1811. AUTOGRAPH LETTER OF SAMUEL TUKE. One pages ALS from Samuel Tuke to a fellow Quaker: "I wish this dubject [Lay-tithes] might not be brought forward this year for I am sure the [Society of Quakers] is not ready for it." (Referring to his uncle, John Hipsley, I believe) One page ALS (folded) with minor age toning, creasing, and folds. Lieberman consignment shelved in the "Lieberman box" in folder. More
Autographs & Ephemera > Autographs
AND THAT THERE... (SIGNED BY BOTH AUTHORS AND ILLUSTRATOR)
London: Kamikaze Press, October 1993. Quarto; VG- Hardcover; Blue spine with no text; Boards strong, slight edgewear, slight shelfwear, white mark on front cover along tail edge; Textblock clean; Unpaginated; Signed and inscribed by Fred Tohill and Simon Redington on publication page, Forward signed by Paul Bell. Illustrated with 4 color woodblock prints. Oversized order. Additional shipping and handling may be necessary for expedited/international orders. Economy international shipping unavailable due to size/weight restriction(s). Contact seller if you have any questions. NOTE: Shelved in Netdesk office, atop Case #1. More
ANTOINE BÉCHAMP | AUTOGRAPH NOTE
ALS (4 in. x 7 in.), [1] page. In Very Good condition. A one-page autograph note, in French. Light offset visible to upper half of recto, light creasing along the edges, and a very small closed tear at the horizontal half. Folded in half twice, once vertically and once horizontally, as well as one more full length vertical fold along the left side. This undated, unsigned and unaddressed note is purportedly from French Biologist Antoine Bechamp to Louis Pasteur. The note discusses the silkworm ailments pébrine, also known as "pepper disease," and the bacteria Flacherie, as well as cleaning procedures. The bottom half of the recto has calculations in at least two different pencils, the authorship of which is unclear. The verso is blank save for the name "Béchamp". Shelved in Case 0. More
ARCHIVE OF 15 EE CUMMINGS AND MARION MOREHOUSE CUMMINGS
1945-1960. An archive of 15 EE Cummings and Marion Morehouse Cummings items sent to Selden Rodman A set of 3 letters, the first being an ALS from Marion to Rodman, dated July 27, '59 about having Seldon visit them. The second is a TLS by Cummings to Rodman, dated September 4, '59, that reads in part: 'when you suggested calling here with your little daughter, en route to friends in Maine, neither Marion nor I suspected that we might find ourselves entertaining a professional interviewer in disguise[.] now that (Via the book which you so kindly gave me) I realize who was our guest, or rather who he has become, let me make two things perfectly clear--1st, under no circumstances should I consent to be interviewed by him;& 2nd, anything I said in his presence was said privately (id est:not for publication)" and is signed. The third is a carbon copy of Rodman's response, reading in part: "Your letter of September 4 hurt me deeply. I do not go anywhere, or do anything, "in disguise." Had I wanted to write an interview, I would have asked your permission, and taken verbatim notes on the spot, as I did in the case of each of the artists in the book I gave you...Had I had the underhanded intent you so unkindly suggest, surely the last thing I would have done would be to make a gift of a book capable of arousing such a fear...I did say that if ever in some remote future I become nostalgic enough about the past two write what used to me [to write what used to be] called "memoires," I would illustrate it with my photos, and would appreciate adding yours to those that such poets as Frost, Williams, Pound, Jeffers,, Auden, et al seemed glad to have me take." 3 Typed Letters Signed by Cummings with some scorching in the margins, some loss of letters and edges trimmed, as is not unusual for material from the Rodman archive. All also have some water-staining and minor folds; The first is dated September and reads "may I somewhat tardily but most sincerely salute your generosity and ask it to believe that the present writer is as sorry to disappoint you as he is delighted to learn that just for a change I'm expensive? --yours for living P.S. no poet is dead. The second is dated February 8 194- and tells Rodman to write Cummings' agent regarding him including poems in something Rodman is putting together. The third is dated August 20 1945 and reads in part "Now as for "future plans", never have plans of any sort; as as for "this war's war poetry", I feel that the undersigned (being a participant, however feeble, therein) should hold his peace." 1 folded newspaper clipping of Marion Morehouse Cummings' obituary.; 1 greeting card with artwork based on a painting by EE Cummings, "greetings to you + B. from Cummings + Marion". Mild wear and rubbing, primarily to creases; 1 TLS, dated Dec 3, from EE Cummings answering three questions posed to him, being how he writes his name and two corrections to his poems, with a note that they can correct any other mistakes in the proofs. Water-staining to the uper edge and upper left corner. Signed by Cummings on the reverse.; 2 postcards, dated October 28 and Nov 14, '58, the first with greetings and asking for a copy of Rodman's "Mexican Journal" [Mexican Journal: The Conquerors Conquered], the second reading "Marion's now perusing (with delight) your Mexican Journal; while our unhero wrestles with his autumn-winter "readings", not to mention --ars longa", both signed with "eec" in red"; 1 postcard, dated September 10, '59, with a line from Cummings poem 'may my heart always be open to little…,' reading in red ink "and even if it's sunday may i be wrong" and signed by him with 'eec' in blue.; 3 ALS on 4 sheets from Marion, dated 1959/1960. RW consignment; shelved case 0. W1012. More
