MANNERS, J Hartley (1870-1928)Biblio.com
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26721Noted British playwright best remembered for "Peg o' My Heart" 1913 a smash hit featuring his wife Laurette Taylor; he also wrote and produced the film version which starred Marion Davies. AQS 1p 8" X 10" n.p. May 1923. Near fine. Handsome quotation of a brief dialogue speech given by the character Arthur Carlton on page 28 of the 1922 first edition of "The National Anthem: A Drama." Reads: "Listen to that damned senseless barbaric discord. The kind of sound you'd expect Indians or negroes to beat out when they're frenzied with rum. --- Listen! You can hear their brains rattling in their skulls. God! It's become like a National Anthem! Whenever a band strike up a jazz I feel like standing up and taking my hat off. It's our national anthem." Nicely accomplished in black fountain pen signed and dated at the conclusion. From the collection of University of Chicago geology professor Albert Johannsen 1871-1962 author of "The House of Beadle and Adams and Its Dime and Nickel Novels" 1950 the definitive reference work and bibliography on the subject. Johannsen's original 8½" X 11" file folder bearing his printed "Collection of Albert Johannsen" label partly filled in by Johannsen accompanies this item. 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
41740The best-known Shakespearian interpreter of the late 19th century was this English actor who toured extensively and played Broadway to great success often producing and directing as well; his performance in London in 1888 in the title role of "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" earned him consideration as a suspect in the then-current Jack the Ripper murders. ALS 3pp lettersheet 5" X 8" New York NY 4 July 1895. Addressed to Charles Henry Meltzer. Very good. Lightly age toned with some discreet expert archival mends on folds. On letterhead of the Garrick Theater in which Mansfield premiered Meltzer's new play "The Story of Rodion the Student" a stage version of Dostoyevski's "Crime and Punishment" on December 3 the actor writes the playwright on some future play. In part: "I am glad to receive your report of progress and all your ideas seem Excellent. I shall also be more than pleased to receive the first act and -- I am sure -- to be pleased when I read it. It is also good to hear from a man whose motto appears to be: 'Labor voluptas'. When you have finished 'Le Pere Prodigue' you will I hope commence at once on a play for me." Meltzer 1853-1936 was an English dramatist and translator who penned a number of plays though the new play Mansfield refers to in this letter appears never to have been completed. Excellent stage content -- and attractive despite mild wear. unknown
25567The huge golden Prometheus figure in the fountain in front of Rockefeller Plaza in New York 1934 is one of this sculptor's best known works. ALS "Paul M" 1p 6" X 7" New York NY 1961 October 23. Addressed to Carl Haverlin president of music licensing giant Broadcast Music Inc. Fine. Regards the stir caused by the New York Civil War Centennial Commission's effort to have a casting of Manship's 1937 equestrian statue of General Ulysses S. Grant erected in front of Grant's Tomb: "Enclosed please find the letter I have just received from Mrs. Wm. Pigott Cronan Gen. U.S. Grant's Grandaughter." Boldly penned in blue ballpoint. Also present is a copy of Cronan's letter of support some newspaper clippings regarding the controversy and a few miscellaneous papers. Accompanied by a fine 10" X 8" glossy photograph showing Manship Haverlin and Bruce Catton examining a scale model of the Grant statue. Superb little collection regarding this controversial proposal. 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
36507Well-known Lafayette University football star who played halfback on their 1921 national championship team -- the last living member of that team at his death; later a running back for the Pottsville Maroons and Philadelphia Quakers. ANS 1p 5½" X 7" Easton PA 1977 May 31. Addressed to Richard C. Laade. Near fine. In response to a plea also present from this researcher "attempting to locate a number of Lafayette alumni who have played in the N.F.L." Marhefka replies boldly in blue ballpoint in part: "In addition to making necessary corrections I have added three names of Laf. alumni who were quite prominent in pro football their names are Leonard Brunner '24 Bull Lowe '19 and John Scott '19." The researcher's 8½" X 11" query for assistance in locating Lafayette alumni is present on which Marhefka has inked the names he referred to. With original envelope addressed in Marhefka's hand and signed again. unknown
