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19615359bx14<p>Very Good- with no dust jacket. Trade Paperback. Inscribed by the author to novelist William Humphrey Ordways Spawning Run "For William Humphrey/ with the greatest admiration/ and respect from a would-be/ writer to a real one-/ Barrett Prettyman Jr./ November 1968/ Washington D. C." Moderate rubbing edge foxing. 311 pages. Signed by Author. 7 7/8" tall. bx 138</p> Harcourt, Brace & World paperback
19829Debuting in 1932 this Cleveland Indians catcher also played for the Boston Red Sox retiring in 1946. ANS 1p 4" X 5" n.p. 1973 June 28. Near fine. "I want to thank you for the priviledge of rendering you my autograph. I think it's very gracious of you. unknown
25847American artist and illustrator known for tropical and Native American scenes. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in New York New York on 1970 May 6 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single Rabut-designed 6-cent "Haida Ceremonial Canoe" stamp at upper right. Fine. No decorative cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address. At lower right in blue ballpoint Rabut signs bold and handsome. unknown
23106Third baseman and outfielder who debuted with the Chicago White Sox in 1913. Bold signature in blue ballpoint 5" X 3" card n.p. n.d. Near fine. Nice later life example. Uncommon. unknown
20949French flutist whose style and virtuosity defied the common wisdom that flute recitals draw small crowds; Poulenc and Jolivet composed special works for him. Flamboyant scrawl heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. dated 1980 February 4 in another hand. Fine. With "Compliments of" card from his manager and original envelope. unknown
14934Large-mouthed comedienne singer and actress awarded a special Oscar in 1968. IPS 7½" X 10" n.p. n.d. ca. 1970. Near fine. Informal portrait boldly inscribed "Bless you Norman / Martha / Raye. unknown
14944This broadcast journalist was the original co-host of "60 Minutes." Color IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Fine. Later life informal pose at his desk boldly inscribed in thick black ink "To Gina / my best / Harry Reasoner. unknown
29159This failed 1912 Democratic vice presidential nominee was a New York representative 1911-13 best known as the very first U.S. Secretary of Commerce 1913-19 under Wilson. TNS 1p 7" X 10½" New York NY 1923 March 17. Addressed to Albert Johannsen a University of Chicago geology professor who authored "The House of Beadle and Adams and Its Dime and Nickel Novels" 1950 the definitive reference work and bibliography on the subject. Near fine. "I am interested in your professorship of petrology remembering that in Washington we had to appoint a scientist of a type new to me whom I think was called a petrographer. I am wondering just what the scope of your own work is." With Johannsen's 3" X 4" printed "Collection of Albert Johannsen" catalogue slip for this item. unknown
38612This Maine representative 1877-99 and twice Speaker of the House 1889-91 1895-99 was known as "Czar Reed" for his passage of "Reed's Rules" which greatly increased the Speaker's powers. A large and bold full signature plus "Portland / Me" in brown ink on a heavy stock 4" X 2½" slip. Near fine. Accompanied by an ALS from the Young Mens Republican Club of Stratford Iowa date 1894 October 23 requesting "your autograph and if agreeable some political sentiment. as a memento from our choice for President in '96." Not surprisingly Reed declines to be goaded into penning "some political sentiment" that could be viewed as throwing his hat into the presidential ring prematurely! Original House of Representatives envelope from Reed also present. A fun trio. unknown
25848Versatile American artist printer and major illustrator throughout the golden age of advertising art 1930s-60s during which he designed an astonishing 37 U.S. postage stamps. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Hot Springs National Park Arkansas on 9 October 1973 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Group of four connected tree stamps "Giant Sequoia" "White Pine" "White Oak" and "Gray Birch" at upper right. Fine. No decorative cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address. At lower left in black fineline Richards signs in full large and bold adding "Stamp Design" below. unknown
