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1. [MEDICINE] William
Henry Welch (1850-1934) American
physician, pathologist, bacteriologist, and medical school
administrator. He was one of the "Big Four" founding
professors at Johns Hopkins Hospital. The "Big Four",
often called the "Four Horsemen", were William Osler,
Professor of Medicine; William Stewart Halsted, Professor of
Surgery; Howard A. Kelly, Professor of Gynecology; and William
H. Welch, Professor of Pathology. He was the first dean
of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and was
also the founder of the Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and
Public Health, the first school of public health in the
country. The medical school library is named after Welch. In
his lifetime he was referred to as "the Dean of American
Medicine". ALS, c. 1908, written in the 3rd person
[begins with Dr. William H. Welch], 1p. To Robert S.
Woodward regrading invitation to meet members of the
National Academy of Sciences. The autographs of
Dr. Welch are rare and expensive. We were only able to locate
2 offered for sale on the net, one TLS offered at $3999, and a
ALS offered at $5999. Those prices are, of course, much too
high in our opinion. This letter is in very good
condition................400-600
2. John Parker Hale
(1806-1873) American politician and lawyer from New Hampshire.
He served in the United States House of Representatives from
1843 to 1845 and in the United States Senate from 1847 to 1853
and again from 1855 to 1865. He was one of the first senators
to make a stand against slavery. Hale was a leading member of
the Free Soil Party and was its presidential nominee in 1852.
He was among the strongest opponents of the Mexican-American
War in the Senate and is considered "the first U.S. Senator
with an openly anti-slavery (or abolitionist) platform".
He alone refused to vote in favor of the resolution tendering
the thanks of Congress to Winfield Scott and Zachary Taylor
for their victories in the Mexican-American War. In 1849 he
was joined in the Senate by co-advocates of the anti-slavery
cause Salmon P. Chase and William H. Seward, and in 1851 he
was joined by Charles Sumner. Seven lines and
signature by Hale on verso of a, 1836 court document.
New Hampshire debt agreement, also signed by George D.
Varney, Sam. Varney, Jacob Purinton. 7-3/4 x
12-1/2". The picture of Hale is NOT
included...........80-120
See Hale side
Front side
Portrait of
Hale
3.
[BASEBALL] Geo. A. Denman -
Acting Secretary-Treasurer of Baseball. TLS, 1951, 1p.
to Geo. M. Trautman, President of the National League. Sends
copy of agreement covering recall of contracts of players:
Robert M. Morgan, Geo. T. Shuba and Christian C. VanCuyk, by
the Brooklyn club from Montreal. Accompanied by the
recall agreement signed by the General Manager of the Montreal
club and by E.J. Bavasi, V.P. of Brooklyn Dodgers.
VG...........60-80
4. [CONEDERATE] James L. Pugh (1820-1907)
U.S. senator from Alabama, as well as a member of
the Confederate Congress during the American Civil
War. He then served as an officer in the
Confederate States Army. SIGNED
ALBUM PAGE. ON THE VERSO IS THE SIGNATURE OF A.P. Gorman (1839-1906)
United States Senator from Maryland, serving from
1881 to 1899 and from 1903 to 1906. He was a
prominent Bourbon Democrat and later served as a
member of the Mills Commission which investigated
the origins of baseball.............30-40
5. .
[FRANCE] Antoine Aubéry
(1616 - 1695) French historian. Son of an innkeeper of the rue
Saint-Denis in Paris, he became a lawyer in Parliament. Very
knowledgeable, he was one of the writers and apologists court
officials of France. Aubéry is the author of numerous
historical works, including: General History of Cardinals (
1642 ); Memoirs of the history of the Cardinal Duke of
Richelieu ( 1660 ), undertaken at the behest of the Duchess
d'Aiguillon, niece of Cardinal; History of Cardinal Mazarin (
1688 ), which still retains a great value thanks to extracts
from registers of the Parliament published later. Brief
ADS, 1674, 1p, approx. 6-1/4 x 7".
Fine..........100-150
8.
[PHOTOGRAPHY] Nadar
was the pseudonym of Gaspard-Félix Tournachon (1820-1910)
French photographer, caricaturist, journalist, novelist, and
balloonist. Examples of Nadar's photographic portraits
are held by many of the great national collections of
photographs. Original cabinet photograph of Eugene
Marcel Prévost (1862-1941) the French author and dramatist.
Accompanied by a real photo postcard of Prevost. Both are
in excellent condition.......150-250
9.
[CARTOON] Walter Lantz
(1899-1994) American cartoonist, animator, film
producer, and director, best known for founding Walter Lantz
Productions and creating Woody Woodpecker. 1975 FDC
honoring the artist Benjamin West, signed by Walter Lantz on
which he makes a sketch of Woody Woodpecker.
Fine..........100-150
10. [FRANCE] Printed DECRET De La Convention Nationale, Feb. 5, 1794, 3-pages, about 7-3/4 x 8-1/2. This is from the period know as The Reign of Terror on the topic of Slavery. On first page it names General Pichegru(e) in Chief of Northern Army. Jean-Charles Pichegru (1761 - 1804) French general and political figure of the French Revolution and Revolutionary Wars. He briefly served in the American Revolutionary War. In December 1793 Hoche was arrested, probably owing to his colleague's denounciations, and Pichegru became commander-in-chief of the army of the Rhine-and-Moselle, then he was summoned to succeed Jourdan in the army of the North in February 1794, subsequently fighting three major campaigns of one year (see: French Revolutionary Wars: Campaigns of 1794). The forces of the Kingdom of Great Britain, the Dutch Republic and Habsburg Austria held a strong position along the Sambre to the North Sea. He planned a coup d'état known as the Coup of 18 Fructidor, but was arrested, and with fourteen others deported to Cayenne, French Guiana, in 1797. He and seven others escaped and fled to Paramaribo. The gouverneur De Friderici allowed them to get on board on a ship to the United States. Then he went to London, serving on General Aleksandr Rimsky-Korsakov's staff in the campaign of 1799. He went to Paris in August 1803 with Georges Cadoudal to head a Royalist uprising against the First Consul, Napoleon Bonaparte . Betrayed by a friend, he was arrested on 28 February 1804, and was later found strangled in prison, but it could also have been a suicide. The Reign of Terror (September 5, 1793 to July 28, 1794), also known simply as The Terror (French: la Terreur), was a period of violence that occurred after the onset of the French Revolution, incited by conflict between rival political factions, the Girondins and the Jacobins, and marked by mass executions of "enemies of the revolution." The guillotine (called the "National Razor") became the symbol of the revolutionary cause, strengthened by a string of executions, including King Louis XVI, and Marie Antoinette. Other than a damp stain along bottom edge this is in excellent condition. Rare as such!............100-150
Portrait of Gen. Pichegru
11.
[MUSIC] John Thomas
(1795-1871) Welsh, born in Carmarthen, musician, poet
and schoolmaster who taught in Machen and Merthyr before
moving to the Pontypridd district in 1850. From his time in
Merthyr he pioneered choral music in Wales, leading his own
choirs to success in eisteddfodau in the 1830s. He was also an
essayist on Welsh music and culture, winning awards at
eisteddfodau in 1838 and 1840, and in 1845 published Y
Caniedydd Cymreig, a collection of airs with English and Welsh
words. ALS, 1875, 2pp. To Mr. Planché, probably
James Robinson Planché (1796 – 1880) the British
dramatist. Thomas is anxious to set up a meeting about
"a Libretto...", approx. 4-1/2 x 7".
VG.........75-100
12. [PHOTOGRAPHY] Original 1953 International
News Photo taken by the legendary photographer, Al Muto, of
President Eisenhower. Approx. 7 x 9-1/8". Caption attached to
backside. VG.................100-150
13. Albert Bushnell Hart (1854-1943) American historian, writer, and teacher. One of the first generation of professionally trained historians in the United States, a prolific author and editor of historical works, Albert Bushnell Hart became, as Samuel Eliot Morison described him, "The Grand Old Man" of American history, looking the part with his "patriarchal full beard and flowing moustaches. Signed 4 x 6 photograph. Affixed to back is one of his personalized bookplates. Dated 1930 on verso. VG........50-75
14. Albert Bushnell Hart (1854-1943) American historian, writer, and teacher. One of the first generation of professionally trained historians in the United States, a prolific author and editor of historical works, Albert Bushnell Hart became, as Samuel Eliot Morison described him, "The Grand Old Man" of American history, looking the part with his "patriarchal full beard and flowing moustaches. A lengthy letter [ALS], Andover, Mass., Nov. 25, 1877, to his sister. All about family, friends and his activities. There is a 1-1/4" teat at top edge o/w VG. Approx. 7-3/4 x 9-3/4............80-120
15. [ENGLAND] John Plampin (1727?-1805)
British Naval officer; father of Robert Plampin the more noted
naval officer. John Plampin's portrait was painted by Thomas
Gainsborough circa 1752, and hangs in the National Portrait
Gallery. Document Signed by John Plampin, Seth Bull and
Richard Hodge. DATED 1786 - BOND FOR PEACEABLE EMPLOYMENT, 3pp,
approx. 8-1/4 x 13". VG. Parly toned on front
page......100-150
16. [MEDICINE] JOHN
MILLAR [1733-1805]
PHYSICIAN AND MEDICAL WRITER. His "Observations of the
Asthma..." published in 1769. In 1774, Millar was appointed
physician to the Westminister General Dispensary. Fine ALS,
1797 noted in docket on verso, no place, 1p, 4to. "Sir -
Having submitted, through the proper office, a Memorial on
Military Medical Arrangements, to His Majesty in ..... it is a
duty incumbent on me to present the enclosed Papers [not
present] on that subject for your consideration, I have the
honour to be....." FINE CONDITION...........80-120
Click to see
Millar See back side
17. Blanche Butler Ames
(1847-1939) was the wife of Adelbert Ames, a decorated general
of the American Civil War and Senator and Governor of
Mississippi during Reconstruction. Blanche Butler was
born in Lowell, Massachusetts, the second child and only
daughter of Sarah Jones and Benjamin Franklin Butler,
who would also serve as a general in the Civil War. She
attended school in Lowell until she was sent to the Academy of
the Visitation in Washington, D.C. at age 13, where she
described the sectional tension between northern and southern
students on the eve of the Civil War. Blanche met
Adelbert Ames, who had served under her father in the Army of
the James, while he was serving as Senator from Mississippi
during Reconstruction. They married at Saint Anne's Episcopal
Church in Lowell, the same church where her parents were wed,
on July 21, 1870, and had six children: Butler, Edith, Sarah,
Blanche, Adelbert, Jr., and Jessie. When her husband was
elected Governor of Mississippi in 1873, Blanche accompanied
him, and wrote a series of letters detailing her experiences
as a Northern woman living in the South during Reconstruction.
After Adelbert resigned under pressure in 1876, the Ames
family returned to Lowell to pursue business interests, where
they remained for much the rest of their lives. After
her husband's death in 1933, Mrs. Ames compiled a collection
of their letters, released by the family as Chronicles from
the Nineteenth Century: Family Letters of Blanche Butler and
Adelbert Ames in 1957. She died at the Ames winter home in
Ormond Beach, Florida, on December 26, 1939, at the age of 92,
and is buried beside her husband and their children at the
Hildreth family cemetery in Lowell, across from her parents
and siblings. ALS, on Colonial Dames of New
Hampshire stationery, 1899, 3 pages, 4x6". Fine. To
Miss Garland re: New Hampshire history................50-75
Page 1
Pages 2 &
3
Her
portrait
18. William Rawle Jr., (1788-1858) noted American lawyer. He followed
in his father's footsteps, not only joining his law firm but
also holding a membership at the American Philosophical
Society and positions on the boards of the Historical Society
of Pennsylvania, the Library Company of Philadelphia, and the
University of Pennsylvania, as had his father. In addition to
his own family legacy in the legal profession, William Rawle
Jr. married into a prestigious legal family-his wife, Mary
Anna Tilghman, was the daughter of prominent Philadelphia
lawyer Edward Tilghman and the granddaughter of Chief Justice
Benjamin Chew. ADS, 1841, 1p, approx. 8x4". Receipt for $9,342.60 from Rowland
G. Hazard. VG............50-75
19. [MUSIC] Milton Ebbins (1912–2008)
Film executive, songwriter ("Yale Blues", "Basic Boogie")
and composer. Ebbins helped produce JFK’s 1961 Inaugural
Ball and the subsequent 1962 JFK Anniversary Gala. In May of
1962, Ebbins escorted a very late Marilyn Monroe to Madison
Square Garden where she famously — and breathlessly — sang
“Happy Birthday, Mr. President.” He was also the man that
Lawford called after speaking to Monroe the night of her
death in August of 1962. Ebbins was one of the few allowed
inside the White House after the JFK assassination. As the
link between Washington and Hollywood, Ebbins helped Kennedy
family patriarch and former ambassador Joseph P. Kennedy
navigate through the movie business, not only keeping him
apprised of his son-in-law’s career moves but at one point
advising him against purchasing United Artists’ movie
studio. At the time of his death, Ebbins was working with
his friend, actor Bill Paxton, on an HBO project about the
Kennedy assassination. Ebbins music career began in 1936, he
formed his own orchestra, then became music director at CBS,
and went to New York in 1938, joining an advertising
agency's radio department. He also had been a road manager
for the Jack Jenny and Count Basie orchestras, and then a
personal manager. He left his career as bandleader and
became a talent manager, rising to become one of Hollywood’s
top personal managers, guiding the careers of Count Basie,
Sarah Vaughn, Billy Eckstine and singer Vic Damone. Because
of Ebbins’ musical background and his adeptness at arranging
scores, he had a knack for picking hit songs for his
clients. He also represented actresses Elizabeth Montgomery
and Patty Duke, comedian Mort Sahl and actor Peter Lawford,
who Ebbins managed for 35 years. TLS, 1963, 1p.
Plus TLS, 1963, to Ebbins from Phil Fischer, American
Federation of Musicians. Two letters........100-150
20. [ART] Ferdinand Le Chuiton (1893-1968)
French artist. Original signed ink/wash
drawing executed in 1953 and mailed to a
collector in New York City. Approx. 5-1/4 x
4-1/4. Includes his letter to the collector
written on blank sheet.
Fine.............150-250
See
Le Chuiton drawing
21. [ENGLAND] John Duke Coleridge, 1st Baron Coleridge PC (1820- 1894) British lawyer, judge and
Liberal politician. He held the posts, in turn, of Solicitor
General for England and Wales, Attorney General for England
and Wales, Chief Justice of the Common Pleas and Lord Chief
Justice of England. In 1871 he was also involved in the
high-publicity Tichborne Case. ALS, Judges Lodgings Warwick, 16 November 1884, 1p.
4.5 x 7". See scan below........50-75
22. [ART] Mary Harriman Rumsey [1881-1934] founder of The Junior League for the Promotion of Settlement Movements, later known as the Junior League of the City of New York of the Association of Junior Leagues International Inc. Mary was the daughter of railroad magnate, E.H. Harriman and sister to W. Averell Harriman, former New York State Governor and United States Diplomat. TLS, 1922, 2pp, to the artist Walt Kuhn. She begins with "At the eleventh hour, in going over my finances, I find that I am "more broke" than I thought I was, and will be so until the first of October. I could, possibly, spare $2000.00, if the worst came to worst, between now and then..." It is unclear as to what show she is referring to. The handwriting on the original envelope is that of Walt Kuhn [stamp not present]. Mary was a most interesting person. She was the oldest of six children to railroad industrialist, E.H. Harriman and his wife Mary Averell Harriman. Mary attended Barnard College where she specialized in Sociology. In 1933, then President Franklin D. Roosevelt appointed Mary to chair the Consumer Advisory Board (CAB) of the National Recovery Administration (NRA), the first government consumer rights group. Despite her inexperience, Mary's work with farming cooperatives and belief in the power of cooperation would come to be her greatest assets. Mary would promote the formation of consumer groups across the nation and encouraged these groups to report their grievances to her office. Mary Rumsey's work as chair of the CAB was short-lived as she died on December 18, 1934 from injuries sustained a month earlier in a horseback riding accident. Mary Rumsey's legacy to New Deal reforms would be continued by her younger brother, W. Averell Harriman. Averell was encouraged by his older sister to leave his finance job and join her and their friends, the Roosevelts, to advance the goals of the New Deal. Averell joined the NRA, marking the beginning of his political career. In 1918, Mary joined the board of the Maternity Center Association, which had appointed Frances Perkins as its unpaid executive secretary, thus deepening a friendship and professional partnership that would last until Mary's death. Despite her enthusiasm and support for her housemate's [Frances Perkins] important work, Mary had no intention of being a "cabinet wife." She intended to make her own impact. During the administration's first year in office, she founded Today magazine, a Washington weekly which later acquired News Week to become the publication we know today as Newsweek. None other than FDR himself was the magazine's first subscriber. A typical party given by Mary might include Will Rogers, Eleanor Roosevelt, Margaret Bourke White, and General Douglas MacArthur at the same table with an unknown Appalachian folk singer. Rare! Fine..........250-350
23. [FOOTBALL] Daniel Alden Reed (1875-1959) American football player, coach, and U.S. Representative from the state of New York. Born in Sheridan, New York, he graduated from Cornell University in 1898, where he was a member of the Quill and Dagger society. Reed was attorney for the excise department of New York from 1903 to 1909. He served in the House of Representatives as a Republican from 1919 until his death in Washington, D.C., on February 19, 1959. After playing football at Cornell University, Reed coached at the University of Cincinnati, Pennsylvania State University , and his alma mater. From 1899 to 1900 he coached at Cincinnati, and guided the Bearcats to a 8-1 record. He coached at Penn State in 1903, compiling a 5-3 record. From 1910 to 1911, he was the head coach at Cornell, where he led that team to a 12-5-1 record. His career record is 25-14-2. During his years in Congress, Reed was one of the most conservative members of the New York delegation. Autograph Letter Signed, Hotel Fulton, New York, 1905, 7-1/2 pages, plus cover. Written to Georgia, his fiance and future wife. Fine letter that includes a caricature sketch of himself and Georgia. VG...........75-100
Portrait of Reed as Cornell player [not included]
24. [INVENTOR] The Reverend Robert Willis (1800-1875) English academic. He was the first Cambridge professor to win widespread recognition as a mechanical engineer, and first set the scientific study of vowels on a respectable foundation, but now best remembered for his extensive architectural writings, including a 4-volume treatise on the architecture of the University of Cambridge. Willis's theory of vowel production assumed a close correspondence between vowel production and the production of musical notes using an organ: the lung acted as a bellows, the vocal folds acted as the reed, and the mouth cavity acted as the organ pipe. Different vowels corresponded to mouth cavities(/organ pipes) of different lengths, which were independent of the properties or vibrations of the vocal folds(/reed). Willis's 1830 paper On vowel sounds, and on reed-organ pipes is usually given as the reference for this theory, and is often contrasted with Wheatstone's "harmonic" theory of vowel production.Russell devotes two chapters to the discussion of these two theories in his 1928 book on The Vowel , and Willis and Wheatstone figure prominently in the discussion of vowel theories given by Chiba and Kajiyama in their 1941 book of the same name. ALS, Cambridge, 1851, 2pp. He returns something which he fears he has kept too long / have looked on them carefully and made necessary alterations / return proofs of my plates which are very well executed, etc. VG. EXCESSIVELY RARE!.....100-200
25. Charles Sackville, 2nd Duke of Dorset PC (1711-1769) British nobleman, politician, and cricketer. He was styled Lord Buckhurst from 1711 to 1720 and Earl of Middlesex from 1720 to 1765. He was bitterly opposed, politically, to his father, and ventured to oppose his candidates in the boroughs he controlled. He became an ally of Frederick, Prince of Wales. In the 1734 election, he was defeated at Kent, but was returned as Member of Parliament for East Grinstead. He was appointed Captain of Walmer Castle in September. He continued to sit for East Grinstead until 26 May 1741, when he accepted the office of High Steward of the Honour of Otford. He was returned for Sussex in a by-election in 1742, and for Old Sarum at the 1747 election. He served as a Lord of the Treasury from 1743 until 1747, and was appointed a deputy lieutenant of Sussex on 20 October 1745. He was appointed Master of the Horse to the Prince of Wales in 1747, and served until Frederick's death in 1751. Middlesex married Hon. Grace Boyle, daughter and heir of Richard Boyle, 2nd Viscount Shannon, on 30 October 1744, but they had no children. During the 1754 election, he unsuccessfully contested Westminster, and held no seat until the next election. He returned to the House of Commons as Member for East Grinstead from 1761 until 1765. In that year, he succeeded his father as Duke of Dorset, and also as Lord Lieutenant of Kent, and was made a Privy Councillor in 1766. However, he did not long enjoy the ducal honours. Upon his death in 1769 in London, he was succeeded by his nephew, John Sackville. ALS, Asley, June 14, 1752, 1-1/2pp. Concerns monetary matters. Small chip missing bottom edge affecting one words o/w very good condition for its age........75-100
26. [RELIGION]
Étienne-Hubert de Cambacérès
(1756-1818) Archbishop of Rouen in 1802, cardinal in 1803
and senator from 1805. He was younger brother of the jurist,
Jean Jacques Régis de Cambacérès the Duke of Parma. DOCUMENT
SIGNED, no year showing, 1p, 7-3/4 x 10". VG.........80-120
27. [LAW] DAVID HOFFMAN - lawyer, born in Baltimore, Maryland, 25
December, 1784; died in New York city, 11 November, 1854. He
devoted himself to the study of the law, became a member of
the Maryland bar, and was professor of law in the University
of Maryland from 1817 till 1836, when the professorship was
abolished. He then visited Europe for relaxation, and remained
abroad two years. On his return he took part in the
presidential canvass as an earnest supporter of General
William H. Harrison, and was an elector from Maryland. After
the election he settled in Philadelphia, and practised law
there till 1847, when, he went to Europe to devote himself to
the preparation of a work on the history of the world. While
in London he contributed to the "Times" a series of articles
on the political and social arrangements and economical
condition of the United States. He returned from England in
December, 1853, in order to regulate his private affairs, and
while travelling on business died from an attack of apoplexy.
He had received degrees from the universities of Gottingen and
Oxford. When entering upon his professorship he published " A
Course of Legal Study" (1817; 2d ed., 1836), which was
commended by the most eminent jurists for its plan and
execution. He also published "Legal Outlines," an epitome of
the practice and study of the law (1836); two volumes entitled
"Miscellaneous Thoughts on Men, Manners, and Things," by
"Anthony Grumbler, of Grumbleton Hall, Esq." (1837); "Viator,
or a Peep into my Note-Book" (1841), in which he discussed in
a popular style questions of law, religion, art, and
literature, and opposed the radical tendencies of American
thought; and " Legal Hints," a condensation of the ideas
relating to professional deportment contained in "A Course of
Legal Study," with the addition of some counsel to
law-students (1846). The work on which he was engaged in
England is entitled "Chronicles selected from the Originals of
Cartaphilus, the Wandering Jew." He employed the legend to
embellish an epitomized history of government and religion
since the time of Christ. Two volumes, bringing the history
down to the year 573, were issued in a striking form (London,
1853). The third volume was partly in type when the author
returned to the United States. Three other volumes had been in
great part written. Mr. Hoffman also left " Moot Court
Decisions," and an "Abridgment of Lord Coke's Reports, with
Notes." AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED, Washington, 1842, 1p, 4-1/2 x
6-3/4 in. Seldom offered autograph......................30-40
28. [FILM] Jane Greer (1924-2001)
American film and television actress who was perhaps best
known for her role as femme fatale Kathie Moffat in the 1947
film noir Out of the Past starring Robert Mitchum. Her signed contract for
the film "BILLIE", starring Patty Duke. Also signed
by Milt Ebbins [see lot 58 in this auction]. Includes
3 additional Rider pages, each signed with the initials of
Greer and Ebbins. VG..........100-150
See contract
Portrait
of Greer
29. [FILM] Irving
Salkow (1909-1989) Legendary
Hollywood agent. This is one of the first and most historic
agencies in town, for it was founded by Salkow in 1940, during
the golden age of Hollywood. One of the agents during this
time was Ray Stark, who later turned into one of the
industry's premier movie directors. Some of Salkow's clients
at that time were movie stars Ava Gardner, Marilyn Monroe and
William Holden. TLS, signed Irv, 1963, brief
1-page, to Milt Ebbins regarding William Asher. Stapled
to letter is TLS signed by William Asher (1921-2012) was one of
the most prolific early television directors, producing or
directing over two dozen series. With television in its
infancy, Asher introduced the sitcom Our Miss Brooks, which
was adapted from a radio show. He began directing I Love
Lucy by 1952. In 1964, he produced and directed Bewitched,
which starred his then-wife Elizabeth Montgomery. As a
result of his early success, Asher was considered an "early
wunderkind of TV-land," and is credited in one
magazine article for 'inventing' the sitcom.
