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42099The famed English hostess par excellence at age 18 married the 41-year-old Robert Crewe-Milnes at that time The Lord Houghton 1885-95 and later the Earl of Crewe 1895-1911 and Marquess of Crewe 1911-1945 British politician and statesman who served as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland 1882-95 Leader of the House of Lords 1908-16 and twice as Lord President of the Council 1905-08 1915-16. ALS written on behalf of and signed for her husband 3pp lettersheet 7½" X 5" n.p. 1907 July 23. Addressed to "My dear George." Near fine. Boldly penned in black ink on letterhead bearing the oval blindstamp at top of first page of "Privy Council Office" the 26-year-old Marchioness of Crew here pens a retained draft of one of her husband's letters noting "Private" at upper left of first page. Interesting if cryptic reading in part: "I need not say that we desire to proceed with great caution in the matters which the Bishop of Birmingham wishes us to discuss tomorrow & that we shall give all due weight to the opinions which you and others express on behalf of Oxford. Nothing very definite I imagine will come of the debate: but it ought to be an interesting discussion. I hope you are tolerably well I wish we could have a tall one of these days." She signs off "sd Crewe" and adds a postscript. Most unusual in this format. unknown
27015Popular novelist and short story writer whose umpteen volumes include "The Wayfarers" "The Unforeseen" and "The Suburban Whirl." Two items: First an ANS 1p 5" X 6½" Orange NJ 1923 January 16. Addressed to Albert Johannsen 1871-1962 a University of Chicago geology professor who authored "The House of Beadle and Adams and Its Dime and Nickel Novels" 1950 the definitive reference work on the subject. Near fine. In response to a request for an original working draft page of a manuscript Cutting cordially replies: "Will the enclosed serve your purpose It is rather more legible than most!" Signed boldly in full. Second an AMS 1p 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. Very good. Mild edge wear and a bit of age toning. On cheap lined paper Cutting has hurriedly penned in black ink some lines from a story complete with a few crossouts and additions. Along the top she has added "From / Fairy Godmother / story finished March 1920. Published in Woman's Home Companion" and at the bottom she signs in full. If this example is as Cutting notes "rather more legible than most" we would hate to see one of her less legible pages! Nice example of a working draft from a popular ladies author of the turn of the century. Accompanied by Johannsen's original 8½" X 11" file folder bearing a printed "Collection of Albert Johannsen" label partly filled in by Johannsen. unknown
31341This Canadian-born American actress of vaudeville and films often played French girls in such movies as "They Had to See Paris" 1929 with Will Rogers "Hot for Paris" 1930 "Three Legionnaires" 1937 and many others. IPS 7½" X 9½" n.p. January 1935. Near fine. Handsome sepia-tone closeup portrait of D'Orsay and then husband actor Maurice Hill smiling cheek to cheek. In a light portion at upper left she signs and inscribes boldly in blue ink: "To Eddie Kesner / a real live booster / Best of luck / Maurice and Fifi-Hill / Jan. 1935." D'Orsay married Hill in 1933 and divorced him in 1938 so photographs signed with this married name are uncommon. A delightful vintage image beautifully signed. unknown
41010This American stage and motion picture producer and director worked with everyone from Humphrey Bogart and Ronald Reagan to Audie Murphy and Rock Hudson but it's for producing and directing television's "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" 1970-92 that he will always be remembered -- and which earned him five Emmy Awards. TNS 1p 7¼" X 10½" Burbank CA 3 February 1987. Addressed to a Chiago publisher. Near fine. Pencilled editorial notes at upper right. Cordial note on his "Carson Tonight Inc." letterhead to this Chicago Publisher who had just published Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka's autobiography "Yes indeed we were happy with Mr. Ditka's appearance informing him that "Michael Korda of Simon & Schuster made a deal with me some time ago and 'Johnny Came Lately' should be in the stores in about six months." Boldly signed in blue ballpoint. unknown
196732323Flagstaff: Northland Press 1967. Hardcover. 4to. Cream cloth pictorial price-clipped dust jacket. Ca. 50pp. Color plates line drawings. Near fine/near fine. An absolutely superb first edition of this slim but stunning collection of this renowned Arizona painter illustrator and graphic artist 1909-82 whose vibrant colors and near abstract style here reminds one of LeRoy Neiman. The front flyleaf bears a huge inscription and signature from the author/artist in brown fineline: "To Louella & Joe / ole / De Grazia / Arizona / USA / 1968." An exceptional copy of this uncommon title. Northland Press hardcover
26356Cecil B.'s niece and economist Henry George's granddaughter was a ballet dancer and innovative choreographer of such Broadway hits as "Rodeo" "Oklahoma!" and "Fall River Legend." Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in New York New York on 26 April 1978 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single 13-cent "USA Dance Theater" stamp at upper right. Fine. No decorative cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address. Right across the "sweet spot" bold and large DeMille signs in full in black fineline. Quite attractive. Original transmittal envelope also present. unknown