28694American composer of numerous hymns such as "Beyond the Smiling and the Weeping" "Be Still and Know That I Am God" "I'm a Pilgrim I'm a Stranger" "Like as a Father" and many others. AMuQS 1p 5" X 5¼" Florence Italy 1875 February 4. Fine. Three lines of music from the song "Break Break Break" based on Alfred Lord Tennyson's 1835 poem of that title and a single line of lyrics "Break break break On thy cold gray stones." Quite attractive and early -- and uncommon. unknown
40710The first female sociologist" according to some and a feminist at a time when that word was unknown this versatile English writer penned nonfiction essays poetry novels short stories travelogues economics and more and was one of the few self-supporting women writers of her age. Autograph Quotation unsigned 1p 7 3/4" X 6 3/4" n.p. n.y. Very good. Mild age toning and old not weakened folds; tipped to similar-size sheet. Four 4-line stanzas from Martineau's 1866 poem "The Coming of Christ in Power" the first stanza reading: "Lord Jesus come! for still / Vice shouts her maniac mirth. / And famished thousands crave their fill / While teems the fruitful earth." And the last stanza reads: "Come as in days of old / With words of grace & power! / Gather us all within thy fold / And never leave us more." Interestingly the phraseology of these four stanzas differs considerably from some printed versions of it. Vertically along the right edge a different unknown hand notes "Composed and written by Harriet Martineau. / Given to me by Mrs. Follen." Eliza L. Follen 1787-1860 was an American abolitionist and wife of poet Charles Follen; in 1844 she wrote the introduction to the American edition of Martineau's book "Life in the Sick-Room: Essays." An intriguing Martineau text though not signed and with interesting provenance. unknown
26745English writer best known as an influential historian of Roman Catholicism in America on which topic he penned 27 volumes; also a poet and literary critic. Two items: First an ALS 1p 5" X 8" San Rafael CA 1923 March 11. 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 and bibliography on the subject. Near fine. Cordial note to an admirer: "I generally destroy published mss. but I do nothing systematically & a little search has brought this to light. You will find it among the Epitaphs in my book 'The Last Knight. This is the original and I fear illegible draft. I am not an American except by residence." Boldly signed with an initialed postscript. Second the aforementioned draft an AMS 1p 3½" X 8¼" n.p. n.y. Very good. On cheap lightly but evenly age toned stock Maynard pens quite a few lines in his incredibly miniscule script many of his letters are a mere 1/8th" tall many 1/16ths" tall. Titled "Epitaphs" the first example goes "of a philanthropist who after a long & useful life was impartially praised even by those newspapers which he did not own." Some deletions additions and corrections throughout. Signed 1¼" long at the conclusion. Accompanied by Johannsen's original 8½" X 11" file folder bearing a printed "Collection of Albert Johannsen" label partly filled in by Johannsen. unknown
28618Grandson of inventor Robert McCormick nephew of reaper inventor Cyrus Hall McCormick father of editors Joseph Medill McCormick and "Colonel" Robert R. McCormick -- this career diplomat joined the State Department in 1887 serving as U.S. ambassador to Austria-Hungary 1902 Russia 1902-05 and France 1905-07 although according to one journalist McCormick's "career as a dilettante diplomat took a backseat to his more serious pursuit of alcohol." Autograph Fragment unsigned on printed calling card heavy stock 3" X 1½" London England n.y. Near fine. Handsome italic "Mr. Robert McCormick" printed at center and beneath this McCormick has penned in brown ink in his small neat hand "Hotel Belgravia / Victoria Street S.W." Likely dates from early in his State Department career else a title such as "Ambassador" would have preceded his name. The card bears a heavy printed black border or "mourning rule" but since it's difficult to assign a date to this it's also difficult to determine what death in his family would have occasioned the mourning border. The Victoria Street area of southwest London is appropriate as it was chock full of foreign embassies and McCormick must have been on some State Department assignment there. Not signed alas but a most unusual item nevertheless. unknown