VG...........100-150
See
Salkow letter
See Bill
Asher letter
30. [RELIGION] Pierre-Paul Guérin de Tencin (1679-1758), French ecclesiastic, was archbishop of Embrun and Lyon, and a cardinal. His sister Claudine was a spur to his career. After studying with the Oratorians in his native Grenoble, he entered the Sorbonne, where he became prior in 1702, and obtained the doctorate in 1705. He was then appointed Vicar-General of the diocese of Sens and, in 1721, accompanied Cardinal de Rohan[2] to Rome as his conclavist, to support the candidacy of Cardinal Conti (Innocent XIII), from whom he had obtained a promise to bestow the purple on the French minister Guillaume Dubois. He remained at Rome as French chargé d'affaires, with the appointment in commendam of abbot of Trois-Fontaines to support him (1739-1753), until Benedict XIII, with whom he was on cordial terms of intimacy and very influential, consecrated him Archbishop of Embrun (26 June 1724). On 22 February 1739, Guérin de Tencin was created cardinal, of the titulus of Sts. Nereus and Achilleus. He remained at Rome as French ambassador until 1742, when he took possession of the archiepiscopal see of Lyon, to which he had succeeded on 19 November 1740. Louis XV appointed him minister of state in September 1742, though he held no portfolio, and Commander of the Order of Saint-Esprit. He was overzealous in the persecution of the Jansenists, and, at the provincial synod which he held at Embrun from 16 August to 28 September, 1727, he suspended Jean Soanen, Bishop of Senez, a prelate eighty years of age, who had appealed against the Bull Unigenitus. After the death of André-Hercule Cardinal de Fleury , the prime minister to whom he owed much of his political advancement, his influence began to decrease. The death of his profligate sister in 1749, removed some of his political ambition, and in 1752 he retired to his see of Lyons. Offered here is ALS, 1735, 1p, approx. 7 x 10 in. Not translated. Excellent condition...............100-150
See Letter above
31.
[THEATRE] Lee Simonson
(1888-1967, Yonkers, N.Y.)
a major force in American scenic design, discovered in his
youth what the "painters' and designers' vision could do to
revivify the theater." After graduating magna cum laude from
Harvard in 1909, he went to Paris hoping to become a mural
painter. There he formed friendships with such expatriate
Americans as writer and collector Gertrude Stein and painter
Stanton MacDonald-Wright. He also attended some of the most
experimental European theatrical productions, and when he
returned to New York in 1912, he was determined to launch
his career as a set designer. He was influential in freeing American stage design
from constraints imposed by traditional realism. ALS on
back of postcard, 1933.........50-75
32. [CARDINAL] Jean-Sifrein Maury (1746-1817) French cardinal and Archbishop of Paris. As a politician, his wit and eloquence made him a worthy rival of Mirabeau . He sacrificed much to personal ambition, yet remained publicly unremembered by Louis XVIII as a courageous supporter of Louis XVI and by the papacy as the one defender of the Church during the States-General. As a critic, he was and is considered a very able writer. Sainte-Beuve gives him the credit of discovering Father Jacques Bridayne and of giving Bossuet his rightful place as a preacher above Massillon. Manuscript Document Signed, 1813, approx. 15.5 x 9.5". Re: names of students in the priesthood - to be exempted of military service by his Majesty Emperor & King. Signed by Cardinal Maury. In VERY FINE condition. Picture of him is NOT included here............100-150
33. [FRANCE] Gay, Jean-Baptiste-Sylvère. Vicomte de Martignac [1778-1832] French politician. Royalist in sympathy; appointed attorney general of Limoges (1819); member of Chamber of Deputies (1821-32); appointed councilor of state (1822); created vicomte (1824). As minister of interior and virtual head of the cabinet (1828-29), superintended final attempt to reconcile monarchy with the people; removed by kin 206. g for making concessions to the left. Author of Bordeaux au mois de Mars 1815 (1830) and Essai sur les révolutions d' Espagne et l' intervention française de 1823 (1832). ALS, 1829, 1p. Re: conveying the President on behalf of the King? VG. Approx. 6 x 7-3/4".............100-150
36. Edward Shippen Watson - Rector of St. James Episcopal Church, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 1870 - 1877. Wrote on religious themes. Offered here is an ALS, 8 full page letter to his Bishop [not named], St James Rectory, Lancaster, August 3, 1872. One vertical fold else very good condition. RE: The entire letter is Watson disagreeing with the Bishop about the "Philadelphia School" which is not where Watson would send Theological students. He is surprised that the Bishop thinks the ability of its professors is unsurpassed; Watson says it's teaching is "low church or Evangelical", it's mind is antagonistic to the mind of the church as stated in the Book of Common Prayer, question of how "they" view the Holy Eucharist, fast, feast, Holy & saints days, daily service for the students. The Bishop is forbidding the General Seminary. Watson says the students' rooms are paid for after months of work finding the money & they would be at sea if the Bishop refuses. Please regard this as an exceptional case & as to the trouble at the Seminary he will caution them again. More discussion of theological matters. Excellent example of intra-church conflIct........100-150
37. [SPAIN] Jerónimo Valdés (1784-1855) Spanish military figure and administrator. Born in Villarín, in Asturias, he participated in the battle of Ayacucho (1824), which was a defeat for the Spanish. He served as Viceroy of Navarre from 1833 to 1834 and also served as Minister of War. He fought on the Liberal (Isabeline) side in the First Carlist War. Valdés lost the Battle of Artaza (April 22, 1835). Valdés signed the Lord Eliot Convention soon after, regulating the treatment of prisoners during that war. He later served as captain-general of Valencia, and of Galicia, and served as governor of Cuba from 1841 to September 1843. ALS, April 26, 1835, 1p. Written 4 days after his defeat at Artaza, sent to a Colonel. Speaks from his headquarters. Approx. 6 x 8"............100-150
38. [MILITARY] Col. Stephen Berry [1771-1836]
Colonel in the New Hampshire militia. He was born in
Rochester, New Hampshire, in 1771, and died in Exeter in
1836. His wife was Alice Chamberlain, born in 1780, and died
in 1851. After coming to Maine, he was for many years a
surveyor. Military Document Signed, New Durham [NH], March
31, 1809, Return of the 33rd Regiment, 2nd Brigade, and 2nd
Division of Militia, Commanded by Colonel Stephen Berry Jun.
Eight men listed by names, numbers of officers by rank;
numbers of arms, ammunition and accoutrements. Old light
dampstains; tattered bottom edge. Generally in good
condition for its age; ink in dark. Approx. 15-3/4 x
9-3/4".......75-100
39. Mystery French Document c. 1600 on paper, doesn't appear signed, 2-pages, about 6-1/2 x 9-3/4". VG.....80-120
40.
[ART] WALT
KUHN
(1877-1949),
American painter.
After studying in many
European countries, he
helped organize the
famous Armory Show
(International
Exhibition of Modern
Art, New York City,
1913). He is noted
chiefly for his
vigorous studies of
circus performers,
chorines, and trapeze
athletes. His Blue
Clown (1931, Whitney
Museum, New York City)
is the most popular
example of his work.
He also did a number
of brilliant still
lifes, as well as
designs for musical
reviews. Kuhn helped
introduce the
techniques and
theories of modern art
to the American public
and to many American
artists. Offered here
are twenty-seven
handwritten
letters-
twenty-five [25]
letters are from
1943, one is
1940 & the last is
1948, the year before
Walt died. Most are
two pages on 8 x 11
in. sheets. The
majority of the
letters were written
from Ogunquit,
Maine where the Kuhn's
owned a home with a
studio. At the end of
1948 he had a nervous
breakdown. In some of
his letters he starts
to wonder about his
mental abilities.
Walts' letters run the
gamut of
town gossip to art
gossip mentioning
names of artists who
summered in Ogunquit,
war activity near
Ogunquit off Boone
Island, descriptions
of the areas where he
paints, his feelings
about tourists, how
his painting is going,
his art patrons and
dealers. A Colliers
article about Walts'
paintings is mentioned
in a few letters and a
copy of the article
goes with the group.
One letter is
answering a question
from a Chicago woman
about a version of the
1913 Armory Show held
there. The only
archive of Kuhn's
letters still in
private
hands......12,000-18,000
41. (LAW) C.C. LANGDELL (1826-1906) American legal educator who originated the case-study method for teaching law. As dean of the Harvard Law School from 1870 to 1895, he transformed legal education by introducing required courses and examinations. His students became familiar with legal principles by studying important judicial decisions. Langdell wrote several books, among them the first case-study textbook. His method spread slowly at first but eventually became standard law-school procedure. ALS, 1874, 2pp. To Henry A. Clark. Sends facts about his educational background. Second sheet marked 3 but we think this letter is complete.............75-100
42. [WORLD WAR II] Hans Baur (1897-1993)
was Adolf Hitler's pilot during his political campaigns of the
1920s and 1930s. He later became Hitler's personal pilot and
leader of the Reichsregierung squadron. Captured by the
Soviets at the end of World War II in Europe, he endured ten
years of imprisonment in the USSR before being released on 10
October 1955 to the French, who then imprisoned him until
1957. ALS, 1976, written on back of postcard. Not
translated. VG...........100-150
43. [ART] RALPH
BAKSHI - American animator/draftsman.
In the late 1950s & early 1960s he worked at
CBS-Terrytoons on such series as "Heckle and Jeckle" and
"Mighty Mouse." From there he went to Famous
Studios-Paramount, where he directed countless "Casper the
Friendly Ghost" and "Little Audrey" cartoons, among
others. During the 1960s he also animated Peter Max's
commercials. When Famous Studios closed in 1967, Bakshi
went into partnership with Steve Krantz. Their first
venture was "Fritz the Cat", released in 1972. The success
of "Fritz" prompted "Heavy Traffic" [1973], a funny-sad
chronicle of life in New York's slums. Striking out on his
own, Bakshi produced the sometimes brilliant, often
disappointing "Coonskin" [1974]; also "Wizards" [1977];
"Lord of the Rings" [1978]. Ralph Bakshi occupies a
somewhat ambiguous position in the animation world. He is
one of the more original artists at work in the animated
cartoon medium. He has become a cult figure. ORIGINAL Ink
drawing, unsigned on 6-1/4 x 7-1/2 in. sheet. As
this was a "working study" there was no reason for him to
have signed it................50-75
See Bakshi
drawing
44. [TV] Mister Rogers (Fred
Rogers, 1928-2003) American educator, Presbyterian
minister, songwriter, author, and television host. Rogers
was most famous for creating and hosting Mister Rogers'
Neighborhood (1968–2001), which featured his gentle,
soft-spoken personality and directness to his
audiences. TLS, 1984, 1p. VG. Mail
folds............25-35
See above
45. (19th
& 20th Century British Military Notables) - Sir Edmund Vivian Gabriel,
(1875-1950) army officer, courtier and art
collector...During the First World War he was first assigned
to the Imperial General Staff, War Office, in London, where
he was closely associated with lord Kitchener, then
Secretary of State for War. In 1937 he was knighted by King
George VI. During the Second World War he was a member of
the British Air Commission to the United States. TLS 1945. Francis Basset, 1st
Baron de Dunstanville and Basset FRS (1757 – 1835)
nobleman, soldier and politician. While serving as
lieutenant-colonel of the North Devon militia, he marched
Cornish miners to Plymouth, stengthened that town's defences
and fortified Portreath, all of which helped counter a
Franco-Spanish invasion fleet (gathered as part of the
European theatre of the American Revolutionary War). On the
highest point of Carn Brea in Cornwall is a 90 foot high
(30m) celtic cross, erected by public subscription in 1836.
It is dedicated to Francis Basset and inscribed 'The County
of Cornwall to the memory of Francis Lord de Dunstanville
and Basset A.D. 1836. ALS, 1807, 1p Admiral Henry John Chetwynd-Talbot,
18th Earl of Shrewsbury (1803 – 1868) entered the Royal Navy
in 1817 and was promoted to Captain for his actions at the
Battle of Navarino in 1827, where he commanded the H. M. S.
Philomel. He became a Rear-Admiral in 1854 and a
Vice-Admiral and Admiral in 1865. Clipped SIGNATURE, with
sentiment. General William
Dowdeswell (1761-1828) Military Figure,
Politician. Clipped SIGNATURE. Group Captain George "Geordie" Nigel
Douglas-Hamilton, 10th Earl of Selkirk
(1906-1994) Scottish nobleman and Conservative politician.
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. TLS 1983. Henry Otway Trevor,
21st Baron Dacre, CB (1777 –1853) peer and soldier.
Rose to be Commander in Chief of India. CLIPPED
SIGNATURE.............100-150
46. [SPORTS] Multiple lot comprised of the following figures from the World of Sports: [1] BICYCLING] REGGIE MCNAMARA - member US Bicycling Hall of Fame. Signed [lined side] and inscribed 3x5 card. 1950. [2] [GOLF] Cary Middlecoff (1921-1998) was a dentist who gave up his practice to become a professional golfer on what is now the PGA Tour in the 1940s. At the time, a career as a dentist would quite likely have been more lucrative. During his playing career, Middlecoff won 40 professional tournaments, including the 1955 Masters and U.S. Open titles in 1949 and 1956. He won the Vardon Trophy for lowest scoring average in 1956. He played on three Ryder Cup teams: 1953, 1955, and 1959. In 1986, Middlecoff was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. SIGNED 1957 FIRST DAY COVER HONORING HUMAN RIGHTS DAY [UN COVER]. Stamp-addressed; one middle fold crease. [3] BONNIE BLAIR - won 2 Golds in speed skating. SP, color 4 x 5-1/2. [4] John M. Gaver, Sr. (1900-1982) American Hall of Fame Thoroughbred racehorse trainer. In 1939, Gaver was appointed head trainer for Greentree Stable, a position he would hold for the next thirty-eight years. During his time with Greentree, John Gaver conditioned seventy-three stakes-winning horses. Signed 1981 bank check. [5] [GOLF] Ken Venturi (b.1931) was a prominent PGA Tour professional during the late 1950's and early 1960's. His signature on 1965 cover bearing golf sticker. Type addressed. [6] [GOLF] Marlene Hagge (b.1934) professional golfer. She was one of the thirteen founders of the LPGA and was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2002. Her signature on 1961 cover bearing golf sticker. Type addressed. Several spots show.........50-75
48. [ART] Winslow
Homer (1836-1910) American
landscape painter and printmaker. He is considered one
of the foremost painters in 19th-century America and a
preeminent figure in American art. Original
wood-engraving titled "WATERMELON-EATERS",
published in The American Art Journal in 1879.
Image size is approx. 5-1/8 x 7" plus large margins. The
image area is very clean; some small light spots in
margins not close to image [will not show when
matted]. Printed text on verso as usual. Often
Homer's wood-engravings are described as "after Homer",
as are most of the wood-engraved illustations during
those times. The difference between Winslow Homer,
however, the those other artists is that Homer actually
draw on the blocks, which were then cut by craftsmen and
printed. Almost all other artists, except Homer,
never drew on the blocks themselves but would make
the drawing, then someone else would copy the drawing on
the wood block and then someone else would cut the
block. This is why Winslow Homer woodengravings are
usually described as being "By" Homer, not after Homer.
You will see them described both ways today.
Winslow Homer was not only the 19th Century's most
popular artist and illustrator, but he is also considered
one of the most important American artists of all time.
The warmth and charm with which he interpreted the
American experience has enchanted generation after
generation. His best known works have been his water
colors and oil paintings; reproductions of these are
commonplace. As popular as Homer has
remained, it was not until the early 1950's that his
work as an illustrator was "rediscovered" on a large
scale. Renewed interest in his illustrations has led to
many Homer exhibitions at such places as Smith and
Bowdoin Colleges and at the National Gallery in
Washington, D.C. Institutions have increasingly
tried to acquire these rapidly decreasing treasures. The
Metropolitan Museum in New York has a large collection, as
do the fine art museums at Duke University and Dartmouth
as well as the National Gallery in Washington, D.C. It is
not surprising that private collectors are attempting to
increase their holdings of this dwindling supply. The amusing, fascinating and profitable
thing about collecting Winslow Homer illustrations is
that no one knows exactly what remains. What could be a
more interesting challenge for antique print collectors,
historians, art lovers and
investors!.............200-300
See
Watermelon-Eaters
49. [ART] Winslow
Homer (1836-1910) American
landscape painter and printmaker. He is considered one
of the foremost painters in 19th-century America and a
preeminent figure in American art. Original
wood-engraving titled "IN THE FIELDS",
published in The American Art Journal in 1879.
Image size is approx. 6-3/4 x 5-1/8" plus large margins.
The image area is very clean; nothing bad in
marins. Printed text on verso as usual. ............200-300
50. [MUSIC] Patty
Page (1927-2013) American singer and one
of the best-known female artists in traditional pop
music. Signed, inscribed 8x10 photo. VG........50-75
51. [FILM] Julie
Christie - British
actress. A pop icon of the "swinging London" era
of the 1960s, she has won the Academy, Golden Globe, BAFTA,
and Screen Actors Guild Awards. Signed 4x6 photo.
VG............40-60
52. [FRANCE] Circa 1800 document titled "Bailli", 3-1/2-pages, approx. 8x10. Identified as "Very
interesting text about being a Bailli in France." A bailli
(French pronunciation: [baji], bailiff) was the king's
administrative representative during the ancien régime in
northern France, where the bailli was responsible for the
application of justice and control of the administration and
local finances in his baillage. VG..............100-150
53. [FRANCE] French Mystery Document, 1794 on paper, signed, 1p, approx. 7 x 8-1/4. Speaks about Assignats. Fresh condition............80-120
56. William
Averell Harriman
(1891-1986)
American Democratic Party
politician, businessman,
and diplomat. He served as
Secretary of Commerce
under President Harry S.
Truman and later as the
48th Governor of New York.
He was a candidate for the
Democratic presidential
nomination in 1952, and
again in 1956 when he was
endorsed by President
Truman but lost to Adlai
Stevenson both times.
Harriman served President
Franklin D. Roosevelt as
special envoy to Europe
and served as the U.S.
Ambassador to the Soviet
Union and U.S. Ambassador
to Britain. He served in
numerous U.S. diplomatic
assignments in the Kennedy
and Johnson
administrations. He was a
core member of the group
of foreign policy elders
known as "The Wise
Men". Autograph
Note Signed, 1981, on
7-1/4 x 3-1/2
correspondence card.
Fine.........50-75
See
above
57. [COLONIAL NEW HAMPSHIRE]
Col. Joseph Whipple
[1737/38 - 1816] brother and business partner with William
Whipple [Signer of Declaration of Indep. from NH] in a wide
ranging import-export business before the war. He later
pioneered in the interior of New Hampshire and became a
landowner with an exceedingly large estate. He was an early
and major benefactor of Darthmouth College. Not only was he a
colonel in the N.H. militia, he served in the legislature
along side William after William left the Continental
Congress. He was named collector of customs at Portsmouth by
President Geo. Washington and later by President Thomas
Jefferson who he named a town after. Like his two brothers did
not have any children. He lived into his 80s and was a major
influence in the state until his dying day. Autograph Document
Signed, 1799, 2-pages, 6-1/2 x 7-3/4". Headed: List of Rights
of Land in Britton Woods owned by J. Whipple - July
1799. He lists by name 57 persons. Superb
condition..........120-180
See page 1
See page 2
See his
portrait
58. [SOUTHERN POLITICS] Robert Novak
(1931-2009) American syndicated columnist, journalist,
television personality, author, and conservative political
commentator. After working for two newspapers before serving
for the U.S. Army in the Korean War, he became a reporter for
the Associated Press and then for The Wall Street Journal. He
teamed up with Rowland Evans in 1963 to start Inside Report,
which became the longest running syndicated political column
in U.S. history and ran in hundreds of papers. They also
started the Evans-Novak Political Report, a notable biweekly
newsletter, in 1967. Offered here is a Autograph
Manuscript, 4 full pages on a legal pad paper constituting
the draft of his column which ran Sept. 28, 1973.
Fascinating account of that week's Southern Governors
Conference at which Gov. Jimmy Carter of Georgia proposed a
south-wide presidential primary, a plan that Gov. George
Wallace of Alabama endorsed. Included is a newspaper
clipping of the column and a note by Novak enclosing the
manuscript, along with the mailing envelope. VG.........150-200
See first
page
See autograph
note & clipping
59. [FRANCE] Nicolas de Lamoignon - Nicolas Lamoignon-Bâville (1648-1724) was a French official said to have been accused by Voltaire of instigating the revocation of the Edict of Nantes. He made himself famous by the measures he adopted against the Protestants, and by the manner in which he associated himself with the religious policy of Louvois, of which the revocation of the Edict of Nantes was the culminating point. But it is without proof that Voltaire accused him of having instigated this revocation. "I never counselled the revocation of the Edict of Nantes", he wrote to his brother in 1708. On the contrary he considered that "in religion hearts must be attacked, for it is there that it resides", and immediately after the revocation he sent for Bourdaloue to come and evangelize the Protestants of Montpellier. From 1702 to 1704 he helped in the repression of the uprising of the Camisards, occasioned in the Cevennes by English and Calvinistic influences.Document Signed, 1710, 4-pages, 8-1/4 x 12". Tattered edges; slight unimportant small missing pieces. "Very Rare".............125-225
60. Mystery Partly-Printed Document dated 1777 - appears to be of Italian orgin. Signed. 1p on paper, about 14 x 9-3/4". Excellent condition...........100-150
Lower right side
61.
[FRANCE] 1796 document signed by Archbishop
Andreas Mansi, 1p, approx. 12 x
8-1/4. VG.............100-150
62. [PHOTOGRAPHY] Original photograph of young Arthur MacArthur [son of Gen. MacArthur]. Taken in 1951. International News Photos paper caption attached to back of photo. Approx. 9 x 7-1/8". VG..........50-75
See caption
63. [FILM] Peter
Lawford (1923-1984) English-born American
actor. He was a member of the "Rat Pack" and brother-in-law to
President John F. Kennedy, and more noted in later years for
his off-screen activities as a celebrity than for his acting.
From the 1940s to the 1960s, he had a strong presence in
popular culture and starred in a number of highly acclaimed
films. UNSIGNED vintage 8x10 photograph of Lawford taken
by the photographer, John Monte, stamped on back copyright
1968, Columbia Pictures Corp. Photo by John Monte.
John Monte was a still photographer for many of the Hollywood
film companies. Accompanied by Two Credit Cards for
Peter Lawford. Del Monico's Hotel, Palm Beach, Florida
and Le Club membership card, New York City. Both
unsigned. Fine. Provenance: Milton Ebbins
Estate...........100-150
Scan 1
Scan 2
Scan 3
64. [FILM HISTORY] Bill
Asher (1921-2012) American
television and film producer, film director, and
screenwriter. He was one of the most prolific early
television directors, producing or directing over two
dozen series. With television in its infancy, Asher
introduced the sitcom Our Miss Brooks, which was adapted
from a radio show. He began directing I Love Lucy by 1952.
In 1964, he produced and directed Bewitched, which starred
his then-wife Elizabeth Montgomery. As a result of his
early success, Asher was considered an "early wunderkind
of TV-land," and is credited in one magazine article
for 'inventing' the sitcom. Typed memo signed "B", June
21, 1963, To Peter Lawford [the actor], about motion
picture submissions. Mentions 4 film including CATCH
22. Very good
condition...........125-175
See
Memo
See
picture of Bill Asher pictured with his wife,
Elizabeth Montgomery
65. John T. Winterich (1891-1970) was one of the first writers for the Stars and Stripes during the First World War, managing editor, and eventually one of the most influential bibliophiles of the early twentieth century. He is credited with having penned over 275 articles in over nearly 150 publications as well as having written the introduction to the American classic Of Mice and Menby John Steinbeck. While serving in World War I, he became one of the first members of the editorial staff of Stars and Stripes, the newspaper for servicemen. At this time he met Abian A. ("Wally") Wallgren, who provided cartoons for all 71 issues of the World War I edition of Stars and Stripes (1918-1919). Together, Wallgren and Winterich published The A.E.F. [American Expeditionary Force] in Cartoon (1933). In 1919 Winterich succeeded Harold Ross as editor of the American Legion Magazine, a post he held until 1938. During the 1930s he became active in bibliophile activities as editor of The Colophon and as a member of the Grolier Club. After service in World War II as an officer assigned to the Pentagon to deal with censorship issues, Winterich became a contributing editor to the Saturday Review of Literature in 1946; he continued to write for the SRL until his death in 1970. Winterich provided many introductions to special and limited editions. Among his own books are A Primer of Book Collecting (1935) and The Grolier Club: An Informal History (1967). RARE TLS, Washington DC, Oct. 2, 1945, 1 full page, signed "Whit". To the famous cartoonist, Wally Wallgren. Pencil notation at top is in Wally's hand. See letter content in scan below. Also see Lots 1027 and 2058 in this auction, concerning Wally Wallgren..........100-150
See Winterich letter
66. [ART] Merv Slotnick [b. 1941] American artist living in Maine. His work is in many collections throughout the United States, Canada, England, Australia, Germany, Denmark, Ireland, Iceland, Norway, France, etc. His work has been included in exhibitions at New York University; Maine Biennial; Arnot Art Museum, Elmira, NY; Mansfield State College, Pa.; Ball State Univ.; Edison Community College, Cape Coral, Florida; Center For The Arts, Midland, Michigan; Central Michigan Univ.; Saginaw Art Museum; Provincetown Art Association; Grand Rapids Art Museum; Battle Creek Arts Center, Mich.; All Michigan Artists Traveling Show [1970-73] which traveled to various colleges & universities in Michigan; Northern Arizona Univ.; Alaska Pacific Univ., plus others. Abstract expressionist and printmaker Slotnick was born in Lansing, Michigan, and received degrees from Adrian College, Central Michigan University, with additional work at Michigan State University. Slotnick was one of only 50 artists invited to exhibit in 2003's 'SANCTUARY' Exhibition at the Nobel Peace Prize forum held in the U.S. to honor the 100th anniversary of the Nobel Peace Prize. Two examples of Slotnick's work were exhibited in AMERICAN WORKS ON PAPER. The painter has also been honored to have had Virginia Mecklenburg (Head Curator, Painting & Sculpture, National Museum of American Art, Smithsonian) selected one of his works on paper for inclusion in the 16th Visual Arts Association National. Offered here is an original signed painting on stiff paper, approx. 11 x 8.5". Also signed and dated '08 on verso. ........50-75
67.
