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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."
Price: USD 1,500.00 other currencies   order no. 4230   details     inquire
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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.)
Price: USD 75.00 other currencies   order no. 4232   details     inquire
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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..."
Price: USD 250.00 other currencies   order no. 4235   details     inquire
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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
Price: USD 450.00 other currencies   order no. 4240   details     inquire
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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".
Price: USD 250.00 other currencies   order no. 4241   details     inquire
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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."
Price: USD 400.00 other currencies   order no. 4242   details     inquire
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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.
Price: USD 275.00 other currencies   order no. 4245   details     inquire
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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.
Price: USD 275.00 other currencies   order no. 4246   details     inquire
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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."
Price: USD 350.00 other currencies   order no. 4249   details     inquire
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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."
Price: USD 125.00 other currencies   order no. 4250   details     inquire
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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.
Price: USD 350.00 other currencies   order no. 4251   details     inquire
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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.
Price: USD 150.00 other currencies   order no. 4256   details     inquire
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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.
Price: USD 250.00 other currencies   order no. 4265   details     inquire
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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."
Price: USD 375.00 other currencies   order no. 4271   details     inquire
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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."
Price: USD 300.00 other currencies   order no. 4273   details     inquire
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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.
Price: USD 300.00 other currencies   order no. 4275   details     inquire
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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."
Price: USD 250.00 other currencies   order no. 4276   details     inquire
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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."
Price: USD 60.00 other currencies   order no. 4277   details     inquire
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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."
Price: USD 300.00 other currencies   order no. 4279   details     inquire
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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.
Price: USD 75.00 other currencies   order no. 4281   details     inquire
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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."
Price: USD 45.00 other currencies   order no. 4282   details     inquire
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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."
Price: USD 175.00 other currencies   order no. 4289   details     inquire
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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.
Price: USD 400.00 other currencies   order no. 4293   details     inquire
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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..."
Price: USD 400.00 other currencies   order no. 4295   details     inquire
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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.
Price: USD 400.00 other currencies   order no. 4297   details     inquire
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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..."
Price: USD 250.00 other currencies   order no. 4300   details     inquire
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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."
Price: USD 50.00 other currencies   order no. 4302   details     inquire
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TAFT, William Howard (1857-1930) A.L.S. to his nephew Walbridge Taft, happy that he will be visiting and reminding him to telegraph before he leaves for the trip.
1929 1 page, small 8vo, on Supreme Court letterhead. Washington, D.C., Jun. 23, 1929. Signed in full: "...I am very glad, as is Nellie [Mrs. Taft] that you and Elizabeth can come. Tell her to get rid of those tonsils at once so that she can enjoy life...Don't forget to telegraph us when you start and arrive..." With original postmarked envelope.
Price: USD 450.00 other currencies   order no. 4307   details     inquire
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PIERCE, Franklin President. A.L.S., as president, to A.R. Sparks,Esq., inviting him to visit Pierce on the following day and thanking him for his kindness. 1 page, 8vo. Washington, Dec. 28, 1855.
1804-1869 Signed in full: "...It will be agreeable to me to receive you tomorrow at 1 o'clock or atmy other home which may better suit your convenience. With thanks for the kind interest and regard you are pleased to manifest towards myself..."
Price: USD 3,000.00 other currencies   order no. 4311   details     inquire
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DEAN, Abner American cartoonist. It's a Long Way to Heaven. Introduction by Philip Wylie. Title page vignette, fully illus. with tinted plates by Dean. 131pp., slim 4to, original printed cloth; (corners a bit bumped, intro. page yellowed). N.Y.: Farrar and Rinehart, (1945). First Edition.
Inscribed on half-title: "For...who already has a book! Abner Dean."
Price: USD 125.00 other currencies   order no. 4312   details     inquire
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TRILLING,Diana Claremont Essays. 243pp., small 8vo, cloth, d.w. N.Y.: Harcourt, Brace, (1964). First Edition. Very Good.
Friendly inscription on the flyleaf: "February 1964. For dearest...With gratitude and affection. Always, Diana."
Price: USD 40.00 other currencies   order no. 4314   details     inquire
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TRILLING,Lionel American literary critic. Matthew Arnold. Frontiis., 465pp., thick 8vo, cloth, d.w.; (torn). N.Y.: Columbia, 1949.
