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194128256Croton-on-Hudson 1941. Brief 1-pp TNS on Eastman's personal Croton-On-Hudson notepaper addressed to a "Miss Mendham" dated March 30 1938. Old folds; holograph additions in Eastman's hand; Very Good. "I shall be delighted to have you use some of my poems in your Verse Speaking Festival.perhaps the poem called "Battle Fields" in my volume "Kinds of Love" would be appropriate." Adds three further suggestions in holograph beneath signature: "The Sing Sing Alarm" "Isadora Duncan" "To Live in Summer" unknown
194528254New York 1945. Brief TNS on Eastman's personal W. 13th St. letterhead addressed to "Josephine" dated November 25 1945. Old folds else Fine with bright clear autograph: "Dear Josephine: Thanks so much for the news -- sad as it all was -- in your letter. It was nice to hear from you. I hope the autobiography may live up to your expectations." The recipient is likely the American proletarian novelist and essayist Josephine Herbst 1892-1969; the "sad news" to which Eastman refers may well have been Herbst's ongoing battles with her former husband and fellow novelist John Herrmann. unknown
20938One of the great unsung American inventors and timepiece pioneers was this New Jersey watchmaker who held more than 40 patents but is remembered for the "calculagraph" a device that records times and calculates the difference; one of its first uses was in 1894 in New York where it recorded the length of telephone calls and impressed AT & T so much they installed it nationwide; his other inventions include a watch winding system that resulted in watches being wound by their stem instead of with a key and a revolutionary method for making enamel watch dials. TNS 1p 8½" X 11" New York NY 1933 October 16. Addressed to Mary B. Day librarian at Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry. Near fine. On ornate Calculagraph Company letterhead featuring at the bottom a faint engraving of the calculagraph machine being used with its slogan "It Makes No Clerical Errors" Abbott graciously notes: "It gives me great pleasure to comply with your request and I am sending in the same mail for filing in your library a copy of the pamphlet entitled: 'Watches and Men'." Large bold signature. Uncommon. unknown
15002This German pianist and opera composer served as court pianist at Weimar; his compositions include the verismo-style opera "Tiefland" 1903 and "Die toten Augen" 1916 as well as a symphony piano concertos and string quartets. TNS in German 1p 5 3/4" X 4" Berlin Germany 1930 October 19. Addressed to Ludwig Bisschopinck. Near fine. Good brief music content on a heavy stock postal card explaining that he never wrote an original composition for two pianos but that he did write two piano concertos Opus 2 and more recently Opus 12. Rather uncommon. unknown
16447Missouri representative later secretary of commerce under Wilson. TNS 1p 8½" X 11" Gallatin MO 1928 January 13. Addressed to Professor Albert Johannsen a professor of geology at the University of Chicago who was also a dime novel authority and author of "The House of Beadle and Adams." On letterhead of his legal and real estate business Alexander graciously complies with a request. Large full signature. Comes with a fine 8½" X 6½" glossy news agency photograph of 1921 showing Alexander seated next to his successor Herbert Hoover. unknown
27398This U.S. Navy admiral was Chief of Naval Operations in charge of the U.S. blockade of Cuba during the Soviet missile crisis in 1962; denied appointment as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff because of friction with Secretary of Defense McNamara he was named U.S. Ambassador to Portugal. TNS 1p 5 3/4" X 7 3/4" n.p. 1962 August 31. Addressed to Gerald L. Arnholt. Near fine. Single faint horizontal fold. On "Chief of Naval Operations" letterhead featuring a 4-star blue flag the admiral complies with an autograph request. "I am honored that my signature will be added to such a distinguished collection." Bold full signature. unknown
31202Secretary of agriculture under Truman 1945-48 and New Mexico senator 1949-73. TNS 1p 8½" X 11" Albuquerque NM 1939 October 26. Addressed to Owen Davies. Near fine. On Anderson's "General Insurance" letterhead the future cabinet member orders a copy of Ruth Underhill's "First Penthouse Dwellers in America" adding that his check will also "cover the 3-cent postage on the book." Interesting that Anderson shows an interest in this 1938 hardcore Native American classic. And-- gulp! Shipping a book at three cents -- those were the days. Large bold signature on this exceptionally early item. Accompanied by an original and exceptional 8½" X 6½" glossy black-and-white news agency photograph showing President Truman and a small group of high-powered men. Newsprint text affixed to verso dates this image 7 April 1947 titles it "President Reviews Capital's Biggest Army Day Parade" and describes the Washington DC scene: "More than 7000 troops highlighted Army Week today in an Army Day parade down Constitution Avenue. President Truman reviewed the parade from a stand on the south end of the elipse. Photo shows left to right: Commerce Secretary W. Averill Harriman; Fleet Admiral Wm. D. Leahy the President's Chief of Staff; Agriculture Secretary Clinton Anderson; Secretary of War Robert Patterson; Treasure Secretary John Snyder and President Truman." An evocative pair -- early letter and choice photograph. unknown
