SHARKEY, Jack (1902-92)Biblio.com
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22726Popular world heavyweight boxing champion 1932-33. Choice bold "To / Richard C. Laade / Best of luck always / Jack Sharkey / 6/6/73" in red marker heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Fine. Comes with a one-line thank-you note on same admirer's 8½" X 3½" note to Sharkey signed and dated. With original envelope. The "Big Skee" himself! unknown
16432Chicago's auxiliary bishop from 1928 to 1969 Cardinal Mundelein's influential understudy; this mainstay of the Chicago Catholic scene founded and directed the Catholic Youth Organization 1930-54. TNS 1p 7¼" X 10½" Chicago IL 1948 February 5. Addressed to Reverend Jon P. Dolan. Near fine. Two file holes near top. On Diocese letterhead Sheil declines an invitation to address a forum at St. Ambrose College in Davenport Iowa citing "the vagaries of my schedule. I do not wish to make a commitment which I might at the last moment find impossible to keep." Large bold signature. unknown
29354This British nobleman took the family's ancient but decrepit manse and built the magnificent castle known as Alton Towers that stands today; well known as the lay leader of English Catholicism in his day his philanthropic pursuits included constructing a monastery church and schools and earned him the nickname "Good Earl John." Large bold signature in brown ink 2 3/4" X 1 3/4" tipped to 4½" X 7" album leaf n.p. n.y. Very good. Slight age toning. Below this clipped signature is tipped another slip 3" X 2½" on which is penned in minute 19th century script: "The autograph of John Talbot is the Earl of Shrewsbury the great book collector -- it is genuine & I got it from a person who purchased it in a copy of Wordsworth at the Alton Towers Sale of his library" signed "Hahnhaus." Christie & Mason auctioned off most of the Alton Towers household treasures in July and August of 1857 including a large library. unknown
14139Slapstick-style comedian of early television and films famed for characters such as "Freddy the Freeloader." Signed film program 4pp 6½" X 9½" n.p. n.d. German language program printed in Vienna Austria in 1951 for Drei kleine Worte Three Little Words featuring Skelton Fred Astaire Vera-Ellen Arlene Dahl and others printed entirely in brown tones. On the front cover which shows various scenes from the film the comic signs "Danke Schˆn / Red Skelton" boldly near his portrait. Handsome and most unusual in this form. unknown
32497This Civil War officer served as lieutenant colonel later brevet brigadier general with the Second Corps where he was chief commissary of subsistence; he was awarded the Medal of Honor for his October 27 1864 service at Hatchers's Run Virginia where he led part of a brigade that captured Confederate soldiers and their flag and saved artillery. Clipped portion of a printed Document Signed 8½" X 2¼" n.p. n.y. Near fine. Below the printed line "therein expressed; that their services were rendered as stated and were necessary for the public service" Smith signs in full large and bold in brown ink on a dotted line at lower right. Below his signature his rank "Lt. Col. & Chief / 2nd Corps" is handsomely penned in another hand. Likely clipped from a routine military form of some sort. unknown
14808Popular actress and comedienne who starred in the "Maisie" series and later in two popular television shows. Color IPS 8¼" X 11" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Heavy stock book photograph another image on verso a glorious color glamour pose showing her reclining on a sofa with huge floral arrangement behind her circa 1940s inscribed and signed large and bold in vivid green ink "to Terry Kocsett / Best wishes / Ann Sothern." Superb image of her at the height of her fame -- quite appealing. unknown
22495This American violinist son of the sporting goods tycoon was a popular solo performer and also composed two violin concerti an orchestras suite and other violin pieces. ADS 1p 11" X 7" New York NY n.y. ca. 1930. Very good. Evenly age toned. Front portion only of a large beige envelope signed "A. Spalding" at upper left with return address in his hand and addressed to Chicago musician and music school founder John Leiser. Theodore Roosevelt 5-cent stamp cancelled though cancellation bears no date. Accompanied by a modern glossy book photograph a reproduction of a superb half-length portrait of a standing Spalding in middle age sporting three-piece suit fiddle tucked casually under one arm hand wielding bow and other fist resting jauntily on hip. A nifty pair. unknown