[ART] RALPH BAKSHI -
American animator/draftsman. In the late 1950s & early
1960s he worked at CBS-Terrytoons on such series as "Heckle
and Jeckle" and "Mighty Mouse." From there he went to Famous
Studios-Paramount, where he directed countless "Casper the
Friendly Ghost" and "Little Audrey" cartoons, among others.
During the 1960s he also animated Peter Max's commercials.
When Famous Studios closed in 1967, Bakshi went into
partnership with Steve Krantz. Their first venture was "Fritz
the Cat", released in 1972. The success of "Fritz" prompted
"Heavy Traffic" [1973], a funny-sad chronicle of life in New
York's slums. Striking out on his own, Bakshi produced the
sometimes brilliant, often disappointing "Coonskin" [1974];
also "Wizards" [1977]; "Lord of the Rings" [1978]. Ralph
Bakshi occupies a somewhat ambiguous position in the animation
world. He is one of the more original artists at work in the
animated cartoon medium. He has become a cult figure.
ORIGINAL pencil
drawing, unsigned on 6-3/4 x 8" in. sheet. Fine. As
this was a "working study" there was no reason for him to have
signed it................80-120
See Bakshi
drawing
68. [ART] RALPH
BAKSHI - American animator/draftsman. In
the late 1950s & early 1960s he worked at CBS-Terrytoons
on such series as "Heckle and Jeckle" and "Mighty Mouse." From
there he went to Famous Studios-Paramount, where he directed
countless "Casper the Friendly Ghost" and "Little Audrey"
cartoons, among others. During the 1960s he also animated
Peter Max's commercials. When Famous Studios closed in 1967,
Bakshi went into partnership with Steve Krantz. Their first
venture was "Fritz the Cat", released in 1972. The success of
"Fritz" prompted "Heavy Traffic" [1973], a funny-sad chronicle
of life in New York's slums. Striking out on his own, Bakshi
produced the sometimes brilliant, often disappointing
"Coonskin" [1974]; also "Wizards" [1977]; "Lord of the Rings"
[1978]. Ralph Bakshi occupies a somewhat ambiguous position in
the animation world. He is one of the more original artists at
work in the animated cartoon medium. He has become a cult
figure. ORIGINAL pencil drawing, unsigned on 6-3/4 x 8" in.
sheet. Fine. As this was a "working study" there was no reason
for him to have signed it................80-120
See Bakshi
drawing
See verso
69. [ART] Joan Miro
(1893-1983) Catalan Spanish painter, sculptor, and
ceramicist born in Barcelona. A museum dedicated to his
work, the Fundació Joan Miró, was established in his native
city of Barcelona in 1975, and another, the Fundació Pilar i
Joan Miró, was established in his adoptive city of Palma de
Mallorca in 1981. Original color lithograph, "Ronde
de nuit" Nightwatch, 1970. Executed for Derrière
le Miroir in 1970, and published in Paris by the
incomparable Maeght atelier. As can be expected from Maeght
and Derrière, the quality of this original Miro lithograph
is excellent. Sheet size: 15 x 22 inches; with center fold
and text on verso, as published. A richly inked impression.
Not signed...........400-600
70. [ART - OLD MASTER] Jacques-Philippe
Le Bas (1707-1783) French
engraver. Lebas was engraver to the Cabinet du roi and
successfully produced engravings after several paintings by
different artists. His oeuvre amounts to more than 500 works,
including many large portraits after Vernet, and several works
after van de Velde, Parrocel, Berchem, Ruysdaël, Watteau,
Oudry and Lancret. He trained the line engraver François-Anne
David. Original etching
and/or engraving from the Le Bon Mari series.
Another example of this print is in the British Museum and
they identify it as etching? engraving?, their date
1725-1760, "The good husband; rustic interior with a peasant
man sitting and wiping the bottom of a baby lying on his knee,
behind him stands an old toothless woman shouting insults at
him; lettered state; after Adriaen Brouwer Etching and
engraving". Approx. image 7-3/4 x 5-1/2 + engraved
identification below, slim margins, tipped at all corners to
old thick laid paper. VG. The following museums, and many
others, have examples of Le Bas prints: Metropolitan Museum of
Art [NY] has 8; Chicago Art Inmstitute [2]; Harvard Art Museum
[13]; Boston Art Museum; Fitzwilliam, etc...........200-300
71. [ART] Henry Oliver Walker
(1843-1929) American painter of figures and portraits best
known for his mural decorations. His works include a
series of paintings honoring various poets for the Library of
Congress and decorations for public buildings such as the
Appellate Court House in New York City, Bowdoin College in
Maine, the Massachusetts State House, the Minnesota State
Capitol, and the Court House in Newark, New Jersey. Signed
card with sentiment dated 1901, approx. 3-1/2 x 1-3/4".
Fine.........40-60
72. [ART] Harry Fenn (1845-1911)
English-born American illustrator, landscape painter, etcher,
and engraver. Fenn is best known for the engravings he
contributed to "Picturesque Europe", "Picturesque Palestine,
Sinai and Egypt" (1881–84) and "Picturesque America" (edited
by William Cullen Bryant, 1872). "Picturesque America"
followed an extended tour of the country to gather material.
He illustrated a number of books as well, including John
Greenleaf Whittier's Snowbound (1868) and Ballads of New
England (1870). Later in life he also painted some
watercolors. He returned to the U.S. in 1881 and kept a studio
in New York City. Toward the end of his career Fenn
concentrated on watercolor paintings. He was a member of the
New York Watercolor Club, the Society of Illustrators, the
Salmagundi Club, and was a founder of the American Watercolor
Society. He exhibited at the National Academy of Design in
1864 and at the Brooklyn Art Association between 1864 and
1885. He exhibited at the Columbian Expo in Chicago in 1893
where he was awarded a medal. Signed 3-1/2 x 1-3/4"
card. Not a perfect example..........25-35
73. [ART] Augustus
Vincent Tack (1870–1949) American
painter of portraits, landscapes and abstractions. After
graduating from St. Francis Xavier College in New York City in
1890, Tack studied at the Art Students League of New York
until 1895. He is believed to have frequented the studio of
painter and stained glass designer John La Farge, whose
portrait he painted around 1900. He had his first solo
exhibition at the Kraushaar Galleries in New York City in
1896. The following year he moved to an artists’ colony in
Deerfield, Massachusetts, where he met and later married Agnes
Gordon Fuller, daughter of artist George Fuller. Tack
maintained a studio in New York from 1894 until the end of his
life. He had frequent exhibitions at New York City galleries.
From 1900 until the 1920s his work was shown regularly at the
Worcester Art Museum, at the Carnegie International
exhibitions in Pittsburgh, and at the Pennsylvania Academy of
the Fine Arts in Philadelphia. He taught at the Art Students
League of New York between 1906 and 1910 and at Yale
University from 1910 to 1913. About 1914 to 1915 his work
attracted the notice of Washington DC art collector and critic
Duncan Phillips, who became his close friend and chief patron.
Phillips and Tack also collaborated on the organization of the
Allied War Salon of 1918. Tack died in 1949 in New York City.
Signature. Approx. 4-3/4 x 2". VG........35-45
See Tack
autograph
74. [ART] Irving Wiles
(1861-1948) American artist, born in Utica, New York.
From 1879 to 1881 he studied in the Art Students League of New
York under James Carroll Beckwith and William Merritt Chase,
and later in Paris under Carolus-Duran. In his early
years, he worked as an illustrator for American magazines, and
later he devoted himself with great success to
portraiture. He was a member of the Society of American
Artists, which prefaced his 1897 election into the National
Academy of Design as an associate. Wiles was also a member of
the American Water Color Society. His paintings include
Russian Tea, Lady at Fireplace, Scallop Boats, Peconic, and
Portrait of Juliet Inness. Clip Signature from 1894
letter. Approx. 4-1/2 x 2-3/4". VG..........35-45
See Wiles
autograph
75. [ART] Andrea
SCACCIATI - Italian
designer and engraver, born at Florence about the year 1740.
In 1766, he published a set of forty-one plates in aquatint,
from the drawings of the most distinguished masters, which are
in the collection of the Grand Duke of Tuscany. Original 18th
century aquatint etchings, image approx. 7 x 11" plus wide
margins. Fold lines as published. VG......100-150
76. [ART] Andrea SCACCIATI - Italian designer and engraver, born at Florence about the year 1740. In 1766, he published a set of forty-one plates in aquatint, from the drawings of the most distinguished masters, which are in the collection of the Grand Duke of Tuscany. Original 18th century aquatint etchings, image approx. 12 x 11-1/2" plus wide margins. Fold lines as published. VG......100-150
77. [STOCK
CERTIFICATE] Beautifully engraved Certificate from the
famous Eastern Steam
Navigation Company issued in 1851.
The company was chartered in 1851 the same year the
certificate was issued. This item is hand signed by the
company's Secretary and is over 160 years old. The
certificate is embossed with the corporate seal and show
an image if the famous Great Eastern Ship. Approx. 8-1/4 x
6".
78. [STOCK CERTIFICATE] Oriental
Inland Steam Company - England 1858.
Beautiful certificate from the Oriental Inland Steam Company
issued in 1860. This historic document was printed by
C.A.Doubble and has an ornate border around it. This item has
the signatures of the Company's President and Secretary and is
over 155 years old. Approx. 9 x 6-1/4".
VG................200-300
79. [STOCK
CERTIFICATE] Australian Royal
Mail Steam Navigation Co, stock certificate
for one share, 1852, approx. 9-1/4 x 7".
VG..............200-300
80. [STOCK CERTIFICATE] Panama Canal Stock dated 1880 - Ferdinand de Lesseps.
Beautifully engraved Stock
certificate from the Bankrupt Canal Interoceanique de Panama
Company issued in 1880. This historic certificate has
wonderful engravings on the document including two maidens,
one from North America and one from South America, touching
hands with a ship going through the proposed canal. This is an
excellent piece that has dividend coupons attach to the
side. The signature of De Lesseps is facsimilie, as is
customary. Approx. 7 x 7".............150-200
81. [FRANCE] Madame Pastoret (1765-1843)
she was born Piscatory
of Vaufreland. She married to Claude-Emmanuel Joseph Pierre,
marquis de Pastoret (1755 – 1840) the French author and
politician. n 1790 Claude-Emannuel Pastoret—then president
of the Parisian electoral body to the National Assembly—was
offered the offices of Minister of Interior and Minister of
Justice by the desperate King Louis XVI. He declined the
honours and was elected "procureur géneral syndic du
département de la Seine". It was in this capacity that he
was responsible for the transformation of the église
Sainte-Génevieve into a temple where the remains of great
citizens of the new state were to be honoured: the Panthéon,
Paris. In the National Assembly (French Revolution) he
pleaded for the abolition of slavery and the secularisation
of the civil state, thought he was not a deputy.
Offered here is an ALS, no date, 1p, approx. 5 x
8-1/4". Fine condition. Not translated. Scan 1 below
pictures the letter. Scan 2 shows her painted portrait of
the artist Jacques-Louis
David. The Portrait of Madame Pastoret is a
painting by Jacques-Louis David in 1791 . It represents
Adelaide Pastoret born Piscatory of Vaufreland
(1765-1843). The painting remained unfinished and was sold
400 francs for sale after the death of David's studio, she
is since 1967 in the Art Institute of Chicago . The table
is part of a series of four portraits, that of Madame
d'Orvillier, Mr. Joubert, Trudaines Mrs. , and Ms.
Pastoret, left unfinished as a result of circumstances
related to the revolutionary events that the recipient has
migrated portrait where was arrested. Family friend, David
breaks with Pastoret in 1792 after the radicalization of
political positions. The child in the cradle the head can
be seen, is Amédée-David Pastoret future minister,
chancellor and peer of France which Ingres portrait done
in 1826..........100-150
Scan 1 -
the letter
Scan
2 - the portrait
82.
[THEATRE] Van
Johnson (1916-2008) American film and
television actor who was a major star at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
studios during and after World War II. Signed, inscribed
Ogunquit, Maine Playhouse theatre program, 1980. He was
appearing in the lead role in "TRIBUTE." VG.......50-75
See Van
Johnson
83. [FILM] Chester Morris (1901-1970) American actor, perhaps best known
for his role as Boston Blackie. TLS, 1943, 1p, signed
"Chester". To J. Frank Stephens in L.A., Calif. Regarding
movies being made, and not being able to do a play by
playwrights Brittano & Oursler due to time, etc. Nice
example. VG.........50-75
84.
[FILM] Olivia de Havilland (1916 - )
actress who
won the
Academy Award
for Best
Actress for
her
performances
in To Each His
Own (1946) and
The Heiress
(1949).
Signed 3-1/2 x
1-1/2" card.
Fine............25-35
85.
Edwin
H. Chapin (1814-1880)
American preacher and editor of the Christian Leader. He was
also a poet, responsible for the poem Burial at Sea, which was
the origin of a famous folk song, Bury Me Not on the Lone
Prairie. ALS, NY, 1869,
2pp, to "Dear Bro. Adams." VG..........50-75
86. [FRANCE] Marie Anastasie Vincentine Krysinska - born in Warsaw 1857 and died in Paris on 16 January 1908. French poet. In 1882, she published La Vie Moderne, in the Journal of Black Cat and The Independent Magazine literary pages and his own poems. It becomes the only active member of the literary circles of woman Hydropathes, the Zutistes , the "Hirsutes" and "Jemenfoutistes" who meet at Cabaret Chat Noir. She accompanies on piano songs and poems that are declaims. She participates in the evenings Goguette Black Cat . In 1890, she published, Lemerre his first volume of picturesque Rimes then, in 1892, Love walks, a collection of prose tales. In 1894, she published a second volume of rhymes, Joys wandering, and in 1896, a novel, Folle his body at Harvard. Follow another novel, Juliette Cordelin, another collection of poems, Guitars distant Calendes sentimental (prose) and the force of desire (novel). She will also publish numerous articles on literature, art, music and literary criticism. Married to painter Georges Bellenger (1847-1918), best known for his lithographs - he was one of the most prolific illustrators Editions Flammarion and Marpon - October 1, 1885, she made several trips to the United States . Manuscript poem signed, 2pp, 7-1/4 x 10-3/4". Extremely rare!. Fine.............250-350
Page 1
87. [ART] Fernand Khnopff (1858-1921)
Belgian symbolist painter. Although not a very open man
and a rather secluded personality, he already achieved cult
status during his life. Acknowledged and accepted, he received
the Order of Leopold. ALS,
1894, 2pp, 4-1/2 x 7". VG........100-150
Page 1
Page 2
See
portrait of the artist
88. [CIVIL WAR] Samuel
Phillips Lee (1812-1897) Rear Union
Admiral. Stamped envelope address to Admiral S.P. Lee, Comd.
U.S.N.A. Blocking Squadron, Fortress Monroe. Superb condition.
Docketed in his own hand.........50-75
See cover
89. Cyril Ritchard (1897-1977) Australian stage, screen and
television actor, and director. He is probably best remembered
today for his campy performance as Captain Hook in the Mary
Martin musical production of Peter Pan. ALS, 1974, 1p. To the Director/producer Charles Forsythe. Sends
regrets and that he is "being pushed putting the damn thing
on...", a play he is doing - hoping to connect at some point
soon. Comes with envelope signed on verso [return address].
VG........50-75
90. William
T. Hamilton (1820-1888) the
38th Governor of Maryland from 1880 to 1884. He also
served in the United States Senate, representing Maryland,
from 1868–1874, and in the House of Representatives,
representing the second district (1849–1853) and fourth
district (1853–1855) of Maryland. Signed card, 3-3/4 x
2-1/4". VG...........20-30
See his portrait
91. [FRANCE] Count de Froissard - ALS, 1816, 1p, 6-1/2 x 8-1/4". Not
translated. Identified as "was there around Napoleon in 1814.
Speaks about the 1816 election." VG..........75-100
92. [FRANCE] Édouard François Mathieu Molé
was born a French magistrate March 5, 1760 and died
guillotined in Paris on 20 April 1794. Son of Francois
Mathieu Molé ( 1705 - 1 793 ), first president of the
Parliament of Paris. He married in February 1779 Louise
Elizabeth Lamoignon ( 1763 - 1825 ), daughter of François
Chrétien Lamoignon Basville , Keeper of the Seals of France in
1787 , the future Mother St. Louis and foundress of the
Sisters of Charity of St. Louis. In 1791, he emigrated to
Brussels with his family but returned to France in January
1792 to come into compliance with the law of 9 November 1791
on the emigrants. He was arrested on August 19 and taken
to the prison of the Abbaye. Released in September 1792,
he was arrested again in October 1793 and imprisoned in the
convent of the Jacobins rue Saint-Dominique. Released a second
time, he was arrested again in January 1794 with all other
members of Parliament who had protested against the
dissolution of the institution. Sentenced to death by
the Revolutionary Tribunal on April 20 with other
parliamentarians, he was immediately beheaded the day of
Easter. Brief ALS, no date, approx. 4-1/2 x 7".
Rare! .........125-175
See above
93. [ASTRONOMY] Georges Rayet (1839-1906) French astronomer. He was born in Bordeaux, France. He began working at the Paris Observatory in 1863. He worked on meteorology in addition to astronomy. He specialized in what was then the new field of spectroscopy. He was founder and director of the Bordeaux Observatory for more than 25 years until his death. He discovered Wolf-Rayet stars together with Charles Wolf in 1867. Two superb ALSs, 1884 and 1892, 1-page each, on Observatoire de Bordeaux stationery. Both are to the noted French astronomer, Amedee Mouchez (1821-1892) French naval officer who became director of the Paris Observatory and launched the ill-fated Carte du Ciel project in 1887. In 1887, he collaborated with Sir David Gill to host an international astronomical conference in Paris. The principal outcome of the conference was a multi-national project to compile and index a photographic atlas of the heavens, the Carte du Ciel. The project consumed massive effort over several decades before it was rendered obsolete by modern astronomical methods. Both letters [not translated] appear to be of excellent content. Fine condition............150-200
94.
Phillippe Edouard de Verneuil (1805-1873)
French paleontologist. He was born in Paris and educated
in law, but being of independent means he was free to
follow his own inclinations, and having attended lectures
on geology by Jean-Baptiste Elie de Beaumont he was so
attracted to the subject that he devoted himself
assiduously to the study of science. He spent several
years in travel through various parts of Europe, specially
examining the geology of the Crimea, on which he published
an essay (Mem. Soc. Geol. France, 1837). He next
investigated the Devonian rocks and fossils of the
Bas-Boulonnais; and in 1839 accompanied Sedgwick and
Murchison in a study of the older Palaeozoic rocks of the
Rhenish provinces and Belgium, the palaeontological
results being communicated to the Geological Society of
London in conjunction with the Vicomte d'Archiac. When
Murchison commenced his geological examination of the
Russian empire, he requested de Verneuil to accompany him,
and the researches of the latter were incorporated in the
second volume of The Geology of Russia in Europe and the
Ural Mountains (1845). Subsequently de Verneuil paid a
visit to the United States to study the history of the
palaeozoic rocks in that country, and the results were
published in 1847 (Bull. Soc. Geol. France). In later
years he made numerous expeditions into Spain, and his
observations were embodied in Carte geologique de
l'Espagne et du Portugal (1864), prepared in association
with Edouard Collomb. In 1853 the Wollaston medal of the
Geological Society of London was awarded to him, and in
1860 he was elected a foreign member of the Royal Society.
He died in Paris. ALS,
186?, 3pp, 5-1/4 x 8 in.
VG. Curious letter; speaks about L'ile Bourbon. Not
translated..............100-150
95. [FILM] Nina Foch
[1924-2008] actress. Signed, inscribed 9.25" x 7.5 photo.
VG......25-35
96. [FRANCE] Hugh
Robert-Jean-Charles de La Tour d'Auvergne-Lauraguais
(1768-1851) French cardinal. He was ordained
June 24, 1792 at the age of 23 years. Became vicar 'of Amiens,
he was appointed Bishop of Arras in April 29, 1802. Pope
Gregory XVI created the cardinal at the consistory of 23
December 1839. In 1840, he declined his appointment as
Archbishop of Paris. On 16 April 1846 he was appointed
cardinal-priest of St. Agnes Outside the Walls . However, the
death of Pope Gregory XVI he fails to reach Rome in time and
can not take part in the conclave of 1846. Letter
Signed, do not see year, 1p, approx. 6-3/4 x
8-1/2". Identified as "To Monseigneur about invitation
after "la Ceremonie du Sacre" (most likely Napoleon I).
VG..........150-250
97. [FOOTBALL] a cover postmarked 1962 signed by 7 members of the Detroit Lions team: Roger Brown {b. 1937], Danny Lewis [b. 1936], Dick "Night Train" Lane [1927-2002] HOF'er, voted best cornerback of first 50 years of pro football; Jim Weatherall [1929-1992], Max Messner, Dave Lloyd [b. 1936], and Todd Grant............75-100
See Football cover
98. [FRANCE] Two
French Mystery Documents,
identified as being from the Burgundy region - one
possibly a Birth Certificate. Small
documented is dated 1753, the larger one has
several dates but appears to be from 1726. As you
can see there a piece missing at edge on 1753
document..............100-150
Front
sides
Back
sides
99. [FRANCE]
1838 document from Normandy, France, 4
long pages, signed Labbi [Louis Bonaventure Labbi] as Notary
Republic, most probably a black man from the West Indies or a
Creole as Bonaventure is frequent in Haiti or Dominica. Rare!.
Approx. 7-1/2 x 10-3/4". VG...........100-150
Page 1
Page 4
102.
[ART] Domenico PRONTI (act.c.1790)
2 original 18th century engravings on the same sheet. "Chiesa
e Basilica di S.Paolo Apost." and "Chiesa e Basilica di s.
Groce in Gerusalemme" copper engraving published in Nuova
Raccolta ... Della Citta di Roma e Sue Vicinanze by Domenico
Pronti, about 1790. Plate mark and good margins. Each approx.
3 x 4.5". VG...........100-150
103. [FRANCE] Jacques
Molinos (1743-1831) French
architect. Molinos was born in Lyon and studied in
Paris at the Royal Academy of Architecture under
Jacques-François Blondel. Molinos and Jacques-Guillaume
Legrand collaborated on the design of the Théâtre Feydeau
(1789–1790, destroyed 1829). With his friend and
partner Jacques-Guillaume Legrand , he built the dome
structure in the Halle aux Bles (including the forerunner
of the Commodity Exchange Paris ), which demonstrated the
qualities of small wood framing designed by Philibert of
Orme in xvi century ( 1782 - 1783 ). This achievement was
much admired, including Thomas Jefferson , then Minister
of the United States in Paris. On the same principle, the
two architects then built the Cloth Hall ( 1786 ,
destroyed in 1855 ). He was elected member of the
Academy of Fine Arts in 1829. ALS, no
date, 1p, approx. 4-1/2 x 7-1/4". VG........100-150
104.
[ART] Signed Eliane Thiollier Lithograph Village scene
lithograph signed in lower right in pencil and numbered
(212/275) in lower left in pencil by French artist Eliane Thiollier (1926-1989); vigorous and
vibrant colors. Thiollier attended school at the Ecole des
Beaus-Arts in Paris. By 1947, her work was exhibited in
several Parisian exhibits. She also went on to become
Secretary General of the Salon of the Young Painting and the
Salon of the Drawing and Watercolor. IMAGE APPROX. 12 x
18.5" plus margins. Slight matburn and top edge mounting
traces o/w VG.........100-150
105. [ART] George L. Rounds [1867-1921] American artist. Contrary to what AskArt says, Rounds was born in Vermont, not Sweden, and died in Chicago in 1921, not 1966. We were able to ascertain this from The Illinois Historical Art Project page. The mis-information on AskArt apparently also came from the same page although someone used the information for the artist appearing above Rounds. Took a while but we finally figured it out. Round's early death seems to explain the scarcity of his paintings as there are only about 3 or 4 auction records. Two oil paintings were offered years ago at 5000/8000 each but neither sold. Offered here is a rather nice signed watercolor contained in a great vintage Arts & Crafts picture frame. The frame could use some polish and has a few dings but it is in the original condition which is pretty good. Obviously this painting dates to 1921 or earlier. Not examined out of the frame but there are no apparent condition problems. The scans below show a reflection from the glass. Approx. 9-3/4 x 13-3/4".............600-800
106.