40858This contemporary of Edith Wharton and Henry James was a opoular provocative and prolific novelist short story writer and essayist who often wrote of the battle of the sexes; her first book "What Dreams May Come" was published in 1888 and her last book the memoir "My San Francisco" appeared in 1946. TNS 1p 6¼" X 7 3/4" San Francisco CA n.y. November 6. Addressed to Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. Fine. Chats cordially with an admirer and plugs her latest book: "Many thanks for your birthday wishes and for what you say about GOLDEN PEACOCK. I am delighted that you enjoyed that little book as I had fun writing it. I did so at the request of the LAtinists of the University of California as a contribution to the Horace Bimillennium. I hope you will like my new novel THE HOUSE OF LEE." Large and bold signature in black ink. Undated but given the "House of Lee" reference likely 1940. unknown
41432This Norwegian minister served at the Norwegian Legation to the United States in the 1930s. TNS 1p 8¼" X 11" Washington DC 8 February 1934. Addressed to Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. Very good. Lightly age toned. On "Kgl. Norsk Legasjon" letterhead the diplomat pleases an admirer by "sending you my autograph which please find below. unknown
40802This attorney and Democratic politician served as Cleveland mayor 1912-15 but most importantly as President Woodrow Wilson's influential Secretary of War 1916-21 during the tumultuous World War One years. TNS 1p 8" X 10¼" Washington DC 30 April 1920. Addressed to Joseph Cummings Chase 1891-1954. Very good. Lightly age toned with original folds. On "War Department" letterhead Baker thanks this noted artist for "the copy of 'Soldiers All' and keenly appreciate your kindness in sending it to me. It is a book which I shall treasure very highly and there will be many happy days when I shall refer to it and recall the friendships and stirring efforts of those whom you have so happily preserved for us." Boldly signed with his usual diminutive signature. Chase had been commissioned by the A.E.F. to paint portraits of commanding generals and hero doughboys and these were published in the 1920 book "Soldiers All: Portraits and Sketches of the Men of the A.E.F." New York: George H. Doran Company. unknown
41818This British statesman and career diplomat served as British controller-general in Egypt and later as British agent and consul-general in Egypt 1881-1907. TNS 1p lettersheet 4 3/4" X 7¼" Cairo Egypt 22 May 1906. Addressed to Lady Ampthill Margaret Russell Baroness Ampthill 1874-1957 Queen Mary's Lady of the Bedchamber. Very good. On blind-embossed "British Agency / Cairo" letterhead Baring transmits not present "a note I have received from Sir Reginald Wingate about the application of Lieutenant Duberly." Usual large bold "Cromer" signature. A nice example. unknown
41699Noted Kentucky senator who served as vice president -- the oldest in U.S. history -- under Truman 1949-53. TNS 1p 8" X 10½" Washington DC 30 January 1943. Addressed to The A.N. Marquis Company. Very good. Faint wear bit of age toning and original folds. On "United States Senate" letterhead the future veep notes "I am returning herewith the personal sketch which appeared in the last printing of WHO'S WHO IN AMERICA which I have corrected as requested." Boldly signed in full. unknown
28310This prominent New York attorney was a noted Lincoln scholar author of the 1954 "Three Lincoln Masterpieces"; charter member and vice president of the noted Civil War Round Table of New York and namesake of the prestigious Benjamin Barondess Award for new Civil War titles. TNS 1p 8½" X 11" New York NY 1951 November 20. Addressed to CARL HAVERLIN 1899-1985 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar radio pioneer and president of Broadcast Music Inc. BMI. Near fine. Referencing a Civil War Round Table event of the previous day Barondess jokes "Did you think you were going to escape thanks for your invitation to me to be one of the panel at the Gettysburg Address Seminar last night If so the error was profound." Boldly signed. Haverlin has scrawled the draft of a brief reply in bold pencil at upper left as was his custom. Accompanied by a carbon copy typescript of the very talk Barondess had given at that seminar 10pp rectos only 8½" X 11" n.p. 1951 November 19. Very good. Titled simply "BENJAMIN BARONDESS'S TALK" this double-spaced typescript on thin onion skin paper presents his overview of Lincoln's speech its preparation and reception. The following year an article by Barondess titled "The Gettysburg Address: Revealing facts about one of the 'Supreme Masterpieces of the English language'" was published in the Spring 1952 issue of "Autograph Collectors' Journal" and this is presumably the precursor of that article. An interesting and unusual pair for the Lincoln specialist. From the collection of noted Lincoln/Civil War scholar ARNOLD F. GATES 1914-93. unknown
