KEITH, DeWitt "Whit," Jr (1923-71)Biblio.com
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25221The 1960 4-cent "John Foster Dulles" postage stamp designed by William K. Schrage uses a portrait taken by this State Department photographer who retired at an early age when he began to lose his eyesight and died at a young age. Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" n.p. n.y. Single mint "John Foster Dulles" stamp at upper right. At the center in black ballpoint Keith signs boldly. Original transmittal envelope also signed by Keith at upper left with return address in his hand also present -- cancelled in Washington DC on 1971 July 26 just a few months shy of Keith's death in November 1971. A most uncommon signature on a choice piece. unknown
22848Twins Esther and Pauline Friedman of Sioux City Iowa won a huge following as syndicated advice columnists. Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Social Circle Georgia on 14 July 1973. Near fine. Single 8-cent "Rise of the Spirit of Independence" stamp at upper right; no decorative cachet at left and no recipient's name/address. The twins each sign large and bold in black fineline Ann on top Abby below near the lower left. Not a First Day Cover but the enterprising collector used this stamp because it depicts newspapers being pulled off a colonial hand-pull press and this cancellation as relevant to the coincidental nature of twin sisters in identical professions. Nice! Small portions of both original transmittal envelopes also present. unknown
28899Manning was the popular archbishop of Los Angeles from 1970 to 1985 Krol his Philadelphia counterpart from 1961 to 1988. Signed Postal Card heavy stock 5 3/4" X 4" Rome Italy n.y. ca. early 1980s. Fine. Color picture postcard issued by the Vatican never addressed never mailed with the picture side showing a blueprint shape of the Vatican at left and the Vatican crest in color at the right. Below this crest Krol signs boldly in full in blue fineline and below him Manning signs boldly in full in black fineline. A handsome and appropriate pairing of these two noted American archbishops. unknown
28815American labor leader; AFL-CIO president 1955-79. Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in New York NY on 16 August 1973. Near fine. Single 3-cent "Labor Day" stamp and 8-cent flag stamp affixed. No decorative cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address. NOT a First Day Cover but a clever admirer had this envelope bearing an appropriate labor-related stamp cancelled in Meany's hometown New York City on his birthday August 16 -- which Meany then signs large and bold in purple fineline on the "sweet spot." Quite nice. Accompanied by a superb and scarce vintage glossy 9" X 7" news agency International News Photos photograph. Very good. Slight bit of edgewear. Candid half-length photograph of Meany standing alongside a smiling President Eisenhower. The original usually-absent mimeographed text printed on cheap acidic paper is still present dated 21 November 1952: "George Meany secretary-treasurer of the American Federation of Labor right shown as he talked with President-elect Eisenhower at the general's Commodore Hotel headquarters today. Shortly after this conference news broke of the death today of William Green longtime president of the American Federation of Labor. Meany now looms large as possible candidate to succeed Green as head of the labor organization." An unusual signed cover and a choice desirable photograph. unknown
25762This Miami graphic designer created the striking and popular 1947 "Everglades National Park" 3-cent postage stamp which debuted the day before the dedication of that park. Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" n.p. n.y. NOT a First Day Cover but rather an unaddressed uncancelled envelope to which a single mint "Everglades National Park" stamp has been affixed at upper right. Fine. At lower left in blue ballpoint Megee signs quite large and bold adding "designer" beneath. Small portion of original transmittal envelope also present. A superb example. unknown
22981This American sailor who served during World War Two lays claim to fame as being one of very few living persons ever pictured on a U.S. stamp -- his smiling visage appears among a group of swabbies pictured on the U.S. three-cent stamp issued in 1945 titled "U.S. Navy" Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" n.p. n.y. Fine. NOT a First Day Cover but simply an envelope bearing a mint copy of this stamp neither addressed nor mailed. Across the center large and bold Mullen signs in black medium-point marker. Original transmittal envelope cancelled in Des Moines Iowa on 13 February 1976 also present -- as is a small article from a philatelic newspaper undated but circa 1976 picturing this stamp and a "To the Editor" letter from three of Mullen's grandchildren pointing out that the Iwo Jima flagraisers were not the only living persons pictured on a U.S. stamp. Mullen appears at the upper right corner of the group of sailors captured on this stamp his cap cocked jauntily. Highly unusual -- a fun little piece of philatelic history. unknown
