SPALDING, Albert (1888-1953)Biblio.com
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22495This American violinist son of the sporting goods tycoon was a popular solo performer and also composed two violin concerti an orchestras suite and other violin pieces. ADS 1p 11" X 7" New York NY n.y. ca. 1930. Very good. Evenly age toned. Front portion only of a large beige envelope signed "A. Spalding" at upper left with return address in his hand and addressed to Chicago musician and music school founder John Leiser. Theodore Roosevelt 5-cent stamp cancelled though cancellation bears no date. Accompanied by a modern glossy book photograph a reproduction of a superb half-length portrait of a standing Spalding in middle age sporting three-piece suit fiddle tucked casually under one arm hand wielding bow and other fist resting jauntily on hip. A nifty pair. unknown
26948This American violinist and conductor led Chicago's Spiering Quartette founded the Spiering Violin School and directed the Chicago Musical College; in 1911 he was appointed concertmaster of the New York Philharmonic Society under Gustav Mahler whom he briefly replaced. AMuQS heavy stock 3½" X 2½" card Chicago May 1900. Very good. Mild age toning; faint mounting trace at each corner. Spiering apparently was asked by an admirer for a snippet from an original composition for at the center of this heavy card he has affixed a 3" X 1½" slip bearing two small neatly penned measures from a composition identified as "Scherzo Op. 2" above with place and date penned just below. Below this slip Spiering signs large and bold. Very unusual. unknown
40753Dean Stanley" was one of the leading and most prolific liberal Church of England theologians on 19th century England and served as Dean of Westminster from 1864 to 1881. Partial ANS 1p 4½" X 3½" n.p. n.y. Very good. Faintest of age toning; two faint vertical folds. Clipped portion of letter on pale blue stock. Below a few illegible works is a large bold wild educated guess "Yours truly" and "A.P. Stanley" followed by a dozen or so words on three lines that perhaps partially read: "The remuneration is 2£ a / week for copying &c 10" after which it's anyone's guess. Verso also bears 15 or so large words in Stanley's notorious hand some of which may read: "copy for the / place of." and "I can pay / to hear from you" -- or not. Incredibly this outlandishly illegible fragment is accompanied by a clipped late 19th century newspaper tidbit of the period 2 3/4" X 3¼" that describes this very document and the original recipient's experience in trying to transcribe it! Reads in full: "A correspondent of The Manchester Examiner says that he once received from Dean Stanley the most inscrutable epistle he ever beheld. It was written upon poor blue paper and in two kinds of ink the latter portion in black ink and the former in ink about the color of brown vinegar. The writing had a thin timid scratchy look and suggested the thought that it had been written with an old pen with only one prong or with the point of an old stocking-needle. There were no distinct letters as such but a series of nervous pecks at the paper with something smeared with ink. 'I tried over and over again for several days' says the correspondent 'to decipher the missive but to no purpose. I procured a magnifying glass and was simply dismayed at the result. I held it up to a strong gas-light and tried to read the front through the back and the back through the front. I tried to read it perpendicularly horizontally and from each of the four corners diagonally and at last flung myself full length upon the hearthrug and sought a friendly revelation from the glow of the fire but in vain. As a last resource I took it to a clever schoolmaster who after looking carefully over it from beginning to end somewhat discouraged me by asking me who it was from and what it was about. He labored at it more or less for five weeks and then gravely assured me that the man who could read such writing was not yet born.'" Describes this letter to a "T" and presumably written about this same example. An outrageously illegible example of this famously illegible script. unknown