27433This GOP giant chaired the Republican National Committee from 1965 to 1969 turning the Republican Party around after Barry Goldwater's stunning 1964 defeat and culminating in Richard Nixon's 1968 election. TNS 1p 8½" X 11" Columbus OH 1965 February 16. Addressed to Gerald L. Arnholt. Near fine. On "Republican State Central and Executive Committee" letterhead Bliss graciously complies with an autograph request. Also an IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. 1965. Very good. Handsome informal closeup of Bliss seated at a table before microphones U.S. flag in background boldly inscribed and signed in black fineline on the blank lower margin: "To Gerald Arnholt / with best wishes / Ray C. Bliss. unknown
15008Prolific New Zealand author of biographies fiction travelogues and more whose many titles include such books as "The Reign of Queen Victoria" 1948 and "No. 10 Downing Street" 1957. TNS 1p 7" X 9" Windsor England 1931 August 18. Addressed to H.D. Trevelyan. Very good. On blue letterhead of "The Deanery / Windsor Castle" Bolitho tells an admirer "I shall be obly too pleased to inscribe any copies of my books you care to send me. I thank you most sincerely for your interest and kind comments." Boldly signed in full. With original envelope. An attractive and early example. unknown
15953This noted diplomat served as French ambassador to the U.S. from 1944 to 1954. TNS 1p 8½" X 11" Washington DC 1947 June 10. Addressed to Kenneth Parker. Fine. On letterhead of "Ambassador de France aux Etats-Unis" Bonnet thanks the Parker Pen Company namesake -- founder George Parker's son -- for sending him a particular new pen "a great favourite of mine." Comes with a 1945 news agency 10" X 8" photograph of Bonnet and others signing the United Nations charter for France. unknown
15009Associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1889-1910. TNS 1p 8½" X 10" Washington DC 1909 May 14. Addressed to Dudley P. Lewis. Very good. Normal light mailing folds. Curious note on Supreme Court letterhead in which Brewer agrees to let Lewis sell photographs of him: "I am very willing that you sell my picture in your booth. My best picture is to be had at Harris & Ewings. I will very cheerfully put my signature to it." At what event or celebration Lewis had a booth is a mystery. unknown
28278This Ohio politician served that state as a representative 1911-15 and as senator 1930-39. TNS 1p 8" X 10½" Washington DC 1938 March 26. Addressed to noted Lincoln/Civil War scholar ARNOLD F. GATES 1914-93. Very good. Lightly evenly age toned; staple hole near top center. On United States Senate letterhead Bulkley sends "a copy of the bill claiming damages for homes destroyed by Civil War soldiers. which is now pending before the Senate Claims Committee." Large bold full signature in blue fountain pen. Also present is the aforementioned printed bill 1p 7½" X 11" Washington DC 1937 January 11. Very good. Bit of minor wear and age toning along bottom edge. "S. 597" 75th Congress 1st Session being "A Bill to repeal the prohibition upon the filing of Civil War claims." Introduced by Tennessee senator Kenneth D. McKellar 1869-1957 this unusual bill sought to repeal a 1915 statute that restricted certain types of Civil War-related damage claims. Whether or not this bill passed the Senate we have not determined. unknown
25622This pioneering American horticulturist developed more and better varieties of numerous cultivated plants. Trimmed TNS irregular 5½" X 2" tipped to pristine cream-colored 6" X 3 3/4" autograph album leaf n.p. n.y. Very good. Though strangely trimmed most of the content of this brief note is legible and it reads in part missing portions hazarded in brackets: "Athough I receive thousands on thousands of letters to answer I forward to you today the three Royal walnut trees. I have selected some wonderful ones for you and believe they will fulfill your expectation." Large bold signature. Though place and date aren't indicated this note was received by noted collector Preston Sawyer 1899-1968 California journalist and historical writer a fellow resident of Burbank's city of Santa Rosa California. An interesting example. unknown
35111This naval officer served in the Spanish-American War the Boxer Uprising in China and World War One in which he commanded the U.S.S. San Francisco; in 1927 he was named rear admiral and from 1931 to 1933 commanded the Washington Navy Yard then took command of the Battle Force Aircraft Squadrons until 1936. TNS 1p 5½" X 6 3/4" .p. 1935 April 24. Addressed to Louis Thuringer. Near fine. Embossed "Commander Aircraft Battle Force" letterhead with 3-star flag insignia. Cordial note regretting he has no photograph to send handsomely signed. unknown
