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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.'"
Price: USD 125.00 other currencies   order no. 4432   details     inquire
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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..."
Price: USD 150.00 other currencies   order no. 4443   details     inquire
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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."
Price: USD 125.00 other currencies   order no. 4445   details     inquire
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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
Price: USD 600.00 other currencies   order no. 4447   details     inquire
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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."
Price: USD 100.00 other currencies   order no. 4454   details     inquire
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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."
Price: USD 1,250.00 other currencies   order no. 4458   details     inquire
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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.
Price: USD 75.00 other currencies   order no. 4463   details     inquire
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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."
Price: USD 750.00 other currencies   order no. 4465   details     inquire
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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).
Price: USD 400.00 other currencies   order no. 4470   details     inquire
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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."
Price: USD 500.00 other currencies   order no. 4471   details     inquire
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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
Price: USD 40.00 other currencies   order no. 4476   details     inquire
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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."
Price: USD 35.00 other currencies   order no. 4483   details     inquire
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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.
Price: USD 125.00 other currencies   order no. 4487   details     inquire
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GRIFFITH, Bill Cult favorite cartoonist, best known for his rock concert posters for the Fillmore West and East, and his creation "Zippy the Pinhead." Signed and dated black on white cardboard drawing of Zippy, "Are we having fun yet?" Excellent condition. 6" x 10". 1993.

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TAFT, William Howard (1857-1930) T.L.S., as Secretary of War, on War Department stationery. Boldly signed correspondence.
1907 8vo. Washington. Mar. 16, 1907.
Price: USD 300.00 other currencies   order no. 4492   details     inquire
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NIXON, Richard M. (1913-1994) President. T.L., signed "Dick," as California lawyer, to actor Jackie Gleason,
1962 on Nixon's personal stationery. Friendly letter noting Gleason's successful publicity stop in Arizona, and looking forward to future golf games. Large 8vo. (California.) Aug. 15, 1962. "...I can only observe that if the balance of the trip is as successful as this first stop you will go down in history as the best whistle stopper since Harry Truman...The next time you are out this way I shall look forward to our return match. This time we will be partners. With your swing and my ability to negotiate on the first tee, we should win more than enough to cover the $2.00 you paid me after our last go-around..."
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ROCKWELL, Norman Painter best known for his covers of "The Saturday Evening Post." T.L.S., on personal stationery. Gracious reply to an autograph seeker. Square 8vo. Arlington, Vermont. Nov. 8, 1947.
1894-1978 "...Also I am pleased to know that you have enjoyed my covers so much..."
Price: USD 200.00 other currencies   order no. 4496   details     inquire
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GISH, Lillian American silent film star. T.L.S., with holograph post script on verso signed "L.G," on hotel stationery. Friendly note plotting the logistics of listening to records at someone else's apartment. . 8vo, 2 pages. New York. Jan. 25, 1943.
1893-1993 "If you could dine with me on February 5th, Friday night, and we could go on to Mr. Maynard's afterwards to hear the records, it would perhaps be better than having them here with some little portable with bad sound...If the following...is better for you I have a friend Max who will have a fine victrola by then..."
Price: USD 85.00 other currencies   order no. 4499   details     inquire
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LAWRENCE, Gertrude. British actress. A.L.S. in large, effusive script, to a friend quoting a pasage from a play about the nature of God. 4to (slightly discolored around edges). May 27, 1938.
1898-1952 "I don't think God is something 'up there' to be prayed to%u2014no! I think He's here, inus, and I don't think He helps one little bit until we dig and dig and dig to get the rottenness out of us!!!..."
Price: USD 200.00 other currencies   order no. 4502   details     inquire
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HALEVY (Jacques Fromental Elie Levy) French composer, student of Cherubini, and teacher of Bizet. A.L.S., in French. Enthusiastic letter offering his opera La Magicienne for production in the recipient's theatre. 5" x 8", 2 pages (minor stains). Paris. May 12, 1858.
1799-1862
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GRANT, Ulysses S. President. L.S., on War Department letterhead. Letter suggesting a change to a proposed law providing for a new road which required using part of the Fort Leavenworth property. 4to. Washington. Dec. 19, 1864.
1822-1885 Unbound
Price: USD 1,750.00 other currencies   order no. 4506   details     inquire
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HARRISON, Benjamin President. A.L.S. from Harrison as the President-elect making a formal reply to previous correspondence. Receipt stamp on verso. 8vo (tape marks on verso). Indianapolis. Jan. 15, 1889.