ARCHIVE OF HENRY MILLER
1945-1962. An archive of eight Henry Miller items sent to Selden Rodman. It contains the following: 1) One-page ALS dated July 24, 1962. One horizontal and two vertical folds, paperclip stain to upper upper left corner, two stamps of Miller's name and address. Miller discusses Rodman's The Heart of Beethoven, published earlier that year: "Too damn much to read - can't keep up!" and that "one result of reading you is that I have ordered the "Hammerklavier" [Piano Sonata No. 29] - haven't heard it for 25 years or more. Much of Beethoven I can't swallow any more. He's been done to death." He also discusses never meeting Karl Shapiro. 2) One-page ALS dated, dated January 18, 1952. One horizontal and two vertical folds, smudge to 'ller' of Miller's signature. "The meaning of title is simple - through suffering one blossoms! at the head of the cross is the mystic rose of the Rosicrucians. The book [The Rosy Crucifixion] is a continuation and completion (summation) of the "Tropics" and "Black Spring". In short, religion extols Christ crucified. But it is the risen Christ that is important, not the suffering Jesus. and we are all Christs, whether we know it or not. Just as Zen teaches that it is useless to seek the Buddha - you are the Buddha, once you realize it. This is not for publication [?]. I hope it is clear. What I have to prove is the truth of this - by living is that I am! Maybe "Plexus" (vol. 2 of Rosy Crux.) will come out in English one day, in Paris. Then you'll see better what I mean - in the last pages of that volume." 3) One-page ALS regarding Miller, with some scorching in the margins, some loss of letters, as is not unusual for material from the Rodman archive. 4) Four postcards, one dated 7/7/62 regarding Miller receiving the Beethoven book (with a paperclip stain), one dated 1/10/52 regarding sending six prints of a photo Rodman took "I like it!!", one dated 9/25/45 regarding forwarding a letter, and one undated (but stamped Sep 17, 1945) that is somewhat faded. 5) Salmon colored sheet advertising the Permanent Exhibition of Water Colors from Morn to Midnight at the Green House, with some scorching, including to part of Miller's handwritten text in green ink. RW Consignment. Shelved in Case 0. More
ARTURO TOSCANINI AUTOGRAPH MUSIC SIGNED
1945. Two cards, each 12.5x7.5cm, housed in original envelope. One card is signed flat by Arturo Toscanini in burgundy ink. The second card has five handwritten bars of Beethoven in Toscanini's hand, signed by him and dated August 13, 1945. Cards are in Very Good condition with light wear, small smudging 'August' and a few notes. Light age toning to envelope. KW Consignment. Shelved case 0. More
AUTOGRAPH BOOK OF GERMAN OPERA STARS
One autograph book, bound in red cloth, measuring 8 1/4 inches high by 7 1/2 inches wide. Slightly warped due to the ephemera within, as well as some slight wear. Contains a multitude of signatures, photos, and newspaper clippings. Some of the contents include the autographs of: Robert Wagner, Liselotte Schreiner, Claus Hofer, Maria Wimmer, Werner Hinz, Ehmi Bessel, Mathies Wieman, Paul Wegener, Gustav Knutn, Werner Hinz, Walter Franck, Hannsgeorg Laubenthel, Gustav Grundens, Paul Hartmann, Paul Harbiger, Albert Florath, Kathe Gold, Marianne Hoppe, Paul Hartmann. SF consignment; SEE ALL 6 IMAGES FOR DETAILS. SOME ECOMMERCE SITES HAVE IMAGE CAPS, SO IF YOU DON'T SEE ALL 6 IMAGES, CONTACT SELLER FOR MORE INFORMATION NOTE: Shelved in Locked Annex Area, ND-HV Column. More
AUTOGRAPH LETTER OF J. H. MUNTZ [ALS]
1897. One page long handwritten letter on 10 1/2" x 8" sized paper. Sheet has one horizontal and two vertical creases. Letter is protected by a clear plastic sleeve. Addressed to Gavitts Medical Co., Topeka, and dated 5 July, 1897. The letter has the letterhead of J. H. Muntz Harness and Strap Work. Lieberman consignment. Shelve in Lieberman box (folder). More
AUTOGRAPHED INDEX CARDS (X2) HOF FIRST BASEMAN ST LOUIS BROWNS
George Sisler (1893-1973) HOF First Baseman for the St. Louis Browns. He held the Single Season record for Hits from 1920 until 2004. 2 Index cards, each with a signature in black ink on both sides. The signature and cards are in very good condition. KW Consignment. More
BENSEUR AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED
Chevilly: 1859. VG-; a two-page on one sheet front and back ALS in French, 27cm x 20.5cm, dated October 10, 1859; a letter from R. Benseur, a tailor or garment-maker, to an unidentified client on the author's return to Paris from Bretagne; assorted offset marks to the blank verso half, two pieces of non-archival tape at the blank recto side of the vertical half fold, one small partially closed flap tear, possibly from removed adhesive, to the blank recto half, four folds, one horizontal at the half and three vertical at even quarters, and light creasing throughout; shelved case 0. More
