x 2 3/4" (cancellation holes).
1911-1967
Price: USD 450.00 other currencies   order no. 4190   details     inquire
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GARCIA LORCA, Federico Autographed letter, signed by his brother Francisco, to the Samuel French company
1953 Autographed letter, signed by his brother Francisco, to the Samuel French company, regarding taxes on the late playwright's royalties. 1 page. 4to (stamped with date of receipt). New York, April 3, 1953. "...In order to obtain a refund of income tax withheld by the British Government, I want to tell you that since the money collected as royalties on the works of my brother belongs to my mother, I do not think is possible to claim this refund because my mother is now a resident of Spain. May be you can advise what is better to do in that case...." The Spanish poet and playwright (1898-1936) was shot without trial by Nationalists at outbreak of Spanish Civil War.
Price: USD 450.00 other currencies   order no. 4191   details     inquire
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CIVIL WAR -- Gen. William H. French Union major general; aide-de-camp to Gen. Franklin Pierce in the Mexican War; hero of Antietam, Fredericksburg, and Chancellorsville campaigns in the Civil War. A.L., signed "Wm. H. French," as colonel, to a senator, inquiring why his promotion to brigadier general has been held up and mentioning Gen. Grant. 4 pages, 12mo (slight discoloration). San Francisco, Jan. 18, 1867.
1815-1881 "I have my appointment of Bvt. Brigadier here in possession why it was withheld at the War Office and by whom and what for? I will not hazard to say. On a communication forwarded through Gen. Halleck to General Grant, General H. made the following endorsement: '...I fully concur in the statements of Colonel French and I think his services most eminently merit additional promotion.'..."
Price: USD 300.00 other currencies   order no. 4192   details     inquire
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GEARY, John W. American general and politician; first mayor of San Francisco (1850); governor of Kansas (1856-57) and Pennsylvania (1866-73); wounded 3 times in Mexican and Civil wars; hero of Gettysburg and Sherman's March. War-date partially printed D.S., a "REPORT of Persons and Articles employed and hired at in [sic] the field Ga. during the month of August, 1864, by Capt. H.H. Wilson, A.A., Quartermaster U.S. Army," signed by Geary as commanding officer. 1 page, oblong folio (docketed on verso). Georgia, Sept. 10, 1864.
1819-1873
Price: USD 275.00 other currencies   order no. 4193   details     inquire
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SHAW, George Bernard George Bernard Shaw's Final Wishes
1856-1950 British playwright and critic. T.L., signed "G. Bernard Shaw," to the Trustee Manager at the National Provincial Bank, regarding the last will and testament of himself and his recently deceased wife. 1 page, 4to (slight foxing, 1 tear along fold), on personal stationery, with 2 holograph corrections. London, Sept. 20, 1943. "...When we both grew old, and visits to Ireland were made difficult and exhausting, I proposed that if she should predecease me her ashes should be kept until they could be mixed with mine. To this she agreed eagerly. We left what should happen to the mixture to posterity to decide for itself. So at the moment there are no further steps to be taken...."
Price: USD 1,450.00 other currencies   order no. 4194   details     inquire
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GIBSON, Charles Dana American illustrator. A.L., signed "C.D. Gibson," in support of his nephew's application to join a club. 1 page, 4to (large tear repaired on verso with tape, some discoloration). (New York), circa 1929.
1867-1944 "...My nephew Charles De Wolf Gibson is up for a six months membership...I know it will give his many friends in the club much satisfation to see him there..."
Price: USD 125.00 other currencies   order no. 4198   details     inquire
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CIVIL WAR -- Gen. Lorenzo Thomas Union major general; when President Johnson removed Edwin M. Stanton from his post as secretary of war (which ultimately resulted in Johnson's impeachment), he appointed Thomas, but owing to Stanton's refusal to vacate, Thomas never served. Historically important A.L., signed "L. Thomas," written to Johnson's private secretary the day after Thomas learned he had been retired, requesting that the president consider giving him a reprieve. 1 page, 8vo (1 tear repaired with tape on verso). Washington, D.C., March 1, 1869.