21459This American playwright won the 1940 Pulitzer Prize for "The Time of Your Life." Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled at Fresno California on August 31 1972. Near fine. Single 8-cent "Sidney Lanier American Poet" stamp at upper right. NOT a First Day Cover -- but an imaginative collector had this cover cancelled on the day of Saroyan's 1908 birth -- August 31 -- in the city of his birth Fresno which is also where he died. No decorative cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address -- but Saroyan's bold and huge 5½"! signature in black fineline fills the "sweet spot." For some reason Saroyan signs this piece on the verso two more times -- on the first in black ballpoint his pen skips badly so he signs a second time in bright pink marker. Small portion of original transmittal envelope present. unknown
25855This American commercial illustrator often associated with Milton Caniff is most famed for his comic strip "Scorchy Smith" begun 1930. Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" n.p. n.y. NOT a First Day Cover but a mint Sickles-designed 4-cent "Shiloh Civil War Centennial 1862-1962" stamp has been affixed at upper right to a cover. Near fine. No cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address. At lower left in blue ballpoint Sickles signs handsomely adding "designer." Small portion of original transmittal envelope also present. unknown
22734This engineer joined the Boeing company in 1962 as head of their aeronautical electronics division and soon rose to vice president where he gained fame for spearheading the race to develop the 747 jumbo jet a massive management and engineering achievement as well as an enormous financial gamble that ushered in a new age of air transport; he served as president from 1972 to 1985 their longest ever. Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Jamaica New York on 12 April 1970. Single 20-cent "Audubon 1785-1851" air mail stamp at upper right. NOT a First Day Cover but left side bears a large circular purple inkstamp commemorating "First TWA 747 Service New York-Paris." To the right of this in the "sweet spot" Stamper signs large and bold in black ballpoint. Most unusual. Comes with original transmittal envelope and TNS secretarial 1p 7¼" X 10¼" Seattle WA 1970 May 11. Addressed to Paul Johnston. Thanks him for "the personal interest of so many people in the 747. we're very proud of this newest member of our jet family. unknown
25297American photographer for the "New York Daily News" Memphis "Commercial Appeal" and Acme News Pictures; when this last sent him to Mississippi in 1937 he photographed a lynching victim that appeared in "Life" magazine and became an icon for the civil rights movement; later chief photographer for the American Red Cross. Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" n.p. n.y. Single mint 5-cent "International Red Cross" stamp at upper right. Fine. At lower left in blue ballpoint Vetter signs in full. NOT a First Day Cover but an uncancelled stamp based on Vetter's photograph of Cuban refugees on the ship S.S. Morning Light -- a freighter used as a mercy ship docked at Port Everglades Florida on 24 May 1963. With small portion of original transmittal envelope. An unusual and uncommon signature. unknown
25303German-born American photographer; in 1933 he served as still photographer for the 1933 Arnold Fanck mountaineering film "SOS Eisberg" which featured Leni Riefenstahl. Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" n.p. n.y. Single 4-cent "George W. Norris" stamp at upper right. At lower left in blue ballpoint Vogel signs boldly. NOT a First Day Cover but a choice example of this 1961 stamp subtitled "'Gentle Knight of. Progressive Ideals'" featuring Vogel's portrait of the long-time Nebraska senator 1861-1944. Also an ANS 1p heavy stock 6¼" X 3½" card n.p. New York NY 1971 July 23. Addressed to Paul Johnston. Fine. Gracious note to an admirer returning the postal card and apologizing for delay. Original envelope present signed again with return address in Vogel's hand on verso. unknown
25763This American artist designed everything from postage stamps to World War Two patriotic posters such as "Know Your Merchant Fleet" and "Invent for Victory." Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" n.p. Washington DC n.y. 1969 October 10. Single 4-cent "Water Conservation" stamp at upper right. Fine. NOT a First Day Cover but simply an uncancelled unaddressed envelope bearing a mint example of White's stamp and at lower left signed large and bold by him in blue fineline. Also an ANS 1p heavy stock 6¼" X 3½" card n.p. 1969 October 10. Addressed to Paul Johnston. Near fine. "Thanks for your kind remarks about the 'WATER CONSERVATION' stamp." With small portion of original transmittal envelope. Most unusual. unknown
25304This renowned muralist created many pieces for the WPA in post offices and public schools; he was also a versatile sculptor and painter. Signed Postal Cover 6½" X 3½" n.p. n.y. Single 3-cent "Labor Day" stamp at upper right. At lower left in black fineline Winter signs quite large and bold. NOT a First Day Cover but a choice example of this mural/mosaic created by Winter for the AFL-CIO headquarters in Washington DC. Small portion of original transmittal envelope also present. unknown