CARTER, SADAT, AND BEGIN SIGNED 1978 CAMP DAVID ACCORDS "NEWSWEEK" COVER PRINT
Camp David: Newsweek, 1971. Reduced and laminated copy of historic Newsweek magazine cover celebrating the "Camp David Accords" of 1978. Autographed in ink by all three signees in September of 1978: United States President Jimmy Carter, Egyptian President Anwar Sadat, and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin. Printed on Kodak paper measuring 8 in x 10 in. The print was excised from a binder and is currently laid down on the thin cardboard of the binder pages. Mounted in black plastic frame. BL Consignment. Located at Dupont location. More
COLLECTION OF SIGNED PHOTOGRAPHS OF OPERA SINGERS, WITH AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED (ALS)
Group of eleven different signed photographs of opera singers. Letter is on Watergate Hotel stationery. In it Gaussman discusses his wife's (Leonie Rysanek) signing her photographs for the addressee. Shelved in Autograph binder. More
EDITH M THOMAS ALS
Folded letter from Edith M. Thomas; Some wear to the edges, fading, toning. Autograph clear. Shelved CZ folder, case 0. More
Ethel Barrymore Theatre "Salome" Playbill Signed by Al Pacino COA
New York: Playbill, Incorporated, 2003. Ethel Barrymore Theatre playbill for 2003 production of Oscar Wilde's "Salome." Signed on cover by Al Pacino with Leaf Authentics COA. Playbill in very good condition. shelved case 0. More
EXTRAORDINARY PERSONS: WORKS BY ECCENTRIC, NONCONFORMIST JAPANESE ARTISTS OF THE EARLY MODERN ERA (1580-1868) IN THE COLLECTION OF KIMIKO AND JOHN POWERS [3 VOLS.]
Cambridge, Mass. Harvard University Art Museums, 1999. First Edition, First Printing. 4tos., 347 pp. [Vol. 1], 383 pp. [Vol. 2], 202 pp. [Vol. 3]; VG/VG-; housed in G off-white card stock slipcase; dark brown cloth-covered spines and boards with gilded and red lettering and red endpapers; decorative impression in top right hand corner of front board, all volumes; mild rubbing and bumping to boards, particularly to Vols. 1 and 3; slight bumping to head of spines, Vols. 1 and 2; interiors clean; pencil marking to back paste-down of Vol. 1; chipping and tearing to head of spine of orange paper dust jacket, fading to spine, shelfwear to top edges of dust jacket [Vol. 1]; slight bumping to head of spine and corners of yellow paper dust jacket, mild fading to spine [Vol. 2]; chipping and tearing to head of spine of gray paper dust jacket, shelfwear to top edges and corners of dust jacket [Vol. 3]; mild rubbing and shelfwear to slipcase; DJs protected by mylar; set housed in plain light yellow cardboard slipcase; shelved Alcove 1. More
FAMOUS AMERICAN POETS AUTOGRAPHS SIGNED LETTERS AND POEMS (x9)
c1946. Group of autographs, hand-copied poems, and autographed letters from famous American poets. This lot includes the following: Carl Sandburg (1878-1967) American poet, biographer, and Pulitzer-prize winner. Two autographs on index cards in black ink (dated August 1946). Very Good condition. Mark van Doren (1894-1972) American poet/writer. Hand-copied excerpt from "Our Lady Peace" (written by Van Doren in 1943). One-page autographed in black ink (dated 3/7/1946): She was the very ridges that we must scale, Securing the rough top. And how she smiled Was how our strength would issue. Not to fail Was having her, gigantic, undefiled, For homely goddess, big as the world that burned, Grandmother and taskmistress, frild and town. We let the stranger go; but when we turned Our lady lived, fierce in each other's frown. Archibald MacLeish (1892-1982) American poet and writer; First Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs. One-page typed memo on "Assistant Secretary of State" letterhead. Signed in black ink and dated 7/24/1945. Letter thanks Stephen for his correspondence: "Your letter is far too kind, but at least it merits more than the autograph of, Yours Very Sincerely..." Marianne Moore (1887-1972) American modernist poet. In response to Stephen's letter Marianne hand-writes: "Dear Stephen, Since handwriting is a kind of portrait it is reasonable we should take an interest in it but I do not quite approve of 'autograph collecting.' Give some thought to this: Quite aghast from theory, I send you my good wishes." One-page note autographed in black ink (dated 2/15/1946). Max Eastman (1883-1969) American writer on literature, philosophy and society, a poet and a prominent political activist. In response to Stephen's letter Eastman typed out "Coming To Port": OUR motion on the soft still misty river Is like rest; and like the hours of doom That rise and follow one another ever, Ghosts of sleeping battle-cruisers loom And languish quickly in the liquid gloom. From watching them your eyes in tears are gleaming, And your heart is still; and like a sound In silence is your stillness in the streaming Of light-whispered laughter all around, Where happy passengers are homeward bound. Their sunny journey is in safety ending, But for you no journey has an end. The tears that to your eyes their light are lending Shine in softness to no waiting friend; Beyond the search of any eye they tend. There is no nest for the unresting fever Of your