RUCKER, Joseph T (1887-1957)Biblio.com
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25816This American cinematographer won the Oscar in 1930 for best cinematographer in the documentary "With Byrd at the South Pole." Large and bold "Happy memories of / 'Little America' / Joseph T. Rucker / Byrd Antarctic Expedition / 1928-30 / Photographer Paramount" in black fountain pen on a pristine pink 6" X 3 3/4" autograph album leaf n.p. n.y. Near fine. 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. Very uncommon. A choice example. unknown
21964Brother of famed Pre-Raphaelite painter and poet Dante Gabriel and of poet Christina this noted English art critic is considered another of the founders of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood; he edited its publication "The Germ" and also served as art critic for "The Spectator"; as an editor who collected the writings of his famous brother and sister and he also edited and wrote biographies of such literary figures as Keats and Shelley. ALS 2pp recto and verso 4½" X 7" 56 Easton Square N.W. London n.y. November 17. Addressed to Frederick Follett possibly the American newspaper publisher 1841-1912. Very good. Faint inoffensive paper clip stain mark at top of verso. Cordial response to an enquiry reading in part: "To the best of my Knowledge & belief there never was an Index printed to Weldon's Register. If there was I regret to say that it wd. not be in my power to put you in the way of procuring a copy as I have lost sight of the Editor & c of that periodical." Bold attractive signature. Walter Weldon 1832-85 founded "Weldon's Register of Facts and Occurrences relating to Literature the Sciences and the Arts" in 1860 and it appeared monthly until 1863 only. Rossetti apparently appeared in its pages -- hence this exchange. Rather uncommon. unknown
40813Sir John was a Scots-Quebecer politician who held a wide array of influential high-level Canadian positions and later lesser positions in Britain; he was named 1st Baronet Rose in 1872. His son Sir Charles was also a politician but is better known as a competitive yachtsman horse breeder and businessman and was supposedly one of the models for "Toad" of Toad Hall in Kenneth Grahame's classic 1908 children's novel "Wind in the Willows"; he too was named 1st Baronet in 1909. ANS from John Rose 1p lettersheet 4" X 6" Guildford England 1882 September 16. Addressed to New York banker John Barker. Very good. On imprinted "Loseley Park / Guildford" letterhead Sir John "sends you with much pleasure a copy of the only Photograph of myself which I have: I wish it had been better." Boldly penned in brown ink. ALS from Charles Day Rose 2pp lettersheet 4" X 6" London England 1895 October 26. Likewise addressed to banker John Barker. Good only. While attractive this letter was somehow sliced horizontally in half though neatly discreetly and archivally reunited. Sir Charles thanks his banker "for the trouble you have taken in executing my small commissions" but more importantly remarks: "You will see that I have decided to withdraw my challenge for the Cup in view of the strong feeling that exists amongst the public and my own friends especially including Lord Dunraven who feels that it is likely to be construed as an act of hostility against himself." Lord Dunraven Windham Wyndham-Quin 1841-1926 was owner and co-owner of the 1893 and 1895 America's Cup-winning yachts so apparently took umbrage at his friend's temptation to enter that famed competition. Despite slice quite nice in appearance with his imprinted "Bartholomew Lane E.C." address. unknown
41871This South Carolina attorney and legislator served as the fifth Secretary of Commerce under Franklin D. Roosevelt 1933-38 in which capacity he proved critical to implementing FDR's "New Deal"; in 1939 he served as U.S. ambassador to Canada. Bold signature in ink on a stiff 3" X 1½" card with "Secretary of Commerce' typed below the signature. Very good. Quite faint paper clip imprint. Original Department of Commerce transmittal envelope cancelled on 1 February 1936 also present. A choice example from the height of his fame. unknown
