BULLARD, Robert Lee (1861-1947)Biblio.com
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41409This long-serving U.S. Army officer is most noted for commanding "The Big Red One" -- the 1st Infantry Division -- during the successful Battle of Cantigny in World War One; although in the Battle of Montfalcon his refusal to obey orders cost the 79th Division huge casualties. Attractive "Signature / Yours sincerely / Robert Lee Bullard / Lt. Gen. Rtd." penned on a buff heavy stock 5½" X 3¼" penny postcard n.p. postal cancellation Grand Central Annex NY n.y. postal cancellation 13 January 1934. Near fine. Address portion boldly addressed in Bullard's hand to Arnold F. Gates 1914-93 noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. unknown
25818This Australian-American comic actor specialized in character roles hen-pecked husbands rubber-legged drunks; he appeared in more than 150 films between 1923 and 1951 and is often remembered for the "Mexican Spitfire" series 1939-43 opposite Lupe Velez. Large and bold "To Preston / Best wishes always / Leon Errol" in blue fountain pen on a pristine beige 6" X 3 3/4" autograph album leaf n.p. n.y. Fine. Though place and date are not indicated this was obtained by noted collector Preston Sawyer 1899-1968 California journalist and historical writer in San Francisco around 1930. Verso bears signature of actress Mary Charleson Walthall 1890-1961 Irish actress and second wife of character actor Henry B Walthall. A choice example. unknown
25815American silent film actress remembered as the classic flapper or siren type of the 1920s debuting in 1920 in "A Modern Salome"; later married producer Jules Brulatour and tried her hand singing opera; as a New York socialite she was known as "The Duchess of Park Lane." Large and bold "Most Cordially / Hope Hampton" in black fountain pen on a pristine pink 6" X 3 3/4" autograph album leaf n.p. n.y. Near fine. No place or year indicated but from the collection of noted collector Preston Sawyer 1899-1968 California journalist and historical writer who obtained this in San Francisco around 1930. Accompanied by a modern 1978 book photograph a glossy 8" X 10" black and white reproduction of Nickolas Muray's 1930s portrait of Hampton a striking head-and-shoulders study of Hampton in low-cut fur coat and jeweled tiara. unknown
25814Austrian-American opera singer who appeared at the Metropolitan Opera from 1921 to 1932 and at the Vienna State Opera from 1912 to 1935; she starred in the title role at the North American premiere of Puccini's "Turandot" in 1926. Thin large "with best wishes / Maria Jeritza" in light black fountain pen on a pristine pink 6" X 3 3/4" autograph album leaf n.p. n.y. Very good. Although it could be bolder still a large and easily readable example. No place or year indicated but from the collection of noted collector Preston Sawyer 1899-1968 California journalist and historical writer who obtained this in San Francisco around 1930. unknown
25816This American cinematographer won the Oscar in 1930 for best cinematographer in the documentary "With Byrd at the South Pole." Large and bold "Happy memories of / 'Little America' / Joseph T. Rucker / Byrd Antarctic Expedition / 1928-30 / Photographer Paramount" in black fountain pen on a pristine pink 6" X 3 3/4" autograph album leaf n.p. n.y. Near fine. No place or year indicated but from the collection of noted collector Preston Sawyer 1899-1968 California journalist and historical writer who obtained this in San Francisco around 1930. Very uncommon. A choice example. unknown
22726Popular world heavyweight boxing champion 1932-33. Choice bold "To / Richard C. Laade / Best of luck always / Jack Sharkey / 6/6/73" in red marker heavy stock 5" X 3" card n.p. Fine. Comes with a one-line thank-you note on same admirer's 8½" X 3½" note to Sharkey signed and dated. With original envelope. The "Big Skee" himself! unknown
22904The Game of the Century" is how the very first All-Star Game of July 6 1933 at Chicago's Comiskey Park is described when Babe Ruth whacked a two run home run off NFL pitcher Bill Halahan in the third inning -- and the photo of him doing so became one of the most famed baseball photos ever -- with White Sox bat boy John McBride in the background. Inscribed First Day Cover 6½" X 3½" cancelled in Chicago Illinois on 6 July 1983 and with "First Day of Issue" stamped. Fine. Single 20-cent "Babe Ruth" stamp at upper right. No decorative cachet at left; no recipient's name/address. Large bold inscription and signature in black ballpoint fills most of the entire left half: "With Best Wishes to / Paul Johnston from / the old Bat Boy of 1933 / John McBride / The Babe was quite a guy and also / the greatest athlete of this Century." Fine display piece. unknown
39740This actor appeared in "Mister Roberts" "Rebel Without a Cause" and other films but is mainly remembered for playing Johnny Yuma on the television series "The Rebel" 1959-61. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. ca. early 1960s. Very good. Faint tape stain at each corner. Handsome head-and-shoulders portrait of the young star in his best-known role clad in buckskin and kepi and clutching his rifle. Centered near the bottom he boldly inscribes and signs in vibrant green fountain pen: "To Donald Burnell / Best wishes / Nick Adams / THE REBEL." These last two line are preprinted in greytone on the photograph itself but Adams neatly traces over them. Adams' sudden death at age 36 makes inscribed photographs rather scarce. unknown