1804-1875 "I arrived yesterday and found myself retired. I have got two ... to inspect then to collect and arrange my data and make my annual report for Congress. I think I should be placed on duty with my full pay & allowances until this work is completed. Will you please present the case to the President, and request for me such an order. I know his time is now fully occupied."
Price: USD 225.00 other currencies   order no. 4199   details     inquire
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WHITTIER, John Greenleaf American poet and journalist. A.L.S., a gracious response to a request for an autograph. 1 page, 3 1/2" x 4 1/2" (pasted to a slightly larger piece of paper). Amesbury, (Mass.), Nov. 12, 1876.
1807-1892
Price: USD 175.00 other currencies   order no. 4201   details     inquire
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JOHNSON, Lyndon B. (1908-1973) The Vantage Point: Perspectives of the Presidency 1963-1969.
1971 Illus. with 72 pp. of photos. 636 pp., 8vo, cloth, d.w. New York, (1971). First Edition. hardcover very good "" With a rare A.N.S. from Johnson, as ex-president, on gold-embossed 3 3/4" x 4 3/4" bookplate, neatly pasted onto the half-title: "For ... whose pictures are the best. With the hope you will enjoy these papers. Lyndon B. Johnson."
Price: USD 1,500.00 other currencies   order no. 4206   details     inquire
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BERNSTEIN, Leonard Signed Book
Chicago 1938 Limited His personal copy of The Sardonic Arm, by Maxwell Bodenheim. 1 illustration, 58 pages, 8vo, cloth with paper label (rubbed, corners bumped, hinges starting). Chicago, 1923. hardcover very good(-) No. 100 of a limited edition of 575 copies. Signed "Leonard Bernstein 1938" on the flyleaf. Numerous passages throughout the book are underlined, undoubtedly in Bernstein's hand.
Price: USD 750.00 other currencies   order no. 4207   details     inquire
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ROSS, Lillian American journalist and author. Adlai Stevenson. Illus.w ith black-and-white photos. 59 pp., 8vo, boards, d.w. New York, 1966. First Edition.
Inscribed by the author on the flyleaf: "For ... from Lillian Ross. June 11, 1973."
Price: USD 30.00 other currencies   order no. 4209   details     inquire
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ALI, Muhammad Book signed 12 times by Muhammad Ali
New York 1993 Muhammad Ali: A Thirty-Year Journey, by Howard L. Bingham. Introductions by Muhammad Ali, Bill Cosby, Gordon Parks, and others. Profusely illustrated with impressive black-and-white photographs. 184 pages, 4to, cloth (a few corners bent), d.w. New York, (1993). hardcover very good very good 12 signatures interspersed on photographs throughout the book, including one on the dust wrapper.
Price: USD 2,500.00 other currencies   order no. 4211   details     inquire
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LIGHTFOOT, Claude M. American civil rights leader. His autobiography, Chicago Slums to World Politics. Illus. with photos. 226 pp., 8vo, pr. wrs. (cover a bit soiled). New York, (1985).
Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the flyleaf: "To ... you two are one the most dedicated and supportive couples I have ever met. I'm proud to be a member of the family. Claude." Dated Sept. 18th, 1986.
Price: USD 35.00 other currencies   order no. 4212   details     inquire
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EISENHOWER, Dwight D. (1890-1969) President. T.L.S., with an unusual signing as simply "Esienhower," as Republican presidential nominee, to Sen. Edward Martin, thanking him for a letter of congratulations. 1 page, 8vo (repaired with tape on verso), on personal stationery. Office of Dwight D. Eisenhower, Brown Palace Hotel, Denver, July 25, 1952.
1952
Price: USD 225.00 other currencies   order no. 4214   details     inquire
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JAZZ -- Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, et al. 10th anniversary book of the Valencia Ballroom in York, Pa., featuring photos and biographies of various bandleaders who performed there. Some of the bandleaders have signed their photos, including Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Jimmy Lunceford, Woody Herman, Jimmy Dorsey, Hal Kemp, Jack Teagarden, Red Norvo, Kay Kyser, and Dick Stabile. Lunceford's signature is especially rare as he died at age 38. 93 pp., 4to, cloth (edges worn, some light soiling). York, Pa., 1939.
