TALLEY, Marion (1906-83)Biblio.com
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13933This American opera coloratura soprano's debut in 1926 at age 19 made her the youngest prima donna to premiere at the Metropolitan Opera as gilda in Verdi's "Rigoletto" and briefly made her the toast of the town -- heard on the radio and seen and heard in some of the first short sound films; but her decline was just as meteoric as her rise and her career fizzled and sputtered afterward. PS Peyton 8" X 10" n.p. 1926 May 10. Fine. Formal half-length portrait of the 19-year-old star boldly signed and dated in black ink in a light area near the bottom. Dated about three months after her February 17 1926 debut. unknown
31373This Massachusetts politician was named acting governor 1874-75 when the current governor won a Senate election but he lost the next election; in 1878 he was elected serving until 1880. Bold signature in brown heavy stock 3" X 2" card n.p. n.y. Fine. Mounting traces on verso. Accompanied by an unsigned leaflet "Veto of the Liquor License Bill" small 8vo 4 3/4" X 8" 4pp published by The Grand Division of Massachusetts in 1874. Very good. Minor mounting traces along margin of last page not affecting text. Text of one of Governor Talbot's best-known acts his veto of legislation to repeal the state's prohibition law. An interesting pair. unknown
42879This famed Dutch violinist played for and served as concertmaster for a wide variety of American orchestras including the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra. Large and bold signature in ink on a 3½" X 2½" slip neatly mounted to heavy stock card n.p. n.y. AMQ unsigned on a matching slip n.p. n.d. both bear pencilled 1904 date on verso. Both near fine. The unsigned Autograph Musical Quotation consists of two lines being several bars of music which he identifies below as "Beethoven Violin concerto." Tak played first violin with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra from 1903 to 1905 when he penned this excerpt from the Violin Concerto in D major which became one of Beethoven's best-known violin concertos. An attractive example. unknown
25087Italian operatic singer who debuted in New York in 1947. PS Abresch 5" X 7" n.p. 1953 n.d. Very good. Lovely closeup portrait boldly signed and dated at upper right in dark green. Scarce. unknown
27456Wife and "right hand man" of "Mr. Republican" Robert A. Taft 1889-1953. influential Ohio senator and son of President William Howard Taft; Robert Jr. was son of Martha and Robert and also served Ohio as U.S. senator. PS 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. 1955. Very good. Handsome glossy print of renowned Canadian photographer Yousuf Karsh's portrait of Robert A. Taft signed on the white lower margin by Martha Taft and at upper left in a grey background area by son Robert Jr. who adds "Wish Best Wishes." Accompanied by a TLS from Martha Taft's long-time assistant Darrah Dunham Wunder 1p 6" X 7½" Cincinnati OH 1955 January 30. Addressed to Gerald L. Arnholt. Near fine. Mrs. Taft suffered a paralyzing stroke in 1949 leaving only her right arm without paralysis; Wunder moved in with the family to help tend to her. In this moving letter to an admirer she recounts the situation and this photograph. In part: "Mrs. Taft is still too ill to write letters. She did manage to sign her name to the photograph of the Senator I am sending you. I also had young Bob autograph it up in the left hand corner. You may remember that Bob Jr. is in the Ohio Legislature having been elected last Fall. He ran 3600 votes ahead of the ticket although it was the first time he had ever been a candidate. Mrs. Taft had a gall bladder operation last September and her recovery is very slow. She now sits up for an hour or two a day but is far from well. We all appreciate the high tribute you pay Senator Taft. He was a wonderful person and it is very difficult to be reconciled to his loss." Signed in full. A most unusual and uncommon portrait -- quite scarce in itself even unsigned as an original Karsh print -- made even more unusual by the signatures of Taft's wife and son. A delightful piece of Ohio history. unknown
19350349531935. 1st Edition . No Binding. Very Good. Undated Small Sheet From A Notebook Signed "Yours Truly- Lorado Taft Mch 17-'35". <br/> <br/> unknown
22622Missouri's long-time senator 1952-77 was always considered presidential timbre; the first U.S. Air Force secretary 1947-50 he was naturally also considered a champion of the military -- and of large budget appropriations for the military. Bold signature in black fineline heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1969 July 11. Near fine. Nice example from one often found in Autopen. Accompanied by a choice 8½" X 6½" original 1947 news agency glossy photograph -- itself scarce -- showing Symington being sworn in as Secretary of the Air Force by Justice Fred Vinson. unknown
