HAPGOOD, Norman (1868-1937)Biblio.com
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16250This editor and writer edited the hugely popular "Collier's Weekly" 1903-12 and "Harper's Weekly" 1913-16 and became so highly regarded he was named U.S. minister to Denmark in 1919; his books include biographies of American statesman such as George Washington Daniel Webster and Abraham Lincoln. TLS 1p 5½" X 8½" New York NY 1912 April 18. Addressed to George Ade 1866-1944 American humorist and playwright. Near fine. "Are you going to the conventions at Chicago and Baltimore" writes Hapgood on "Collier's" letterhead referring to the Republican and Democratic National Conventions. "If so what would you think of Collier's as a medium for your impressions I am sure McCutcheon or anyone else you might prefer would be glad to work with you. If you will consider this idea at all I should like to know also how much you would charge. I expect to be at both conventions myself and should much enjoy seeing you." The letter is docketed by Ade himself: at the upper left in his large distinctive hand he pencils a huge "A / ans" to note he had replied. Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist John T. McCutcheon was a Purdue University classmate of Ade's and a lifelong pal as well as illustrator of Ade's "Chicago Record" daily feature "Stories of the Streets and of the Town" in the 1890s. Hapgood's solicitation paid off for while Ade apparently did not attend the convention at his then-hometown of Chicago he did attend the Baltimore convention and in the 13 July 1912 issue of "Collier's" his article "The Baltimore Affair from Three Angles" appeared see Dorothy Ritter Russo's "A Bibliography of George Ade" page 232. An interesting piece. unknown
40472This British writer produced a wide variety of books ranging from literary "Thoughts in the Cloister and the Crowd" 1835 to biography "The Life of Columbus" 1869 to nonfiction "Essays Written in the interval of Business" 1841 and as a versatile civil servant was highly regarded by many including Queen Victoria and Prince Albert and served as dean of the Privy Council. ALS 3pp lettersheet 4½" X 7¼" n.p. 9 January 1872. Addressed to "Thornton" Thornton Leigh Hunt 1810-73 son of writer Leigh Hunt journalist and first editor of the influential "Daily Telegraph. Near fine. On letterhead bearing the blue-embossed "Privy Council Office" insignia Helps thanks hid friend for "a very pleasant review in the Daily Telegraph Today -- at least very pleasing to the author. There was a good point taken in it -- showing an opinion of mine -- which will be valuable to me hereafter. It was in that part where the critic comments upon my chapters relating to local & imperial government. It is quite true what he says that I should have noticed the new local bodies. I will not forget this." Boldly penned. Helps is certainly referring to his latest book the just-released "Thoughts upon Government. unknown
16053The rear admiral who served as commander-in-chief of the North Atlantic Fleet 1901-03 took part in the attack on Fort Sumter saw action aboard the Colorado as part of the Western Gulf Blockading Squadron in 1861-62 and the Judith in Pensacola Harbor and was executive officer on the Housatonic when she was destroyed by a torpedo off Charleston; from 1865-68 he served aboard the Hartford in the Asiatic Squadron. Partly-printed ADS 1p 7½" X 3" Washington DC 1903 July 3. Very good. Check drawn on The Riggs National Bank filled out in Higginson's hand for $25 to John T. Devine and boldly signed. Usual cancellation holes touch upon the signature in several spots but overall a very handsome piece. Vignette of bank at left. unknown
29339English diplomat and statesman; Queen Victoria's foreign affairs secretary. Partly-printed DS 1p 10" X 14½" London England 1852 August 27. Very good. Passport beautifully engraved on the usual thin onion skin paper with ornate crest at top and bottom for a Charles Calvert Corner "British Subject travelling on the Continent." Corner 1812-61 was a noted solicitor from a well-known family of English jurists. Boldly signed with his usual "Malmesbury" at lower right. unknown
15624The biographer of cowboy novelist Eugene Manlove Rhodes and executor of his literary estate this writer authored such titles as "A Bar Cross Liar: Bibliography of Eugene Manlove Rhodes" 1956 "California: The Golden Shore by the Sundown Sea" 1980 and other Western histories -- along with popular Whitman juvenile Westerns such as "Gene Autry and the Golden Ladder Gang" 1950 and "Gene Autry and the Big Valley Grab" 1953. Two ALsS each 1p 8½" X 11" and 7" X 10½" respectively Chico CA 1947 January 10 and February 11. Addressed to Owen Davies. Near fine. Fine content concerning Davies ordering copies of Hutchinson's edition of Rhodes' short story collection "The Little World Waddies" which he had designed and printed for him by the legendary printer/typographer/book designer Carl Hertzog. "We have been swamped with orders" writes Hutchinson "and have fallen far behind due to bindery output; we are filling orders in chronological sequence but have made an exception in your case." As an unrelated aside he comments: "I would judge that you are of Welsh extraction. the most soul-stirring experience I have ever had or expect to have was watching the debarkation of a Welsh regiment at Oran in Algeria when they marched from the quay up the steep sloping hillside into the town singing the 'March of the Men of Harlech'." Davies ordered 52 copies of "The Little World Waddies" by the way -- a book that today generally sells for several hundred dollars. A great pair of letters both signed simply and boldly "Hutchinson. unknown