17516This legendary R & B tenor hit the charts in the mid-50s with the Drifters and such hits as "Money Honey" "Such a Night" and "Honey Love" before going solo. ALS 1p 8½" X 11" New Rochelle NY 1958 January 2. Addressed to Donald. Very good. Yellowed tape stain at each corner and one 1¼" at each side. On delightfully corny letterhead of "Clyde McPhatter's Tune Shop" this rare letter was written shortly after his split from the Drifters and the height of his fame as a soloist. A gracious letter to an admirer reading in part: "Hope that you will like the little verse that I am sending you. Very sorry that I don't have any pictures at this time hope when you write again I'll have some on hand. So until then be good." Bold full signature. McPhatter who suffered from alcoholism died of a heart attack at age 39 making his autograph material quite uncommon. unknown
17520This legendary R & B tenor hit the charts in the mid-50s with the Drifters and such hits as "Money Honey" "Such a Night" and "Honey Love" before going solo. Two items: First an AQS 1p irregularly-trimmed roughly rectangular 8" X 4½" n.p. n.d. January 1958. Very good. Yellowed tape stain at each corner and two more small tape stains along right edge touching slightly upon a couple of words. Curious free verse poem or song lyrics -- whether to one of McPhatter's published songs is uncertain. "I want to walk in the shadow of your arms" it begins. "I want to live by the touch of your lips. I want to be in the River with you while the sea's calm I want to live and love I don't want to miss. I want to live with a love that's divine I want to be with you and give you all my love. I want to say that you are mine. I want to ask faith from the one above." Boldly signed at the conclusion. An unheard-of McPhatter rarity quite intriguing and exceedingly scarce -- and worthy of further research. Second an IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Very good. Faint yellow tape stain at each corner. Classy handsome half-length glossy portrait of a young smiling McPhatter in suit and tie inscribed large and bold in thick black marker at the upper right "To / 'Donald' / ALL the best / ALL the time! / Clyde McPhatter." Very choice and very scarce. McPhatter who suffered from alcoholism died of a heart attack at age 39 making his autograph material quite uncommon. unknown
14976This German-born American composer arranger author and editor taught and contributed to music periodicals; his collected essays "Music and Culture" were published just after his death. ALS in French 3pp 5¼" X 8¼" n.p. n.d. Addressed to "Mon cher frere." Very good. Though not translated the content clearly involves musical matters penned in his big bold scrawl in brown ink. unknown
25043French composer and conductor. ALS in French 1p 4½" X 6¼" Paris France 1922 February 24. Addressed to "Mon cher Franz." Near fine. Nice music content: "You must direct the Colonne concert from the 19th of March and give the first scene of the third act of Parsifal. Can I count on your cooperation Delmas has accepted singing Gurnemary. Naturally he read it without understanding it. I am waiting for a good yes." Most attractive. unknown
26890This popular and prolific English novelist is best known for children's books ranging from "A Very Simple Story" 1866 to "Behind the Scenes in a Schoolroom" 1914. ANS 1p 4½" X 7" n.p. 1902 December 20. Addressed to "Sir." Very good. Mild bit of age toning. On pale green letterhead Montgomery graciously informs an admirer "I have much pleasure in sending you the autograph you ask me for." Accomplished boldly in black ink in a fair hand as flowery as her fiction. From the collection of University of Chicago geology professor Albert Johannsen 1871-1962 author of "The House of Beadle and Adams and Its Dime and Nickel Novels" 1950 the definitive reference work and bibliography on the subject. Johannsen's original 8½" X 11" file folder bearing his printed "Collection of Albert Johannsen" label partly filled in by Johannsen accompanies this item. unknown