40479This colorful and influential editor and journalist -- brother of General Electric president Gerard Swope -- won a Pulitzer prize for his World War One coverage; he edited the New York World from 1920 to 1929. TLS 12pp rectos only 8" X 10¼" Washington DC 1918 January 23. Addressed "To the Council New York World" -- though Swope crosses this out in pencil and adds "Dear RP" publisher Ralph Pulitzer eldest son of Joseph Pulitzer and himself a highly influential journalist. Very good. All 12 pages of this lengthy missive have been neatly tipped together along the left margin the whole of which was affixed into one of Swope's personal scrapbooks since removed. Late in 1916 Swope authored several articles collecting titled "Inside the German Empire" which earned him the 1917 Pulitzer Prize for reporting -- which must have impressed President Woodrow Wilson mightily for only months later Swope writes this detailed report to the editorial board of his employer newspaper of which he would soon become editor. Writing "Confidential" in the upper left corner of the first page he opens with an auspicious "The president asked me to come to see him yesterday. I was with him almost an hour. It was most enlightening." The remainder of the report is a detailed frank and flattering look at Wilson and his conduct of World War One. Swope obviously made a carbon copy of this report one to mail and the other to keep. This is his retained copy although the first two leaves are the originals and leaves three through twelve the carbons. He signs this copy in full and boldly at the close and throughout the text are original non-carbon additions deletions and corrections in ink. Two heavy stock scrapbook margins in which Swope describes the content in thick blue pencil are also present each roughly 10" X 3" and provide interesting background. These read: "This was written after I had been in Washington for several months assigned there to ' the administration out of the water' if I thought things were going badly. The World was a strong Wilson paper which would have given extra force to the attack NY in the Boston / Phila. No one were to use my dispatch if critical" adding in regular pencil "Waddell Catchings of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce had announced that "we had lost the war." A fascinating letter -- whether it saw light of day in any published form is unknown. Also accompanied by a superb unusual glossy 9" X 7" news agency photograph International News Photo a fine image showing a smiling Swope standing with General Eisenhower and two others. Original mimeographed paper label affixed to verso which dates this scene 9 September 1947 titles it "Swope Decorated for War Services" and describes it: "James F. Byrnes former U.S. Secretary of State indulges in a bit of good-natured ribbing after General of the Army Dwight D. Eisenhower had presented the Medal for Merit to Herbert Bayard Swope right in a ceremony at the War Department. Looking on are Gen. Eisenhower and Bernard M. Baruch second from right. Mr. Swope was honored for 'exceptionally meritorious conduct in performance of outstanding services in World War II.' unknown
19924Presbyterian clergyman who was cited for heresy in 1874 and became more popular thereafter. AQS 1p 5¼" X 2½" n.p. 1878 January 9. Very good. Minor mounting trace on verso. Bold "Great Truths heal the discords / which small ideas create" boldly penned in brown ink signed and dated. Attractive. unknown
21958Presbyterian clergyman who was cited for heresy in 1874 and became more popular thereafter. ANS 1p 5" X 6" Chicago IL 1884 May 19. Addressed to Mr. Mason. Very good. Mild age toning. On odd lined stationery imprinted with his 403 Superior Street address Swing notes "with a sad kind of interest the letter from Bateman. It is to be regretted that such a thoughtful scholar was called so soon from our country and his friends." Intriguing and cryptic. Bold and attractive. unknown
22632This memorable Presbyterian clergyman and educator in Chicago who was cited for some of his heretical forward-thinking beliefs in1874 was acquitted and resigned to found his own Central Church becoming more popular thereafter and publishing several books of his views. Choice content ALS 1p 5" X 8" n.p. n.d. Addressed to L.U. Fleckler. Very good. Mild age toning and inoffensive abrasion near top margin. Interesting reply seemingly penned shortly after the famed trial reading in part: ".superstition has caused more injury because it has been more universal and perpetual. Skepticism is of later times and has not affected the masses but superstition has had a wide sway always. Which will harm more the next hundred years I cannot state. I think skepticism will. Men will believe too little instead of too much." Nicely penned in brown ink. unknown