Framed
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MERMAN, Ethel Spirited T.L. signed "Ethel", the American singer and actress known as "queen of Broadway," to Good Housekeeping editor Herbert Mayes, on the subject of the national anthem. 1 pg., tall 8vo, personal stationery. N.p. Apr. 14, 1958.
1908-1984 "...maybe I'm just an old sentimentalist or maybe I'm too set in my ways, but to me thereis something almost sacrilegious about the thought of supplanting an established national anthem with one more or less fashioned to satisfy new artistic or political criticisms...I do think there should be one official verson of the anthem rather than the present two hundred and seventy-one..."
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CIVIL WAR -- Gen. Joseph Wheeler Confederate general known as "Fighting Joe" who raided Rosecrans at Chattanooga and harassed Sherman's Georgia campaign; U.S. congressman (1881-83, 1885-1900); also fought in Spanish-American War. A.L.S., to his daughters, describing his stay in Mexico and sending Christmas wishes. 2 pages, 4to, with stamped holograph envelope. The American Club, City of Mexico, Dec. 24, 1904.
1836-1906 "This is Christmas eve & Mexico is very gay and festive. I wish darlings I was with you. The President & his wife wrote me a beautiful letter & sent me their Photographs. I will send them to you...We are orgabizing a Mexican gun company & have with us five Mexicans all of whom have great wealth..."
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McKAY, Claude Jamaican-born American writer; one of the first and most militant writers of the Harlem Renaissance. A.L., signed "Claude," as an editor at The Liberator magazine, to cartoonist Art (Young, who was a contributing editor), asking him to come to an editorial meeting in Greenwich Village and referring to two other editors of the magazine. 1 page, 8vo, on company letterhead. The Liberator, New York, circa 1920.
1890-1948 "Can you manage somehow to come to the editorial meeting at Bob Minor's place, 24 CharlesSt., on Friday evening (tomorrow) at 8 p.m. Mike Gold is gone to Cleveland to cover the Amalgamated Convention and we want to talk about material for the next issue. Please bring along anything you can spare."
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DOOLITTLE, James H. American aviator and army officer; made cross-country flight from Florida to California (1922); set world's speed record for land planes (1932); awarded Congressional Medal of Honor for leading bombing raid over Tokyo (1944). Handsome vintage 8" x 10" black-and-white bust-portrait photo of Doolittle in his Air Force uniform, with a subtle smile on his face. N.p., circa 1940.
1896- Inscribed by Doolittle over the military insignia on his chest: "To ... with every good wish.J.H. Doolittle."
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SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR -- Gen. Nelson A. Miles American general in Civil War, Spanish-American War, and Indian campaigns; custodian of Jefferson Davis (1865-66); captured Geronimo (1886); occupied Puerto Rico (1898). War-date T.L.S., as major general commanding, in response to a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution who has offered some hammocks to the war effort. 1 page, 8vo, on official letterhead. Headquarters of the Army, Washington, D.C., June 23, 1898.
1839-1925 "...I have ascertained from the Quartermaster's Department that the Government is providing hammocks for the enlisted men who are to serve in Cuba, so I suggest that the hammocks provided by the New York City Chapter D.A.R. be given to the officers, for whom he Government does not make this provision, and most of whom, before leaving home, did not know how needful they would be to their health and comfort in Cuba..."
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CIVIL WAR -- Gen. John E. Wool American army officer; served in War of 1812, Mexican War, and Civil War; sent reinforcements in time to save Fortress Monroe for the Union (1861). Unusual war-date A.L.S, as major general, to a lawyer, on behalf of a draftee who was seeking exemption from military service. 1 1/2 pages, 4to (folds down center, 1 tear along fold). Troy, (N.Y.), Sept. 22, 1863.