40842This versatile New York attorney and statesman served as Secretary of War 1899-1904 Secretary of State 1905-09 and U.S. Senator 1909-15; among his many achievements was the 1912 Nobel Peace Prize for his work in establishing relations between Japan and Latin America. Signature along with ten others on a 4½" X 5½" slip n.p. n.y. Very good. Faint age toning. Root signs large and bold in brown ink near the center of this sheet. Three sign above him: CHARLES C. BEAMAN 1840-1900 New York attorney appointed in 1870 the first-ever Solicitor General of the United States to adjudicate loss claims caused by Confederate raider ships in the Civil War; JOHN E. PARSONS 1829-1915 New York attorney president of the New York City Bar Association 1900-01; PAUL FULLER 1848-1915 one of the founders of Fordham University Law School and its first dean. Seven sign below him: HORACE E. DEMING 1850-1930 New York attorney; CHARLES C. NADAL - New York attorney; ARTHUR VON BRIESEN 1843-1920 German-born American attorney and philanthropist; ELGIN R.L. GOULD 1860-1915 Canadian social scientist educator and first head coach of Johns Hopkins University's lacrosse team; HENRY R. KUNHARDT SR. 1826-; JOSEPH LAROCQUE 1831-1908 New York Attorney president of the New York City Bar Association 1884-85; WILLIAM B. HORNBLOWER 1851-1914 New York jurist nominated by President Grover Cleveland for the U.S. Supreme Court but rejected by Senate. Why these eleven particular legal luminaries signed this sheet is unknown since it's been separated from whatever document it was once a part of -- but it's intriguing to note that in 1897 a nonpartisan political party called the Citizens Union was formed in New York its goal to promote good government and fight the growing influence of political machines such as Tammany Hall. All eleven were members at its founding half of them serving on the executive and other committees. Chances that the document was produced in connection with this watchdog organization are good. An interesting unusual scarce assemblage. unknown
28271First-cousin once removed of Theodore Roosevelt and distant cousin of Franklin D. Roosevelt this diplomat and journalist served as vice-governor of the Philippine Islands 1930 and U.S. minister to Hungary 1930-33; as a journalist he was foreign correspondent for the "New York Times" and "New York Herald Tribune" 1921-46; his many books include "The Philippines: A Treasure and a Problem" 1926 "A Front Row Seat" 1953 and "Theodore Roosevelt: The Man as I Knew Him." TNS 1p 5½" X 8½" New York NY 1940 October 7. Addressed to noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar ARNOLD F. GATES 1914-93. Fine. On "New York Herald Tribune" letterhead Roosevelt thanks this admirer noting "You might be interested to see a book called 'A New Birth of Freedom' which I published a couple of years ago." Neat handsome calligraphic full signature in black fountain pen. unknown
35492This celebrated English naval officer joined as a volunteer in 1672 and retired as Admiral of the Fleet in 1705 distinguishing himself with many commands in wars ranging from the Third Anglo-Dutch War in the 1670s to the War of the Spanish Succession in the early 18th century; he is often remembered for destroying the Spanish treasure fleet in the Battle of Vigo Bay in 1702 and for commanding the naval forces that captured Gibraltar in 1704. ALS 2pp lettersheet 5 3/4" X 7" Canterbury England n.y. September 29. Addressed to "Dear Madm." Near fine. Faintly age toned. Flowery words of condolence presumably to a daughter of a deceased friend reading: "As I can never forget the obligations I hv to the Dutchess of Roxborough nor think off her without the uttmost concern so give me Leave to condole with you in the sincerest manner for the Loss off her that was not only Valluable to her owne family butt to every one that knew her and though her Death was what we had all reason to feare yett I must confess I had flattered my self with the thought off seeing her again she seamed so chearfull when I saw her Last butt her Lite had always been such that I believe the thought off her Death was more Terrible to her friends then to her self. I will not trouble yr. Ladyship with any more news then to beg you would not so far give way to this affliction but think if she were capable of conveying her thoughts to you she would desire you to be easy and hapy