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40842This versatile New York attorney and statesman served as Secretary of War 1899-1904 Secretary of State 1905-09 and U.S. Senator 1909-15; among his many achievements was the 1912 Nobel Peace Prize for his work in establishing relations between Japan and Latin America. Signature along with ten others on a 4½" X 5½" slip n.p. n.y. Very good. Faint age toning. Root signs large and bold in brown ink near the center of this sheet. Three sign above him: CHARLES C. BEAMAN 1840-1900 New York attorney appointed in 1870 the first-ever Solicitor General of the United States to adjudicate loss claims caused by Confederate raider ships in the Civil War; JOHN E. PARSONS 1829-1915 New York attorney president of the New York City Bar Association 1900-01; PAUL FULLER 1848-1915 one of the founders of Fordham University Law School and its first dean. Seven sign below him: HORACE E. DEMING 1850-1930 New York attorney; CHARLES C. NADAL - New York attorney; ARTHUR VON BRIESEN 1843-1920 German-born American attorney and philanthropist; ELGIN R.L. GOULD 1860-1915 Canadian social scientist educator and first head coach of Johns Hopkins University's lacrosse team; HENRY R. KUNHARDT SR. 1826-; JOSEPH LAROCQUE 1831-1908 New York Attorney president of the New York City Bar Association 1884-85; WILLIAM B. HORNBLOWER 1851-1914 New York jurist nominated by President Grover Cleveland for the U.S. Supreme Court but rejected by Senate. Why these eleven particular legal luminaries signed this sheet is unknown since it's been separated from whatever document it was once a part of -- but it's intriguing to note that in 1897 a nonpartisan political party called the Citizens Union was formed in New York its goal to promote good government and fight the growing influence of political machines such as Tammany Hall. All eleven were members at its founding half of them serving on the executive and other committees. Chances that the document was produced in connection with this watchdog organization are good. An interesting unusual scarce assemblage. unknown
19097Vermont governor and senator 1941-75 a leader in legislation that created the St. Lawrence Seaway. Bold signature on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1969 July 9 in type. Fine. Accompanied by a superb and scarce vintage glossy 7" X 9" news agency photograph International News Photo. Near fine. This candid informal closeup of 21 March 1956 shows the senator in suit bow tie and overcoat tipping his hat. The still-attached mimeographed text printed on cheap newsprint stock and usually absent but here in very good condition captions this image "After White House Parley on Farm Bill" and reads in part: "Senator George D. Aiken Vermont Republican the administration's farm leader in the Senate is shown leaving the White House after attending a Republican legislative leaders' meeting yesterday." A desireable vintage image. unknown
31199Secretary of agriculture under Truman 1945-48 and Democratic senator from New Mexico 1949-73. Bold signature in blue fountain pen heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1969 October 30. Fine. With original envelope. Accompanied by a superb vintage 8½" X 6½" glossy news agency photograph International News Photo. Fine. Issued on 9 April 1947 this informal half-length shot depicts Commerce Secretary Averill Harriman the chairman of the Economic Advisory Council and Agriculture Secretary Anderson chatting and smiling as they leave the White House. The original mimeographed caption sheet usually absent for printed on cheap newsprint is still present and in superb condition and captions this image: "Special Cabinet Meeting Weighs Rise in Prices" elaborating "President Truman met in a special meeting with his cabinet today and heard a full-dress discussion of the nation's economy but no immediate government action to halt the rise of high prices was decided upon." A scarce and desireable image. unknown
20976Queen Anne's physician in ordinary 1705-14 is better known as a close friend of Swift Gay and Pope with whom he founded the Scriblerus Club; among his many political pamphlets was "The History of John Bull" 1727 which created the stereotype of John Bull the typical Englishman. Signature and salutation clipped from an ALS 1p 4½" X 2¼" n.p. n.y. Near fine. Typical light brown ink. Reads in full: "and I remain / My Dear Sir / Your very trusty / Arbuthnot" on the recto while the verso bears about 19 words in his hand -- obviously an excerpt from a letter. A most attractive example and rather uncommon. unknown
