AUTRY, Gene (1907-98)Biblio.com
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25810Known as "The Singing Cowboy" this Western star appeared in dozens of films between 1934 and 1954; turning his attention to baseball he became successful owner of the California Angels. IPS 3½" X 3½" n.p. n.d. October 1955. Very good. Light tape stain at each corner. Original one-of-a-kind black-and-white snapshot of Autry in full cowboy regalia signing an autograph surrounded by a couple of fans. At the bottom in bold black fountain pen he inscribes and signs: "To Donald / With My best / wishes / Gene Autry." The ink skips a bit on the "ld" in "Donald" and the "st" in "best" and one tape stain imposes partly on the "G" in "Gene." Overall still an attractive example on a unique image. Likely taken at the Coliseum in Chicago. unknown
1955006263Tel Aviv: Massadah Publishing House Limited. SIGNED First edition. Hard cover in original cloth. Published Tel Aviv: Massadah Publishing House Limited no date c.1955. folio 9" x 11 3/4" 38pp.50 plates plus 38pp. Text in English and Hebrew. Signed by editor M. Avniel Jan 12 1958. Near fine. . Near Fine. Hard. 1955. Massadah Publishing House Limited unknown
40773This American artist was an illustrator for "Harper's Weekly" and other publications and also illustrated many books but is best known for drawings and painting of American and European street scenes -- cityscapes buildings. Signed leaflet heavy buff stock 6" X 9" 4pp n.p. n.y. Fine. Reproduction of Bailey's lithograph of St. Paul's Chapel with printed caption beneath "Columbia University / in the City of New York / on the / New York Central." Just below the image the artist boldly inscribes "To Arnold Gates" and signs in full in black ink. Inner pages 2 and 3 blank and fourth page features two columns of text about Columbia University front and rear pages thus display nicely side by side. No publisher or year noted but likely of 1930s vintage and presumably a New York Central marketing piece. Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 became a noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. unknown
25520Noted Virginia artist-historian often associated with Mount Vernon and designer of the 1949 U.S. air mail stamp celebrating Alexandria's 200th birthday. Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" n.p. n.y. Single 6-cent "Alexandria Virginia Bicentennial" stamp at upper right. Fine. NOT a First Day Cover. At lower left in bold black ink Bailey signs. Accompanied by an ALS 1p 8½" X 11" Alexandria Virginia 1970 February 14. Addressed to Paul Johnston. Near fine. Good content concerning this stamp reading in part: "One might safely say that the concept and substance of the stamp was a case of design by committee; that it had something to say however is gratifying in the way you are using graphic materials to illuminate American history. Both buildings I am happy to report still survive despite a brush with urban renewal." With original envelope. Nifty bit of postal history. unknown
20891The internationally renowned geologist and mining engineer authored numerous books "Alaska's Minerals as a Basis for Industry" "More Recent Cyanide Practice" "Ores & Industry in the Far East"; he served as first chief of the Illinois State Geological Survey and as director of the United States Bureau of Mines. ALS 1p 8½" X 11" Columbus OH 1944 March 28. Addressed to J. Robert Van Pelt of the American Institute of Mining Engineers. Near fine. Smudge at upper right corner not affecting text. On letterhead of "Battelle Memorial Institute" Bain arranges a date "to meet with the Chicago section once more. In these war times it is not always possible to keep appointments made so far ahead. As for title for the talk how would this do 'The Place of Philippine Mines in the Far Eastern Future' or 'Ores and Industry in the Philippines' or 'One Mining Man's experiences in the Philippines in War time'." Bold and attractive. It was while in the Philippines that Bain died. A handsome example. unknown
40856This attorney and Democratic politician served as Cleveland mayor 1912-15 but most importantly as President Woodrow Wilson's influential Secretary of War 1916-21 during the tumultuous World War One years. Bold "Cordially yours / Newton D. Baker" in black ink on a 6¼" X 3½" sheet n.p. n.y. Fine. unknown
39132This highly-regarded American historian nicknamed the "Father of American History" served in James K. Polk's cabinet as Secretary of the Navy 1845-46 and as U.S. Minister to the United Kingdom 1846-49. Bold old age signature of the blank verso of Bancroft's 3¼" X 2" engraved Washington DC calling card "Mr. Bancroft. / 1623 H Street" n.y. Near fine. With original envelope cancelled in Newport Rhode Island where Bancroft summered on 17 August 1888. Accompanied by a fine modern reproduction of a vintage head-and-shoulders engraved portrait of Bancroft. unknown