1833-1901 Unbound "...As my reply to your letter...has been so long delayed I have now wired you asfollows: 'He ought to postpone his trip for one week.'..."```
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STEVENSON, Robert Louis Scottish novelist, essayist and poet (Treasure Island, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, etc.). A.L.S. to his cousin Henrietta Traquair with autograph postscripts. 1 page, 8vo, on black-edged sstationery with envelope, 17 Heriot Row, Edinburgh, postmark 1 October 1880.
1850-1894 Thanking her and her husband James Milne for their gift of 'two vases', jokingly waiting to admire them 'on a clean table cloth among bright glass or silver', and saying they will visit the next day to thank them properly.
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RAVEL, Maurice French composer. A.L.S., in French to "Mon cher Richard", with small news between friends. 2 pages. Jan. 17, 1912.
1875-1937 Ravel asks Richard to adjourn a meeting apparently because one of their friends is ill and has to stay in bed for a few days.
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HENREID, Paul Austrian-born actor best known for his roles in Casablanca and Of Human Bondage. A.L.S. on personal stationery to publisher Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr., refusing to lend his name to a political campaign out of fear of reprisal. 4to (slight tearing around staple). Los Angeles. Sep. 26, 1950.
1908-1992 "Some of my collegues' careers have been seriously damaged by irresponsible people calling them names in the press and in books...just because they supported candidates that were not liked by those who do not really believe in the Constitution and the American democracy I love...Therefore I decided a year ago not to participate publicly in any political committees or campaigns..."
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PETION, Alexandre Sabes Haitian general and politician, president of independent republic in southern Haiti. L.S., as president, directing the keeper of the state warehouse to provide cloth and other furnishings for a uniform for one of his army officers. 4pp., 3 blank, ms. on printed official stationery, round state seal, right edges somewhat frayed. 8vo. Port-au-Prince. Apr. 16, 1816.
1770-1818 "...invite le Garde Magasin de l'Etat a delivrer du drap necessaire a faire un Habit de la toile pour le doubler une garniture de boutons au Lieutenant Jean Salie du 3e Regt."
Price: USD 200.00 other currencies   order no. 4524   details     inquire
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PETION, Alexandre Sabes Haitian general and politician, president of independent republic in southern Haiti. L.S., as president, directing the republic's treasurer to pay a month's wages to one of his army officers, Col. Cerisier. 4pp., 3 blank, ms. on printed official stationery, round state seal, with the officer's ms. acknowledgement of having received the money. Sm. folio. Port-au-Prince. Feb. 2, 1816.
1770-1818 "...invite le tresorier general a payer des fonds de la Caisse militaire au Colonel Cerisier de l'Etat major un mois de ses appointements. Cette depense sera regularisee par l'adm. gen'l des finances."
Price: USD 250.00 other currencies   order no. 4525   details     inquire
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SAXE, John Godfrey (1866-1887) Long, chatty A.L.S. to a friend, accompanied by fine steel engraved contemporary portrait,
5" x 7". 8vo, 3 pages (mounted on 4to paper). Burlington, Vermont. Sep. 8, 1855. American poet., best known for his humorous verse.
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ELLISTON, Robert William English actor and manager, foremost comedian of his day. A.L.S. arranging to lease his theatre to a fellow manager. Accompanied by a fine contemporary engraved bust portrait, 4" x 7". 1 page, square 4to (small holes on crease, mounted on paper). N.p. Jun. 18, 1824.
1774-1831 "...If you find this plan answers, I can assist you with a star or two, whose terms shallbe easy. I shall have no objection to give you a night or two in the same way."
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GARFIELD, James A. President. A.L. (apparently penned by a secretary), signed "JA Garfield," as Republican leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, to the secretary of the Executive Board of Mechanical Engineers in Cleveland, agreeing to submit the recipient's recent letter to a Senate committee. 2 pages, 8vo, with stamped envelope. Washington, D.C., Jan. 8, 1878.
1831-1881 "Yours of the 3rd inst. is received and its contents have been noted. Your letter states so fully the opinion of your Society that I will take the liberty to hand it to the Senate Committee having in charge the subject matter to which it relates. This I think will aid you."