[ART] Richard
Huntington
(b. 1936) American painter,
printmaker, and writer, is Critic
Emeritus at The Buffalo News and has
written for High Performance
magazine, ARTnews, and Art New
England. Most recently, he was a
catalog essayist for the exhibition
Artpark: 1974–1984 at UB Art
Gallery, Center for the Arts; Forty:
The Sabres and the NHL at the
Albright-Knox Art Gallery; and
Duayne Hatchett, Form, Pattern, and
Invention, the catalogue for a
retrospective exhibition at the
Burchfield Penney Art Center,
Buffalo (2009). In 2007,
Huntington won the Associated Press
First Award for Criticism and
earlier, among a number of
residencies, served as visiting
critic at the Kennedy Center for the
Arts, Washington, D.C. From 1982 to
1985, he was Visual Arts Director at
Artpark in Lewiston, New York. He
has shown his art nationally and
internationally, with recent solo
exhibitions at the Castellani Art
Museum, Niagara University, New York
(2008–2009); the Albright-Knox
Collectors Gallery, Buffalo (2008);
and the JR Konsthallen, Linköping,
Sweden (2007). In 2010, The
Albright-Knox Art Gallery included
his work in the international
biennial Beyond/In Western New York
2010: Alternating Currents. In 2009,
The Carey Berkus Studio in San
Miguel de Allende, Mexico, included
his work in a group show
representing Mexican and American
artists. Huntington holds a
BFA from Syracuse University and a
Master of Art and Humanities from
the University at Buffalo. He
divides his time between Buffalo and
the town of San Miguel de Allende in
central Mexico. Original aquatint
etching, pencil signed and dated
1976, image 5-3/4 x 11-3/4" plus
wide margins. This was made
while Huntington was visting
artist-in-residence at the
Arnot Art Museum, Elmira, NY.
Rare!...........150-250
See
Huntington etching
107. Minot Judson Savage (1841-1918) American Unitarian minister and author. He was a director of the American Unitarian Association, and served on several councils and conferences. In 1896 he was granted an honorary doctor of divinity degree from Harvard University in 1896. Signed cabinet photograph, 4-1/4 x 6-1/2 in. VG.............40-60
108. Joseph Hergesheimer (1880
- 1954)prominent American writer of the early 20th century
known for his naturalistic novels of decadent life amongst the
very wealthy. Signed, inscribed 5x7" photo - "For thw Drake
Memorial Museum 1940." Photo by H.R.E. Phyfe. VG........50-75
109. H. V. Kaltenborn (1878 - 1965) American radio commentator. He was heard regularly on the radio for over 30 years, beginning with CBS in 1928. He was known for his highly precise diction, his ability to ad lib and his depth of knowledge of world affairs. Signed, inscribed 8x10 photo. Signed Jan. 1949 as indicated on verso. VG............50-75
110. Walt Whitman Rostow (1916-2003) American economist and political theorist. Prominent for his role in the shaping of Prominent for his role in the shaping of American policy in Southeast Asia during the 1960s, he was a staunch anti-communist, and was noted for a belief in the efficacy of capitalism and free enterprise. Rostow served as a major adviser on national security affairs under the Kennedy and Johnson administrations. Signed & inscribed 8x10 photo. VG...........40-60
111. [MASS] Paul Tsongas (1941-1997) US Senator from Massachusetts and a one-time candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination. SIGNED and inscribed to Wes, 8x10 photograph. M. Wesley Marans, the recipient was known for his collection of autographed photos, said to be one of the finest ever formed. VG.............40-60
112. [NY] Jacob
Javits (1904-1986) US Senator
from New York from 1957 to 1981. Signed & inscribed 8x10
photo. VG..............35-45
113. [MUSIC] Ross Lee Finney Jr. (1906-1997) American composer born in Wells, Minnesota who taught for many years at the University of Michigan. He studied with Nadia Boulanger, Edward Burlingame Hill, Alban Berg (from 1931-2) and Roger Sessions (in 1935). His students included Leslie Bassett, George Crumb, Burton Beerman, Roger Reynolds, William Albright, Donald Bohlen, Robert Ashley, Robert Morris, Richard Toensing, Stephen Chatman, Rolv Yttrehus, Robert Cogan, Roland Trogan, George Balch Wilson, Philip Krumm, and Donald Harris. According to the notes for the Composers Recordings, Inc. recording of Finney's second cello sonata (about 1953), Chromatic Fantasy In E for Violoncello Solo (1957) and second piano trio (1954), he received the Rome Prize in 1960 and the Brandeis Medal in 1968. He is quoted in those notes as having begun writing serial music from time to time beginning with his sixth string quartet (a work which uses serial principles but is "in E" on the score), his next work to be composed after the sonata. He wrote eight string quartets, four symphonies as well as other orchestral works, other chamber works and songs. SIGNED book [hardbound] from his personal library. The contents of the book is the music of Jos. Hayden. Finney signed inside on the front flyleaf, 1927. Minor expected wear to cover..........50-75
114.
[ART] Camillo Tinti
(c.1738-1796) Italian painter. He was born in Rome,
was employed by Gavin Hamilton to engrave some of the plates
for his Schola Itálica; among these were the following: The
Marriage of St. Catherine after Parmigianino; Meleager and
Atalanta after Polidoro da Caravaggio; and Christ on the
Mount of Olives after Giovanni Lanfranco. Original
engraving [1772], plate mark 9-1/2 x 12-1/4;
on thick paper 16-1/2 x 24-3/4". Except for some
minor soiling [would clear up] in very good
condition.............300-400
See
above
115. [ART] Cosmus Mogalli (1667-1730) Old Master from Florence, Italy. Original engraving early 18th century on thick laid paper, image approx. 13-3/4 x 10-1/2; paper size 17-1/2 x 18"................300-400
120. David Rockefeller
Jr. (b. 1941) is an American philanthropist and an active
participant in nonprofit and environmental areas. TLS, 1988, 1p,
to the actress Kitty Carlyle Hart [1910-2007] regarding her
becoming co-chairmanship of committee to honor Leonard
Bernstein's 70th birthday. VG SIGNED DAVID............25-35
121. [MUSIC] Carl Wendling [1875-1962] German violinist. Signature...........25-35
122. [OPERA] Ernestine Schumann-Heink [1861-1936] contralto. Signature...30-40
123. [OPERA] Elizabeth
Futral - American coloratura soprano who
has won acclaim throughout the United States as well as in
Europe, South America, and Japan. SIGNED, INSCRIBED 5X7
PHOTO....20-30
126. Edmund Clarence Stedman (1833-1908), American poet, critic, and essayist. A printed poem "FIN DE SIECLE", signed, 3pp. Removed from some publication. Attractive example.............25-35
127. [BALLET] Dame Beryl Grey (b.1927) English ballerina. She was the first western guest artist to dance with the Bolshoi Ballet (1957-1958), and to appear with the Peking Ballet and Shanghai Company (with a Chinese partner) in 1964. ALS, 1992, written on both sides of 5-3/4 x 8-1/4 sheet of her stationery. With envelope. Fine...........25-35
128. [FILM] Iris Adrian (1912-1994) American film actress. During the 1930s she specialised in playing glamorous gold-diggers and gangsters ' "molls", and played supporting roles in numerous features. She was considered a versatile actress, who could play drama or comedy, and she was also regarded as a capable dancer, dancing in a couple of films with George Raft. She also appeared on several radio programs, including serving as a regular on the Abbott and Costello Show. Signed, inscribed phptp, 8x10. VG......25-35
129. Shari Lewis (1933-1998) American ventriloquist, puppeteer, and children's television show host, most popular during the 1960s. She is best known as the original puppeteer of Lamb Chop. Signed/inscribed 8x10 photo...............25-35
130. [ART] Lowell Blair Nesbitt (1933-1993)
American painter, draughtsman, printmaker and sculptor. In 1958
the Baltimore Museum of Art hosted the first solo museum exhibit
that Nesbitt was to have in his lengthy career but it was in
1964 with Nesbitt's debut at the Corcoran Gallery of Art
(Museum) in Washington D.C. that the art world truly took notice
of his bold new style with this first public exhibition of the
botanical series of paintings, drawings and prints which was to
be the series of works that was to put Lowell Nesbitt on the map
of current art world fascinations. The vast array of botanical
works most likely would not have been created had it had not
been for the beckoning of fellow artist, Robert Indiana who, in
1962 after viewing some of Lowell Nesbitt's abstract paintings
drawings and prints suggested that he attempt to make a
conversion from the abstraction which Nesbitt's career had been
focused on pre-1962, to the style of realism. Nesbitt was often
classified as a Photorealist artist, though, he fought inclusion
with this group of artists throughout his career. Nesbitt
quickly established himself as an artist who could employ both
diversity of technique and subject matter while creating
paintings, drawings and prints using studio interiors, articles
of clothing, piles of shoes, x-ray figures (Nesbitt was the
first highly recognized artist to use this subject matter) ,
caverns, ruins, landscapes, flowers, groupings of fruits and
vegetables, and electronic components (he is credited for being
the first artist to use computer parts as subject matter for his
artwork). To honor Lowell Nesbitt's monumental contributions to
the art world, in 1980, the United States Postal Service issued
four stamps based on his floral paintings. He also served as the
official artist for the NASA space flights of Apollo 9 and
Apollo 13. Lowell Nesbitt was found dead in his New York studio
in 1993 at the age of 59. Police stated he died of natural
causes. Offered here is Nesbitt's Portfolio of three unframed
serigraphs, Iris Portfolio (White and Wine Iris, Brown and Gold
Iris, Pale Iris on White), 1980, each pencil signed and dated
''L. Nesbitt 1980'' lower right, each pencil numbered 173/250
lower left, sheets: 21''h x 14.75''w, contained in portfolio:
22.25''h x 17''w. VG. The scans showing below are from Iris but
a later numbered portfolio...............600-800
132. [FILM] Gene Tierney (1920-1991) American actress. Acclaimed as one of the great beauties of her day, she is best-remembered for her performance in the title role of Laura (1944) and her Academy Award-nominated performance for Best Actress in Leave Her to Heaven (1945). Signed 1982 FDC honoring the Barrymore Family of actors. Clean and most attractive............25-35
133. [ATOMIC BOMB] Tom Ferebee (1918-2000) was the bombardier aboard the B-29, Enola Gay, that dropped the atomic bomb, "Little Boy", on Hiroshima. CLIP SIGNATURE & he writes Bombardier below..........30-40
134. [THEATRE] George Robert Sims [1847-1922] English journalist, poet, dramatist, novelist and bon vivant. Signed photo, signed on the mount, Alfred Ellis & Wallery photograph. Approx. 6-1/2 8-3/4". VG...........50-75
135. [DANCE] Martha Graham (1894-1991) American dancer and choreographer regarded as one of the foremost pioneers of modern dance; widely considered one of the greatest artists of the 20th century. CLIP SIGNATURE...........40-60
136. William Dean Howells (1837 - 1920) American realist author and literary critic. He was known for the Christmas story "Christmas Every Day" and the novel The Rise of Silas Lapham. Clip Signature.....20-30
137. Wm. Tyler Page (1868-1942) best known for his authorship of the American's Creed. Today it also often comprises part of the Naturalization Ceremony for new Americans. SIGNED copy of "The America's Creed." 6x9 in. Boldly signed..............50-75
138. [FRANCE] Frantz Funck-Brentano [1862-1947] Luxembourgian-French historian and librarian. ALS, 1890, 1-1/4pp...........50-75
139. [CINEMA] Édouard Molinaro (b. 1928) is a French film director, actor. SIGNED & INSCRIBED sheet to which is mounted his picture.........20-30
140. [FRANCE] Jacques Marie Eugène Godefroy Cavaignac (1853-1905), French politician. He was Minister of War. In July 1898, he read in the chamber a document which definitely incriminated Captain Alfred Dreyfus. On August 30, however, he stated that this had been discovered to be a forgery by Colonel Henry , but he refused to concur with his colleagues in a revision of the Dreyfus prosecution, which was the logical outcome of his own exposure of the forgery. Resigning his portfolio, he continued to declare his conviction of Dreyfus's guilt, and joined the Nationalist group in the chamber, of which he became one of the leaders. ANS on both sides of his personal calling card. Very fine................50-75
141. [FRENCH CINEMA] JEAN TOULOUT [1885-1962] Fr. actor. ALS, no date, 1p.............35-45
142. [FRANCE] GEORGES SORIA - Fr. Communist dramatist, writer. Soria is a fine example of a writer whose theatrical aesthetic was seen to have lagged behind his philosophical and political views. TLS, 1960, 1p..........50-75
143. [FRANCE] CHarles MULLER [1877-1914] Fr. writer. ALS, n.d., 4 x 5 in. Not translated...........40-60
144. [FRANCE] Pierre-Gustave BRUNET [1807-1896] Fr. writer. 8-line ANS or ALS [?]written on 3-3/4 x 3-1/4 slip. Not translated....................40-60
145. [FRANCE] Mun, Albert de [1841-1914]. French politician. Founder of Circles of Catholic Workmen (1871); member of Chamber of Deputies (1876-78, 1881-93, 1894-1914); opponent (1905) of bill for separation of church and state. Among his books were La Loi des suspects (1900), Contre la séparation (1905), Ma vocation sociale (1908), and L' Heure décisive (1913). AUTOGRAPH NOTE UNSIGNED, 5+ lines on his personal card, 1894. Cover included. Fine............50-75
146. [FRANCE] Fortune du Boisgobey (1821-1891), French writer of fiction, whose real surname was Castille. He served in the army pay department in Algeria from 1844 to 1848, and extended his travels to the East. He made his literary debut in the Petit journal with a story entitled Deux comédiens (1868). With Le Forcat colonel (1872) he became one of the most popular feuilleton writers. His police stories, though not so convincing as those of Émile Gaboriau, with whom his name is generally associated, had a great circulation, and many of them have been translated into English. Brief ALS [1880], 1p....................80-120
147. [FRANCE] Gabriel Monod (1844-1912) French historian, the nephew of Adolphe Monod. In 1875 he founded the Revue Historique, which rapidly became a great authority on scientific education. Monod married Olga Herzen, daughter of Russian political thinker Alexander Herzen, in 1873. ALS, no year, written on both sides, 4x5 in. About the poet Pomairol.........50-75
French Geologist
148. Marcel Alexandre Bertrand [1847-1907] French geologist who was born in Paris. He was a student at the École Polytechnique, and beginning in 1869 he attended the Ecole des Mines de Paris. Beginning in 1877 he performed geological mapping studies of Provence, Jura Mountains and the Alps. In 1886 he became an instructor at the École Nationale Supérieure des Mines, and in 1896 was appointed a member of the Académie des sciences. He was the son of mathematician Joseph Louis François Bertrand [1822-1900]. Bertrand was a founder of modern tectonics. He is remembered for the orogenic "wave theory" of mountain-building and his introduction of the nappe hypothesis (nappe de charriage). His wave theory described a build-up of massive folds of earth taking place over successive geological eras, called the Caledonian, Hercynian and Alpine periods of orogeny. Later he added a fourth event called the Huronian orogeny, which took place in Precambrian time. ALS, 1894, 1p, 4-3/8 x 7 in. VG.............75-100
Originator of the Cannes Film Festival
149. [FRANCE] Philippe Erlanger [1903-1987] Fr. historian. At the end of the 1930s, shocked by the interference of the fascist governments of Italy and Germany in the selection of films for the Mostra del cinema di Venezia, Jean Zay, the French Minister of National Education, decided to create an international cinematographic festival in France, on the proposal of Philippe Erlanger and the support of the British and Americans. ALS, 1956, written on both sides to Robert Kemp, the French journalist and literary critic. Fine............75-100
150. [MUSIC] YVONNE ASTRUC [1889-1980]
violinist. Brief ALS, postmarked 1914, 1p, 4-1/4 x 5-5/8.
VG...........25-35
151. John James Ingalls
(183301900) American politician. He was born in Middleton,
Massachusetts, graduated from Williams College in 1855.
Foreshadowing his later reputation as a wit, his graduation
thesis, entitled Mummy Life, was a satire of college life. He
studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1857. Moving to
Kansas Territory, Ingalls settled in Atchison in 1860. He
joined the anti-slavery forces and worked to make Kansas a
free state. He was a member of the Wyandotte constitutional
convention in 1859 and is reputed to have coined the state
motto, Ad Astra per Aspera. When Kansas was
admitted to the Union in 1861, he became secretary of the
first state Senate and state senator in 1862. During the Civil
War he served as judge advocate in the Kansas militia. As an
editor of the Atchison newspaper, Freedom's Champion, for
three years, he won a national reputation for a series of
magazine articles. Elected to the U.S. Senate in 1873,
succeeding Samuel C. Pomeroy, Ingalls served for 18
years. In 1887 Ingalls was elected President pro tempore
of the Senate. Praised throughout his life for his keen
sarcasm and quick wit, John James Ingalls died in Las Vegas,
New Mexico on August 16, 1900. In 1905, the state of Kansas
donated a marble statue of Ingalls to the U.S. Capitol's
National Statuary Hall Collection. In 2011, Kansas had plans
to replace Ingalls with Amelia Earhart. Signed card, 3-3/8
x 2-1/4". VG...........40-60
152. [FRANCE] Jean Georges Lefranc de Pompignan [1715-1790] French clergyman, younger brother of Jean-Jacques Lefranc, Marquis de Pompignan. Jean Pompignan was the archbishop of Vienne against whose defence of the faith Voltaire launched the good-natured mockery of Les Lettres d'un Quaker . Elected to the Estates General, he passed over to the Liberal side, and led the 149 members of the clergy who united with the third estate to form the National Assembly. He was one of its first presidents, and was minister of public worship when the civil constitution was forced upon the clergy. ALS, don't see year, 1p, plus postmarked address leaf. VG...........100-150
153. [ART] Wilhelm
Beuermann (1937-2006) German painter,
printmaker and poet. Beuermann studied graphic design at the Art
School Hannover, deepened his studies at the École des
Beaux-Arts in Paris in the studio of J. Friedlander and at the
Hochschule der Künste Berlin with Prof. Bachmann and Prof.
Gonda. After a scholarship from the French Institute in 1962, he
worked as a freelance painter. In 1970 he became a member of the
German Artists League. Original signed ink drawing,
dated 1959, approx. 12 x 8-1/4". VG.........100-150
156. [FRANCE] Jean-Charles-Julien Luce Lancival (1764-1810) French poet and playwright
born in French Saint-Gobain ( Picardie ), France. Luce
Lancival was a brilliant student at Louis-le-Grand College and
was appointed professor of rhetoric at the college of Navarre
at age 22 ( 1786 ). The following year he left teaching
and took orders. He became noted for his talents as a
preacher. In the French Revolution, he broke his vows and
turned to theater. To 1797 , he was in charge of the
French literature during Prytanée former Collège
Louis-le-Grand . He remained a professor of rhetoric at the
imperial school at the time of reorganization of the
University. He was then called to the chair of Latin poetry at
the Sorbonne . In 1805 , he wrote his poem in six cantos
Achilles in Skyros, his best known work.
In the theater, Luce Lancival won his greatest success shortly
before his death, with his tragedy 'of Hector , shown in 1809
at the Comédie-French . On a subject taken from the Iliad ,
the piece caused a sensation by nature judged by the very
contemporary faithful to the spirit of ancient Greece.
Napoleon rewarded the author assigning him a pension of 6,000
French francs. His love of life, pushed to debauchery, was
famous in his time. He must have lost a leg, probably because
of diabetes, and carry a wooden leg. Despite this disability
and poor health, he gave himself with great dedication to the
teaching of literature and was an outstanding teacher. Rare
ALS, 1808, 1p, approx. 4.5 x 7.5".
Fine..........150-200
See letter
157. [CABINET] Hubert Work
(1860-1942) was a U.S. administrator and physician. He served as
the U.S. Postmaster General between from 1922 until 1923 during
the presidency of Warren G. Harding. He served as the U.S.
Secretary of the Interior from 1923 until 1928, during the
administration of President Calvin Coolidge. TLS,
1928, as Sec. of the Interior, 1928, 2pp., to the US senator
from Texas, Earle B. Mayfield. Good content about
leasing Osage Indian oil lands. One corner staple o/w
VG.........80-120
Page 1
Page 2
See his
portrait
158.
[CABINET] Ramsey Clark (b.
1927) American lawyer, activist and former public
official. He worked for the U.S. Department of Justice, which
included service as United States Attorney General from 1967
to 1969, under President Lyndon B. Johnson. He supervised the
drafting and played an important role in the passage of the
Voting Rights Act of 1965 and Civil Rights Act of 1968. Since
leaving public office Clark has led many progressive activism
campaigns, including opposition to the War on Terror, and he
has offered legal defense to controversial figures such as
Charles Taylor, Slobodan Milošević, Saddam Hussein, and Lyndon
LaRouche. Signed 1991 Special Cover honoring the
American flag. Fine condition........40-60
See above
159. [MUSIC] Dave
Brubeck (1920-2012) American jazz
pianist and composer, considered to be one of the foremost
exponents of cool jazz. He wrote a number of jazz standards,
including "In Your Own Sweet Way" and "The Duke". Brubeck's
style ranged from refined to bombastic, reflecting his mother's
attempts at classical training and his improvisational
skills. Signed 10x8 photo. VG..........75-100
160. Mortimer J. Adler (1902-2001) American philosopher, educator, and popular author. Signed 8x10 photo. VG..........25-35
See aboveOld Regime (Royal) Decrees Are Rare
162. [FRANCE] DECRET De La Convention Nationale, 28
June 1791, 3-pages, signed inprint Duport for the King,
7-1/2 x 9-1/2". Very fresh condition..........80-120
See front
163.
[JFK] Janet Travell (1901-1997)
American physician and medical researcher remembered as
President John F. Kennedy's personal physician and a researcher
of the concept of trigger points as a cause of musculoskeletal
referred pain. Signed 10x8 photograph postmarked first Day of
Issue Kennedy postage stamp. VG...........50-75
164. Melville
Ezra Ingalls (1842 - 1914), commonly
abbreviated M.E. Ingalls, was a Massachusetts state legislator
who went on to become president of the Cleveland, Cincinnati,
Chicago and St. Louis Railroad (the Big Four Railroad). Signed
cabinet photograph, 6.5 x 9". VG.........60-80
See photograph
165.
[MUSIC] Paul-Bernard Barroilhet
(1810-1871) French operatic baritone. He
began his career in Italy during the early 1830s, performing
under the name Paolo Barroilhet and making a name for
himself as an exceptional singer, particularly in Naples. He
returned to France in 1840 to join the roster of artists at
the Opéra National de Paris, where he performed under his
birth name. However, he left the Paris Opera in 1847 after
differences with the company's management. The by now
wealthy Bairrolhet elected to withdraw completely from the
stage and he found a new vocation as a painter and art
collector. He came out of retirement briefly for appearances
in Madrid in 1851–1852, performing Don Carlo in
Ernani. Barroilhet is best remembered today for
originating roles in several operas by Gaetano Donizetti and
Fromental Halévy. For Donizetti he created Eustachio de
Saint-Pierre in L'assedio di Calais (1836), the Lord Duke of
Nottingham in Roberto Devereux (1837), Alfonso XI of Castile
in La favorite (1840), and Camoëns in Dom Sebastien (1843).
The Halevy roles he created include King Lusignan in La
reine de Chypre (1841), the title role in the premiere of
Charles VI (1843) and Mirobolante in Le lazzarone, ou Le
bien vient en dormant (1844). Other world premières in
which he sang include Saverio Mercadante's La vestale
(Publio) and Elena da Feltre (Guido), Il Conte di Chalais by
Giuseppe Lillo, Richard en Palestine by Adolphe Adam and
Marie Stuart by Louis Niedermeyer. He also sang the
title-role in the pasticcio opera, Robert Bruce, in which
Niedermeyer had adapted music from various operas by
Rossini. ALS, no date, 1p, 5-1/4 x 8-1/4"............100-150
166.
FRANCE] LOPPIN DE
GEMEAUX - 1817 MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT
from the hand of Gemeaux. He was the famous Mayor of
Gemeaux. Identified as initialed - list of villages. He
was the very close friend of Voltaire and Rousseau. Written on
both sides, approx. 7x9". During the Napoleonic Wars,
invasion of German troops at Wurtemberg, this document concerns
requisited horses, forage, food etc. for their troops.
VG..............100-150
See document
167. [ITALY-FRANCE] Hyacinthe Serroni
(born in Rome 1617- died 1687 in Paris) Italian
ecclesiastical rights, and Intendant of the Navy for the
kingdom of France. It is bestowed in 1625 the abbey of
Saint-Nicolas de Rome by Pope Urban VIII , but
eventually will return to the Order of St. Dominic. He
arrived in France in 1645 , then a doctorate in
theology. From 1646 he became bishop 's Orange but must
return to the church of Minerva in Rome. He returned to
France in 1648 and became Vicar Apostolic of the
ecclesiastical province of Tarragona . After five years
of service to the diocese, the King appointed him
superintendent of the Navy and of the province of
Provence . It will then intendant of the army and
general visitors in Catalonia until the truce between
France and Spain . In 1660, he was appointed along with
Pierre de Marca , archbishop of Toulouse , to
participate in the Conference Ceret which should fix the
boundary between France and Spain, but has no separate
conclusion. On 12 November 1660 , he signed the Treaty
of Llívia as representative of Louis XIV , which are
discussed in detail the thirty-three villages of
Cerdanya , which should belong to France under the
Treaty of the Pyrenees . In 1661 he was appointed
bishop of Mende by the King. So he left his office in
Orange. Then, in 1676 , he obtained the bishopric 'of
Albi . In 1676 , the diocese was erected by Archbishop
Hyacinthe Serroni and is the first Archbishop of Albi,
until his death in 1687 . It is used in particular to
implement the decisions of the Council of Trent. From
1679, he convened a synod that brings together all the
clergy of his diocese. Synodal Orders are published in
the same year. To ensure the "holy reformation" and the
quality of its clergy, Serroni installs a seminar in
1679 in a house in the Bout-du-Pont in Albi. The
management is entrusted to the Jesuits. Manuscript
letter of document, 1660, mostly written on front
side, signed on verso. Approx. 9 x 12". VG.............150-250
Front
side
Back
side
His
portrait
168.
