The long-time president of the International Pressmen and Assistants' Union of North America (1907-48) was appointed U.S. senator from Tennessee by that state's governor at the death of Senator Nathan L. Bachman in 1937 to complete his term, but served only until 1938, failing in his bid for election. Printed..... More
The younger brother of poet William Cullen Bryant was an Illinois poet, farmer, politician and newspaper editor; his books of verse include "Poems Written from Youth to Old Age, 1824-1884" (1885) and "The Life and Poems of John Howard Bryant" (1894). AQS, 1p, 5" X 8", Princeton, Illinois, 1895 May..... More
This noted French composer collaborated with Sergei Diaghilev on many Ballets Russes productions; also a well-known music critic. ALS in French, 1p, 4 3/4" X 7", n.p., 1930 February 28. Near fine. On letterhead of the "Comedie Francaise," Charpentier notifies American expatriate pianist and music critic Irving Schwerke (1893-1975) of..... More
This nonacademic English philosopher was a companion of William James, with whom he belonged to the London group "Scratch Eight"; he was the first president (1880-94) of the Aristotelian Society; among his books are "The Metaphysic of Experience," "The Philosophy of Reflection" and "Time and Space." ALS, 3pp, 4½" X...... More
This Cleveland merchant became well-known as an abolitionist, reformer and occasional publisher; among his writings are "The Sabbath" (1840), "The Immigrant's Good Samaritan" (1848), "Law and Government" (1849), "Thoughts on the Fugitive Slave Law and Nebraska Bill" (1955), "The Great Law Book" (1857), "Word of Christ" (1857) and "The Slavery..... More
American composer of numerous hymns such as "Beyond the Smiling, and the Weeping," "Be Still and Know That I Am God," "I'm a Pilgrim, I'm a Stranger," "Like as a Father" and many others. AMuQS, 1p, 5" X 5¼", Florence, Italy, 1875 February 4. Fine. Three lines of music from..... More
Pulitzer prize-winning editorial cartoonist with the "Chicago Tribune" (1903-45). Signed ink drawing, 14¼" X 18½", n.p., n.y. Very good. Slightest bit of edgewear. A cryptic untitled cartoon consisting of five panels: two across the top, one across the middle and two across the bottom. The upper left of the top..... More
This legendary R & B tenor hit the charts in the mid-50s with the Drifters and such hits as "Money Honey," "Such a Night" and "Honey Love" before going solo. AQS, 1p, irregularly-trimmed (roughly rectangular) 8" X 4½", n.p., n.d. [January 1958]. Very good. Yellowed tape stain at each corner..... More
This Venezuelan politician, nicknamed "CAP" or "El Gocho," served twice as that country's president -- 1974 to 1979 and 1989 to 1993. Color PS, heavy stock 8" X 10," n.p., n.y. Near fine. Minor paper clip indent at upper left (away from image). Formal half-length portrait of a seated Pérez..... More
This German-born Union general was a man of vast accomplishments: U.S. minister to Spain, senator from Missouri, secretary of the interior, editor of the "New York Evening Post" and more. Bold strong signature (typical "C. Schurz"), 2½" X 1¼" slip, n.p. Very good. Mild age toning, with paper clip rust..... More
This influential and versatile French politician (1926 minister of transportation, 1928 minister of interior, 1931 minister of agriculture, 1932 minister of war, 1934 minister of state) served three times as prime minister, 1929-30, 1930, 1932); after military service in World War Two, he entered politics and became Georges Clemenceau's lieutenant..... More