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195284965s. l. 1952. Fine. s. l. ca 1952 21 x 27 cm une feuille Autograph letter signed by Jean Giono 8 lines in black ink addressed to Roger Nimier. Fold marks inherent to the mailing. ""Cher Nimier votre lettre expresse me surprend. On vous a adressé un texte par paquet recommandé il y a quelques jours. La suite vous parviendra. C'est intitulé : Angelo à Milan. Dites moi si vous l'avez reçu et si ça vous va. L'amitié. Jean Giono."" Dear Nimier your express letter surprises me. We sent you a text by registered parcel a few days ago. The continuation will reach you. It's entitled: Angelo à Milan. Tell me if you received it and if it suits you. In friendship. Jean Giono. A very visual letter bearing Jean Giono's handsome signature. unknown
194975708Venise Venice 1949. Fine. Venise Venice 13 septembre 1949 17.40 x 13.80 cm une carte postale Autograph postcard signed by Jean Hélion addressed to Raymond Queneau written in blue ink on the verso of a color reproduction of an old engraving depicting the Palio race on the Piazza del Campo in Siena. Marginal lacks and creases. ""Ne vous ayant trouvés ni à Sienna ni en Calabre ni au Harris-Bar ce sont les Rousset je crois que je ramène samedi prochain ! . Nous avons fait un tour invraisemblable Sicile incluse et je reviens remonté à claquer."" ""Not having found you either in Siena nor in Calabria nor at the Harris-Bar I think it's the Roussets that I'm bringing back next Saturday! . We took an incredible trip Sicily included and I'm coming back bursting with energy."" unknown
195584466Capri 1955. Fine. Capri s. d. circa 1955 15 x 10.50 cm une carte postale Autograph postcard signed by Jean Paulhan 30 lines written in blue ink on the verso of a photographic reproduction showing a view of Capri addressed to publisher Felia Leal notably of the work ""Paroles transparentes"" a work by Jean Paulhan illustrated by Georges Braque. She also wrote children's tales. Jean Paulhan shares his mixed impressions of Italy its landscapes and monuments: ""Il faut renoncer aux paysages trop beaux.Pour les églises et les monuments la meilleure solution je crois serait d'y jeter un coup d'oeil de bien recevoir le choc et puis s'en aller. L'attention affaiblit tout."" ""One must give up landscapes that are too beautiful.For churches and monuments the best solution I believe would be to glance at them receive the shock properly and then leave. Attention weakens everything."" unknown
194562650Paris 1945. Fine. Paris n.d. circa 1945 13.60 x 21 cm une page sur une feuille Autograph letter signed by Jean Paulhan to an author written in black ink. Date at the top of the letter signature at the bottom of the letter. NRF paper. Central fold caused by mailing. Jean Paulhan wrote this letter to thank his correspondent for his suggestion. He informs him that he has sent it to the Director of French Letters Claude Morgan. unknown
192384822Pantelleria 1923. Fine. Pantelleria 22 Juin 1923 21 x 27 cm deux pages sur un feuillet Autograph letter dated and signed by Jean-Baptiste Charcot known as Commandant Charcot on Pourquoi pas letterhead 56 lines written in blue ink on a single leaf recto-verso addressed to his friend Raymond Hovasse. Folds from mailing ink faded. Adverse weather conditions prolonged a Mediterranean cruise that was initially meant to last only four days: ""Mais comme la caractérisation de cette croisière depuis que nous avons quitté la Provence est le coup de vent qui dure trois jours puis 1 jour de calme et de nouveau 3 jours de vent nous travaillons 1 jour et tachons de nous abriter qq. part pendant les 3 mauvais. Et cela peut durer longtemps ainsi."" The explorer nevertheless found some interest in this navigation disrupted and made difficult by the weather: ""Par ailleurs notre tournée n'a pas manqué de charme l'Orient en a toujours mais ce sale temps l'a empêché probablement d'être aussi fructueuse qu'elle aurait pu l'être le temps parce qu'il va falloir songer au retour."" This voyage also gave Jean-Baptiste Charcot the opportunity to become better acquainted with his friend and his family: ""J'ai été tout particulièrement enchanté d'avoir l'honneur et le plaisir d'être présenté à votre femme et de connaître vos gosses et d'entrer ainsi un peu dans votre vie familiale j'ai été également très heureux de vous avoir pendant qq heures à bord de nouveau."" which he hoped to repeat if the sea deities remained favorable: "". si le bateau reste jeune. si tous les maîtres de la mer me permettent de continuer."" Upon his return to Paris the navigator promised to intercede on his behalf and was confident that his efforts would be rewarded: "". je serais bien étonné si je n'obtenais pas satisfaction."" unknown
