McNUTT, Paul V (1891-1955)Biblio.com
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40728This Indiana attorney and politician served as that state's democratic 34th governor 1933-37 before being named High Commissioner to the Philippines 1937-39 and 1945-46 and then first U.S. ambassador to that newly-independent nation 1946-47; he was briefly considered a serious presidential contender in 1940. Signed original typescript 7pp 8" X 10½" Cleveland OH 30 July 1939. Very good. Faint age toning and two faint horizontal folds; staple hole at upper left well away from text; lacks page 5 of 8. Titled "Address by Hon. Paul V. McNutt / International Peace Day World's Poultry Congress / Cleveland Ohio Sunday July 30 1939" this double-spaced typescript contains McNutt's thoughts on the United State's pre-Pearl Harbor Day semi-isolationist attitudes towards peacekeeping in those tumultuous days. In part: "The United States is not responsible for international settlements outside the New World; and even less for the methods by which any nation chooses to govern itself. We do have an interest however first that other countries shall not attempt to force their political doctrines on us; second that in solving their difficulties they do not precipitate the world into a war which necessarily will affect the United States economically if indeed we can avoid being embroiled in actual military conflict." McNutt signs boldly and in full in black ink at the conclusion. Accompanied by a superb 9" X 7" black and white glossy news agency photograph International News Photos depicting McNutt at a formal banquet. Original mimeographed paper label affixed to verso captions this image "Xmas Party Manila 1938" and describes it as "President Eisenhower who was Gen. Douglas MacArthur's chief of staff in the Philippines from 1935-40 is shown at a Christmas party in 1938 with other American dignitaries. General then Major Eisenhower Mrs. MacArthur Paul McNutt High Commissioner of the Islands; Mrs. Eisenhower and Gen. MacArthur military advisor on the islands." Great image published here in 1955 showing McNutt as he appeared around the time he delivered this typescript speech. Most unusual in this format -- whether this is the actual typescript from which McNutt read this speech is not known but it is an actual typescript and not a mimeographed copy for press distribution. unknown
22616U.S. senators from Indiana. Most unusual item: single leaf 7¼" X 9¼" probably the frontispiece of an Indiana state history captioned "Indiana" at the top. Below this is a charming stone lithographed pastoral scene depicting a shirtless man in the foreground chopping down a tree vast fields extending behind him; the sun is just breaking over the horizon and a bull is romping playfully. Facsimile signatures of Indiana senators Albert S. White and Edward A. Hannegan appear below this. Their Senate terms overlapped from 1845 to '49 thus dating this frontispiece. Their two successors Bright who served 1845-62 and Whitcomb 1849-52 have each signed boldly beneath the facsimiles. Very good. Moderately foxed throughout but overall attractive. An interesting pairing of Hoosiers on an appropriate if odd item. Whitcomb died in office while Bright was expelled from the Senate for treason. unknown
21035This representative from Michigan's 12th district 1934-42 and 1944-46 holds the distinction of being that district's only Democrat ever the district no longer exists; as a "New Deal" supporter he was instrumental in bringing about Social Security and minimum wage legislation. Signed printed speech 1p recto and verso 7½" X 11" n.p. Washington DC 1937. Titled "Sugar Legislation: Extension of Remarks of Hon. George G. Sadowski of Michigan in the House of Representatives Monday August 2 1937 -- Radio Address by Hon. Frank E. Hook of Michigan on July 29 1937" this consists of a single leaf pages 10401-10402 of the "Congressional Record -- Appendix." Sadowski introduces Hook's NBC radio speech concerning legislation to reform the sugar industry. Hook signs huge and handsome in brown fountain pen diagonally across the first page of this two-page text. Unusual in this form. unknown
28449Polish-born American author of such novels as "The Painted Bird" and "Being There"; escaping to the U.S. in 1957 and supposedly learning English in six months his books were all written in English and rumors of them having been ghostwritten haunted him for years; he died from self-inflicted wounds. Signed publicity kit 9" X 12" n.p. May 1979. Very good. Glossy heavy stock folder the front of which reproduces the dust jacket cover of Kosinski's book "Passion Play" boldly inscribed "For Kelby / cordially / Jerzy Kosinski / May 79." Inside the folder is a 5" X 7" publicity portrait and several press releases -- biographical statement interview reviewers' comments etc. An uncommon autograph and unusual in this form. unknown