24604This American career railroad executive championed public safety in 1913 by helping to organize the National Safety Council a U.S. government chartered agency that helps to protect the safety of Americans at home on the roads and at work which he served as its fifth president. Bold full signature heavy stock 5" X 3½" card n.p. n.d. Very good. Slight abrasion along lower edge; mounting traces on verso. Handsomely printed "Christmas Greetings / and Best Wishes for Your Happiness / in the New Year" at center with a lovely printed and embossed color candle image above and Richards' signature in brown fountain pen below. A neglected public safety pioneer. unknown
25506The "Voice of the First Moon Walk" this 33-year NASA spokesman provided the commentary during the first moon walk in 1969. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Washington DC on 1969 September also with 1969 July 20 "Moon Landing" cancellation and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single 10-cent "First Man on the Moon" stamp at upper right. Fine. At lower left in blue ballpoint Riley signs bold and handsome. Small portion of original transmittal envelope present. unknown
22472This American actor was one half of a celebrated comedy team with William H. Crane that toured between 1877 and 1889. AQS 1p 6" X 2" n.p. 1881. Near fine. In Robson's handsome script in bold brown ink he pens: "'Shall we not laugh my masters' / -- Shakespeare. / Affirmatively answered by / Yours Very Truly / Stuart Robson / 1881." Appropriate quotation from a comedic actor -- unfortunately Shakespeare never wrote any such line. Likely Robson is badly misquoting a line from "The Merchant of Venice" Act III Scene I: "If you prick us do we not bleed if you tickle us do we not laugh if you poison us do we not die and if you wrong us shall we not revenge unknown
23108First baseman who debuted in 1914 with the Philadelphia Phillies. Unusual double signature: "Playing name -- / Bennett H. Rochefort / Legal name -- / Bennett H.R. Gilbert" in black ballpoint on a 5" X 3" card n.p. n.d. Near fine. Later life example. Quite uncommon. unknown
17508The son of the beloved humorist played his old man in "The Story of Will Rogers" 1950 and appeared in a number of other films; briefly a California representative 1943-44; committed suicide. PS 4 3/4" X 7" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Vintage sepia-tone matte finish portrait showing a seated Rogers in cowboy garb smiling in typical Will Rogers Sr. fashion -- probably a publicity pose for "The Story of Will Rogers." Boldly signed at upper right in blue ballpoint "Best Wishes / Will Rogers Jr." in his usual cramped script. Accompanied by a 5½" X 3¼" heavy stock printed promotional postcard for an Illinois showing of "The Story of Will Rogers. unknown
28271First-cousin once removed of Theodore Roosevelt and distant cousin of Franklin D. Roosevelt this diplomat and journalist served as vice-governor of the Philippine Islands 1930 and U.S. minister to Hungary 1930-33; as a journalist he was foreign correspondent for the "New York Times" and "New York Herald Tribune" 1921-46; his many books include "The Philippines: A Treasure and a Problem" 1926 "A Front Row Seat" 1953 and "Theodore Roosevelt: The Man as I Knew Him." TNS 1p 5½" X 8½" New York NY 1940 October 7. Addressed to noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar ARNOLD F. GATES 1914-93. Fine. On "New York Herald Tribune" letterhead Roosevelt thanks this admirer noting "You might be interested to see a book called 'A New Birth of Freedom' which I published a couple of years ago." Neat handsome calligraphic full signature in black fountain pen. unknown
41871This South Carolina attorney and legislator served as the fifth Secretary of Commerce under Franklin D. Roosevelt 1933-38 in which capacity he proved critical to implementing FDR's "New Deal"; in 1939 he served as U.S. ambassador to Canada. Bold signature in ink on a stiff 3" X 1½" card with "Secretary of Commerce' typed below the signature. Very good. Quite faint paper clip imprint. Original Department of Commerce transmittal envelope cancelled on 1 February 1936 also present. A choice example from the height of his fame. unknown
17532The great and prolific character actor and comedian appeared in hundreds of films such as "Charley's Aunt" 1915 and "Ruggles of Red Gap" 1916 between the teens and the 1960s. "Good luck always / Sincerely / Charlie Ruggles / to / Donald Burnell -- / 1961" on an irregularly-trimmed roughly rectangular 3" X 4½" slip n.p. Good plus. Tape stain at each corner touching upon several words but not Ruggles' signature. Accompanied by an 8" X 10" glossy black and white photograph of Ruggles a half-length pose showing Ruggles in later life leaning over a bench in workman's duds and apron clutching his glasses. Very good with slight tape stain at each corner. An interesting pair. unknown
