NASH, Frances (1890-1971)Biblio.com
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40554This noted concert pianist performed nationally throughout the 1920s and '30s; her husband was General Edwin M. "Pa" Watson 1883-1945 close friend and assistant to President Franklin D. Roosevelt. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. 1925. Very good. Faint creasing near bottom barely visible. Sepia-tone half-length portrait of Nash playing piano nicely signed and inscribed by her in black ink at lower right to a Chicago music school founder: "To John Leiser -- / Sincere Greetings / Frances Nash / 1925." A fine image by noted photographer Herman Heyn 1866-1943 the noted German-born portrait photographer remembered for portraits of William Jennings Bryan William Howard Taft and hundreds of Native American portraits with his blind-embossed "Heyn / Omaha" imprint at lower right. unknown
18871Enormously popular English actress of the 1930s and '40s specializing in historical heroines "Nell Gwyn" "Victoria the Great"; returning to the stage in "Charlie Girl" she set a record with 2062 performances over seven years. IPS 11" X 14" n.p. Los Angeles CA 1940 n.d. Near fine. Beautiful high-quality full-length portrait of a young Neagle in the film "Irene" 1940 wearing an ornate period costume handsomely inscribed to an Evergreen Theatres Corporation Portland OR employee: "For Katherine Marshall -- / With every good wish -- / Anna Neagle / 1940." A superb and unusual oversize portrait -- not the kind sent out for run-of-the-mill autograph requests. With original envelope. unknown
15656All-around actor singer dancer and director of stage and screen; films include "Oklahoma" and "Three Sailors and a Girl." IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Fine. Striking matte finish scene from Oklahoma showing Nelson doing a rope trick boldly and largely inscribed in thick marker "To Terry / Fondly / Gene Nelson." Uncommon. unknown
14888The English-speaking world's most revered actor star of screen and legitimate stage for several decades; films include "Rebecca" "Richard III" "Spartacus" "Henry V" "Hamlet" and many more. IPS 10" X 8" n.p. n.d. Fine. Glossy modern print of an unidentified film scene depicting a young pajama-clad Olivier on hands and knees on a mattress on the floor of a living room gazing maniacally at the viewer. Boldly inscribed in later years "To Terry / all good / from / Laurence Olivier. unknown
13929Jazz singer tenor saxist big band leader. IPS Bruno 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Fine. Handsome Bruno of Hollywood glossy half-length portrait of a young Pastor in white suit and tie boldly signed and inscribed in a light area at upper right in black fineline: "To Ken -- / Sincerely / and many thanks / Tony Pastor." A great example. unknown
29111When Joan Fontaine plays Rachmaninoff's 2nd Concerto in the 1950 film "September Affair" it's actually a recording of this American classical pianist you're hearing; he debuted while a G.I. in Carnegie Hall in 1943 and toured the country in the 1960s as part of a popular Grammy-winning trio along with cellist Gregor Piatigorsky and violinist Jascha Heifetz. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. 1984. Fine. Dramatic half-length portrait of a white-haired Pennario in tuxedo performing set against an entirely black background. At upper left in bright bold white he inscribes and signs it "To John A. Leiser -- / With the good wishes of / Leonard Pennario / 1984." Outstanding contrast. With large portion of the original mailing envelope addressed in Pennario's hand and bearing his hand-printed name and return address. Choicer than choice! unknown
15103This career Army officer participated in both world wars but is remembered for his role in the Eisenhower administration; he began as deputy assistant to the president in 1953 advanced to assistant to the president in 1958 and replaced Sherman Adams in 1958 acting as Eisenhower's chief of staff. Superb IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Very good. Handsome official Army-issue head-and-shoulders portrait in full uniform boldly inscribed along the lower margin "To Peter Thayer -- / With best wishes -- / Wilton B Persons / The Assistant to the President." Not dated but clearly accomplished in office. unknown