and as yr. Ladyship is very young so may the remaindr. of yr. Life be as hapy as I wish it." In a postscript he also mentions his life "Lady Mary" and "my mother" but since his first and second wives were both named Mary this only dates this undated letter to the 1684 to 1702 period likely the latter period. Docket on verso indicates this letter was later returned to the third Mrs. Rooke Catherine Knatchbull who the admiral married in 1706: "Lady Rooke / Receiv'd Oct.r ye 2d / 1718." This scarce letter is accompanied by a superb 5¼" X 7¼" stipple-point engraving of Rooke a head-and-shoulders portrait of him later in life wearing armor published by Edward Harding in London in 1799. Also present is a handwritten page of biographical notes about Rooke and two other 17th century English notables penned by an unknown 19th century collector. unknown
24358This Norwegian-born explorer and geographer led nine Antarctic expeditions the first in 1933 exploring over 3600 miles via dogsled; he proved that Antarctica is a continent; "Edith Ronne Land" he named after his wife and the "Ronne Ice Shelf" is named after him; he recorded his exploits in his 1961 memoir "Arctic Command." Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Washington DC on 23 June 1971 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single 8-cent "Antarctic Treaty 1961-1971" stamp at upper right. At lower left beneath the postal cancellation Ronne signs large and bold in blue ballpoint. Below his handsome signature he inkstamped: "CAPTAIN FINN RONNE USNR / Military Commander - Scientific Leader / Ellsworth Station Edith Ronne Land / ANTARCTICA." He's also placed a large octagonal inkstamp on the cover's verso about the "International Geophysical Year." A superb signature on a superbly appropriate cover. unknown
28707Considered one of the founders of the United Nations this Philippine journalist diplomat and statesman was the first Asian to serve as president of the U.N. General Assembly 1949-50 and the first Asian to win a Pulitzer Prize in journalism 1942; he served in the cabinet under eight Philippine presidents and as that country's ambassador to the U.N. and to the U.S. Signed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in New York NY on 20 November 1970 and with "First Day of Issue" marked. Fine. Single 6-cent "United Nations 25th Anniversary" at upper right. No ornamental cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address. Near the center "sweet spot" Romulo signs boldly in full in black fountain pen. Original transmittal envelope present. Accompanied by a superb and choice glossy 8½" X 6½" news agency photograph International News Photo from 1945. Near fine. Captioned "Philippine Delegates Sign World Charter" on the mimeographed descriptive text still attached on verso it's a group portrait showing a seated Philippine official signing an official document surrounded by a group that includes the U.S. Undersecretary of State. Standing prominently alongside the signer is Romulo then Resident Commissioner of the Philippines. A handsome signed FDC and a desirable vintage photograph. unknown
31148Popular and prolific composer/lyricist of stage musicals such as "Wish You Were Here" 1952 "Fanny" 1954 and "I Can Get It for You Wholesale" 1962 with Barbra Streisand in her Broadway debut; the films "Rear Window" and "Anchors Aweigh" among others feature some of his songs. ALS 1p 8½" X 11" n.p. n.d. Addressed to Mr. Bean. Near fine. Light original mailing folds. Writing to an educator and his pupils Rome remarks cordially: "I save all my words of wisdom for my song so I'm enclosing under separate cover two songs full of words of wisdom." Bold and attractive penned in medium black fineline. unknown
1998060132New York: Bantam Books 1998. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. X 209 Pp. Green Boards Stamped In Silver. First Printing Indicated. As New In As New Dj. Inscribed By Ray Romano To His Co-Star Doris Roberts "Doris- Don't Think This Isn't Gonna Be One Of The Gifts I Bring To The Christmas Party. Kidding Love Ray Thanks For Making Our Show Funny". Also With A Long Letter From Someone Else Thanking Roberts For Subsidizing The Training Of A Guide Dog Named "Raymond". One Of A Large Collection Of Books From The Estae Of Doris Roberts Purchased Straight Off The Shelf Of The Library She Shared With Her Husband The Writer William Goyen Including Many Books Inscribed To One Or Both Of Them. Previously Purchased But Returned The Buyer Thinking The Signature Did Not Match Other Examples Of Romano's Signature But The Provenance Is Indisputable And The Photograph Is Shown For The New Buyer To Make Their Own Decision. . <br/> <br/> Bantam Books hardcover