Price: USD 550.00 other currencies   order no. 4537   details     inquire
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WIGGIN, Kate Douglas American writer and educator who studied Kindergarten. Her book, Bluebeard. 58 pp., small 8vo, decorative cloth. N.Y.: Harper & Brothers (1914).
1856-1923 Inscribed and signed on the flyleaf (bottom half of page missing, not affecting text): "Iam an ardent Wagnerite notwithstanding the implications of this nonsensical book. Irra Sasscer gives it toyou & I did nothing at all but write it. Kate Douglas Wiggin."
Price: USD 75.00 other currencies   order no. 4540   details     inquire
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HIRSCHFELD, Al Legendary American caricaturist. The World of Hirschfeld. Introduction by Lloyd Goodrich. Profusely illus. 233 pp., oblong 4to, buckram, d.w. New York, (1970).
1903-2003 Inscribed, dated, and signed "Hirschfeld" on the half-title, illustrated by long "arms" pointing to "To Bob" and "Hirschfeld 2/19/86."
Price: USD 500.00 other currencies   order no. 4546   details     inquire
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DIANA and CHARLES The Prince and Princess of Wales. Lovely 9 1/2 " x 8 1/2 " color photograph of the couple very early in their marriage, on deck of an enormous yacht. The couple are flanked by a large group of friends, and all are dressed for a casual day of boating. Signed by both on the lower wide white margin and also dated by Charles 1986.

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HARRISON, Benjamin President. L.S. as president on Executive Mansion stationery, with Executive Mansion envelope, both bordered in black. To a supporter back in Indiana, explaining his inability to get a young man an army post. 8vo, 2 pages (split along fold). Washington. Feb. 10, 1893.
1833-1901 "...I cannot make any appointments in the army from civil life as there are not enough vacancies left now, I fear, for the graduating class at West Point in June. The law requires that they shall be provided for first. There is a provision of the law for the examination and promotion of non-commissioned officers, but I do not think this would apply to a chief musician..."
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KURTZMAN, Harvey Cartoonist; One of the founders of Mad Magazine in 1958. An 8" x 10" original ink self-portrait sketch of Kurtzman with bulging eyes and wide open mouth, saying "Not never! H. Kurtz (sketch of stick man)" above his head. N.p., n.d.
1924-1993
Price: USD 150.00 other currencies   order no. 4555   details     inquire
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SOGLOW, O. Cartoonist, first artist to draw for "The Masses." Inscribed and signed original playing card, depicting his "Little King" and a puffed-up nobleman playing cards against a kelly-green background. 2 1/4" x 3 1/2". N.p. N.d.
Inscribed "With best wishes to...O. Soglow."
Price: USD 100.00 other currencies   order no. 4556   details     inquire
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FORD, Gerald R. T.L. signed "Gerry Ford" on personal stationery adorned by a gold eagle seal,
1988 to comedian Rich Little, wishing him a happy birthday. 8vo, 1 page. N.p. Nov. 18, 1988. "...Asyour friends gather around you this special day, as they raise their glasses and toast your 50th (39th?) please include Betty and me in wishing you all the best..."
Price: USD 200.00 other currencies   order no. 4559   details     inquire
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THOMPSON, Smith (1768-1843) A.L.S. to a lawyer in two shipping cases.
1841 4to, 1 page (lower margin chipped). N.p. Jul. 9, 1841. "...in the case of the Catherine I have...given an order on the Marshal to retain in his hands an amount equal to the claim of the two seamen for wages, giving them an opportunity to be heard..."
Price: USD 175.00 other currencies   order no. 4562   details     inquire
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SEX PISTOLS (Johnny Rotten, Sid Vicious, Steve Jones) Considered one of the most radical and innovative bands of the rock-n-roll era, The Sex Pistols dominated the punk rock scene and set the stage for such acts as The Ramones, The Clash, David Johanson, and Johnny Thunders. Rare set of three documents, each signed by a different member of the infamous punk rock band. Each document (identical except for signatures) is an agreement between Glitterbest, Inc. representing the band and their employer for an appearance, Stone City Attractions, setting forth the band's requirements and members personal requests. Mention is made of sound and light ch...

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DUNN, Alan Fine A.L.S. to cartoonist Art Young. 2 pages, tall 8vo. N.Y., Oct. 11, 1931.
Thanks Young for his "kind appreciation" of his new book with "the unfortunate title - 'Rejections'- an idea of the publisher...Your own honesty in all of your own work should be an inspiration to me...Mary Petty joins me in our best wishes."