1905-1975 Inscribed and signed "Lionel" on flyleaf: "For...again! With love..."
Price: USD 40.00 other currencies   order no. 4321   details     inquire
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KURTZMAN, Harvey Cartoonist; One of the founders of Mad Magazine in 1958. A 6" x 9" original ink self-portrait sketch of Kurtzman with one hand on hip and the other raised with a glove, saying "Sorry, Dawn...but H. Kurtz (sketch of stick man) never does sketches". N.p., n.d.
1924-1993
Price: USD 175.00 other currencies   order no. 4323   details     inquire
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REED, Florence American stage actress. A stunning 8" x 10: black and white photogravure of Reed in an elaborate Asian costume and pearl headpiece. N.p., 1933.
1883-? Inscribed at bottom of photo over the floral embroidered background of her gown: "In...To...Remembrance, 1933. Florence Reed."
Price: USD 150.00 other currencies   order no. 4328   details     inquire
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PASSPORT -- AUSTRIAN Official Document Signed
Prague 1849 Habsburg Empire, D.S., a partially printed, decorative 19th century passport issued from Konigreich Bohmen. Reisepass fur Louise Edle von Honigsberg. 1 page, vertical folio (edges slightly torn) Prague, Jan. 26, 1849. very good A travel passport valid for one year issued to a young nobel woman.
Price: USD 100.00 other currencies   order no. 4336   details     inquire
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U.S. BONDS, Gary Rock -n- Roll Hall of Famer. 1981 British 10" import album (unplayed) signed "Gary U.S. Bonds" boldly in blue on album cover. n.d.
?-? Bonds had the #1 Rock -N- Roll Hits:Quarter to Three; New Orleans; Twist Twist Senora; School is in. In 1981 Bruce Springstien produced Bonds's #1 hit Jole Blond.
Price: USD 100.00 other currencies   order no. 4338   details     inquire
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LIVINGSTON, William Governor of New Jersey. Fine A.L.S. to Elbridge Gerry, at the time a member of the Continental Congress, and later, vice president under Madison. Livingston thanks him for the information sent by Dr. (Benjamin) Franklin to Congress in which he says John Jay will return to America in April. Signed "Wil Livingston". 1 page, 4to. Elizabeth Town, May 17, 1784.
1723-1790 "I am honored with your letter of the 7th..., informing me that by a letter from Dr. Franklin to Congress, it was Mr. Jay's intention to embark for America with his family in April."
Price: USD 3,500.00 other currencies   order no. 4343   details     inquire
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DUNSANY,Lord Irish poet and dramatist. A.L, signed "Dunsany", to Mr. Whitehead thanking him for having taken his word that he never sold nor gave anyone Sime's 6 pictures for Tales of Wonder. Written in bold handwriting on his 61 Lowndes Square stationery with holograph envelope. 6 pages, 12mo. London, Oct 25, 1921.
1878-
Price: USD 500.00 other currencies   order no. 4349   details     inquire
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MILLER, Henry American novelist. Very lengthy A.L.S. to Mr. Lee, a book designer, discussing certain new projects and reminiscing over some old ones. He asks that certain of his original writings not be changed. Signed in full, on personal stationary. 2 full pages (verso and recto) 4to. Pacific Palisades, Oct 1, 1969.
1891-1980 "...Forgive me if I sound cranky, or whatever, but I must confess I am and always have been against this sort of meddling by the editorial minded gents...Do make it a handsome book-for Abe's sake. If necessary, get it done in Japan..."450
Price: USD 450.00 other currencies   order no. 4352   details     inquire
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KENT, Rockwell American artist and illustrator. Interesting and amusing T.L.S., to a book designer, writing that even if his illustrations for Moby Dick were not used, it was most thoughtful of him to write to Kent about it so warmly. He also claims that his illustrations were pivotal in the growing popularity of Melville's Moby Dick. Signed in full, on personal stationary. 1 page, 4to., New York, Jan 30, 1964.
1882-1971 "...You may be interested to know that because of my illustrations, Moby Dick (by an unknown American writer, Herman Melville,) was published in Moscow in a small edition of 8,000 copies. Within a week it had become a collector's item. Promptly, a second edition was issued, this time of 80,000. Within a week or two, this also was exhausted. I don't know what happened since, except that Herman Melville was hailed as a very great American writer. So- if I've done nothing else in my life- I've introduced him to upwards of two hundred million People. "
Price: USD 400.00 other currencies   order no. 4355   details     inquire
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BURROUGHS, Edgar Rice Personal check from the Citizen's National Bank made out to Westside Market in amount of $164.51.