31516This Greek-born American artist was the youngest of that fabled group of abstract expressionist painters that included Jackson Pollock Mark Rothko and Willem de Kooning active in New York in the 1940s and '50s. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Boston Massachusetts on 27 October 1976 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single 13-cent "Winter Pastime" Christmas stamp at upper right. Simple blue and gold "First Day Cover" printed cachet at left. No distracting recipient's name/address. Just right of center Stamos signs boldly in black ballpoint -- unfortunately his pen skips on the first name only which he partly overwrites. A most uncommon signature. This stamp NOT designed by Stamos by the way but by Stevan Dohanos. unknown
22734This engineer joined the Boeing company in 1962 as head of their aeronautical electronics division and soon rose to vice president where he gained fame for spearheading the race to develop the 747 jumbo jet a massive management and engineering achievement as well as an enormous financial gamble that ushered in a new age of air transport; he served as president from 1972 to 1985 their longest ever. Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Jamaica New York on 12 April 1970. Single 20-cent "Audubon 1785-1851" air mail stamp at upper right. NOT a First Day Cover but left side bears a large circular purple inkstamp commemorating "First TWA 747 Service New York-Paris." To the right of this in the "sweet spot" Stamper signs large and bold in black ballpoint. Most unusual. Comes with original transmittal envelope and TNS secretarial 1p 7¼" X 10¼" Seattle WA 1970 May 11. Addressed to Paul Johnston. Thanks him for "the personal interest of so many people in the 747. we're very proud of this newest member of our jet family. unknown
34573This Accounting Hall of Famer inducted 1960 was a civil servant who served as director of the Bureau of the Budget 1958-61 and as President Nixon's secretary of commerce 1969-72 resigning to head Nixon's re-election campaign which bore the unfortunate acronym CREEP in which capacity he got caught up in the Watergate affair. PS heavy stock 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. Fine. Superb matte finish head-and-shoulders portrait circa 1970 signed handsomely by Stand in blue ink on the blank lower margin. A choice example. unknown
10077This prominent Nebraska politician served Congress as Republican from 1935 until his death. Printed DS 10pp rectos only 8½" X 14" Washington DC 1938. Near fine. Faint horizontal fold; staple at upper left. Mimeographed press release titled "Five Republican Congressmen in Lincoln Day Broadcast Over CBS" and consisting of texts of patriotic speeches aired over the Columbia Broadcasting System on February 12 1938 by Stefan and four other Congressman -- Daniel A. Reed Leo A. Allen B. Carroll Reece and Charles W. Tobey. Signed huge and bold Stefan who adds "MC / Nebraska" in blue ink at upper right of the first page. Quite unusual in this format. unknown
36264This bestselling Iowa-born novelist always returned to her roots in such renowned works as "The Folks" 1934 and other Midwest classics. TNS 1p heavy stock 5½" X 3¼" postal card Cedar Falls IA 1937 September 20. Addressed to Owen Davies Bookseller. Very good. Brief note on manila stock to a Chicago bibliopole reading in part: "Thanks very much for your cards in regard to the two Grant books. However I have succeeded in finding both of them since I made the request." Beneath her bold signature in black ink she also adds "Mrs. F.R. Nuhn." Presumably Suckow needed these books for research on an upcoming book. An interesting attractive example. unknown
19924Presbyterian clergyman who was cited for heresy in 1874 and became more popular thereafter. AQS 1p 5¼" X 2½" n.p. 1878 January 9. Very good. Minor mounting trace on verso. Bold "Great Truths heal the discords / which small ideas create" boldly penned in brown ink signed and dated. Attractive. unknown