passion, yearning, hungry-veined; There is no rest nor blessedness forever That can clasp you, quivering and pained, Whose eyes burn ever to the Unattained. Like time, and like the river's fateful flowing, Flowing though the ship has come to rest, Your love is passing through the mist and going, Going infinitely from your breast, Surpassing time on its immortal quest. The ship draws softly to the place of waiting, All flush forward with a joyful aim, And while their hands with happy hands are mating, Lips are laughing out a happy name-- You pause, and pass among them like a flame. Typed letter is two pages in length, signed in black ink, post-marked from Cuba, and dated 3/14/1946. Very Good condition with light+ age toning. John G. Whittier (1807-1892) American poet. Autograph in pen inscribed: "I am very truly Thy Friend" and dated 1876. Paper note laid on paper with age toning and light wrinkling Annie Fields (1834-1915) American writer, poet, and philanthropist. One-page autographed letter signed in black ink. Writing is difficult to transcribe but signature confirmed to be Annie Adams Fields (writing from her home at 148 Charles Street). Condition is Very Good with light age toning. Louis Untermeyer (1885-1977) American poet. Two autographs on index cards in black ink; envelope postmarked 8/9/1945. Jean Starr Untermeyer (1886-1970) American poet. One-page typed memo signed on personal letterhead. In response to Stephen's letter: "Thank you for your letter of February 4th, which has remained unanswered so long because I have been ill. The necessity to conserve my strength is a prime reason why I have to refuse to copy out poems on request, although I am happy when I know that they are enjoyed. Best luck to your studies and to you." signed in black ink and dated 3/5/1946. Condition is Very Good with light age toning. Provenance: Second Story Books is delighted to present this original, hand-signed item from the Stephen May Autograph Collection. As a youth in the 1940's, Stephen May (193. More
FAMOUS MUSICIAN AUTOGRAPHS, SIGNED LETTERS, AND PHOTOGRAPHS LOT (x8)
c1945. Group of autographs, ephemera, signed letters, and signed photos from famous musicians. Included in this lot are the following: Yehudi Menuhin (1916-1999) American-born British violinist and conductor. Two autographs penned in black ink on index cards (dated August, 1945) with envelope postmarked 8/17/1945. Condition is Very Good with light age toning. Jose Iturbi (1895-1980) Spanish conductor, pianist, and harpsichordist; appeared in several Hollywood films in 1940's. One autographed photograph and two autographs on index cards in black ink (dated 1946). Very Good condition with light age toning. Joseph Zoellner, Sr (1862-1950) Violinist Zoellner string quartet. Autographed black-and-white photograph and autographed Zoellner Quartet program, "Six Chamber Evenings " Light age toning to both items; photograph is stuck to front corner of program. Laurens Hammond (1895-1973) American engineer, musician, and inventor (Hammond organ/clock). One-page typed letter signed on Hammond Instrument Company letterhead. Envelope postmarked 1/23/1947. Very Good condition with light age toning. Andre Kostelanetz (1901-1980) Russian-born American conductor. Autograph on index card in blue ink. Very Good condition with light age toning. Serge Koussevitsky (1874-1951) Russian-born American conductor. Autograph on index card. Very Good condition with light age toning. Eugene Ormandy (1899-1985) Hungarian-born American conductor/violinist. Two autographs on index cards in blue ink. Envelope dated 8/12/1945. Condition is Very Good with light age toning. Mischa Elman (1891-1967) Russian-born American violinist. Two autographs on index cards. Envelope postmarked 8/11/1945. Condition is Very Good with light age toning KW Consignment. More
FIVE ALDOUS HUXLEY LETTERS
Five fragments of ALS by Huxley; all pieces with evidence of burning; burned sections cut away, resulting in loss of text and fragmentation of letters, as is not unusual for material from the Rodman archive. extant pages clean and flat; dates and locations uncertain; all hand-written by Huxley; letters discuss travel in southern France and Italy; RW consignment; shelved Case 0. W1014. More
FORMER U.K. PRIME MINISTER MARGARET THATCHER AUTOGRAPH-PHOTOGRAPH ASSEMBLAGE
Framed Margaret Thatcher assemblage featuring a (matted) 9 1/2 in x 7 1/2 in color photograph with a 1 5/8 in x 6 in autographed slip of paper laid on top. Signature is clear and strong in blue ink. Wood frame measures 16 in x 13 in and is in Very Good condition with a few light scratches to the edges. BL Consignment. Shelved Rockville Room B. More
FRAMED ASSEMBLAGE CUT SIGNATURE AND PHOTOGRAPH
Cut signature and classic black-and-white photograph of French ballet dancer, Sylvie Guillem. Matted and framed (measuring 11 3/8" x 16 3/8"); frame in Good+ condition with a few minor scrapes (revealing original red-painted wood underneath). PF Consignment. More
GLUCK [Initialed, With signed postcard and letter by Hesse]
Montaglona: Privately Published, 1949. First edition. Chapbook with signed postcard; VG; Some rubbing to the edges, light bumping; Corners slightly creased; Postcard and letter in excellent shape with some creasing on upper edge; Postcard signed "H. Hesse" and chapbook initialed H.H.; Very Scarce; 27 pages, letter and postcard. Shelved in Autograph album case 0. More