40727President Franklin D. Roosevelt's trusted Secretary of the Interior 1933-46 an ardent reformer who earned the nickname "Honest Harold"; he also headed the Public Works Administration 1933-39. Signature in bold blue ink on a heavy stock 3½" X 1 3/4" card with "The Secretary of the Interior" printed in ornate large italics at center and "Autograph of" printed quite small near top edge. Near fine. Faintly age toned. On the verso noted Lincoln/Civil War scholar Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 pens note to himself and dates it 21 July 1941: "One of a score sent in through the years." Accompanied by a handsome vintage glossy 8½" X 6½" black and white news agency photograph International News Photos. Very good. Archivally mended 3" tear at left edge but overall attractive. Sepia tone candid closeup head-and-shoulders photograph of Ickes with original mimeographed paper label neatly affixed to verso titles "Secretary of the Interior Ickes Offers Testimony" and dated 19 January 1944. Reads in part: "Picture shows Secretary of the Interior Harold Ickes as he left the District Court House. Mr. Ickes testified before the grand jury in the alleged forgery of Harry Hopkins signature to a letter published in the book 'One Man -- Wendell Willkie. unknown
42283This famed California isolationist and progressive helped found the Progressive Party in 1912 and was chosen Theodore Roosevelt's running mate on that ticket in the 1912 presidential election; he served California as its 23rd governor 1911-17 and senator 1917-45. TNS 1p 8" X 10½" Washington DC 25 April 1919. Addressed to S.R. Gaines. Very good. Some offsetting perhaps from long-ago newsprint contact with faint age toning and minor edgewear. On "United States Senate / Committee on Military Affairs" letterhead Johnson complies with an autograph request signing large and bold in full. Accompanied by a superb original 8½" X 6½" glossy black-and-white news agency photograph a closeup of cigar-chomping Johnson and another conferring. Newsprint text tipped to verso dates the image 9 July 1945 titles it "At Charter Hearing" and describes the scene: "At ratification hearing on the United Nations charter which opened today in Washington Senator Hiram Johnson of Cal. and Senator Tom Connally of Texas." Less than one month later -- on the same day the U.S. dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima -- Johnson died. unknown
18692This American missionary spent much of his life in India and authored works such as "How to Be a Transformed Person" 1951. TLS 1p 6" X 9½" Clifton Springs NY 1940 December 17. Addressed to John Leiser. Very good. A couple of minor paper clip rust marks else fine. Comments on the Ashram Movement and a budding mystic movement in New York begun by Dr. J. Holme Smith. ".the Ashram Movement in America is in such an embryonic state that it is difficult to see which one is going to be worth while. unknown
26885This genial television personality and comic served as second banana on "The Gary Moore Show" for many years and as co-host with Allen Funt on "Candid Camera" 1961-66. IPS 7" X 9" n.p. n.y. Near fine. Smiling head-and-shoulders portrait in suit and tie nicely inscribed and signed in blue fineline in a light portion at upper left: "To Donald -- / best wishes / Durward Kirby. unknown
18062The publisher of the "Chicago Daily News" from 1931 showed his versatility when he became a Republican presidential candidate briefly in 1936 and accepted FDR's appointment as Secretary of the Navy in 1940. TNS 1p 8½" X 11" Chicago IL 1938 January 15. Addressed to George F. Robinson. Very good. Informs this Chicago businessman that "I have so many demands upon me in other directions that I am unable to make the contribution you request at this time." Large attractive signature. unknown
28661American composer of "Spanish Love Song." AMuQS 1p 9½" X 4 3/4" n.p. n.d. Very good. On printed music notation paper Kountz writes out in black ink two lines of words and music from "The Dawn Brought Me Love & You" identifies and signs it. unknown
42279This American composer produced symphonies and is known for percussion pieces but is best known for film scores for such "B" films as "Git!" 1965 "And Now Miguel" 1966 "Crypt of the Living Dead" 1973 "Murph the Surf" 1975 "Blood Voyage" 1976 and the rejected score for "Chinatown." AMuQS 1p 10" X 2¼" n.p. n.y. On heavy stock yellow music composition paper Lambro boldly pens two detailed music measures in blue fineline labeling them "from / Two Pictures for Solo Percussionist & Orchestra" and signing. Quite attractive and most unusual. unknown
