PIERCE, Webb (1921-91)Biblio.com
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26884Country Western recording star of the 1950s and '60s inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2001. Superb IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. ca. 1965. Near fine. Mild tape stain at each corner on white border only. Vintage head-and-shoulders portrait issued by Decca Records of a smiling Pierce in embroidered Western-style shirt boldly inscribed and signed in bright green fineline in a light portion at lower left: "To Donald Burnell / My best to you / Webb Pierce." A choice example. unknown
27131This popular Italian-American operatic basso one of the greats of the first half of the 20th century appeared at the Metropolitan Opera from 1926 to 1948; post opera he appeared in some films and on Broadway in "South Pacific" in 1949. Large bold attractive "To Mr. / Preston Sawyer / Very Sincerely / Ezio Pinza / S. Francisco 1930" boldly penned in black fountain pen on a pristine cream-colored 6" X 3 3/4" autograph album leaf. Near fine. At right center a 1" X 1½" magazine photograph of Pinza has been neatly affixed. A superb example of this rather uncommon signature. From the collection of noted collector Preston Sawyer 1899-1968 California journalist and historical writer. unknown
18029Prolific American author all under the pseudonym "Holworthy Hall" of popular tales such as "Henry of Navarre Ohio" 1914 "Paprika" 1916 "Pepper" 1916 "Dormie One and Other Golf Stories" 1917 "Egan" 1920 "Rope" 1922 "Colossus" 1930 and others. AMS 1p 8½" X 11" Paris France 1923 n.d. Near fine. Slightest bit of age toning. Page from an actual working draft on a sheet of lined notebook paper headed in Porter's incredibly miniscule but handsome script "The Seller of Dreams / By / Holworthy Hall." Twenty-five handwritten lines of this tale follow. Porter has then in pencil inserted words here and there sometimes entire lines and crossed out a number of the inked lines. In the upper right corner Porter then inscribes it "For Professor Johannsen / with the regards of / Harold E. Porter / 'Holworthy Hall' / Paris 1923." Whether this tale ever made it into print we have not been able to verify -- perhaps it did but under another title or perhaps it was a short story. When we say Porter had an incredibly miniscule script we're not kidding: his letters measure 1/16th" in height! Nevertheless -- with the aid of a magnifying glass -- it's an attractive easily legible script. 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 item. unknown
25994This English historical painter served as director of the National Gallery 1894-1904. ANS 1p 4½" X 7" London England 1883 January 1. Very good. Friendly note to an admirer. unknown
23105Renowned utility player who debuted with the St. Louis Browns in 1912 playing there and elsewhere before retiring in 1924. Handsome signature and team list "Browns / Yankees / Red Sox / Tygers" in bold blue ballpoint 5" X 3" card n.p. n.d. Near fine -- superb later life example. Uncommon. unknown
16067As Treasurer of the United States during the Eisenhower administration 1953-61 Priest's printed signature appeared on many millions of pieces of U.S. currency. Full signature on her 3½" X 2" business card Sacramento CA n.y. Near fine. Small smudge to "t" in "Priest"; small show-through at upper center from tiny tape stain on verso. Handsome card as California state treasurer a position she held from 1967 until her death bearing the gold state seal at upper left. Uncommon in this form and accompanied by a 7" X 9" glossy black-and-white news agency photograph a March 8 1953 closeup of her handing a one dollar bill to another woman with original paper label affixed to verso describing the scene: "U.S. Treasurer Ivy Baker Priest left presents a dollar bill bearing her autograph to director Alma K. Schneider of the U.S. Mint at Denver during an inspection trip. The one-dollar bill is one of the first printing to bear signatures of GOP treasurer and secretary of the treasury in 20 years." Very good. A bit edgeworn with small closed tear at upper margin. A nice very displayable pair. unknown
19049This silent screen siren appeared opposite Rudolf Valentino in "Stolen Moments" 1920 and her 1924 film "Three Weeks" caused a furor; she appeared in talkies such as "Jane Eyre" throughout the 1930s and was nicknamed "Darling of the Intelligentisa" by journalists because of her literary friendships and second husband novelist James M. Cain. "For Richard / from / Aileen Pringle in black fineline on a fine heavy stock 5" X 3" card dated by her 26 March 1985 at upper right. Fine. With original envelope. Accompanied by a fine 4 3/4" X 7½" heavy stock sepia-tone half-length portrait of her at the height of her fame bearing printed inscription and signature. A superb pair. unknown
4608Fine. 32mo stiff card <br/><br/> unknown
16051Fiction fans remember this Iowa novelist actually a lawyer and bootlegger prosecutor for exciting depictions of pioneer life in books such as "Vandemark's Folly" 1921 and "The Hawkeye" 1923 while steamboating aficionados remember him for the classic "Mississippi Steamboatin'." TNS 1p 8¼" X 11" Berkeley Springs WV 1924 November 21. Addressed to George H. Lorimer 1867-1937 the influential "Saturday Evening Post" editor. Very good. Mounting traces on verso. Asks Lorimer's help in tracking down a friend's address concluding with "I am making good progress with the autobiography." Quick died less than six months later and this autobiography was never published. unknown