40826This popular American novelist short story author and poet an advocate of literary realism began with the bestselling "John Ward Preacher" in 1888 her first book continuing through dozens more titles over the next half century including the series of "Old Chester" novels set in the Pittsburgh area of her childhood. TNS 1p 6" X 9¼" Boston MA 1940 March 7. Addressed to Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. Near fine. On pictorial letterhead of "The Sheraton" in which she lived her final years and died the writer thanks an admirer for birthday greetings and comments on her 1916 and 1935 releases respectively: "It pleases me to know that you liked THE RISING TIDE which I think has been forgotten by everybody except the author! and that you found IF THIS BE I interersting." The exclamation mark quoted was added in Deland's hand. Boldly signed in black ink. Accompanied by a fine delightful heavy stock 8" X 11" unsigned portrait a sepia-tone turn-of-the-century half-length image of a youngish Deland in Victorian garb seated clutching a magazine. unknown
40815This New York City district attorney and Republican politician served as New York's 47th governor 1943-54; he was a presidential contender in 1940 although the nod was given to Wendell Willkie instead but in 1944 was the Republican's candidate against FDR. Bold full signature in black ink on a buff heavy stock 5½" X 3¼" penny postcard n.p. n.y. postal cancellation 20 October 1937. Near fine. Dewey signs the blank lower left corner of a typed signature request from future noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 of Cleveland Ohio. Writing Dewey as New York City prosecutor Gates notes: "After reading a great deal about your great work in New York I am taking the liberty of asking for your autograph" -- adding earnestly "Please send it to me for my small collection surely needs it!" Accompanied by a superb glossy 9" X 7" black and white news agency photograph International News Photos depicting a smiling Dewey standing alongside his wife as she signed a large open book on a table. Original mimeographed paper label neatly affixed to verso dates this image 6 October 1951 and titles it "Governor's Lady Insures Eligibility to Vote" describing the scene: "Mrs. Thomas E. Dewey is shown signing the book as she registered at Public School 18 this morning. Looking on are Governor Dewey and election board chairman." An exceptionally early Dewey signature from his "Gangbuster" days as a special prosecutor. unknown
39180This noted Illinois senator 1949-67 was also a respected economist author of "The Theory of Wages" 1934 "Economy in the National Government" 1952 "In the Fullness of Time" 1972 and other titles. Outstanding TLS 1p 8" X 10½" Washington DC 1966 January 21. Addressed to Mary McCarthy and John A. Werner. Fine. On "Congress of the United States" letterhead the famed liberal Democrat writes to two educators at the North Chicago Community High School "about guiding the direction of your lives." In part: "You and your contemporaries will do well to contemplate the fact that although the future may seem wholly obscure to you right now the pattern of your lives is to a considerable extent already determined. Your character will not change greatly even though with the years you may acquire greater wisdom and experience. nd it is your character that determines your conduct at each moment of decision in your life. Certainly it is never too late to strive for self-improvement. But if at the age of seventeen or eighteen you are habitually dishonest or lazy or greedy or cruel you probably do not have any incentive to reform yourself. If you are honest and humane and unselfish now you have a set of standards that will guide you in the paths of righteousness and help you to shun false values." Goes on along these frank but inspirational lines - excellent original content not simply boilerplate politician pablum. Large bold full signature in blue ballpoint. Accompanied by a superb 8" X 10" glossy black-and-white head-and-shoulders portrait of a smiling Douglas in suit and tie. unknown
40415This German Egyptologist is renowned for discovering one of the earliest medical documents in existence -- an ancient Egyptian papyri giving a cancer treatment -- and sought to further popularize all things Egyptian through of all things historical romances set in Egypt. AQS 1p 4" X 4" n.p. 1885 August. Near fine. Faintly age toned. In Ebers interesting and stylized tiny script in vibrant purple ink he boldly pens four brief lines signing handsomely and dating below. Because of Ebers' calligraphy a number of the words elude translation and those that don't aren't sufficient to allow identifying this quotation. But an attractive item nonetheless accompanied by a modern facsimile of a 19th century head-and-shoulders sketch of Ebers. unknown
37725This German Luftwaffe fighter ace and Knight's Cross winner flew 319 combat missions on the Eastern front and North African campaign during World War Two downing 129 enemy aircraft. PS 4" X 6" n.p. n.y. Fine. Handsome modern black and white print of a head-and-shoulders portrait of a young Eisenach in uniform wearing his Knight's Cross signed boldly by him in black fineline on the blank lower margin. Quite striking. unknown