40760New York City's famed Juilliard School was the breeding ground for this unusual opera troupe of under-30 singers that sprung up in the 1940s the brainchild of David Otto. Signed Program small 4to 6¼" X 9½" 4pp n.p. n.y. Very good. Mild edgewear and folds; faint age toning. Attractive program on buff stock for the Nine O'Clock Opera Company's appearance at the "Community Concert Association" performing "The Marriage of Figaro: A Comic Opera in Two Acts." The entire cast of seven listed on the front wrapper have each signed boldly in pencil: David Otto John Tyers 1914-07 Helen Van Loon Vera Weikel 1911-61 John McRae Allen Stewart and Gertrude Gibson along with pianist Max Walmer. Inside pages give a plot summary of "The Marriage of Figaro" page 2 and the history of this upstart opera company page 3 noting "the oldest member of the company is now thirty." Interesting and unusual! unknown
24028Paperback. This American opera singer also appeared in the 1937 film "Make a Wish." Printed program of the Chicago Grand Opera Company 16pp 7" X 10" Chicago IL 1934 January 27. Very good. Slight bit of age toning to outer wrappers only. Program for a performance of Puccini's "Turandot" featuring Rosa Raisa as Princess Turandot. Claire who played the role of "Liu a Young Slave Girl" has signed large and bold in black fountain pen across the center spread pp. 8-9. Quite attractive. paperback
22369Paperback. This Roman Catholic-turned-Presbyterian clergyman emigrated to America from Italy in 1888 and was soon named evangelical pastor of The Presbyterian Institutional Church where he became influential in converting New England Italians to Presbyterianism and was named to the high office of Superintendent of the Presbytery; in 1914 he moved to Chicago where he became pastor and director of the noted Saint John Presbyterian Church. Signed Program titled "Saint John Presbyterian Church. Program Dedication Week" small 4to 6" X 9¼" stiff pictorial wrappers Chicago Illinois 1930 May 18-25. Very good. Quit minor edgewear but overall tight and attractive. Handsome 12-page program for the dedication and opening of this new church. On the large margin beneath an oval frontispiece head-and-shoulders portrait of DeCarlo he signs in full large and bold in black fountain pen. Most of program consists of special services throughout the dedication week. Quite attractive and unusual. paperback
41820This renowned harpist who also owned one of the world's largest harp collections toured extensively for decades played for five U.S. presidents in the White House and taught Harpo Marx and other celebrities. Signed Program 8vo 5½" X 8½" 4pp n.p. n.y. Very good. Faint edgewear original light folds and faint mounting traces on middle third of rear wrapper. Interesting program printed in blue and red on buff stock for Dilling's appearance at the "Community Concert Association" listing an ambitious program that included Bach Mozart Faure Debussy Prokofieff and a half dozen others tiny inked notes beneath three of these. Dilling signs large and bold in pencil near the top. Inner page 2 contains Dilling's biography and "Annotations" pp. 3 and 4 for each composition played. unknown
40759This Austrian-born American baritone and occasional composer was popular in concert on the radio and television; he sang the occasional opera and made a few brief film appearances such as "Broadway Melody of 1938." Signed Program 8vo 5½" X 8½" 4pp n.p. n.y. Very good. Mild edgewear and faint mounting traces on middle third of rear wrapper; a number of small inked notes on front wrapper. Attractive program on buff stock for Gorin's appearance at the "Community Concert Association" listing a dozen assorted compositions by Rossini Chopin Tschaikowsky and even two compositions by Gorin himself. He signs large and bold in blue ink near the top. Also signing vertically across the front in bold pencil is his piano accompanist fellow Austrian-turned-American Adolf Baller 1909-94. Inner page 2 contains biography of Gorin and "Annotations" 3 and verso p. 4 on each song. Undated but dated 19 April 1940 at the top in ink. unknown