21719Under Eisenhower's postmaster general 1953-61 the entire postal system was overhauled. Handsome signature in bold blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1972 March 4. Fine. With original envelope. Accompanied by a superb uncommon 7" X 9" glossy original news agency photograph International News Photos of 1955 an informal head-and-shoulders closeup captioned "Postmaster General Arthur Summerfield tells reporters at Lowry Air Force Base press conference of President Eisenhower's approval of an administration effort to raise postal rates." Near fine. A choice signature and an outstanding vintage photograph. unknown
36132This prominent Boston businessman and partner in the import/export firm Sullivan and Barbour may have been the son of the Revolutionary War general John Sullivan according to some sources though other evidence suggests not; he was also secretary of the United States Land Company and other similar concerns; his wife Marian Dix 1802-60 was sister of General John A. Dix and a noted composer best known for her hit song "The Blue Juniata"; together the Sullivans were well-known Boston socialites. ALS 1p integral address leaf 7 3/4" X 9 3/4" Washington DC 1865 March 13. Addressed to Brigadier General Edward A. Wild 1825-91 commander of the famed black infantry brigade popularly known as "Wild's African Brigade." Near fine. Wild married Sullivan's daughter Frances Ellen in 1855. Sullivan writes to his son-in-law in part: "I commend to your acquaintance & regard my friend Geo. May Powell Esq of the Internal Revenue Department; who is the son of an excellent and lamented friend of mine. Mr P. has attracted attention and favor in the highest quarters by his very able writings upon finance & taxation -- and for his superior genius as an inventor of note and his many excellencies as a gentleman a christian." Powell 1835-1905 was a statistician with the U.S. Treasury Department during the Civil War after which he became a noted social reformer philanthropist publisher "Bible geographer" involving his travels through Egypt and Palestine and inventor. An intriguing item from this Boston noteworthy to his famed son-in-law regarding a renowned Renaissance man of the day. Interestingly Sullivan writes just after the end of the Civil War and about one month after Abraham Lincoln's famed visit to Richmond shortly before his assassination -- Wild's men were among those troops who witnessed this event. Since this letter was given to Powell who could have read it rather than sent my mail it's not cancelled it's formal with the father-in-law addressing his son-in-law as "My dear General.". unknown
16443Stiff television host whose pioneering "Ed Sullivan Show" 1948-71 served as a springboard for many stars. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Informal matte finish smiling pose with suitcoat draped over shoulder nicely inscribed "Hi Norman" and signed. unknown
1390096556.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
36264This bestselling Iowa-born novelist always returned to her roots in such renowned works as "The Folks" 1934 and other Midwest classics. TNS 1p heavy stock 5½" X 3¼" postal card Cedar Falls IA 1937 September 20. Addressed to Owen Davies Bookseller. Very good. Brief note on manila stock to a Chicago bibliopole reading in part: "Thanks very much for your cards in regard to the two Grant books. However I have succeeded in finding both of them since I made the request." Beneath her bold signature in black ink she also adds "Mrs. F.R. Nuhn." Presumably Suckow needed these books for research on an upcoming book. An interesting attractive example. unknown
14140The Irish director of the publishing firm Methuen Ltd. was also a prolific poet Dublin Days novelist Sea Wall The Open Sky and short story writer The English Captain Darling Tom. ALS 2pp 7" X 9" Invernessshire Scotland 1931 July 20. Addressed to Mr. Trevelyan. Near fine. "I am very glad indeed to hear that you were interested in The Garden." Requests U.S. stamps to return a signed book: "This must sound a Scottish request -- the infection of place perhaps. unknown
1921037038Oxford: Basil Blackwell 1921. Soft cover. Fair. 12mo. 31 pages. SIGNED Softcover in green wrappers with title on white label pasted to front cover. Binding is worn. Some soiling to rear cover. Foxing to white label pastedown. There is a two inch split at headcap of spine. Text is foxed. Signed by the author on the inside of the front cover along with an inscription to Miss Joan Keigin along with two verses of handwritten poetry beneath the inscription. We're not sure if the poetry has been published but we can not find another copy of it and it does not appear printed in this volume. The first line reads "When I was as high as that." The second stanza mentioned J. M. Synge. Scarce. <br/> <br/> Basil Blackwell paperback
