SICKLES, Noel (1910-82)Biblio.com
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25855This American commercial illustrator often associated with Milton Caniff is most famed for his comic strip "Scorchy Smith" begun 1930. Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" n.p. n.y. NOT a First Day Cover but a mint Sickles-designed 4-cent "Shiloh Civil War Centennial 1862-1962" stamp has been affixed at upper right to a cover. Near fine. No cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address. At lower left in blue ballpoint Sickles signs handsomely adding "designer." Small portion of original transmittal envelope also present. unknown
39276This English actress is remembered as the "First Lady of Carry On" appearing in 24 of these low-budget comedy films: "Carry On Nurse" 1959 "Carry On Teacher" 1959 "Carry On Constable" 1960 "Carry On Regardless" 1961 and many others through 1978. TNS 1p 5 3/4" X 8" n.p. n.y. 1985 June 17 postal cancellation. Addressed to Richard C. Laade. Near fine. Usual mailing folds. On her imprinted letterhead Sims thanks an admirer for writing. Large bold signature in blue fineline. With original envelope. unknown
14945Film and stage comedian who hosted his own television variety show for 20 years. Color IPS 5" X 7" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Handsome informal shot bearing a preprinted signature above which he adds "Eirene / Dear heart / Red Skelton. unknown
42173This American writer had a hit with his 1922 play "Forbidden Fruit: A Comedy in One Act" and also authored such works as "A Synopsis of English and American Literature" 1890 "Whitman's Reading of Life" 1906 and other titles. ALS 2pp separate leaves 5" X 8" New York NY 26 April 1925. Addressed to Mr. Riley. Good plus. A bit age toned about the edges with paper clip stain at upper left; light staining and wrinkling at blank bottom of second leaf. Urges this unknown writer to "come to the Writers club dinner Tuesday evening at the Hotel Brevoort. We're expecting a good time and you will add to it if you will please come prepared to read two or three of your charming poems! Won't you do that" Boldly penned and signed in full. The "iley in question is not James Whitcomb who died in 1916. Interesting. unknown
25858This American artist is often remembered for his friendship with Carl Sandburg which resulted in his striking 1968 U.S. postage stamp; other stamps include his award-winning 1972 "Sidney Lanier" and the 4-stamp 1973 series "Rise of the Spirit of Independence." Signed First Day Cover 6½ X 3½" cancelled in Galesburg Illinois on 6 January 1978 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single Smith-designed 13-cent "Carl Sandburg" stamp at upper right. Fine. No decorative cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address. Above the postal cancellation in blue ballpoint Smith signs and inscribes: "For Paul Johnston / William A. Smith." Small portion of original transmittal envelope present. unknown
23142This catcher debuted in 1912 with the St. Louis Browns. Bold signature in blue ballpoint 5" X 3" card n.p. n.d. Fine. Uncommon. Handsome later life example. unknown
23005No one could play sinister like this character actress who was the first ever to win an Oscar for best supporting actress in 1937 for "Anthony Adverse". IPS 5" X 4" n.p. n.d. Fine. Glossy closeup of an uncharacteristically smiling Sondergaard inscribed boldly but in a rather dark area "Greet- / ings to / Terry / Gale Sondergaard." Very handsome overall. unknown
28994Son of the American stage star Edward Askew Sothern junior was a standard in many a Broadway romance and adventure production from the 1880s on; he married Julia Marlowe and starred with her in Shakespearian dramas. AQS heavy stock 3½" X 2" card tipped to slightly larger brown autograph album leaf n.p. n.y. Near fine. In his usual hurried scrawl that makes the text of this quotation unfortunately illegible Sothern pens two brief lines perhaps "What a - - / love is & etc / Highest Buddha" -- or perhaps not! in a rich brown ink signing "Yrs EH Sothern" as usual. Despite the improbability of an accurate transcription an interesting attractive piece. unknown
231101912 saw the debut of this Cleveland Indians pitcher. Full signature and "Cleveland and / Detroit" in blue ballpoint 5" X 3" card n.p. n.d. Fine. Uncommon. Handsome later life example. 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
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
15725Popular comic and actor who starred in early television's "Make Room for Daddy" 1953-64. PS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Fine. Informal glossy pose of a young Thomas. unknown
15727Not a Hollywood figure but this renowned journalist author and professional traveler was well known to film fans as the voice of "Movietone News" for many years and later host of television travel series. PS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Fine. Glossy portrait in later years standing before an ancient city Jerusalem boldly signed. unknown
24609This American railroad innovator rose up through the ranks of the Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad until he was in charge of all design at the Chicago & Northwestern Railway in which capacity he introduced many improvements to locomotive construction and designed the "Tilton locomotive" considered one of the finest locomotives of its day; he died fittingly after a railroad accident. Handsome signature in purple fountain pen heavy stock 3½" X 2" card n.p. n.y. Very good. Faint age toning; mounting traces on verso. unknown