26984Particularly noted as author of the first celebrated Beadle "dime novel" the 1860 potboiler "Malaeska" this New England writer penned more than 25 novels and wrote for many popular periodicals of her day; she also served as editor for "Ladies' Companion" "Graham's Magazine" and "Peterson's Magazine." AQS 1p 6½" X 4" New York NY 1882 March 22. Near fine. A boldly penned 8-line untitled poetry excerpt in her semi-legible hand reading in part: "Oh fame is not for woman; she must yield / The very essence of her being up; / Bare her full heart -- fling off its golden shield. / And chain her very life to fill the cup / Which like a brimming goblet rich with wine / She lavishes upon the world's broad shrine. / Upon its brazen rim they write her name -- / Fling back the empty cup and this is fame!" Signed and dated at the close. Interesting and unusual. unknown
13913Chicago philanthropist and renowned Lincoln collector whose 7000 item Lincoln collection became one of the cornerstones of the Library of Congress's Lincoln collection. ALS 1p 6" X 7" Chicago IL 1946 September 5. Addressed to Edward Jacobs. Fine. Thanks the Peoria Lincoln publisher for "the beautiful and well designed New Salem item. I shall with pleasure add it to my Lincoln collection." Comes with a copy of Elmer Gertz's February 1942 "Lincoln Herald" article "The Library of Alfred W. Stern. unknown
28748This Revolutionary War patriot acted on Washington's behalf to secure large lots of land in the District of Columbia area before the center of government was formally established there then served as the first secretary of the navy 1798-1801. ALS 1p 7 3/4" X 10½" n.p. n.y. Addressed to JOHN TEMPLEMAN a Georgetown merchant associated with Stoddert in various land enterprises. Very good. Mildly age toned with binding traces down left edge not affecting text. Interesting if cryptic details on some Georgetown real estate dealings in Stoddert's usual difficult script reading in part: "Col Burrows has commenced 3 Houses on two lots which Scot will not transfer without a person to get two lots already divided to him in the sale square. these are No. 9 & 10. Pray then send an order to Forrest to transfer to Scot these two lots. As for the rest -- I believe the business is not to be settled without a Law suit -- a Law suit which will not end during the lives of the Parties who commence it." One Stoddert letter to Templeman in the federal archives concerns different investors interested in Georgetown real estate; though undated it likely dates from late 1804 -- which time period is also likely for this letter which is otherwise dated simply "Friday morning." Most unusual most desirable. unknown
31143The dean of Columbia Law School went on to serve as attorney general under Coolidge before joining the U.S. Supreme Court as associate justice 1925-41 and chief justice 1941-46. Partly-printed AMS 4pp 5 3/4" X 9¼" Englewood NJ 1913 November 24. Very good. "Who's Who in America" questionnaire filled out entirely in Stone's hand starting with full name occupation address birthdate and going into education marital status professional associations clubs etc. Most printed questions bear brief responses and a few namely military record and list of books written did not apply and were left blank. Truly unique a fascinating and exceptionally early biographical record by the future chief justice. Accompanied by a striking 6" X 8" steel engraving of Stone. Fine. unknown
27019The younger brother of Johann Jr. "The Waltz King" Strauss and Josef Strauss with whom he formed the renowned Strauss Orchestra that dominated Vienna's light music scene for decades and child of Johann Strauss Sr. "The Father of the Waltz" was himself a noted conductor and respected composer. AMuQS 1p 3½" X 2½" n.p. n.y. 1901. Very good. Faintly age toned; barely visible mounting trace at corners. Strauss was apparently asked for a snippet from an original composition for at the center of this heavy card he has affixed a 2¼" X 1" slip bearing three small neatly penned measures from an unidentified composition -- likely a waltz as it notes 3/4 time. Below this slip Strauss signs large and bold. An unusual most attractive item. unknown
14140The Irish director of the publishing firm Methuen Ltd. was also a prolific poet Dublin Days novelist Sea Wall The Open Sky and short story writer The English Captain Darling Tom. ALS 2pp 7" X 9" Invernessshire Scotland 1931 July 20. Addressed to Mr. Trevelyan. Near fine. "I am very glad indeed to hear that you were interested in The Garden." Requests U.S. stamps to return a signed book: "This must sound a Scottish request -- the infection of place perhaps. unknown