40548This Georgian Democrat served the peach state as 70th governor 1947-1948-55 and as senator 1957-81; in 1979 he became the only eighth U.S. Senator officially censured -- for "Improper financial conduct accepting reimbursements for official expenses not incurred and improper reporting of campaign receipts and expenditures." IPS 8½" X 11" n.p. n.y. Near fine. Handsome matte finish informal head-and-shoulders closeup of a smiling Talmadge handsomely signed and inscribed by him in a light area at lower right in black fineline: "Best Wishes To / Terrence Kocsett / Herman E.Talmadge." A lovely example. unknown
19212Early catcher with the Brooklyn Dodgers debuting in 1920; later managed the St. Louis Browns. Bold "Zack Taylor" and date 1973 May 19 on a special heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Orlando FL. Fine. Also comes with an ANS initials at the bottom of an admirer's 8½" X 3½" note to him. With original envelope. unknown
22708Perhaps a War of 1812 veteran. perhaps an attorney. perhaps a bureaucrat -- perhaps all of the above! ALS 2pp 8" X 10" Rutland VT 1818 May 16. Addressed to Robert Brent Pay Master General of the U.S. Army. Very good. Mild age toning. Good content appeal on behalf of the wife of a War of 1812 substitute soldier who died in battle. Reads in part: "There are in this vicinity two or three instances where persons served in the detached militia from this state in 1812 as substitutes whose names do not appear on the roll they having answered to the names of those who were drafted. These persons died in the service leaving widows. the widows claims for 5 years half pay is admissable as making proof of their services. permit me to remark in their behalf. it would be extremely unjust to exclude a claim merely because the officer should improperly suffer the name of the drafted man to remain upon the roll." Very interesting discussion of the dilemma of widows of substitute soldiers. unknown
35113This well-known Welsh temperance advocate enjoyed a career as sailor and sea captain before becoming a mover and shaker among the Good Templars establishing many hundreds of lodges and children's lodges throughout Wales and leading their temperance cause; he was elected to their highest offices nationally and internationally. ANS 1p 5" X 8" New York NY 1874 June 6. Addressed to "Dear Brother." Near fine. Mounting traces on verso. On decorative blue "Juvenile Temples of Wales I.O.G.T." letterhead which lists Thomas as "General Superintendent" and on which he has crossed out his hometown of Carnarvon and inserted "New York" Thomas pens in his big bold hand "I have been quite delighted in visiting Peabody Salem & Massachusetts." In 1876 in Louisville Kentucky Thomas was elected Grant Treasurer of the Supreme Grand Lodge of the World so perhaps he was on an earlier tour of American Good Templar locations. Interesting and unusual. unknown
34750This English member of Parliament was also elected mayor of London in 1828. ALS 1p 7 3/4" X 10" Whitehall Place London 1831 January 31. Addressed to Edward Church. Very good. Lightly age toned with mild edgewear but overall bold and attractive. Writing to this noted solicitor Thompson declines an invitation: "The important business which will engage the attention of Parliament on the 10th Feby will prevent me having the honor of dining with the friends of the London Dispensary on the occasion of the anniversary meeting." Interesting a blank portion at lower right bears a lightly-pencilled note in the hand of pioneering autograph dealer Charles Hamilton misidentifying this document as being in the hand of a different William Thompson "d. 1833 Irish economist; supported Robt Owen; wrote 'Distribution of Wealth". unknown
20941This member of the famed Irish engineering family was probably the most famous bridge engineer in America in the early 20th century; his influential books include "A History of Bridge Engineering" "A History of Bridges" "An Irish Channel Railway" "Concrete Bridges and Culverts for Both Railroads and Highways" "Engineering of Shops and Factories" and "The Elizabethtown Bridge." TLS 1p 8½" X 11" Baltimore MD 1931 September 15. Addressed to Mary B. Day librarian of Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry. Very good. Slightest bit of age toning. On Grattan Tyrrell and Company Engineers letterhead Tyrrell fulfills a request for a copy of his most important book: "I take pleasure in forwarding you a copy of the book "A History of Bridge Engineering" the price of which since it was printed twenty years ago having been increased to $6.00 instead of $5.00 originally. This book was published privately by myself and I still have the latest edition. I therefore take pleasure in calling your attention to seven other books written by myself on various branches of Architecture and Engineering." Large bold signature. Interesting and unusual. unknown