Price: USD 100.00 other currencies   order no. 4576   details     inquire
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ANDERSON, Mary Signature Framed with Photo
Large signature framed with a cabinet photograph of Miss Anderson as Parthenia. very good
Price: USD 175.00 other currencies   order no. 4577   details     inquire
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MANSFIELD, Richard (1854-1907) His card, signed and dated, 1896, framed together with a cabinet photograph of Mr. Mansfield in a tuxedo,
standing behind a banquet table and raising a glass in a toast. Framed. Unbound very good Actor ofthe American and British stage.
Price: USD 150.00 other currencies   order no. 4581   details     inquire
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FREEMAN, Orville. Photograph of John F. Kennedy's nomination.
1960 Secretary of Agriculture in Kennedy cabinet. 8 x 10 inch photograph showing Freeman nominating John F. Kennedy for President in 1960 with the last paragraph of his nominating speech typed out on the bottom of the photo: And the man who can lead us to a fruitful America, to a peaceful world for mankind everywhere, is the great senator from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, John F. Kennedy." Freeman has signed the photograph which has been beautifully framed with triple mates and a black and wood frame. Outer measurement, 18 x 16 inches.
Price: USD 500.00 other currencies   order no. 4583   details     inquire
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HAYES, Helen T.LS., "Helen" to producer Ludi Claire. Jan 19, n.y.
1900-1993 Unbound Simply framed in a dark red mat and black & gold frame, together with a photograph.
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CRAWFORD, Joan Brief T.L.S., signed in full to Leslie Powelll of N.Y.S. West Los Angeles, Sept. 15, 1947.
1904-1977 Framed with black matte and gold frame together with a glamorous studio shot of Crawford.
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DE LUCA, Giuseppe Italian opera singer, made his Met debut Nov. 25, 1915 as Figaro (Barber). Framed sepia tone 5%u201D x 7%u201D half-portrait photograph of De Luca in suit with pearl tie pin, inscribed in white ink, signed in full, and dated 1923. N.p.
1876-1950 Framed in white wood on white and gray matte, outer dimensions 10 1/2" x 12 1/2".
Price: USD 550.00 other currencies   order no. 4586   details     inquire
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JEFFERSON, Joseph American actor. Inscribed and signed cabinet card.
1829-1905 Unbound Beautifully framed in tan, white and brown mattes and a beaded gold frame.
Price: USD 275.00 other currencies   order no. 4587   details     inquire
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HARRISON, Frederic English writer and positive philosopher. A.Ms, S., a gloomy view of Great Britain's economic future. 15 lines, folio; written on a sheet of pure vellum. Hawkhurst, Kent, July 8, 1912.
1831-1923 "In my 81st year...with profound pain I foresee an era of calamities for our anti-social industrial system, and also for our abnormal British Empire. The universal unrest of Labour will not cease..." Together with 2 A.Ls. S. by Harrison, one submitting the MS, but Not For Publication; the other reiterating his demand that the missive remain private.
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POITIER, Sidney and COSBY, Bill 7' x 9" black & white photograph of Poitier and Cosby, each standing with their leading ladies. Signed by both men and very attractively framed.

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ELIZABETH, Queen of Romania Fascinating Typed letter, signed "Elizabeth" (in pencil) to James Carleton Young. Written as if in a state of delirium, the letter discusses numerous topics including: her new biography, the demands of royalty, a concert by French violinist Jacques Thibaud and , indirectly, her anti-semitism as revealed in an anecdote. With numerous holograph corrections and 4 line postscript in pencil. Oblong 4to, 5 pages, (with stamped envelope bearing the royal palace postmark and waxed seal), Bucharest, Mar 27, 1903.
Bucharest 1903 Written as if in a state of delirium, the letter discusses numerous topics including: her new biography, the demands of royalty, a concert by French violinist Jacques Thibaud and , indirectly, her anti-semitism as revealed in an anecdote. With numerous holograph corrections and 4 line postscript in pencil. Oblong 4to, 5 pages, (with stamped envelope bearing the royal palace postmark and waxed seal), Bucharest, Mar 27, 1903. "...I have begun a book that may become interesting; it is my life written from a peculiar standpoint...It has been a stormy life...They used to grow silkworms in every house; every peasant woman made silk and then there was the great misfortune that the Jews got hold of that also and put grains of poppie amongst the seed...and that stopped the flow of gold into our country..."