36132This prominent Boston businessman and partner in the import/export firm Sullivan and Barbour may have been the son of the Revolutionary War general John Sullivan according to some sources though other evidence suggests not; he was also secretary of the United States Land Company and other similar concerns; his wife Marian Dix 1802-60 was sister of General John A. Dix and a noted composer best known for her hit song "The Blue Juniata"; together the Sullivans were well-known Boston socialites. ALS 1p integral address leaf 7 3/4" X 9 3/4" Washington DC 1865 March 13. Addressed to Brigadier General Edward A. Wild 1825-91 commander of the famed black infantry brigade popularly known as "Wild's African Brigade." Near fine. Wild married Sullivan's daughter Frances Ellen in 1855. Sullivan writes to his son-in-law in part: "I commend to your acquaintance & regard my friend Geo. May Powell Esq of the Internal Revenue Department; who is the son of an excellent and lamented friend of mine. Mr P. has attracted attention and favor in the highest quarters by his very able writings upon finance & taxation -- and for his superior genius as an inventor of note and his many excellencies as a gentleman a christian." Powell 1835-1905 was a statistician with the U.S. Treasury Department during the Civil War after which he became a noted social reformer philanthropist publisher "Bible geographer" involving his travels through Egypt and Palestine and inventor. An intriguing item from this Boston noteworthy to his famed son-in-law regarding a renowned Renaissance man of the day. Interestingly Sullivan writes just after the end of the Civil War and about one month after Abraham Lincoln's famed visit to Richmond shortly before his assassination -- Wild's men were among those troops who witnessed this event. Since this letter was given to Powell who could have read it rather than sent my mail it's not cancelled it's formal with the father-in-law addressing his son-in-law as "My dear General.". unknown
19924Presbyterian clergyman who was cited for heresy in 1874 and became more popular thereafter. AQS 1p 5¼" X 2½" n.p. 1878 January 9. Very good. Minor mounting trace on verso. Bold "Great Truths heal the discords / which small ideas create" boldly penned in brown ink signed and dated. Attractive. unknown
21958Presbyterian clergyman who was cited for heresy in 1874 and became more popular thereafter. ANS 1p 5" X 6" Chicago IL 1884 May 19. Addressed to Mr. Mason. Very good. Mild age toning. On odd lined stationery imprinted with his 403 Superior Street address Swing notes "with a sad kind of interest the letter from Bateman. It is to be regretted that such a thoughtful scholar was called so soon from our country and his friends." Intriguing and cryptic. Bold and attractive. unknown
22632This memorable Presbyterian clergyman and educator in Chicago who was cited for some of his heretical forward-thinking beliefs in1874 was acquitted and resigned to found his own Central Church becoming more popular thereafter and publishing several books of his views. Choice content ALS 1p 5" X 8" n.p. n.d. Addressed to L.U. Fleckler. Very good. Mild age toning and inoffensive abrasion near top margin. Interesting reply seemingly penned shortly after the famed trial reading in part: ".superstition has caused more injury because it has been more universal and perpetual. Skepticism is of later times and has not affected the masses but superstition has had a wide sway always. Which will harm more the next hundred years I cannot state. I think skepticism will. Men will believe too little instead of too much." Nicely penned in brown ink. unknown
19350349531935. 1st Edition . No Binding. Very Good. Undated Small Sheet From A Notebook Signed "Yours Truly- Lorado Taft Mch 17-'35". <br/> <br/> unknown
39656This Russian-born American composer ended up in France after the Russian Revolution where he performed and composed prolifically -- symphonies orchestral pieces piano concertos operas ballet and choral music; post-WW2 he emigrated to Chicago where he taught and composed. Remarkably beautiful ALS 1p 6" X 11" Vanves France n.y. likely early 1930s. Near fine. On a lovely heavy tannish tissue paper Tcherepnine pens in his usual miniscule script and black ink a note to unidentified "Cher ami" in French referring to the first performance of his new work "Suite georgienne" and the Salle de l'ancienne Conservatoire in Paris; he switches to English briefly near the close when noting trying to reach someone by telephone "but was unsuccessfull!" This handsome note occupies only a small central portion at the right margin much of this sheet being filled with an extraordinary partly hand-drawn and partly inkstamped color drawing presumably Japanese depicting a monkey descending the branches of a tree bearing numerous orange flowers against a pale blue background. Wonderfully executed in pale soft colors. At lower right and lower left are small inkstamped insignias that we assume indicate the artist. A truly exceptional letter from the young composer. unknown
