WARRINER, William (?-?)Biblio.com
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21258This famed hybridizer was legendary in the specialized world of rose cultivation and served as director of research for Jackson & Perkins the renowned California rose cultivator; he was responsible for developing an astonishing 110 rose varieties two of which "Medallion" and "Red Masterpiece" were chosen by the U.S. Post Office for a special stamp issued in 1978. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Shreveport Louisiana on July 11 1978 and with "First Day of Issue" marked. Eight 15-cent rose stamps affixed. No decorative cachet or distracting recipient's name/address. Warriner signs boldly in black ballpoint right on the "sweet spot." Extremely attractive and surprisingly uncommon. Small portion of original transmittal envelope also present. unknown
22771The youngest daughter full name Anna Cabot Lodge Quincy Waterston of Boston Mayor and Harvard president Josiah Quincy dabbled in the arts writing poems "Verses" 1863 nonfiction "Adelaide Phillipps: A Record" 1883 and Unitarian hymns; in 2003 her diary was published "A Woman's Wit & Whimsy: The 1833 Diary of Anna Cabot Lodge Quincy" chronicling the life of a 21-year-old aristocrat on the Harvard campus. Bold attractive "With many pleasant memories / of our visit to your happy and / beautiful home I shall / always be your affectionate friend / Anna C.L. Waterston / Fort Washington / 1862" on a 5" X 3¼" slip. Near fine. It's interesting that Fort Washington 16 miles south of Washington DC was built in June of that year 1863 for the New York State Militia during the Gettysburg Campaign so clearly this must have been penned there in the months immediately following its construction. A handsome unusual war-date item. unknown
19111Eisenhower's secretary of commerce 1953-58 also served Massachusetts in the U.S. Senate. Bold signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1971 March 3. Fine. With original envelope. Accompanied by a superb original black-and-white glossy 9" X 7" news agency photograph. Choice image of a seated President Eisenhower at center of his entire cabinet seated to his sides and standing behind him. Original printed text neatly attached to verso dates this January 12 1953 and under the headline "Eisenhower and Full Cabinet Meet for First Time" the scene is described: "President-Elect Dwight Eisenhower today assembled for the first time his entire cabinet to chart the course his administration will steer when it takes over the reins of government in eight days." All are identified and Weeks is standing ar rear between Ike's assistant Sherman Adams and Secretary of Interior Douglas McKay. Near fine. An outstanding pair. unknown
28473Prolific and influential American poet and editor whose first volume of poetry was "The Human Fantasy" 1911. AQS 1p 8½" X 11" n.p. 1972 March 21. Near fine. Light original mailing folds. Titled "for Billy Doris Queenie Donna June and John" this is an original probably one-of-a-kind quatrain written especially for a small class of disabled school children thanking them in verse: "Thank you for your message and / The thank-you picture made by hand / Thank you each and every one -- / I hope you have a lot of fun." Somewhat tremulous but bold easily legible and attractive. A charming example of the vintage versifier's graciousness. unknown
40756The Sage of Emporia" was a Pulitzer Prize-winning American newspaper editor and author whose frequent pronouncements made him John Q. Public's spokesman for many years; he published and edited "The Emporia Gazette" from 1895 until his death. Huge and bold "W.A. White / Emporia / Kansas / January / 1935" in black ink on a buff heavy stock 5½" X 3¼" postal card. Verso addressed in type to Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar and cancelled in Emporia on 8 January 1935. Near fine. Accompanied by a superb glossy 8½" X 6½" black and white news agency photograph International News Photo depicting a large head-and-shoulders bust of White with three persons standing alongside. Original mimeographed paper label neatly affixed to verso dated 21 March 1947 titles this scene "Unveil Bust of Famed Editor" and describes it: "Shown beside the bronze bust of the late William Allen White famed editor of The Emporia Kansas Gazette as it was unveiled today at the French Galleries 210 East 57th St. are the Hon. Ora Rindon mayor of Emporia; Mrs. William Allen White the widow and Jo Davidson the sculptor. After being exhibited in New York the bust will be shipped to Emporia and later placed permanently in the proposed new courthouse. unknown