[MUSIC] Anton Schott (1846-1913)
German dramatic tenor. He was an army officer before turning
to a musical career. In 1871 he began his studies
with Agnes Schebest-Strauss, and by the end of the year had
already appeared at the Munich Opera. The following year saw
him engaged as leading lyric tenor of the Berlin Opera. In
1880 he made his London debut, in the title role of Rienzi;
two years later he went to Italy with Angelo Neumann's company
to appear in the works of Richard Wagner. He made his
American debut at the Metropolitan Opera on November 17, 1884,
singing the title role of Wagner's Tannhäuser; it marked
the beginning of Leopold Damrosch's first season of German
opera with the company. He remained with the company until
1887, and subsequently was heard in guest performances with
European and South American companies. He also gave concerts.
Schott died in 1913. ALS, 1886, 2pp., identified
as having great music and political content - although not
translated...............150-200
169.
[FILM] Rudy Vallée (1901-1986)
American
singer, actor,
bandleader,
and
entertainer.
He was one of
the first
modern pop
stars of the
teen idol
type. Signed
1946 bank
check made out
to the
Hollywood
Studio Club.
VG............50-75
170. [MUSIC] Johnny Green (1908-1989) American songwriter, composer, musical arranger, and conductor. His most famous song was one of his earliest, Body and Soul. He won Academy Awards for Easter Parade, An American in Paris, West Side Story, Oliver. He was a chairman of the music branch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, leading the orchestra through 17 of the Academy Award telecasts, and a producer of television specials. SIGNED, INSCRIBED 8X10 PHOTO, DATED 1981. VG............75-100
171. [TV] Sharon Gless (b. 1943)
is an American character actress of stage, film and
television, who is best known for her roles as Maggie Philbin
on Switch (1975–1978), as Sgt. Christine Cagney in the police
procedural drama series Cagney & Lacey (1982–1988), as
Debbie Novotny in the Showtime cable television series Queer
as Folk (2000–2005), and as Madeline Westen on Burn Notice
(2007–2013). Gless has won two Emmy Awards and has received 10
Emmy nominations, has been nominated seven times for the
Golden Globe (winning two in 1986 and 1991) and has received
her own Star on the Walk of Fame in 1995. Signed,
inscribed 8x10 photo. VG.............25-35
172.
Benjamin Helm Bristow
(1832-1896) American lawyer and Republican Party
politician who served as the first Solicitor General of the
United States and as a U.S. Treasury Secretary. As the United
States first Solicitor General, Bristow aided President
Ulysses S. Grant and Attorney General Amos T. Akerman vigorous
and thorough prosecution and destruction of the Ku Klux Klan
in the Reconstructed South. As a strong reformer,
Secretary Bristow was one of the most popular Grant Cabinet
members among other reformers in the nation. Secretary Bristow
was also behind the Resumption of Specie Act of 1875, that
helped stabilize the economy during the Panic of 1873.
During the Civil War in 1861 Bristow served in the Union
army and was promoted to Colonel. Wounded at the Battle
of Shiloh, Bristow recuperated and would be promoted to
Lieutenant Colonel. TLS, NYC, 1894, 1p, to
Adrian H. Joline regarding legal matter. VG............75-100
See letter
See his
portrait
173.
174. [FRANCE] Albert Caquot (1881-1976) considered as the "best living French
engineer" during half a century. He received the "Croix de
guerre 1914-1918 (France)" (military honor) and was Grand-croix
of the Légion d'Honneur (1951). He was a member of the French
Academy of Sciences from 1934 to 1976. His accomplishments are
so numerous that it is difficult to write a brief description.
Since the item offered here ia a signed photograph of an
aeronautical dirigible, we will concentrate on him as an
aeronautical engineer during the First and Second World Wars.
Albert Caquot's contributions to aeronautics are priceless, from
the design of the "Caquot dirigible" to the launching of
technical innovations at the new French Aviation Ministry, where
he created several Fluid Mechanics Institutes that still exist
today. Marcel Dassault , who was charged by Albert Caquot to
develop several major aeronautical projects at the beginning of
his career, wrote about him: "He was one of the best engineers
than aeronautics ever had. He was visionary and ahead of his
time. He led aeronautical innovations for forty years". As early
as 1901, already visionary, he performed his military service in
an airship unit of the French army. At the beginning of First
World War, he was mobilised with the 40e Compagnie d'Aérostiers
equipped with Drachen type airships as first lieutenant. In
1914, he designed a new sausage-shaped dirigible equipped with
three air-filled lobes spaced evenly around the tail as
stablizers, and moved the inner air balloonette from the rear to
the underside of the nose, separate from the main gas envelope.
The Caquot was able to hold in 90 km/h winds and remain
horizontal. During three years, France manufactured "Caquot
dirigibles" for all the allied forces, including English and
United States armies. The United States also manufactured nearly
a thousand "Caquot R balloons" in 1918-1919. This balloon gave
to France and its allies an advantage in military observation
which significantly contributed to the allies' supremacy in
aviation and eventually to the final victory. In January 1918,
Georges Clémenceau named him technical director of the entire
military aviation. In 1919, Albert Caquot proposed the creation
of the French aeronautical museum (today called Musée de l'Air
et de l'Espace, in Le Bourget). This museum is the oldest
aeronautical museum in the world. Signed
photograph [reprint of World
War I photo], signed top right by Albert Caquot WITH HIS
INITIALS. Approx. 9 x 12". Soft crease at top right corner
o/w VG.........80-120
175. W.B. Closson [1848-1926] American artist born in Thetford, Vermont. He moved to Boston and worked as an apprentice wood engraver with Samuel S. Kilburn. He studied drawing at the Lowell Institute, then went on to work for Harper's Magazine and various publishing houses in Boston. While in Boston, he shared a studio with painter George Fuller. Seventeen of his paintings are in the American Art collection at the Smithsonian Institution. He also has works on display at the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford and the Cleveland Museum of Art. Signed album page, dated Boston 1883......20-30
176. [CHIEF OF REVENUE AGENTS DURING WORLD WAR I] JOHN DONAHOE MURPHY (1885-1949). Lawman, Chief of revenue agents, U.S. Treasury, Washington, D. C., 1918. Murphy went on to serve as partner, Lewis, Murphy & Co.. accountants and tax consultants (1919-26); among his other duties. SCARCE SIGNED BANK CHECK, 1918, The Riggs National Bank, Washington, DC...........50-75
177.
[ART] Eugene-Andre Champollion (France,
1848-1901) ORIGINAL ETCHING after Georges Rochegrosse (France,
1859-1938), titled: LE BUTIN (THE BOOTY), c. 1893-95, image
approx. 8-3/4 x 11" plus wide clean margins. Done for 1893
World's Columbian Exposition. From 1893 to 1895 the Philadelphia
printer and publisher, George Barrie, was at work upon a large
and lavish series of original etchings and chromolithographs
detailing exhibits of the fine art from participating countries
at the World's Columbian Exposition. The original prints, such
as this fine example, were printed on either China or Japon
papers and were limited to an edition of only two hundred
impressions. Barrie hired some of the finest etchers of the time
to work on the series. Today these original etchings and
lithographs are collected not only for their important 1890's
style but for their superb technical accomplishments.
Impressions from these limited editions are as finely printed as
one can find. VG..........200-300
See The Booty
etching
178. Lily Pons (1898-1976) French-American soprano. Signature on stained 3x5 card.....25-35
179. [MUSIC] James Patrick Page OBE (b. 1944) English guitarist, songwriter, and record producer. He began his career as a studio session guitarist in London and was subsequently a member of The Yardbirds from 1966 to 1968, after which he founded the English rock band Led Zeppelin. Signed color 8x10 photo. VG.............75-100
180. [MUSIC] Ned Rorem (b. 1923) Pulitzer prize-winning American composer and diarist. He is best known and most praised for his song settings. CLIP SIGNATURE WITH SENTIMENT.......20-30
182. [FRANCE - ART] Gustave Mercier
(1858 Paris - 1898 died NY) French born etcher and
engraver, Mercier studied printmaking techniques under
Gaucherel, in Paris. He moved to New York around 1880 and was
regularly commissioned by Klackner and other major publishers
of fine art engravings. Original etching "Leve de Trouw!
[Drink to Fidelity!], after painting by Franz Hals,
plate signed, image 9-1/8 x 7", paper size 17.5 x 12.5".
Fine..........100-150
See
above
183. [FRANCE - ART] Alphonse Adolphe-Gery-Bichard (sometimes called Adolphe Bichard) (1841 - 1914) French painter and engraver. He was a student of Edmond Hédouin and especially Léon Gaucherel with whom he discovered the art of engraving. Gery-Bichard specializes in the reproduction of works of great masters ( Giorgione , Houdon , Chardin , Rude ...) that sometimes signs Adolphe Bichard, or more rarely A. Alphonse Bichard. During the years 1880-1890, noticed by Octave Uzanne , he worked intensively with illustrated editions of romantic and contemporary authors, including some curiosa, with designers like Merson , Duez or Georges Cain. Offered here is a finely detailed etching, title is "THE HOLY FAMILY', image 5.5 x 4.5; plate mark is 8 x 6.5; paper size 17.5 x 12.5. VG...........100-150
185. [FRANCE] Theatrical Contract, 17 April 1951,
for Noel Coward's play WEEKEND. Signed
by the adaptor [translated] Antoine
Bibesco and the French actress Andree Mery
(1876-1968). Two pages, set to expire 31 May 1952. Approx.
6-3/4 x 9-3/4". VG. Prince Antoine
Bibesco (1878 –
September 2, 1951) Romanian aristocrat, lawyer, diplomat
and writer. As a young man, his mother, Princess Hélène
Bibesco's celebrated Paris salon gave him the opportunity to
meet Charles Gounod, Claude Debussy, Camille Saint-Saëns,
Pierre Bonnard, Édouard Vuillard, Aristide Maillol, Anatole
France and Marcel Proust among many other notables. Both his
father and mother commissioned artworks and music (most
notably Edgar Degas and George Enescu) and Antoine continued
this family tradition, particularly through his friendship
with Vuillard. Marcel Proust became a lifelong friend and
shared a secret language in which Marcel was Lecram and the
Bibescos were Ocsebib. Antoine made a concerted effort to have
Proust's Du Côté de Chez Swann (in which, it is said, Bibesco
was the model for Robert de St. Loup) published by André Gide
and the Nouvelle Revue Française, but failed in that effort.
Toward the end of Proust's life, Bibesco, who was a great
raconteur, was an outside ear for the reclusive writer. Later
he published Letters of Marcel Proust to Antoine Bibesco.
Bibesco, though not a prolific writer, was the author of a
number of plays in French and had at least one American
success. In 1930 his play Ladies All was performed on
Broadway at the Morosco Theatre, running for 140 performances.
He also translated Weekend by Noël Coward and Le Domaine
by John Galsworthy into French. He
married Elizabeth Asquith, daughter of the former Prime
Minister ofr Great Britain. The marriage took place at St.
Margaret's, Westminster on April 29, 1919. It was the society
event of the year, attended by everyone from Queen Alexandra
to George Bernard Shaw. Apparently marriage did not change
Antoine's womanizing ways. Rebecca West (with whom he had a
short affair in 1927) called him "a boudoir athlete". While
attending a party at the French embassy in London and looking
around the room, West realized that every woman in attendance
had been his mistress at one time or another. Antoine
continued his diplomatic career in Washington, D.C.
(1920–1926) as Minister of the Romanian Legation (the present
Embassy of Romania in Washington, D.C. was first used as such
during his tenure) and in Madrid (1927–1931). In 1936, after
Romanian Prime Minister Gheorghe Tătărescu removed Nicolae
Titulescu as Foreign Minister and recalled nearly all
Romania's diplomats, Prince Bibesco had the unenviable
responsibility of reassuring England and France that Romania
was not slipping into the grip of fascism. The World War II
years were spent in Romania where his wife died (in 1945) and
when, after the war, his estates were confiscated by the
communists he left his country, never to return. Enid Bagnold,
in her autobiography, tells of unwittingly smuggling silver
across the English Channel for him after the war. He died in
1951, only a few months after signing this document,
and was buried in Paris. RARE! ..................200-300
186. "Gus" Arriola (1917-2008) Mexican-American comic strip cartoonist and animator, primarily known for the comic strip Gordo, which ran from 1941 through 1985. Signed 4 x 5-1/2 photo dated 2001......25-35
187. [FILM] Bruce Bennett (1906- 2007) American actor and Olympic silver medalist shot putter. He moved to Los Angeles in 1929 after being invited to compete for the Los Angeles Athletic Club and befriended actor Douglas Fairbanks Jr., who arranged a screen test for him at Paramount. In 1931, MGM, adapting author Edgar Rice Burroughs's popular Tarzan adventures for the screen, selected him to play the title character. Unfortunately, he broke his shoulder filming the 1931 football movie Touchdown, which also prevented his entry into the 1932 Olympics, still holding the world record for shot put. Swimming champion Johnny Weissmuller replaced him and became a major star. Bennett appeared in many films in the 1940s and early 1950s, including Sahara (1943) with Humphrey Bogart, Mildred Pierce (1945) with Joan Crawford, Nora Prentiss (1947) with Ann Sheridan, Dark Passage (1947) with Bogart and Lauren Bacall, The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948) with Bogart and Walter Huston, Mystery Street (1950), Sudden Fear (1952) with Joan Crawford and Gloria Grahame, and Strategic Air Command (1955) with James Stewart. Brief ALS, 2002, 1p, concerning his autobiography. VG................40-60
188. [CARTOON] JACK ELROD - known for his work on "Mark Trail" comic strip. Jack Elrod, who as a Boy Scout had met Dodd when the latter was a Scout leader, joined the Mark Trail team at its Atlanta, Georgia studio in 1950 as background artist (Agena). The strip's popularity grew through the mid-1960s, with Mark Trail appearing in nearly 500 newspapers through the North America Syndicate.. ALS, no date, 1p. Mentions Mark Trail........25-35
189. Sir Evelyn Wrench C.M.G., LL.D
(1882-1966) was editor of the Spectator magazine in Britain
between 1925 and 1932. On 18 May 1937 Wrench married Hylda
Henrietta Brooke (1879-1955), the daughter of Sir Victor
Brooke, Bt., and sister of Alan Brooke, 1st Viscount
Alanbrooke. In 1910, Sir Evelyn founded the Over-Seas League.
In 1918, he founded the international educational charity the
English-Speaking Union and in 1930, he founded the All
Peoples' Association, a voluntary organisation to foster
international amity. Wrench was knighted for his services.
TLS, 1955, 1p................40-60
190.
[ART] André Berne-Joffroy (1915-2007) Former Director of the
Museum of Modern Art in Paris, Iimportant art critic in France.
He was responsible for many of the important Paris exhibitions
of modern art during the 1950-1980 era. He is also credited with
the rediscovery of the Italian artist Michelangelo Caravaggio
[1571-1610], who had a formative influence on the Baroque school
of painting. Infamous while he lived, Caravaggio was forgotten
almost immediately after his death, and it was only in the 20th
century that his importance to the development of Western art
was rediscovered. Despite this, his influence on the new Baroque
style that eventually emerged from the ruins of Mannerism, was
profound. It can be seen directly or indirectly in the work of
Rubens, Jusepe de Ribera, Bernini, and Rembrandt , and artists
in the following generation heavily under his influence were
called the "Caravaggisti" or "Caravagesques", as well as
Tenebrists or "Tenebrosi" ("shadowists"). Andre Berne-Joffroy,
said of him: "What begins in the work of Caravaggio is, quite
simply, modern painting." Offered here are approx. 60 manuscript
& typed pages written by Berne-Joffroy [UNSIGNED]. He has
written on the front "l"Exposition Jean Dubuffet." Written in
French. Very rare! Excellent condition...........200-300
See Joffroy
191. [ART] CARROLL THAYER BERRY (1886-1978) Maine artist known as "THE DOWN EAST PRINTMAKER. Six charcoal drawings on one sheet, each approx. 2.25 x 3 in. Image areas very good. Smudging in margins. Unsigned...............100-150
192. [ART] Jeanette A. Stewart (b. 1867) American artist from Somersworth, she studied with William Merritt Chase & Charles Woodbury. Original pencil drawing, unsigned, dated Nov. 7. 1939. Approx. 5.5 x 8.5". She has written some notes on drawing which possibly indicates this was a prepatory study for a painting....... 75-100
Back side193. [ART] Edward
H. Potthast (1857-1927) American
Impressionist painter. He is known for his paintings of people
at leisure in Central Park, and on the beaches of New York and
New England. His work is included in many major museums in the
United States. Clip Signature, top corner missing.
About 4-3/4 x 2-1/4".........50-75
194. [ART] William
Holbrook Beard (1825-1900)
American painter. Beard was born in Painesville, Ohio. He
studied abroad, is associated with the Düsseldorf school of
painting, and in 1861 moved to New York City, where, in 1862, he
became a member of the National Academy of Design. Beard was a
prolific artist. His humorous treatment of bears, cats, dogs,
horses and monkeys, generally with some human occupation and
expression, usually satirical, gave him a great vogue at one
time, and his pictures were largely reproduced. Clip
Signature, about 3-3/4 x 3/4"...........25-35
195. [ART] Samuel
Colman (1832-1920) American painter,
interior designer, and writer, probably best remembered for his
paintings of the Hudson River. Clip Signature, about
3-3/4 x 3/4"...........25-35
196. George Shultz [b. 1920] Sec. Labor. SP, 8x10............20-30
197. [MUSIC] Licia
Albanese (b.1913)
distinguished Italian soprano. ISP, 8x10. Prominent corner
crease..............20-30
198. [ART] Carleton Wiggins [1848-1932] American landscape and cattle painter. He was born in Orange County, New York, and studied in New York at the National Academy of Design and with George Inness, and in Paris, and settled in New York. His landscape were executed in broad flowing lines, with a rich low-toned color scheme, and often contain cattle, solidly and realistically portrayed. Signed card, approx. 3-1/2 x 1-3/4". ...........30-40
201. ANDREW YOUNG (b.1932) U.S. civil rights advocate and politician.ISP, 8x10. VG.........20-30
202. [OPERA] SIR GERAINT EVANS (1922-1992 ) Welsh Opera Singer. After his service in WW2, the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden hired him. After starting in smaller roles he quickly progressed to perform Figaro in only his second season. Many other character baritone roles soon followed, and with them his increasing fame particularly in the roles of Falstaff, Don Pasquale, Figaro, Beckmesser, Leporello and Dulcamara. His achievements were acknowledged with a knighthood in 1969Another defining moment came in 1960 when Evans was asked to perform Figaro at La Scala in Milan, under the baton of the great Herbert von Karajan. In doing so, he became the first British singer to perform at La Scala in 35 years. TLS dtd 10/2/1990............25-35
203. [MUSIC] Ludwig Karpath
(1866-1936) Austrian writer on music. Karpath was
with numerous composers such as Johannes Brahms , Pietro
Mascagni , Giacomo Puccini , Gustav Mahler and his wife Alma ,
Max Reger and Siegfried and Cosima Wagner , as well as
musicians such as Arthur Nikisch , Hans Richter and Felix
Mottl friends. Strauss dedicated to him in 1924 to be Ballet
whipped cream. In several publications, he devoted himself to
these people as gourmet , he also published a cookbook.