31637This business executive took over the reins of the Maytag Company as president after the last actual Maytag family member stepped down and upon the death of grandson Fred Maytag II who became president at age 29 in 1940 Umbreit became chairman of the board and chief executive officer. TNS 1p 7" X 10½" Newton IA 1960 March 28. Addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Bruno J. Gianetti. Fine. On letterhead of "The Maytag Company" Umbreit complies with a request for a photograph signing handsomely in full in blue ink. Also present is the aforementioned photograph an IPS 8" X 10" n.p. 1960 March 28. Glossy head-and-shoulders informal portrait of Umbreit in suit and tie superbly signed and inscribed in white ink in a dark portion at lower right making for excellent contrast: "To George Gianetti / Best wishes for a great / future. / George Umbreit / President The Maytag Company / 3-28-1960." A fine pair. unknown
39126This Golden Globe-nominated film television and stage actor is best remembered as Dan Tanna in the t.v. crime drama "Vega$" 1978-81 and also for "Spenser: For Hire" 1985-88; he died at age 55 from cancer. An unusually early and bold and handsome "Best Wishes / Robert Urich" in black ballpoint on a special heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. which he dates 30 June 1976. Fine. With original envelope. Accompanied by a superb 9" X 7" black and white glossy photograph a 1978 half-length publicity portrait of Urich in front of a lit up "VEGA$" sign for the ABC premiere of that series. An exceptionally early pre-Dan Tanna example. unknown
25297American photographer for the "New York Daily News" Memphis "Commercial Appeal" and Acme News Pictures; when this last sent him to Mississippi in 1937 he photographed a lynching victim that appeared in "Life" magazine and became an icon for the civil rights movement; later chief photographer for the American Red Cross. Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" n.p. n.y. Single mint 5-cent "International Red Cross" stamp at upper right. Fine. At lower left in blue ballpoint Vetter signs in full. NOT a First Day Cover but an uncancelled stamp based on Vetter's photograph of Cuban refugees on the ship S.S. Morning Light -- a freighter used as a mercy ship docked at Port Everglades Florida on 24 May 1963. With small portion of original transmittal envelope. An unusual and uncommon signature. unknown
27629This politician is best known for the social legislation he pioneered as New York senator 1927-49 -- the National Industrial Recovery Act Social Security Act National Labor Relations Act or "Wagner Act" and the Wagner-Steagall Housing Act. TNS 1p 8" X 10½" Washington DC 1938 February 28. Addressed to Fred G. Giffoniello. Very good. Three-punched along left margin not affecting text. The New York politico pontificates in part: "I am very much interested in the education of the youth of our country as I believe there is no safer way to insure democracy then by training our boys to be useful and healthy citizens. unknown
22800This 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. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. ca. 1970. Near fine. Subtle scotch tape stain at each corner. Classy half-length glossy portrait of Wakely in suit and tie plucking his guitar at the height of his fame. At upper right in a light area Wakely inscribes and signs boldly in purple ballpoint: "My Best / To Donald / always / Jimmy Wakely." A handsome piece and rather scarce. unknown
34584This Austrian politician and diplomat succeeded U Thant and became the fourth Secretary-General of the United Nations in 1972 serving until 1981; in 1986 he was elected the ninth president of Austria serving until 1992 although allegations attempting to implicate him in Nazi war crimes on the Eastern front plagued his later years. Color PS 4" X 6" n.p. Vienna Austria n.y. December 1987. Fine. Handsome head and shoulders portrait in later years signed boldly in black fineline on the blank lower margin. With TLS dated 1987 December 3 from assistant transmitting photograph. unknown
