ABARBANELL, JR (1852-1922) J RBiblio.com
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19926Long-time editor of Norman L. Munro's "The New York Family Story Paper" 1873-1905 which ran again from 1905 to 1921 as "Family Story Paper"; also a playwright and lyricist "I Wouldn't -- Would You" with composer Harry Von Tilzer 1902. ANS 1p 8½" X 5½" New York NY 1906 May 16. Addressed to Mr. Benners. Very good. Light even age toning. Writing on "Munro's Publishing House" letterhead Abarbanell discusses a new play with a producer. "I have the revised copy of my play now" he begins. ". please return at my expense the copy I gave you with your opinion on it & the likelihood of your getting a production at Atlantic City during the season. If you succeed we will share the royalties on a basis of 1/3 to you & 2/3 to me." Unusual. unknown
21893This Negro Leagues player 1916-36 was a teammate of Satchel Paige on the 1927 Chattanooga Black Lookouts; he also played for the Mohawk Giants and the Syracuse Black Chiefs. Large bold "Andrew Andy Anderson" in blue fineline heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1987 March 16. Near fine. Anderson started to sign the verso as well before realizing he'd already signed the card thus the "Andrew Andy A" found there. unknown
21361Minnesota's 28th governor 1952-55 had already served a record-setting 11 years as lieutenant governor starting at the record-setting age of 26! Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled at Fort Snelling Minnesota on October 17 1970 and with "First Day of Issue" noted. Near fine. Single 6-cent "Great Northwest Fort Snelling 1820 1970" stamp at upper right. No decorative cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address. Just at the left of the "sweet spot" Anderson signs boldly in blue ballpoint. Anderson chaired the Fort Snelling Sesquicentennial Commission and spearheaded efforts to preserve and restore this site thus his signature on this cover is especially relevant. Small portion of original transmittal envelope present. A printed Department of the Army "stuffer" enclosed notes that "This envelope existing in limited edition is probably unique in postal history" for a Post Office was created in Fort Snelling for one day only solely to issue and cancel this particular stamp. unknown
27398This U.S. Navy admiral was Chief of Naval Operations in charge of the U.S. blockade of Cuba during the Soviet missile crisis in 1962; denied appointment as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff because of friction with Secretary of Defense McNamara he was named U.S. Ambassador to Portugal. TNS 1p 5 3/4" X 7 3/4" n.p. 1962 August 31. Addressed to Gerald L. Arnholt. Near fine. Single faint horizontal fold. On "Chief of Naval Operations" letterhead featuring a 4-star blue flag the admiral complies with an autograph request. "I am honored that my signature will be added to such a distinguished collection." Bold full signature. unknown
15559English tough guy character actor who struts his stuff in "The Battle of Britain" and numerous combat films. IPS 3½" X 5½" n.p. 1960. Fine. Striking glossy closeup in costume from "Solomon and Sheba" 1959 inscribed "Best wishes / from / Harry Andrews / 1960. unknown
22802Popular film actress best remembered for her 1948-56 radio later television series "Our Miss Brooks." IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. Very good. Attractive vintage half-length portrait of Arden taken for the 1959 film "Anatomy of a Murder" showing her in dress and white gloves holding a dog on her lap. At right of center she inscribes and signs in blue ballpoint: "Warmest Wishes / to Donald Burnell / from / Eve Arden." Contrast fair only. unknown
17513Center fielder with the Philadelphia Phillies 1948-1959 Chicago Cubs 1960-1961 and New York Mets 1962 famed for twice capturing the National League batting title 1955 1958; elected to the Hall of Fame in 1995. PS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Very good. Yellowed tape stain at each corner and one each 1" along each side. Handsome matte finish head-and-shoulders portrait of Ashburn in his Cubs uniform during his last season boldly signed in blue ballpoint across his chest. unknown
15567French film star and heartthrob. Full signature and date 1969 May 22 on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Chicago IL. Very good. With original envelope. Comes with a 1943 vintage 10" X 8" glossy photograph showing Aumont in "Assignment in Brittany. unknown
19633091bx112<p>Minnie Louise Austin: Self Published. Near Fine. 1963. Softcover. Stapled green card wraps. Signed and inscribed by the author to Rev. Howard Smith; 24 pages.</p> Minnie Louise Austin: Self Published paperback
41432This Norwegian minister served at the Norwegian Legation to the United States in the 1930s. TNS 1p 8¼" X 11" Washington DC 8 February 1934. Addressed to Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. Very good. Lightly age toned. On "Kgl. Norsk Legasjon" letterhead the diplomat pleases an admirer by "sending you my autograph which please find below. unknown
19858This South African surgeon entered the history books when on December 3 1967 he performed the first human heart transplant on Louis Washkansky. Large bold signature in blue fineline 5 3/4" X 1½" n.p. n.y. Fine. Usual hurried scrawl -- whaddya expect from an M.D. unknown
23133This pitcher debuted with the Chicago White Sox in 1924. Bold signature in blue ballpoint on a lined 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. Near fine. Nice old age example. unknown
24403This Irish-born pioneer horticulturist and pomologist became owner of the largest nursery in the United States; he edited the influential "Genessee Farmer" 1844-52 and in 1851 published his important "Treatise on the Fruit Garden." Clipped "Sincerely yours / P. Barry" penned large and bold in brown ink 3" X 1¼" tipped to heavy card n.p. n.y. Very good. An attractive example from this horticultural giant. unknown
29328St. Louis Cardinals and New York Yankees third baseman debuting in 1913 and retiring in 1918. Nice old-age signature in blue ballpoint 3" X 5" card n.p. n.y. Fine. Rather uncommon. unknown
29344St. Louis Cardinals and New York Yankees third baseman debuting in 1913 and retiring in 1918. Nice old-age signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1973 July 25 Fine. With original envelope. Rather uncommon. unknown