25436The wife of famed stamp artist Ward Brackett was likewise a noted painter who designed eight USPS Christmas stamps. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Washington DC on November 7 1973 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single 8-cent "Christmas" stamp at upper right. Fine. At lower left in bold blue ballpoint Tingle signs boldly. This particular stamp depicts a needlepoint decorated Christmas tree and was one of the Post Office's most popular stamps. With original transmittal envelope signed by Tingle at upper left with return address in her hand; at lower left she also notes: "thank you for nice note. d.t. unknown
1986045305Ottawa: Oberon Press 1986 Book. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Artist. 1st Canadian Edition. In words and a series of water colour paintings the artist "captured the very feeling and texture of rural life. for eight years he lived in Bridgetown a small village in the Annapolis Valley He painted portraits of his neighbours. of their livestock their houses their farms .more than horses and cows. he had painted a way of life. 60p. illus. Author inscription on title page. Oberon Press hardcover
23002Dame Peggy the noted director of the Australian Ballet. Uncommon "Best Wishes / Peggy van Praagh / Australian Ballet" heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1979 June 27. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
1978051492Columbia S.C.: University of South Carolina Press 1978. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Octavo. xiii 276 pages indexed. Hardcover in a white and grey dust jacket. There is light to moderate wear to the dust jacket which is a bit rubbed. Shows a few wrinkles and a light stain at the top edge near the spine. The text is clean and sound. INSCRIBED by the author on the front flyleaf "For Glenn My good friend and first chairman who always ran a tight ship. / Carl / Oct. 8 1978 / Athens Ga. <br/> <br/> University of South Carolina Press hardcover
25303German-born American photographer; in 1933 he served as still photographer for the 1933 Arnold Fanck mountaineering film "SOS Eisberg" which featured Leni Riefenstahl. Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" n.p. n.y. Single 4-cent "George W. Norris" stamp at upper right. At lower left in blue ballpoint Vogel signs boldly. NOT a First Day Cover but a choice example of this 1961 stamp subtitled "'Gentle Knight of. Progressive Ideals'" featuring Vogel's portrait of the long-time Nebraska senator 1861-1944. Also an ANS 1p heavy stock 6¼" X 3½" card n.p. New York NY 1971 July 23. Addressed to Paul Johnston. Fine. Gracious note to an admirer returning the postal card and apologizing for delay. Original envelope present signed again with return address in Vogel's hand on verso. unknown
27609The son of Senator Robert F. Wagner was a three-term mayor of New York City 1954-65 U.S. Ambassador to Spain 1968-69 and envoy to the Vatican 1978-81. PS 10" X 8" n.p. n.y. 1964. Very good. "Official Photo" an informal glossy closeup of Wagner in suit and tie seated behind his desk. In a light area at upper left he signs boldly in full in blue fountain pen. With Typed Note Signed from assistant on mayoral letterhead transmitting this photograph. unknown
22842This singer and songwriter a major country star of the '40s and '50s crooned his way through a number of Hollywood shoot-'em-ups in the 1940s; he also had a popular CBS radio show 1952-57. Bold and nice "To Donald Burnell / With good wishes / Jimmy Wakely" penned in purple ballpoint irregular-trimmed roughly rectangular 4½" X 2" slip n.p. n.y. ca. 1970. Good plus. Small scotch tape stain at upper left and upper right corner the former touching the "T" the latter touching the last "l" in "Burnell". Accompanied by a choice vintage 10" X 8" sepia-tone glossy photograph a scene from the 1944 Western "Swing in the Saddle" depicting him front and center with singer Jane Frazee the "Hoosier Hotshots" band behind them. Despite condition flaws an uncommon signature -- and a humdinger image. unknown
15275The elder brother of English novelist Evelyn was also a writer best remembered for the bestselling "Island in the Sun" 1955. ANS 1p 6" X 8" Bishopsbourne Kent n.d. Near fine. Addressed to William Evans Jr. In his usual miniscule-beyond-belief script Waugh reveals his mistrust of the postal system: "If you send your copy of 'Hot Countries' to me it is very likely to get lost. So I advise it would be best if you were to insert this inscription." With original envelope addressed in Waugh's hand. unknown
1978009759NY: Thomas Y. Crowell Company. Signed first edition. Hard cover in dust jacket. Published NY: Thomas Y. Crowell Company 1978. 4to. 8 3/4" x 11 1/4" xi431pp. more than 400 b/w illustrations. Inscribed by author on flyleaf. Near fine in very good dust jacket with a chip on top edge and several closed tears. . Near Fine. Hard. 1st. 1978. Thomas Y. Crowell Company unknown
25763This American artist designed everything from postage stamps to World War Two patriotic posters such as "Know Your Merchant Fleet" and "Invent for Victory." Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" n.p. Washington DC n.y. 1969 October 10. Single 4-cent "Water Conservation" stamp at upper right. Fine. NOT a First Day Cover but simply an uncancelled unaddressed envelope bearing a mint example of White's stamp and at lower left signed large and bold by him in blue fineline. Also an ANS 1p heavy stock 6¼" X 3½" card n.p. 1969 October 10. Addressed to Paul Johnston. Near fine. "Thanks for your kind remarks about the 'WATER CONSERVATION' stamp." With small portion of original transmittal envelope. Most unusual. unknown
14193The grandaddy of all gossip columnists reigned supreme both as a syndicated columnist and radio journalist from the 1930s through the '50s. DS 1p 8¼" X 3" New York NY 1960 July 4. Very good. Check drawn on the Irving Trust Company made out to Gaiety Delicatessen -- surely a clearinghouse for publishable gossip! -- in the amount of $15.90 and boldly signed. Red cancellation stamp lightly touches upon the first two letters. Most attractive. unknown