1929 Signed, "E R Burroughs". Los Angeles, Dec. 5, 1929. paperback very good
Price: USD 200.00 other currencies   order no. 4356   details     inquire
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STEVENS, Wallace American Poet; won Pulitzer Prize for his Collected Poems in 1954. A warm Autograph Letter, signed in full, to Pulitzer Prize winning poet (Leonora) Speyer. 1 1/4 pages. 12 mo., (visible erasures of light pencil annotations in another hand on the second page). Hartford, March 21, 1924. Rare.
1879- "I desire to thank you for the copies of American Poets, which reached me a few days ago. It is an exceedingly handsome book, and I am glad to have something of my own appear so embellished..." An insurance company executive, Stevens was not recognized as a major poet until late in his life.
Price: USD 2,000.00 other currencies   order no. 4357   details     inquire
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SMITH, Alfred E. (1873-1944) Up to Now.
1929 Frontis. port., many b/w plates, 434pp., tall thick 4to, bds., gilt-lettered spine; (outer hinges a bit worn). N.Y.: Viking, 1929. First Edition. Limited Edition, one of 1485 numbered copies, signed in full on limitation page. Governor of New York for 4 terms (1918-21, 1923-28), nominated for presidency in 1928.
Price: USD 75.00 other currencies   order no. 4360   details     inquire
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MENNINGER, Karl Famous American psychiatrist. Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic: A Celebration Issue Honoring Karl Menninger on his 80th Birthday. A Selection of His Previously Unpublished Papers. Frontis. port., 129pp., slim 8vo, stiff pr. wrs. Topeka, KS: The Menninger Foundation, July, 1973.
1899- Inscribed "Karl Menninger. Topeka Oct. 1973" in green felt tip on title page.
Price: USD 40.00 other currencies   order no. 4363   details     inquire
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TERRY, Ellen (1847-1928) 3 1/2" x 5" b/w photo postcard of Terry dressed in one of her heroine roles, with a headpiece and elaborate pearl necklace.
Signed in full in black felt tip across the bottom of photo, over a light gray ground.
Price: USD 100.00 other currencies   order no. 4373   details     inquire
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TERRY, Ellen (1847-1928) 3 1/2" x 5" b/w photo postcard of Terry dressed in a lovely black feathered hat and white and black gown.
1847-1928 Signed in full in black felt tip across the bottom margin of photo.
Price: USD 100.00 other currencies   order no. 4374   details     inquire
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NIXON, Richard M. (1913-1994) T.L.S. to Jackie Gleason, telling him that he was happy to hear of his appearance at the recent "rally for decency" held by youths in Florida.
1969 1 page, 8vo, on White House stationery. Washington, D.C., Mar. 26, 1969. Framed Signed "RN": "I was pleased to read of your appearance at the rally for decency...I know it must have meant a lot for them to have you speak to them. Certainly, their step "for something" is an inspiration to all of us..." With original postmarked envelope.
Price: USD 400.00 other currencies   order no. 4378   details     inquire
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NIXON, Richard M. (1913-1994) T.L.S. to Jackie Gleason, thanking him for his Inauguration Day wire and for his campaign efforts.
1969 1 page, on White House stationery, Feb. 1, 1969. Signed "Dick Nixon": "Pat and I particularly enjoyed your Inauguration Day wire and I just want to say thank you again for the great assistance you gave to our campaign efforts. As I undertake the responsibility of providing new leadership...the knowledge of your support will always be a source of strength and inspiration..."
Price: USD 500.00 other currencies   order no. 4379   details     inquire
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HERGESHEIMER, Joseph American novelist. Triall by Armes. 31pp., slim 8vo, bds., pictorial d.w. London: Elkin Mathews & Marrot, 1929. Near Fine.
1880-1954 Limited Edition, one of 530 numbered copies, signed in full.
Price: USD 45.00 other currencies   order no. 4388   details     inquire
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CERF, Bennett American publisher and editor. The Sound of Laughter. Illus. by Michael K. Frith. 460pp., 8vo, cloth. Garden City: Doubleday, 1970. First Edition. Near Fine.