22510This Austrian actress won an Oscar for "The Great Ziegfield" 1936. Color PS 11" X 8½" n.p. n.d. ca. 1975. Near fine. Book photograph a reproduction of a colorful lobby card for Rainer's 1938 film "The Toy Wife" showing Rainer sandwiched between leading men Melvyn Douglas and Robert Young boldly signed by her in later years in red fineline with "Most Sincerely" across her pale green dress. Quite handsome. unknown
25809This legendary California commercial artist headed the Muirson Label Company for a half century; he created the original artwork for the 1988 U.S. "Carreta 1770s" stamp. Signed pseudo-First Day Cover 5½" X 3½" n.p. 1988 August 30. Near fine. Not actually a postally cancelled First Day Cover but a special cover created by the artist himself and hand labeled "First Day of Issue Aug. 30 88." Two 7.6-cent "Carreta1770s" stamps at upper right. At left are two small line drawings of carretas printed in brown ink and the verso is filled with a line drawing captioned "Circa 1800-1850 Californios Rode in Carretas / Crude Wooden Two-Wheeled Carts Drawn by Oxen" also printed in brown ink. Above this drawing the artist pens "Paul -- Used this scene on a cachet. / RR." Rambo pens the two "R"s back to back the second one in reverse so the result looks like a cattle brand. On the front side in the address portion at right Rambo addresses this to Paul Johnston though it was neither mailed nor postally cancelled and in the message portion at left he writes "Paul / Drew this up just / for the celebration. / Ralph Rambo / RR / Used the scene on / reverse on a cachet." A most unusual non-First Day Cover -- though hand labeled "First Day Cover" by the stamp's artist! unknown
37729This German Luftwaffe fighter ace recipient of the Knight's Cross served in the Eastern front and the defense of the Reich participating in 450 combat missions and downing 46 enemy aircraft. PS 3 3/4" X 5 3/4" n.p. n.y. Fine. A high quality modern black and white print of a head-and-shoulders portrait of a smiling young Rammelt in uniform wearing his Knight's Cross signed boldly by him in black fineline on the blank lower margin. A choice example. unknown
15091This exotic fan dancer caused a sensation at the 1933 Chicago Word's Fair. TNS 1p 5½" X 8½" Glendora CA 1968 March 8. Addressed to Norman Ziel. Very good. Would be fine but for small tape stain on verso that shows through at center of letter not affecting signature. Thanks an admirer for his letter. Large sloppy signature. unknown
18941Raye was a arge-mouthed comedienne singer and actress awarded a special Oscar in 1968; Lamour was a popular actress and singer who starred with Hope and Crosby in the popular "Road" films of the 1940s. Bold "Bless you Richard / Martha / Raye" in black fineline on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card dated by her 1 May 1968 at upper right Fine. With original transmittal envelope. Lamour boldly signs a heavy stock 5" X 3" card in black fineline. This superb pair are accompanied by an outstanding 10" X 8" glossy black-and-white photograph a modern reprint likely 1970s closeup group shot of the cast of the 1938 musical comedy film "Big Broadcast of 1938 -- left to right Ben Blue Lamour W.W. Fields Shirley Ross Bob Hope and Raye. Fine. unknown
20101Secretary of the Navy under Grant; Massachusetts governor. LS 2pp 7 3/4" X 9 3/4" Washington DC 1877 February 3. Addressed to Commissioner of Pensions J.A. Bentley. Very good. Regards a pension sought by "John Heath alias Thomas Steward" for service aboard the U.S.S. Nipsic. unknown
34572This attorney and politician succeeded Herbert Brownell Jr. as attorney general under President Eisenhower in 1957 serving until 1961; in 1969 he became President Nixon's secretary of state serving until 1973 when Henry Kissinger took over. PS heavy stock 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. Near fine. Handsome matte finish head-and-shoulders soft-focus portrait of Rogers circa 1970 signed boldly by him in black ink on the blank lower margin. A choice image from the height of his career. unknown
24358This Norwegian-born explorer and geographer led nine Antarctic expeditions the first in 1933 exploring over 3600 miles via dogsled; he proved that Antarctica is a continent; "Edith Ronne Land" he named after his wife and the "Ronne Ice Shelf" is named after him; he recorded his exploits in his 1961 memoir "Arctic Command." Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Washington DC on 23 June 1971 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single 8-cent "Antarctic Treaty 1961-1971" stamp at upper right. At lower left beneath the postal cancellation Ronne signs large and bold in blue ballpoint. Below his handsome signature he inkstamped: "CAPTAIN FINN RONNE USNR / Military Commander - Scientific Leader / Ellsworth Station Edith Ronne Land / ANTARCTICA." He's also placed a large octagonal inkstamp on the cover's verso about the "International Geophysical Year." A superb signature on a superbly appropriate cover. unknown
16453Secretary of state under Kennedy and Johnson. Unusual PS 9" X 7" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Glossy news agency photograph from 1951 depicting the U.S. delegation to the Japanese peace treay conference in San Francisco. Seated around a table are a youngish Rusk together with John Foster Dulles Dean Acheson and several powerful Congressmen. Dean signs boldly above his image. unknown