22831The one-time silent film child star found fame again in a far different media -- television -- when he played Officer Frank Smith on Jack Webb's "Dragnet" 1952-59. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. ca. 1960. Very good. Light scotch tape stain at each corner; mild wrinkle at left center. Glossy publicity portrait for the 1958 film "Man in the Shadow" a half-length informal shot depicting Alexander as a deputy sheriff sleeves rolled up and hands on hips. He inscribes and signs in blue ballpoint at lower right a darkish area making for fair to poor contrast only: "Best Wishes! / Ben Alexander." A scarce autograph despite contrast that leaves much to be desired -- and priced accordingly. unknown
36629One of the last of the singing cowboys known as "Mister Cowboy" and "The Arizona Cowboy" Allen starred in cowboy films of the 1950s and is credited with composing 300 songs among them "Crying in the Chapel" 1953. IDS 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. ca. 1960. Near fine. Original pencil sketch by an unknown artist a nicely executed head-and-shoulders portrait of a smiling Allen with a bandana around his neck with "Rex Allen / 'The Arizona Cowboy'" pencilled beneath. Just left of center Allen signs huge and bold in blur ballpoint. Undated but circa 1960 the height of his fame. unknown
20153One of the last of the singing cowboys known as "Mister Cowboy" and "The Arizona Cowboy" Allen starred in cowboy films of the 1950s and is credited with composing 300 songs among them "Crying in the Chapel" 1953. Uncommon glossy oversize IPS heavy stock 16" X 20" Kankakee IL 1961. Very good. Image is superb and unflawed but ink contrast is good only. Handsome head-and-shoulders closeup of a smiling Allen in plaid shirt scarf and white ten-gallon hat inscribed enormously in the light area above his hat in blue ballpoint: "To Donald / My Best Always / Rex Allen / 1961 / 'Kankakee.'" Very attractive and unusual despite mediocre ink contrast -- likely created for some cryptic promotional purpose but it bears no photographer's credit or other identifications recto or verso. Choice vintage piece probably one of a kind in this large format. Striking display item. unknown
17512This Baseball Hall of Famer elected 1983 managed the Brooklyn later Los Angeles Dodgers from 1954 to 1976 bringing them four world championships. IPS 5" X 7" n.p. n.d. ca. 1960. Good plus. Yellowed tape stain at each corner and bit of general wear. Informal matte finish head-and-shoulders smiling pose of Alston in his Brooklyn uniform inscribed large and bold in blue ballpoint "Best wishes Donald / from Walt Alston." Fairly attractive despite flaw -- and definitely rather uncommon. unknown
15559English tough guy character actor who struts his stuff in "The Battle of Britain" and numerous combat films. IPS 3½" X 5½" n.p. 1960. Fine. Striking glossy closeup in costume from "Solomon and Sheba" 1959 inscribed "Best wishes / from / Harry Andrews / 1960. unknown
41062This Cuban became influential in introducing and popularizing Latin music in the United States first by managing the band of his brother Don Azpiazu and then by taking the stage name Don Mario Antobal and forming "Antobal's Cubans" who toured the U.S. and became popular throughout the 1930s; he later founded a music publishing company. IPS 7" X 5" n.p. n.y. Very good. Minor silvering. Black and white reproduction of a stylized cartoon rendering of "Antobal's Cubans" performing. Across the lower black area in bold white ink he inscribes and signs "Merry Xmas / and a / Happy New Year -- Antobal." A superb example of this uncommon autograph. unknown
22802Popular film actress best remembered for her 1948-56 radio later television series "Our Miss Brooks." IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. Very good. Attractive vintage half-length portrait of Arden taken for the 1959 film "Anatomy of a Murder" showing her in dress and white gloves holding a dog on her lap. At right of center she inscribes and signs in blue ballpoint: "Warmest Wishes / to Donald Burnell / from / Eve Arden." Contrast fair only. unknown
41050This distinguished knighted British actor has appeared in numerous fine films over the past half century -- "The Great Escape" "The Flight of the Phoenix" and "Jurassic Park" among them -- and has directed and produced others. Color IPS 10" X 8" n.p. n.y. Fine. Matte finish lobby card for Attenborough's 1982 film "Gandhi" which he produced and directed depicting a large open square with monument in background and limousine in foreground Ben Kingsley as Gandhi climbing the steps at left foreground. In a light area at lower right Attenborough signs large and bold in black fineline. Though Attenborough doesn't appear in this still scene this film was one of his greatest successes sweeping the Academy Awards that year and earning him an Oscar for best director. Most unusual. unknown
17557Known as "The Singing Cowboy" this Western star appeared in dozens of films between 1934 and 1954; turning his attention to baseball he became successful owner of the California Angels. IPS 10" X 8" n.p. n.d. ca. 1960. Very good. Small pinholes and light tape stain at each corner else attractive overall. Handsome glossy pose showing a seated Autry strumming his guitar in ten-gallon hat and typical Western garb inscribed large and bold in black fountain pen in a light area at upper right "To Donald Burnell / With my best / wishes / Gene Autry." Ever-so-slight smudge to the "D" in "Donald." Quite attractive. unknown