196767959Lagorce 1967. Fine. Lagorce 27 Décembre 1967 13.50 x 9 cm une carte postale Autograph postcard signed by Jean-Clarence Lambert addressed to Georges Raillard from the mas de La Rouvière on Monday December 27 1967. Six lines in ballpoint pen on the verso of a postcard depicting the village of Lagorge in Ardèche sending his best wishes for the holidays to Georges Raillard then director of the French Institute of Barcelona and his wife Alice. unknown
28702The second Earl and first Marquis of Camden served as lord lieutenant of Ireland 1795-98 secretary of war and twice president of the council; later he was chancellor of Cambridge University. Free-franked front portion of envelope 5" X 3½" Leven Oaks England 1832 January 12. Near fine. Bold red circular postal cancellation. Addressed entirely in Jeffreys' hand and signed simply "Camden" at lower left. A handsome piece. unknown
1931018664Washington DC: Jenkins Laboratories / C. Francis Jenkins 1931. First Edition . Brown Cloth. Near Fine. 9 1/4" Tall. Many Photographs. 273 Pp. Brown Cloth Embossed. Important Autobiography By An Inventor Prominent In The Development Of Television And Other Technological Innovations. First Edition. Near Fine. Nicely Inscribed To Mr. And Mrs Rudolph Forster "In Appreciation Of A Long-Time Friendship" And Signed And Dated By The Author 1/15/32. "Rudolph Forster Was Executive Clerk And Administrative Officer In Charge Of Executive Papers At The White House Until His Death In 1943. He Had Piled Up Nearly Fifty Years Of Service To Eight Presidents. His Job Was To Remind The President That A Bill For Example Must Be Acted Upon In A Certain Amount Of Time Or That By Law He Must Fill A Vacancy Within A Definite Period. He Was Also Responsible For The 'Orderly Handling Of Documents' And Supervision Of The Large Clerical Staff. He Was The Most Important Permanent Official At The White House. " -Off The Record With F.D.R. Rutgers University Press 1958. "Rudolph Is A Man Without Faults." - Franklin D. Roosevelt As Cited In That Book P. 140. An Especially Interesting Association Between This Important Invention And A Pillar Of Federal Administration During The Period That Began Without Radio Or Telecommunications But Ended With Their Emergence As Bastions Of Democracy. <br/> <br/> Jenkins Laboratories / C. Francis Jenkins hardcover
25814Austrian-American opera singer who appeared at the Metropolitan Opera from 1921 to 1932 and at the Vienna State Opera from 1912 to 1935; she starred in the title role at the North American premiere of Puccini's "Turandot" in 1926. Thin large "with best wishes / Maria Jeritza" in light black fountain pen on a pristine pink 6" X 3 3/4" autograph album leaf n.p. n.y. Very good. Although it could be bolder still a large and easily readable example. No place or year indicated but from the collection of noted collector Preston Sawyer 1899-1968 California journalist and historical writer who obtained this in San Francisco around 1930. unknown
2020123Very Good. Measures 8 x 10 inches glossy finish <br/><br/>Jerry Maren was the Lollipop Kid part of the Lollipop Guild with the Munchkins in the film "The Wizard of Oz". A versatile performer he went on the perform as Little Oscar for the Oscar Mayer meat company and as Mayor McCheese and The Hamburglar for McDonalds Corp. He also had a walk-on in a "Seinfeld" episode. This photograph is a color print boldly inscribed " To Renae - / Jerry Maren / Lollipop / Kid " in black ink and undersigned by Marcella Krienzler who was married to Emil Kranzler one of the village Munchkins. Note: likely signed after Emil's death in 1993 at a convention at the OzCot in Chesterton Indiana. unknown
6010Very Good. Measures 8 x 10 inches glossy finish <br/><br/>Jerry Maren was the Lollipop Kid part of the Lollipop Guild with the Munchkins in the film "The Wizard of Oz". A versatile performer he went on the perform as Little Oscar for the Oscar Mayer meat company and as Mayor McCheese and The Hamburglar for McDonalds Corp. He also had a walk-on in a "Seinfeld" episode. This photograph is a color print of the Lollipop Guild boldly signed " Jerry Maren / Lollipop Kid " in black ink and undersigned by Marcella Krienzler who was married to Emil Kranzler one of the village Munchkins. Note: likely signed after Emil's death in 1993 at a convention at the OzCot in Chesterton Indiana. unknown