191475402Mannheim: s. n. 1914. Fine. Roland Garros comes to the aid of aviators' widows and orphans s. n. Mannheim s. d. juin 1914 22.20 x 28.80 cm une page sur un feuillet Autograph letter signed by Roland Garros addressed to his ""vieux Toto"" Jacques Mortane written in black ink on Parkhotel Mannheim letterhead. Horizontal folds from mailing a few marginal tears without loss. A rare and attractive letter in which the aviator refers to ""Le Groupe"" and the ""Jour des Aviateurs"" at Juvisy: ""Faites l'impossible dans l'intérêt très important du groupe je vous expliquerai pourquoi jeudi à Paris pour faire passer en bonne place dans Excelsior l'article inclus intégralement."" Mortane successfully managed to transmit the article which was published in the 14 June 1914 issue under the title ""Le Gala des Aviateurs - La fête aérienne d'aujourd'hui à Juvisy."" It was Roland Garros who initiated the association with Jacques Mortane serving as secretary general which he named ""Le Groupe."" Bringing together around fifteen aviation celebrities its purpose included supporting the widows and orphans of fellow aviators who had perished in pursuit of their passion. The ""Journée des aviateurs"" was the first charitable event organized by ""Le Groupe"" and as this letter testifies held great significance for Garros: ""C'est très très important pour nous."" The letters and signatures of the most famous of aviators who died at only twenty-nine are rare and much sought after. s. n. unknown
195662733s. l. 1956. Fine. s. l. Mercredi n.d. circa 1956 13.40 x 10.50 cm une carte recto verso Signed autograph card of Roland Barthes written in blue ink. Date at the top of the letter and signature at the bottom of the letter. Folds caused by mailing and 2 perforations. Roland Barthes sends this letter to accompany the autograph dedication of the author of a text. He states that he ""measures to see black and white all the drought"" of his text and insists that the recipient specifies the character ""spoken presentative non-exhaustive"" of it in his presentation. unknown
195562732s. l. 1955. Fine. s. l. 19 janvier 1955 13.50 x 10.50 cm une carte recto verso Autograph letter signed Roland Barthes written in black ink. Date at the top of the letter and signature at the bottom of the letter. Folds caused by mailing and 2 perforations. Roland Barthes sends this letter to thank his correspondent who sent him a signed book. He also thanks him for the meetings of writers he was able to do thanks to him and who countered the ""skepticism that we always have on the threshold of these talkies of writers"". He writes his support for the upcoming efforts. 1955 is the year in which Barthes begins the writing of Mythologies which appear at Seuil in 1957. unknown
196867054Maroc Morocco 1968. Fine. Maroc Morocco 30 décembre 1968 15 x 10.50 cm une carte postale Autograph postcard signed by Roland Barthes addressed to Georges Raillard. Thirteen lines in black felt-tip pen on the verso of a card depicting a landscape of Tetouan in Morocco. ""Cher Ami nous nous sommes manqués à Barcelone. Je n'ai pu vous téléphoner - pris dans des retards d'avion - et sans doute étiez-vous déjà partis en vacances dans le Sud comme vous m'aviez dit. Ne m'en veuillez pas et acceptez avec tous les vôtres mes voeux très amicaux. A bientôt j'espère. Vôtre. R. Barthes"" ""Dear Friend we missed each other in Barcelona. I couldn't call you - caught up in flight delays - and no doubt you had already left for vacation in the South as you had told me. Please don't hold it against me and accept along with all your family my very friendly wishes. See you soon I hope. Yours. R. Barthes"" unknown