41407This American poet published his first collection "An Ode to Harvard and Other Poems" in 1907 acting as editor at "McClure's Magazine" briefly and taking part in the famed Spectra literary hoax in 1916; in 1922 he relocated to Santa Fe and became a mainstay of the rich literary scene there publishing poetry collections until 1960. TNS 1p 6" X 7" Santa Fe NM 4 September 1941. Addressed to Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. Near fine. On his personal letterhead Bynner thanks an admirer for birthday greetings adding "Before leaving Mexico we out our house there in fairly good order so that I hope the next time I am there instead of being with carpenters masons and painters I shall be busy with a manuscript." Boldly signed in black ink. Accompanied by a delightful 7" X 9½" sepia-tone printed photograph a half-length right-facing portrait in bow tie and hat. Published in Volume 7 Number 4 of the literary magazine "The Mentor" 1919 with biographical text on verso. A superb pair. unknown
24236The Queen of Romance" British romance novelist who supposedly authored 723 novels and could crank one out in seven days; step-grandmother of Princess Diana. TNS 1p 5 3/4" X 7 3/4" Hatfield England 1984 August 14. Addressed to Richard C. Laade. Near fine. Original folds. Signs something for an admirer adding "I am also sending you a list of the books that I have written so that you can see which ones you have not yet read." -- no small task! Normal huge flamboyant illegible signature in vibrant pink fineline. Aforementioned "list" is present a 24mo 4" X 6" pamphlet titled "Barbara Cartland: Author of over 370 books" no publisher or year cited. Very good. Single vertical mailing crease. A mini-biography with list of her works. unknown
31421This U.S. Army general served in the Spanish-American War and the Philippines; he was assistant Chief of Staff of the American Expeditionary Forces chief of staff of the 32nd division and commander of the 63rd Infantry Brigade; from 1918 to 1920 he was commanding general of American forces in France and from 1923 to 1926 commanding general of American forces in China; he served as commandant of the Army War College 1927-32 and as superintendent of the Unites States Military Academy at West Point 1932-38. TNS 1p 6¼" X 9" West Point NY 1933 November 9. Addressed to Louis Thuringer. Very good. Bit of mild wrinkling. On "United States Military Academy" letterhead Connor replies graciously to an autograph request. Bold full signature in black ink. unknown
19958Versatile journalist and reformer -- chairman of the U.S. Committee on Public Information 1917-19 and intimate of Woodrow Wilson chairman of the Works Progress Administration author of many books such as "Wilson and the Issues" 1916 "How We Advertised America" 1920 "War Criminals and Punishment" 1944 "Rebel at Large: Recollections of Fifty Crowded Years" 1947 and others. TNS 1p 8½" X 11" New York NY 1923 January 5. Addressed to noted literary scholar Albert Johannsen author of "The House of Beadle & Adams" the standard reference work on dime novels. Near fine. Brief cryptic "I am only too happy to do as you requested" followed by a bold attractive signature. Also present is Johannsen's partly-printed 5½" X 8½" catalogue slip. Johannsen had a large and well-known collection. unknown
26768This newspaper journalist turned novelist and magazine writer authored "Almanzar" 1918 "The Chinese Label" 1920 and "The Road to San Jacinto" 1936 before becoming director of the Texas Writer's Project of the federal Works Project Administration during the Depression in which capacity he largely authored the 1940 "Texas: A Guide to the Lone Star State"; not to be confused with other Texas writers whose names begin with "J. Frank" Dobie Norfleet Norris. Two items: First a TNS 1p 7¼" X 10½" San Antonio Texas 1923 January 9. 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 on the subject. Fine. In response to a request for a working manuscript page Davis notes: "The short story whose first page it is was scheduled the last I heard for publication in Hearst's International in the February number which will be out about the twentieth of this month." Boldly signed. Second a TMS 1p 8½" X 11" San Antonio Texas 1923 January. Near fine. Titled "Daniel Five Times" this neat double spaced typescript opens with "Colonel Rebel Lee Singleton whose name places his birth as not later than Reconstruction Days came out through the main doorway of the Federal Building to face across the palm-ornamented expanse of Alamo Plaza and paused on the upper step as he observed a haphazard meeting of friends on the sidewalk below him and not ten yards away." Several small minor pencilled corrections. Across the top he has inscribed and signed boldly in black fountain pen: "For Mr. Albert Johannsen with the good wishes of J. Frank Davis" along with place and date. An attractive and unusual pair. Accompanied by Johannsen's original 8½" X 11" file folder bearing a printed "Collection of Albert Johannsen" label partly filled in by Johannsen. unknown