18020American editor and prolific author on a variety of subjects; his books include "Mother Goose Rhymes" 1926 "Annapolis Today" 1938 "Copy: A One-Act Newspaper Play" 1910 "Bypaths in Arcady" 1915 "Flotsam" 1903 "How to Build Your Radio Receiver" 1924 "Our Army Today" 1943 and many others. Two items: First a TQS 1p 8½" X 11" n.p. n.y. Near fine. Faint original mailing folds. Brief two-stanza poem titled "Beyond" which goes as follows: "When all my little worldly tasks are done / And life is through / Shall I my love lie down in sleep at last / To dream with you / Or shall I find when you and I shall rest / In peace supreme / That death is Life but of a larger plan / And Life the dream" Boldly signed at the conclusion. Second a TNS 1p 7¼" X 10¼" New York NY 1923 February 2. Addressed to Dr. Albert Johannsen. Near fine. On "Popular Radio" letterhead listing him as editor Banning thanks this University of Chicago professor for "my unpardonable delay in responding more promptly to your flattering suggestion of over a month ago" and transmits this typed poem. Boldly signed. Johannsen authored "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. His original 8½" X 11" file folder bearing a printed "Collection of Albert Johannsen" label partly filled in by Johannsen accompanies this attractive pair. unknown
31336This noted career diplomat served as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of Spain to the United States; distraught at a refusal to prolong his U.S. assignment he committed suicide in New York at age 52. PS 4¼" X 6½" n.p. n.y. Near fine. Handsome sepia tone cabinet portrait a head-and-shoulders image of an intent-looking Barca in suit and tie. Large ornate decorative backstamp of Washington DC photographer G.W. Davis. Below his image on the blank margin is the diplomat's carefully penned full signature "Senor Don Francisco Barca" in black ink. A superb and uncommon image. unknown
28310This prominent New York attorney was a noted Lincoln scholar author of the 1954 "Three Lincoln Masterpieces"; charter member and vice president of the noted Civil War Round Table of New York and namesake of the prestigious Benjamin Barondess Award for new Civil War titles. TNS 1p 8½" X 11" New York NY 1951 November 20. Addressed to CARL HAVERLIN 1899-1985 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar radio pioneer and president of Broadcast Music Inc. BMI. Near fine. Referencing a Civil War Round Table event of the previous day Barondess jokes "Did you think you were going to escape thanks for your invitation to me to be one of the panel at the Gettysburg Address Seminar last night If so the error was profound." Boldly signed. Haverlin has scrawled the draft of a brief reply in bold pencil at upper left as was his custom. Accompanied by a carbon copy typescript of the very talk Barondess had given at that seminar 10pp rectos only 8½" X 11" n.p. 1951 November 19. Very good. Titled simply "BENJAMIN BARONDESS'S TALK" this double-spaced typescript on thin onion skin paper presents his overview of Lincoln's speech its preparation and reception. The following year an article by Barondess titled "The Gettysburg Address: Revealing facts about one of the 'Supreme Masterpieces of the English language'" was published in the Spring 1952 issue of "Autograph Collectors' Journal" and this is presumably the precursor of that article. An interesting and unusual pair for the Lincoln specialist. From the collection of noted Lincoln/Civil War scholar ARNOLD F. GATES 1914-93. unknown
28905This Canadian-American chemist-inventor and author is credited with a wide range of inventions; he held 58 U.S. patents and 450 foreign patents among them a microcrystalline cellulose for pharmaceutical use and a microcrystalline collagen. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Cincinnati Ohio on November 10 1972 with "First Day of Issue" noted. Fine. FDC for the 8-cent "Pharmacy" stamp. No decorative cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address present. Much of the front side except for the stamp and cancellation is filled with a typed biographical statement about Battista as follows: "The Battista boy liked the idea of writing letters to tell major corporations how to improve their products. In the 1930's he told a chewing gum company it should coat the sticks with starch so they couldn't stick to the paper in hot weather. In 1955 while working on an idea to make a better rayon tire cord to compete with nylon he came up with a water suspension of cellulose crystals. 'The resulting product is still "revolutionary"' Battista said. He stayed at Princeton until 1970 and in those days came up with a micro-crystalline collagen. This led to the creation of the Avitene hemostat which uses collagen and is now used in every operating room across the nation." Below this on the cover's lower margin the scientist boldly inscribes and signs in black ballpoint: "Wishing Paul Johnston every / success / Orlando A. Battista / 10/31/79." Attractive and most unusual. unknown