26884Country Western recording star of the 1950s and '60s inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2001. Superb IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. ca. 1965. Near fine. Mild tape stain at each corner on white border only. Vintage head-and-shoulders portrait issued by Decca Records of a smiling Pierce in embroidered Western-style shirt boldly inscribed and signed in bright green fineline in a light portion at lower left: "To Donald Burnell / My best to you / Webb Pierce." A choice example. unknown
13930French-born American operatic soprano who reigned at the Met for 25 years. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. dated on verso 1934 April 27 in another hand. Inscribed to pianist John Leiser. Very good. Stunning half-length portrait. unknown
34127This physician neurologist and researcher is best known for co-discovering the use of Dilantin for treating epilepsy together with H. Houston Merritt in 1938; he also did pioneering research on multiple sclerosis in the 1930s being one of the first to suggest a vascular cause. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. 1969 July 24. Near fine. Handsome half-length black-and-white glossy formal portrait of an older Putnam in suit and tie boldly signed and inscribed in a black fineline in a light area at upper left: "With regards / Tracy Putnam / July 24 / 1969." Accompanied by a secretarially-signed TNS 1p 7¼" X 10 3/4" Beverly Hills CA 1969 July 7. Addressed to Marshall E. Bean. Fine. Cordial note thanking an admiring educator remarking: "I have worked long in the same field as you and feel it is well worthwhile." Autograph material of this interesting medical figure is surprisingly scarce. unknown
14934Large-mouthed comedienne singer and actress awarded a special Oscar in 1968. IPS 7½" X 10" n.p. n.d. ca. 1970. Near fine. Informal portrait boldly inscribed "Bless you Norman / Martha / Raye. unknown
14944This broadcast journalist was the original co-host of "60 Minutes." Color IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Fine. Later life informal pose at his desk boldly inscribed in thick black ink "To Gina / my best / Harry Reasoner. unknown
20956Known as "Gentleman Jim" this influential Country Western singer of the '50s and '60s achieved great popularity with such hits as "He'll Have to Go" 1960; he died at age 40 in a plane crash in Tennessee. Color IPS verso heavy stock 3½" X 5½" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Handsome color picture postcard issued by RCA Victor Records the recto featuring a nice half-length portrait of Reeves in tie and red sweater. Verso features message and address portions and across this in bold large script as red as his sweater Reeves writes "To / Donald / Best of luck always / Gratefully / Jim Reeves." The signature itself which runs from the lower left corner to the upper right corner measures a full 5½"! A superb example of this rarity. unknown
15701Silent film star "Beau Brummell" "Craig's Wife" etc. who appeared in talkies occasionally into the 1950s. Color IPS 7¼" X 11" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Book photograph another image on verso a reproduction of a charming head-and-shoulders Rich portrait on the film poster for Rich's 1927 film "Dearie" inscribed "To Terry / Good Luck / always / Irene Rich" in blue fineline. She pens this over the bust cast names portion near the bottom of this image so contrast is poor. Nevertheless an appealing and unusual item. unknown
23006American actress Australian born popular in comic stage roles; Oscar nominee for her role as Apple Annie in the 1933 film "Lady for a Day." Handsome IPS 3¼" X 6" n.p. postal cancellation Beverly Hills CA n.d. postal cancellation 1937 August 3. Near fine. Minor silvering to image. Superb closeup of Robson in black dress nicely inscribed "Best wishes to / Jean Nelson / May Robson" in white ink on a dark portion making for fine contrast. In original envelope addressed in Robson's hand. unknown
31632This auto executive served General Motors for more than half a century beginning in the 1920s becoming vice president in 1956 executive vice president in 1958 and vice chairman in 1967. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. ca. mid-1950s. Fine. Heavy high-quality mat-finish half-length photograph of Russell in suit and tie hands intertwined gazing thoughtfully. In a dark area at lower right he signs and inscribes handsomely in white ink making for superb contrast: "From one George / to another / with best wishes / George Russell." Unusual and quite handsome. unknown