40758This popular baritone concert star played the lead in Broadway musicals productions that included "Showboat" and "Sadie Thompson" then joined the Metropolitan Opera in 1941. Signed Program 8vo 5½" X 8½" 4pp n.p. n.y. Very good. Mild edgewear and faint mounting traces on middle third of rear wrapper; several small inked notes near bottom of front wrapper. Attractive program on buff stock for Hatfield's appearance at the "Community Concert Association" listing a dozen wide-ranging pieces -- classical Schubert Debussy Bizet Tschaikowsky Wagner-Liszt etc. to folk songs and negro spirituals. Hatfield signs large and bold in pencil near the top. Inner page 2 contains biography of Hatfield and "Annotations" 3 and verso p. 4 on each song. Undated but apparently of late 1930s vintage. Hatfield's career was cut short when he died of a liver ailment at age 44 so his autograph material rather uncommon. unknown
20160This "Chicago Times" sports cartoonist hit the big time with his 1932 creation "Grin and Bear It" which became nationally syndicated and kept him at the drawing board until 1974. Signed print 5¼" X 6½" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Interesting glossy "slick" in printer's parlance of a daily "Grin and Bear It" installment: Three road workers with a pickup truck full of "Historical Site" plaques -- one holds a plaque and points enquiringly at a spot in the dirt while another barks out "No need to be too accurate about where you put them men. there's always arguments about those things anyway!." The artist boldly inscribed is above their image: "TO / WARREN / REEDER / my best / Lichty." Reeder was a well-known Indiana realtor autograph collector and author of the 1972 book "No Performances Today: An Account of the Events Leading Up to and Following the Train Wreck of the Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus Train". Unusual form a "slick" being an in-house production proof copy this one bearing two registration marks at the left margin. unknown
27704This ABC news reporter entered diplomacy when he acted as an intermediary during the Cuban Missile Crisis helping divert a disaster; in 1971 President Nixon named him his foreign affairs advisor; from 1973 to 1975 he served as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Signed Printed Document 8" X 10" 7pp recto and verso; 4 leaves New York NY 1974 December 6. Near fine. Stapled at upper left as issued; two faint horizontal original folds. Standard mimeographed press release issued by the "United States Delegation to the General Assembly" titled "Statement by Ambassador John Scali. on Strengthening the Role of the United Nations." In a blank area at top center of the first page the ambassador boldly pens "with best wishes / from / John Scali" in black fineline. In this speech Scali deplores "the growing tendency of this Organization to adopt one-sided unrealistic resolutions that cannot be implemented" as well as "a new threat -- an arbitrary disregard of United Nations Rules even of its Charter." He goes on to cite numerous instances of both closing with: ".we must now renew our commitment to the central principles of tolerance and harmony upon which the United Nations charter was built. We must redouble our efforts to use this Organization as the world's ultimate instrument for compromise and negotiation. I pledge my nation to these efforts." Most unusual in this form. unknown
25181Long-time "Philadelphia Evening and Sunday Bulletin" syndicated editorial cartoonist from 1942. Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" n.p. n.y. Fine. NOT a First Day Cover but a mint uncancelled example of the stamp designed by Alexander 3-cent "In Recognition of the Important Service Rendered Their Communities and Their Nation by America's Newspaperboys" at upper right. Near the center in bold red fineline Alexander signs boldly in full. Small portion of original transmittal envelope cancelled Jenkintown Pennsylvania on 1969 August 19. Most unusual item. unknown
25182This noted German-born artist and illustrator illustrated 27 books between 1955 Moliere's "The Misanthrope" and his death. Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" n.p. n.y. Fine. NOT a First Day Cover but a mint uncancelled example of the 3-cent "Fort Ticonderoga" 1955 stamp designed by Arno is affixed at upper right. At lower left in black fineline Arno signs boldly in his beautiful calligraphic script. A superb example of this uncommon signature. unknown
25520Noted Virginia artist-historian often associated with Mount Vernon and designer of the 1949 U.S. air mail stamp celebrating Alexandria's 200th birthday. Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" n.p. n.y. Single 6-cent "Alexandria Virginia Bicentennial" stamp at upper right. Fine. NOT a First Day Cover. At lower left in bold black ink Bailey signs. Accompanied by an ALS 1p 8½" X 11" Alexandria Virginia 1970 February 14. Addressed to Paul Johnston. Near fine. Good content concerning this stamp reading in part: "One might safely say that the concept and substance of the stamp was a case of design by committee; that it had something to say however is gratifying in the way you are using graphic materials to illuminate American history. Both buildings I am happy to report still survive despite a brush with urban renewal." With original envelope. Nifty bit of postal history. unknown
