KNAEBEL, Ernest (1872-1947)Biblio.com
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31145This noted government attorney prosecuted public land frauds in the West and served as assistant Colorado attorney general before becoming the U.S. Supreme Court's long-time reporter of decisions 1916-44. TNS 1p 8" X 10½" Washington DC 1937 May 6. Addressed to Arnold F. Gates. Near fine. On letterhead of the Supreme Court of the United States Knaebel graciously transmits his autograph. 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
20962Great Czech violinist known as the "Bohemian violin virtuoso" who founded the Kocian Quartet and after whom an international violin competition is named. AMuQS 1p heavy stock 3½" X 2½" card New York NY 1903 January 22. Very good. Slight even age toning and minor mounting traces. Neatly tipped to the center of this heavy card is a 2½" X 1" slip on which Kocian has boldly penned a couple measures of music adding "J.S. Bach" immediately above it it's from the prelude to the "Third Partita". Below the slip on the heavy card he adds "New York 22.1.1903. Jar Kocian." Very attractive. Scarce. 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
25320Czech-born astronomer who on behalf of the U.S. Air Force was responsible for the first-ever detailed contour map of the moon's entire surface. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Washington DC on 1969 September also with 1969 July 20 "Moon Landing" cancellation and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single 10-cent "First Man on the Moon" stamp at upper right. Fine. At lower left in blue fineline Kopal signs large and bold. With original transmittal envelope and 4" X 5" printed University of Manchester "With the Compliments / of / Professor Z. Kopal" slip. unknown
28250This long-time rabbi at Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel Philadelphia from 1949 to 1979 was the first Jewish chaplain to obtain flag rank in the U.S. armed forces when he was promoted to Rear Admiral in the Chaplains Corps in 1975 having entered the Navy in 1944; a noted historian of American Jewish history he is best remembered for the 1951 classic "American Jewry in the Civil War." TLS 1p 8½" X 11" Philadelphia PA 1952 April 10. Addressed to CARL HAVERLIN 1899-1985 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar radio pioneer and president of Broadcast Music Inc. BMI. Very good. Korn had asked Haverlin a founding member of the Civil War Round Table of New York to help him organize a Civil War Round Table or Lincoln Fellowship group in Philadelphia but Haverlin wasn't available. "It's awfully good of you to suggest someone else from your group. I have never met Boyd Stutler the John Brown scholar but have had some correspondence with him. Fletcher Pratt of course I know by reputation. I am sure that either would do well although I am not sure whether any one of them knows as well as you the organizational problems or the difficulty in creating programs." Handsome full signature. Haverlin's pencilled-but-erased notes on his response run down the right margin. Unusual Judaica item. unknown
37975This German Luftwaffe ace downed 36 enemy aircraft and earned the Knight's Cross; he ranked as the seventh most successful ace in North Africa; he was captured late in the war and imprisoned in Canada until 1947. PS 3½" X 6 3/4" n.p. n.y. Fine. Modern high-quality black and white print of a WW2-era head-and-shoulders portrait of Korner wearing his Knight's Cross signed boldly by him later in life in black fineline across the blank lower margin. unknown
28449Polish-born American author of such novels as "The Painted Bird" and "Being There"; escaping to the U.S. in 1957 and supposedly learning English in six months his books were all written in English and rumors of them having been ghostwritten haunted him for years; he died from self-inflicted wounds. Signed publicity kit 9" X 12" n.p. May 1979. Very good. Glossy heavy stock folder the front of which reproduces the dust jacket cover of Kosinski's book "Passion Play" boldly inscribed "For Kelby / cordially / Jerzy Kosinski / May 79." Inside the folder is a 5" X 7" publicity portrait and several press releases -- biographical statement interview reviewers' comments etc. An uncommon autograph and unusual in this form. unknown
2004009093NY: Assouline Publishing. Signed first edition. Hard cover in dust jacket. Published NY: Assouline Publishing 2004 first printing. Folio 10 1/2" x 13 3/4" 197pp. lavishly illustrated with color and b/w photos. Inscribed by Herrera on half title: "To Annette Carolina Herrera." "Through the celebrated photography of Annie Leibovitz Francesco Scavullo Horst Robert Mapplethorpe and Mario Testino as well as the words of friends colleagues and admirers sucg as Calvin Klein Ian Schrager and Bianca Jagger among others Carolina Herrera is a portrait of one of today s most timeless designers. With an introduction by Hamish Bowles this book tells the story of one of fashion s most remarkable women." Fine in fine dust jacket. . Fine. Hard. 1st. 2004. Assouline Publishing 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
20844This renowned German ace scored an impressive 197 victories. PS 18½" X 25" n.p. n.y. 1989. Fine. Handsome heavy stock print of a pencil portrait of the major in uniform and wearing his Iron Cross boldly signed in pencil below the blind-embossed inner border by noted aviation artist J.G. Keck who also numbers it #118 of an edition of 500 copies. Krupinski then signs also in pencil within a special blind-embossed box below his likeness. unknown
1995048325Norwalk CT: Easton Press 1995. Hardcover. Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Quarto. 180 pages. Hardcover bound in full grey leather with a pictorial pastedown on the front cover. Raised spine bands. Minimal wear to the binding; there is a small blemish on the front cover. Silk moire endpapers and with a nice ribbon bookmark. Unused Easton Press bookplate is laid in loosely. This is #1180 of 2000 copies SIGNED by Mort Kunstler. Illustrated throughout. <br/> <br/> Easton Press hardcover
