BURKE, Edmund (1809-82)Biblio.com
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28709This New Hampshire attorney and newspaper editor "New Hampshire Argus" was elected to Congress in 1839 serving until 1845 -- whereupon he became the second Commissioner of Patents serving until 1850. NS 1p 7 3/4" X 9 3/4" Washington DC 1845 August 16. Addressed to Colonel Gardner. Very good. Forwards to Gardner "two newspapers the New York Observer and Saturday Courier which are probably sent to this office by mistake." Attractively penned boldly signed. unknown
24559This American artist's unorthodox WPA tempera murals "The Fleet's In!" hints at homosexuality in a style that came to be known as "magic realism" catapulted him to fame and controversy; male nudes were a favorite subject. Large bold signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1976 June 1. Fine. With original envelope. A handsome example in Cadmus's superb script. unknown
29953This Republican politician was the only Kansas governor 1947-50 to also serve in the House of Representatives 1935-47 and the Senate 1950-69. DS 1p irregular 7½" X 17" n.p. Washington DC 1952 February 8. Very good. Evenly age toned throughout with couple of small scotch tape stains. Clipped from the "Congressional Record -- Appendix" of February 18 1952 this is the text of a patriotic speech titled "Lincoln Day Address by Hon. Frank Carlson of Kansas" delivered by Carlson in Brooklyn New York on February 18 1952 and is boldly signed at the top across the title along with "U.S. Senate / Kansas" in black fountain pen. The title introduction and beginning of the opening paragraph began on one page of this publication a piece 2½" X 3½" while the vast bulk of the speech appears on both sides of a single leaf A931 and A932 and several brief closing paragraphs run on another page a piece 2½" X 3"; these two small snippets have been neatly affixed at the start and finish so that the speech is presented as a single if odd shaped sheet with text front and back. From the collection of noted Lincoln scholar ARNOLD F. GATES 1914-93. unknown
26996Canada's unofficial poet laureate author of popular verse collections such as "Sappho" 1902 "Songs from Vagabondia" 1894 and "Ballads of Lost Haven" 1897. Bold and attractive "Two Stacks / 7 July 1895 / Bliss Carman" in brown ink on a 3 3/4" X 3" slip. Near fine. Slight age toning. "Two Stacks" is likely the name of a residence where Carman was living at this time. unknown
31159Star of innumerable "B" Westerns. PS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Fine. Handsome modern print of a young Carson in ten-gallon hat and six-shooter bearing a large and bold signature in black marker in a light area left of center. unknown
25212In 1965 this Works Progress Administration artist later a commercial and technical artist gained fame when a watercolor she had painted in 1939 depicting an Angel Gabriel weathervane atop a church steeple in Newburyport was chosen as the country's Christmas stamp. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" Silver Bell Arizona 1965 November 2. Single 5-cent "Christmas" stamp at upper right. At the center in bold blue ballpoint the artist signs and inscribes it "Inscribed to Paul Johnston with / best wishes / Lucille Gloria Chabot." Accompanied by a brief ANS heavy stock 6" X 3½" card n.p. 1974 August 19. Addressed to Paul Johnston. Fine. Gracious note to an admirer. With small portion of original transmittal envelope present. unknown
1978049836Westport Connecticut : Greenwood Press 1978. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Octavo. 227 pages indexed. Hardcover in a dark burgundy cloth with gold lettering. Light wear to the binding. The outer text block is spotted along the top edge. Inscribed by the author on the front end paper "To George for the legacy of scholarship-- for your efforts in the beginning of this volume with the Bell State experience and the dissertation on A.M. & N.-- / Thanks Frederick Chambers 10-18-80." The bookplate of the recipient is on the front pastedown. The text is clean and sound. <br/> <br/> Greenwood Press hardcover
31434This U.S. admiral was commander of the U.S.S. Minnesota when she struck a German mine in September 1918 but he got his ship to port without loss of life and was decorated for it; commander-in-chief of the U.S. Fleet 1930-31. Handsome "J.V. Chase / Admiral U.S. Navy" in blue fountain pen 5 3/4" X 3 3/4" n.p. n.y. 1930-31. Very good. Faint age toning. On slip with printed "Flagship of the Commander in Chief / United States Fleet" and blue four-star flag insignia at top. unknown