HAVELOCK ELLIS TLS
Typed, signed letter by Havelock Ellis. Undated letter in support of "Dr. Rank," presumably psychologist Otto Rank. The letter states Dr. Ranks credentials, including his association with Sigmund Freud. Some creasing, otherwise fine. Shelved case 0, autograph folder. JL Consignment. More
HENRY LOWELL MASON AUTOGRAPHED LETTERS SIGNED [ALS] WITH MUSIC
1945. Two letters from Henry Mason. The first is a one page typed signed letter with two folds and housed in the original envelope. Dated January 1, 1945, it discusses general pleasantries as well as Mason's opinion of the atomic bomb "Well it seems to me that a wise course is now being pursued as to this. We may all hope for the best outcome now that the terrific thing has been discovered." The second letter is a small card (13.5x8.5cm) autograph letter signed. Dated September 9, 1945, it discusses Mason acceding to a request for two phrases of his music and sending them along. With the letter are said two phrases, each on their own card with the history of the songs, being titled 'Our Christ' and 'When all the world is young, Lad.' Letters are in Very Good condition with light wear. Light age toning to envelopes. KW Consignment. Shelved case 0. More
INTERVIEW MAGAZINE VOL.10 NO.11 [Signed]
New York: Interview Enterprises, 1980. November 1980 issue of Interview magazine (Vol.10 No.11) signed (and inscribed) on front cover by Andy Warhol. Magazine in Very Good+ condition with very light bumping to corners. Signature is clear and strong in black Sharpie. JG Consignment. More
IRA GERSHWIN AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED [ALS]
1946. One-page autograph letter signed by Ira Gershwin with two horizontal folds and housed in the original envelope. Dated Dec. 17. 46 and written on his letterhead, it answers questions regarding 'Of Thee I Sing': "...it took about five months for my brother and I to do the score. Yes, all the collaborators kept in close touch with one another during the creative and rehearsal periods. As to your question regarding the reception of the opus I can only say that I doubt that few, if any, musicals ever received better notices." Letter is in Very Good condition with light wear. Light age toning to envelope. KW Consignment. Shelved case 0. More
JAMES CORBETT INSCRIBED PHOTO
A signed 3/4 view of James Corbett, showing him from the knees upwards, wearing only boxing pants and belt. In Very Good condition. Housed in Very Good condition frame. Professionally framed. Dimensions in frame: height 11.9 inches x width 8.25 inches, with the photo being only slightly smaller. Not examined outside of frame. Inscribed: "To My friend Gerald Levy With best regards Jas J Corbett Champion of the World 1892-1897." Located at the Dupont Store. More
JOHN J PERSHING INSCRIBED PHOTO
1933. A signed half view of General John Pershing, showing him from mid chest upwards, wearing his uniform. In Very Good condition. Housed in Very Good condition frame. Professionally framed. Dimensions in frame: height 10.7 inches x width 8.5 inches, with the photo being only slightly smaller. Not examined outside of frame. Inscribed: "For Ambassador and Mrs Straus With Warm personal regards And best wishes. Sept 1933 John J Pershing." Located at the Dupont Store. CL Consignment. More
John L. Lewis Autographed Portrait And TLS
Description: A black and white signed portrait and a typed signed letter of John Lewis, both addressed to Robert R. Gros of Standford. The 11”x14” portrait is by Chase of Washington and signed by Lewis over his hand. The accompanying letter is typed on Lewis’s embossed 7”x 9” letterhead as President of the United Mine Workers. Age toning to the letter with center letter crease fold. Slightly bent to left corner and right border of portrait. Shelved Off Sales Floor Room A {S's Office}. CX Consignment. More
JOHN REED MANUSCRIPT POEM
1915-1920. Two pages of unlined paper, with a handwritten poem, signed "Reed" and undated although probably 1915-1920; pages with watermark reading "Persian bond'; poem titled "De Profundo", possibly unpublished, with no records found: "up from the deep! Oh god - if / god there be, / so must I spring - hand in each / wretched hand / Heart to dead heart of these that / wear the brand - / The reckless, sightless drift of / destiny... RW consignment; shelved Case 0 W1003. More
A KEEPSAKE ANTHOLOGY OF THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF THE CONSULTANTSHIP IN POETRY : THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, MARCH 29, 30, AND 31, 1987 (CONSULTANTS' REUNION, 1987)
Washington: Library of Congress, 1987. Octavo, v, 44 pages. In Very Good condition. Spine is staple bound. Cover is pink with gold print. Illustrated: b&w portraits. Includes autographs in ink of Howard Nemerov, Reed Whittemore, Stephen Spender, James Dickey, William Jay Smith, and Gwendolyn Brooks. Laid in are loose sheets from other publications containing the autographs in ink of Dick Francis, Robert Stone, Daniel J. Boorstin, Katherine Anne Porter, and Mstislav Rostropovich. NOTE: Shelved in Locked Annex Area, Oversized Ephemera Shelf. More
L'AUTOGRAPHE. NUMERO 1.