1784-1869 "The bearer Mr. Ash informs me that he has been drafted. I am well acquainted with him his circumstances and family. He has a small firm encumbered with a wife, child and a widowed mother, all of whom are depending on him for their support and maintenance... If Ash should be taken away, neither the mother wife & child could support themselves..."
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SPACE EXPLORATION -- Donald K. Slayton NASA director of flight crew operations. T.L.S., to a doctor in Greenwich Village doing research about dreams in space. 1 page, 4to, on official letterhead. National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Houston, Dec. 6, 1973.
"Regarding your interest in research of dreams during orbital flights, I have not flown, so cannot contribute anything to your study."
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JAY, John American jurist and statesman; drafted New York's first constitution (1777); chief justice, U.S. Supreme Court (1789-95); governor of New York (1795-1801). L.S., as president of the Continental Congress, to the governor of Virginia, "His Excellency Governor (Patrick) Henry, enclosing a copy of a speech made before Congress (not included). 1 page, 8vo (browned, soiled and faded, tears expertly repaired on verso, docketed on verso). Philadelphia, May 28, 1779.
1745-1829 "I have the honor of transmitting to you herewith enclosed, a copy of an Address of Congress to the Inhabitants of the United States."
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MEDICINE -- William Kitchner (1775-1827) A.L.S., regarding the building of Thames Terrace in London, which threatened to destroy his property.
1825 2 pages, 12mo (trear along fold, a bit soiled). (London, 1825.)
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COPLAND, Aaron American composer. T.L., signed "Aaron," to Eric Salzman at E.P. Dutton & Co., agreeing to serve on the advisory board for the Dictionary of Twentieth-Century Music. 1 page, 8vo (staple holes), on personal stationery, with 2 holograph corrections. Peekskill, N.Y., May 17, 1967.
1900-1991 "...In answer to your question concerning suggestions as to who might write about my own music, and trying to produce a name other than one that might occur to you yourself, I thought I would suggest Hugo Cole. He is a British musician and writer who I think might do a good piece. This is based on two articles on my work he recently published in Tempo magazine..."
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CIVIL WAR -- Gen. Sterling Price American politician and army commander; governor of Missouri (1853-57); major general in Confederate army, serving in Missouri, Arkansas, and Texas. Partially printed D.S., as governor, a bond in the amount of $1,000 made out to Missouri state treasurer A.W. Morrison. Also signed by Missouri secretary of state John M. Richardson. 1 page, 4to (slight tears and holes), with engraved borders and headpiece vignette depicting a woman seated beside a cornucopia, mounted on a larger sheet along with 6 interest coupons. Jefferson City, Mo., April 15, 1853.
1809-1867
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THOMAS, Ambroise French composer. A.L.S., in French, regarding several matters including a performance of his opera Mignon. 3 pages, 8vo. Paris, June 10, 1873.
1811-1896 "...Je sais que vous avez lu ma partition...et que vous donnez tous vos soins si précieuxà la bonne exécution de Mignon. J'apprends que votre admirable orchestre vient de faire une merveilleuse lecture; de pareils artistes ne peuvent pas vaincre avec un chef tel que vous!..." Framed in brown with double glass (both sides visible), together with an A.N.S. dated 1879. Outer measurements, 11 1/2" x 8 1/2".
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NIXON, Richard M. (1913-1994) Leaders.
1982 Illus., 371pp., 8vo, cloth-backed bds., d.w. N.Y.: Warner Books, (1982). First Edition. Warmpresentation, signed on half-title: "To Felix Rohatyn-outstanding counsellor to London- from Richard Nixon. 12-15-82."
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GROSS, Chaim American artist and sculptor. The Sculpture Reliefs of the Ten Commandments at International Synagogue, by Chaim Gross. Introduction and text by Rabbi Israel Mowshowitz. Color frontis., 11 color photo illus., slim 4to, cloth; (slightly soiled around edges). Jamaica, NY: International Synagogue, (1973). First Edition.
1904- Presentation copy signed in full, with a full-page ink sketch of a woman on the flyleaf.
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GROSS, Chaim Chaim Gross: Fantasy Drawings.