31343This career politician served as a Republican congressman from Pennsylvania 1877-89 U.S. Ambassador to Mexico 1889-93 and Assistant Secretary of the Interior under McKinley and Roosevelt 1897-1907. Printed DS 1p 8" X 10½" Washington DC 1898 December 2. Very good. Mildly age toned. Handsome printed certificate in a variety of ornamental typefaces with American Eagle crest testifying to the authenticity of a copy of a document from the Office of the Commissioner of Pensions signed boldly by H. CLAY EVANS 1843-1921 -- at that time Commissioner of Pensions 1897-1902 and previously two-time mayor of Chattanooga Republican congressman from Tennessee 1889-91. Further statement below this testifies to Evans' position and is signed boldly by Ryan as "Acting Secretary of the Interior" -- the then-current interior secretary Cornelius Bliss apparently temporarily out of commission. Large red flute-edged paper seal at lower left intact and handsome as are the two lengths of baby blue silk ribbon that run underneath it and up to the upper left of the document. An attractive and interesting item. unknown
25852Prolific painter illustrator graphic designer and WPA muralist responsible for the 1959 "Arctic Exploration" and 1967 "Erie Canal" U.S. postage stamps. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Bloomington Illinois on 23 October 1965 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single Samerjan-designed 5-cent "Stevenson" stamp at upper right. Fine. No decorative cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address. Just below the postal cancellation Samerjan signs large and bold in black fineline and below his signature he's rubberstamped "George Samerjan Designer of Stamp". Signed also at left in black ballpoint by the noted son of the stamp's subject: ADLAI E. STEVENSON III b. 1930. unknown
26849Austrian-born American operatic contralto known for her Wagner roles and radio broadcasts. Bold full signature and "Chicago 12 Nov. / 1898" in brown ink heavy stock 3¼" X 2¼" card. Very good. Mildly age toned with tiny tape stain at each upper corner; tipped to heavy stock album leaf stock of same size. unknown
42497This interesting figure combined his scholarly and linguistic skills first American to translate Ivan Turgenev and Leo Tolstoy with a diplomatic career among other posts he served as American Consul General in Constantinople first American Minister to Romania and Serbia U.S. Minister to Greece etc. Partial ADS on a 3" X 1½" slip with printed border n.p. n.y. Very good. Apparently the lower right portion of a pay slip from one of Schuyler's postings as a Consul signed boldly in brown ink with "salary for quarter ending" in his hand above; after the printed word "Consul" beneath his signature he pens the word "General." Undated but signed either during his tenure as American Consul General in Constantinople 1876-78 Birmingham 1878 or Rome 1879-80. unknown
19049069<p>Edinburgh: W. & R. Chambers Limited 1904 1904. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good. 8vo. 80 pages. INSCRIBED by C. E. S. Chambers on the half title page to Sir J. Balfour Paul dated 1904. WITH a. l. s. from Robert Chambers to "Mr. Bisson." Hardcover bound in red cloth with lettering in black on a white paper spine label armorial bookplate of J. Balfour Paul on front pastedown. Binding is moderately worn and rubbed with bumps and fraying to the corners and spine; spine and upper edges are slightly sunned. Contents are clean and bright. Illustrated with portraits. <br /><br /></p> W. & R. Chambers, Limited, 1904 hardcover
22617This Nebraska senator served as Secretary of the Interior under Eisenhower 1956-61. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. ca. 1960. Very good. Less-than-perfect ink adhesion accompanied by a few light smudges on a number of letters. Attractive head-and-shoulders portrait while in the cabinet with a large inscription on the blank lower margin: "To Peter Thayer with best wishes. / Fred A Seaton / Secretary of the Interior." Despite imperfection quite nice. unknown
1998002415N Y: Westview Pr. SIGNED First edition. Trade soft cover. Published NY: Westview Pr. 1998. 8vo. x258 pages. Warmly incribed by the author on half title. Minor foxing along top edge otherwise a near fine copy. Laid in is a 4 page program of a memorial service for the author Sunday September 9 2001. St. Paul's Chapel Columbia University. . Near Fine. Soft cover. 1st. 1998. Westview Pr paperback
