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42249Renowned Swiss-French composer and pianist famed as an interpreter of Wagner and the Romantics. ALS in French 2pp single leaf 5¼" X 8¼" n.p. 25 November 1947. Addressed to "cher Monsieur" American pianist and music school founder John G. Leiser. Very good. Faintly visible triangular 3½" X 3" stain tea at upper left of first page reverse on recto. On his green imprinted Neuilly-sur-Seine France letterhead which address he crosses out Cortot complains about having never received his correspondent's first letter noting in part rough translation "I have lived in Switzerland for two years so it's probable the postmaster where I used to live is very disorganized and neglected to forward your letters. Since you show interest in my projects and my return to the United States I can tell you that I am having talks about touring your big country during the winter of 48-49 where I have dear and faithful friendships. On the other hand concerning my recordings I just made a dozen recordings in England for His Master's Voice. I would be surprised if you couldn't buy them." Nice music content penned large and bold in Cortot's legible hand. With French transcript. unknown books
42097This Irish-born British literary critic essayist and satirist is remembered for his controversial 1831 edition of Boswell's "Life of Johnson"; as Member of Parliament and long-time secretary to the admiralty 1810-30 he is best known for slashing the size of the Royal Navy. ALS 4pp lettersheet 4½" X 7" Aldeburgh Great Britain 1831 October 2. Addressed to George Lamb 1784-1834 British politician and writer; appointed under-secretary of state in 1830. Very good. Mild wear; being a four-page lettersheet there's remnants of old archival tape along the fold. Croker comments on Lamb for answering his letter to British secretary of state The Viscount Melbourne -- George Lamb's own brother William Lamb. Regards some cryptic naval incident -- in part: "I think it proper to observe that you do not appear to have seen the difficulty which I intended to submit to Lord Melbourne. My doubt did not apply so much to the treatment of the seamen who might be stranded as to that of the town into which such persons may have been thrown" and he goes on at length to explain that the whole town may have been subjected to the stranded seamen. Good content from the tail end of Croker's admiralty career and the beginning of his literary career. unknown books
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. The alcoholic McPhatter died of a heart attack at age 39 making his autograph material quite uncommon. unknown books
42342Jean Paul" a much-admired and much-maligned German writer of the Romantic period whose prolific output included such novels as "The Invisible Lodge" 1793 "Hesperus" 1795 "Siebenkäs" 1796-97 "Titan" 1800-03 "The Awkward Age" 1804-05 and many others. ALS in German 1p 6¼" X 8" Hof in Vorgtland Germany 13 December 1789. Addressed to in translation "Highly honored and respected Sir." Very good. Mounting traces along left edge verso only. An unusually early example boldly penned in dark brown ink during a period when he was living with his mother and tutoring children in a nearby village; his pseudonymously-published poorly-received "Selections from the Devil's Papers" was published earlier this same year. In this letter he writes an unnamed publisher that in translation "I take the liberty to send you the beginning of a manuscript and beg you to give me your opinion as to its probable acceptance or rejection at your earliest convenience. I have the honor to sign myself with the greatest respect." Boldly signed "J.P.F. Richter." Richter's next book "The Invisible Lodge" wasn't published until 1793 and parts of it such as "Life of the Cheerful Schoolmaster Maria Wutz" are believed to have been written in 1790 so it's quite possible that he was submitting some other portion of "The Invisible Lodge" with this query. An interesting example worth further research. Very scarce. unknown books
195924205Bruxelles Belgium: Philips Minigroove 1959. A blues opera album; recorded "Gala Femmes d'Aujourd'hui le mardi 22 decembre 1959"; written by American composter- writer Harold Arlen 1905 - 1986 originally performed by Kostelanetz at Carnegie Hall in 1957 then taken "on the road" to Europe; with several performer signatures including: Lillian Hayman 1922 - 1994 African-American Tony Award-winning actress and singer; Norma Mae Donaldson 1928 - 1994 African-American actress and singer; Paul Harris 1917 -1985 African-American actor personnel manager and music publisher ".in the late 1950s looking for work he left the United States for Europe. He came to Paris with the cast of Free and Easy." Jet Nov 28 1968; and others signed: James Randolph F. Cowen James Randolph Charles "Smiles" Thompson Patti Boon Jacqueline Walcott; the biography "Hi-de-Hoe" the Life of Cab Calloway Shipton 2013 states that this show was not a success and ended stranding the performers in Europe after a short Paris run - Calloway had declined to be part of the production; cover texts in French; 10" Philips Minigroove record in 'shopping bag' handled illustrated cover-sleeve; no inner liner; some edge tips wear creasing and soiling to sleeve; Walcott signature faint all others very good and clear; disc not played by us to check for fidelity; in good condition. Signed By Performers. Record Album. Record Album . Good. Philips Minigroove paperback books
193524283Washington D.C.: Not Published 1935. Three notes typed and sent to the Warm Springs Foundation oft-visited by Franklin Delano Roosevelt in an effort to the ameliorate the effects of his polio condition: January 9 1935 "Respectfully referred to the Georgia Warm Springs Foundation. signed M.A. Le Hand" from Marguerite Alice "Missy" LeHand 1898 - 1944 private secretary to President Franklin D. Roosevelt for 21 years; with January 23 1935 "My dear Mr. Little: Reference is made to your letter of January eighteenth enclosing copies of White House and Mr. McIntyre's accounts. I have been assured by Mr. Sanderson that vouchers for these two bills are now on Mr. Howe's desk and as soon as they are signed by him will be forwarded to the Warm Springs Foundation. With kind regards Sincerely signed H.M. Kanee Secretary to Mr. McIntyre with hand written note added at bottom "How is your golf We all envy you - Snowing up here."; and May 1 1935 "Memorandum for Arthur Carpenter Georgia Warm Springs Foundation Thought you would be interested in the photographs attached which came with a letter inviting the President to make use of the facilities of the Children's Hospital in San Diego. I have not had an opportunity to show them to the President. signed with initials M.H.M" Marvin Hunter McIntyre 1878 - 1943 journalist and Presidential Secretary to FDR; all on The White House Washington imprint letterhead notepaper two later notes approx.6 1/4" x 9 1/4"; on "American Eagle" watermark note paper; the note from Le Hand 5 1/4" x 8" plain paper; old fold lines; old filing holes punched at tops; light wear; in very good condition. Signed by Author. Manuscript. Not Bound. Very Good. Not Published Paperback books
192924258United States: Not Published 1929. Typed 'Memorandum' with that imprinted word dated October 18 1929; "for D. Basil O'Connor In regard to Miss Wilkin's Property it seems to me that it would be best for me to wait and not write to H.H. Swift until a week or so after you have paid the full amount of the principal and interest of the mortgage. Let me know when you do this. F.D.R" in type below; D.aniel Basil O'Connor 1892 - 1972 American lawyer who became Franklin Delano Roosevelt's legal advisor and was closely involved with the March of Dimes campaign for polio research and other charity work; approx.5 1/2" x 8 1/2"; on Housatonic watermark note paper; old fold lines; old filing holes punched at side; light wear; in very good condition. Manuscript. Not Bound. Very Good. Not Published Paperback books