ALS, 1920, written on verso of portrait postcard
of him, also signed on front. Pretty good condition for its
age.........60-80
Scan 1
Scan 2
204. [FILM] Luis Trenker (1892-1990)
German-language South Tyrolean (Austrian-Italian) film
director, architect, and actor. The style he had developed in
the thirties was not limited to nationalistic, folkloristic
and heroic clichès, however; his impersonation of a hungry,
downtrodden immigrant in depression era New York was regarded
as one of the seminal scenes for future Italian neorealism by
the likes of Roberto Rossellini. Signed vintage
postcard photo. VG...............40-60
See photo
205. Benjamin Franklin Bache (1801-1881) surgeon in the United States Navy before and during the Civil War. He was a great-grandson of the Revolutionary War statesman, Benjamin Franklin. Bache was born in Monticello, Virginia, graduating from Princeton University in 1819, and from the medical department of the University of Pennsylvania in 1823. He entered the Navy as an assistant surgeon in 1824, and in 1828 was promoted to the rank of surgeon. From 1838 to 1841 he served as fleet surgeon of the Mediterranean Squadron, simultaneously serving as professor of natural science at Kenyon College, Ohio. Bache was in charge of the Philadelphia Naval Asylum from 1845 to 1847. He then served as fleet surgeon of the Brazil Squadron from 1848 to 1860, and at the Naval Hospital in New York from 1850 to 1854, serving as director of the medical laboratory of the Brooklyn Navy Yard from 1855 to 1872. During the Civil War, the laboratory provided medical supplies to the Union army. Bache retired on February 1, 1868, and in 1871 was appointed medical director with rank of Commodore. DOCUMENT SIGNED, 1858, receipt for pay. Approx. 8 x 2-1/2". Excellent example.........50-75
206. [Signatures] mixed lot of signatures in various forms: [1] Josiah Flynt (1869-1907) Am. sociologist and author. Sig. card, 1901 [2] Charles P. Taft [1897-1983] Republican Party politician and the son of President William H. Taft. Signed card, 1936. Click to see Taft [3] Henry Paget, 2nd Marquess of Anglesey PC (1797-1869) styled Lord Paget 1812 and 1815 and Earl of Uxbridge between 1815 and 1854, was a British peer and Whig politician. He served as Lord Chamberlain of the Household between 1839 and 1841. CLIP SIGNATURE - soiled. [4] Delbert Mann [1920-2007] TV & film director. Sig/inscribed card. [5] George William Frederick Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon KG, GCB, PC (1800-1870) English diplomat and statesman. HE WAS BRITISH FOREIGN SECRETARY UNDER 4 PRIME MINISTERS. Signed card, 4 x 2.5 in. VG. [6] Admiral Maurice Frederick FitzHardinge Berkeley, 1st Baron FitzHardinge of Bristol, GCB PC, DL (1788-1867) was a former Royal Navy First Sea Lord and former First and Principal Naval Aide-de-Camp to Queen Victoria. CLOSELY CROPPED SIGNATURE. There is slight loss due to the crop. [7] Vincent Astor (1891-1959) businessman and philanthropist and a member of the prominent Astor family. He had a highly developed social conscience. He was 20 when his father died and having inherited a massive fortune, Vincent Astor dropped out of Harvard University . He set about to change the family image from that of miserly, aloof slum landlords who enjoyed the good life at the expense of others. CLIP SIGNATURE. [8] Andrew R. Forsyth [1858-1942] Scottish mathematician. Signature. [9] [BRITAIN] Graham Wallas [1858-1932]. English political scientist. Lecturer, London School of Economics (1895-1923); professor, U. of London (1914-23); member of Fabian Society (1886-1904); on London County Council (1904-07); known for contributions to development of empirical basis and scientific methods in social sciences. Author of Life of Francis Place (1898), Human Nature in Politics (1908), The Great Society (1914), The Art of Thought (1926). CLIP SIGNATURE. [10] Henry George Grey, 3rd Earl Grey (1802- 1894), known as Viscount Howick from 1807 until 1845, was an English statesman. He was the eldest son of Prime Minister Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey. In 1835 he entered Lord Melbourne's cabinet as Secretary at War, and effected some valuable administrative reforms, especially by suppressing malpractices detrimental to the troops in India. Signed undated address panel "Grey.".........100-150
207. Zane Grey [1872-1939] American author. Signed 1938 bank check........80-120
208. [FILM] Bob Hope [1903-2003] legendary comic entertainer, actor. Signed, inscribed 5x7 photo. VG.............40-60
209. [MUSIC] Noel Paul Stookey (b. 1937) singer-songwriter best known as "Paul" in the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary . He took the stage name "Paul" as part of the trio Peter, Paul, and Mary, but he has been known as Noel (his first name) otherwise, throughout his life. SIGNED, inscribed 8x10 photo. VG.............40-60
210. [MUSIC] Peter Yarrow (b.1938) American singer who found fame with the 1960s folk music trio Peter, Paul and Mary. Yarrow co-wrote (with Leonard Lipton) one of the group's most famous songs, "Puff, the Magic Dragon". He is also a political activist and lends his support to causes that range from opposition to the Vietnam war to the creation of Operation Respect. Signed, inscribed 4x5 photo. VG...........25-35
211. [MUSIC] John Gary (1932-1998) was an American singer and a technically accomplished vocalist. SIGNED CONTRACT, 1980, 1p, with Penn World Attractions.............35-45
212. [OPERA] Lucrezia Bori (1887-1960) celebrated Spanish operatic singer, a lyric soprano. TLS, THE METROPOLITAN OPERA GUILD, 1944, 1p, 4to. Fund raising form letter sent to members signed in ink by Bori and Elizabeth Holton. Mail folds............50-75
213. [MUSIC] Jack Jones [b. 1938] American jazz and pop singer. He was one of the most popular vocalists of the 1960s. Signed 1993 contract to appear in Dearborn, Michigan for $12,500. Jones signs with initials...........30-40
214. [MUSIC] Stanislaw Skrowaczewski (b. 1923) composer, conductor. SIGNED, inscribed 8x10 photo
pictured conducting, dated 1993. VG.........25-35
215. A. CLEVELAND HALL - American poet. Two AMS's. His poem "The Sea" signed and dated June 1891 and "The Year Grows Old" signed and dated Oct. 1890. Both are tipped into folders.............50-75
216. Two Manuscript Documents Signed relating to an 18th century Bass family in Virginia. First is a receipt dated 12/10/1795 and reading "Received in full of Archad Bass and Thomas Bass his father from the beginning of the world to this day. It is signed by Isaac Micaels (by his mark), approx. 8x3 in. The second document gives an accounting (in pounds, shillings and pence), "being the balance which I am due Alexander Bass for the rent of his plantation." It is signed by Wm. Goode and dated July 1, 1801. Approx. 6.5 x 4 in. G/VG..............35-45
217. [CONRAD, CHARLES M.] Conrad was Secretary of War under Fillmore. This lot includes two ALS's written by Anne H. Lloyd. As one of the letters is addressed to Hon. Charles M. Conrad in Washington and is written to "My precious Jean', and signed "Your loving mother", it appears that the writer was Conrad's mother-in-law. One letter,1p dated Sep. 5th 1852 to "My precious children" begins "I have news for you that will gladden our hearts and I trust fill you with thankfulness. Our beloved Nelson is with us. We are all happy and I trust thankful that after peril by land and by water he is brought to us safely in health. He was shipwrecked twice on his journey home and lost everything but the clothes on his back." The second letter is 3 full pages plus an integral address leaf. It is dated Nov. 24th 1857. It is written to "My precious Jean". It primarily consists of interesting family news. In part, "I knew you would feel a great deal as to the intelligence my last letter conveyed. I must reply to parts of yours. When our Heavenly Father afflicts us, we should ever remember that there is mercy in his judgments. Altho we see it not it is far more comfortable to feel that he does not willingly afflict his children and to say at all times "Tho he slay me yet will I trust him." More religious content follows.............40-60
218. BALILES, GERALD L. Governor of Virginia 1986-90. Two letters. The first dated January 29, 1981 as a member of the House of Delegates thanks addressee for a contribution to his campaign for Attorney General and briefly discussing the campaign. The second letter is dated Sept. 16, 1981 and on letterhead of his campaign organization. This letter is soliciting campaign funds and is signed "Jerry".........20-30
219. MOORE, ARCH A., JR. Governor of West Virginia 1969-77 and 85-89. He was also a Congressman 1957-69. As governor, he writes thanking a company for it contribution to the West Virginia Recovery Foundation. With a West Virginia lapel pin affixed. During World War II, He received a disfiguring wound in the jaw during fighting in Germany. Moore was left for dead for two days in a German farmer's beet field after 33 of the 36 members of his platoon died in battle . Very fine...........20-30
220. CAMPBELL, CARROLL A., JR. Governor of South Carolina 1987-95. Letter as Congressman dated April 11, 1983 to a constituent discussing his views of a number of important political issues..........20-30
221. BAILEY WILLIS (1857-1949), noted geologist; subject of an Argentine biography as a result of his surveys for a railroad across the Andes; a glacier wall in Mt. Rainier Park is named for him; son of Nathaniel Parker Willis, editor and writer. His papers are in the Huntington Library in Pasadena, CA. A collection of 3 letters - two ALS plus an LS - all to E. H. Frost re books and maps..............75-100
222. ARTISTS AND OTHERS - A page from a guest book signed by the distinguished guests at a dinner held on Feb. 26, 1909 - a charming custom of that era. Guests signing included (A) JAMES RENWICK BREVOORT (1832-1918), noted American landscape artist listed in nearly all standard biographical works. (B) JOHN C. TEN EYCK, son of the U. S. Senator from New Jersey (C) LAURA B. TEN EYCK. (D) AUGUSTUS LUKEMAN (1871-1935), American sculptor whose statues appear in many prominent places including the U.S. Capitol. (E) HENRIETTA W. LIVERMORE, writer and prominent Suffragette. (F) FLORENCE BREVOORT, wife of James Renwick Brevoort. (G) ETHEL WATT GRANT (1876-1940), American author and playwright; prolific writer. (H) PETER GEDDES GRANT, Ethel's husband. (H) G. HILTON SCRIBNER (1831-1910), prominent lawyer,state legislator and cabinet officer, corporate president, writer. (I) SARAH P. SCRIBNER, wife of G. Hilton Scribner. (J) MARGUERITE SCRIBNER FROST, artist, poet, short story writer, daughter of G. Hilton and Sarah P. Scribner. (K) EDWIN HUNT FROST, a gentleman farmer and husband of Marguerite. Dinner conversation must have been interesting! VG............60-80
223. EDMUND S. MUSKIE - U. S. Senator, VP candidate as Humphrey's running mate, Carter's Sec. of State. Warm LS as Senator 4/19/60 to 50-yr. Senate employee. Mounting traces on verso slighty show thru along right edge............20-30
224. SAM JONES - Hall of Fame basketball player with Boston Celtics. 2 signatures - one on a 3 x 5 card ("Kindest Regards"); the other on the faded program of a 1972 high school basketball luncheon. The program is badly faded; the signature is not..........25-35
225. JAMES A. FARLEY
[1888-1976] extremely influential American politician, Chairman
of the Democratic Party, Postmaster General under FDR. TLS dated
Dec. 21, 1972 as Chairman of the Board of The Coca Cola Export
Corporation. Friendly letter to correspondent who had sent a
"Tributes" booklet to be autographed. VG............30-40
226. [MARYLAND] George L. Radcliffe (1877- 1974) Democratic member of the United States Senate, representing the State of Maryland from 1935-1947. GROUP of 3 TLSs, 1939-1942, all 1p., to King V. Hostick, sending autograph...........40-60
227. [MARYLAND] Paul Sarbanes (b. 1933) a Democrat, is a former United States Senator who represented the state of Maryland. Sarbanes was the longest-serving senator in Maryland history, having served from 1977 until 2007. Group of 3 TLSs, 1977-80, 1p. each. To the President of a financial company, regarding various bills......40-60
228. [ART] Peter Grippe (1912 - 2002) American sculptor, printmaker, and painter. His "Monument to Hiroshima" series (1963) used found objects cast in bronze sculptures to evoke the chaotic humanity of the Japanese city after its incineration by atomic bomb. Other Grippe Surrealist sculptural works address less warlike themes, including that of city life. However, his expertise extended beyond sculpture to ink drawings, watercolor painting, and printmaking (intaglio). He joined and later directed Atelier 17, the intaglio studio founded in London and moved to New York at the beginning of World War II by its founder, Stanley William Hayter. Today, Grippe's 21 Etchings and Poems , a part of the permanent collection at the Davis Museum at Wellesley College in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is available as part of the museum's virtual collection. ALS, 1992, 1p. Plus signed & inscribed gallery exhibition brochure from 1991. Two pieces. VG..........50-75
229. [ART] Ricardo de los Ríos (1846-1929) this artist was born in Spain. He did a lot of work while he lived in Paris, France. Original etching, title: King Rene, image approx. 5.5 x 3.5" plus margins. Original tissue guard still attached. VG..............40-60
230. [ART] Robert Walker Macbeth (1848-1910) Scottish painter,
etcher and watercolourist, specialising in pastoral landscape
and the rustic genre. His The Cast Shoe was bought by the Chantrey Bequest in 1890, and
is now at Tate Britain. From 1871 Macbeth exhibited at the Royal
Academy, Royal Society of Portrait Painters, Grosvenor Gallery,
New Gallery and the Fine Art Society in London. There were also
exhibitions in the regions at the Royal Birmingham Society of
Artists in Birmingham, the Royal Scottish Academy in Edinburgh,
the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts, the Walker Art
Gallery in Liverpool and Manchester City Art Gallery. In the
same year (1871) Macbeth was made an associate of the Royal
Watercolour Society (RWS) becoming a full member in 1901. He
became a member of the Royal Society of Painter-Etchers and
Engravers (RE) in 1880, and an honorary member in 1909. In 1882
he was elected a member of the Royal Institute of Painters in
Water Colours (RI) and in 1883 was elected to be a member of the
Royal Institute of Oil Painters (ROI). In 1883 he was elected an
associate of the Royal Academy (RA), becoming a full member in
1903. Original
etching, signed in the plate [lower right], approx. 3-1/2 x
5-5/8" plus clean margins. Still has tissue guard showing
title "Die
Vernon at Judge Inglewood's." Of Macbeth's own design and
etched by him. Fine.............50-75
231. [ENGLAND] John Charles Villiers, 3rd Earl of Clarendon PC (1757-1838), styled The Honourable until 1824, was a British peer and Member of Parliament. He was elected to Parliament for the rotten borough of Old Sarum in 1784, a seat he held until 1790, and was admitted to the Privy Council in 1787. He later represented Dartmouth from 1790 to 1802, Tain Burghs from 1802 to 1805 and Queenborough from 1807 to 1812 and again from 1822 to 1824. He was ambassador to Portugal from 1808 to 1810. In 1824 he succeeded his elder brother in the earldom of Clarendon and entered the House of Lords. ALS, 1836, 1p, 4-1/2 x 7-1/4 in...............40-60
Click to see Clarendon
232. Rossiter Johnson (1840-1931) American author & editor. ALS, 1895, 1p........50-75
233. Max Ascoli (1898-1978) Italian Jewish intellectual and author, held the chair of Philosophy of Law at the University of Rome until he left Fascist Italy in 1932 to come to the United States on a Rockefeller Foundation scholarship. He was active in the Mazzini Society, an anti-fascist organization founded in 1939 by Italian intellectuals who had fled fascist Italy. The organization was named for Giuseppe Mazzini, a patriot prominent in the move for unification of Italy after the defeat of Napoleon. The Society was dedicated to informing Americans about conditions in Italy. Offered here is an original vintage photograph Signed by Ascoli. 8 x 10". Not fine but in very good condition. Here is a case where the photographer is far more valuable than the subject signing. This photograph is by Elliott Erwitt - Magnum Photos Inc., NYC [credit on verso]. Elliott Erwitt (b. 26 July 1928 Paris, France) is an advertising and documentary photographer known for his black and white candid shots of ironic and absurd situations within everyday settings -- the master of the "decisive moment". In 1939, at the age of ten, Erwitt's family, of French origin, emigrated to the United States. Erwitt studied photography and filmmaking at the Los Angeles City College and the New School for Social Research, finishing his education in 1950. Erwitt served as a photographer's assistant in the 1950's in the United States Army while stationed in France and Germany. Erwitt was influenced by his meeting the famous photographers, Edward Steichen, Robert Capa and Roy Stryker. Stryker, the former Director of the Farm Security Administration's photography department, hired Erwitt to work on a photography project for the Standard Oil Company. Erwitt then began a freelance photographer career and produced work for Collier's, Look, Life and Holiday magazines. Joining the Magnum Photos agency in 1953 allowed Erwitt to shoot photography projects around the world. Since the 1970s, he has devoted much of his energy toward movies. His feature films, television commercials, and documentary films include "Arthur Penn: the Director" (1970), Beauty Knows No Pain (1971), Red, White and Bluegrass (1973) and the prize-winning Glassmakers of Herat, Afghanistan (1977). He was, as well, credited as Camera Operator for "Gimme Shelter" (1970), Still Photographer for "Bob Dylan: No Direction Home" (2005), and provided Addition Photography for "Get Yer Ya Ya's Out (2009). Notable photographs include: * Streetlevel shot comparing the size of a woman's feet to a sweatered chihuahua / * USSR, Russia, Moscow, Nikita Khrushchev and Richard Nixon, 1959 - Powerful Cold War image in which Nixon is poking his index finger at Khrushchev's suit lapel. VERY conservative estimate............300-400
234. [MEDICINE] Madeleine Brès (1842-1921) the first French female to get a degree of doctor of medicine. At age 8 she began following her father to work at the hospital in Nimes. A nun took affection and showing her a few minor procedures, such as preparing tea and poultice. As was customary at the time, she married very young, fifteen years and takes the name of Brès. In 1866, she appeared before the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine of Paris, Charles Adolphe Würtz and requested permission to enroll in medicine. This he said he would do, but she needed a bachelor's degree, which she received three years later. During the war between France and Germany, while a widow and mother of three children, she practices at the Mercy Hospital. On June 3, 1875, then age 33, she obtained her degree of doctor of medicine. During her career, she serves as a professor of health and education including the directors of kindergartens in the city of Paris. She leads the journal Health of Women and Children and is the author of several books on child care. She died Nov. 30, 1921 in Montrouge, in poverty. Brief ALS, nd, 1p. Light staining in one area o/w VG. Not translated.............150-250
235. [FRANCE] Frederic
Lock (1813-1876) French historian; wrote
about Joan of Arc. ALS, Paris, 1873, 1p, 5-1/4 x 8".
VG.......60-80
See letter
236. [CIVIL WAR - OHIO] Adoniram Judson Warner (1834-1910) U.S. Representative from Ohio and a
general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He
was commissioned captain in the Tenth Pennsylvania Reserves
July 21, 1861, lieutenant colonel May 14, 1862, colonel April
25, 1863, and colonel of the Veteran Reserve Corps November
15, 1863. He was brevetted brigadier general March 13, 1865. DS, 1867, 1p, approx. 8.5 x 7". Agreement to purchase land from Theobald
Baeshor of Fearing Township, Washington County, Ohio, by the
Marietta and Pittsburgh Railroad Co, signed A.J. Warner, Right
of Way Agent. VG.......75-100
237. Joan Rivers
(b. 1933) American comedian. Signed, inscribed 8x10 photo.
VG...........25-35
238. [THEATRE] GERALD SAVORY [1909-1996]
English
playwright and screenwriter specialising in comedies. His
earliest work in the film industry was as a dialogue writer for
director Alfred Hitchcock's Young and Innocent (1937).
He spent some time in the United States in the 1940s writing
for film and television and became an American citizen.
From 1964 to 1965 he was writer, producer and production manager
for Granada Television, producing five episodes of ITV
Play of the Week; adapting Saki, J.B. Priestley, Noël Coward and
Tennessee Williams for television. He then joined the BBC first
as then Head of Serials, then Head of Plays. He notably produced
five episodes of the thoroughly panned Churchill's People
(1975–76) and six of the eight episodes of Love in a Cold
Climate for Thames Television in 1980. TLS, San
Francisco, c. 1930s, 1p, 8vo. Mentions two of his plays: UPPER
BIRTH and LOVE WENT A-RIDING. To Roland Young, the noted actor
who played Topper.............50-75
239. [CZARIST RUSSIA] original 1908 bond for 189 Rubles [20 pounds Sterling] issued by the City of Moscow in 1908. Text in Russian and English. An attractive vignette at the top of a knight slaying a Dragon. Approx. 11 x 16". VG.........100-150
See Czarist Bond
240. [THEATRE] Hermann
Vezin (1829-1910) was an actor, born in
Philadelphia, and educated at the University of Pennsylvania. He
went to England at York and obtained and engagement there in
1850. His London début was made at the Princess's Theatre in
1852. Most of his acting was performed in England. He acted in
Dr. Davey (1866); Man o' Airlie (1867); Son of the Soil (1872);
As You Like It (1875); Daniel Druce, which ran for one hundred
and six times at the Haymarket (1876); and Olivia (1878). He
became known as a teacher of elocution and as a writer. Mary
Mannering was one of his pupils. Vezin went to York, England and
obtained an engagement there in 1850. His London début was made
at the Princess's Theatre, London in 1852. He married the
Australian actress Mrs Charles Young. Most of Vezin's acting
career took place in England. He played in Dr. Davey (1866); Man
o' Airlie (1867); the successful The Turn of the Tide by F. C.
Burnand (1869), Son of the Soil (1872); As You Like It (1875);
W. S. Gilbert's Dan'l Druce, Blacksmith, which ran for one
hundred and nineteen performances at the Haymarket Theatre
(1876, also a revival in 1884); and Olivia (1878). ALS,
Strand [England], 1896, 1p. VG...........25-35
241. [ART] DOUGLAS VOLK [1856-1935] AMERICAN ARTIST. Douglas was born to be an artist. His father was the famous sculptor Leonard Wells Volk and his mother Emily Barlow Volk was counsin to Senator Steven Douglas. At a young age Douglas showed an ability to draw and was taken seriously later studying with George Inness, and at age 14 took classes at the Accademia San Luca in Italy. In 1873 Volk went to Paris to study at Ecole des Beaux Arts with the Master Jean-Leon Gerome. When he returned to the U.S. he began teaching at The Cooper Institute in New York and in 1886 was founder of the Minneapolis School Of Fine Art. In 1893 Volk was chosen for the selection committee at the Columbian Expo where he exhibited three paintings and the the gold medal, his first major award. In 1899 the National Academy granted him membership. His paintings hang in many important collections including the Metropolitan Museum in NY. Douglas Volk first ventured into Lincoln portraiture in 1908, and that canvas, reworked in 1917, eventually found its way into the National Gallery of Art. It also achieved a kind of anonymous familiarity between 1954 and 1968, when it was featured on the regular four-cent U.S. postage stamp. When in 1860, Lincoln sat in Leonard Volk's studio, a liittle child was running in and out. The great man took him on his knee and asked his name. It was Douglas. It was this boy, long grown to manhood who was the paint one of the most famous portraits of Lincoln. One of his Lincoln portraits hangs in the Lincoln Bedroom in The White House. Collection of 15 signed bank checks, dating 1906-1921...........200-300
242. [ENGALND] Reginald Baliol Brett, 2nd Viscount Esher, GCVO, KCB, PC, DL (1852-1930) historian and Liberal politician in the United Kingdom. In 1901, Lord Esher was appointed a deputy lieutenant of Berkshire and became Deputy Constable and Lieutenant-Governor of Windsor Castle, and remained close to the royal family until his death. During this period, he helped edit Queen Victoria's papers, publishing a work called Correspondence of Queen Victoria (1907). Behind the scenes, he influenced many of the pre-World War I reforms carried out by the Liberal governments of Henry Campbell-Bannerman and Herbert Henry Asquith. He was a member of Lord Elgin's South African War Commission, which investigated Britain's near-failure in the Boer War, and chaired the War Office Reconstitution Committee, which recommended radical reform of the British Army. He was offered many public offices, including the Viceroyalty of India and the Secretaryship for War, but declined, accepting instead an appointment to the Privy Council in 1922. In 1928 he became Constable and Governor of Windsor Castle, an office he held until his death in 1930. HE SUPERINTENDED QUEEN VICTORIA'S FUNERAL [1901], AND THE CORONATION OF EDWARD VII [1902]. ALS, Hotel Metropole, Brighton, Oct. 1890, 1p, 4.5 x 7 in. To the secretary. "Fine out for me when you can whether the Queen's Bench Masters have any rules drawn up as to the Taxation of costs tho' not published. VG.......75-100
243. Vicente Blasco
Ibanez (1867-1928) best-selling
Spanish novelist in various genres whose most widespread and
lasting fame in the English-speaking world is from Hollywood
films adapted from his works. Signed card mounted next to his
personal calling card on which he has written 2 words, all
mounted below his picture. He wrote The Four Horsemen of the
Apocalypse. Slightly soiled......100-150
244. [FRANCE] Albert Delpit [1849-1893] Fr. writer. ALS, no yr., 2-1/2 pp, 5x8 in. VG. Speaks of his novel and play..........75-100
245. [BRITISH NAVAL] Admiral Sir Edward Pellew, 1st Viscount Exmouth, GCB (1757-1833) British naval officer. He fought during the American War of Independence, the French Revolutionary, and the Napoleonic Wars. Pellew is remembered as an officer and a gentleman of great courage and leadership. Under the command of Captain Philemon Pownoll, he took General John Burgoyne to America in the spring of 1776. In October Pellew, together with another midshipman, Brown, was detached, under Lieutenant Dacres, for service in the Carleton tender on Lake Champlain. During the Battle of Valcour Island on 11 October, Dacres and Brown were both severely wounded, and the command devolved on Pellew, who, by his personal gallantry, extricated the vessel from a position of great danger. As a reward for his service he was immediately appointed to command the Carleton. In December Lord Howe wrote, promising him a commission as lieutenant when he could reach New York, and in the following January Lord Sandwich wrote promising to promote him when he came to England. In the summer of 1777 Pellew, with a small party of seamen, was attached to the army under Burgoyne, was present in the fighting at Saratoga , where his youngest brother, John, was killed. He, together with the rest of the force, was taken prisoner. After the surrender of General Burgoyne at Saratoga, he was repatriated. SIGNATURE "Exmouth" 1825 clipped from letter, still with red wax seal intact. 3x4 in. Nice example.............75-100
246. Francis G. Peabody (1847-1936) a minister and professor of theology at Harvard University. He authored many books. ALS, 1901, 1p, 4-3/4 x 7-3/4". VG..........40-60
247. Alexander, Crown Prince
of Yugoslavia (b.1945) is the claimant to the throne
of Serbia . At the time of his birth, his father was the King of
Yugoslavia, making him Yugoslavia's last crown prince. With the
formation of a communist republic and the subsequent
disintegration of the state of Yugoslavia, Alexander is now
claimant to the throne of Serbia. Serbia is currently a
republic. Alexander is the only child of Peter II, the last king
of Yugoslavia. Signed color 8x10 photo. VG...............35-45
248. Jno. Treat Irving, Jr. - in 1833 he, only 20 years old, set off
west in the footsteps of his famous uncle, Washington Irving.