Paris: authors, 1864. First Edition. Oblong thin folio rebound in red cloth with no letters; VG; minimal soiling on boards; strong binding; first three title pages show substantial tearing around edges, some repaired with scotch tape; a couple of pages have offsetting from ink not detrimental to text; engravings and drawings throughout; each page with legends in tight print; pp. 207; the original project was to compile about 1,500 autographs for the bi-monthly magazine; this first volume contains signatures and letters from Louis Napoleon to Alfred de Musset and Lamennais as well as many artists and artistocrats; in French; shelved front table; due to odd size, please contact us for shipping cost. More
"LADY BIRD" JOHNSON SIGNED AND INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH
Washington, D.C. Harris & Ewing. Claudia Alta "Lady Bird" Johnson signed and inscribed Harris & Ewing photograph. Signature is clear and strong in brown ink. Photograph in Very Good+ condition with no apparent flaws or damage. Wood frame in Very Good condition measuring 12 1/2 in x 15 1/2 in. BL Consignment. Shelved Rockville Room B. More
LESLIE CHARTERIS AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED [ALS]
1946. Two letters from Leslie Charteris. The first is a one page typed signed letter with two folds and housed in the original envelope. Dated January 3, 1946, it discusses being able to order Saint books from Charteris directly and references a second sheet with a list of titles, also present. The second letter is a two page typed unsigned advertisement for Charteris' 'A Letter from The Saint,' advertising a weekly letter from Charteris for a small fee. Letters are in Very Good condition with light wear. The first has a paper-clip indent. Light age toning to envelopes. KW Consignment. Shelved case 0. More
LETTER AND PHOTOGRAPH OF EMILE ZOLA
Framed and matted photograph of Zola with ALS note; blue and gold matting in gilt frame; not examined out of frame; black and white photo of Zola, with handwritten note in French mounted below; dimensions in frame: height 16 1/4 inches x width 10 1/2 inches; dimensions of photo from sight: height 6 1/4 inches x width 4 3/8 inches; dimensions of note from sight: height 2 1/4 inches x width 4 inches; RW consign; located at Dupont Circle store. W1013. More
THE LITTLEWOOD COLLECTION OF EARLY AMELIA EARHART PHOTOGRAPHS AND COVERS
1933-1963. A Collection of over 120 early photographs, letters, signed photos, and ephemera related to Amelia Earhart. The collection appears to have been assembled by collector Bill Schneider from the 1930s to 1960s and then purchased by William Littlewood in the 1970s. The collection includes 1). A photo of Amelia Earhart in the Beech-Nut initialed by Amelia Earhart, accompanied by an ALS from Bill Schneider to Earhart asking for an autographed photo. The items are in a black plastic frame. 2). Four photos of the Fokker F-7 Friendship signed by Lou Gordon, the mechanic and co-pilot for the 1928 flight in which Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly the Atlantic Ocean. 3). Seven ALS from Lou Gordon to Bill Schneider, dated: 5/1/1934, 8/20/49, 3-18-1951,1/30/1952, 9-5-1955,3/9/1957, and 10/14/1963. 4). A letter signed by Betty Chester (Earhart’s secretary) to Bill Schneider, dated 7/15/1933, with two accompanying Type 1 photos of Earhart arriving after completing the Bendix Race. The items are in a black plastic frame. 5). First flight cover carried by Earhart on her 1935 Hawaii-California flight. With typed notation: “Hawaii-California // This letter Carried By The Kindness Of Miss Amelia Earhart // Bill Schneider Jr., Rahway, New Jersey.” Accompanied by 16 photos produced by Lockheed showing images from Earhart's Hawaii-California flight. 6).First flight cover dated “1937” with text: “Amelia Earhart Completes World Flight.” 7). Cover honoring Amelia Earhart (with U.S. Air Mail stamp), dated 1963, with signature of aviatrix Viola Gentry. 8). 58 photographs, all dating to the 1930s, showing multiple Earhart-flown planes, public events, etc. All photographs are either Type 1 or very early reproductions. 9). Six photos of Earhart's "Trans-Atlantic Lockheed" released by Lockheed. 10). Photograph of Amelia Earhart with Paul Collins, Richard Alsworth, and Gene Vidal. The photo is signed by Paul Collins on the back and is undated. 11). Three signed Type 1 photos of American Aviator Frank Purdy Lahm. 12). Sixteen photos of planes Earhart flew, events Earhart appeared at, etc. similar to those released by Lockheed. 13). Two Type 1 Photos of Lockheed plane emblazoned “Mrs. ?”. 14). Two Ads for Amelia Earhart speech appearance at the Masonic Temple (presumably in Michigan City in 1934). 15). Three ads for covers (1930s). 16). TLS from Bill Schneider to “Captain Blakeman” (presumably F. T. Blakeman), with autograph note at bottom in response. 17). Two page TLS to Bill Schneider from a “Florence” [unidentified]. Items are in good to very good condition. The photos have mild to moderate curling. The letters show mild creasing. EL Consignment. Shelved in Rockville. More