22708Perhaps a War of 1812 veteran. perhaps an attorney. perhaps a bureaucrat -- perhaps all of the above! ALS 2pp 8" X 10" Rutland VT 1818 May 16. Addressed to Robert Brent Pay Master General of the U.S. Army. Very good. Mild age toning. Good content appeal on behalf of the wife of a War of 1812 substitute soldier who died in battle. Reads in part: "There are in this vicinity two or three instances where persons served in the detached militia from this state in 1812 as substitutes whose names do not appear on the roll they having answered to the names of those who were drafted. These persons died in the service leaving widows. the widows claims for 5 years half pay is admissable as making proof of their services. permit me to remark in their behalf. it would be extremely unjust to exclude a claim merely because the officer should improperly suffer the name of the drafted man to remain upon the roll." Very interesting discussion of the dilemma of widows of substitute soldiers. unknown
35113This well-known Welsh temperance advocate enjoyed a career as sailor and sea captain before becoming a mover and shaker among the Good Templars establishing many hundreds of lodges and children's lodges throughout Wales and leading their temperance cause; he was elected to their highest offices nationally and internationally. ANS 1p 5" X 8" New York NY 1874 June 6. Addressed to "Dear Brother." Near fine. Mounting traces on verso. On decorative blue "Juvenile Temples of Wales I.O.G.T." letterhead which lists Thomas as "General Superintendent" and on which he has crossed out his hometown of Carnarvon and inserted "New York" Thomas pens in his big bold hand "I have been quite delighted in visiting Peabody Salem & Massachusetts." In 1876 in Louisville Kentucky Thomas was elected Grant Treasurer of the Supreme Grand Lodge of the World so perhaps he was on an earlier tour of American Good Templar locations. Interesting and unusual. unknown
34750This English member of Parliament was also elected mayor of London in 1828. ALS 1p 7 3/4" X 10" Whitehall Place London 1831 January 31. Addressed to Edward Church. Very good. Lightly age toned with mild edgewear but overall bold and attractive. Writing to this noted solicitor Thompson declines an invitation: "The important business which will engage the attention of Parliament on the 10th Feby will prevent me having the honor of dining with the friends of the London Dispensary on the occasion of the anniversary meeting." Interesting a blank portion at lower right bears a lightly-pencilled note in the hand of pioneering autograph dealer Charles Hamilton misidentifying this document as being in the hand of a different William Thompson "d. 1833 Irish economist; supported Robt Owen; wrote 'Distribution of Wealth". unknown
15319Georgia senator and representative who resigned his seat in 1861 to join the Confederacy becoming Confederate secretary of state and then brigadier general; he fled to London for several years after the war to avoid arrest he returned and resumed practicing law -- though he never sought to regain citizenship. ANS 1p 5" X 3" n.p. n.d. Very good. Cryptic legal matter: "Browner has written me to file a bill against Burch -- you kindly offered to do it for me & I will be much obliged if you will do so immediately." Signed simply "Toombs." This item has been handsomely and archivally double matted together with a brass plaque and a large striking closeup photograph of a steel engraving of Toombs and framed in an ornate 1½" gilt frame overall dimensions 20½" X 16½". unknown
22654Considered one of the greatest preachers of his day this Episcopal clergyman served as rector of St. George's Church in New York City from 1845 to 1878; it is largely due to his efforts that Sunday Schools are such an integral part of American church life hence his moniker "The Champion of Sunday Schools." ALS 1p 7¼" X 9" New York NY 1848 April 17. Near fine. Nice note to an unnamed recipient handsomely penned: "I am gratified -- with the kindness shewed to me by an unknown member of your Board. My sincere wish is for the prosperity of your Society. My frequent prayer is for a blessing upon your churches. unknown