196867060Paris 1968. Fine. Paris 16 décembre 1968 21 x 27 cm 2 pages sur un feuillet Long autograph letter signed by Roland Barthes addressed to Georges Raillard. Two pages written in blue ink on a letterhead of the Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes. Envelope with identical header attached. Two central folds inherent in enveloping the envelope. ""Dear friend Thank you for your good letter thank you for the list of notabilities and thank you for the check.Fun has it that I will go back to Barcelona for a few hours at the end of the week.I could not have room on Saturday 21 in the plane Geneva Casablanca which takes place once a week and held by complicated dates I was obliged to go to Morocco to plan to go from Geneva to Barcelona unknown
195762715s. l. 1957. Fine. s. l. 21 mai 1957 13.30 x 20.90 cm une page sur une feuille Autograph letter signed by Roland Barthes in Wintgen written in black ink. Date at the top of the letter and signature at the bottom of the letter. Central fold caused by mailing. Roland Barthes sends this letter to warn his addressee that he will not be able to come to a meeting of authors in Germany. He writes that he must absolutely be in Switzerland on the same date. unknown
195662716s. l. 1956. Fine. s. l. 11 mai 1956 21 x 27 cm 2 pages sur un feuillet Autograph letter signed Roland Barthes written in black ink. Date at the top of the letter and signature at the bottom of the letter. Folds caused by mailing. One erasure and two additions from the author's hand.Roland Barthes sends this letter to warn his addressee that he will not send him the article he had announced on realism because what he wrote does not satisfy him: ""I can not decide to give you this text on realism and I just ask you to give it up: it does not satisfy me enough "" . He then proposes a theme of reflection for the journal of his correspondent which would be the study of the stakes of the debates between intellectuals: ""its limits its hopes its failures its action what one expects etc."" 1956 is the year of the writing of the Mythologies of Barthes which appear at Seuil in 1957. unknown
195662720s. l. 1956. Fine. s. l. 2 juin 1956 21 x 27.10 cm 2 pages sur un feuillet Autograph letter signed by Roland Barthes written in blue ink. Date at the top of the letter and signature at the bottom of the letter. Folds caused by mailing.Roland Barthes sends this letter to his correspondent to warn him that he has decided to give ""three pages of his intervention"" to Hollerer founder of the German magazine Akzente and that following his refusal of an article addressed to the addressee he afraid that it will upset him. He explains in the letter saying that these pages are not really developed but also that it ""dreads the German audience less"". 1956 is the year of the writing of the Mythologies of Barthes which appear at Seuil in 1957. unknown
34572This attorney and politician succeeded Herbert Brownell Jr. as attorney general under President Eisenhower in 1957 serving until 1961; in 1969 he became President Nixon's secretary of state serving until 1973 when Henry Kissinger took over. PS heavy stock 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. Near fine. Handsome matte finish head-and-shoulders soft-focus portrait of Rogers circa 1970 signed boldly by him in black ink on the blank lower margin. A choice image from the height of his career. unknown
17508The son of the beloved humorist played his old man in "The Story of Will Rogers" 1950 and appeared in a number of other films; briefly a California representative 1943-44; committed suicide. PS 4 3/4" X 7" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Vintage sepia-tone matte finish portrait showing a seated Rogers in cowboy garb smiling in typical Will Rogers Sr. fashion -- probably a publicity pose for "The Story of Will Rogers." Boldly signed at upper right in blue ballpoint "Best Wishes / Will Rogers Jr." in his usual cramped script. Accompanied by a 5½" X 3¼" heavy stock printed promotional postcard for an Illinois showing of "The Story of Will Rogers. unknown
15720This actress and dancer will forever be remembered for the eight musicals she did with Fred Astaire. Color PS 11" X 8½" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Matte finish book photograph another image on verso a reproduction of a lobby card for her 1938 film "Having Wonderful Time" beautifully signed. unknown
