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19825Philadelphia Phillies pitcher debuting in 1922. PS 2½" X 3½" n.p. n.d. 1988. Near fine. Modern printed portrait showing Hollingsworth in uniform in 1927 boldly signed "Best Wishes Bonnie" in blue ballpoint vertically along the right margin. Unusual and attractive. unknown
27397This U.S. Navy admiral served as Superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy 1947-50 and as Chief of Naval Personnel 1953-58; commander of U.S. forces in Lebanon 1958. TNS 1p 7" X 8" Washington DC 1957 September 17. Addressed to Gerald L. Arnholt. Near fine. On "Chief of Naval Personnel" letterhead the vice admiral graciously complies with an autograph request. unknown
13943Early Boston Celtics guard one of the first to achieve double digit scoring; for 37 years coach of the City College of New York team; elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1964. Scarce bold signature dated 1974 May 23 on a special heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. New York NY. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
21035This representative from Michigan's 12th district 1934-42 and 1944-46 holds the distinction of being that district's only Democrat ever the district no longer exists; as a "New Deal" supporter he was instrumental in bringing about Social Security and minimum wage legislation. Signed printed speech 1p recto and verso 7½" X 11" n.p. Washington DC 1937. Titled "Sugar Legislation: Extension of Remarks of Hon. George G. Sadowski of Michigan in the House of Representatives Monday August 2 1937 -- Radio Address by Hon. Frank E. Hook of Michigan on July 29 1937" this consists of a single leaf pages 10401-10402 of the "Congressional Record -- Appendix." Sadowski introduces Hook's NBC radio speech concerning legislation to reform the sugar industry. Hook signs huge and handsome in brown fountain pen diagonally across the first page of this two-page text. Unusual in this form. unknown
42531This American diplomat represented King Kalakau as the Hawaiian consul-general to Italy. "I remain / faithfully yours / JC Hooker" in brown ink on an irregular-shaped 3½" X 2" slip clipped from an ALS n.p. n.y. dated 12 January 1889 in docket in another hand. Very good. Faintly age toned. A good number of words in Hooker's hand on verso. An unusual diplomatic oddity and interesting bit of Hawaiiana. unknown
26444The distinguished American designer and illustrator after whom a prestigious Society of Illustrators award is named once served as that organization's president; during World War Two he was a cartographer with a topographic battalion in North Africa before turning illustrator. Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" n.p. n.y. Fine. Single Hortens-designed 4-cent "Soil Conservation" stamp at upper right. Immediately below the stamp Hortens signs tiny but nicely in blue fountain pen adding "designer"; he signs again large and bold at lower right. NOT a First Day Cover but a mint example of this 1959 issue signed twice by the designer. unknown
22781The 1st Baron Howard of Penrith a well-rounded English aristocrat and diplomat who served many British ambassadorial posts before settling in as ambassador to the United States in 1924 from which position he retired in 1930. Bold handsome "Yrs. truly / Esme Howard / British Embassy / Washington D.C. / 8 Jan: 1930" heavy stock 4" X 2¼" card. Near fine. A fine example. unknown
24399This broadcast journalist teamed with David Brinkley for nightly newscasts from 1956 to 1970. Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in the city of Huntley's birth Cardwell Montana on the day of his birth 10 December 1969. 5-cent "C.M. Russell American Artist" and 1-cent "Thomas Jefferson" stamp at upper right. At lower left below the postal cancellation Huntley signs boldly in black ballpoint. NOT a First Day Cover but an enterprising admirer has had this cover specially stamped in the right city on the right date. Small portion of original transmittal envelope also present. unknown
18-0340New York: James Lowe Autographs 1960s. 8vo. ca 40 pp. Very Good. Soft Covers. Staples wraps. Some foxing to front cover. Pages fine. Mailed to Frederick G. Ruffner Jr.From the collection of the late Frederick Ruffner Jr. founder of Gale Research Detroit. New York: James Lowe Autographs, [1960s?]. paperback
19005Juvenile star of the original "Our Gang" series and other films; also starred in radio series such as "The Parker Family." Scarce signature and date 1969 November 1 on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
25814Austrian-American opera singer who appeared at the Metropolitan Opera from 1921 to 1932 and at the Vienna State Opera from 1912 to 1935; she starred in the title role at the North American premiere of Puccini's "Turandot" in 1926. Thin large "with best wishes / Maria Jeritza" in light black fountain pen on a pristine pink 6" X 3 3/4" autograph album leaf n.p. n.y. Very good. Although it could be bolder still a large and easily readable example. No place or year indicated but from the collection of noted collector Preston Sawyer 1899-1968 California journalist and historical writer who obtained this in San Francisco around 1930. unknown
26068Alfalfa and Butch's competition for the affection of Darla was the snotty rich kid Waldo played in the "Our Gang" series by this American child actor from 1937 to 1940; later a Seventh-Day Adventist pastor he was killed in a hit-and-run accident. Nice double signature "Darwood 'Waldo' Kaye / D. Kenneth Smith -- Our Gang / Little Rascals" in blue ballpoint in Kaye's tiny script heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1988 September 20. Fine. With original envelope. Rather uncommon. unknown
