HELLMAN, George S (1878-1958)Biblio.com
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40776This American author and editor also an art and rare book dealer of note penned a wide variety of books ranging from "The Hudson & Other Poems" 1909 and "Benjamin N. Cardozo: American Judge" 1940 to the novels "Peacock's Feather" 1946 and "Pagan Love" 1920. ANS heavy stock 5½" X 3¼" imprinted postal card Mnosey NY 1940 July 30. Addressed to Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. Fine. Gracious note to an admirer telling him about "my latest writings my biography: 'Benjamin N. Cardozo American Judge. recently published. Very probably you would enjoy reading the life of this great new fine man. unknown
15417This Austrian-born film star appeared in such classics as "Casablanca" "Night Train to Munich" and "Goodbye Mr. Chips." PS book image 8¼" X 6¼" n.p. n.d. Fine. Book plate a flat finish scene from "Now Voyager" 1942 showing Henreid with Bette Davis boldly signed by him in black marker at lower left in later years. Somewhat scarce. unknown
36142This popular folk singer displayed great versatility in films ranging from nasty Big Daddy in "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" to beloved avuncular characters. PS 10" X 8" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Handsome glossy head-and-shoulders portrait of an older avuncular Ives smiling at the viewer boldly signed in a blank area at left center in blue fineline. unknown
31710This Democratic senator from Rhode Island 1851-57 was an engineer and machinist and developed a promising new projectile called the "James projectile"; while a major general in the Rhode Island State Militia in 1862 his invention was being demonstrated at Sag Harbor New York when one of his shells accidentally exploded killing him. Clipped signature 2½" X 1" tan stock n.p. n.y. Very good. Boldly penned in brown ink likely during his senatorial career. Uncommon. 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
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
40734This Wisconsin attorney of the notable La Follette dynasty served three terms as that state's governor 1931-33 1935-39 first as Republican and then with the Wisconsin Progressive Party he and his U.S. Senator brother Robert formed. Signed pamphlet "Reorganization of the Supreme Court: Radio Address by Governor Philip F. La Follette of Wisconsin February 27 1937" small 4to wrappers 11pp. Very good. Light single vertical fold. Published by the United States Government Printing Office Washington DC 1937 La Follette here supports President Roosevelt's wildly unpopular "Judicial Procedures Reform Bill" or "court-packing plan" of 1937 legislation that would have allowed him to enlarge the court in such a way that would help push through his New Deal initiatives. Near the top of the front wrapper La Follette signs boldly in full in black ink. Accompanied by a rubberstamp-signed TNS 1p 8½" X 11" Madison WI n.y. Fine. Form letter on "State of Wisconsin Executive Office" letterhead transmitting this speech. unknown
14261Television's two-time Emmy winning Mrs. Muir from "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir" 1968-70 was also nominated for an Oscar for her role in the 1957 film "Peyton Place." Handsome large and bold signature in blue fineline dated by her 2 September 1977 at upper right on a specially-prepared heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Near fine. With original envelope. Accompanied by a superb 7" X 9" glossy publicity portrait for her 1974 made-for-television movie "I Love You Goodbye." A choice example with a primo image. unknown
31473This countess hailed from an ancient Swedish noble family and was married to Danish diplomat and foreign minister Count Lewenhaupt Lensgrave Wulf Heinrich Bernhard von Scheel-Plessen 1809-76. ALS 4pp 4½" X 7" Hoosick Falls NY 1884 August 5. Addressed to Mrs. Lathers Abby Pitnam Thurston Latham d. 1904 wife of noted New York merchant and banker Colonel Richard Lathers 1821-1903. Near fine. Gracious note to a friend reading in part: ".I feel very much ashamed of myself not to have thanked you long ago for your kindness to forward my tubs & I have no excuse whatever for such bad behavior! Your kind letter of Aug. 3 reached me yesterday and it gave me much pleasure to get these lines from you and to hear that you are back & enjoying your summer. I wish I could have joined you at your picnic by the lake; how often I think of those lovely pone-lilies & wish I could paddle in the 'outlet.'. Count Lewenhaupt her son joins me with kind remembrances to yourself and husband." Handsomely penned in black ink on high quality lettersheet featuring an embossed crown insignia. unknown
28899Manning was the popular archbishop of Los Angeles from 1970 to 1985 Krol his Philadelphia counterpart from 1961 to 1988. Signed Postal Card heavy stock 5 3/4" X 4" Rome Italy n.y. ca. early 1980s. Fine. Color picture postcard issued by the Vatican never addressed never mailed with the picture side showing a blueprint shape of the Vatican at left and the Vatican crest in color at the right. Below this crest Krol signs boldly in full in blue fineline and below him Manning signs boldly in full in black fineline. A handsome and appropriate pairing of these two noted American archbishops. unknown