25810Known as "The Singing Cowboy" this Western star appeared in dozens of films between 1934 and 1954; turning his attention to baseball he became successful owner of the California Angels. IPS 3½" X 3½" n.p. n.d. October 1955. Very good. Light tape stain at each corner. Original one-of-a-kind black-and-white snapshot of Autry in full cowboy regalia signing an autograph surrounded by a couple of fans. At the bottom in bold black fountain pen he inscribes and signs: "To Donald / With My best / wishes / Gene Autry." The ink skips a bit on the "ld" in "Donald" and the "st" in "best" and one tape stain imposes partly on the "G" in "Gene." Overall still an attractive example on a unique image. Likely taken at the Coliseum in Chicago. unknown
16437Heavyweight boxing champion and father of actor Max "Jethro" Baer Jr. Uncommon IPS heavy stock 4½" X 6" n.p. 1959. Very good. Printed promotional photograph a handsome suit-and-tie closeup portrait. Boldly inscribed shortly before his death "To / Rollie / my old pal -- / your friend -- / Max Baer / 1959." Fairly scarce. unknown
28976Uncle Miltie" a prolific comedian who began in vaudeville and became America's top television personality with "The Milton Berle Show" 1948-56. Color IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.d. Near fine. Handsome half-length printed portrait wearing tuxedo and typically inane grin boldly inscribed and signed in a light portion at upper right in thickish black marker: "To Marshall / Bean / Love / Milton / Berle." A superb example. unknown
13919This Chicago pianist -- no relation to Leonard -- debuted with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in January 1928 and proved a popular soloist; her gigs included a stint with the Woman's Symphony Orchestra of Chicago one of the first all-female orchestras in the U.S. IPS Moffett 8" X 10" n.p. 1928 March 20. Near fine. A striking head-and-shoulders closeup in flapperish bobbed hair boldly signed and inscribed in black ink in a light portion at upper left: "To John G. Leiser / With kindest regards / Rae Bernstein / 3/20/28." Quite uncommon. unknown
20149The handsome leading man is best remembered for television's "The Sheriff of Cochise" 1956-60 retitled "U.S. Marshal" though he also appeared in some Westerns and the 3D horror film "Revenge of the Creature." Stunning glossy IPS heavy stock 16" X 20" Chicago IL 1961 March 18. Near fine. Handsome half-length portrait of this he-man in his sheriff's getup leaning against a saddle and gazing soulfully at the viewer. In the large blank area at upper right he signed and inscribes large and bold in blue ballpoint: "To My Good Friend / Donald M. Burnell -- / Kindest Regards and Lots / of Luck -- / From / John Bromfield / U.S. Marshal / March 18 1961 / Amphitheatre -- Chicago." Ink adhesion begins quite strong though his pen began "spotting" or "dotting" during the last few lines -- still even those lines are easily legible. This incredibly attractive oversize item was likely created for some promotional purpose but it bears no photographer's credit or other markings recto or verso. Choice vintage piece signed just after the show's demise -- the pose is known though it's likely one of a kind in this format. Stunning for display. unknown
29601The widow of playwright Moss Hart was an accomplished actress singer and long-time patron of the arts; her best-known film is the 1935 Marx Brothers vehicle "A Night at the Opera." IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. Near fine. Attractive informal glossy head-and-shoulders portrait of a smiling Carlisle in later years handsomely inscribed and signed in blue fineline in a light area at lower left: "Dear Terry / warmest / greeting and / good wishes from / Kitty Carlisle." An excellent example. unknown
22724American swimmer who set the women's record for swimming the English channel in 1950 13 hours 20 minutes. IPS 8" X 11" n.p. n.y. Near fine. Reproduction on heavy stock of a superb charcoal sketch by George Loh the classic image of Chadwick in mid-crawl crossing the Channel as well as a smiling large closeup of a young Chadwick in swim cap and goggles boldly signed and inscribed by her in blue ballpoint in later years: "Kindest regards and / best wishes to Eirene Mowji. / Sincerely / Florence Chadwick." This lovely portrait was originally created for an Equitable Life Assurance Society ad campaign from which this attractive copy was made as a keepsake. unknown
22527American supporting actor and hoofer "A Star Is Born" "It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World" "Melody Cruise" etc. who occasionally played leading man in low-budget films "Seven Doorways to Death" 1943; on television co-hosted weekly adventure "Soldiers of Fortune" 1955 and guest-starred on numerous popular shows. IPS 8" X 10" n.p. n.y. ca. 1945. Near fine. Choice sepia-tone head-and-shoulders portrait of a smiling Chandler in white suit coat boldly inscribed and signed in blue fountain pen in a light area at lower left: "To Jean / Best wishes / Chick Chandler." A superb striking example in handsome condition. unknown