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LEIGHTON, Margaret British actress. Brief A.L.S., thanking her theatrical agent for his compliments and hoping they meet one day. 2 pages, on her personal stationery. May 9, ca 1950.
1922-1976
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McKIE, Helen Madeleine. British artist. More than 50 pencil, chalk, color crayon and water-color sketches made in August 1908 during a stay in Holland. Most show street scenes in, or views of, Volendam, Alkmaar, Rotterdam, Dordrecht and Delft. Other drawings are from Amsterdam; many were done in the Rijksmuseum and some in the city's Jewish Quarter. With McKie's explanatory notes. In an artist's sketchbook of 38 gray leaves, measuring 8.5" x 10.5". 1/4 cloth. Oblong 4to; original pictorial bds., (waterstained). (Holland, 1908.)
World Biography, p. 3154.
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O'NEILL, Eugene & YOUNG, Art. Unsigned manuscript by cartoonist Art Young.
1888-1953 Unsigned manuscript by cartoonist Art Young%u2014a first draft of handwritten notes aboutO'Neill (in pencil with numerous corrections) for a possible book of portraits by Young. Also includes notes about Clare Sheridan (1885-1970), English sculptor and writer. Small 4to, 1 page (edges torn an frayed). N.p., n.d., n.y. "It was in a room over the Hell Hole that Eugene O'Neill once made an effort to seclude himself and write undisturbed... there he was, occasionally peeking out of the open window%u2014and hearing discussions on the sidewalk below... [At my last dance, the beautiful Clare Sheridan and I were to lead the Grand March...]"
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SKINNER, Otis American author and actor. Interesting A.L.S. discussing a possible production of Joan of Arc. 3 pages, 12mo. Hudson Theater, New York, ca. 1908.
1858-1942 "...Regarding the Joan of Arc play you mention I doubt if it be of use to (?). He...must be thoroughly familiar with our old version as that was played originally in Paris by Bernhardt. The subject has been used very often. Southern and Marlowe had a play on its subject last year (1907)..."
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CHEROKEE NATION. ROSS, Will P. 19th century chief of the Cherokee Nation; son of John Ross. Laws of the Cherokee Nation. 8vo, original old sheep, leather label (worn, inner hinge repaired.) St. Louis, (1875).
Signed inscription on the front endpaper: "To Genl J.P.C. Shauk With the Compliments of Will P. Ross, Principal Chief."
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WILSON, John (a.k.a. Christopher North) Scottish poet, essayist and critic; friend of Wordsworth, Southey, Coleridge and de Quincey. A.L.S. requesting that the recipient of the letter advise a group attending his forthcoming lecture "not to give any detailed report of what I say... I hope they will grant this request and will not think that I am in any way interfering with their intentions or duties..."
1785-1854 Together with a magnificent 11 1/2" x 8 1/2" mezzotint portrait of Wilson as professor ofmoral philosophy in the University of Edinburgh, and a small mezzotint as Christopher North in his sporting jacket.
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YOUNG, Art. American radical cartoonist and writer. Powerful original pen-and-ink drawing, entitled "Off the Key," on the theme of American imperialism. 16" x 18". Ca. 1917.
1886-1943 A "Conference of Ministers" consisting of a dozen or so well-dressed men is shown here asa choir of sorts, each member of which holds the sheet music for a tune called "Blessed are the War Makers," which they are all vigorously singing. A lone weak and gagged figure stands in the left foreground holding the torn and crumpled libretto of another tune: "Blessed are the Peace Makers."
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DAVIS, Richard Harding. Inscribed vintage 3 3/4" x 5 1/4" half-portrait photo showing Davis in military wear. Mounted on a 6 1/4" x 8 1/4" matte, in the bottom margin of which appears a full autograph. N.p., ca. 1900.

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CARTOON ART -- Saunders and Woggon Original pen-and-ink daily newspaper comic-strip panel, by Allen Saunders and Elmer Woggon, featuring the underworld characters Snapper and Horseface (who have kidnapped Cupcake De Vine), vs. Police Chief Badger and a hero named Brawnski. 20 3/4" x 6 1/2" (vertical fold down middle).
Syndicated by Publishers Syndicate, the panel was published Oct. 29, 1946, and was signed "Saundersand Woggon" for publication. There is also an inscription in the top margin: "Best Regards to... Allen Saunders and Elmer Woggon 1947."