25976Herbert Hoover's secretary of the interior 1929-32 went on to serve as dean and chancellor of Stanford University's School of Medicine. TNS 1p 7" X 10½" Washington DC 1931 September 28. Addressed to George P. Hambrecht noted Lincoln scholar founder of the Lincoln Fellowship of Wisconsin and director of the Wisconsin State Board of Vocational Education. Near fine. "Thank you for your thoughtful kindness in sending me your appreciation of Abraham Lincoln. I am going to read it at my earliest opportunity." With original envelope. Comes with a fine 8" X 6" glossy news agency photograph of 1928 showing Republican presidential candidate Hoover with Wilbur and other trustees of Stanford University. A nice letter and a choice quite scarce period photograph. unknown
14202This leading man reached the height of his popularity in the 1940s in films such as "A Song to Remember" for which he was nominated for best actor Oscar and "The Bandit of Sherwood Forest"; later he produced and directed films among them "The Naked Prey" in which he also starred. TLS "Cornel" 2pp 8" X 10" "Emblem Productions Limited" letterhead Iver Heath Britain 1962 November 2. Addressed to Don Woolf of California Artists. Very good. Writing to a company that produced Christmas cards featuring original art work by film stars a perturbed Wilde discusses in detail how cards featuring his paintings might be shipped to him in England in time to be mailed out for Christmas. Interesting and odd. Also notes: "All has gone very well with our film and I think we will have something really quite terrific. unknown
22666Eisenhower's secretary of defense 1953-57 had unusual qualifications: he served as president of General Motors 1941-53. Partly-printed DS pencilled initials 1p 7¼" X 10½" n.p. n.d. 1939 June 12. Near fine. Updating form sent out by "Who's Who in America" for their 1940-41 edition printed on light orange stock with Wilson's clipped entry from the previous edition tipped to the central blank portion. Wilson approves this mini-biography with a bold "OK / C.E.W." This item comes with a fine 7" X 9" glossy news agency photograph of 1953 depicting Wilson addressing newsreel cameras outside the Senate Office Building. His nomination to the cabinet was recommended -- after he agreed to sell off all of his GM stock! unknown
42215When Chicago meat packing magnate Thomas E. Wilson of Wilson & Company entered the sporting goods field on a lark in the 1920s little did he imagine that his son who became one of the youngest top executives in the country in 1934 when he stepped into the presidency at age 29 would transform both into influential giants in their fields; in 1953 Edward became chairman of the board and soon after left the business to become of all things Assistant Secretary of Health Education and Welfare under Eisenhower. TLS 1p 8½" X 11" Chicago IL 29 November 1937. Addressed to Lars Maurseth of the Museum of Science and Industry. Very good. Faint edgewear with inoffensive staple hole at upper left. A mimeographed form letter with date and recipient's name/address craftily typed in on letterhead of the Young Men's Christian Association reading in part: "The Boys' Work Committee of the Hyde Park YMCA is attempting to develop a policy and program in its work with older boys' groups and clubs based on community needs. we need information asked for on the enclosed questionnaire." Boldly signed in full by Wilson in blue fountain pen as "Chairman Boys' Work Committee." Interesting and unusual bit of YMCA history and Wilson & Company history. unknown
197140620N.p.: The Encino Press 1971. Paperback. 8vo. Tan wrappers. 7pp. Illustration. Near fine. Christmas keepsake printed in a small quantity for distribution by Senator Yarborough 1903-96 Democratic senator from Texas who rode in the Dallas motorcade carrying President Kennedy in 1963 designed for him by Encino Press's founder William D. Wittliff better known these days as the screenwriter for "The Perfect Storm" and other films. The text consists of a speech that Yarborough gave at the unveiling of the Sam Houston five-cent commemorative stamp in where else Houston on 10 January 1964. On the front page he boldly signs and inscribes in in black fineline: "For Ralph Newman -- Who knows the many facets of Sam Houston -- and the Documents which come from each one -- May the Holidays Cheer you and 1972 improve your already enriched life" signed and dated December 1972. Ralph G. Newman 1912-2000 founded Chicago's noted Abraham Lincoln Book Shop and no doubt supplied Yarborough with Houston and other documents for his collection. With original stamped and cancelled envelope signed by Yarborough at upper left and addressed in his huge flamboyant hand. A choice presentation copy of a very uncommon Encino Press publication. The Encino Press paperback