24789This pitcher debuted in 1925 with the Cleveland Indians until 1926 also playing for the Philadelphia Phillies 1928-32 1936 Brooklyn Dodgers 1933-35 Boston Braves 1936 and Cincinnati Reds 1938. Bold signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. Near fine. Large and nice late life example. unknown
18451When the U.S. Navy Band was created by Act of Congress in 1925 this lieutenant was named its first leader; under his tutelage it played for many historic occasions such as Charles Lindbergh's return in 1927 from his trans-Atlantic flight and Admiral Richard E. Byrd's return in 1929 from his South Pole Flight; he founded the Navy School of Music in 1935 to help supply qualified musicians to the band. "Lieut Chas Beuter U.S.N / Leader U.S. Navy Band / Wash. D.C. / Regards" in bold blue fountain pen on a pale yellow 5½" X 4½" slip dated at bottom October 1929 in another hand. Very good. A small newspaper portrait of Beuter is affixed to the lower left portion not affecting writing. Interesting and unusual. This was signed at a Chautauqua meeting where Beuter gave a lecture or performance. unknown
25193Herblock" American three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist starting with the "Chicago Daily News" in 1929 and appearing in syndication until his death. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Miami Beach Florida on 1966 July 1 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single 5-cent "The United States Bill of Rights 175th Anniversary " stamp at upper right. Fine. At lower left large and bold Block signs in blue fineline. Block's stamp design shows one hand pushing an oppressive hand captioned "The rights of the people shall not be violated." With original transmittal envelope signed again by Block and bearing return address in his hand. unknown
24788This pitcher debuted with the Detroit Tigers in 1920 but his career was short-lived. Bold full signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. Near fine. Nice old age example. unknown
25623This American contralto opera singer with a range of three octaves was a popular regular at the New York Metropolitan Opera. Exceptionally large and bold "Preston Sawyer / In remembrance / Sophie Braslau" in black fountain pen on a pristine pale blue 6" X 3 3/4" autograph album leaf n.p. n.y. Near fine. A handsome example of this uncommon signature; Braslau died at age 43. This signature was acquired by noted collector Preston Sawyer 1899-1968 California journalist and historical writer in San Francisco in 1930. unknown
18025This English statesman 1st Earl of Midleton and 9th Viscount Midleton held a wide array of important positions: member of Parliament 1880-1906 Under-Secretary of State for War 1895-98 member of the Privy Council 1897 Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs 1898-1900 Secretary of State for War 1900-03 and Secretary of State for India 1903-05. ALS 3pp lettersheet 4½" X 7" n.p. 1905 July 12. Addressed to Lady Cowper. Near fine. On fine stationery bearing an oval blind-embossed "House of Commons" seal on the first leaf Brodrick chats with an aristocratic lady about social matters. Reads in part: "We were so sorry to hear of Ld. Cowper's illness & trust he is really better. It must be such an anxiety." Bold and attractive. This came from the collection of Albert Johannsen author of "The House of Beadle and Adams and Its Dime and Nickel Novels" University of Oklahoma Press 1950 the definitive reference work and bibliography on the subject. Johannsen's original 8½" X 11" file folder bearing his printed "Collection of Albert Johannsen" label partly filled in by Johannsen accompanies this item. unknown
24409This American museum director oversaw the U.S. National Gallery of Art from 1969 to 1992 and made it the renowned institution it is today. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Lock Haven Pennsylvania on 2 August 1971 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single 8-cent "John Sloan American Artist" stamp at upper right. Fine. At lower left Sloan signs his usual small stylized signature in black fountain pen. With original envelope. Choice example of this influential figure's signature on an appropriate cover. unknown
42560The younger brother of perennial presidential candidate William Jennings Bryan served twice as Nebraska governor 1923-25 1931-35 twice as mayor of Lincoln Nebraska 1915-17 1935-37 and in 1924 was Democratic vice presidential candidate together with presidential candidate John W. Davis. Large bold "yours truly / Charles W. Bryan" in black ink on a buff heavy stock 5" X 3" card. Near fine. unknown
28278This Ohio politician served that state as a representative 1911-15 and as senator 1930-39. TNS 1p 8" X 10½" Washington DC 1938 March 26. Addressed to noted Lincoln/Civil War scholar ARNOLD F. GATES 1914-93. Very good. Lightly evenly age toned; staple hole near top center. On United States Senate letterhead Bulkley sends "a copy of the bill claiming damages for homes destroyed by Civil War soldiers. which is now pending before the Senate Claims Committee." Large bold full signature in blue fountain pen. Also present is the aforementioned printed bill 1p 7½" X 11" Washington DC 1937 January 11. Very good. Bit of minor wear and age toning along bottom edge. "S. 597" 75th Congress 1st Session being "A Bill to repeal the prohibition upon the filing of Civil War claims." Introduced by Tennessee senator Kenneth D. McKellar 1869-1957 this unusual bill sought to repeal a 1915 statute that restricted certain types of Civil War-related damage claims. Whether or not this bill passed the Senate we have not determined. unknown
41409This long-serving U.S. Army officer is most noted for commanding "The Big Red One" -- the 1st Infantry Division -- during the successful Battle of Cantigny in World War One; although in the Battle of Montfalcon his refusal to obey orders cost the 79th Division huge casualties. Attractive "Signature / Yours sincerely / Robert Lee Bullard / Lt. Gen. Rtd." penned on a buff heavy stock 5½" X 3¼" penny postcard n.p. postal cancellation Grand Central Annex NY n.y. postal cancellation 13 January 1934. Near fine. Address portion boldly addressed in Bullard's hand to Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. unknown