LOUISE MORGAN SILL ALS
Folded ALS by the poet Louise Morgan Sill. Minor wear, ink and signature clean and clear. Residue from where letter was removed from book. More
MADAME LE BREUILLY AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED
[Paris]. VG-; A one-page ALS in French, 18cm x 11.5cm, dated Monday the 19th without year or month; a brief letter from Madame Le Breuilly to Countess Félicité de Choiseul-Meuse on the occasion of the former returning from a trip and looking to catch up with the latter; small "359" in pencil to corner of verso, some foxing and light creasing at edges, small open tear to one corner where letter was sealed, orange wax remnant to torn corner on recto and corresponding on verso, folded three times, once vertically and twice horizontally; shelved case 0. More
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL CUT SIGNATURE/AUTOGRAPH LOT (13 INDIVIDUALS)
Group of cut signatures from the following professional baseball players: Phil Cavaretta cut signature (pencil) Roy Hughes cut signature (pencil) "Hoody" English index card (ink) Tex Hughson cut signature (ink) Lou Novikoff and Mickey Kreetner cut signature (pen/pencil) Dick Newsome cut signature (pencil) Jim Tabor cut signature (pencil) Hy Vandenberg autograph on paper (ink) Aldon Willkie cut signature (pencil) Dewey Williams cut signature (pencil) Ken Chase cut signature (pencil) "Lefty" Gomez pencil on paper (repaired) KW Consignment. More
MARC LOLIÉE AUTOGRAPH LETTERS SIGNED AND LISTINGS
Paris: 1951. VG; four items, two one-page front and back ALS on Marc Loilée letterhead, 19cm x 25.5cm and 21cm x 27cm, one printed front and back, 21cm x 12cm, and one typed front and back, 21cm x 11cm, all in French, one document dated December 20 without year, but with (translated) "best wishes for 1952" in the reply on the verso; both ALS come from Loilée to an unknown recipient advertising letters from Louis Pasteur that Loilée has for sale in varying levels of detail, with a reply from the recipient on the earlier of the two stating his disinterest in said letters and offering on another, as well as a particular item from Loilée's November catalog; the printed item is a clipped listing of a Pasteur lecture transcribed in his own hand from an unidentified catalog; the typed item is a clipped listing of a Pasteur manuscript from an unidentified catalog; the smaller ALS features a small "51" written below the date in pencil on the recto, one very small brown stain to recto at the upper edge center and three small brown stains to verso, two at the center folds and one on the lower edge, and is folded 6 times, twice horizontally around the half and four times vertically, of which three are near the center; the larger ALS features a small "Pas a" in pencil below the signature on verso, two small closed tears at the sides of the horizontal fold, and is folded in half twice, once vertically and once horizontally; the printed item features two pencil annotations to the margins of recto and a jagged torn edge to the right; the typed item features one pencil annotation to the upper margin and an open tear to the right edge; shelved case 0. More
MARK TWAIN AUTOGRAPH FRAMED
Framed Autograph of Mark Twain; Twain's flat signature ("Yours Truly, Mark Twain") on a 3" X 4.25" card, matted below a photo of Twain, both framed; Frame measures 15.5" X 9" and features marbled paper highlights; Twain's signature is clear and in black ink; SG Consign. More
MARK TWAIN AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED [ALS]
Wheeling, WV: 1872. Single-paged autograph letter signed by Samuel Clemens with one vertical fold and two horizontal. In Very Good condition. Adhesive residue to left-side of page, and finger stain to top left corner. Dated January 10 with no year written, but with recipient note '1/16.72'. It is written on what appears to be a piece of notebook paper, as discerned by faint blue horizontal lines. Letter reads in full: "Wheeling, Jan. 10. / Redpath and Fall - / Gentlemen - Enclosed please find N.Y. draft in your favor for $180.00 P. Ack. [Please acknowledge] - / Yours truly Samuel L. Clemens." Rear docketed: "Clemens Samuel L. Wheeling, W Va. Jan. 10 72. Shelved in Case 0 binder. More