39624This Ohio politician served as a Democratic Congressman from 1931 to 1939. Printed Document Signed 4pp single leaf 8½" X 11" n.p. 1937. Very good. Mild age toning with light inoffensive original folds. "Congressional Record" leaflet containing Lamneck's lengthy speech titled "Preserve Liberty by Protecting the Supreme Court" delivered on the floor of the House on 10 February 1937. On February 5th President Roosevelt unveiled legislation to enlarge the Supreme Court in order to insure support to push through his New Deal measures; the legislation failed. Lamneck gave this address critiquing FDR's measure a few days later. He signs at upper left on the first page bold and large in black ink. Really unusual. unknown
13922Canadian-born American operatic singer who toured the U.S. extensively. IPS Daguerre 8" X 10" n.p. 1924 n.d. Near fine. Marvelous sepia-tone full-length pose of a seated Lamont in operatic costume seemingly a Wagnerian role inscribed and signed in black ink enormously across the lower portion "To John Leiser with all / good wishes and best / regards / Very Sincerely / Forrest Lamont. / 1924." Leiser was a well-known Chicago pianist and music instructor. A superb example. unknown
28691This innovative Chicago publisher 1876-88 came up with the idea of using young boys to hawk his "Chicago Daily News"; he also served as president of Associated Press 1894-1900 and was a powerful leader for civic reform. LS 1p 4 3/4" X 6¼" Green Lake WI 1914 October 13. Addressed to Seymour Eaton 1859-1916 Canadian-born literary and marketing genius best known for the Teddy-G and Teddy-B illustrated series he created. Near fine. On pale green letterhead Lawson sends "Thanks for sympathy in the great bereavement that has come to me." Lawson wife of 34 years Jessie Bradley daughter of a prominent Chicago family had died shortly before. unknown
13923This Italian operatic bass toured worldwide for nearly half a century often appearing at the Metropolitan Opera and the Chicago Civic Opera. IPS Daguerre heavy stock 8" X 10" n.p. 1926 January 1. Near fine. Informal half-length profile portrait in shirt and tie inscribed and signed in thick white ink vertically in a dark portion at upper left "To Mr. John G. Leiser / Sincerely / Virgilio Lazzari / 1-1-26." Leiser was a noted Chicago pianist and music educator. Unusual and most attractive. unknown
15028Renowned Austrian-born conductor with the New York Metropolitan Opera and the Boston Symphony. PS 4" X 5½" n.p. n.d. Fine. Handsome glossy profile portrait in tuxedo baton in mid-swing nicely signed. unknown
19684173New York: Platt & Munk 1968. Hardcover. Illustrations by Jo Polseno. 8vo. Full teal blue leatherette with gilt spine lettering pictorial price-clipped dust jacket. xi 275pp. Line drawings. Near fine/very good. Tight quite attractive copy of these profiles of thirteen baseball basketball football golf and hockey greats. This unique copy bears choice and bold autograph additions from four of these -- all Hall of Famers in their field -- each on a fine heavy stock 5" X 3" card two tipped to front flyleaf recto and two to verso: RAYMOND BERRY born 1933 Baltimore Colts split end 1955-67 who coached a half dozen teams over 25 years signs in blue ballpoint adding "To Richard -- Best regards" and dating it January 1973 at upper right; BOB FELLER 1918-2010 beloved Cleveland Indians pitcher 1936-41 1945-56 boldly in red fineline dating it 6 June 1972 at upper right; HARRY HOWELL 1932-2019 Canadian hockey star who played 17 seasons with the New York Rangers signs in blue ballpoint dating it 14 December 1974 at upper right; and DICK WILLIAMS 1929-2011 third baseman/left fielder played for five teams from 1951 to 1964 and celebrated manager for a half dozen teams for twenty years signs in black fineline dating it 29 July 1980 at upper right. Laid in are all four original signature transmittal envelopes. This publisher does NOT designate editions in a consist nt verifiable manner. Platt & Munk hardcover
40833This prominent women's rights advocate journalist abolitionist and temperance movement advocate was one of the leading lights in 19th century reforms along with such figures as Julia Ward Howe and Lucy Stone. Bold and nice "Mrs. Mary A. Livermore / Boston" in brown ink on a heavy stock 3¼" X 1 3/4" card n.y. Very good. Small glue stain at lower right not affecting signature; mounting traces on verso. Undated but likely of 1870s or '80s vintage. Accompanied by a superb heavy stock 5¼" X 8" steel-engraved head-and-shoulders portrait of an older Livermore published by A.D. Worthington & Co. Hartford CT -- likely the frontispiece to her 1889 memoir "My Story of the War: A Woman's Narrative of Four Years Personal Experience as Nurse in the Union Army and in Relief Work at Home in Hospitals Camps and at the Front During the War of the Rebellion." A handsome pair. unknown