1935047225Minneapolis Minn.: Midwest Book Co. 1935. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. 12mo. 165 pages. Hardcover bound in blue cloth with lettering in black. Light to moderate rubbing and wear to the binding. A sound copy with secure inner hinges. Text is clean. A printed slip is pastedown onto the front flyleaf stating "Compliments of. " and then giving a host of business persons presidents and CEO's of 7 companies. SIGNED on the front flyleaf by "Senator Carter Glass." Carter Glass 1858-1946 was born in Lynchburg Virginia and was a U.S. Senator from Virginia 1920-1946. He was also the Secretary of the Treasury under Woodrow Wilson from 1918 to 1920 and helped establish the Federal Reserve. Carter Glass was a Democrat and John Rustgard was a Republican. <br/> <br/> Midwest Book Co. hardcover
31761The parents of Jonas Salk 1914-95 pioneering virologist and medical researcher who created the world's first effective polio vaccine were Polish-Jewish immigrants he a designer and manufacturer of women's clothing. Unusual PS heavy stock 10" X 8" n.p. n.y. ca. late 1950s. Near fine. An original "Wide World Photos" news agency photograph so inkstamped on verso. Superb matte-finish portrait of the proud parents in later years seated side by side. Each signs boldly in full in black ink beneath their image -- he on his light colored pants making for excellent contrast she on a darker skirt making for average contrast. Most unusual -- probably obtained in the years immediately following the triumphant debut of their son's crowning achievement in 1955 when he was being hailed as a miracle worker and medical pioneer par excellence. unknown
27744This American screenwriter director producer and playwright co-authored the screenplay for "Boys Town" winning an Academy Award for Best Writing; in 1948 he became chief of production at MGM Studios ascending to the presidency in 1951 with the departure of Louis B. Mayer filling that office until 1956; among his plays are the Tony Award-winning "Sunrise at Campobello" for which he also wrote the screenplay. ANS 1p 7¼" X 10½" n.p. n.y. 1966. Fine. Near the bottom of a one sentence typed note dated 6 April 1966 sent him by noted Lincoln Scholar Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 on letterhead of "The Civil War Round Table of New York" Schary pens a bold reply in blue ballpoint. Gates had asked Schary "If you can make this one I would be very pleased to have you attend as my guest" referring no doubt to a Civil War Round Table guest lecture -- to which Schary replied "Dear Mr. Gates -- I would have enjoyed being there -- by some breakdown of U.S. Postal Service -- your invitation reached me on the 20th of April -- Perhaps next time -- Thanks -- Dore Schary." Most unusual in this form! Schary produced the 1955 documentary "The Battle of Gettysburg" hence his proven interest in the topic. unknown
26360This large-moustachiod curly haired comedian of television film and stage is best remembered as one half of the Burns and Schreiber comedy team of the 1970s; others remember him for his many Doritos t.v. commercials. Bold signature in blue ballpoint alongside a tiny ½" self-portrait accenting his moustache curly hair and large expressive eyes heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1916 sic! December 24. Fine. Original envelope present showing 1968 postal cancellation. Unusual and fun. unknown
22817Pennsylvania's long-time Republican senator 1959-77 served as minority leader from 1969 to 1977. Bold attractive "Hugh Scott / USS / PA" on heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1970 March 20. Fine. With original envelope. Accompanied by a superb and scarce 6½" X 8½" original glossy news agency photograph International News Photo dated 13 April 1947 depicting then-Congressman Scott and the twenty other junketing legislators who comprised the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee boarding a plane in Long Beach having "just completed its tour of duty here inspecting air facilities." Original tickertape mimeographed descriptive text heavily age toned as usual tipped to verso. A fine signature example and a choice quite uncommon early photograph of Scott. unknown
19084Nebraska senator 1951-52 and secretary of the interior under Eisenhower 1956-61. Boldly penned "Fred A. Seaton / Sec'y Interior" in black fineline and dated by him "2-29-72" on a fine heavy stock 5" X 3" card. With original envelope. Accompanied by an oustanding original glossy black-and-white 9" X 7" news agency photograph an Oval Office scene with President Eisenhower at left chatting with four gents. Printed caption at bottom dates this image 12 June 1957 and describes the scene: "Three members of the legislature of the Virgin Islands called at the White House today to pay their respects to President Eisenhower." In the middle is "Interior Secretary Fred Seaton who introduced the trio." A sharp pair. unknown
28474Noted influential American piano virtuoso; father of pianist/composer Peter. Signed concert program 6" X 9" 12pp Toronto Canada 1964 January 29. Near fine. Toronto Symphony Orchestra program featuring Serkin as guest artist in a program featuring selections from Beethoven Brahms and Bruckner -- signed boldly by Serkin in blue ballpoint on the first text page program summary. Very attractive. unknown
