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Oklahoma representative (1951-73). Large signature and "MC / (1st Okla Dist)" on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1969 November 25. Fine. With original envelope. More
Oklahoma representative (1951-73). Large signature and "MC / (1st Okla Dist)" on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1969 November 25. Fine. With original envelope. More
French director of the Council of the Resistance during World War Two; later French premier. Bold signature in blue fountain pen, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1981 January 20. Fine. With original envelope. Comes with a superb vintage 8½" X 7" glossy news agency photograph of 1947 showing..... More
At the time of his death, the last surviving member of the NFL's first championship team of the 1920s, the Canton Bulldogs; played fullback, linebacker and kicker for the Frankford Yellow Jackets as well; originator of the kicking tee. Full signature in black fineline, heavy stock 5" X 3" card..... More
The only son of the famed politician and orator was a noted attorney, U.S. District Attorney in Arizona (1915-20) and Collector of Customs for the port of Los Angeles (1938-53). ANS, 1p, 7¼" X 10½", n.p., 1931 December 4. Addressed to Henry T. Rainey (1860-1934, Illinois congressman). Very good. Paper..... More
Noted French classical pianist who collaborated with Maurice Ravel and toured extensively. ALS in French, 1p, 7¼" X 10½", San Francisco, CA, 1944 May 13. Addressed to Irving Schwerke (1893-1975), American pianist and music critic. Fine. On letterhead of "The Clift" hotel, Casadesus chats with a friend. In part: "Your..... More
The U.S. attorney general under Truman (1945-49) was then appointed an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court (1949-67). Printed DS, 5pp, 9" X 6", [Washington, DC], 3 March 1974. Very good. Single veritcal fold, else near fine. Headed "Supreme Court of the United States" this printed self-cover pamphlet (apparently..... More
This attorney general under Truman was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court in 1949, where he served until 1967. TLS, 1p, 7" X 9", Washington, DC, 1948 February 18. Addressed to Judge Edward J. Turnbaugh. Very good. Two file holes at top margin. On Attorney General letterhead, Clark regrets at..... More
Popular children's book author of "The Blot: Little City Cat" (1930), "Hello, the Boat!" (1938), "Walking on Gold" (1940), "Let's Go!" (1949) and others. Two Autograph Letters Signed, each 8½" X 11", each New York, NY, 1938 December 6 and 1939 January 13. Both addressed to Owen Davies. Near fine..... More
Famed outfielder with the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Indians, debuting in 1920 and retiring in 1931. Big bold signature in blue ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1973 August 1. Fine. With original, spotted envelope. Rather uncommon. More
Fonseca played first and second base for the Cincinnati Reds (1921-24), Philadelphia Phillies (1925), Cleveland Indians (1927-31) and Chicago White Sox (1931-33, manager 1932-34); Haas played center field for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1925), Philadelphia Athletics (1928-32, 1938) and Chicago White Sox (1933-37); Schang played catcher for the Philadelphia Athletics (1913-17..... More
This first and second baseman debuted in 1921 with the Cincinnati Reds (until 1924), playing also for the Philadelphia Phillies (1925), Cleveland Indians (1927-31) and Chicago White Sox (1931-33); he plays himself in the 1927 silent comedy "Slide, Kelly, Slide," a film that supposedly got him interested in using film..... More
Starting in the chorus line, this actress rose to leading lady status in the 1930s and '40s, then moved into radio and television. Signature, dated 1984 December 14, on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. Fine. With original envelope, partly addressed in her hand. More
Opera singer who made his New York debut in 1919. IPS [Campbell], 8" X 10", n.p., 1925 September 18. Inscribed to pianist John Leiser. Fine. Huge bold inscription vertically along the right side of this handsome formal head-and-shoulders portrait. Part of the inscription falls within a dark area, with resulting..... More
New York Yankees outfielder, debuting in 1923. Bold signature in blue ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1974 October 21. Fine. With original envelope. More
Famed Mexican caricaturist and sculptor who worked and exhibited in New York in the 1920s and '30s; in a February 1936 "Time" magazine review of an exhibit of his figures in Manhattan, the review noted his "brilliantly colored little figures," wax pieces less than 6" tall; he described Hidalgo as..... More
The star Yankee pitcher of the 1920s and '30s, known as "Schoolboy," became one of the first players to enter sportscasting; elected to the Hall of Fame in 1969. TNS, 1p, 6" X 7", n.p., n.y. Near fine. On his personal imprinted letterhead, Hoyt writes a choice sentiment: "To a...... More
This wunderkind of educators had already served as dean of Yale Law School when named president of University of Chicago in 1929! With Mortimer J. Adler, he introduced the famed "Great Books" program, eliminated intercollegiate football and made other radical curriculum changes; he authored many volumes on education issues and..... More
This wunderkind of educators had already served as dean of Yale Law School (1927-29) when named president of University of Chicago in 1929! Which post he held until 1945, then named chancellor and serving until 1951. With Mortimer J. Adler, he introduced the famed "Great Books" program, eliminated intercollegiate football..... More
The finest third baseman in the Negro Leagues was also a strong, consistent hitter. PS, 3½" X 5½", n.p., n.d. Fine. Gold Hall of Fame plaque postcard, boldly signed with "Best Wishes" at the top margin. More
The English-born stage actress -- daughter of the poet Richard LeGallienne -- also founded the Civic Repertory Theatre in the 1920s and won an Emmy for "The Royal Family" in 1978. Bold signature and date (1970 August 5) in characteristic purple ink on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card..... More
American government official and public administrator appointed Tennessee Valley Authority co-director by FDR in 1933 and chairman from 1941 to 1946, earning the nickname "Mr. TVA"; he served as first chairman the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission from 1947 to 1950. Large full signature in black ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X...... More
British author. "Laurence W. Meynell / (in my 84th year)" and date (1983 September 12) on a special heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. Fine. With original envelope. More
This reserve outfielder debuted with the Chicago Cubs in 1925, lasting there two seasons. Attractive signature and "Chi 'Cubs' - '25 - 26" in blue ink, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., n.y. Near fine. Handsome later life example. More
This architect, art historian and museum director is best remembered as the National Portrait Gallery's first director (1964-69); he also served as director of St. Louis's City Art Museum (1942-46, 1955-64) and the Brooklyn Museum (1946-55). Signed First Day Cover, 6½" X 3½", cancelled in Washington, DC on 4 November..... More
This catcher debuted with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1921, playing there until 1924. Full signature in blue ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1980 August 27. Very good. Last name dark and bold, but pen lightened up considerably during "Charles" and "Nig" -- though still easily legible..... More