40737The son-in-law of inventor George M. Pullman was a Republican politician who served as Illinois governor 1917-21 and representative 1906-11. TLS 1p 5 3/4" X 7 3/4" Oregon IL 8 June 1937. Addressed to Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. Near fine. On personal letterhead Lowden thanks this admirer for "your request for an autographed copy of my radio address of April 7. It gives me pleasure to enclose you herewith autographed copy." Large full signature. The address is present titled "An Independent Judiciary the Bulwark of the People's Liberties" 8vo wrappers bound along top with black cloth tape 20pp rectos only. Near fine. On the front wrapper the governor pens "With the compli- / ments of / Frank O Lowden" huge and bold in black ink. Subitled "An address delivered by Frank O. Lowden over the Blue Network of the National Broadcasting Company on Wednesday evening April 7 1937" this speech attacks President Roosevelt's 1937 "Judicial Procedures Reform Bill" or "court-packing plan" legislation that would have allowed him to enlarge the court and push through his New Deal initiatives. Unusual. unknown
16055Devoted wife of the controversial general Douglas MacArthur who was at his side aboard a PT boat when he left the Philippines ahead of a Japanese siege; she often represented him at official functions; prominent New York socialite and philanthropist. TNS 1p 5¼" X 7" New York NY 1965 January 1. Addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Zerk. Very good. Slight age toning along top margin. On letterhead of the Waldorf Astoria where she lived for many years MacArthur thanks this noted Milwaukee inventor/engineer for a Christmas card and adds "best wishes for this New Year." With original envelope. unknown
19917The influential Church of England archdeacon converted to Catholicism in 1851 becoming Archbishop of Westminster in 1865 in which position he zealously promoted English Catholicism. Miniscule ALS 1p 3½" X 4½" London England 1864 October 12. Addressed to Mrs. Dickinson. Fine. At this time superior at the Oblatres of St. Charles in London which he founded in 1857 Manning asks a favor: "Will your kindness take me to the London Bridge Station tomorrow -- unless my hour is too late for you. I wish to leave here at 5 o'clock. I hope you are well: & have good news." Quite handsome little piece. unknown
40508This American playwright director and stage manager began as a stage manager then became the "New York World" drama critic which he promptly quit upon the success of his first play "A Flower of Yedda" in 1898; he directed and managed well-known theatres but is remembered for "The Boomerang" 1915 "The New Henrietta" 1913 and "The Hottentot" 1920. AMS 1p 7 3/4" X 8½" n.p. n.y. Very good. Lightly age toned; two file holes at left not affecting text. Full page of bold neatly pencilled text on this cheap lined notebook paper head "WN-59" and beginning: "It is no longer required of the chief or ruler to be a great fighter himself. It is enough for him to see that his fighting men are properly organized and officered. What is especially required of him is intelligence executive ability foresight justice -- wisdom." Not seemingly a working draft page from a drama though further research required as we have not been able to identify the text. In a blank area at upper right Mapes signed boldly in brown ink dating it "March 4 1923." From the collection of Professor Albert Johannsen author of "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. Johannsen requested working draft pages from authors so it's possible this manuscript leaf predates its 1923 date by quite a bit. Also present is Johannsen's original 8½" X 11" file folder bearing his printed "Collection of Albert Johannsen" label partly filled in by Johannsen. unknown
27639Schoolchildren nationwide used to be required to memorize this poet's social protest piece "The Man with the Hoe" which was inspired by Millet's painting of the same name. Printed DS 1p 8½" X 14" n.p. Staten Island NY n.d. post-1924. Near fine. Broadside printing of this most renowned poem signed big and bold at the lower margin "Your friend Edwin Markham: / Staten Island N.Y." Bright and attractive. "Bowed by the weight of centuries he leans / Upon his hoe and gazes on the ground" Markham begins. "The emptiness of ages in his face / And on his back the burden of the world." -- still a powerful and moving piece despite changes in poetry style and diction. Accompanied by a fine heavy stock 6¼" X 5" color reproduction of Millet's namesake painting. unknown
39996Famed American labor leader; AFL-CIO president 1955-79. Color PS heavy stock 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. Very good. Candid half-length glossy photograph showing an elderly smiling Meany seated seated in suit and tie. In a light area across his white shirt and tie Meany signs boldly in blue fineline. A superb example. unknown