1898-1971 Inscribed and signed in full on flyleaf: "For...with my love, Bennett Cerf. October, 1970."
Price: USD 30.00 other currencies   order no. 4395   details     inquire
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FOWLER, W. Warde The Roman Festivals of the Period of the Republic.
An Introduction to the Study of the Religion of the Romans London Macmillan 1916 Small 8vo, blind stamped blue cloth. London: Macmillan, 1916. hardcover very good(+) With the small ownership signature of art historian Meyer Schapiro.
Price: USD 125.00 other currencies   order no. 200106   details     inquire
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SUSANN, Jacqueline A.L., signed in full, on pink stationery featuring a photo of author's poodle in costume with printed paw-print signature.
Enthusiastic note extolling the virtues of dogs, especially poodles, and wishing the recipient joy in her new puppy. The printed motto "Bestest Every Day and Every Night!" at the bottom. 8vo, n.d., n.p.
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DUNSANY,Lord Irish poet and dramatist. A.Ms., signed "Dunsany." Holograph poem written in bold script, titled "Ode to a Sky-writer." Three lines of poetry, approx. 35 words. Oblong folio (weakened fold repaired with tape on verso), n.p., n.d.
1878-1957
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FREMONT, John Charles American explorer, CIvil War major general, and Republican nominee for President in 1856. A.L., signed "J.C. Fremont." Short note in a strong, flowing hand extending regrets at not being able to see the recipient. 8vo, n.p., Jun 13, 1861.
1813-1890 Framed
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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, with cancellation holes, from one of Ruby's businesses, Sho-Biz. Enterprises "Club Vegas" of Dallas, Texas. Signed by Ruby and an associate. 8" x 3". Dallas. Oct. 6, 1953.
1911-1967
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TRUMAN, Harry S. (1884-1972) T.L.S. on personal stationery. A warm thank you letter to Louis Zara, thanking him for a copy the book "Mr. Speaker." Attractively crisp type. 4to. Independence, Missouri. Dec. 7, 1964.
""It was kind and thoughtful of you to remember me with the first copy off the press and I appreciate your thoughtfulness most highly."
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MAILER, NORMAN Prolific novelist, commentator, and well-known personality, first recognized for his novel "The Naked and the Dead." T.L.S. on personal stationery, with a correction in pen by the author. Conversational note to Louis Zara about the organizational failings of a friend to whom Mailer had referred Zara. 4to. Brooklyn. Feb. 27, 1986.
1923- "He must have put your letter between two others and then put a book on top of that so he wouldn't forget."
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MUSSOLINI, Benito (1883-1945) Ornately calligraphed decree, signed by Mussolini and King Vittorio Emanuele III,
stamped by the Ministry of Finance and others on the verso. Folio (notched along left edge). Rome. Dec. 1928. Fascist ruler of Italy from 1922 until deposed and imprisoned in 1943; assassinated in 1945.
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MUSSOLINI, Benito (1883-1945) Ornately calligraphed decree, signed by Mussolini and King Vittorio Emanuele III on the verso.
Various date stamps and official stamps on front and verso. Folio (notched along left edge). Rome. Dec. 6, 1928. Fascist ruler of Italy from 1922 until deposed and imprisoned in 1943; assassinated in 1945.
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MUSSOLINI, Benito (1883-1945) Ornately calligraphed decree, signed by Mussolini and King Vittorio Emanuele III on the verso.
Various date stamps and official stamps on front and verso. Folio (notched along left edge). Rome. May 10, 1928. Fascist ruler of Italy from 1922 until deposed and imprisoned in 1943; assassinated in 1945.
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DAVENPORT, Fanny American actress. Photograph, inscribed. Beautiful black and white vintage photo, 4 1/2" x 6 1/2" mounted on a pale gray, heavy matte board with photographer's stamp (Baker's Art Gallery, Columbus, Ohio). Standing portrait of Miss Davenport in great, puffed sleeves and a feather boa, against a background of sky. Inscribed "A very Happy New Year!" above the signature and date. N.p., 1898.

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TUCKER, Sophie (1884-1966) A.L. on hotel stationery, signed in full, with card from her correspondant, songwriter Marie Theresa Laing.
Breezy business letter from singer to songwriter, probably inflicting great though unintentional pain. 8vo, 2 pages. Chicago. Dated "Monday." "Your letter and music received..and with a very clever piano player we fixed it up to be real good...will forward same to you and you can see the improvement in it."