27404The first U.S. ambassador to the United Nations 1946-53 also served as U.S. senator from Vermont. Signed envelope bearing a five-cent "Toward United Nations" stamp 6½" X 3½" n.p. n.d. Very good. Addressee's pencilled address erased but ever-so-slightly visible. Handsome signature at upper left. Not a first day cover but cancelled in New York on November 21 1946. Accompanied by a superb original black-and-white glossy 1947 news agency photograph International News Photo 8½" X 6½". Original mimeographed newsprint text sheet present and tipped to verso as issued. Titled "Joint Armed Services Committee Hears Warren Austin" this vintage image shows a jovial Austin half-length at center examining a document a legislator at each side. Text reads in part "Warren Austin member of the U.N. Security Council conferred with Senate and House Armed Services Committee members in a close door session and recommended enactment of universal military training legislation." A choice and desireable vintage photograph itself scarce -- and relevant to the autograph item it accompanies. unknown
24403This Irish-born pioneer horticulturist and pomologist became owner of the largest nursery in the United States; he edited the influential "Genessee Farmer" 1844-52 and in 1851 published his important "Treatise on the Fruit Garden." Clipped "Sincerely yours / P. Barry" penned large and bold in brown ink 3" X 1¼" tipped to heavy card n.p. n.y. Very good. An attractive example from this horticultural giant. unknown
19817This American track and field athlete specialized in the high hurdles a college star and record-setter who went on to compete in the 1932 Olympics where he earned silver in the 110-meter high hurdles event he later became head coach in track and field at University of Florida 1937-64. A bold signature in black ballpoint with inscription penned above "Best Wishes to Richard Laade" and credentials below "winner of silver medal / in 1932 Olympics in / 120 yard high hurdles" heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Gainesville FL 1985 January 26. Fine. A concise summation of his claim to Olympic fame. With original envelope partly addressed by Beard. Accompanied by two scarce handsomely engraved mementos of the 1932 Olympics: First a printed admission ticket in blue and red ink heavy stock 3" X 2" for the "TRACK & / FIELD / Aug. 5 / 2:30 P.M. / GEN. ADMISSION / $2.00." Decorative border main title along top "Xth OLYMPIAD" ornate Olympic symbol with American shield at center. Very good. Bit of edgewear with minor border loss at upper right. Also a second printed admission ticket in brown ink heavy stock 4½" X 2½" ornate borders and scrolls for the "American Football / Olympic Stadium" on August 8 at 8p.m. Left margin specifies "STAIR / 23 / ROW / 63 / Seat / 107." Good plus. A tad age toned and mildly edgeworn more so along right margin which shows several small edge chips. Verso shows a seating chart for this stadium. An uncommon trio. unknown
18451When the U.S. Navy Band was created by Act of Congress in 1925 this lieutenant was named its first leader; under his tutelage it played for many historic occasions such as Charles Lindbergh's return in 1927 from his trans-Atlantic flight and Admiral Richard E. Byrd's return in 1929 from his South Pole Flight; he founded the Navy School of Music in 1935 to help supply qualified musicians to the band. "Lieut Chas Beuter U.S.N / Leader U.S. Navy Band / Wash. D.C. / Regards" in bold blue fountain pen on a pale yellow 5½" X 4½" slip dated at bottom October 1929 in another hand. Very good. A small newspaper portrait of Beuter is affixed to the lower left portion not affecting writing. Interesting and unusual. This was signed at a Chautauqua meeting where Beuter gave a lecture or performance. unknown
27426Washington Senators third baseman debuting in 1922 and retiring in 1939. Large bold signature in blue fineline heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1971 August 20. Fine. With original envelope. Accompanied by a superb original black-and-white 1944 news agency glossy photograph International News Photo 8½" X 6½". Original mimeographed newsprint text sheet present. Titled "Vice Pres. Wallace Tosses Out First Ball" this text reads in part: "Vice Pres. Henry Wallace throws out the first ball at the game between the Washington Senators and the Philadelphia Athletics opening the 1944 season. Vice Pres. Henry Wallace and Ossie Bluege Manager of the Wash. Senators." Standing alongside the ball-throwing veep is a grinning Bluege. A scarce and desireable vintage image. unknown
40755The Lion of Idaho" served 32 years in the U.S. Senate 1907-40; he was a powerful progressive Republican famed for his isolationist views briefly in 1936 considered a presidential contender. Bold full signature on a heavy stock 3¼" X 2¼" card n.p. n.y. Fine. Accompanied by a superb glossy 10" X 8" black and white news agency photograph International News Photo depicting the unveiling of a life-size statue with a row of naval officers at attention on each side of it. Original mimeographed paper label neatly affixed to verso dated 6 June 1947 captions this scene "Honor Late Idaho Senator" and describes it: "Midshipmen from Idaho attend the unveiling of a statue in the rotunda of the Capitol of the late Senator William E. Borah of Idaho. Mrs. Borah the widow is at left center. At right center is Senator Henry C. Dworshak. who accepted the statue in behalf of the U.S. Government following the unveiling ceremony." Also present is the original "United States Senate" transmittal envelope bearing Borah's facsimile free-frank signature at upper right and 19 December 1927 postal cancellation. unknown