28646This Chicagoan was presumably a cartoonist though we find no details of his biography. Pencil sketch 1p 7½" X 10 3/4" n.p. n.d. Fine. Head and shoulders of two fellows apparently the same person: a scowling bald-headed fellow in long johns at left and the same character in hat and three-piece suit smoking a pipe. Self-portrait Signed "B.V. Emery -- / His Mark" at lower right. Affixed to lower left corner not affecting drawing is a 2½" X ½" "Chicago Daily News" obituary of Emery. unknown
19391331bx130<p>Signed and inscribed by the author to William C. Waltemath of Rockville Centre N.Y. in March 1940: "To my esteemed friend / Wm C Waltemath. / With every good wish / from the author / Peyton H Enniss". 1st printing. VG in blue cloth white blocking. Top board illustration of Babylonian tablet of the flood. Mild wear at the edges. Illustrated endpapers include photos of Rosetta Stone Babylonian map of the world Walls of Jericho house foundation excavated at Ur of Chaldee more. Front pastedown is chart titled "Origin of the Alphabet". 124 pages 7 5/8"tall</p> New York: Biblical Treasures hardcover
42102The Story Lady" was a famed American children's book author whose many works include "Old Russian Tales" 1913 "The Story Lady's Book" 1921 "Tales of Many Folk" 1926. "Story Lady's Christmas Stories" 1927 and many others; their popularity earned her regular storytelling programs on popular Chicago radio stations. ANS 2pp heavy stock linen 5½" X 3½" correspondence card Chicago IL n.y. likely March 1922. Addressed to George. Very good. Two tiny inoffensive mounting traces at left margin not affecting text. Bearing the green printed name/address of "The Faulkner School" a state-of-the-art school for girls founded by her sister in 1909 and where Georgene taught kindergarten Faulkner boldly pens in her large attractive script a note thanking a correspondent for "the honor of being one in your collection of autographs. I have done so little I do not merit having my name in any way in the 'Halls of Fame'." She also transmits not present "one also by McEvoy who does the 'Potters' -- He would give you one I am sure but you might like this also." Writer J.P. McEvoy was Faulkner's editor at P.F. Volland Company her Chicago publisher and the author of the 1922 hit play "The Potters." Faulkner's first editions are quite collectible and her autograph material seldom seen. This example was no doubt occasioned by the debut of her radio program "The Story Lady" on WGN radio. unknown
28558Noted American painter and muralist. ANS 1p heavy stock 5½" X 3¼" postal card n.p. New York NY n.y. 1954 April 28 postal cancellation. Addressed to Charles Downing Lay 1877-1956 landscape architect and president of the Century Association. Near fine. Cryptic bold note to "C.D.L." -- "Sorry I cant make the Spring Festival. Yours regretfully" signed "B. Faulkner." Uncommon. unknown
36689Bullet Bob" "Rapid Robert" "The Heater from Van Meter" -- this Iowa-born American baseball star was one of the greatest pitchers of all time pitching three no-hitters playing eight All-Star games and winning baseball's Triple Crown in 1940; he debuted with the Cleveland Indians in 1936 and retired from that team in 1956 at which time his number #19 was likewise retired; in 1962 he was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on his first ballot which rarely happens. Oversize printed PS 11" X 14" n.p. n.y. Very good. Some barely-visible wrinkles. Printed entirely in sepia this modern reproduction is a full-length portrait of Feller in uniform at the height of his fame throwing a pitch. His printed signature appears in a light area at lower right and above this he signs boldly in black fineline. unknown
29In 1930 this businessman paired with Irving Price to co-found Fisher-Price Toys; he served as its president and chairman from its inception until 1969 making it the world's largest manufacturer of preschool toys. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Washington DC on 5 November 1970 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single 6-cent "Christmas" stamp at upper right and small circa 1970 1½" X 3/4" newsprint Fisher-Price logo at upper left. Near the center bold and large Fisher signs in blue ballpoint. The 6-cent stamp depicts a toy wooden hobby horse -- wooden toys were part of Fisher-Price's early claim to fame making this cover particularly relevant. Very uncommon autograph. Small portion of original transmittal envelope also present. unknown
42713The most accomplished American stage actress of the early 20th century began as a child and while she did it all -- comedy tragedy -- it is for Ibsen and Shakespeare roles that she's best known; she appeared in silent film versions of two of her greatest stage hits "Tess of the d'Urbervilles" 1913 and "Vanity Fair" 1915. ALS 2pp single leaf 5½" X 8½" Los Angeles CA n.y. Addressed to "Dearest Drucie" Drusilla Pierce a Los Angeles friend. Very good. Original folds none weakened evident; light glass ring near top of second page smudges half a dozen words. On "Hotel Van Nuys" letterhead Fiske urges her friend to " run over to Hollywood any time next Sunday evening -- & have a little time with me and with old-old-old friends. and then when we meet we can plan for the meeting of Tuesday. I am deeply eager you shall attend with me -- next Tuesday. Save that day." Arranges details gives addresses etc. Signed simply "Minnie." Undated but likely 1920s vintage. unknown