0010425MGM / UA. Very Good. Octavo fine in white plastic case. <br/><br/>Jerry Maren was the Lollipop Kid part of the Lollipop Guild with the Munchkins in the film "The Wizard of Oz". A versatile performer he went on the perform as Little Oscar for the Oscar Mayer meat company and as Mayor McCheese and The Hamburglar for McDonalds Corp. He also had a walk-on in a "Seinfeld" episode. Maren was the last surviving cast member from the 1939 film. This photograph is boldly signed " Jerry / Maren / Lollipop / Kid " in black ink and undersigned by Marcella Krienzler who was married to Emil Kranzler one of the village Munchkins. Also signed by Mary Ellen St. Aubin co-owner of The Midget Club in Chicago with her Munchkin husband Parnell First Trumpeter Karl Slover; Townswoman/dancer Margaret Pellegrini and Anna Mrs. Frank Cucksey Mitchell Note: likely signed after Emil's death in 1993 at a convention at the OzCot in Chesterton Indiana. MGM / UA unknown
1902761281902. Fine. s. d. ca 1902 11.20 x 17.80 cm 2 pages 1/2 sur un double feuillet Autograph letter signed by Job addressed to publisher H. Simonis Empis. Two and a half pages on a double sheet. Fold inherent to mailing. Interesting letter in which the illustrator proposes to the publisher to publish ""an album whose success he guarantees"": ""It concerns a small novel for children whose text would be done by Montorgueil and which would be as thrilling as possible . All the characters would be penny toys."" This refers to Liline et Frérot : au pays des joujoux which would finally be published by Boivin & Cie. unknown
38061This Knight's Cross-winning Luftwaffe ace was a night fighter recording 34 victories in more than 200 missions. PS 3½" X 5" n.p. n.y. Fine. Modern reproduction of a WW2-era black and white snapshot of Johnen in uniform and wearing his Knight's Cross emerging from his plane's cockpit. In a light area along the top he has rubberstamped in blue "Mit dem Fliegergruss / 'Hals- und Beinbruch'" With the flyer's greeting "break a leg" approximately and in a light area at lower right he signs and inscribes in black ballpoint: "Wm Johnen / Hpmn. & Kdr. / illegible / III.N.J.G. 6." With original envelope addressed in Johnen's hand. unknown
42283This famed California isolationist and progressive helped found the Progressive Party in 1912 and was chosen Theodore Roosevelt's running mate on that ticket in the 1912 presidential election; he served California as its 23rd governor 1911-17 and senator 1917-45. TNS 1p 8" X 10½" Washington DC 25 April 1919. Addressed to S.R. Gaines. Very good. Some offsetting perhaps from long-ago newsprint contact with faint age toning and minor edgewear. On "United States Senate / Committee on Military Affairs" letterhead Johnson complies with an autograph request signing large and bold in full. Accompanied by a superb original 8½" X 6½" glossy black-and-white news agency photograph a closeup of cigar-chomping Johnson and another conferring. Newsprint text tipped to verso dates the image 9 July 1945 titles it "At Charter Hearing" and describes the scene: "At ratification hearing on the United Nations charter which opened today in Washington Senator Hiram Johnson of Cal. and Senator Tom Connally of Texas." Less than one month later -- on the same day the U.S. dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima -- Johnson died. unknown
39622Secretary of War Harry H. Woodring's Assistant Secretary of War 1937-40 felt betrayed when President Roosevelt didn't appoint him to the cabinet after Woodring's resignation in 1940 -- but when President Truman's first Secretary of Defense James V. Forrestal resigned in 1948 he became this country's second Secretary of Defense in 1949 only serving until 1950 when he resigned and paved the way for the illustrious George C. Marshall. Printed DS 3pp rectos only 8" X 12½" n.p. 1937. Very good. Lightly edgeworn with faint single horizontal fold at center; stapled at upper left. Marked "FUTURE RELEASE / Please Note Date" in red at top of first page the War Department press release is summarized at top: 'This address of The Honorable Louis Johnson The Assistant Secretary of War to be made at the Armistice Day Ceremonies at the National Memorial Amphitheater Arlington National Cemetery Virginia on November 11 1937." Johnson's speech begins "Another year has passed. Again we have stood in devout silence before the tomb of our Unknown Soldier. Again we have held communion with his immortal soul" and is a touching patriotic address that discusses at some length the U.S.'s military readiness in the face of turmoil in Europe. In a blank portion at upper right of the first page he boldly pens "Louis Johnson / The Assistant Sec of War" in blue ink. Very attractive and highly unusual in this form. unknown