28481Mark Van Dorenís brilliant but lesser-known brother won a Pulitzer prize in 1938 for his biography "Benjamin Franklin." ALS 1p 5½" X 8½" New York NY 1931 January 7. Addressed to Mr. Trevillian. Near fine. In part: "Thank you for your agreeable words about my Swift which is my favorite among my books too." Viking Press published Van Doren's "Swift" in 1930. unknown
31845This author specialized in spinning yarns for young adults in such books as "Boy Scouts Afloat; or Scouting on the Mississippi in a House Boat" 1918 "Boy Scouts Courageous: Stories of Scout Valor and Daring" 1918 and "The Hidden Islands" 1920. AMS 1p 8½" X 11" n.p. n.y. Near fine. On custom letterhead Walden neatly prints the name of his latest novel -- "The Voodoo Gold Trail / by / Walter Walden" -- plus title of the first chapter and a lengthy section of the first couple paragraphs signing a second time boldly at the conclusion. While the admirer who wrote him requested an actual working manuscript page Walden instead has neatly written out this passage -- though likely he copied it off of his original manuscript for it bears words and phrases which he's crossed out. From the collection of 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's original 8½" X 11" file folder bearing his printed "Collection of Albert Johannsen" label partly filled in by Johannsen accompanies this item. Also present is a copy of "The Voodoo Gold Trail" Boston: Small Maynard & Company 1922 a very good first edition of this small 8vo volume in blue cloth. unknown
15532This influential American journalist and author founded the first American quarterly "The American Review of History and Politics" in 1811; a long-time expatriate in Paris he began what is considered the first American literary salon. ALS 1p 5¼" X 6¼" Paris France November n.y. Very good. Would be fine but for removal of topmost edge perhaps ½ possibly to remove recipient's name -- though still complete with salutation intact. Gracious invitation to one of Walsh's famed salon evenings reading in part: ".our friend the Revd Mr. Baird expressed to me the wish. that I should make your acquaintance and that of Monsieur Nicolas the eminent theological writer. I have called on you but was not so fortunate as to find you at home. it will afford me much pleasure to see you & Mr. Nicholas at my apartment tomorrow evening. You will meet with some society which may prove agreeable to you & him." And by the way b.y.o.b. "Revd. Mr. Baird" was likely one of the famous American Presbyterian clergymen Robert or one of his sons Charles Washington or Henry Martyn. Bold and attractive. unknown
15275The elder brother of English novelist Evelyn was also a writer best remembered for the bestselling "Island in the Sun" 1955. ANS 1p 6" X 8" Bishopsbourne Kent n.d. Near fine. Addressed to William Evans Jr. In his usual miniscule-beyond-belief script Waugh reveals his mistrust of the postal system: "If you send your copy of 'Hot Countries' to me it is very likely to get lost. So I advise it would be best if you were to insert this inscription." With original envelope addressed in Waugh's hand. unknown
16589This Connecticut legislator and civil servant served as Secretary of the Navy under Presidents Lincoln and Johnson 1861-69. ADS 1p 8" X 9½" n.p. 1848 August. Very good. Attractive pale blue lined sheet. Welles at this time chief of the bureau of provisions and clothing for the U.S. Navy requests a $150 advance for costs incurred in traveling from Washington to Auburn New York to attend the case of United States vs. L. Caldwell as well as reimbursement for two past trips. Signed with his usual cramped "GWelles." This item is accompanied by an exceptional and scarce 8" X 10" glossy photograph a full-length portrait possibly from a Mathew Brady negative made circa 1950 by pioneering photography historian FREDERICK HILL MESERVE 1865-1962 "America's first great photograph collector" who assigned numbers to Lincoln photographs "Meserve numbers" that are still used today. This striking image was quite likely made from the original glass plate negative as was Meserve's habit. It is identified on the verso in pencil in Meserve's distinctive hand: "Gideon Welles / The Meserve Collection." A handsome document and a highly desireable accompanying image. unknown