38323This Knight's Cross recipient was a German Luftwaffe night fighter ace who claimed 58 downed aircraft in 110 missions -- including a record-breaking 9 four-engine bombers downed the night of March 14-15 1945. PS 6¼" X 4½" n.p. n.y. Fine. Matte finish black and white reprint of a WW2-era candid shot showing Becker in uniform chatting with a soldier while a group of soldiers in the background watch -- signed boldly by him in black fineline in a light area at lower left. A superb example signed later in life. unknown
39542This Lafayette College football star later played guard for three seasons with the Frankford Yellow Jackets their first NFL season 1924-25 and New York Giants 1925-26. ANS 1p 5 3/4" X 7 3/4" Wilkes-Barre PA 1977 June 2. Addressed to Richard C. Laade. Near fine. Cordial note to an admirer noting that "Lafayette College forwarded to me your request for my address" adding "Please note that the correct spelling is BEDNER" and enquiring "May I ask what is this for." Boldly penned and signed in blue ballpoint. With original envelope partly addressed by Bedner. Rather uncommon. unknown
15573Mild-mannered leading man of countless films from the 1930s and '40s later a fine character actor active into the 1980s. PS 8½" X 6½" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Glossy scene from the 1960 film version of the 1958 play for which Bellamy won his only Tony "Sunrise at Campobello" showing him as FDR with Greer Garson as Eleanor and HUME CRONYN 1911-2003 as Louis Howe. Bellamy and Cronyn each sign beneath their likeness. unknown
28976Uncle Miltie" a prolific comedian who began in vaudeville and became America's top television personality with "The Milton Berle Show" 1948-56. Color IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Handsome half-length printed portrait wearing tuxedo and typically inane grin boldly inscribed and signed in a light portion at upper right in thickish black marker: "To Marshall / Bean / Love / Milton / Berle." A superb example. unknown
13919This Chicago pianist -- no relation to Leonard -- debuted with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in January 1928 and proved a popular soloist; her gigs included a stint with the Woman's Symphony Orchestra of Chicago one of the first all-female orchestras in the U.S. IPS Moffett 8" X 10" n.p. 1928 March 20. Near fine. A striking head-and-shoulders closeup in flapperish bobbed hair boldly signed and inscribed in black ink in a light portion at upper left: "To John G. Leiser / With kindest regards / Rae Bernstein / 3/20/28." Quite uncommon. unknown
35112This member of the legendary early colonial Philadelphia family was a famed attorney and sociality of that city active in such organizations as the American Philosophical Society and the Pennsylvania Board of Charities. ADS 1p 5¼" X 6½" Long Branch NJ 1876 July 3. Very good. Minor soiling. Payment order boldly penned in brown ink: "The Bank of North America Phila will please pay to the order of S.A. Howland One Hundred and nine 10/100 dollars." Signed in full. Oval "Paid" inkstamp at lower right not affecting written portion and partial tax stamp at lower left plus the usual cancellation slashes. Interesting and unusual. unknown
21357This influential black musician educator and composer pageant "Rolling Along in Negro Song" 1945 served as choir master of St. Louis's renowned Antioch Baptist Church and as president of the National Association of Negro Musicians 1960-65; one of his most famed pupils was the opera star Grace Bumbry; "Billups Avenue" in St. Louis is named in his honor and he was first recipient of the prestigious W.C. Handy Award in 1969 -- the same year the U.S. honored Handy with a stamp. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled at Memphis TN on May 17 1969 and with "First Day of Issue" marked. Single 6-cent "W.C. Handy Father of the Blues" stamp at upper right. Near fine. No decorative cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address present. Across the "sweet spot" Billups signs bold and large 5"! in black ballpoint. Comes with original 9½" X 4" transmittal envelope bearing Billups name and address printed in his hand at upper left. A most uncommon autograph. unknown
22994The principal dancer of the American Ballet Theatre in New York died from drug overdose at age thirty. Uncommon large signature heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1984 May 4. Fine. With original envelope. Quite uncommon. unknown