25132First Lady. Signed initials Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Phoenix Arizona on 28 May 1968. 5-cent "Plant for a More Beautiful America" and 1-cent "Andrew Jackson" stamp at upper right. Near the center just below the postal cancellation Johnson boldly pens a large "LBJ" in black ballpoint. Signed in person by the First Lady at the opening of a new post office in Phoenix -- this and the stamp honoring her passion for conservation programs make this a relevant cover for Johnson. unknown
36505The freckled red-haired American golden boy of numerous films of the 1940s and '50s -- most memorably "Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo" 1944 and "The Caine Mutiny" 1954 -- continued appearing in films and on television into the 1980s. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. circa 1960. Very good. Faint inoffensive tape stain at each corner. Glossy head-and-shoulders portrait of Johnson in suit and tie facing right head turned toward the camera and grinning slyly left hand on cheek. In a light area at lower left he inscribes and signs huge and bold: "To Don -- / Kindest regards -- / Van Johnson" in thickish dark blue ink. An outstanding vintage example. unknown
1993049878New York City Ny: Hyperion Books 1993. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 232 Pp. Blue Cloth Spine Gilt; Black Boards; Blue-Gray Endpapers. First Printing Indicated 1993. Fine In Fine Dust Jacket; Faint Vertical Crease On Left Free Side Of Title Page. Signed By Both Illustrators On The Title Page Additionally Signed By Both On Half Title Page Next To An Illustration Of The Witch Offering An Apple With Their Greeting "Call Medicare Honey If This Disagrees With You". <br/> <br/> Hyperion Books hardcover
1990033974New York: Lyle Stuart 1990. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Xi 428 Pp. Blue Cloth Spine Over White Boards. Near Fine In Near Fine Dj Not Price Clipped Very Lightly Used Except For Some Dog-Eared Pages And Pencil Notes By Actress Marjorie Lord Whose Daughter The Actress Anne Archer Was Associated With Scientology; Also With A Note From Archer's Daughter To Lord. <br/> <br/> Lyle Stuart hardcover
18692This American missionary spent much of his life in India and authored works such as "How to Be a Transformed Person" 1951. TLS 1p 6" X 9½" Clifton Springs NY 1940 December 17. Addressed to John Leiser. Very good. A couple of minor paper clip rust marks else fine. Comments on the Ashram Movement and a budding mystic movement in New York begun by Dr. J. Holme Smith. ".the Ashram Movement in America is in such an embryonic state that it is difficult to see which one is going to be worth while. unknown
1913024866London: G. Bell & Sons 1913. First Edition . Half Blue Morocco. Near Fine. 8 5/8" Tall. Frontispiece of Marie Tempest. 100 Pp 1 Pp Advt. At End. Bound In Half Blue Morocco Over Cloth Boards Top Edge Gilt Raised Bands On Spine Hand Marbled End Papers. Front Cover And Half Title Bound In Rear Cover Lacking. Inscribed On Half-Title By Henry Arthur Jones To U S Actress Dorothy Gish "Dear Miss Dorothy Gish In Memory Of Pleasant Afternoons With You And Your Crossed Out Mr. Rennie In New York Faithfully Yours Henry Arthur Jones Oct 16 /25". Jones Met Gish When He Traveled To The U S In 1920/1921 And Met Many Stars At The Lasky Corp; He Renewed That Friendship When Gish Was Filming "Nell Gwynn" In 1926 And Was Reportedly Quite Taken With Her. See Taking The Curtain Call P. 295. <br/> <br/> G. Bell & Sons unknown
40669The son of noted Baptist minister Rev. Horatio G. Gates 1777-1853 was a Pennsylvania attorney and state senator known as an advocate of religious liberty; an antiquarian at heart he long served as foreign corresponding secretary of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. Partly-printed DS 1p 7 3/4" X 9 3/4" Philadelphia PA 1852 November 8. Very good. Strong original folds not weakened; mounting traces on verso. Attractive partly-printed document with large circular seal of this organization at top. Notifies Major G.H. Crossman that at the organization's November 8th meeting he was named an honorary member. Blank portions filled in by Jones in brown ink with his bold interesting script. Large bold signature at the close. unknown
199081162s. l.: S. n. 1990. Fine. S. n. s. l. s. d. circa 1990 11 x 7.50 cm une feuille Printed visiting card of Jorge Amado on which he has added a few words probably for his friend and translator of his works into French Alice Raillard: ""Com un abraza cordial do Jorge Amado."" Handsome copy. S. n. unknown
199579512Fortaleza 1995. Fine. Fortaleza 29 Novembre 1995 15 x 10.50 cm une carte postale Autograph postcard dated and signed with 8 lines by Jorge Amado addressed to his friend Alice Raillard translator of his works into French and to her husband the art critic Georges Raillard on the verso of a photograph of a beach in Fortaleza. Handsome copy. unknown