28979Unquestionably the 20th century's most famous mime this French pantomimist toured the world for decades as "Bib" the character he created in 1947. "'Bip' / Marcel / Marceau" in thin black fineline together with his usual scrawled flower sketch on a 4" X 3" archival cream colored bookplate featuring a printed book border. Fine. Not gummed on verso and never affixed. Accompanied by a nice 8" X 10" black and white photograph a charming half-length portrait of a smiling Marceau in character as "Bip. unknown
36507Well-known Lafayette University football star who played halfback on their 1921 national championship team -- the last living member of that team at his death; later a running back for the Pottsville Maroons and Philadelphia Quakers. ANS 1p 5½" X 7" Easton PA 1977 May 31. Addressed to Richard C. Laade. Near fine. In response to a plea also present from this researcher "attempting to locate a number of Lafayette alumni who have played in the N.F.L." Marhefka replies boldly in blue ballpoint in part: "In addition to making necessary corrections I have added three names of Laf. alumni who were quite prominent in pro football their names are Leonard Brunner '24 Bull Lowe '19 and John Scott '19." The researcher's 8½" X 11" query for assistance in locating Lafayette alumni is present on which Marhefka has inked the names he referred to. With original envelope addressed in Marhefka's hand and signed again. unknown
19033Popular silent star who co-starred with Al Jolson in "The Jazz Singer" 1927; ironically talking pictures put an end to her career. Color IPS verso 4" X 6¼" n.p. n.d. Very good. Book photograph a color reproduction of a film poster for "Caught in the Fog" mounted to heavy white stock on the blank verso of which she inscribes "Best wishes to / Terry / Most Sincerely / May McAvoy" in blue ballpoint. Scarce. unknown
31420This 2nd lieutenant with the 10th Cavalry the famed "Buffalo Soldier's" participated in the charge up San Juan Hill during the Spanish-American War and was wounded; he also served as aide to General Wood in Cuba and the Philippines and then to Major General Theodore Roosevelt; in 1917 he was named member of the General Staff of the American Expeditionary Forces and commanded the 63rd Infantry Brigade. TNS 1p 7¼" X 10½" Chicago IL 1935 Mat 2. Addressed to Louis Thuringer. Very good. Some mild wrinkling. On letterhead of "War Department / Headquarters Sixth Corps Area" McCoy regrets he hasn't a photograph to send but hopes "this letter will furnish you with my autograph." Boldly signed in full in black ink. unknown
15033This Portuguese-American prelate was appointed Archbishop of Boston in 1970 and is remembered as champion of minorities and the poor. Bold full signature in black ink heavy stock 6" X 4½" Brighton MA n.d. Fine. Heavy stock printed "Cardinal's Residence" correspondence card boldly signed in full. A choice example. unknown
31368This career Army officer joined the Maine Volunteer Infantry at the outbreak of the Spanish-American War and was active with the 4th Army Corps in World War One; in 1935 he was promoted to brigadier general. TNS1p 7¼" X 10½" Fort Sheridan IL 1935 March 5. Addressed to Louis Thuringer. Near fine. On letterhead of "The Commanding General" Merrill offers a taut "Thank you for your good wishes" and signs boldly in full -- no doubt he was congratulated on his new rank of brigadier general. unknown
40400In 1999 "American Libraries" included this leading librarian it its list of "100 Most Important Leaders We Had in the 20th Century"; among other influential positions such as director of the United Nations Library he served 28 years as secretary of the American Library Association where his leadership earned him the nickname "Mr. ALA." TLS 1p 7½" X 11" Chicago IL 1931 December 14. Addressed to Mary B. Day librarian of Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry. Near fine. Left margin slightly trimmed; staple holes at upper left. On "American Library Association" letterhead Milam invites Day "to serve on the Chicago Centennial Exposition Committee for the year 1931-32" and discusses this committee's duties -- this exposition much better known as the "Century of Progress Exposition." Bold full signature. Accompanied by an "ALA Bulletin" front cover for their May 1948 issue featuring Milam's portrait and an April 1945 one-page article from that same publication honoring his 25 years there. unknown
38767This rugged he-man star counts "The Story of G.I. Joe" "Cape Fear" "El Dorado" and many more among his films. PS 10" X 8" n.p. n.d. Fine. Glossy still scene from the 1976 film "The Last Tycoon" showing tuxedo-clad Mitchum as studio executive Pat Brady looking on as Jeanne Moreau as Didi shakes hands with Robert DeNiro as production chief Monroe Stahr signed large and bold by Mitchum in blue fineline at upper right. unknown
