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Famed film producer of many an Oscar-winning film. Printed and cursive signatures one above the other, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1978 July 28. Fine. With original envelope. More
Famed film producer of many an Oscar-winning film. Printed and cursive signatures one above the other, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1978 July 28. Fine. With original envelope. More
Dutch track star who won four gold medals in the 80-meter hurdle at the 1948 Olympics. Large signature, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1984 December 13. Fine. With original envelope. Rather scarce. More
This AIDS victim was principal dancer with the Joffrey Ballet (1965-69) and also appeared in a couple of films. Bold signature in blue ink on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, dated by him 16 November 1969 at upper right. Fine. With original transmittal envelope. Uncommon. More
This lawyer and jurist, son of noted jurist and commissioner of New York's Central Park Richard M. Blatchford, served on the U.S. Supreme Court from 1882 to 1893, and was known as a specialist in maritime and patent law. Boldly penned "Yours very truly / Saml Blatchford" in brown ink..... More
This GOP giant chaired the Republican National Committee from 1965 to 1969, turning the Republican Party around after Barry Goldwater's stunning 1964 defeat and culminating in Richard Nixon's 1968 election. TNS, 1p, 8½" X 11", Columbus, OH, 1965 February 16. Addressed to Gerald L. Arnholt. Near fine. On "Republican State..... More
German-American biochemist and long-time Harvard University educator who shared the 1964 Nobel Price in medicine for his research on how the body produces cholesterol. Bold sloppy signature in blue ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1967 May 14. Fine. With original envelope. More
"Herblock," American three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist, starting with the "Chicago Daily News" in 1929 and appearing in syndication until his death. Signed First Day Cover, 6½" X 3½", cancelled in Miami Beach, Florida on 1966 July 1 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single 5-cent "The United..... More
This American commercial artist (art director, Young & Rubicam) built a following for his acrylic artwork for romance paperback covers. Signed First Day Cover, 6½" X 3½", cancelled in York, Pennsylvania on 1977 September 30 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single 13-cent "Drafting the Articles of Confederation"..... More
The founder and CEO of international construction behemoth Blount International served under Richard Nixon as the last postmaster general to have cabinet rank (1969-72) before that agency became independent. Signed First Day Cover, 6½" X 3½", cancelled in Huntsville, Alabama on 1969 August 2 and with "First Day of Issue"..... More
Washington Senators third baseman, debuting in 1922 and retiring in 1939. Large bold signature in blue fineline, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1971 August 20. Fine. With original envelope. Accompanied by a superb original black-and-white 1944 news agency glossy photograph (International News Photo), 8½" X 6½". Original mimeographed..... More
Washington Senators third baseman, debuting in 1922 and retiring in 1939. Bold "Best Wishes / from" and signature in blue ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., n.y. Near fine. Nice later life example. More
This African-American classical dancer -- an AIDS victim -- appeared with the Stuttgart Ballet, San Francisco Ballet and elsewhere. Handsome full signature in blue ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1977 June 18. Fine. With original envelope. A beautiful example from early in his career -- rather uncommon..... More
This past president of the Society of Illustrators (1965-67) specialized in artwork for illustrated paperback covers, creating scintillating covers ranging from mainstream to mysteries. Signed Postal Cover, 6½" X 3½", n.p., n.y. NOT a First Day Cover, but a mint example of Bobertz's 4-cent "Employ the Handicapped" postage stamp is..... More
This ballplayer debuted with the Chicago White Sox in 1933, retiring from there the following year. Bold signature in black ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., n.y. Very good. More
Born in Oregon (and buried there), this Nazi officer served in Hitler's headquarters during part of the war; as a Luftwaffe fighter ace he is credited with downing 10 enemy aircraft; he was also member of the delegation that signed the Nazi surrender document; postwar he became a popular Pan..... More
This pitcher debuted with the Detroit Tigers in 1920, but his career was short-lived. Bold full signature in blue ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., n.y. Near fine. Nice old age example. More
The American diving champion won a gold medal at the 1976 Olympics for springboard diving. Signature, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1984 September 1. Fine. With original envelope, partly addressed in Boggs' hand. More
This left-handed pitcher -- nicknamed "Lefty" -- debuted with the Boston Braves in 1928, but was retired after only four games. Bold "Thanks" and handsome signature in blue ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., n.y. Fine. An attractive later life example. More
This second baseman debuted in 1933 with the Washington Senators (until 1934), playing also for the Chicago White Sox in 1934. Handsome full signature and "Washington Senators / 1933" in blue ballpoint on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., n.y. [ca. 1970]. Near fine. More
New Zealand author of such books as "The Reign of Queen Victoria" (1948) and "No. 10 Downing Street" (1957). TNS, 1p, 7" X 9", Windsor, England, 1931 August 18. Addressed to H.D. Trevelyan. Fine. "I thank you most sincerely for your interest and kind comments," etc. With original envelope. 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 noted diplomat served as French ambassador to the U.S. from 1944 to 1954. TNS, 1p, 8½" X 11", Washington, DC, 1947 June 10. Addressed to Kenneth Parker. Fine. On letterhead of "Ambassador de France aux Etats-Unis," Bonnet thanks the Parker Pen Company namesake -- founder George Parker's son --..... More
Patriarch of this 3-generation baseball family (father of Bob and grandfather of Aaron and Bret) and a two-time All-Star, this infielder debuted with the Cleveland Indians in 1948, and also played for the Detroit Tigers, Chicago White Sox, Kansas City Athletics, Milwaukee Braves and Boston Red Sox before retiring in..... More
This screenwriter was sentenced to life in prison in 1924 for robbing a bank, but his writings came to the attention of "American Mercury" editor H.L. Mencken, who began publishing his short stories; in 1928 the Clara Bow silent film "Ladies of the Mob" was released and in 1931 the..... More
"The Lion of Idaho" served 32 years in the U.S. Senate (1907-40); he was a powerful progressive Republican famed for his isolationist views, briefly in 1936 considered a presidential contender. Bold full signature on a heavy stock 3¼" X 2¼" card, n.p., n.y. Fine. Accompanied by a superb glossy 10"..... More