15025Enormously popular British novelist who celebrated her beloved Sussex in more than fifty books such as "Sussex Gorse" 1916 and "Joanna Godden" 1921. TNS 1p 7" X 9" Northiam Sussex England 1931 June 4. Addressed to H.D. Trevelyan. Very good. Paper clip stain at upper left. "I am glad to hear that you like my book 'Shepherds in Sackcloth'." Comes with a modern printed postcard photograph of Kaye-Smith. unknown
22840Known as "The Last Angry Man of the Suburbs" called "the Jewish Will Rogers" by Jerry Stiller this comedian has also appeared in films and often on television; producer of Broadway plays and films. Choice early IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. ca. 1965. Very good. Faint scotch tape stain at each corner. Nifty half-length pose of a young King elbow resting on table and hand hoisting a lit fag. Inscribed and signed boldly in black fineline at lower left: "For Donald / Burnell -- / My best wishes -- / Alan King." King so young you may not recognize him! unknown
27610Famed Hungarian-born Israeli politician and five-term mayor of Jerusalem 1965-93 -- one of the most influential figures of 20th century Israel. Bold signature in black fineline and underneath this what appears to be his signature again this time in Hebrew characters heavy stock 5" X 3" card Jerusalem Israel 1980 August 12. Fine. With original envelope. unknown
18457Paperback. The three-time Peabody winning five-time Emmy winning broadcast journalist anchored CBS's "Sunday Morning" 1979-97 and gained a huge following for his "On the Road" segments. Signed booklet "Fire Engines & Fire Fighters" edited by Gertrude M. Struck Prairie du Chien WI: Fire Engines and Firefighters Spring 1972 a 24pp small 4to in stiff pictorial wrappers. Kuralt apparently brought his "On the Road" film crew to cover "The Great Fire Engine Race of America" event at which time he signed this heavily pictorial souvenir booklet chronicling this annual race and fire-related tidbits. Near fine. On the front cover which depicts an artist's rendering of a 19th century horse-drawn fire engine racing to a call he inscribes it bold and large at upper left "For Milt -- / best! / Charles Kuralt." Quite unusual and attractive. paperback
1994008314Washington: Orchises Pr. Signed first edition. Hard cover in dust jacket. Published Washington: Orchises Pr. 1994. 8vo. 80pp. Signed by author on title page. Minor stain bleed on verso of dust jacket panel else fine in fine dust jacket. . Fine. Hard. 1st. 1994. Orchises Pr unknown
40988This diplomat from a distinguished family of jurists and diplomats served as the French Ambassador to the U.S. from 1933 to 1937. Bold and handsome "With Warm regards" and signature in black ink on a 6" X 7" sheet with "Ambassade de France / Washington D.C." imprinted in blue at top. Very good. Faint single horizontal fold. A lovely example from mid-1930s vintage. unknown
22848Twins Esther and Pauline Friedman of Sioux City Iowa won a huge following as syndicated advice columnists. Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Social Circle Georgia on 14 July 1973. Near fine. Single 8-cent "Rise of the Spirit of Independence" stamp at upper right; no decorative cachet at left and no recipient's name/address. The twins each sign large and bold in black fineline Ann on top Abby below near the lower left. Not a First Day Cover but the enterprising collector used this stamp because it depicts newspapers being pulled off a colonial hand-pull press and this cancellation as relevant to the coincidental nature of twin sisters in identical professions. Nice! Small portions of both original transmittal envelopes also present. unknown
31156German wood carver and potter turned stage star famed for his portrayal of Jesus in the Oberammergau Passion Play in 1900 1910 and 1922; so broad was his fame that he even appeared on the front cover of "Time" magazine in 1922. PS 3½" X 5½" n.p. n.d. Very good. Picture postcard sepia-tone portrait of an artist's rendering of Lang as Jesus gazing soulfully downward boldly signed in black fountain pen on the light lower margin. Address and message portion on verso blank. unknown
2019043202Berkeley CA: Edition One Books 2019. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. 4to. 218 1 pages. Taupe and green hardcover. Minimal wear to the binding. Looks nearly new although there are a couple of light scuff marks on the front cover. A sound copy and clean within. NO MUSIC CD. The front flyleaf notes this is a numbered limited edition signed by the author: "#38 / 300 Susi Lawson. 8/6/2019 - Thankyou for your support! -Susi." There is also a small drawing of a bird holding a branch. <br/> <br/> Edition One Books hardcover
19827Canadian hockey pioneer President of the International Ice Hockey Federation 1960-63 elected in 1970 to the Hockey Hall of Fame. Color PS 3½" X 6" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Reproduction of an artist's rendering of Le Bel in suit and tie signed in blue ballpoint on the lower margin. unknown
23013Chinese-American character actor "Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo" etc. PS 5½" X 3½" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Glossy postcard film scene depicting Lee with "Butch" Jenkins in "Little Mr. Jim" boldly signed in fountain pen. Address and message side blank. unknown
22634English politician who served as member of Parliament Irish secretary and secretary for war; he was also a patron of the arts writing poetry and producing a translation of Faust 1823. Signature and salutation 1p 4 3/4" X 1 3/4" tipped to slightly larger sheet n.p. n.d. Very good. Signature and flowery salutation "have the honor to remain / Sir / Your dev't Ser't / Leveson-Gower" clipped from an ALS. Attractive. unknown
23014Pioneer of early live television this ventriloquist starred in children's programs with her puppet "Lambchop." Large bold "Shari / / Lambchop sketch" heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. n.d. Fine and attractive. unknown