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DUNSANY, Lord. Irish novelist and poet Delightful A.L.S. offering travel advice (and more) to the recipient, who wishes to make a pilgrimage to the home of John Millington Synge, the great Irish poet. 6 pages, 16mo, on personal stationery. Meath County, Ireland, n.d., n.y.
"...The nearest I have been to Synge's country is Dundoran, which is on the West Coast... You had better call A.E. in Dublin...and he would give you all the information you want and even if he doesn't you will have seen a greater poet than Synge and seen him while still alive...and if you want to see a poet certainly unknown when last in Manchester, probably unknow still,m come & see me..."
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DAVIS, Richard Harding. Autograph Letter, signed "RHD", written to accompany the manuscript of part of a play he is writing (not included). 1 page, 12mo, on personal stationery. Northcastle, N.Y., Jan. 11, n.y.
1864-1916 "Here is the new scene. It is the third, and I cannot give you any more, so, work hard onwhat you have and try to believe it might be worse. I like this scene best of the three and I hope you will coach Miss L. in it. I look forward to joining you the middle of next week, and will remain by you until we open in gay New York..."
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HAITI -- Alexandre Sabès Pétion. Haitian general and politician; president of independent republic in southern Haiti. A.D.S., authorizing the Administrator General of Finances to accept payment of 133 gourdes for a house to be purchased by the bearer. 4 pages (pages 2 and 3 are blank, and page 4 is an integral address leaf), 4to (several tears and small holes), on printed official letterhead. Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Oct. 14, 1815.
1770-1818 "Je vous invite, Citoyen Administrateur, a faire recevoir la Somme de cent trente trois gourdes et decrit moitie en argent et moitie en papier du Gouvernement, pour la moitie et premier comptant du prix reduit de la Maison Alisard, situe aux...rue de la Republique qu'il desire Achetter..."
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DANIELS, Josephus The Life of Woodrow Wilson.
1862-1948 Illus. 381 pages. Large 8vo, decorative cloth with photo of Wilson on cover. Privately printed: (1924). Fine. hardcover fine Presentation copy, signed and inscribed by Daniels on fly-leaf: "To . . . with the sincere regards of the author, Josephus Daniels, June 12, 1924." Included with the volume is a short T.L., signed by Daniels on News and Observer letterhead to a reader of the paper. 1 page (trimmed), Raleigh, North Carolina. Dec. 30th 1912. " . . .More and more the newspaper becomes the voice of the American people and in every campaign it is more what the paper says than what the orator says that determines the result . . ."
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FLYNN, Elizabeth Gurley American Communist party leader; veteran of the IWW, jailed for 3 years in 1952 for refusing to reveal the names of her comrades. A friendly A.L.S., to Art (Young), inviting him to dinner. 2 pages, 12mo. Bronx, Feb. 15, 1937.
1937 Signed "Elizabeth (Gurley Flynn)" : "Can you come with me to Arturo Giananvitti's house for dinner next Sunday...I wanted to talk several matters over with you and Arturo jointly so he proposed we come down for dinner, which I think will be very nice...we can explore Brooklyn together...I do hope you can come."
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CIVIL WAR ADMIRAL -- (Charles) Henry Haywood BELL American Rear Admiral and Civil War naval commander. Rare A.L.S. to a U.S. Army general, thanking him for his congratulatory note and inviting him or any of his lady friends to visit. 2 pages, small 8vo, on Commandant's Office Navy Yard stationery. New York, Aug. 8, 1866.
1808-1868 Signed in full at conclusion: "My dear General, I have read your kind note and thank you for your congratulations. It will give me great pleasure to recieve a visit from yourself, or any of your friends, particularly if they are Ladies. I shall be happy to see them on Thursday or Friday--as you may select--The best time to visit the yard is between 12 and 5 p.m..."
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CIVIL WAR GENERAL -- DIX, John Union Major General most remembered for his threats to shoot anyone hauling down the American flag, and his suppression of the bloody New York draft riots. An A.L.S. declining an invitation for that evening. 1 page, 8vo. N.p., Apr. 7, 1869.
1798-1879 "My dear...I had made all my arrangements to come to you this evening; but I am not quitewell, and am obliged to remain at home. I greatly regret it, and beg you will say so to Mrs...whom I hoped to have had the pleasure of seeing again after so long an interval. I am, Dear...John A. Dix, 7 April 1869, 9 p.m."