20229With All My Heart" which reached #15 on the Billboard charts in 1957 is this pop singer's most remembered hit although "Someday" and "The Way I Love You" also reached the charts; discovered by Chancellor Records' founder Bob Marcucci in early 1957 "With All My Heart" became one of that new firm's first big hits. Superb glossy IPS heavy stock 16" X 20" n.p. Chicago IL 1958 February 20. Near fine. Attractive head-and-bare-shoulders closeup of the singing sensation in barely-visible sequined top gazing upward soulfully. She inscribes the upper right area large and bold in black ink "To / Donald M. Burnell: / Best Wishes / & / Good Luck / Jodie / Sands / 2/20/58." This lovely and quite unusual item was likely created for some now-forgotten promotional purpose but it bears no photographer's credit or other identifications recto or verso. Choice vintage piece from the height of her fame -- likely one of a kind in this large format. Uncommon thus. Superb for display. unknown
22617This Nebraska senator served as Secretary of the Interior under Eisenhower 1956-61. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. ca. 1960. Very good. Less-than-perfect ink adhesion accompanied by a few light smudges on a number of letters. Attractive head-and-shoulders portrait while in the cabinet with a large inscription on the blank lower margin: "To Peter Thayer with best wishes. / Fred A Seaton / Secretary of the Interior." Despite imperfection quite nice. unknown
37165This classical American pianist was a student of Harold Bauer and himself a respected teacher; his wife was concert singer Elizabeth Poole-Jones. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. ca. 1935. Near fine. Handsome matte finish half-length portrait of a young Sheridan in pin-striped three-piece suit seated with legs crossed one hand clutching a cigarette and the other presumably a music score. In a dark area at lower right Sheridan signs and inscribes boldly in white ink: "For / Richard Copley / In Sincere / appreciation / Frank Sheridan." Great contrast. Copley 1876-1939 Sheridan's manager a well-known New York concert manager. A superb brooding portrait by Arnold Genthe 1869-1942 renowned photographer with his imprint at lower left. unknown
14945Film and stage comedian who hosted his own television variety show for 20 years. Color IPS 5" X 7" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Handsome informal shot bearing a preprinted signature above which he adds "Eirene / Dear heart / Red Skelton. unknown
23005No one could play sinister like this character actress who was the first ever to win an Oscar for best supporting actress in 1937 for "Anthony Adverse". IPS 5" X 4" n.p. n.d. Fine. Glossy closeup of an uncharacteristically smiling Sondergaard inscribed boldly but in a rather dark area "Greet- / ings to / Terry / Gale Sondergaard." Very handsome overall. unknown
14808Popular actress and comedienne who starred in the "Maisie" series and later in two popular television shows. Color IPS 8¼" X 11" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Heavy stock book photograph another image on verso a glorious color glamour pose showing her reclining on a sofa with huge floral arrangement behind her circa 1940s inscribed and signed large and bold in vivid green ink "to Terry Kocsett / Best wishes / Ann Sothern." Superb image of her at the height of her fame -- quite appealing. unknown
16443Stiff television host whose pioneering "Ed Sullivan Show" 1948-71 served as a springboard for many stars. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Informal matte finish smiling pose with suitcoat draped over shoulder nicely inscribed "Hi Norman" and signed. unknown
40548This Georgian Democrat served the peach state as 70th governor 1947-1948-55 and as senator 1957-81; in 1979 he became the only eighth U.S. Senator officially censured -- for "Improper financial conduct accepting reimbursements for official expenses not incurred and improper reporting of campaign receipts and expenditures." IPS 8½" X 11" n.p. n.y. Near fine. Handsome matte finish informal head-and-shoulders closeup of a smiling Talmadge handsomely signed and inscribed by him in a light area at lower right in black fineline: "Best Wishes To / Terrence Kocsett / Herman E.Talmadge." A lovely example. unknown
25092Prolific and versatile American composer perhaps best known for his opera Four Saints in Three Acts 1934 cowritten with Gertrude Stein; as music critic for the New York Herald Tribune he raised the journalistic music review to an art form. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. 1984. Near fine. A striking intense closeup inscribed large and bold "Very cordially / Virgil Thomson / 1984" near the bottom in bold blue fineline. An uncommonly handsome example. unknown
