This son of the first white child born in Chicago (daughter of pioneering fur trader John Kinzie) served with the 1st Michigan Infantry in the Civil War, later serving as a battalion commander at the frontier in 1869 in General Nelson Miles' "Yellowstone Campaign." Partly-Printed DS, 1p, 11" X 8¼"..... 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 German-born American photojournalist shot close to 90 "Life" magazine front covers, and is often remembered for his memorable image of a sailor kissing a woman in Times Square on V-J day. Signed First Day Cover, 6½" X 3½", cancelled in Washington, DC on 1971 May 7 and with "First..... 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
Austrian arranger and leader of a famous monarchist military marching band. IPS [Schikela] in German, 7" X 9¼", n.p., 1957 July. Inscribed and signed "With hearty greetings from the old Austria," ("old" meaning the unified Austria/Germany). Very good. Minor edgewear. Interesting pose conducting in bemedalled uniform in front of Vienna's..... More
This popular and prolific American novelist often penned such inspirational fiction for young adults as "The Singular Miss Smith," "Transfiguration of Miss Philura" and "The Resurrection of Miss Cynthia." Two items: First, an ALS, 1p, 6" X 7", Staten Island, New York (Kingsley Avenue, no less!), 1923 February 27. Addressed..... More
The queen of American stripteasers brought a new finesse to the burlesque scene, starring in the 1936 "Ziegfield Follies" and on Broadway in the 1942 musical "Star and Garter"; in addition to her 1957 memoir "Gypsy" (which was turned into a hit musical starring Ethel Merman and a film in..... More
Together with Ray Evans, this formidable and prolific songwriting duo composed numerous iconic film tunes. Signed First Day Cover, 6½" X 3½", cancelled at Beverly Hills, California, on 28 February 1973 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Fine. Single 8-cent "George Gershwin" stamp at upper right. No decorative..... More
This powerhouse Illinois lawyer and politician served as Democratic representative (1935-39) and senator (1939-51), filling the post of Majority Whip (1947-49) and Majority Leader (1949-51). TLS, 1p, 8" X 10½", Washington, DC, 12 January 1950. Addressed to Dr. Karl A. Meyer. Very good. Mild age toning and original folds. On..... More
Examples of this noted portraitist's work hang in museums nationwide; a student of (among others) William Merritt Chase -- also her first customer -- she became known for her sensitive oil portraits of women and children; in 1912 she co-founded the National Foundation of Portrait Painters with her husband, and..... More
The wife of pro wrestler Roy McClarity (1918-98) was nicknamed "The Wrestling Housewife" and appeared in hundreds of matches in the 1950s and '60s, often paired with Rose Roman. Highly unusual matte-finish IPS, heavy stock 16" X 20", Chicago, IL, 7 November 1959. Near fine. Handsome oversize print created by..... More
This Polish-Jewish artist, illustrator and cartoonist fled Hitler's persecution but enjoyed skewering him in his 1941 book "The New Order"; a superb miniaturist and manuscript illuminator, his prints and book illustrations often bear a resemblance to stained glass windows and medieval illuminated manuscript leaves. Partly-Printed ADS, 1p, 6¼" X 2..... More
Wife and "right hand man" of "Mr. Republican" Robert A. Taft (1889-1953). influential Ohio senator and son of President William Howard Taft; Robert Jr. was son of Martha and Robert and also served Ohio as U.S. senator. PS, 8" X 10", n.p., n.y. [1955]. Very good. Handsome glossy print of..... More