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CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE -- JOHNSON, Robert Ward A.N.S. requesting 1000 copies of Toombs' speech.
1860 1 page, thin oblong 8vo (slight stains along top margin). N.p. (most definately Arkansas to Washington D.C.), Jan. 31, 1860. Signed "R.W. Johnson": "Mr. Towers, I will take 1000 copies of Hon. R. Toombs' speech. R.W. Johnson, Jany. 31st/60." very good U.S. Senator from Arkansas 1853-1861, resigned to become a senator in the newly created Confederate States of America. Supported Robert Toombs for Confederate President over Jefferson Davis. The speech by Robert Toombs that Johnson requested was titled "Ordinance for Secession without Further Compromise." Toombs would make this dramatic speech before Congress which would be the rallying call for southern states rights and to persuade his constituants to leave the union.
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COONEY and NIEMAN Holmes vs. Cooney Tickets, signed.
1982 Original and complete $100 Heavyweight Championship tickets for the Holmes vs. Cooney fight atCaesar's Palace on Jun. 11, 1982. Don King and Tiffany Promotions. Signed on front over a color picture of the fighters by artist and creator of this item, Leroy Nieman. Signed "Cooney" on verso in a thick, sprawling hand in blue felt-tip ink. Scarce.
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KENNEDY ASSASSINATION -- John Connally Governor of Texas, wounded in the JFK assassination. T.Ms.S. An excerpt from the April 21, 1964 Warren Commission testimony of Governor Connally. 1 page, 4to, n.d. Fine.
1917-1993 Signed in full by Connally under his name. Also signed "Gerald Ford" in bottom right margin (Ford was a member of the Warren Commission): "Any rifle has a velocity that exceeds the speed of sound, and when I heard the sound of that first shot, that bullet had already reached where I was...the major wound that I took in the shoulder through the chest couldn't have been anything but the second shot"
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YOUNG, Art & DAVIS, Robert Signed photograph.
Fine 8" x 10" vintage black and white photograph by Robert Davis: a close-up of a mature Art Young smoking a little cigar and staring intently into the camera. Presented matted in original folder. Circa 1935. Presented "To Art Young" and signed "R.H. Davis" on the lower margin of the matte.
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KALTENBRUNNER, Ernst Head of Security Police under Himmler, tried at Nuremberg. Brief A.N.S. A routine certification written in German in pencil, with details concerning his rank and status typewritten in English underneath. 1 page, oblong small 4to. (Nuremberg), Sept. 6, 1945. A small black and white prison photo is included. Very good.
Signed "Kaltenbrunner" in pencil: "SS Obergruppenfuehrer, General d. Pol., Head of Security Police Under Himmler, On trial as a War criminal in Nuernberg on counts I, III and IV of the indictments.
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THOMPSON, James (CORNWALLIS, Charles - 1st MARQUIS) A.L.S. from James Thompson in England, to Catherine Coles in Virginia...
1798 discussing family, especially James and Jacob, both serving in India. Letter gives interesting details about Cornwallis, who is said to be "universally liked and has great influence throughout the Country [India]. 1 1/4 pages, folio (small tear at margin of second page, not affecting text). England, Sept. 9, 1798. British Field Marshall and Governor General in colonial India. paperback very good Signed in full by Thompson, written in a neat and elegant hand: "...Jacob does not talk of coming this way...he may make a Visit to Europe & America for two or three years meaning to return to India he was at the eve of Promotion & had been thanked by Lord Cornwallis for his service whilest he commanded the Detachment with the...Army...says he [Cornwallis] is above 6 foot 6 inches tall and square made...so that he must appear a very large man--he is universally liked & has great influence thoughout that Country..."
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GARLAND, Hamlin American author. A Daughter of the Middle Border. Frontis ports., illus., 405 pages, 8vo, pict. cloth (ex. lib.). New York, 1921.
1860-1940 Inscribed and signed in full on the flyleaf: "For Arthur M. Schlesinger (Sr.) with the compliments of the author. Hamlin Garland."
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MEISNER, Sandy Head drama coach of the Neighborhood Playhouse acting department. The Neighborhood Playhouse: Leaves from a Theatre Scrapbook, by Alice Lewisohn Crowley. 266 pages, 8vo, cloth, d.w. (slightly chipped at top of spine). New York, (1959).
A presentation copy, inscribed and signed in full on the flyleaf: "To...With kindest regards--Yours, Sandy Meisner."
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