His book "Indian Sketches" chronicles his experiences traversing
the prairie and living among the Pawnees, Otoes, and other
Indian tribes. CLIP SIGNATURE
mounted......20-30
249. [LAW] Roger Minott Sherman (1773-1844) brother of the distinguished Roger Sherman. After graduation he began the study of law in Windsor, under the direction of the Honorable Oliver Ellsworth, and at the same time taught an academy. After about two years he removed to the Litchfield Law School, where he continued his studies with the Honorable Tapping Reeve, while teaching a common school. In February, 1795, he was elected a tutor at Yale College, and on March 12 began his duties succeeding James Gould, of the Class of 1791, in the instruction of the sophomore (2nd year) class, and at the same time continuing the study of law with the Roger Sherman's son-in-law, Honorable Simeon Baldwin (Yale 1781). He united with the church in Yale College by profession of his faith on May 1, 1796, and ever after made the advancement of the interests of religion a prime object. His eminence in his profession was early acknowledged, and his influence exerted in other relations. He represented the town in the General Assembly in the two sessions of 1798. It is believed that he argued more causes than any other lawyer who practiced in Connecticut during the first half of the nineteenth century. He did comparatively little office-business, but devoted his time to the trial of causes in court, and he also for more than twenty-five years attended the Legislature as an advocate in cases pending before that body. He was deeply interested in the administration of justice as provided for by legislative enactment, and many of the statutes of the State in the Department of municipal law during his active life were drawn up and their passage procured by him. In 1814, he was elected to the Connecticut Governor's Council, and continued in that office until May, 1818, when the constitution of the State was altered. During this time he declined a nomination to the United States Congress. In 1814, he was appointed a delegate to the Hartford Convention , in the proceedings of which he took an active part. He had been actively interested also in the steps preliminary to the call of the Convention, and was the author of the Report to the Connecticut Legislature, of the Committee which had recommended the appointment of delegates. After the death of Yale College President Timothy Dwight in 1817, he was considered by some as a candidate for the presidency of Yale. There is no doubt that Mr. Sherman's rank as a lawyer was among the very first in the country, --to be compared with that of Jeremiah Mason and Daniel Webster. CLIP SIGNATURE WITH SENTIMENT. ............25-35
250. WINTON M. BLOUNT [1921-2002] Postmaster General under Nixon. Typed Letter Signed, May 17, 1968, as president of Chamber of Commerce of the US, welcoming a new member. VG.............25-35
251. Enid, Lady Jones (1889-1981) known by her
maiden name as Enid Bagnold, was a British author and
playwright, best known for the 1935 story National Velvet
which was filmed in 1944 with Elizabeth Taylor. CLIP
SIGNATURE..............25-35
252. Carlos P. Romulo [1899-1985] Filipino diplomat. He had served with General Douglas MacArthur in the Pacific, was Ambassador to the United States, and became the first Asian to win the Pulitzer Prize in Correspondence in 1942. Signature mounted with Philippines stamp......25-35
253. [GOLF] Gene Littler (b. 1930) is an American golfer. Signed, inscribed slip......15-20
254. [SOUTH AFRICA] Alan Paton (1903-1988) South African writer and social reformer. As a teacher he developed a keen interest in the social and racial problems of South Africa. Paton received great critical and popular acclaim for his first novel, Cry, the Beloved Country (1948), which is distinguished for its compassionate treatment of those caught up in the racial conflicts of South Africa. SIGNATURE accompanied by dust jacket for his book "Cry, the Beloved Country.".............50-75
255. [THEATRE] Eileen Heckart (1919-2001) American actress of stage, screen,
and television. SHE WON 1972 ACADEMY AWARD FOR "Butterflies Are
Free." Signed [on cover] platbill program for the play "Eleanor
Roosevelt" at the Studebaker Theatre, 1976...........25-35
256. [MUSIC] Mark Hambourg (1879-1960) distinguished Russian-British concert pianist, among the most famous of his age. Signed postcard photo, dated 1910. Signed partly in dark area........50-75
257. [POLITICS] mixed lot of signatutes in various forms: [1] Giles Waldo Hotchkiss (1815-1878) U.S. Representative from New York during the American Civil War. Signature. VG. [2] DONLEY, Joseph Benton [1838-1917] Representative from Pennsylvania, entered the Union Army as a captain in the Eighty-third Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry, in 1862 and served throughout the war. SIGNATURE. [3]WOODWARD, George Washington [1809-1875] Representative from Pennsylvania; nominated in 1845 by President Polk a Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States but was not confirmed by the Senate. SIGNATURE. [4] ARMSTRONG, William Hepburn [1824-1919] Representative from Pennsylvania. SIGNATURE. [5] Everett Sanders (1882-1950) was an American political figure. He was secretary to President Calvin Coolidge and chairman of the Republican National Committee. SIGNED 3X5 CARD. [6] TALLMADGE, Nathaniel Pitcher, a Senator from New York; born in Chatham, Columbia County, N.Y., February 8, 1795; graduated from Union College, Schenectady, N.Y., in 1815; studied law; admitted to the bar in 1818 and commenced practice in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; member, State assembly 1828; member, State senate 1830-1833; elected as a Jacksonian to the United States Senate in 1833; reelected as a Democrat in 1839, and served from March 4, 1833, to June 17, 1844, when he resigned, having been appointed by President John Tyler to be Governor of Wisconsin Territory, with residence in Fond du Lac; served as Governor of Wisconsin Territory until his removal from office in May 1845; devoted himself to writing religious tracts; died in Battle Creek, Mich., November 2, 1864; interment in Rienzi Cemetery, Fond du Lac, Wis. CLIP SIGNATURE [quite foxed]. [7] album page signed on both sides by: SOUTHWICK, George Newell, (1863 - 1912) NY; BODINE, Robert Nall, (1837 - 1914) Mo; BURLEIGH, Edwin Chick, (1843 - 1916) US senator, congressman & Gov. of Maine. Signed on other side by: SUTHERLAND, Roderick Dhu, (1862 - 1915) Neb.; VANDIVER, Willard Duncan, (1854 - 1932) Mo.; STEPHENS, John Hall, (1847 - 1924) Texas. VG. [8]JAMES J. DAVIS (1873-1947) American steel worker and Republican Party politician in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He served as U.S. Secretary of Labor and represented Pennsylvania in the United States Senate. He was also known by the nicknames of the "Iron Puddler" and "Puddler Jim." Typewritten Manuscript Signed, 1p. Re: the home is the basis of civilization as we have known it. Clean. Click to see Davis [9]FISHER, John [1806-1882] Representative from New York. SIGNATURE. [10] Omar D. Conger [1818-1898] U.S. Representative and U.S. Senator from Michigan. He was a member of the State military board during the Civil War, holding the rank of colonel. Senator Conger is the namesake for Fort Conger, the pioneering Arctic outpost established by Augustus Greeley's 1881 expedition and named by the explorer in gratitude for the senator's support. SIGNATURE ON ALBUM PAGE. See signature [11] McCARTY, Andrew Zimmerman [1808-1879] Representative from New York. SIGNATURE. [12] [PENN] nice clean album page signed by 2 Penn. congressmen: MORRELL, Daniel Johnson, (1821 - 1885); TOWNSEND, Washington, (1813 - 1894). Both are large clean signatures. [13] SHOBER, Francis Edwin [1831-1896] Representative from North Carolina. SIGNATURE. [14] Charles Benjamin Farwell (1823 - 1903) U.S. Representative and Senator from Illinois. Clip Signature. [15] Gustavus Adolphus Finkelnburg (1837-1908) nineteenth century politician, lawyer and judge from Missouri. Born near Cologne, Germany, Finkelnburg immigrated to the United States with his parents in 1848, settling in St. Charles, Missouri. During the Civil War, Finkelnburg served as a private in the Union Army and was a member of the Missouri House of Representatives from 1864 to 1868, serving as speaker pro tempore in 1868. He was elected a Republican and later reelected a Liberal Republican to the United States House of Representatives in 1868, serving from 1869 to 1873. Finkelnburg was appointed judge of the eastern district of Missouri by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1905, serving until 1907. CLIP SIGNATURE, mounted. [16] Jacob Hart Ela (1820- 1884) U.S. Representative from New Hampshire. SIGNATURE, Rochester, NH, on album page. [17] Ossian Ray (1835- 1892) United States Representative from New Hampshire. SIGNATURE, Lancaster, NH...............100-150
259. [VERMONT] Benj. Swan (1762-1839) an
interesting Vermont person. Known as Major Ben Swan, was born
in Worcester, Mass. At Worcester and in Boston, Benjamin
received a most thorough mercantile education in the house of
Messrs. Samuel & Stephen Salisbury, a firm whose standing
and credit for a series of years gave them the highest
reputation in the commercial community, both in Europe and
America. Mr. Swan was for some time in a mercantile house in
Montreal, where he became quite thoroughly versed in the
French language, then more generally spoken in Canada. In 1791
he began business in Woodstock, Vermont, in connection with
the Chandlers. In the general theory and the various details
of the business of a merchant he was probably the
best-educated man in Vermont. His unvarying rectitude in all
his affairs won for him the confidence of every one, while his
cheerful manners and the good-humor with which he enlivened
his various business transactions made him a favorite with all
classes of the community. After Mr. Swan retired from
mercantile pursuits, he sustained a variety of offices and
trusts. For many years he was the principal officiating
magistrate in Woodstock, and in the numerous trials of cases
which came before him the parties rarely, if ever, resorted to
a jury. He was the first postmaster in this town [Woodstock].
In 1796, on the resignation of General Morris of the office of
county clerk, Mr. Swan was appointed to that place, and from
that time to his death, a period of forty-three years,
retained the position of clerk of the Supreme and County
Courts. In the year 1800 he was appointed by the legislature
treasurer of the State, and thenceforward, for thirty-two
years, the freemen of Vermont honored themselves and reflected
honor upon him by electing him annually to that office, and
generally without opposition. For a large portion of the time
during which he served as treasurer, while banks were still scarce, and poor at that,
he acted as a kind of general banker, to whom all classes
of people resorted who were wishing to borrow, for an
emergency, a moderate sum of money. The following is
an instance among many that might be mentioned. When Zadock
Thompson was ready to have his first Gazetteer printed, he
needed money to run the paper. This was to be made at Wells
River. His father said he would go to Benjamin Swan and see if
he could raise the money from him. When he mentioned the
matter to Major Swan, and asked if he could do the favor, the
major answered, " Yes, yes, hum-m-m," and sat down and wrote
to the paper-maker thus: "Mr. Thompson wishes to buy
fifty dollars' worth of paper for his Gazetteer, for which he
shall be good. "Benjamin Swan." Many of the loans, however,
which Mr. Swan made in his function of general banker, proved
detrimental to bis pocket, if not to his peace of mind. After
his death there was found on the upper shelf of the bookcase
in his office a long row of files of notes, embracing many
thousand dollars in value, all outlawed, or otherwise wholly
worthless, &emdash; notes taken for sums of money lent to
people in needy circumstances living in the neighborhood, to
young men going West, and to various classes of people who
called on this patient and forbearing man for help out of some
difficulty. From this fact it would appear that the words of
Scripture, "from him that would borrow of thee, turn not thou
away," Mr. Swan regarded more in the light of a rule to live
by than as merely a piece of fine sentiment. No man was ever
more highly esteemed by the people of this State of Vermont
than Major Benjamin Swan, and no man was ever more deserving
of such esteem. Yet, notwithstanding the regard in which he
was held, and the universal deference paid to him, in his
deportment and in his heart he was a man of great modesty and
humility. This was in keeping with the kind and benevolent
spirit he exercised towards all classes of people with whom he
came in contact, whether in business affairs or in the private
walks of life. Offered here is a State
of Vermont, legal writ, 1811, signed twice on the front and
once on the verso. Approx. 7-3/4 x 12-3/4". VG............50-75
260. William Vann Rogers, generally known as Will Rogers, Jr. [1911-1993], was the son of legendary humorist Will Rogers [1879-1935] and his wife, the former Betty Blake [1879-1944]. He was a Democratic Congressman from California from January 3, 1943 until May 23, 1944, when he resigned to return to the United States Army. Rogers had several other careers, notably as a newspaper owner/publisher, an actor, writer, and a political commentator. Signature in return address clipped from envelope.....20-30
261. Ossie Davis (1917-2005) American film actor, director, poet, playwright, writer, and social activist. Clip Signature.
262. [WISC.] Warren P. Knowles (1908-1993) Governor of Wisconsin. Lengthy TLS, 1969, 1p, as governor. About taxes. VG...............25-35
263. [THEATRE] ANTON LANG [1875-1938] Enacted the role of Christ in the famous Oberammergau Passion Plays in the early 20th century. DS, Oberammergau, Germany, Oct. 14, 1922. Postal receipt sent from Cleveland, Ohio. Signed in pencil........25-35
264. JOHN SCHNEIDER - actor. ISP, color 8x10...................20-30
265. PETER BROWN - actor. SP, 4x6. Signed 1997...................15-25
266. (NEW YORK) WARD'S ISLAND BUILDINGS, N.Y. 1860 - drawn by G. Hayward, 171 Pearl St., NY, for D.T. Valentine's Manual, 1860. Shows cows, people in foreground, boats on river in middle with buildings on far shore. Attractive. Three folds as issued and light foxing. 7-1/4 x 12-3/4 in. Original lithograph........25-35
267. BOBBY SHERMAN - actor. ISP, 4x6.......................15-20
268. DEAN JONES - actor. ISP, 3-1/2 x 5-1/4.......................15-20
269. MITZI GAYNOR - actress. Sig/inscribed 6x4 picture................10-15
270. [FILM] Mary
Ann
Mobley - after serving her
reign as Miss America 1959, she embarked on a career in film and
television. She appeared in two movies with Elvis Presley. Signed 1993 First Day Cover honoring Elvis. Front is clean and not addressed. Back has pencil
identification...........15-20
271. [FILM] Shelley" Fabares - actress. She appeared in a number of motion pictures including three Elvis Presley movies: Girl Happy (1965), Spinout (1966) and Clambake (1967). Signed, inscribed 1993 First Day Cover honoring Elvis. Front is clean and not addressed. Back has pencil identification..............15-20
272. Richard Pike Bissell (1913-1977) American author of
short stories and novels. One of which, 7 1/2 Cents, was turned into the Broadway
musical The
Pajama Game.
This won him (along with co-author George Abbott) the 1955 Tony
Award for Best Musical. He wrote a book about the experience
called Say,
Darling, which
chronicled the ins and outs of a broadway musical production and
featured characters based on those (such as Harold Prince) he
worked with; this book was also turned into a musical, also
called Say, Darling, in 1958. ALS, 1965, 1p, inquiring about a job for his son
who was coming for the summer to Boothbay, Maine. Written to the owner of the
Boothbay Theatre Museum. VG..........50-75
273. [MUSIC] Birgit Nilsson (1918-2005) celebrated Swedish
dramatic soprano who specialized in operatic and symphonic
works. ALS, no
date, on 4-1/4 x 5-3/4 card. VG..........30-40
274. [MUSIC] Clara de Chatelain (1807-1876) English writer and composer, who wrote numerous charming ballads and songs as well as a Handbook of the Four Elements of Vocalisation (1850). In addition, she produced several books of fairy tales: The Silver Swan (1847), Child's Own Book of Fairy Tales (1850), Merry Tales for Little Folk (1851), Little Folks' Books (1857), and The Sedan-Chair. ALS, n.d., 1p, 3-3/4 x 6 in. Asks recipient to look at her "short tale of mine entitled __? Eye....to insertion in the St James's...." de Chatelain died insane. VG....50-75
275. [FILM] Joan
Bennett (1910-1990) American stage, film and
television actress. Besides acting on the stage, Bennett
appeared in more than 70 motion pictures from the era of
silent movies well into the sound era. She is possibly
best-remembered for her film noir femme fatale roles in
director Fritz Lang's movies such as The Woman in the Window
(1944) and Scarlet Street (1945). Signature......20-30
276. Daniel Coit Gilman (1831-1908) American educator and academician, who was instrumental in founding the Sheffield Scientific School at Yale College, and who subsequently served as one of the earliest presidents of the University of California, the first president of Johns Hopkins University, and as founding president of the Carnegie Institution. Clipe Signature with printed text above and on verso.............25-35
277. Herbert G. Klein - Asst. to Pres. Nixon. Sig./inscribed business card [White House].....15-20
278. Mary Roberts Rinehart [1876-1958] writer;
American's Agatha Christie. Sig. card..........20-30
279. [FILM] "Scatman"
Crothers (1910-1986) American actor, singer,
dancer and musician known for his work as Louie the Garbage
Man on the TV show Chico and the Man, and as Dick Hallorann in
The Shining in 1980. He was also a prolific voiceover artist,
and provided the voices of Meadowlark Lemon in the animated TV
version of The Harlem Globetrotters, Jazz the Autobot in The
Transformers, the title character in Hong Kong Phooey, and
Scat Cat in the 1970 film The Aristocats. Signature
on light blue slip of paper. VG.........25-35
280. [MUSIC] Eberhard
Eyser (1932 - ) Germany composer. AMQS from
his "King of Hearts." Approx. 9.5 x 4.5". VG..........50-75
See AMQS
281. [MUSIC] Rudolf
Kelterborn (b. 1931) Swiss musician and
composer. Kelterborn has held guest lecturerships in the
United States, England, Japan, China, and Eastern Europe. His
works have been performed throughout Europe, the United States,
and Japan, and he has also been active as a conductor on the
international scene. AMQS from his work
"Changements pour grand orchestre." Approx. 10-1/2 x 4-1/4".
VG.............50-75
See AMQS
282. [MUSIC] Giacomo Manzoni (1932
- ) Italian composer. He studied composition from 1948 in
Messina with Gino Contilli, and continued his studies from 1950
to 1956 at the Conservatoire of Milan. In 1955 he obtained a
doctorate in foreign languages from the Bocconi University in
Milan. He wrote the music for the film Malina
(1991). AMQS signed & inscribed of his work "10
Versus for Emily Dickinson (1988) last measures of the
work." Approx. 10-1/2 x 3-7/8".
VG..........50-75
See AMQS
283. W.S. Lilly - British essayist. ALS, 1870, 2pp..........25-35
284. ROBERT FITZGERALD (1910-1985) American Poet/Critic/Translator. He started out as a reported for the New York Hearald Tribune, then worked as a writer for Time Magazine. His poetry is collected in "A Wreath for the Sea(1943),In the rose of Time(1956), Spring Shade(1971). Translated The Odyssey, The Iliad, and The Aeneid. SIGNATURE/inscribed with sentiment on Harvard University Stationary, dtd 5/27/73...........20-30
289. Madeline Vanderpool [d.1995] Am. Sculptor. Sig. [on verso] 3x4 photo of her 1934 bronze sculpture.......20-30
290. James Sullivan (1744-1808) the seventh Governor Governor of Massachusetts between 1807 and 1808. Clip Signature on 3-1/4 x 1-1/2" slip........40-60
291. Dame Gracie Fields, DBE (1898 - 1979)
English-bornactress, singer and comedienne and star of both
cinema and music hall. Signature, inscribed with small photo
affixed.......20-30
293. Edward S.
Martin (1856-1939) American writer,
humorist, editor. A founder of The Harvard Lampoon and
co-founder and first editor of the original "LIFE" magazine.
ALS, 1900, 2pp. VG..........50-75
294. Phyllis Schlafly [b.1924] Am. political activist. Signed card........15-20
295. Julian Hawthorne [1846-1934] Am. writer. Signature..........20-30
296. Robert Stack [1919-2003] actor. ANS, nd. re: his autobiography..........20-30
297. JOHN T. CONNOR - Sec. Commerce. TLS, 1972................20-30
298. [FRANCE] ALBERT BATAILLE [1856-1899] judiciary journalist noted for his coverage of the Dreyfus Affair; wrote a book on this important event in French history. AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED, 1893. Although not mentioned this is to the French poet Aime Giron. Fine................50-75
299. [MEDICINE] (Odilon-Marc) LANNELONGUE [b. 1840] Fr. Surgeon. We owe to him remarkable works on congenital ailment, bone diseases etc. ALS, nd, 1-1/2 pp. Fine............50-75
300. FRANCE] Dr. Philippe ENCAUSSE [1906-1976] Author, physician, athlete; administrator of French Olympic Committee [1964-68]. Two ALSs, 1950 and two TLSs 1937 & 1950. Both 1 page - not translated................75-100
301. Raoul Bott (1923- 2005) mathematician known for numerous basic contributions to geometry in its broad sense. Brief ALS, 2002, 1p............35-45
302. [NOBEL] Paul Boyer [1918- ]biochemist. He is one of the laureates . He is one of the laureates for the 1997 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his research on the "enzymatic mechanism underlying the synthesis of Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)". ANS, N.D, WITH ENVELOPE POSTMARKED 2002...............25-35
303. Steve Forbes [b. 1947] ran for president. ISP, color 8x10.....20-30
304. [FILM] Susan Strasberg (1938-1999) American actress. After a widely praised performance as a teenager in Picnic, Strasberg originated the title role in the Broadway production of The Diary of Anne Frank at the age of 18 and was nominated for a Tony Award. SIGNED 1972 bank check. VG.......50-75
305. Lynn Johnston - Canadian cartoonist. Typed note signed, 1990.....20-30
306. [ART/THEATRE] John Seymour Lucas (1849-1923) Victorian English historical and portrait painter as well as an accomplished theatrical costume designer. As his reputation grew, Lucas increasingly mixed in society circles, and became firm friends with the famous society portrait painter John Singer Sargent who was his almost exact contemporary. A portrait of Lucas executed by John Singer Sargent is displayed in Tate Britain . Towards the 1890s John Seymour Lucas executed a number of major works for prestigious public buildings or royal clients. These include: The Flight of the Five Members (Houses of Parliament), The Granting of the Charter of the City of London (Royal Exchange), Reception by HM King Edward VII of the Moorish Ambassador (Royal Collection), HRH the Prince of Wales in German Uniform (Royal Collection). ALS, 1916, 2pp., written on both sides......50-75
307. [BRITAIN] Alexander William Kinglake (1809-1891) English travel writer and historian. The town of Kinglake in Victoria, Australia, and the adjacent National Park are named after him. ALS, 1868, 3pp, regarding some volumes from one of his works. he mentions Lord George Paget. Last page mounted..............40-60
309. [NOBEL PRIZE] MARTIN L. PERL (1927- ) American Physicist - 1995 Nobel Prize for Physics. He surprised the physics world in 1975 with his discovery of a new elementary particle known as the tau lepton. The tau resembles the electron, the carrier of electrical current. The tau differs in that it is 3,500 times heavier than the electron and survives less than a trillionth of a second. The electron is stable. SIGNED 4x6 photograph..................25-35
310. SIDNEY SHELDON (1917-2007 ) American Author/Novelist. ANS ny nd. "Who can make this world a better place."...............20-30
311. [GOLF] Patty Berg (1918-2006) a founding member and then leading player on the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Tour during the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. SIGNED/INSCRIBED 8 x 10 photo..............30-40
312. Joel Benton (1832 - 1911) American poet. He was born in 1832 in Amenia, Dutchess County, New York. As well as producing poetry, he wrote Emerson As A Poet (1882), The Truth About Protection (1892), Greeley on Lincoln (1893), In the Poe Circle (1899) and The Life of Phineas T. Barnum. He died in 1911 in Poughkeepsie. ALS, 1905, 1p, about 5x8". VG..........25-35
313. [RELIGION] Lawrence Pearsall Jacks [1860-1955]. English clergyman, philosopher, and writer. Unitarian minister (from 1887); professor of philosophy (1903-31) and principal (1915-31), Manchester Coll., Oxford. Editor of Hibbert Journal (1902-43). Author of Alchemy of Thought (1910), the Smokeover series of allegorical stories, My Neighbour the Universe (1928), Education through Recreation (1932), The Revolt against Mechanism (1934), etc. ALS, 1924, 2pp. Good content. Accompanied by his book "The Faith Of A Worker" (1925) inscribed "To Mary Ely from the writer, Christmas 1925." Letter is also to Ely. Both VG.............50-75
314. [SCOTLAND] Alexander Anderson (1845-1909) Scottish poet. AQS on 4.5 x 3.5 in.
card. Light mounting trace in blank area o/w VG.......25-35
315. [ENGLAND] Jesse Collings [1831-1920]. English politician. Mayor of Birmingham (1878-80); M.P. (1880-1918); took part in Joseph Chamberlain' s municipal reform from Joseph Arch' s land-reform movement; used slogan "Three acres and a cow"; undersecretary to home department (1895-1902). ALS, 1883, 1p. VG.............25-35
316. John Mortimer (1923-2009) British barrister, dramatist, screenwriter and author. Mortimer is best remembered for creating a barrister named Horace Rumpole. TLS, 1990, 1p. VG...........40-60
317. Sir James Knowles (1831 - 1908) was an English architect and editor. ALS, 1905, brief 1p........25-35
318. George John Spencer, 2nd Earl Spencer KG PC FRS FSA [1758-1834], styled Viscount Althorp from 1765 to 1783, was a British Whig politician. He notably served as Home Secretary from 1806 to 1807 in the Ministry of All the Talents. ANS, 1802, written in the 3rd person regarding request for use of portrait of Lord Hamilton. Approx. 4.5 x 3"........40-60
319. Frederic Henry Chase (1853-1925) British academic and bishop. In 1901 he was elected the President of Queens' College, Cambridge and also the Norris Professor of Divinity. In 1905 he was consecrated as the Bishop of Ely. He resigned as bishop in 1924 and died in 1925. ALS, 1906, written on both sides. Mounting traces along top edge...........25-35
320. Edward Richard Assheton Penn Curzon, 6th Earl Howe, CBE [1908-1984] British peer, known as Viscount Curzon from 1929-1964. He served as an officer of the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve in World War II later becoming a Conservative politician ALS, 1983, written on both sides...........30-40
321. David Masson [1822-1907] Scottish writer. ALS, 1846,
1p............50-75
322. [MUSIC] Giovanni Martinelli
(1885-1969) celebrated Italian operatic tenor. Signed, inscribed
card, with sentiment. Approx. 3.5 x 2.5". VG..........25-35
323. Cyrus Vance (1917-2002) American lawyer and United
States Secretary of State under President Jimmy Carter from
1977 to 1980. Prior to that position he was the Secretary of
the Army and the Deputy Secretary of Defense. Brief
TLS, 1977, as Sec. of State. 1 page.
VG............30-40
324. Dean Dusk (1909-1994)
US Sec. of State under Presidents Kennedy and Johnson. Brief
TLS, 1975, 1p...........30-40
325. [FRANCE] Ernest Legouve [1807-1903] French dramatist. ALS, no yr., 1p, 5 x 7.5" VG.........50-75
328. [BASEBALL] Joseph
Moore - This is a
Baseball Magazine Company Premium Photo. Designated M113 or M114
by collectors, Baseball Magazine began issuing these photos
around 1920 through 1950. Baseball Magazine Premium Photos are
blank-backed sepia tone photos printed on semi-gloss heavy paper
stock. You had to send away for the photos. The bottom center
has the players name, the lower left reads "Published by the
Baseball Magazine Company, New York" and the lower right reads
"Enlarged from an original photograph by C.M. Conlon, NY".
From the beginning, the posters offered
collectors a chance to obtain high-quality reproductions of
photos taken by such legends as Charles Conlon. Conlon was the
alpha photographer for the sport of baseball, beginning a little
after the turn of the century, through his retirement shortly
before World War II. A substantial percentage of the posters
issued during that span featured his images. Approx. 9-1/2 x
12. Superb condition when compared to the usual found.
Often these were trimmed down in size, this one is full
size.............40-60
See above
329.
[BASEBALL] Rudy York -
This is a Baseball Magazine Company
Premium Photo. Designated M113 or M114 by collectors, Baseball
Magazine began issuing these photos around 1920 through 1950.
Baseball Magazine Premium Photos are blank-backed sepia tone
photos printed on semi-gloss heavy paper stock. You had to send
away for the photos. The bottom center has the players name, the
lower left reads "Published by the Baseball Magazine Company,
New York" and the lower right reads "Enlarged from an original
photograph by C.M. Conlon, NY". From the beginning, the posters offered collectors
a chance to obtain high-quality reproductions of photos taken by
such legends as Charles Conlon. Conlon was the alpha
photographer for the sport of baseball, beginning a little after
the turn of the century, through his retirement shortly before
World War II. A substantial percentage of the posters issued
during that span featured his images. Approx. 9-1/2 x 12.
Superb condition when compared to the usual found. Often these
were trimmed down in size, this one is full
size.............40-60
330.
[BASEBALL] William Barney
McCosky - This is a
Baseball Magazine Company Premium Photo. Designated M113 or M114
by collectors, Baseball Magazine began issuing these photos
around 1920 through 1950. Baseball Magazine Premium Photos are
blank-backed sepia tone photos printed on semi-gloss heavy paper
stock. You had to send away for the photos. The bottom center
has the players name, the lower left reads "Published by the
Baseball Magazine Company, New York" and the lower right reads
"Enlarged from an original photograph by C.M. Conlon, NY".
From the beginning, the posters offered
collectors a chance to obtain high-quality reproductions of
photos taken by such legends as Charles Conlon. Conlon was the
alpha photographer for the sport of baseball, beginning a little
after the turn of the century, through his retirement shortly
before World War II. A substantial percentage of the posters
issued during that span featured his images. Approx. 9-1/2 x
12. Superb condition when compared to the usual found.
Often these were trimmed down in size, this one is full
size.............40-60
331.