22996One of the legends of modern dance principal dancer of the American Ballet Theatre from 1940 to 1960 also a co-director from 1945 to 1980. Signature and "American Ballet Theatre" heavy stock 5" X 3" card Chicago IL 1969 April 20. Fine. With original envelope. Scarce. unknown
19-7411Daly City CA: Christophe Stickel Autographs 1990. 8vo. 33 pp. Stapled wraps. B&W photographs throughout. Very Good. Undated.From the estate of Herb Yellin 1935 - 2014 the publisher of the Lord John Press. Daly City, CA: Christophe Stickel Autographs, [1990?]. paperback
22101Popular and prolific English poet critic and novelist whose verse collections include "Flood of Life" 1917 and "Bells of Rye" 1960 with many in between. ANS 1p 5" X 8" Holborn England 1936 February 12. Addressed to "Sir." Very good. File hole at upper left; large blue pencilled checkmark in lower area. "I shall be glad to give a reading from my new collection of poems 'Twelve Noon' on Feb. 26th at 5.15 p.m." Attractively penned. unknown
24028Paperback. This American opera singer also appeared in the 1937 film "Make a Wish." Printed program of the Chicago Grand Opera Company 16pp 7" X 10" Chicago IL 1934 January 27. Very good. Slight bit of age toning to outer wrappers only. Program for a performance of Puccini's "Turandot" featuring Rosa Raisa as Princess Turandot. Claire who played the role of "Liu a Young Slave Girl" has signed large and bold in black fountain pen across the center spread pp. 8-9. Quite attractive. paperback
28272West Virginia's greatest unofficial representative and cheerleader ever a revered newspaperman famed for founding "The West Virginia Hillbilly" in 1957 legendary for preserving and publishing the history and folklore of this state; he published authored and edited numerous regional history volumes such as "The West Virginia Heritage Encyclopedia" "Ma and Pa and Mister Kennedy" 1965 "West Virginia Songbook" 1974 "West Virginia Picture Book" 1978 and others. TLS 1p 8½" X 11" Richwood WV 1971 July 8. Addressed to noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar ARNOLD F. GATES 1914-93. Very good. On "West Virginia Hillbilly" letterhead Comstock replies graciously to a request for information about renowned John Brown scholar and West Virginian Boyd Stutler and his well-known Brown collection: "I wish I could tell you more about Boyd Stutler. Only recently we had such an inquiry and my staff spent hours going over my unindexed paper to find my Comstock Load Comments on his passing. Nobody even found it. Now as to the collection: It is shrouded in mystery. There was a drive here. to see that it stayed in the state. But rumor has it that the son sold it to parties unknown. I wish I could tell you more. I wish I knew more. Enclosed not present is a book of my own a bit of a sleeper which surprisingly to me sold 200000 copies last year. Note too if you will my ambitious plans regarding a 50-volume encyclopedia for my state of West Virginia." Boldly signed in red ballpoint. Great and varied contents! unknown
19894110bx105<p>Signed and inscribed by the author on bookplate taped to ffep Dec 1989 first printing. P/o name stamp else unmarked. 9 1/4" tall 133 pages</p> Mary Corson hardcover
23112Outfielder with the St. Louis Browns and Boston Red Sox debuting in 1914. Bold signature and address in blue ballpoint 2½" X 1" tipped to 5" X 3" card n.p. n.d. Very good. Uncommon. unknown
20898This AIDS victim co-wrote "A Chorus Line" 1976 with James Kirkwood for which he won a Tony award. Uncommon signature heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1981 February 11. Fine. With original envelope. Uncommon. unknown
20978This New York attorney became major general of volunteers in the Civil War serving as "a cavalryman by instinct" from 1861-65. Small clipped signature 2" X ½" n.p. n.y. Near fine. Bold quick and typical "HE Davies." Most likely from a legal document of some sort for Davies literally "signs on the dotted line. unknown