2020124Very Good. Measures 8 x 10 inches glossy finish <br/><br/>Jerry Maren was the Lollipop Kid part of the Lollipop Guild with the Munchkins in the film "The Wizard of Oz". A versatile performer he went on the perform as Little Oscar for the Oscar Mayer meat company and as Mayor McCheese and The Hamburglar for McDonalds Corp. He also had a walk-on in a "Seinfeld" episode. This photograph is a color print of the Lollipop Guild boldly signed " Jerry Maren / Lollipop Kid " in black ink and undersigned by Marcella Krienzler who was married to Emil Kranzler one of the village Munchkins. Note: likely signed after Emil's death in 1993 at a convention at the OzCot in Chesterton Indiana. unknown
2020123Very Good. Measures 8 x 10 inches glossy finish <br/><br/>Jerry Maren was the Lollipop Kid part of the Lollipop Guild with the Munchkins in the film "The Wizard of Oz". A versatile performer he went on the perform as Little Oscar for the Oscar Mayer meat company and as Mayor McCheese and The Hamburglar for McDonalds Corp. He also had a walk-on in a "Seinfeld" episode. This photograph is a color print boldly inscribed " To Renae - / Jerry Maren / Lollipop / Kid " in black ink and undersigned by Marcella Krienzler who was married to Emil Kranzler one of the village Munchkins. Note: likely signed after Emil's death in 1993 at a convention at the OzCot in Chesterton Indiana. unknown
6010Very Good. Measures 8 x 10 inches glossy finish <br/><br/>Jerry Maren was the Lollipop Kid part of the Lollipop Guild with the Munchkins in the film "The Wizard of Oz". A versatile performer he went on the perform as Little Oscar for the Oscar Mayer meat company and as Mayor McCheese and The Hamburglar for McDonalds Corp. He also had a walk-on in a "Seinfeld" episode. This photograph is a color print of the Lollipop Guild boldly signed " Jerry Maren / Lollipop Kid " in black ink and undersigned by Marcella Krienzler who was married to Emil Kranzler one of the village Munchkins. Note: likely signed after Emil's death in 1993 at a convention at the OzCot in Chesterton Indiana. unknown
28646This Chicagoan was presumably a cartoonist though we find no details of his biography. Pencil sketch 1p 7½" X 10 3/4" n.p. n.d. Fine. Head and shoulders of two fellows apparently the same person: a scowling bald-headed fellow in long johns at left and the same character in hat and three-piece suit smoking a pipe. Self-portrait Signed "B.V. Emery -- / His Mark" at lower right. Affixed to lower left corner not affecting drawing is a 2½" X ½" "Chicago Daily News" obituary of Emery. unknown
28241This influential American rabbi first served in Toronto where he joined the reform movement and founded the "Canadian Jewish Review"; in 1925 he became rabbi at Congregation Anshe Chesed in Cleveland serving until his death; among his many noteworthy activities such as debating Clarence Darrow in 1928 was supervising Jewish armed forces chaplains during World War Two; even touring the fronts at FDR's request to inspect and visit all chaplains -- making him the first rabbi ever awarded the Medal of Merit for his war efforts; author many books such as "The History of Jews in Cincinnati." Signed Pamphlet "Overcoming Inferiority Complexes." 8vo. Self-cover. 6pp. Near fine. Mild even age toning. Offprint from "The Jewish Review and Observer" of Cleveland. At upper right of the front cover below the title Rabbi Brickner signs boldly in brown fountain pen. An uncommon Judaica signature on an uncommon leaflet. unknown
40734This Wisconsin attorney of the notable La Follette dynasty served three terms as that state's governor 1931-33 1935-39 first as Republican and then with the Wisconsin Progressive Party he and his U.S. Senator brother Robert formed. Signed pamphlet "Reorganization of the Supreme Court: Radio Address by Governor Philip F. La Follette of Wisconsin February 27 1937" small 4to wrappers 11pp. Very good. Light single vertical fold. Published by the United States Government Printing Office Washington DC 1937 La Follette here supports President Roosevelt's wildly unpopular "Judicial Procedures Reform Bill" or "court-packing plan" of 1937 legislation that would have allowed him to enlarge the court in such a way that would help push through his New Deal initiatives. Near the top of the front wrapper La Follette signs boldly in full in black ink. Accompanied by a rubberstamp-signed TNS 1p 8½" X 11" Madison WI n.y. Fine. Form letter on "State of Wisconsin Executive Office" letterhead transmitting this speech. unknown
4897Washington DC: Supreme Court of the United States. Original Autograph. Near Fine. 4 7/8 X 3 1/2 Inches. Original Justice Byron R. White Supreme Court Chambers Card with embossed eagle in upper left corner. Boldly signed by Justice White in black ink. Supreme Court of the United States unknown
4896Washington DC: Supreme Court of the United States. Original Autograph. Near Fine. 4 7/8 X 3 1/2 Inches. Original Justice David H. Souter Supreme Court Chambers Card with embossed eagle in upper left corner. Boldly signed by Justice Souter in black ink. Supreme Court of the United States unknown
40773This American artist was an illustrator for "Harper's Weekly" and other publications and also illustrated many books but is best known for drawings and painting of American and European street scenes -- cityscapes buildings. Signed leaflet heavy buff stock 6" X 9" 4pp n.p. n.y. Fine. Reproduction of Bailey's lithograph of St. Paul's Chapel with printed caption beneath "Columbia University / in the City of New York / on the / New York Central." Just below the image the artist boldly inscribes "To Arnold Gates" and signs in full in black ink. Inner pages 2 and 3 blank and fourth page features two columns of text about Columbia University front and rear pages thus display nicely side by side. No publisher or year noted but likely of 1930s vintage and presumably a New York Central marketing piece. Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 became a noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. unknown