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
40734This Wisconsin attorney of the notable La Follette dynasty served three terms as that state's governor 1931-33 1935-39 first as Republican and then with the Wisconsin Progressive Party he and his U.S. Senator brother Robert formed. Signed pamphlet "Reorganization of the Supreme Court: Radio Address by Governor Philip F. La Follette of Wisconsin February 27 1937" small 4to wrappers 11pp. Very good. Light single vertical fold. Published by the United States Government Printing Office Washington DC 1937 La Follette here supports President Roosevelt's wildly unpopular "Judicial Procedures Reform Bill" or "court-packing plan" of 1937 legislation that would have allowed him to enlarge the court in such a way that would help push through his New Deal initiatives. Near the top of the front wrapper La Follette signs boldly in full in black ink. Accompanied by a rubberstamp-signed TNS 1p 8½" X 11" Madison WI n.y. Fine. Form letter on "State of Wisconsin Executive Office" letterhead transmitting this speech. unknown
25098American pianist and composer "To a Messenger" "I Came with a Song" "Like a Rosebud" who studied under Leschetizsky in Vienna; he toured as accompanist with Marcella Sembrich and Frances Alda and was much sought after as a voice teacher for the likes of Marian Anderson and Lawrence Tibbett. TLS 1p 5½" X 8½" New York NY 1925 November 10. Addressed to John G. Leiser a Chicago music school founder. Fine. On letterhead of the "La Forge-Berumen Studios" La Forge sends this friendly note to an admirer: "It is always most gratifying to know that one's efforts are enjoyed and appreciated. I enclose an article that I think you will find of interest. I was born at 303 South Court St. Rockford Ill." Original envelope present. The photograph he mentions sending under separate cover is not present but the front portion of the oversize envelope 11" X 8¼" is addressed in La Forge's hand and also signed by him. unknown
40752The most colorful of New York's many colorful mayors was its airport-namesake 99th a vocal Republican reformer who served in Congress 1917-19 1923-33 and three terms as mayor 1934-45. Thick bold signature in black ink near the bottom of a heavy stock buff 5½" X 3¼" postal card New York NY cancelled on verso 12 June 1934. Near fine. At the bottom of a typed autograph request "This is my fifth attempt so please" from future noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 "The Little Flower" signs. Accompanied by a delightful and fine glossy 6½" X 8½" black and white news agency photograph a half-length portrait of a seated La Guardia in suite and tie right hand cupped to mouth as he bellows. Original mimeographed paper label neatly affixed to verso dated 3 June 1947 captions this image "La Guardia Is Heard on Rents" and explains: "As the Senate backtracked yesterday and knocked out an amendment adopted last week directing monthly decontrol of 30 of the nation's rent areas Fiorello La Guardia began a personal campaign among members of Congress against what he termed the 'blackjacking' Senate bill. La Guardia head of the National Fair Rents Committee is shown with characteristic flourish stating at a Senate Office Building conference that he opposes particularly the Hawkes Amendment which would allow landlords and tenants to enter into leases extending to Dec. 31 1948 at not to exceed 15% more than the rent existing last Sept. 1. unknown
40541This French playwright poked fun at the bourgeoisie in his many popular comedies such as "Célimare le bien-aimé" 1863 "Le Voyage de M. Perrichon" 1860 and "La Grammaire" 1864 now highly regarded. ALS in French 1p 5¼" X 8" Rueil France 1861 August 24. Near fine. Writing from this Paris suburb Rueil-Malmaison west of Paris that now has a street named in his honor Rue Eugene Labiche the playwright arranges a one-hour appointment for the following Monday. Not translated. Ratheruncommon autograph. 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
2009028417Albany Georgia U.S.A.: Bearmanor Media 2009. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. Fine. Photographs And Drawings. 37 Pp. Poetry And Reminiscences By Carla Laemmle. Inscribed By Laemmle And Kinske On Title Page. Condition Is As New. <br/> <br/> Bearmanor Media paperback
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
39623This Ohio politician served as a Democratic Congressman from 1931 to 1939. Printed Document Signed 2pp single leaf 8½" X 11" n.p. 1937. Very good. Faintly ager toned with barely perceptible mailing folds. Single leaf from the "Congressional Record" containing a two-page address by this representative entitled "The Supreme Court Is Your Guardian of Liberty" delivered on the floor of the House on 4 March 1937. Lamneck here addresses President Roosevelt's enlarge the Supreme Court in an effort to push through his New Deal measures an effort that failed. At upper left Lamneck signs large and bold in black ink. Quite uncommon in this unusual form. unknown
40610Grover Cleveland's private secretary while governor of New York continued in this capacity when Cleveland was elected U.S. president in 1885 then was named his Secretary of War during his second term 1893-97. LS 2pp lettersheet 5" X 8" Washington DC 1888 May 28. Addressed to Charles D. Palmer. Very good. Faint original folds. On blue-imprinted "Executive Mansion" letterhead Lamont does something he no doubt did on countless occasions on the president's behalf: Decline an invitation this time from the persistent mayor of Lowell Massachusetts. In part: "The President directs me to. thank you for the courtesy of the invitation conveyed therein to go to Lowell on June 6th upon the occasion of the visit there of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts. He has however been obliged to decline the latter's invitation to attend the two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the organization on June 4th.:" Boldly signed at the conclusion. If at first you don't succeed invite invite again! 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