197275103Paris 1972. Fine. Paris 25 juin 1972 21 x 27 cm une page sur un feuillet enveloppe jointe Autograph letter signed by Roger Caillois addressed to Arnost Budik; one page written in black ink on a sheet of tissue paper. Envelope included. Some punch holes in the margin of the letter and envelope not affecting the text as well as some folds inherent to the folding of the missive. Roger Caillois thanks the Czech writer for the ""issues of Gravida that he was kind enough to send him"". Arnost Budik was indeed part of the editorial committee of this Belgian surrealist magazine and seems to have solicited a contribution from Caillois: ""Please find enclosed a text that I have just completed."" Caillois was alongside the surrealists only very briefly from 1932 to 1935 and here seems to apologize for this distancing: ""Surrealism never much appreciated descriptive-meditative poetry where I believed later to find my path. So if the text does not suit you have no qualms about returning it to me quite simply. I would understand very well."" unknown
196875105Paris 1968. Fine. Paris Mardi 27 février 1968 13.50 x 20.90 cm une page sur un feuillet Autograph letter signed by Roger Caillois addressed to Dominique Aury; one page on a leaf written in blue ballpoint pen. Interesting letter concerning the article ""Mémoire interlope"" which would appear in issue 185 of the sixteenth year May 1968 of the Nouvelle Revue Française. At this time Marcel Arland and Jean Paulhan were both directors of the review which they had revived from its ashes in 1953. Roger Caillois's correspondent Dominique Aury also known under the pseudonym Pauline Réage sat on the Reading Committee of the famous Revue. This letter concerns a ""note"" that Roger Caillois asks Dominique Aury not to publish: ""Pour la note comme je l'avais dit à Arland je renonce à la publier. Notre ami la prendrait surement comme une sorte de coup de poignard dans le dos une trahison d'autant plus délibérée que je n'écris pour ainsi dire jamais de note. Elle n'en vaut pas la peine."" ""Regarding the note as I had told Arland I'm giving up publishing it. Our friend would surely take it as a sort of stab in the back a betrayal all the more deliberate since I practically never write notes. It's not worth it."" We could find no trace of this enigmatic note which Roger Caillois is impatient to recover: ""Retournez-la moi voulez-vous. J'en ferai peut-être le noyau d'une étude plus étendue où j'essaierai qu'apparaissent moins irritants que dans ce condensé les rapprochements litigieux."" ""Return it to me would you. I might perhaps make it the core of a more extended study where I will try to make the contentious connections appear less irritating than in this condensed version."" unknown
40398This influential and powerful librarian served the Chicago Public Library for 64 years starting 1886 as a page boy and ending after 32 years as chief librarian in 1950. Great content TLS 1p 8½" X 11" Chicago IL 1932 March 4. Addressed "To the Members of the A.L.A. Committee on Chicago Centennial Exposition." Very good. On "Chicago Public Library" letterhead Roden sends this meaty letter regarding the CPL getting a booth at the famous Century of Progress Exposition. In part: "Space for commercial exhibits at the Exposition is quoted at $10. per square foot. At this rate the 3000 feet we are asking for would cost $30000. There seems however to be some chance that space for the Library Exhibit may be set aside without cost. Whether or not this proposition will be accepted remains to be seen. If not then what is our next move I estimate that a creditable exhibit would cost anywhere from $5000 to $15000 depending on how much of the equipment furniture books &c. might be arranged for as loans." He asks that a person be hired for this job as "it is both too important and too large a task for a Committee." Boldly signed in blue ink. Accompanied by a fine heavy stock 5½" X 8½" four-page program and menu "In Honor of / Carl B. Roden / Dinner / Tendered by the Citizens of Chicago" at Chicago's Palmer House. Inner pages show the menu on the left side and the program on the right including a speech by University of Chicago president Robert M. Hutchins. Very good. unknown
