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
The internationally renowned 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
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
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
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. TDS (mimeograph), 6pp (rectos only), 8½" X 11", n.p., n.y. Very good. Lightly age toned; two original horizontal fold lines (not..... More
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
This U.S. Air Force officer with the 385th Fighter Squadron earned the title "ace in a day" on December 27, 1944 when during the Battle of the Bulge he shot down five enemy airplanes over Germany; he is credited with 9.5 aerial victories in World War Two. PS, 10" X...... More
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
American editor and prolific author on a variety of subjects; his books include "Mother Goose Rhymes" (1926), "Annapolis Today" (1938), "Copy: A One-Act Newspaper Play" (1910), "Bypaths in Arcady" (1915), "Flotsam" (1903), "How to Build Your Radio Receiver" (1924), "Our Army Today" (1943) and many others. Two items: First, a...... More
All-American at University of Detroit, then played with the Chicago Cardinals; elected in 1986 to the College Football Hall of Fame. ALS, 1p, 8½" X 3½", n.p., n.d. Fine. On the verso of a collector's misaddressed letter, Banonis recaps his career. Also, a bold signature, heavy stock 5" X 3"..... More
All-American at University of Detroit, then played center with the Chicago Cardinals (1939-41); wearer of three NFL Championship rings, he was elected in 1986 to the College Football Hall of Fame. Bold signature, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1989 September 29. Very good. Single small smudge (away from..... More
This southern journalist, famed for his "Profiles" column in the "Washington Post," in later years turned to historical research on Abraham Lincoln, John Wilkes Booth and southern history. TLS, 1p, 8" X 10½", Washington, DC, 1936 September 10. Addressed to Owen Davies. Near fine. On letterhead of the "Treasury Department..... More
The first English settlement in Connecticut in the early 17th century was Windsor, and among their earliest prominent names was Barber (or Barbur or Barbour). DS from a member of this noted family, Lidiah Barber, 1p, 7" X 12¼", Windsor, CT, 1761 November 11. Very good. Mildly age toned. Barber..... More
This noted career diplomat served as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of Spain to the United States; distraught at a refusal to prolong his U.S. assignment, he committed suicide in New York at age 52. PS, 4¼" X 6½", n.p., n.y. Near fine. Handsome sepia tone cabinet portrait, a head-and-shoulders..... 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
Republican representative from Nevada (1949-53, 1957-73). Bold signature and "Congressman -- Nev." on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., dated 1969 November 24 in another hand. Fine. With original envelope. More