24798Supposedly the youngest soldier to enlist in the Civil War; others such as Johnny Clem born 1851 the "Union Drummer Boy of Chickamauga" were indeed younger although Clem did not carry a weapon until later was not officially mustered in and his wages were paid out of donations by the officers. Morefield's credentials therefore appear sound. ALS 1p 8" X 10" Elkhorn WI 1892 March 10. Addressed to W.E. Ambler. Near fine. Slight mailing folds. To a journalist or scholar researching Morefield's claim to fame Morefield transmits a photograph "Coppied from a tin tipe that I had taken soon after I Enlisted" not present. He agrees to "write up my Army Experience I dont know jest what you want do you want to know whare the Regiments went and What we went through I will say this much to you if it hendent of been for the Exposure of Camp life and picket duty and Rheumatism and diseases resulting from Rheumatism that I contracted while In the Army my Experience would been a good one." An intriguing very scarce item. unknown
40990This Cleveland attorney and Republican politician became that city's city manager in 1930 effectively operating as Cleveland's 42nd mayor at a time when Cleveland operated briefly on the city manager plan; but with the Great Depression his reforms and hiring of African-Americans at City Hospital didn't sit well and that model was outvoted for the more traditional major/city council plan; he ran for mayor but was defeated by a Democrat and by 1931 was out of a job; in 1939 he became judge of the Ohio Court of Appeals. ANS 1p 8½" X 6" Cleveland OH 24 December 1934. Addressed to "Mr. Gates" Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 noted Lincoln/Civil War scholar. Near fine. On his imprinted "Law Office of Daniel E. Morgan" letterhead the de facto former mayor notes simply in his huge bold hand: "Am pleased to send you my autograph." and signs boldly in full below. An attractive example from the period between his mayorship and his judgeship. Unusual item for the Cleveland completist. unknown
28640Confederate brigadier general and Alabama senator 1877-1907. ALS 1p 7½" X 10" U.S. Senate Chamber letterhead Washington DC 1884 June 16. Addressed to "My Dear Major." Good. Slight age toning. Inquires about the whereabouts of the 21st and 22nd volumes of State Department statutes which should have been sent to him in DC but may have been directed to Selma Alabama. Pencilled draft of a response on the verso in unidentified hand. Uncommon. unknown
31366The son of Declaration of Independence signer Lewis Morris 1726-98 and nephew of statesman Gouverneur Morris 1752-1816 was himself a soldier in the Revolutionary war -- aide-de-camp to General Charles Lee later on the staff of General Nathanael Greene and himself raised to the rank of general; postwar he helped found the village of Butternuts Otsego County in 1787 and served in the New York legislature; Morris New York is named in his honor. ANS 3rd person 7 3/4" X 6¼" n.p. 1802 March 5. Addressed to a W. Webster. Very good. Lightly and pleasantly age toned. "Genl. Morris compts to Mr Webster sends a letter to Captn Duncan open for his perusal If Mr W. has recd. the celebrated speech of Mr Bayard n the House of Rept.ves against the repeal of the Indecency law he will be much obliged by the perusal of it together with any other southern papers that may have come to hand since those he was obliged with the examination of a day or two ago." Attractively penned in brown ink. Interesting. unknown
28608This Scottish portrait and landscape painter friend of Walter Scott and Robert Burns is often called the "father of Scottish landscape painting; as an architect he designed Edinburgh's Dean Bridge and part of St. Bernard's Well; his many children were all artists of note as well. Autograph Fragment unsigned 3½" X 1" irregular tipped to contemporary 6" X 4" sheet n.p. n.y. Curious and comical note perhaps a postscript clipped from a letter reading in full: "the sooner the Better / a Bad pen and worse / Ink." At lower left of the heavy stock sheet to which this is lightly tipped an admirer notes his name and fame. unknown