New York Bittner 1956 Introduction by A.L. Chanin. Analytical essay by Samuel Atkin. Frontispiece and 116 full-page b/w illustrations. 26pp of text, slim 4to, black cloth. New York: Bittner/Beechhurst Press, (1956). hardcover very good Presentation copy signed and dated by Chaim Gross, along with a full-page sketch of a woman.
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NIXON, Richard M. (1913-1994) 8" x 10" black and white photograph of a smiling Vice-President Nixon, shaking someone's hand;
1960 (ink slightly faded on part of his signature). N.p., ca. 1960. Signed at bottom right corner:"To...with every good wish from Richard Nixon."
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ALLEN, Ethan Typed Letter Signed
1956 Typed letter by the former major league baseball player and Yale University coach. Signed "Ethan Allen," telling recipient that he will forward his letter regarding baseball injuries to the director of the Yale Dept. of Health. 1 page, 8vo, on official "Yale University Athletic Association" stationary; (three punch-holes at left margin). New Haven, CT, Oct. 17, 1956. very good "I have forwarded your letter relative to injuries in baseball to Dr. John Hathaway, Director of the Department of University Health...Best wishes for an early completion of your thesis."
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WHITE, Edward H., II American astronaut; First American to walk in space. An official NASA 8" x 10" black and white portrait of White in his space suit. N.p., ca. 1965.
Signed in full at the upper right corner, over a light grey background. Includes White's 2-page NASA biographical data report.
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THOMSON, Virgil (1896-1989) A.L.S. answering the recipient's inquiry regarding a full listing of Thomson's published works.
1971 2 pages, 8vo, on personal stationary. N.Y., Jun. 3, 1971. Signed in full: "This seems about right. Without itemizing innumerable songs, piano pieces, and short choral works. It does list the films, the well-known plays, and the books. Also operas, of course...Hail to the party!" Second page is Thomson's hand-written bibliography of books on his work.
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MEDICINE -- John W. Francis American physician who founded the New York Academy of Medicine. A.L.S. responding to recipient's request for his autograph as well as that of Dr. David Hosack's. 1 page, 8vo. N.Y., Aug. 20, 1858.
Signed in full: "Your letter touching autographs came duly at hand. There is a stirring energy for collections of that nature. I evince to you my desire to gratify you, by cutting from an old volume Dr. Hosack's autograph written 50 years ago. As to my own, my good friend, it can hardly be deemed worthy of a place in your cabinet..." The signature of Dr. Hosack (attached when Francis originally sent the letter) is not included.
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MILLINDER, Lucky African-American jazz bandleader and prolific songwriter; discovered Thelonius Monk, Charlie Mingus and Miles Davis. A.L.S. to songwriter Sid Prosner. 1 page, 8vo, on his music studio letterhead; (a few tiny chips at top edge). Theresa Hotel, NY, n.d.
Boldly signed "Lucky" in green felt tip: "Dear Sid: Let's finish the Clap-Yo Hands idea this week. The "Ban" on records will be over Tuesday. Call me around mid-night Monday or early Tues. a.m."
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EISENHOWER, Dwight D. (1890-1969) President; president of Columbia University (1948-53). T.L.S. as Columbia President, to the members of the Alumni Association of the School of General Studies, welcoming their recent formation and apologizing for not being able to attend their inaugural meeting. 1 page, 8vo, on Columbia University President's Room letterhead; (tiny tears at left margin). N.Y., Dec. 2, 1948.
1948 Signed "Dwight D. Eisenhower."
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GROSS, Chaim Austrian-American artist and sculptor. Fantasy Drawings. Introduction by A.L. Chanin. Analytical Essay by Samuel Atkin. Frontis., 116 full-page b/w illus., 26pp. of text, slim 4to, cloth, d.w.; (slightly chipped, bottom edge of cover water-stained). N.Y.: Bittner/Beechhurst Press, (1956).
1904- Presentation copy inscribed and signed "Chaim Gross. Aug 14, 1958," with a full-page sketch of a woman on the flyleaf.
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NIXON, Richard M. (1913-1994) 1999: Victory Without War.