40864The G.I.s General" beloved American Army general active during World War II and the last five-star general; from 1949-53 served as first permanent chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Later life signature "Omar" in black ballpoint tipped to the close of a printed "General Orders No. 50" 6" X 9" 2pp recto and verso issued by the Department of the Army in Washington DC on 15 July 1948. Very good. Mild edgewear; two-punched at left not affecting text. As Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army Bradley makes the solemn announcement that "The death of General John Joseph Pershing General of the Armies of the United States which occurred at Washington D.C. on 15 July 1948 is announced to the Army with deep regret." He goes on to summarize Pershing's long career and note a period of mourning and the wearing of mourning bands. Below Bradley's typeset name a white 3" X 1½" slip is affixed clipped from a typed letter with "Sincerely" typed at top and "OMAR N. BRADLEY / General of the Army" typed at bottom between which Bradley signs his first name. Accompanied by a fine glossy 8" X 10" black and white news agency photograph a candid half-length portrait of a smiling Bradley in uniform. Caption printed vertically along right edge dates this 27 June 1947 and describes the scene: "Gen. Omar N. Bradley Veterans Administrator shown leaving the White House after conferring with President Truman today has been named by Washington observers as the most likely choice for U.S. Army Chief of Staff to succeed General of the Army Dwight D. Eisenhower." An interesting unusual pair. unknown
24516This New York Supreme Court Justice is remembered for the date of September 20 1881 -- when he went to a residence at 123 Lexington Avenue in New York City to swear in Chester A. Arthur upon the death of James A. Garfield. Clipped "and present my thanks. / Yrs very respy / Jno. R. Brady / Mr. Burnham" 5¼" X 2¼" n.p. n.y. Very good. Minor mounting traces on verso. Top text line slightly trimmed. Bold and attractive -- a quite nice example. unknown
22815This American actor and singer is remembered as Roy Rogers' comic sidekick in films and on television. Large and bold "Howdy! Donald -- / Many Happy Trails / to you -- / your Friends / Pat Brady / & / 'Nellybelle'" in blue ballpoint on an irregular roughly triangular-shaped 4" at its widest X 5½" at its tallest slip n.p. n.y. ca. 1960. Good plus. Four small scotch tape stains at edges slightly touching upon several words but not affecting signature. Despite quirky shape a fairly nice example of this fairly uncommon signature. unknown
27402This Ohio governor 1939-45 and senator 1947-59 was the 1944 vice presidential candidate with Thomas Dewey losing of course to Roosevelt and Truman. Signature heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. 1972 March 3. Fine. With original envelope. Accompanied by a superb original black-and-white 1947 news agency glossy photograph International News Photo 9¼" X 8". Depicts Bricker with Indiana senator William Jenner at the latter's desk. Margin text reads in part "Sen. Wm. E. Jenner. is shown packing his personal papers preparing to make a hasty exit when the Senate adjourns sometime tonight. while Sen. John W. Bricker. confers with Jenner." A choice vintage image scarce and desireable in itself. unknown
30550This two-term Mississippi governor 1844-48 and senator 1854-61 of flawless reputation for integrity and oratory resigned the U.S. Senate and was elected to the Confederate Senate serving until the war's end; he also served as captain of Company H in the 18th Mississippi Infantry. Superbly large and handsome "Corona F. College. / From / Hon. A.G. Brown / U.S.S." in brown ink on a 5 3/4" X 3½" slip neatly tipped to slightly larger sheet n.p. n.y. Near fine. Slightest bit of mild age toning. A bold and striking example. unknown
22859American huge-grinned comedian and actor often remembered for his hilarious portrayal of millionaire Osgood Fielding III in "Some Like It Hot" 1959. Huge and bold "All good wishes to my friend / Donald Burnell / Joe E. Brown / 6/22/60" in blue ballpoint on an irregular-trimmed roughly-triangular 5¼" width at top X 4" height slip bearing "JOE E. BROWN" printed in green at the top -- presumably trimmed from a sheet of his letterhead. Very good. Other than odd shape quite handsome. Accompanied by a superb vintage sepia-tone heavy stock 5" X 7" matte-finish photograph bearing a preprinted signature and inscription at the bottom -- a head-and-shoulders portrait of a smiling young Brown as he appeared in the 1930s the kind of image sent out by the studios in bulk at the time in response to fan mail. A charming pair. unknown