27019The younger brother of Johann Jr. "The Waltz King" Strauss and Josef Strauss with whom he formed the renowned Strauss Orchestra that dominated Vienna's light music scene for decades and child of Johann Strauss Sr. "The Father of the Waltz" was himself a noted conductor and respected composer. AMuQS 1p 3½" X 2½" n.p. n.y. 1901. Very good. Faintly age toned; barely visible mounting trace at corners. Strauss was apparently asked for a snippet from an original composition for at the center of this heavy card he has affixed a 2¼" X 1" slip bearing three small neatly penned measures from an unidentified composition -- likely a waltz as it notes 3/4 time. Below this slip Strauss signs large and bold. An unusual most attractive item. unknown
29099Austrian-born French composer renowned for his fifty operettas which include "The Chocolate Soldier" 1909 filmed in 1941. Bold sloppy signature in blue fountain pen 4½" X 4" slip Stoll 1930 March 13. Very good. Quite minor mounting traces on verso. On specially prepared "The Autograph Collection of / Howes Norris Jr." letterhead. Nice example of this uncommon signature. unknown
20954The Bureau of Standards was based on a report and bill drafted by this noted University of Chicago physicist; the bill passed in 1901 and Stratton became its first director a position he held until 1923 turning the fledgling organization into a renowned research center; he then capped off his career as president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1923-30. Partly-printed ADS 1p 6½" X 2 3/4" Washington DC 1923 July 18. Near fine. Usual perforated cancellation not affecting signature. Check drawn on The Riggs National Bank with handsome engraved vignette at left made out to C.G. Peters in the amount of thirty dollars. Bold and handsome. unknown
1981049281Bobbs-Merrill Co 1981. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 165 Pp. Red Cloth Gilt. First Printing. Very Near Fine In Very Near Fine Price-Clipped Dust Jacket. Inscribed By Storm To "My Friend Jane" Who Was The Late Jane Withers Also An Actress. <br/> <br/> Bobbs-Merrill Co hardcover
31143The dean of Columbia Law School went on to serve as attorney general under Coolidge before joining the U.S. Supreme Court as associate justice 1925-41 and chief justice 1941-46. Partly-printed AMS 4pp 5 3/4" X 9¼" Englewood NJ 1913 November 24. Very good. "Who's Who in America" questionnaire filled out entirely in Stone's hand starting with full name occupation address birthdate and going into education marital status professional associations clubs etc. Most printed questions bear brief responses and a few namely military record and list of books written did not apply and were left blank. Truly unique a fascinating and exceptionally early biographical record by the future chief justice. Accompanied by a striking 6" X 8" steel engraving of Stone. Fine. unknown
28748This Revolutionary War patriot acted on Washington's behalf to secure large lots of land in the District of Columbia area before the center of government was formally established there then served as the first secretary of the navy 1798-1801. ALS 1p 7 3/4" X 10½" n.p. n.y. Addressed to JOHN TEMPLEMAN a Georgetown merchant associated with Stoddert in various land enterprises. Very good. Mildly age toned with binding traces down left edge not affecting text. Interesting if cryptic details on some Georgetown real estate dealings in Stoddert's usual difficult script reading in part: "Col Burrows has commenced 3 Houses on two lots which Scot will not transfer without a person to get two lots already divided to him in the sale square. these are No. 9 & 10. Pray then send an order to Forrest to transfer to Scot these two lots. As for the rest -- I believe the business is not to be settled without a Law suit -- a Law suit which will not end during the lives of the Parties who commence it." One Stoddert letter to Templeman in the federal archives concerns different investors interested in Georgetown real estate; though undated it likely dates from late 1804 -- which time period is also likely for this letter which is otherwise dated simply "Friday morning." Most unusual most desirable. unknown
42256This influential educator is best known for a controversial tenure as president of the University of Illinois 1946-53 but prior to that he was president of the University of the State of New York and later in life served as chancellor of New York University 1960-64 and Long Island University 1966-70. TNS 1p 7¼" X 10" Urbana IL 7 October 1950. Addressed to Ralph G. Newman 1912-98 founder of Chicago's noted Abraham Lincoln Book Shop. Very good. Declines invitation to attend "the dinner party honoring Allan Nevins on Friday evening October 13th. I wish I could accept for I am sure it will be a delightful occasion. Unhappily my schedule is such that I am not free to go to Chicago that evening." Boldly signed in full in black ink. The occasion for this party was likely the publication of Nevins' 2-volume "The Emergence of Lincoln" part of his larger 8-volume "Ordeal of the Union" series. unknown