21371Candice's father was America's leading ventriloquist in vaudeville in films on radio and on television for over half a century performing with everyone's favorite dummy Charlie McCarthy. Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Chicago Illinois on February 16 1973. Near fine. 8-cent "Pharmacy" stamp at upper left. NOT a First Day Cover but an imaginative collector had this cover cancelled in Bergen's hometown on his 70th birthday from the Chicago Philatelic Center which used an unusual pictorial cancellation. No distracting recipient's name/address -- but Bergen signs exceptionally large bold and attractive in blue fountain pen on the "sweet spot." Small portion of original transmittal envelope present. Accompanied by a superb 10" X 8" modern glossy photograph a film scene showing a suspicious Bergen and Charlie McCarthy dressed as a detective eyeballing a comely young lady who's wooing a smitten Mortimer Snerd. unknown
25504This past president of the Society of Illustrators 1965-67 specialized in artwork for illustrated paperback covers creating scintillating covers ranging from mainstream to mysteries. Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" n.p. n.y. NOT a First Day Cover but a mint example of Bobertz's 4-cent "Employ the Handicapped" postage stamp is affixed at upper right. At lower left in black ballpoint Bobertz signs large and bold. Accompanied by a TLS 1p 7¼" X 10½" New York NY 1969 October 28. Addressed to Paul Johnston. Near fine. Good content in which the artist discusses his 1960 stamp design. In part: "For quite a time the Employ the Handicapped stamp was used in this area in rehabilitation work and I am happy to see. that it is still useful. I have no idea of how many of these stamps were issued but the Post Office Department reprinted them twice." Small portion of original transmittal envelope present. A nice piece of postal history. unknown
21248This singer and saxophonist who played with the likes of Harry James gained later fame for serving as the model for James Montgomery Flagg's famed World War Two "I Want You for U.S. Army" recruitment poster posing as Uncle Sam pointing at the viewer; he also posed for Norman Rockwell. Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled at Fort Snelling Minnesota on May 16 1970. Fine. Features the "American Legion / Veterans as Citizens" six-cent stamp. Not a First Day Cover apparently as the cancellation notes "Armed Forces" rather than "First Day Cover." No decorative cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address present. Botts signs boldly in black ballpoint at just left of center. Uncommon. unknown
25196This popular American cartoonist and illustrator trained under "Flash Gordon" cartoonist Alex Raymond before taking over that strip briefly and also the "Secret Agent X-9" strip; co-founded the Famous Artists School; in 1969 he was elected to the Society of Illustrators' Hall of Fame. Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" n.p. n.y. NOT a First Day Cover but a mint example of Briggs' 1959 7-cent "Jupiter" balloon stamp is affixed at upper right. At lower left in black ballpoint Briggs signs large and bold adding "Designer." With original transmittal envelope Paris 1970. A superb example. unknown
24446Legendary longevous comedian of radio film and television with wife Gracie Allen; ironically his late-life film "The Sunshine Boys" with Walter Matthou in 1976 earned him an Oscar and began the second phase of his career. Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in the city of Burns' birth New York New York on the day of his birth January 20 1974. Single 8-cent "George Gershwin" stamp at upper right. Fine. At the center Burns pens large and bold in blue ballpoint "Best -- / George Burns." Small portion or original transmittal envelope also present. An enterprising envelope honoring another George cancelled in an appropriate place on an appropriate date. Most unusual! unknown