41738This respected Amherst Massachusetts poet was a famously thrifty and eccentric New Englander called by Robert Frost America's most neglected poet; his first volume was "Stand With Me Here" 1936 and while he published few volumes his concise intense deeply personal verse gained him a loyal following. TMS on inner panel of a 6½" X 4½" heavy stock Christmas card n.p. n.y. Fine. Front glossy panel features color photograph of lit candles amidst sprigs of evergreen and poinsettias and "Season's Greetings" card against blue background; opening at top the lower inside panel displays a printed seasonal message in red while the blank upper panel features a greeting so carefully phrased it's not a stretch to consider it an unrhymed poem. Titled "For all the children in Mr. Bean's class" it reads: "Thank you thank you for your gifts -- the / Thanksgiving card and the Christmas card / the paperweight that you made and the stamps. / May Christmas bless you all. / With love" and boldly signed in black ballpoint. Most unusual one of a kind and quite attractive. Undated but likely of early 1980s vintage. unknown
22649American novelist and short story writer best known for "Miss Lulu Bett" 1920. ALS "Zona" 3pp 4½" X 7" n.p. n.d. Addressed to Meta. Near fine. Friendly chatty note arranging a social visit in Oshkosh. Very attractive. Accompanied by a small printed magazine photograph of Gale. unknown
15825Metropolitan Opera prima donna who sopranoed there for many seasons. Wonderful IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. dated 1926 on verso in another hand. Near fine. Superb sepia tone head-and-shoulders portrait of the smiling soprano inscribed big and bold "To Mr. John Leiser / with best wishes from / Mabel Garrison." A choice example. unknown
14263English maker of miniatures. PS 7¼" X 8½" n.p. 1935 September 26. Near fine. An unusual transportation-related item printed on thin glazed stock this photograph bears a 4-line printed caption on the lower margin: "ROYAL POLO CART / Princess Mary Driving in the Park. / Model Built by / CHARLES GLASGOW Coach Builder PAISLEY." Above this appears a superbly-detailed miniature carriage driven by a woman in fashionable riding gear with a single white horse pulling. Above this set within an oval frame is the elderly Glasgow in suit and Derby hat. Near the caption Glasgow boldly signs and dates it. The occasion for the issuance of this is uncertain but probably ties in with the lavish 1935 Silver Jubilee celebrations of George V -- perhaps an exhibit of miniatures depicting the royal family at different times of their lives. Princess Mary 1867-1953 married the future king in 1893. Most unusual. unknown
24314American screen composer whose Oscar-winning work includes "American in Paris" "Easter Parade" and "West Side Story"; in 1972 he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Signed Commemorative Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Vienna Virginia on 30 August 1971 and with special postal cancellation "Filene Center - 1971 / Wolf Trap Farm Park / for Performing Arts". Single 8-cent U.S. flag stamp at upper right. Fine. Green fills the left side of this envelope with his bold handsome inscription and signature in black fineline: "To / Paul Johnston / with / good wishes -- / John Green." Original transmittal envelope present. Green directed and conducted the Wolf Trap Company orchestra for a time making this choice pairing relevant. unknown
20664Opera singer who made his New York debut in 1919. IPS Campbell 8" X 10" n.p. 1925 September 18. Inscribed to pianist John Leiser. Fine. Huge bold inscription vertically along the right side of this handsome formal head-and-shoulders portrait. Part of the inscription falls within a dark area with resulting poor contrast but signature and date are large bold and strong. unknown
37209This renowned English historian is remembered for "The View of the State of Europe during the Middle Ages" 1818 "The Constitutional History of England" 1827 and "Introduction to the Literature of Europe in the 15th 16th and 17th Centuries" 1838-39; his son Arthur died in 1833 at age 22 and is immortalized in Tennyson's book-length 1850 poem "In Memoriam A.H.H." ALS 2pp recto and verso 4½" X 7¼" London "24 Wilton Crescent" 1842 February 5. Addressed to "My dear Sir." Very good. Faint mounting trace. Interesting content almost certainly concerning Matthew Arnold's father Thomas Arnold 1795-1842 and his just-published "Sermons: Christian Life Its Hopes Fears and Close." Writes Hallam in part: "I return you Dr Arnold's Sermons with many thanks. They show all that characteristic independence of mind which almost amounts to originality & perhaps does produce an original component in the Dr himself though no one idea may be absolutely novel. It appears to me he has taken very good ground in his arguments against the school but not the most popular ground." Four months after Hallam wrote this Arnold died at the age of 46. Boldly penned in Hallam's usual less-than-legible scrawl. An excellent content example. unknown