42560The younger brother of perennial presidential candidate William Jennings Bryan served twice as Nebraska governor 1923-25 1931-35 twice as mayor of Lincoln Nebraska 1915-17 1935-37 and in 1924 was Democratic vice presidential candidate together with presidential candidate John W. Davis. Large bold "yours truly / Charles W. Bryan" in black ink on a buff heavy stock 5" X 3" card. Near fine. unknown
26996Canada's unofficial poet laureate author of popular verse collections such as "Sappho" 1902 "Songs from Vagabondia" 1894 and "Ballads of Lost Haven" 1897. Bold and attractive "Two Stacks / 7 July 1895 / Bliss Carman" in brown ink on a 3 3/4" X 3" slip. Near fine. Slight age toning. "Two Stacks" is likely the name of a residence where Carman was living at this time. unknown
25086As commander of U.S. forces in Germany 1947-49 Clay was in charge of the 1948 Berlin Airlift. Bold signature and date 1969 February 28 in black fineline on a special heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. New York NY. Fine. With original envelope. Accompanied by an unusual and scarce 6½" X 8½" news agency photograph of 1947 showing Clay disembarking an airplane with U.S. ambassador to Russia Bedell Smith to "discuss means of combatting the Soviet move to block the Marshall Plan." A superb image seldom seen. unknown
19909Dean of the College of Cardinals; private secretary of Pope Pius XI 1920s-30s; Prefect of the Sacred Congregation of the Consistory. Signature and inscription in Italian in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5 3/4" X 4" postal card Vatican City 1984 February 2. Addressed to Terrence Kocsett. Near fine. Fine signature date and salutation on the message portion of a color picture postcard depicting the Church of St. Maria Maggiore in Rome; also addressed by the Cardinal. Scarce. unknown
22603Pitcher with the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Indians debuting in 1921 and retiring in 1934. Bold full signature in blue ballpoint heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Seguin TX 1973 August 11. On the verso is a nifty ANS signed "Sarge" in which he makes the following extraordinary offer: "I have a framed picture 33" X 7½" of the Sox of 1927. I paid $11.00 to have it framed. It is a beutiful sic picture. It was taken in spring training at Shreveport La. Would you be interested" The recipient did not have the foresight to take up Sarge on this great offer. With original envelope. unknown
28557This pioneering Canadian illustrator and author appeared in "St. Nicholas Magazine" often where his "Brownies" often appeared; they debuted in book form in "The Brownies Their Book" in 1887 appearing in a dozen volumes with titles such as "The Brownies Abroad" and "The Brownies Around the World." Delightful ink sketch of a typical brownie head-and-shoulders portrait within a 3/4" diameter circle in black ink at upper left of a heavy stock 3½" X 2" card and Cox's large handsome signature in brown ink at center. Fine. Accompanied by a 7" X 9" glossy book portrait of Cox with facsimile signature and "Yours in Brownieland" inscription below a leaf from the June 1894 "Book News Portraits" No. 97 Volume 12. Fine. An outstanding pair ideal for display. unknown
27988This pioneering Canadian illustrator and author appeared in "St. Nicholas Magazine" often where his "Brownies" often appeared; they debuted in book form in "The Brownies Their Book" in 1887 appearing in a dozen volumes with titles such as "The Brownies Abroad" and "The Brownies Around the World." Delightful ink sketch of a typical brownie pointing to Cox's bold signature and "Brownieland / 1898" heavy stock 4½" X 3½" card. Fine. This handsome sketch has been framed under a double dark grey and cream matte in a sleek modern 5/8" black metal all archival and handsome -- overall dimensions 11" X 10 unknown
28478This tough-to-categorize figure was an influential American man of letters who opined through his "The Easy Chair" column in "Harper's Magazine" which he edited and popular lecture tours. Handsome "Ashfield Mass. / October 6 1877. / With all good wishes / from / George William Curtis" 4½" X 3 3/4" slip. Very good. Slight show-through along left edge from mounting trace on verso. Accompanied by a fine 8½" X 11" glazed steel-engraved portrait by T. Cole from the 1882 "Century Gallery of One Hundred Portraits. unknown
27999This American scholar diplomat and Congressman served as Franklin Pierce's attorney general 1853-57; special U.S. enjoy to China 1843-45 U.S. minister to Spain 1874-77. Simple and bold "C. Cushing" inked on heavy stock 4" X 2" slip n.p. n.y. Very good. Accompanied by a stunning original cabinet photograph 4¼" X 6½" Boston MA n.y. ca. 1865. Near fine. Backstamp of "Warren / Boston and Cambridgeport / Mass." -- being noted Boston society photographer William S. Warren. Original rounded corners as issued. A superb sepia-tone head-and-shoulders portrait within oval of an older Cushing in three-piece suit gazing to the viewer's left. A handsome signature example an extremely scarce choice and desirable period image. unknown