31627An interesting figure in the history of the Jewish society known as B'nai B'rith was this San Francisco businessman who served as grand secretary of their San Francisco headquarters for many years; when his real estate dealings failed and the grand lodge appeared to be missing a large amount of funds he committed suicide. ADS 1p 8" X 3¼" San Francisco CA 1893 March 28. Very good. Moderately age toned. "Received of Mr. R.C. Hallowell Thirty-Eight dollars in payment of moneys collected for my account" -- apparently a payment on an I.O.U. Boldly signed in full. Dated two years prior to his suicide this might well relate to the financial difficulties that ultimately ended up in Blank "borrowing" from his lodge and taking his life in despair. A San Francisco oddity. unknown
27433This GOP giant chaired the Republican National Committee from 1965 to 1969 turning the Republican Party around after Barry Goldwater's stunning 1964 defeat and culminating in Richard Nixon's 1968 election. TNS 1p 8½" X 11" Columbus OH 1965 February 16. Addressed to Gerald L. Arnholt. Near fine. On "Republican State Central and Executive Committee" letterhead Bliss graciously complies with an autograph request. Also an IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. 1965. Very good. Handsome informal closeup of Bliss seated at a table before microphones U.S. flag in background boldly inscribed and signed in black fineline on the blank lower margin: "To Gerald Arnholt / with best wishes / Ray C. Bliss. unknown
25504This past president of the Society of Illustrators 1965-67 specialized in artwork for illustrated paperback covers creating scintillating covers ranging from mainstream to mysteries. Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" n.p. n.y. NOT a First Day Cover but a mint example of Bobertz's 4-cent "Employ the Handicapped" postage stamp is affixed at upper right. At lower left in black ballpoint Bobertz signs large and bold. Accompanied by a TLS 1p 7¼" X 10½" New York NY 1969 October 28. Addressed to Paul Johnston. Near fine. Good content in which the artist discusses his 1960 stamp design. In part: "For quite a time the Employ the Handicapped stamp was used in this area in rehabilitation work and I am happy to see. that it is still useful. I have no idea of how many of these stamps were issued but the Post Office Department reprinted them twice." Small portion of original transmittal envelope present. A nice piece of postal history. unknown
37726Born in Oregon and buried there this Nazi officer served in Hitler's headquarters during part of the war; as a Luftwaffe fighter ace he is credited with downing 10 enemy aircraft; he was also member of the delegation that signed the Nazi surrender document; postwar he became a popular Pan Am station manager at Nuremberg airport. Large bold full signature in blue ink below which he pens "1938 with I / ZG234" heavy stock 5½" X 3½" glazed card n.p. n.y. Fine. Tettelbach served with the ZG26 fighter unit ion 1943-44 so ZG234 must be the unit he served before the war. Very uncommon. unknown
15953This noted diplomat served as French ambassador to the U.S. from 1944 to 1954. TNS 1p 8½" X 11" Washington DC 1947 June 10. Addressed to Kenneth Parker. Fine. On letterhead of "Ambassador de France aux Etats-Unis" Bonnet thanks the Parker Pen Company namesake -- founder George Parker's son -- for sending him a particular new pen "a great favourite of mine." Comes with a 1945 news agency 10" X 8" photograph of Bonnet and others signing the United Nations charter for France. unknown
40755The Lion of Idaho" served 32 years in the U.S. Senate 1907-40; he was a powerful progressive Republican famed for his isolationist views briefly in 1936 considered a presidential contender. Bold full signature on a heavy stock 3¼" X 2¼" card n.p. n.y. Fine. Accompanied by a superb glossy 10" X 8" black and white news agency photograph International News Photo depicting the unveiling of a life-size statue with a row of naval officers at attention on each side of it. Original mimeographed paper label neatly affixed to verso dated 6 June 1947 captions this scene "Honor Late Idaho Senator" and describes it: "Midshipmen from Idaho attend the unveiling of a statue in the rotunda of the Capitol of the late Senator William E. Borah of Idaho. Mrs. Borah the widow is at left center. At right center is Senator Henry C. Dworshak. who accepted the statue in behalf of the U.S. Government following the unveiling ceremony." Also present is the original "United States Senate" transmittal envelope bearing Borah's facsimile free-frank signature at upper right and 19 December 1927 postal cancellation. unknown