31950This most renowned of British naval heroes is almost as famous for his scandalous open affair with one of the most famous and beautiful women in England the married Emma Hamilton despite having lost most of his teeth the use of his right eye and his right arm in various military successes; his nautical victories against the French made him Napoleon's nemesis; killed aboard his ship "Victory" in the battle of Trafalgar. ALS 1p 7" X 8¼" Burnham 1793 February 2. Addressed to "Gentlemen." Near fine. A boldly penned and handsome example of Nelson's scarce right-handed penmanship four years prior to losing his right arm in a July 1797 battle and having to learn to write left handed. Rather cryptic financial content reading in full: "I am glad to hear You did not bring our trust money into the Lands as they had risen so very much. I shall be in Town on tuesday Evening & shall probably see Mr. Creed on Wednesday therefore please to let the money Remain in your hands 'till you hear farther from my Brother or myself. I am Your Very Humble Servant." Page & Creed were Nelson's bankers so the reference to Mr. Creed almost certainly refers to that firm. This choice and scarce letter has been handsomely displayed under a pale green matte with gold filigree alongside a stunning 6½" X 8¼" hand-colored steel engraved portrait of "Horatio Viscount Nelson" engraved by W. Finden and "From the original of Hoppner in / His Majesty's Collection." This early 19th century portrait is in fine condition and bears a large incredibly ornate hand-colored decorative border; it depicts Nelson almost full-length in full military regalia with his empty right sleeve pinned to his chest. This pair is framed under glass in a 1" contemporary walnut frame overall dimensions 21" X 15". A superb presentation -- Nelson in his most desirable that is right-handed form. unknown
38447This obscure Revolutionary War figure is remembered for "Nicholson's Regiment" a militia unit he commanded from New York raised in Quebec from New York soldiers their task being to help defend Canada; they were formed in 1776 and disbanded late that year. ALS 1p 8½" X 11" New York 1785 March 9. Addressed to Evans Wharry likely a "Nicholson's Regiment" officer. Very good. Moderate even age toning. Asks Wharry to take care of a promissory note. In part: ".Capt Black is dayly at me for the amount of the note I gave him last winter on your account. take such measures either by payment or otherwise as will releive sic me from such applications." Attractive interesting and uncommon. Comes with large early 20th century catalogue slip from pioneering autograph dealer Forest H. Sweet of Battle Creek Michigan. unknown
40496Sir Otto was an influential well-respected British civil servant once described as "by all means. one of the most able men ever to enter Treasury chambers" where he long served as financial controller; also a director of the Bank of England. ANS 1p 4 3/4" X 7½" London England n.y. ca. 1915 February 5. Addressed to Mr. L.J. Binns. Near fine. On "Treasury Chambers / Whitehall S.W." letterhead Niemeyer writes "Mr. McKenna wishes me to return to you the drawing with his autograph enclosed" boldly signed. "McKenna" would be Niemeyer's boss Reginald McKenna 1863-1943 British banker who served as Chancellor of the Exchequer 1915-16 when Niemeyer was still an underling there. An attractive and early example. unknown
25037This major Norwegian soprano debuted in 1907 at the National Theatre but it was at La Scala in 1924 under Toscanini that her career took off making her a favorite at the Paris Opera and the Metropolitan Opera. ANS 2pp heavy stock 5½" X 3 3/4" Paris France 1929 December 13. Addressed to "My dear" American expatriate pianist and music critic Irving Schwerke 1893-1975. Fine. On her embossed "Plaza Athenee" correspondence card the diva tells Schwerke that "I hope you are able to hear us all on sunday Brownlee Sullivan B -- and I -- Must see you one day soon -- Brussel was a great triumph." Signed simply "Norena." A handsome example from the height of her fame. unknown
20967This Danish jurist served as judge on the Permanent Court of International Justice from 1922 to 1930. AQS heavy stock 4¼" X 3½" card The Hague Netherlands 1923 August 12. Near fine. Mounting traces on verso. Attractive piece handsomely penned in Nyholm's neat script. Untranslated it is a quotation from Norwegian dramatist and poet Henrik Ibsen 1828-1906 and reads as follows: "Frit effer Henrik Ibsen = / Og har jeg end seilet min / Skiege i Havn / Saa var det dog hasligt at fare / The Hague Aug 12 1923 / GNyholm / Judge of the Permanent / Court of International / Justice." Unusual and attractive. unknown