1988 336pp., 8vo, cloth-backed boards, d.w. N.Y.: Simon and Schuster, (1988). Fine. hardcover near fine near fine Presentation copy, inscribed "To...with best wishes from Richard Nixon, 5-10-88."
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ESSEX, Harry I Put My Right Foot In.
1954 307pp., 8vo, cloth, d.w.; (slightly chipped). Boston: Little, Brown, (1954). First Edition. A humorous, sweet and quite lenghthy inscription to a friend on the flyleaf, signed "Harry E."
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HAMMERSTEIN, Oscar American lyricist for Broadway musicals. Lyrics. 215pp., 8vo, cloth, d.w.; (chipped). N.Y.: Simon and Schuster, 1949. First edition.
1895-1960 Signed in full and inscribed on flyleaf: "For...with my best wishes. Oscar Hammerstein."
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ROBINSON, Edwin Arlington American poet and Pulitzer Prize winner. Roman Bartholow. 191pp., tall 8vo, cloth-backed boards, t.e.g., uncut. N.Y.: MacMillan, 1923. First Edition.
1869-1935 Limited Edition, one of 750 numbered copies signed "E.A. Robinson" on the limitation page.
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WYLIE, Philip American author. Opus 21. 375pp., 8vo, cloth. N.Y. and Toronto: Rinehart & Co., (1949).
A sweet and humorous inscription to a friend on the flyleaf: "For...who won't be fooled for a minute--with the author's impassioned admiration. Phil Wylie."
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SPOCK, Benjamin, Dr. Famous American doctor; expert on infant care and pediatrics. A Baby's First Year, by Benjamin Spock and John Reinhart. B/w photographs by Wayne Miller. 179pp., 8vo, cloth, d.w.; (chipped). N.Y.: Duell, Sloan and Pearce, (1955). First Edition.
1903-1998 Inscribed inside front cover: "Another friend, with great respect. Ben Spock. Oct. 1969."Also inscribed on flyleaf by Miller: "For...from a friend that has great respect for her father. Wayne Miller, Sept. 1961."
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FORD, Gerald President. Self-portrait ink sketch of Ford on the verso of a program for the Ebenezer Center anniversary dinner, which featured Ford as the keynote speaker. Ford also sketched and identified a drawing of Dr. Sidney Rand, who was MC of that event.
1913- Inscribed "Thanks...Gerald R. Ford" next to his sketch.
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CARTER, Jimmy President. Official White House photo, an 8" x 10" color shot of a smiling Carter with the American flag in the background. N.p., Feb. 1983.
1924- Signed in full and inscribed on the bottom white margin: "Best Wishes to The George C. ThomasJunior High School on its 60th Anniversary..."
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ROOSEVELT, Franklin D. President. T.L.S., as president, thanking a friend for a holiday gift. 1 page, 8vo. The White House, Washington, D.C., Feb. 2, 1943.
1882-1945 Signature slightly faded, signed in full: "Ever so many thanks for those two very lovely ties which you sent to me for Christmas...This takes to you my appreciation as well as my best wishes for the New Year..." With original postmarked envelope.
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OLIVIER, Laurence British actor. A.L.S. to a friend, thanking her for her thoughtful note and talking fondly about an unknown project they had worked on together recently. 2 pages, small 8vo, on personal stationery. Brighton, UK, Feb. 18, 1968.
1907-1989 Signed "Larry": "I can't tell you how very much touched I am that you should have troubled yourself to write to me so extremely thoughtfully. Yes, I suppose it is a bit of a shock that I shall not be greeting you again at one of those meetings, but, like you, I can only make head and tail at less than half of them, and am inclined more and more, to absent myself from them at the slenderest excuse...I feel a bit tired, sometimes I envy you your getting out. I shall miss you..."
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MARKHAM, Edwin The Man With the Hoe and Other Poems.
1852-1940 Frontis., 133pp., 8vo, cloth. Garden City: Doubleday, 1934. Inscribed and signed with a flourish on flyleaf: "To my friend...Edwin Markham. 1934."
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