Medical Convention Program Sheet Signed by Albert Sabin
8.5"x5.5" sheet of paper from a program for the "International Symposium for the 1980's" inscribed by Albert B. Sabin, developer of an oral polio vaccine. ---LIEBERMAN CONSIGNMENT Shelve in autographs binder. More
MLB ATHLETICS AUTOGRAPH AND SIGNED PROGRAM
One autographed index card and one "Higgins has it!" publication signed by Connie Mack (former player and manager for the Philadelphia Athletics). Signatures clear and strong in ink. KW Consignment. More
MLB PARTIAL TEAM SIGNED INDEX CARD
1944. Card signed by 13 players from the 1944 World Series Champion St. Louis Cardinals. Includes Hall of Famer Stan Musial, 1944 MVP Marty Marion, Walker Cooper, Pepper Martin, Mort Cooper, Max Lanier, Ken O'Dea, Ray Sanders, Johnnie Hopp, George "Whitey" Kurowski, Danny Litwhiler, "Debs" Garms, and George Munger. The signatures are clear and strong in blue or black ink. The card is in very good condition. It is stamped Jun 20, 1944. KW Consignment. More
NAUTICAL PROMISSORY NOTES, 1838-1861 [TWO SETS]
1838-1861. Two wood-framed collections of 19th century nautical promissory notes, with typed transcriptions; most notes dated 1838; not examined out of frames; dimensions of frame 1: height 31.25" x width 25.25"; dimensions of frame 2: height 30.25" x width 24.25"; RW consignment; NOTE: Shelved in Room B, Upright Storage W1009. More
OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED [ALS]
[1891]. One-page autograph letter signed by Oliver Wendell Holmes with one horizontal fold. Undated, it is addressed to the Editor of The Traveller regarding an interview: "I do not wish to be "interviewed" on the subject you mention." Letter is in Very Good condition with light wear. It has been pasted onto a slightly larger sheet of paper with an ink note 'Spring of 1891' below letter, newsclipping pasted to rear; KW Consignment. Shelved case 7. More
ON THE USES OF THE STUDY OF JURISPRUDENCE [SIGNED]
London: John Murray, 1863. 1863 Reprint. Octavo, 47 pages. In Very Good condition. Stitched pamphlet with autograph letter signed by Sarah Austin loose. Mild shelf wear and soiling. Edges of pamphlet mildly worn and age-toned. Front cover inscribed to Lord Arthur Russell. Previous bookseller's marks at back cover. Pages clean. Shelved Case 7. W1015. More
One Page Typed Letter Signed [TLS]
1979. One page typed letter, signed by Karl Menninger in what appears to be green marker. 8 1/2" x 11" sheet paper on The Menninger Foundation letterhead. Paper has two light horizontal creases. Also lightly creased at corners. Dated May 23, 1979, the letter reads as follows: "Dear [Doctor]: Since I didn't see you in Chicago last week, I will look for you here in Topeka in August. Just call my office as the time draws near, and we will set up an appointment. Sincerely Karl Menninger" --- Lieberman Consignment. Shelve in autographs folder. More
PHOTO FROM ‘21ST CENTURY HEALTH CHALLENGES IN AMERICA AND ABROAD’ (NOVEMBER 8–9, 2000) SIGNED 9x
Atlanta: 2000. Color photograph of '21st Century Health Challenges in America and Abroad', hosted by Southern Center for International Studies (SCIS) on November 8-9, 2000. Signed by: Louis W. Sullivan, M.D, Joseph A. Califano, Jr., F. David Mathews, Ph.D., David Satcher, M.D., PhD., Margaret M. Heckler, Helene Gayle, M.D., MPH, Otis R. Bowen, M.D., Richard Schweiker, and Rebecca Chase, ABC News. Minor adhesive damage to bottom center of mat. Dimensions: w 18.5 in x h 19.5 in. PW Consignment. TW072u. More
PHOTO FROM ‘A SUMMIT ON EUROPE’ (2001) SIGNED 7x
Atlanta: 2001. Black and white photograph of 'A Summit on Europe', hosted by Southern Center for International Studies (SCIS) on 04-06-2001. Signed by: Carl Bildt (Former Prime Minister of Sweden), Kim Campbell (Former Prime Minister of Canada), Alexander Haig (Former U.S. Secretary of State), Klaus Naumann (Former German Chairman of the North Atlantic Military Committee), Andrzej Olechowski (Former Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs), Ali Mazrui (Kenyan-born American academic and political writer), and Marvin Kalb.. Dimensions: w 18.5 in x h 19.5 in. PW Consignment. TW035u. More