16070This Democratic senator from Texas 1957-71 rode in the Dallas motorcade carrying President Kennedy in 1963. TLS carbon copy 2pp separate leaves 8½" X 11" Austin TX 1974 April 2. Addressed to J. Richard Stoltz. Near fine. Tiny staple hole at upper left corner. Excellent content. Yarborough thanks the president of Lincoln University for the honorary degree being conferred upon him but regrets he cannot attend the ceremony: "It now appears that my obligations are such that as a practicing attorney I cannot leave Texas that day This is to express my deep regret to you which I hope you will convey to President Emeritus and Mrs. Raymond N. Dooley under whose administration I was granted this honorary Doctor of Humane Letters Degree." He encloses not present "a small token for the expenses you will incur" and pleads poverty: "It is so small that I am almost embarrassed to include it but having been unsuccessful in my campaign to remain in the United States Senate in 1970 and to return there in 1972 I am deep in debt from those campaigns and have been forced to curtail temporarily I hope other things which I would like to support." Usual enormous bold signature in black fineline -- original not carbon copy! unknown
37205The Civil War governor of Illinois 1861-65 also served as representative 1851-55 and senator 1865-71. Bold and handsome "Richd Yates / USS" tan 3½" X 1" slip n.p. n.y. Fine. Though not dated this would have been a free-franking signature clipped from a type of envelope commonly used by Congressman and dates to Yates' Senate period. Accompanied by an outstanding 1860s vintage steel-engraved portrait heavy stock 6" X 9" engraved by J.C. Buttre of New York and captioned "Eminent Loyal Governors" in ornate flowing typeface along the lower margin. Head-and-shoulders portrait of 13 Union governors each within a small oval border; Yates appears near the upper left. unknown
39106This prolific English actress of film stage and television was nominated for an Academy Award as Best Supporting Actress in 1970 for her role in "They Shoot Horses Don't They"; "Tom Jones" 1963 and "Jane Eyre" 1970 are among her other films. Signature and Inscription 1p heavy stock 5½" X 3½" printed correspondence card n.p. n.y. Fine. "For Richard -- / happiness! and all my / best wishes / Susannah York" large and bold in vibrant blue ink. With original envelope. Accompanied by a fine glossy 7" X 9" photograph showing her in "They Shoot Horses Don't They unknown
22777Co-designer of the North German Lloyd's speedy liners "Bremen" and "Europa" and captain of the former which made the fastest Atlantic crossing ever between Bremerhaven and New York in 1929. Bold signature and "Captain / S.S. Bremen" heavy stock 4" X 2¼" card n.p. n.d. Near fine. Minor mounting traces on verso. Exceptionally handsome example. unknown
1927024292Losboa Lisbon: Pedro Fazenda 1927. First Edition . Illustrated Wrappers. Near Fine. 9 3/4" Tall. Photographs Throughout. 222 2 Pp. Wrappers Printed With Red Lettering And Black Design Detached And Worn At Edges Spine Perished Entire Contents Intact And Held Together By Binding Cords. Contents Immaculate. Inscribed At Length And With Admiration To Hollywood Screen Actress Louise Fazenda Hollywood Star Of Fame Recipient Dated 6/23/1928. 16 Copies In Worldcat But Quite Uncommon. <br/> <br/> Pedro Fazenda unknown
1924058344Berlin / New York: Verlag Ernst Wasmuth / Orbis Terrarum / Brentano's Publishers 1924. First American Edition . Cloth. Good. 12 1/4" Tall. 303 Pp. Gray Originally Blue Cloth Gilt. Blue Endpapers. Printed In Germany. First American Edition; No Later Printing Indicated. Fine Sepia Reproductions Of Photographs By Hielscher. A Clean Unmarked Copy Inside. Cloth Worn Fraying At Bottom And Top Of Spine Binding Solid. Page 125 Torn Across Without Loss But Almost Entirely Across The Illustrated Pages 125/126. Very Large And Elaborate Bookplate Of Hollywood Art Director Jack Okey Dated 1927 In The Plate; John Clark "Jack" Okey June 3 1889 - January 8 1963 Was An American Art Director. He Was Raised In Los Angeles And