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TUCKER, Sophie (1884-1966) A.L. in pencil on hotel stationery, signed in full, with card from her correspondant, songwriter Marie Theresa Laing, and holograph hotel envelope.
1940 Very kind rejection letter. 12mo, 2 pages. New York. Oct. 25, 1940. "...So sorry...I only singcomedy and novelty songs in cafes...May I add when working in nightclubs it is so different from theatres in this new show business. Please understand."
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TANGUEY, Eva A.L., signed in full on verso.
Friendly business letter to songwriter (Maria Theresa) Laing. 4to, folded and used like a card. N.p. Jul. 14, n.y. "Have just returned from a short vacation and in the search for your songs found them all with the exception of first verse of 'Always Someone Else's Love.'"
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PINERO, Arthur (Sir) British dramatist and actor. A.L.S., to Richard Harding Davis, an American war correspondent and novelist. Warm letter to a friend, regretfully delaying a lunch date. 8vo (ragged right edge), 3 pages, signed on verso. London. Jun. 10, 1902.
1855-1934 "...But alas, I cannot lunch with you on Wednesday! I am, even at this moment, engaged inpacking my bags for departure into the country..."
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GEORGES, Mademoiselle Celebrated French actress. A.L.S., addressed on verso. In French, in a pretty handwriting on pale blue paper (not translated). 12mo. N.p., n.d.

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DUCHESNOY, Mademoiselle A.L.S., in French, addressed on verso. Addressed only to "Monsieur," the actress dramatically expresses her regret at being unable to perform the past Thursday due to a violently sore throat. 8vo (small hole, slightly worn edges). N.p., Mar. 18, n.y.
"Un violent mal de gorge me met dans l'impossibilite de jouer jeudi..."
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RESTON, James New York Times columnist and editor. T.L.S., on New York Times Washington Bureau letterhead. Reasoned reply to a letter, disputing the correspondent's point. 4to. Washington. Jan. 14, 1958.
"...but honestly I think you are being unfair to me personally. The Times Washington report from September, 1955, when the President was first stricken, until the end of the election of 1956 contained more analytical information about the consequences of a sick President than any paper in the country. So far as I am concerned personally, I not only continued to write about Presidential disability and Presidential weaknesses otherwise, but actually won the Pulitzer Prize in 1956 for precisely this coverage..."
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RESTON, James New York Times columnist and editor. T.L.S., on New York Times Washington Bureau letterhead. Rueful political opinion expressed in an ongoing correspondence with a reader. 4to (slight rust stain from paper clip in upper left). Washington. Jan. 21, 1958.
"...Ike is a perfect symbol of the national attitude of our time. There is a slackness in the nation, perfectly apparent whether you call a plumber or take a good look at any average school, and this slackness has been personified by the President. He is the symbol and consequence of our national faith that personality is enough in this day and age."
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YOUNG, Art American cartoonist. Original signed pen and pencil political cartoon endorsing Norman Thomas (best known as perennial Socialist candidate for President) for Mayor. Depicts the New York skyline hovered over by two enormous vultures marked "Republican Politicians" and "Crime." The sun rises above "City Haul" and the platform of candidate Thomas is listed on it. Publisher's marks in pencil at the bottom indicate size and deadline. Lightly penciled title in Young's hand, "Time for a political 'Jubilee of Light.' (vote the Socialist ticket)." 21" x16" (glue stain on "Crime" bird). New York. N.d.
1866-1943
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EDWARD VII King of Great Britain and Ireland (1901-1910). A.L., signed "Albert Edward" as Prince of Wales, on mourning stationery. To Talbot, about appointing a royal commission to inquire into Wellington College. 8vo., 4 pages. Sandringham. Apr. 9, 1879.
1841-1910 "...the best course which the governors of the Wellington college can pursue is to ask the Queen to appoint a commission to inquire into its administration. There is indeed a vast difference in our asking for a R. commission instead of the House of Commons imposing one on us..."
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GOLDBERG, Arthur J. Supreme Court Justice, Secretary of Labor, and representative to the United Nations. T.L.S. on United Nations letterhead. Short thank you note to a well-wisher. 6" x 9". New York. Aug. 6, 1965.
