Signature.
This pitcher debuted with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1934, retiring from the Philadelphia Athletics in 1941. Bold signature in black fineline, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., n.y. Very good. Minor age toning. More
Autographs
Typed Note Signed.
This Norwegian minister served at the Norwegian Legation to the United States in the 1930s. TNS, 1p, 8¼" X 11", Washington, DC, 8 February 1934. Addressed to Arnold F. Gates (1914-93, noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar). Very good. Lightly age toned. On "Kgl. Norsk Legasjon" letterhead, the diplomat pleases..... More
Signed Book Illustration.
Famed caricaturist whose portraits of the famous, collected in books such as "Off With Their Heads!," made her subjects cringe; she wrote and illustrated 18 books ("The Good American Witch," 1957, being the best known) and illustrated 46 books by other writers. Signed book illustration, 1p, 4" X 7", n.p...... More
Inscribed Photograph Signed.
Heavyweight boxing champion and father of actor Max "Jethro" Baer Jr. Uncommon IPS, heavy stock 4½" X 6", n.p., 1959. Very good. Printed promotional photograph, a handsome suit-and-tie closeup portrait. Boldly inscribed shortly before his death "To / Rollie / my old pal -- / your friend -- / Max..... More
Signature.
The British novelist's novel "National Velvet" (1935) was turned into the popular 1944 film. Uncommon signature and date (1977 March 18), heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. Fine. With original envelope. More
Photograph Signed.
Star of stage musicals such as "Hello, Dolly," this entertainer appeared in a handful of films such as "Carmen Jones," "St. Louis Blues" and "Porgy and Bess." PS, 5½" X 3½", n.p., n.y. Fine. Depicts Bailey in later years in gown and mortarboard on a graduation platform, clutching a scroll..... More
Signed Leaflet.
This American artist was an illustrator for "Harper's Weekly" and other publications and also illustrated many books, but is best known for drawings and painting of American and European street scenes -- cityscapes, buildings. Signed leaflet, heavy buff stock 6" X 9", 4pp, n.p., n.y. Fine. Reproduction of Bailey's lithograph..... More
Signed Postal Cover / Autograph Letter Signed.
Noted Virginia artist-historian often associated with Mount Vernon and designer of the 1949 U.S. air mail stamp celebrating Alexandria's 200th birthday. Signed Postal Cover, 6½" X 3½", n.p., n.y. Single 6-cent "Alexandria, Virginia, Bicentennial" stamp at upper right. Fine. NOT a First Day Cover. At lower left, in bold black..... More
Signature / Unsigned Photograph.
This Canadian-born actor of stage and screen is best remembered as Bea Arthur's nemesis on television's "Maude" (1972-78) and as beloved father figure Philip Drummond on "Diff'rent Strokes" (1978-86). Bold large signature in black fineline, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., n.y. Fine. Accompanied by a glossy 8" X...... More
Autograph Letter Signed.
The internationally reknowned geologist and mining engineer authored numerous books ("Alaska's Minerals as a Basis for Industry," "More Recent Cyanide Practice," "Ores & Industry in the Far East"); he served as first chief of the Illinois State Geological Survey and as director of the United States Bureau of Mines. ALS..... More
Signature.
Popular actor in numerous comedies of the 1930s and '40s. Bold signature and poignant "P.S. Thanks for remembering me,"dated 1984 November 26, on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. [Van Nuys, CA]. Fine. With original envelope. More
Signature.
Together with Ernie Banks, this infielder broke the Chicago Cubs color barrier in 1953; from 1957 to 1961 he played with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Bold signature in black ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1974 May 13. Fine. With original envelope, signed again and partly addressed by Baker..... More
Signature.
This attorney and Democratic politician served as Cleveland mayor (1912-15) but most importantly as President Woodrow Wilson's influential Secretary of War (1916-21) during the tumultuous World War One years. Bold "Cordially yours, / Newton D. Baker" in black ink on a 6¼" X 3½" sheet, n.p., n.y. Fine. More
Typed Note Signed.
This attorney and Democratic politician served as Cleveland mayor (1912-15) but most importantly as President Woodrow Wilson's influential Secretary of War (1916-21) during the tumultuous World War One years. TNS, 1p, 8" X 10¼", Washington, DC, 30 April 1920. Addressed to Joseph Cummings Chase (1891-1954). Very good. Lightly age toned..... More
Signed Postal Cover.
This American commercial artist (art director, New York's Kenyon & Eckhart Advertising Agency) designed, among other things, the 1959 eight-cent "World Peace Through World Trade" U.S. stamp. Signed Postal Cover, 6½" X 3½", n.p., n.y. Single mint 8-cent "World Peace Through World Trade" stamp at upper right. Fine. NOT a...... More
Autograph Letter Signed.
Popular and prolific sentimental novelist well known from the 1930s through the 1960s. ALS "Faith," 2pp, 6" X 8", Norwalk, CT, [1962] March 27. Addressed to Ruth Reiter. Near fine. Single vertical fold. Chatty note to a long-time correspondent, mentioning a recent vacation ("Florida was sunny, windy so very cold..... More
Signature.
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
Signature.
This popular dancer with the Murray Louis Company and Alwin Nikolais Company in the '70s and '80s died at a young age from AIDS. Bold attractive signature in black fineline, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1982 November 16. Fine. With original envelope. A lovely example. More
Signature.
One of Hollywood's first singing cowboys, a major Western star in such 1930s films as "Roll Along Cowboy" and "Hawaiian Buckaroo." Handsome signature and sentiment, dated 1973 December 13, on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. Fine. With original envelope. More
Photograph Signed.
A regular with the New York Metropolitan Opera from 1932 to 1950, this American soprano gained an even larger audience through her radio concerts. PS, 3½" X 5½", n.p., n.d. Near fine. Vintage closeup of a young Bampton, nicely signed with "Cordially" in white ink. More
Autograph Note Signed.
This regional writer and Colorado Women's Hall of Famer (inducted 1990) hailed from a distinguished Colorado family and penned numerous popular books and pamphlet's about that state's colorful history. ANS, 1p, buff heavy stock 5½" X 3¼" card, Downing, CO, n.y. [postal cancellation 25 July 1951]. Addressed to Arnold Gates..... More
Autograph Letter Signed / Carte-de-visite.
American historian, cabinet member and diplomat. ALS, 1p, 4½" X 7", Newport, RI, 1853 November 2. Very good. Minor foxing along top edge; mounting traces on verso. Sends a check for $575 "which please put to my credit in account." Accompanied by a fine carte-de-visite portrait photograph [Gurney & Son..... More
Signature.
This highly-regarded American historian (nicknamed the "Father of American History") served in James K. Polk's cabinet as Secretary of the Navy (1845-46) and as U.S. Minister to the United Kingdom (1846-49). Bold old age signature of the blank verso of Bancroft's 3¼" X 2" engraved Washington, DC calling card ("Mr..... More
Autograph Letter Signed.
This American humorist and lecturer edited many of the country's most popular humor magazines such as "Puck" and later produced many plays and novels such as "A House-Boat on the Styx" (1895), "Coffee and Repartee" (1893) and "The Idiot" (1895). ALS, 1p (lettersheet), 8" X 10", Yonkers, NY, 6 September..... More
Signature.
Imposing and memorable Scottish character actor. Large bold signature, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1977 December 23. Near fine. With original envelope. More