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This famed Joffrey Ballet soloist was later a noted choreographer. Large bold signature in blue fountain pen, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1985 August 9. Fine. With original envelope. A great example. More
This famed Joffrey Ballet soloist was later a noted choreographer. Large bold signature in blue fountain pen, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1985 August 9. Fine. With original envelope. A great example. More
"The Fillmore Flash," Canadian ice hockey star who played left wing for the Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Americans, Brooklyn Americans and Boston Bruins between 1933 and 1944. ANS ("Buzz"), 1p, 5" X 3", n.p., n.y. [1981]. Addressed to Richard. Fine. Cordial note to an admirer: "I feel honored to..... More
This shortstop debuted with the Philadelphia Athletics in 1921, retiring the following year. ANS, 1p, heavy stock lined 5" X 3" card, n.p., n.y. Near fine. Bold full signature and "Phila. Athletics 1921-22," followed by comment: "Good luck & if you are ever in or near Knox ville come to..... More
This Republican politician was the only Kansas governor (1947-50) to also serve in the House of Representatives (1935-47) and the Senate (1950-69). DS, 1p, irregular 7½" X 17", n.p. [Washington, DC], 1952 February 8. Very good. Evenly age toned throughout, with couple of small scotch tape stains. Clipped from the..... More
On October 4, 1929 a bit of aviation history took place in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, when the Grube Airport officially opened and the first airmail from that airport was flown; Transcontinental Air Mail Service Datin flew 2,200 letters to Pittsburgh, 300 of them signed by him; two days later he died..... More
This newspaper journalist turned novelist and magazine writer authored "Almanzar" (1918), "The Chinese Label" (1920) and "The Road to San Jacinto" (1936) before becoming director of the Texas Writer's Project of the federal Works Project Administration during the Depression, in which capacity he largely authored the 1940 "Texas: A Guide..... More
The only Michigan governor to ever die in office (at the young age of 54) was this Republican politician, who served as the Great Lakes State's 34th and 36th governor. Two items: First, a Typed Letter Signed, 7¼" X 10½", Lansing, MI, 14 May 1936. Addressed to Arnold F. Gates..... More
U.S. Supreme Court marshal, described by one writer as "The only person allowed yo make an undue amount of noise around the Supreme Court room is the official court crier, Frank K. Green...." Bold handsome signature and "Marshall, Supreme Court, U.S. / April 22, 1937" in black ink on a...... More
The Republican politician from New York served that state in Congress (1877-87) and as senator (1887-93). ANS, 1p, 5" X 7½", New York, NY, 1889 October 25. Addressed to Mrs. Barker. Very good. Faintly age toned. On letterhead of "Office of Morton, Bliss & Co.," Hiscock fulfills some unnamed request..... More
This representative from Michigan's 12th district (1934-42 and 1944-46) holds the distinction of being that district's only Democrat ever (the district no longer exists); as a "New Deal" supporter, he was instrumental in bringing about Social Security and minimum wage legislation. Signed printed speech, 1p (recto and verso), 7½" X...... More
This World War Two ace served with the U.S. Air Force's noted 61st Squadron of the 56th Fighter Group in England alongside such notables as "Hub" Zemke and "Gabby" Gabreski; in 63 combat missions he downed seven enemy aircraft. Color PS, 6" X 19½", n.p., n.y. Very good. Minor tape..... More
The publisher of the "Chicago Daily News" (from 1931) showed his versatility when he became a Republican presidential candidate briefly in 1936 and accepted FDR's appointment as Secretary of the Navy in 1940. TLS, 1p, 8" X 10½", Washington, DC, 1943 March 14. Addressed to Rose Bigman. Very good. Faintly..... More
The publisher of the "Chicago Daily News" (from 1931) showed his versatility when he became a Republican presidential candidate briefly in 1936 and accepted FDR's appointment as Secretary of the Navy in 1940. TNS, 1p, 8½" X 11", Chicago, IL, 1938 January 15. Addressed to George F. Robinson. Very good..... More
American pianist and composer ("To a Messenger," "I Came with a Song," "Like a Rosebud") who studied under Leschetizsky in Vienna; he toured as accompanist with Marcella Sembrich and Frances Alda and was much sought after as a voice teacher for the likes of Marian Anderson and Lawrence Tibbett. TLS..... More
An Ohio landmark: mayor of Cleveland (1941-44), governor (1945-57), senator (1957-69). Bold full signature in blue ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1988 May 22. Fine. With original envelope. More
Wood engraver turned publisher whose Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper revolutionized and popularized newspapers with its numerous engraved illustrations, bringing home graphic Civil War coverage. Uncommon large "Faithfully Yours / Frank Leslie" on a heavy stock 3 3/4" X 2¼" card, n.p., n.d. Very good. Accompanied by an unsigned item from..... More
The son-in-law of inventor George M. Pullman was a Republican politician who served as Illinois representative (1906-11), governor (1917-21) and 1920 presidential candidate. Group of four political buttons, chronologically as follows: 1) "Lowden / For Governor," a 7/8" diameter pinback button with portrait within white circle against blue background with..... More
The son-in-law of inventor George M. Pullman was a Republican politician who served as Illinois governor (1917-21) and representative (1906-11). TLS, 1p, 5 3/4" X 7 3/4", Oregon, IL 8 June 1937. Addressed to Arnold F. Gates (1914-93, noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar). Near fine. On personal letterhead, Lowden..... More
This 2nd lieutenant with the 10th Cavalry, the famed "Buffalo Soldier's," participated in the charge up San Juan Hill during the Spanish-American War and was wounded; he also served as aide to General Wood in Cuba and the Philippines and then to Major General Theodore Roosevelt; in 1917 he was..... More
Outfielder who debuted in 1922 and played five seasons with the Philadelphia Athletics and St. Louis Browns. Bold full signature in blue ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1975 May 24. Fine. With original envelope. More
This baseball player debuted with the Cleveland Naps in 1914. Bold full signature in blue ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., n.y. Near fine. Handsome later life example. More
Athlete and swimmer who became a noted dancer in the 1930s with Ted Shawn's "Denishawn Dancers," the first all-male dance troupe in the U.S. Bold signature in blue ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1982 August 21. Fine. With original envelope (bearing return address in Overlees' hand). Unusual..... More
American tennis player who won the U.S. Open doubles championship in 1943 and the singles championship in 1944 and 1945. Bold "To Dick: / 'Good Luck' / Frank Parker" in black fineline, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1974 June 13. Fine. With original envelope. More
Debuting in 1932, this Cleveland Indians catcher also played for the Boston Red Sox, retiring in 1946. ANS, 1p, 4" X 5", n.p., 1973 June 28. Near fine. "I want to thank you for the priviledge of rendering you my autograph. I think it's very gracious of you...." More
This classical American pianist was a student of Harold Bauer and himself a respected teacher; his wife was concert singer Elizabeth Poole-Jones. IPS, 8" X 10", n.p., n.y. [ca. 1935]. Near fine. Handsome matte finish half-length portrait of a young Sheridan in pin-striped three-piece suit, seated with legs crossed, one..... More