"...As I shoulder my new responsibilities at the United Nations, your expression of good will and of confidence in me is most reassuring."
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THOMAS, Ambroise French composer of opera and stage music. A.L.S., in French; a friendly letter making an appointment. 8vo. N.p. Apr, 19, 1855.
1811-1896
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GARFIELD, James A. President, assassinated in his first year in office. Rare A.L., signed "J. Garfield," written while he was a Congressman. Letter to a Union Army captain regarding matters of state. 4to (minor staining, glue stains at corners on verso). Hiram, Ohio. Jul. 11, 1864.
1831-1881 "...A very large list was confirmed by the Senate just before the session ended, and I hope it may be found that your name was on it, but I do not know."
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NIXON, Richard M. (1913-1994) T.L., signed "Richard Nixon," written as Vice President, on Vice Presidential letterhead.
1954 Typed in peacock blue ink, with large eagle watermark clearly visible. Warm thank you to a well-wisher. 7" x 9". Washington. Jul. 7, 1954. "...It was certainly a pleasure to see you when you were here in Washington and I only regret that the schedule was such that we did not have more time for a visit..."
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WOUK,Herman The Glory.
1994 685pp., tall 8vo, royal blue cloth with slipcase. (small stain at lower left corner). Boston, 1994. Special edition limited to 200 signed by the author.
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ALCOTT, Louisa May Little Men
London Sampson Low, Son & Marston 1871 Gilt-edges. Small 8vo (ex-lib label pasted inside cover). 3/4 dark tan leather. London: Sampson Low, Son, & Marston. 1871. Fine. hardcover fine Inscription signed with initials pasted onto the page before the frontispiece: "From his friend, L.M.A." Below this, also pasted in is an original signature, "Louisa M. Alcott" with an explanation of the provenance of the autograph: "Mrs. . . gave this autograph which had belonged to Vanessa Glenn, 1911."
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JOHNSON, Lyndon B. (1908-1973) Jovial T.L.S., on United States Senate letterhead, accompanied by T.L. from Admiral Lewis L. Strauss and a Walter Winchell column asserting that the two men were enemies. The Admiral has written the Senator hoping to set the press straight. 8vo. Washington. Jan. 29, 1958.
"I am always glad to shed light on the truth and happily did I co-sign your note to Walter Winchell. It remains a mystery to me where he got his information." President (1963-1969); Vice-President (1961-1963); Senator (1949-1961).
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SACKVILLE-WEST, Vita (Victoria Mary) British novelist and poet of the Bloomsbury set that included her very close friend, Virginia Woolf. A.L.S. on postcard picturing her home, Sissinghurst Castle, with holograph envelope. A rare reply to a fan's letter. 12mo. Sissinghurst Castle, Kent. May 19, n.y.
1892-1962 "Your English professor was quite right: I seldom do reply to 'fan-mail' letters...But yours was a particularly appealing one%u2014so I answered it. Only, don't involve me in a long correspondence, but good luck to you in your enterprises."
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WOLFE, Humbert British poet. His book, The Craft of Verse. 45pp. 4to, cloth-backed boards, uncut. Limited edition, signed in full on the half-title. (London): Crosby Gaige. 1928. Fine.
1855-1940
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CORWIN, Norman American radio pioneer and newspaperman. His book, an adaptation of a radio work, On a Note of Triumph. Originally broadcast by CBS to commemorate victory in Europe. 71pp. 8vo, d.w. (chipped). N.Y.: 1945.
1910- Inscribed on the flyleaf: "To...My interpreter and collaborator, and fellow-debutante at the Met%u2014with profoundest best wishes, Norman Corwin. November, 1946."
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ICKES, Harold L. (1874-1952) T.L.S. on personal stationery.
1949 Political opinion exchanged with a Mrs. Blomfield, expounding on NATO and the British royal family. 4to. Washington. Apr. 15, 1949. "I am no more sure than you seem to be that the commitment of this country to the North Atlantic Pact was the best thing to do from the point of view of world peace...I feel as you do, too, about monarchies. One thing that I cannot understand about Churchill is his devotion to the British royal house..."
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VAN LOON, Hendrik Willem Original pen-and-ink drawing, signed "W.H.V. Loon; a bust portrait of Franz von Pappen,
1882-1944 a former chancellor of Germany. 8" x 10". N.p., ca.1930. American historian, author, illustrator.
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