25102As commander of U.S. forces in Germany 1947-49 Clay was in charge of the 1948 Berlin Airlift. Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Marietta Georgia the city of Clay's birth on 1972 April 23 the date of Clay's birth. Fine. Single 6-cent "Dwight D. Eisenhower" stamp and 2-cent "Frank Lloyd Wright" stamp at right. In addition an appropriate 32-cent "Berlin Airlift delivers food and fuel in 1948-49 blockade" stamp added in later years -- cancelled appropriately at Berlin Station APO on 1998 June 26. No decorative cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address. At the center Clay signs large and bold in black fineline adding "Gen USA Ret." NOT a First Day Cover but an enterprising collector created this unique cover cancelled in appropriate places on appropriate dates. Accompanied by an absolutely superb and itself scarce 8" X 10" news agency photograph International News Photo of 7 October 1947 depicting Clay in uniform and two others leaving a military airplane; caption running alongside reads in part "U.S. Ambassador to Russia W. Bedell Smith and Lt. General Lucius Clay Commander of American Occupation Forces in Germany followed by Ambassador Robert D. Murphy political advisor to the commander in chief in Germany as they arrived today from Russia and Germany for conferences with the State Dept. White House and Dept. for National Defense to discuss means of combatting the new Soviet move to block the Marshall Plan." A fine pair. unknown
31340On October 4 1929 a bit of aviation history took place in Punxsutawney Pennsylvania when the Grube Airport officially opened and the first airmail from that airport was flown; Transcontinental Air Mail Service Datin flew 2200 letters to Pittsburgh 300 of them signed by him; two days later he died in a biplane crash during a stunt exhibition at Ebensberg Pennsylvania. Signed Postal Card heavy stock 9¼" X 5" Punxsatawney PA 1929 October 4. Addressed to George W. Kessler. Very good. Mild bit of wear. One side of this large picture postcard depicts a typical airplane of the day likely a Transcontinental Air Mail Service plane soaring amidst a cloudy sky. The message side bears the 5-cent "Air Mail" stamp and a McKeesport Pennsylvania cancellation of 1929 October 8. The message portion bears a finely printed note: "Dear Sir: -- It was my privilege to carry your Air Mail yesterday. Thanks very kindly for your patronage. My reward will be your continued use of the Air Mail." Above the closing word "Pilot" Datin signs boldly in black ink. At center of this side is a large square special cancellation honoring the dedication of the Grube Airport and indicating "Friday October 4 1929 / Punxsatawney - Pennsylvania." A handsome and decorative piece with a two large blue and red stripes running horizontally across the top with "VIA AIR MAIL" printed between. The record shows that special airmail envelopes were selling well on that day at the dedication -- presumably this very type of commemorative card bearing this special one-day-only cancellation. This would have been one of the 300 items signed by Datin flown on that very day. Ironically by the time this was further cancelled in McKeesport Datin had been dead for two days. A most unusual and scarce aviation and philatelic item. unknown
26444The distinguished American designer and illustrator after whom a prestigious Society of Illustrators award is named once served as that organization's president; during World War Two he was a cartographer with a topographic battalion in North Africa before turning illustrator. Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" n.p. n.y. Fine. Single Hortens-designed 4-cent "Soil Conservation" stamp at upper right. Immediately below the stamp Hortens signs tiny but nicely in blue fountain pen adding "designer"; he signs again large and bold at lower right. NOT a First Day Cover but a mint example of this 1959 issue signed twice by the designer. unknown
24399This broadcast journalist teamed with David Brinkley for nightly newscasts from 1956 to 1970. Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in the city of Huntley's birth Cardwell Montana on the day of his birth 10 December 1969. 5-cent "C.M. Russell American Artist" and 1-cent "Thomas Jefferson" stamp at upper right. At lower left below the postal cancellation Huntley signs boldly in black ballpoint. NOT a First Day Cover but an enterprising admirer has had this cover specially stamped in the right city on the right date. Small portion of original transmittal envelope also present. unknown
25132First Lady. Signed initials Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Phoenix Arizona on 28 May 1968. 5-cent "Plant for a More Beautiful America" and 1-cent "Andrew Jackson" stamp at upper right. Near the center just below the postal cancellation Johnson boldly pens a large "LBJ" in black ballpoint. Signed in person by the First Lady at the opening of a new post office in Phoenix -- this and the stamp honoring her passion for conservation programs make this a relevant cover for Johnson. unknown