Attended The Harvard School For Boys. After Leaving He Was Given Instruction In Art By His Uncle The California Artist J. Bond Francisco. While He Was In His Early 20S He Traveled To Paris With His Friend Stanton Macdonald Wright And Spent Several Years There Studying Art. Around The Time Of His Marriage In 1913 He Became Involved In The Nascent Film Industry In The Los Angeles Area And Was Involved In The Design And Construction Of Some Of The Earliest Studios There. He Continued In The Film Industry As An Art Director Until His Retirement In 1959. In The Mid-1930S He Spent Several Years In England Working For Alexander Korda Designing Studios For Him. After His Return To The United States He Spent The Remainder Of His Active Career Working For Rko. He Was Nominated For Two Academy Awards For Art Direction 1929 And 1944 But His Best Known Film Is "It'S A Wonderful Life". <br/> <br/> Verlag Ernst Wasmuth / Orbis Terrarum / Brentano's Publishers hardcover
1989045951New York: Harry N Abrams Inc 1989. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Photographs Throughout. 248 Pp. Pink Cloth Stamped In Silver And In Blind. Photographic Endpapers. First Printing. Fine In Fine Dust Jacket. Signed By Jean Howard Above Her Printed Name On The Title Page. We Also Have For Sale Separately An Archive Of Her Music Compositions. <br/> <br/> Harry N Abrams Inc hardcover
2000009784Bonney Lake Washington: Mountain View Books. Signed first edition. Hard cover. Published Bonney Lake Washington: Mountain View Books 2000 first printing. Signed by author on tipped in dedication page. 4to. 8 3/4" x 11 1/4" xiv479pp. illustrated throughout with b/w photo reproductions. Textured blue letherette with gilt tiltles. A fine copy. . Fine. Hard. 1st. 2000. Mountain View Books unknown
036563543X.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
017053Not published. Soft cover. Good. Here is a collection of three author's signatures. They are clipped from letters and have been pasted down on a sheet which measures approx. 22 × 14cm. 1. C. J. Cutcliffe Hyne 1866-1944 a prolific novelist who also wrote under the name Weatherby Chesney. Perhaps his best known work is the fantasy novel The Lost Continent: The Story of Atlantis 1899. 2. Alfred Austin 1835-1913 an English poet who served as Poet Laureate from 1896. 3. H Rider Haggard 1856-1925. This one appears to be rather a rushed signature but featuring the pen strokes common with his autograph. Condition: There is foxing to the sheet and a little to the signatures but they are otherwise in good condition. <br/> <br/> Not published paperback
193376130s. l. 1933. Fine. s. l. 1933 10.40 x 16.20 cm 2 pages sur un double feuillet Autograph letter signed by Edmond Aman-Jean; two pages written in black ink on a double sheet with the painter's monogram. Fold inherent to mailing. ""No longer having the apartment below my studio I am not quite sure that my telephone is working properly. One can always call me through the concierge. I have the desire to see the canvas you mention to me."" unknown
192064367Paris 1920. Fine. Paris s. d. 11 x 13.50 cm un feuillet André Suarès autograph letter to his editors Emile-Paul Frères 6 lines in pencil in the hand of the author and 3 lines of the hand of the editors address of the editors at the head of the letter. Envelope attached. Letter concerning the articles that Suares wrote during the war already published under the name of Commentaries quoted on the back of the letter. unknown
189980782s. l. Paris: Edouard Couturier 1899. Fine. Edouard Couturier s. l. Paris s. d. 1899 13.90 x 9 cm une carte postale First edition of this postcard from the series entitled ""Histoire d'un crime"" n°15; it was created by Edouard Couturier and heightened in colors. Handsome copy. Edouard Couturier unknown
189980783s. l. Paris: Edouard Couturier 1899. Fine. Edouard Couturier s. l. Paris s. d. 1899 13.90 x 9 cm une carte postale First edition of this postcard belonging to the series entitled ""Histoire d'un crime"" n°16; it was created by Edouard Couturier and heightened in colors. Handsome copy of this postcard denouncing the anti-Semitic massacres in Algiers in January 1899. Edouard Couturier unknown
189980784s. l. Paris: Edouard Couturier 1899. Fine. Edouard Couturier s. l. Paris s. d. 1899 13.90 x 9 cm une carte postale First edition of this postcard belonging to the series entitled ""Histoire d'un crime"" n°18; it was created by Edouard Couturier and heightened in colors. Handsome copy. Edouard Couturier unknown