40990This Cleveland attorney and Republican politician became that city's city manager in 1930 effectively operating as Cleveland's 42nd mayor at a time when Cleveland operated briefly on the city manager plan; but with the Great Depression his reforms and hiring of African-Americans at City Hospital didn't sit well and that model was outvoted for the more traditional major/city council plan; he ran for mayor but was defeated by a Democrat and by 1931 was out of a job; in 1939 he became judge of the Ohio Court of Appeals. ANS 1p 8½" X 6" Cleveland OH 24 December 1934. Addressed to "Mr. Gates" Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 noted Lincoln/Civil War scholar. Near fine. On his imprinted "Law Office of Daniel E. Morgan" letterhead the de facto former mayor notes simply in his huge bold hand: "Am pleased to send you my autograph." and signs boldly in full below. An attractive example from the period between his mayorship and his judgeship. Unusual item for the Cleveland completist. unknown
15663This solid actor and tap dancer of the 1930s and '40s gave up pictures for politics serving as senator from California from 1964 to 1970. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Fine. Flat finish printed portrait of Murphy while senator nicely inscribed in green ink "To Terry / with my best wishes / George Murphy." Comes with an ALS 1p 7" X 10½" n.p. 1985 July 15. Addressed to "Fan." Asks where the fan "found the pictures with Astaire in the full dress suits -- I would like to have one for my collection. unknown
40496Sir Otto was an influential well-respected British civil servant once described as "by all means. one of the most able men ever to enter Treasury chambers" where he long served as financial controller; also a director of the Bank of England. ANS 1p 4 3/4" X 7½" London England n.y. ca. 1915 February 5. Addressed to Mr. L.J. Binns. Near fine. On "Treasury Chambers / Whitehall S.W." letterhead Niemeyer writes "Mr. McKenna wishes me to return to you the drawing with his autograph enclosed" boldly signed. "McKenna" would be Niemeyer's boss Reginald McKenna 1863-1943 British banker who served as Chancellor of the Exchequer 1915-16 when Niemeyer was still an underling there. An attractive and early example. unknown
31732This Irish soldier of fortune fought under General Gomez in Cuba in 1897 in the Spanish-American War as one of Roosevelt's "Rough Riders" in a Canadian cavalry regiment in the South African War in the Balkans in 1903 with the Princess Pat regiment in 1914 with the United States Army in 1917 and elsewhere; he called himself an "apostle of discontent" complaining it was hard to feed himself between wars; he tried his hand at acting in later years and even became a race horse trainer; at his death he owned a filling station in Taos New Mexico. Boldly pencilled "Yours for 'peace' / Patrick Irving O'Hay / Capt Inf. U.S.A ret" heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.y. Very good. Faintly age toned; minor mounting traces on verso which bears printed text of a poem "Worcester Town". Nice example. unknown
14243This U.S. Army general commanded the VII Corps Artillery 1944-45 the 82nd Airborne Division 1950 the 2nd Armored Division 1951 and the X Corps 1952; he served as vice chief of staff for the U.S. Army in 1955 deputy commander in chief of Europe in 1957 and director of military assistance for the Defense Department in 1960. Partly-printed ADS 1p 7 3/4" X 2 3/4" Washington DC 1921 February 9. Very good. Check made out to Geraldine Birkheimer for $40 drawn on the Riggs National Bank whose engraved image appears at left. Usual cancellation perforations not affecting signature. unknown
28642Florida senator 1936-51 and representative 1963-89 who as the oldest member of Congress pushed through legislation outlawing a mandatory retirement age. TNS 1p 8" X 10½" Washington DC 1969 June 30. Addressed to Richard C. Laade. Near fine. On "Congress of the United States" letterhead Pepper agrees to a request from an admirer. Accompanied by a fine original glossy 8½" X 6½" black-and-white news agency photograph showing then Senator Pepper on the steps of the Capitol at a political gathering. Printed caption affixed to verso dates this 27 June 1947 captions it "Townsendites Renew 'Assault' on Capital Hill" and describe the scene: "Townsendites here for the 7th Annual Townsend Plan National Convention converged on Capitol Hill this morning to urge Congress to pass the Townsend National Prosperity Plan Bill which is now before the House for the 13th successive year. Photo shows left to right: Senator Claude Pepper D of Fla.; Dr. Francis E. Townsend 80-year-old creator of the pension plan." The old-age pension scheme of this physician and activist 1867-1960 sprang up during the Great Depression and while it never passed it did prove influential when Congress devised the Social Security system. unknown
18645This conservative French statesman was the last prime minister of France's Fourth Republic 1958 before handing over power to General Charles de Gaulle; he served in the European Parliament 1979-89 and as its president 1984-87. TNS 1p 6" X 8¼" Strasbourg France 1970 November 4. Addressed to Richard C. Laade. Fine. Transmits an autograph which is present on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card dated 1970 November 4 in type. Both fine. With original envelope. unknown
