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Governor general of New Zealand (1962-67). Handsome signature, dated 1972 April 10, on a special heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. Fine. With original envelope. More
Governor general of New Zealand (1962-67). Handsome signature, dated 1972 April 10, on a special heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. Fine. With original envelope. More
This British statesman and career diplomat served as British controller-general in Egypt and later as British agent and consul-general in Egypt (1881-1907). TNS, 1p (lettersheet), 4 3/4" X 7¼", Cairo, Egypt, 22 May 1906. Addressed to Lady Ampthill (Margaret Russell, Baroness Ampthill, 1874-1957, Queen Mary's Lady of the Bedchamber). Very..... More
British nobility, holder of various titled positions. Handsome bold "Argyll" signature in blue ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1983 July 27. Near fine. Tiny staple hole at upper left. With 5" X 3¼" printed "With the Compliments of / The Duke of Argyll" transmittal slip. Original envelope..... More
Irish noblemen and politician, parliamentarian and cabinet minister; prime minister of Northern Ireland (1969-71). Bold signature (simply "Moyola," per protocol) in blue ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1980 February 20. Fine. With original envelope and note from admirer on which Moyola pens "Returned herewith -- / Good..... More
This long-term Republican representative from U.S. Grant's adoptive hometown of Galena, Illinois, served this district in Northwestern Illinois for fourteen terms (1933-61). Partly-printed DS, 1p, 8½" X 11", Jo Daviess County, IL, 1926 October 15. Very good. Faint age toning. "Declaration of Intention" document issued by the U.S. Department of..... More
This action comedy following the escapades of three cousins (Bo, Luke and Daisy Duke) and their grizzled uncle in rural Georgia ruled the CBS airwaves from 1979 to 1985. Four items: 1) PYLE, Denver (1920-97). Inscribed Photograph Signed, 6" X 4", n.p., n.y. Fine. Printed portrait at left, boldly inscribed..... More
This noted English lawn tennis star of the 1940s played at Wimbledon and the All England Championships, was actually a nobleman and until 1971 was titled the Earl of Ronaldshay. Bold "Zetland" in blue ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1980 March 8. Fine. With original envelope. Unusual..... More
The grandson of King Frederick William III of Prussia was himself a military officer who rose through the ranks to field marshal, serving notably in the Second Schleswig War of 1864, the Austro-Prussian War and the Franco-Prussian War. DS in German, 1p, 8½" X 14", Berlin, Germany, 29 June 1863..... More
This British statesman served, among other things, as governor British Guiana (1958-64), governor of the Bahamas (1964-68), and the last governor of Northern Ireland (1968-73). Handsome signature ("Grey of Naunton / Overbrook / Naunton, Glov. / England") in blue fountain pen, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, 1975 July 4..... More
This British statesman, a 2nd Viscount, served as First Lord of the Admiralty, minister of education, Lord President of the Council, chairman of the Conservative Party, minister for science and technology and secretary of state for education and science; in 1970 he became a life peer and twice served as..... More
English nobleman, the 5th Earl of Listowel. Bold signature (simply "Listowel," per protocol) in blue ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1971 March 10. Fine. With original envelope. Unusual. More
English diplomat and statesman; Queen Victoria's foreign affairs secretary. Partly-printed DS, 1p, 10" X 14½", London, England, 1852 August 27. Very good. Passport, beautifully engraved on the usual thin onion skin paper with ornate crest at top and bottom, for a Charles Calvert Corner, "(British Subject) travelling on the Continent."..... More
In 1935 the American Communist Party formed this motley group of writers -- poets, playwrights, critics, novelists, etc. -- who sympathized with their ideology and supported their view, with Writer Waldo Frank their first president and a stellar "Who's Who" membership of "fellow travelers"; they issued a newsletters, published titles..... More
English politician who served as member of Parliament, Irish secretary and secretary for war; he was also a patron of the arts, writing poetry and producing a translation of Faust (1823). Signature and salutation, 1p, 4 3/4" X 1 3/4" tipped to slightly larger sheet, n.p., n.d. Very good. Signature..... More
This British politician and statesman, the great-great-grandson of Prime Minister Robert Peel, lead the House of Commons from 1964 to 1968 and helped create Britain's modern welfare state; he also served as secretary of state for Colonies. Bold signature ("Longford"), heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1973 May 7..... More
This cleric was the spiritual leader of five million Eastern Orthodox Christians, serving as Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople (1973-91) and the 269th successor to St. Andrew. IPS, heavy stock 5" X 7", n.p., 2 July 1973. Near fine. Handsome half-length portrait in full regalia, boldly inscribed and signed in Greek..... More
Founded in 1821 and today operated under the auspice of the University of Pennsylvania, this institution is the first pharmaceutical college in North America. AM (unsigned), 2pp, 6½" X 8½", n.p., n.d. Very good. Slight separations along single horizontal fold. Headed "Library of the Philada College of Pharmacy / Circular,"..... More
This British Whig politician was Viscount Normanby from 1812-31and rose to Earl of Mulgrave from 1831-38, when the Marquess of Normanby was created for him in 1838; he served as Governor of Jamaica (1832-34), Lord Lieutenant of Ireland (1835-39), Home Secretary (1839-41), British Ambassador to France (1846-52) and Minister to..... More
Five-sevenths (5/7ths) of the class inducted into the legendary Canton, Ohio institution are represented in these five choice signatures -- lacking only Larry Csonka and Gene Upshaw. Delightful grouping all on fine, matching, heavy stock 5" X 3" cards (all original mailing envelopes included). Alphabetically: 1) LEN DAWSON (1935-22), quarterback..... More
This British statesman and politician (member of Parliament 1945-50) served as governor-general of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland from 1957 until its dissolution in 1963, when they became Zambia and Malawi. Large, bold "Dalhousie" in blue ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1973 October 22. Fine. With..... More
Partly-printed DS, 1p, 6½" X 4", n.p., 1782 June 1. Very good. Printed pay order, signed in type by treasurer John Lawrence, ordering payment of five shillings to Ralph Pomeroy. Signed by two state officials. Dockets on verso. More
This English aristocrat, politician and statesman served, among many high-level positions, as secretary for war (1863), secretary for India (1863), lord president of council in Gladstone's administration (1868-73), governor general of India (1880-84) and first lord of the admiralty (1866). ALS, 1p, 4½" X 7", Chelsea Embankment, U.K., 25 November..... More
This British nobleman took the family's ancient but decrepit manse and built the magnificent castle known as Alton Towers that stands today; well known as the lay leader of English Catholicism in his day, his philanthropic pursuits included constructing a monastery, church and schools and earned him the nickname "Good..... More
Confidant of Missouri pioneer Jonathan Bryan (1759-1846) of the noted St. Charles family whose relatives included their neighbor Daniel Boone. DS, 1p, 7½" X 12", St. Charles County, MO, 1847 February 2. Near fine. Acknowledgment that Tuter, who signs himself as "Administrator of the Estate of Johnathan Bryan," has had..... More
This British clergyman served as Bishop of Norwich (1837-49). ADS, 1p, irregular 4" X 2 3/4" tipped to larger heavy album leaf, n.p., n.y. [between 1837 and 1849]. Very good. Front portion (only) of an envelope, addressed in an unknown hand to C.K. Murray, 5 Whitehall Place, London and boldly..... More