26443Influential American designer whose bewildering versatility led him to undertake designs for more than 350 paperback covers and shopping bags for the Met commissions ranging from the National Park Service to the Atomic Energy Commission exhibits for the 1970 Osaka World's Fair and the Egyptian Wing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art illustrations for "Esquire" magazine and for jazz album covers etc. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Philadelphia PA on 18 June 1981 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single de Harak-designed 18-cent "Professional Management" stamp at upper right. Fine. No decorative cachet; no distracting recipient's name/address. At lower left de Harak signs large and bold in black fineline dating it 8-13-81. With small portion of original transmittal envelope. unknown
42556This American historian and academic won the 1934 Pulitzer Prize for his "John Hay: From Poetry to Politics"; he also edited the 1939 "Lincoln and the Civil War in the Diaries and Letters of John Hay." TNS 1p 7¼" X 10½" Hague NY 23 June 1941. Addressed to Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. Near fine. "It is always a delight to hear from a perfect stranger" he writes "that something I have written has found appreciation." He also sends congratulations for something that Gates sent him -- he was publishing Lincoln essays in booklet form -- with "every good wish that you may continue in what is certainly one of the most satisfactory intellectual exercises." Boldly signed in black ink. unknown
41820This renowned harpist who also owned one of the world's largest harp collections toured extensively for decades played for five U.S. presidents in the White House and taught Harpo Marx and other celebrities. Signed Program 8vo 5½" X 8½" 4pp n.p. n.y. Very good. Faint edgewear original light folds and faint mounting traces on middle third of rear wrapper. Interesting program printed in blue and red on buff stock for Dilling's appearance at the "Community Concert Association" listing an ambitious program that included Bach Mozart Faure Debussy Prokofieff and a half dozen others tiny inked notes beneath three of these. Dilling signs large and bold in pencil near the top. Inner page 2 contains Dilling's biography and "Annotations" pp. 3 and 4 for each composition played. unknown
24301This NASA administrator served as Kennedy Space Center Test Support Officer; he directed the Apollo countdowns. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled at Kennedy Space Center Florida on 2 August 1971 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Two joined 8-cent "United States in Space" and "A Decade of Achievement" stamps at upper right. Fine. Near lower left in black fineline Donnelly signs boldly adding "Assoc Dir Ops / KSC - NASA." Small portion of original transmittal envelope also present. Uncommon. unknown
63-6699Los Angeles CA: Doris Harris 1992-2000. Typed signed letter hand-written signed letter and postcard to Yellin 8.5" x 14" & smaller plus two page photocopy of letter Very Good. Herb Yellin 1935-2014 was the highly respected publisher and founder of Lord John Press considered by many to be one of the most important small presses of the 20th century. Los Angeles, CA: Doris Harris, 1992-2000. unknown
24656John and Lionel Barrymore's uncle was himself a renowned Victorian-era actor appearing with Maude Adams in the Charles Frohman Company's famed production of "The Masked Ball" 1892-97. Large bold signature and "1898" heavy stock 3 3/4" X 2" slip n.p. Very good. Mounting traces on verso. An attractive example. unknown
2005040558New York: Doubleday 2005 Book. New. Hardcover. Signed by Authors. First Edition. Author inscription on title page. "Featuring a vast cast of characters and nationalities twists of fate and tales of inspired leadership David Anthony Durham perfectly captures the legendary Hannibals's world."568p. Maps on end papers. Doubleday hardcover
39135This football safety played eight seasons for the Atlanta Falcons 1972-79 but battled depression caused by dementia as a result of traumatic brain injuries incurred playing football for the rest of his days; he joined other players in a class-action suit against the NFL and committed suicide at age 62. Large and bold "Love in Jesus / Ray Easterling / #32 / Atlanta Falcons" penned in black ballpoint on a special heavy stock 5" X 3" card which he dates 6 December 1976. Fine. A choice and early example accompanied by original envelope. Rather uncommon. unknown