24932Shortly after Joseph Pulitzer acquired the "New York World" in 1883 he hired this Russian-born writer journalist and artist -- whose fine etched portraits helped make him one of the fathers of modern newspaper illustration and incidentally helped make Pulitzer's new venture influential and profitable; he also illustrated such books as the first American edition of Tolstoy's "Ivan the Fool" 1891. Stunning original signed ink sketch heavy stock 7¼" X 9 3/4" art board n.p. n.y. Very good. Pleasantly age toned to a creamy vellum color; lower left corner triangular roughly 4" X 2¼" and lower right corner ditto roughly 2 3/4" X 1" creased and strengthened on verso but not terribly noticeable or disfiguring on recto; mounting traces on verso. A stunning head-and-shoulders portrait of General William T. Sherman in uniform later years gazing intently at the viewer. Finely executed in great detail Sherman appears tired and rather haggard with thinning hair and white beard. The eyes in particular are exceptionally well done and lifelike grabbing the viewer with their piercing intensity. Gribayedoff signs quite small at lower left noting "after photo" below his signature. We have not been able to pinpoint the occasion for this portrait or the specific photographs on which it is based but likely it accompanied a "New York World" story about Sherman. Gribayedoff originals are quite scarce and desirable. Despite mild corner damage a most handsome piece. unknown
19208Pulitzer prize-winning editorial cartoonist with the "Chicago Tribune" 1903-45. Signed ink drawing 14¼" X 18" n.p. 1929. Very good. Slightest bit of edgewear and mild soiling. Labeled "Putting their Sincerity to the Test" by McCutcheon along the lower margin this single-panel cartoon depicts President Herbert Hoover full length front and center and facing right wonderfully executed as he stands in front of a circular table. With his arms he presents a large scroll laid out on this table which reads in full: "Proper defense requires military strength relative to that of other nations. We will reduce our strength in proportion to any other. It remains for the others to say how low they will go. It cannot be too low for us. Hoover's Armistic Day address." Hoover is saying "There! Now let's see if you're really sincere in wanting to give your tax payers some relief from their armament burdens." Behind Hoover at the left of the drawing a sketchy figure of a worried-looking Uncle Sam sits astride huge sacks of money labeled "U.S. Resources." In front of Hoover at the right of the drawing stand six attentive listeners: A portly "Britain" in Edwardian getup sports a Union Jack vest while alongside him a shadowy figure is hunched by the huge sack he hoists labeled "British Armament Burden on the Tax Payer"; "France" in military uniform scratches his bewhiskered chin while a similar hunched figure strains under a sack labeled "French Naval Burden on the Tax Payers"; behind these figures stand "Japan" in military uniform a "Japanese Burden" sack just visible at his side and "Italy" in military uniform sack at his side. On November 11 1929 Hoover had expressed these Armistice Day sentiments in a speech given before the Annual Convention of the Mississippi Valley Association. This drawing which McCutcheon dates "Nov. 13" at lower left is a superb and provocative example of McCutcheon's ability to humanize political concepts to make abstract notions concrete. And artistically this rendering of Hoover is among his very best. Signed simply "McCutcheon" at lower right as usual. unknown
18031Pulitzer prize-winning editorial cartoonist with the "Chicago Tribune" 1903-45. Signed ink drawing 14¼" X 16" n.p. n.y. probably 1918. Very good. Slightest bit of edgewear. Fun and handsome two-panel cartoon titled "Reciprocity" along the bottom in McCutcheon's hand with two subtitles. The top panel is titled "They've been giving you a lot to cheer about." It was first titled "They are giving you something to cheer about now" but McCutcheon altered some of the language in pencil. This depicts a group of prancing cheering men hats flung up in the air and behind them a bulletin board with the announcement "War Bulletin / Allies / Investing / St. Quentin." The Germans had attacked this French city in March 1918 just before large numbers of American troops reached the front. The lower panel is titled "Next week it will be your turn to give them something to cheer about." As wi the previous caption McCutcheon altered the original -- which read "You must give them something to cheer about next week" -- in pencil. Here another group of men -- this time all soldiers -- prace and cheer with various helmets tossed up in the air. Behind them to the left a bulletin board reads "Important! / Americans / Investing in / Liberty Bonds" while to the right appear blackened ruins. Signed simply "McCutcheon" as usual. unknown