[BASEBALL] Cecil Travis
- This is a Baseball Magazine
Company Premium Photo. Designated M113 or M114 by collectors,
Baseball Magazine began issuing these photos around 1920 through
1950. Baseball Magazine Premium Photos are blank-backed sepia
tone photos printed on semi-gloss heavy paper stock. You had to
send away for the photos. The bottom center has the players
name, the lower left reads "Published by the Baseball Magazine
Company, New York" and the lower right reads "Enlarged from an
original photograph by C.M. Conlon, NY". From the beginning, the posters offered collectors
a chance to obtain high-quality reproductions of photos taken by
such legends as Charles Conlon. Conlon was the alpha
photographer for the sport of baseball, beginning a little after
the turn of the century, through his retirement shortly before
World War II. A substantial percentage of the posters issued
during that span featured his images. Approx. 9-1/2 x 12.
Superb condition when compared to the usual found. Often these
were trimmed down in size, this one is full
size.............40-60
332.
[BASEBALL] Roy Weatherly -
This is a Baseball Magazine Company
Premium Photo. Designated M113 or M114 by collectors, Baseball
Magazine began issuing these photos around 1920 through 1950.
Baseball Magazine Premium Photos are blank-backed sepia tone
photos printed on semi-gloss heavy paper stock. You had to send
away for the photos. The bottom center has the players name, the
lower left reads "Published by the Baseball Magazine Company,
New York" and the lower right reads "Enlarged from an original
photograph by C.M. Conlon, NY". From the beginning, the posters offered collectors
a chance to obtain high-quality reproductions of photos taken by
such legends as Charles Conlon. Conlon was the alpha
photographer for the sport of baseball, beginning a little after
the turn of the century, through his retirement shortly before
World War II. A substantial percentage of the posters issued
during that span featured his images. Approx. 9-1/2 x 12.
Superb condition when compared to the usual found. Often these
were trimmed down in size, this one is full
size.............40-60
333.
[BASEBALL] Frank McCormick -
This is a Baseball Magazine Company
Premium Photo. Designated M113 or M114 by collectors, Baseball
Magazine began issuing these photos around 1920 through 1950.
Baseball Magazine Premium Photos are blank-backed sepia tone
photos printed on semi-gloss heavy paper stock. You had to send
away for the photos. The bottom center has the players name, the
lower left reads "Published by the Baseball Magazine Company,
New York" and the lower right reads "Enlarged from an original
photograph by C.M. Conlon, NY". From the beginning, the posters offered collectors
a chance to obtain high-quality reproductions of photos taken by
such legends as Charles Conlon. Conlon was the alpha
photographer for the sport of baseball, beginning a little after
the turn of the century, through his retirement shortly before
World War II. A substantial percentage of the posters issued
during that span featured his images. Approx. 9-1/2 x 12.
Superb condition when compared to the usual found. Often these
were trimmed down in size, this one is full
size.............40-60
334.
[BASEBALL] Terry Moore -
This is a Baseball Magazine Company
Premium Photo. Designated M113 or M114 by collectors, Baseball
Magazine began issuing these photos around 1920 through 1950.
Baseball Magazine Premium Photos are blank-backed sepia tone
photos printed on semi-gloss heavy paper stock. You had to send
away for the photos. The bottom center has the players name, the
lower left reads "Published by the Baseball Magazine Company,
New York" and the lower right reads "Enlarged from an original
photograph by C.M. Conlon, NY". From the beginning, the posters offered collectors
a chance to obtain high-quality reproductions of photos taken by
such legends as Charles Conlon. Conlon was the alpha
photographer for the sport of baseball, beginning a little after
the turn of the century, through his retirement shortly before
World War II. A substantial percentage of the posters issued
during that span featured his images. Approx. 9-1/2 x 12.
Superb condition when compared to the usual found. Often these
were trimmed down in size, this one is full
size.............40-60
335.
[BASEBALL] Tom Henrich -
This is a Baseball Magazine Company
Premium Photo. Designated M113 or M114 by collectors, Baseball
Magazine began issuing these photos around 1920 through 1950.
Baseball Magazine Premium Photos are blank-backed sepia tone
photos printed on semi-gloss heavy paper stock. You had to send
away for the photos. The bottom center has the players name, the
lower left reads "Published by the Baseball Magazine Company,
New York" and the lower right reads "Enlarged from an original
photograph by C.M. Conlon, NY". From the beginning, the posters offered collectors
a chance to obtain high-quality reproductions of photos taken by
such legends as Charles Conlon. Conlon was the alpha
photographer for the sport of baseball, beginning a little after
the turn of the century, through his retirement shortly before
World War II. A substantial percentage of the posters issued
during that span featured his images. Approx. 9-1/2 x 12.
Superb condition when compared to the usual found. Often these
were trimmed down in size, this one is full
size.............40-60
336.
[BASEBALL] James Tabor -
This is a Baseball Magazine Company
Premium Photo. Designated M113 or M114 by collectors, Baseball
Magazine began issuing these photos around 1920 through 1950.
Baseball Magazine Premium Photos are blank-backed sepia tone
photos printed on semi-gloss heavy paper stock. You had to send
away for the photos. The bottom center has the players name, the
lower left reads "Published by the Baseball Magazine Company,
New York" and the lower right reads "Enlarged from an original
photograph by C.M. Conlon, NY". From the beginning, the posters offered collectors
a chance to obtain high-quality reproductions of photos taken by
such legends as Charles Conlon. Conlon was the alpha
photographer for the sport of baseball, beginning a little after
the turn of the century, through his retirement shortly before
World War II. A substantial percentage of the posters issued
during that span featured his images. Approx. 9-1/2 x 12.
Superb condition when compared to the usual found. Often these
were trimmed down in size, this one is full
size.............40-60
337.
[BASEBALL] Stanley
Hack - This is a
Baseball Magazine Company Premium Photo. Designated M113 or M114
by collectors, Baseball Magazine began issuing these photos
around 1920 through 1950. Baseball Magazine Premium Photos are
blank-backed sepia tone photos printed on semi-gloss heavy paper
stock. You had to send away for the photos. The bottom center
has the players name, the lower left reads "Published by the
Baseball Magazine Company, New York" and the lower right reads
"Enlarged from an original photograph by C.M. Conlon, NY".
From the beginning, the posters offered
collectors a chance to obtain high-quality reproductions of
photos taken by such legends as Charles Conlon. Conlon was the
alpha photographer for the sport of baseball, beginning a little
after the turn of the century, through his retirement shortly
before World War II. A substantial percentage of the posters
issued during that span featured his images. Approx. 9-1/2 x
12. Superb condition when compared to the usual found.
Often these were trimmed down in size, this one is full
size.............40-60
339. [NOBEL] Paul Berg (b. 1926) American biochemist and professor emeritus at Stanford University. In 1980 he shared the Nobel Prize for Chemistry with the team of Walter Gilbert and Frederick Sanger. All three were recognized for their important contributions to basic research in nucleic acids . His studies as a postgraduate involved the use of radioisotope tracers in intermediary metabolism. This resulted in the understanding of how foodstuffs are converted to cellular materials, through the use of isotopic carbons or heavy nitrogen atoms. SIGNED 4 x 5 photo..............35-45
341. Richard Gehman (1921-1972)
prolific American author of 3,000 magazine articles (including
over 400 features), five novels and fifteen nonfiction books.
Gehman also used the pen names of Meghan Richards, Frederic
Christian, Martin Scott, Michael Robinson and F.C.Uffelman.
After the war he moved to New York City and began writing for
Esquire, Life, Time, Cosmopolitan, Colliers, Argosy, True, Saga
and Good Housekeeping magazines and was an original Contributing
Editor at Playboy, before going freelance. Maurice Zolotow once
claimed that Gehman wrote an entire issue of Cosmopolitan using
more than a dozen different pen names. Credited with creating
the phrase the "Rat Pack," Gehman was considered a "shadow"
member of the group. Offered here is a 2-page TLS, signed "Dick', 1955. All
about his first idol, Benny Goodman. VG...........60-80
346. Kathleen Freeman [1919-2001] American actress. Signed, inscribed 8x10 photo. VG.........30-40
347. [FRANCE] Joseph-Philippe Simon, called Lockroy [1803-1891] chief administrator of the Comédie-Française [1848]. ALS, no date, 2pp.......50-75
348. [FRANCE] Ernest Daudet [ 1837-1921] NOVELIST AND HISTORIAN; BROTHER OF Alphonse Daudet. ALS, no yr., 1p............50-75
349. [ENGLAND] Philip Henry Stanhope, 5th Earl Stanhope FRS (1805-1875), styled Viscount Mahon between 1816 and 1855, was a British politician and historian. He held political office under Sir Robert Peel in the 1830's and 1840's but is best remembered for his contributions to cultural causes and for his historical writings. ALS, 1858, 1p, 4-1/2 x 7-1/4 in. Neatly inlaid. VG............40-60
350. Dr James Lovelock (born 1919) is an independent scientist, author, researcher, environmentalist, and futurologist who lives in Devon, in the south west of Great Britain. He is known for proposing the Gaia hypothesis, in which he postulates that the Earth functions as a kind of superorganism. Wonderful signed 8x10 photo showing him looking down while standing on a cliff................25-35
351. James Lees-Milne (1908-1997) English writer and expert on country houses. He was an architectural historian, novelist, and a biographer. He is also remembered as a diarist. TLS, 1966, 1p. VG..........40-60
352. Mary Noel Streatfeild OBE [1896-1986] author, most famous for her children's books including Ballet Shoes (1936). Several of her novels have been adapted for film or television. TLS, 1981, 1p. VG............40-60
353. Sir Francis Palgrave [1788-1861] English historian. Brief ALS, no date, acknowledging help from someone the following morning.......35-45
354. Earl L. Butz (1909-2008) US government official who served as Secretary of Agriculture under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford. TLS, 1989, 1p.......25-35
355. Evan Connell (b. 1924, Kansas City, Missouri) American novelist, poet, and short story writer. TLS, no year...........25-35
356. [FILM] Arthur
Lubin (1898-1995) American film producer and director who
directed many Abbott & Costello films. Later, Lubin
directed TV shows like Bronco (1958), Maverick (1959),
Bonanza (1960), Mister Ed (1961) and The Addams Family
(1965). Lubin's last work was the TV series called Little
Lulu (1978). TLS, 1990, 1p.............20-30
357.
[FILM] "Butterfly" McQueen
(1911-1995) American actress. Originally a dancer,
McQueen first appeared as Prissy, Scarlett O'Hara's maid in
the 1939 film Gone with the Wind. She continued as
an actress in film in the 1940s, then moving to television
acting in the 1950s. Brief ALS, 1990,
1p..........50-75
See
McQueen letter
360. [FRANCE] DECLARATION
DU ROY - dated
November 1704, approx. 7 x 9",
8-pages. Very fresh
condition..........100-150
See front page
362. [ITALY?] Mystery document dated 1821,
addressed to Mon. Prince. Speaks about funeral's of his
Majesty's son in Sala, that nothing was inscribed on the tomb
reminds us of the unhappy past. 1000 Masses to be celebrated
here, 1000 masses in Vienna. 1p, approx. 8-1/4 x 10-1/2".
UNSIGNED. VG.............80-120
See above
363. [MAINE] Frederick G. Payne (1904-1978) American businessman and politician. A member of the Republican Party, he served as a U.S. Senator from Maine from 1953 to 1959. He previously served as the 60th Governor of Maine from 1949 to 1953. DOCUMENT SIGNED, 1950, appointing Earl W. Davis of Harrison, Maine, as elected a Representative in the 95th Legislature of the State of Maine. Approx. 9.5 x 14"; one fold..........25-35
364. [ART] Albert E. Sterner (1863-1946) American illustrator and painter. Sterner was born in London, and attended King Edward's School, Birmingham. After a brief period in Germany, he eventually moved to the United States in 1879 to join his family who had previously moved to Chicago. He soon began doing lithography, painting, and illustrations. He opened a studio in New York in 1885 and began doing illustrations for magazines including Harper's Magazine, Scribner's Magazine, The Century Magazine, and Collier's. In 1888 he became a student at Académie Julian in Paris. He returned to the United States in 1918. In 1918 he returned to America and began teaching at the Art Students League in New York. Institutions that have exhibited his work include the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, the Carnegie Museum, and the Art Institute of Chicago. Sterner's awards include the Carnegie Prize at the National Academy of Design in 1941. His New York Times obituary stated that he was perhaps best known for his portraits, but "he was also noted for his nudes, religious subjects, landscapes, still-life work and, in his earlier days, his book and magazine illustrations." Signature on 3-1/8 x 1-1/4" card..............25-35
365.
Admiral George Edgcumbe, 1st Earl of Mount Edgcumbe, PC
[1720-1795] British peer, naval officer and politician. He was
commissioned a lieutenant in the Royal Navy in 1739 and in
1742 was promoted to be commander of the Terrible bomb. In the
course of 1743 he was appointed acting captain of the
Kennington of 20 guns, and was officially confirmed on 19
August 1744. He commanded her in the Mediterranean till 1745,
when he was advanced to the Salisbury of 50 guns. This ship,
as part of the Western Fleet under Hawke and Boscawen,
initially patrolled the Bay of Biscay during the War of
Austrian Succession. Its ship's surgeon was James Lind, who
conducted his experiments on scurvy during such a patrol in
1747. The war ended in 1748. About this time Edgcumbe was
painted by Sir Joshua Reynolds and the Salisbury appears in
the background. Signed address panel............40-60
366. [FRANCE] PAUL BRULAT [1866-1940]
Fr. novelist. ALS, Paris, 1938, 1p. Probably to Mrs. Georges-Day
about her poems...........50-75
367.
[BRITAIN] Harold Wilson
(1916-1995) twice Prime Minister. ANS, as member of the
House of Lords. VG.......40-60
See above
371. (ROCKET
SCIENCE) Heinz-Hermann
Koelle (1925-2011) German
aeronautical engineer who made the preliminary designs
on the rocket that would emerge as the Saturn I. Closely
associated with Wernher von Braun's team at the Army
Ballistic Missile Agency (ABMA), he was a member of the
launch crew on Explorer 1 and later directed the Marshall
Space Flight Center's involvement in Project Apollo.
SIGNATURE, attached to Postcard portrait has written
on verso & A note not signed - William
Hayward Pickering (1920-2004) New
Zealand born rocket scientist who headed Pasadena,
California's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). He was a
senior NASA luminary and pioneered the exploration of space.
Pickering was also a founding member of the United States
National Academy of Engineering. TLS 2001 -
Christopher Columbus
Kraft, Jr. (1924-) NASA engineer and
manager who was instrumental in establishing the agency's
Mission Control operation SIGNED CARD - Robert Rowe Gilruth (1913-2000)
American aviation and space pioneer. He is noted for being
the first director of NASA's Manned Spacecraft Center, later
renamed the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center. SIGNED
8x10 NASA litho-photo of Apollo 16 Liftoff, signed on verso,
also SIGNED 10X8 Color NASA photograph of Neil Armstrong on
the Moon signed on verso by
Gilruth...............100-150
372. . (20th SCIENTISTS) Mahlon Bush Hoagland (
1921 - 2009) American biochemist who discovered transfer
RNA, the translator of the genetic code. ALS,
2002 Neil Bartlett
(1932-2008) British Chemist who specialized in fluorine, and
became famous for creating the first noble gas compounds.
SIGNED 5x7 color photograph. Svyatoslav Nikolayevich Fyodorov (1927-2000)
Russian ophthalmologist, politician, professor, full member
of the Russian Academy of Sciences and Russian Academy of
Medical Sciences. He is considered to be the father of the
ophthalmic microsurgery. SIGNED card 1977.
Roger John Williams (1893-1988)
American biochemist who named folic acid and discovered
pantothenic acid, ANS. John Zachary Young
(1907-1997) British Zoologist and neurophysiologist
-"one of the most influential biologists of the 20th
century. He was noted for his research and for the
imaginative understanding and interpretation of the nervous
system and brain function." TLS ,1992.
Dr Alice
Mary Stewart (1906-2002) British
physician and epidemiologist in social medicine and the
effects of radiation on health. Her study of
radiation-induced illness among workers at the Hanford
plutonium production plant, Washington, is frequently cited
by those who seek to demonstrate that even very low doses of
radiation cause substantial hazard. She was awarded the
Right Livelihood Award in 1986. TLS,
2001...........100-150
373. (
DUKES OF BEAUFORT LOT) Duke of Beaufort
is a title in the Peerage of England. It was created by
Charles II in 1682 4 SIGNATURES
Henry Somerst
(1844-1803) 5th Duke - Master of the Horse to Queen
Charlotte, Lord Lt. of Leistershire and
Brecknockshire, CLIPPED SIGNATURE. HENRY CHARLES SOMERSET (1766-1835)
6th Duke Tory member of Parliment, Lord Lt. of Monmouthsire,
Gloucestershsire, HIgh Steward of Bristol CLIPPED SIGNATURE.
HENRY SOMERSET,
Maj. (1792-1853)7th Duke - British Military Soldier, Aide de
Camp to the DUKE of WELLINGTON in Portugal and Spain. Member
of Palrlimen, LORD OF the ADMIRALTY, HIgh Steward of Bristol
- SIGNED ADDRESS PANEL. Captain Henry Charles FitzRoy SOMERSET (1824-1899)
8th Duke- Briish Soldier and Politician-Aide de Camp to the
Duke of WELLINGTON and also Viscount HARDINGE, Member of
Parliment, Master of the horse to QUEEN VICTORIA, Privy
Counsellor. CLIPPED SIGNATURE, from
ALS...........75-100
374. [FRANCE] CHARLES BUET [1846-1897] Fr. novelist & dramatist. ALS, 1886, 1p.....50-75
375.
[FRANCE] Abel-Anatole Tarride [1865-1951]
Fr. actor & dramatist. TLS, 1914, 1p, signed twice. VG. Not
translated..............35-45
376. [MUSIC] Jean
Baptiste Chollet
(1798-1892) French baritone, later tenor. He
appeared as a baritone in Switzerland, in Le Havre (1823–25), at
the Paris Opéra-Comique (1825), and in Brussels (1826).
Returning to the Opéra-Comique, he turned to tenor roles and
sang in the premiere of Hérold’s Marie (Aug. 12, 1826). He then
created the title roles in Auber’s Fra Diavolo (Jan. 28, 1830)
and Hérold’s Zampa (May 3, 1831) there. After engagements in
Brussels (1832–34) and The Hague (1834–35), he returned once
more to the Opéra-Comique and created the role of Chapelou in
Adam’s Le Postillon de Longjumeau (Oct. 13, 1836). In 1844 his
health declined and in 1847 he was compelled to leave the
Opéra-Comique. After serving as director of theaters in Bordeaux
(1847–48) and The Hague (1851), he resumed his career as a
singer with appearances in Toulouse (1848), London (1850), and
Paris (1852–54) before retiring from the operatic stage. Great
theatre letter, 1832, 1p., to the singer Batiste of the
Strasbourg Theatre, naming his friends, actors and actresses.
He is coming back. Boldly signed. Fragile aloing edges, esp.
right edge where there is slight loss. Address leaf on
verso......100-150
377. [THEATRE] Charles Mere [b.1883] Fr. dramatist; president of La Societe des Auteurs Dramatiques. ALS, 1936, 1p., 4to. No translation. .....40-60
378. [FRANCE] Jacques Salomon Hadamard (1865-1963) French mathematician who made major contributions in number theory, complex function theory, differential geometry and partial differential equations. ALS, (1954), 2pp. with envelope. Fine............80-120
379. [FRANCE] Camille Debans [1834-1910] popular French novelist. ALS, 1880, 1-1/2 pp. Speaks about Duguet & Figaro. VG..........50-75
380.
[GOODYEAR COMPANY] Charles
Goodyear (1800-1860) American inventor who
developed a process to vulcanize rubber in 1839 — a method that
he perfected while living and working in Springfield,
Massachusetts in 1844, and for which he received patent number
3633 from the United States Patent Office on June 15, 1844.
Offered here is a "copy" of 1849 letter from Charles Goodyear
requesting a patent for Goodyear Transparent Cement. Two
pages, contained in an elaborate mat with wooden inserts.
Provenance: Goodyear Family. Overall size approx. 25-1/2 x
19". Obviously a latter copy of the letter, probably circa
1900, possibly earlier. VG.........150-250
381. [ART] Adolphe Desbarrolles (1801-1886) French artist. He is considered the father of modern chiromancy, aka palmistry or palm reading, a form of divination. A friend of Dumas he accompanied him on many trips abroad. ALS, 1876, 2-1/2pp................50-75
382.
[FRANCE] Medieval Document
from 1366 on vellum, 1 page, approx. 8
x 6.5". Quite fresh condition. See small slip [scan 2]
identifies as being from Montils...........300-400
384. [FILM] Charlie Ruggles (F1886-1970) comic American actor. In a career spanning six decades, Ruggles appeared in close to 100 feature films. Ruggles is best remembered today as the big-game hunter in "Bringing Up Baby". SIGNED, inscribed 5x7 photo, in very good condition except for defective top right outer corner..........50-75
386. [FILM] Johnny
Depp (b.
1963) American actor. Signed color 8x10
photo [youthful]. VG...........50-75
See
Depp photo
389. [ENTERTAINMENT] EDDIE PEABODY
(1902-1970) Entertainer, singer and known as “King of the Banjo”
TLS, 1995, 1p. Says Chicago audiences have always been kind to
hom. Nice example..........40-60
390. [FILM] PATRICIA NEAL (1926-2010)
Actress, Academy Award Winner. TLS, no date, 1p.
VG...........40-60
392. [FILM] SIR JOHN MILLS
(1908-2005) British Actor of stage and film, Academy Award
Winner. SIGNED typescript from “Un In the Clouds, Gentleman
Please.” VG.............40-60
393. [SILENT FILM] Betty Blythe (1893-1972) American actress best known for her dramatic roles in exotic silent films such as The Queen of Sheba (1921). ALS, NO DATE, WRITTEN ON BOTH SIDES OF 6 x 7-1/4 in. sheet. To Mr. Jess Hoaglin. "Thank you for your letters. Sat we are all attending the funeral of one of our clan here but Sunday afternoon of this week will be convenient for me. I shall wait for you in our drawing room at the 2nd large steel gate opening on Mulholand Dr. The first large gate enters hospital friends [following is on verso] only. It will be pleasant to meet you indeed. Betty Blythe." She is agreeing to meet a fan at the Motion Picture Home, where she lives. VG...........50-75
396. [FILM] DAME PEGGY ASHCROFT (1907-1991) English Actress of stage and film Academy Award Winner. SIGNED 8x10 photograph from “Jewel In the Crown. VG..............35-45
400. [SCIENCE] George
Ferdinand Becker (1847-1919)
American geologist. His most important work was in
connection with the origin and mode of occurrence of ore
deposits, especially those of the western United States.
He was a leader in mining geology and geophysics, and
for many years was the chief of the Division of Chemical
and Physical Research in the United States Geological
Survey. The investigations under his direction led to
the establishment of the Geophysical Laboratory of the
Carnegie Institution of Washington. In 1896 he
examined the gold mines of South Africa and at the time
of the Spanish-American War was detailed to serve as
geologist on the staff of General Bell with the army in
the Philippine Islands. He died on 20 April 1919 in
Washington, D.C. ALS, 1908, written in the 3rd
person, accepting invitation. Not mentioned
but this was sent to Robert S. Woodward in regards to invitation to meet members of the
National Academy of Sciences. Fine..........100-150
403. [INDIANS] Alden Bradford
(1765-1843) American politician, clergyman and author who
served as the 5th Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth.
Born in Duxbury, MA, he graduated from Harvard in 1786 and
received a degree of LL.D. there. He was then ordained as a
Congregational church pastor, serving in Wicasset, Maine. After
moving to Boston he served from 1812 to 1824 as secretary of the
commonwealth. At times a bookseller and journalist, his works
included a History of Massachusetts and Memoir of the Life and
Writings of Rev. Jonathan Mayhew. Document Signed,
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 1814, written on both sides
[probably all written by Bradford], signed on the verso as
Secretary of the Commonwealth. Concerns Edward Mictell
Jun. of Bridgewater, in the County of Plymouth, Guardian of the
Indians in said town......"stating that doubts have arisen
whether his power extends so far as to authorize, or require him
to take care of the land situated therein, but not owned by
Indians actually residing there..." This was read &
accepted in the state Senate by John Phillps, President, Timothy
Bigelow, Speaker of the House of Rep., Caleb Strong, actually
signed by Alden Bradford as "A true copy." 8 x 12-1/2. Any
faults are too minor to mention [expected]............200-300
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![121. [MUSIC] Carl Wendling [1875-1962] German violinist. Signature.](https://merv2.tripod.com/wendling-377.jpeg){kind=link}
![[BRITAIN] Graham Wallas [1858-1932]. English political scientist. Lecturer, London School of Economics (1895-1923); professor, U. of London (1914-23); member of Fabian Society (1886-1904); on London County Council (1904-07); known for contributions to development of empirical basis and scientific methods in social sciences. Author of Life of Francis Place (1898), Human Nature in Politics (1908), The Great Society (1914), The Art of Thought (1926). CLIP SIGNATURE.](https://merv2.tripod.com/wallas-47.jpeg){kind=link}
![308. [TENNIS] Arthur Ashe (1943-1993) professional tennis player, born and raised in Richmond, Virginia. During his career, he won three Grand Slam titles, putting him among the best ever from the U.S. Ashe, an African American, is also remembered for his efforts to further social causes. SIGNED color photo, 8x10, matted with full sheet of the Arthur Ashe postage stamps. There are twenty 37 cent US postage stamps. Remarkable item. Most attractive. Overall size 18x14". Fine.......150-200](https://merv2.tripod.com/ashe-390.jpeg){kind=link}
