Abraham Lincoln's great-grandson and Robert Todd Lincoln's grandson, second child of Robert's daughter Jessie Lincoln Beckwith (1875-1948); wealthy and reclusive, R.T.L. Beckwith shunned publicity and the spotlight and died without issue -- making him the last living direct Lincoln descendant at the time of his death. Signed envelope, 8 3/4"..... More
Character actor in an unbelievable number of films from the 1930s on -- "The Best Years of Our Lives," "The Farmer's Daughter," "Jack the Giant Killer," etc. -- often playing the archetypal policeman. Neat signature and sentiment, dated 1984 December 3, on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p...... More
This Lafayette College football star later played guard for three seasons with the Frankford Yellow Jackets (their first NFL season, 1924-25) and New York Giants (1925-26). ANS, 1p, 5 3/4" X 7 3/4", Wilkes-Barre, PA, 1977 June 2. Addressed to Richard C. Laade. Near fine. Cordial note to an admirer..... More
Delegate to First and Second Provincial Congresses; lieutenant governor of South Carolina; member of the Continental Congress (1780-82). Party-printed DS, 1p, 12½" X 7½", Charleston, SC, 1773 August 10. Very good. Minor archival strengthening on verso; minor edge chips. Paper seal present. Attorney Bee, ten a member of the Commons..... More
Few 19th century clergymen achieved the level of household-name fame and influence as this renowned Congregationalist minister, the most fiery of the fire and brimstone preachers; the brother of writer Harriet Beecher Stowe of "Uncle Tom's Cabin" fame, Beecher too was an outspoken social reformer, abolitionist and lecturer whose oratory..... More
American literary critic whose books include "Introduction to Readings from Ruskin" (1885), "An Outline Sketch of English Literature" (1886), the verse collection "Odds and Ends" (1878) and others. ALS, 8pp, 5" X 8", New Haven, CT, 1889 April 8. Addressed to Moss. Very good. Light and even age toning; slight..... More
The namesake son of the great silent film villain was himself a versatile charactor actor; making his screen debut in 1920 alongside his famed father, he appeared in countless films over the years ("The Mark of Zorro," "The Mighty Treve," etc.) and is often remembered as James Garner's father on..... More
This English military officer entered the Royal Navy in 1933, working his way up to Admiral of the Fleet. Choice bold signature in blue ballpoint along with date and "A.F." (Admiral of the Fleet), heavy stock 5" X 3" card, 1980 December 1. Fine. With original envelope. More
This pitcher debuted with the New York Yankees in 1938, and also played for the Cincinnati Reds (1940-47) and New York Giants (1947-48). Handsome signature in blue fountain pen heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., n.y. [ca. 1970]. Near fine. Attractive later life example. More
This Pennsylvanian musician about whom little is known became one of the most prolific song writers and music publishers of his day; among the one thousand songs he supposedly composed are many hymns such as "Great Joy!" and the Mormon classic "Our King" as well as numerous school and church..... More
The Baltimore Oriole star shortstop (1965-81) was considered one of the best of his generation; he played on the 1970 world championship team. Color PS, 3½" X 5¼", n.p., n.d. [ca. 1971]. Near fine. Closeup portrait in Orioles uniform at the height of his fame, nicely signed. More
The Baltimore Oriole star shortstop (1965-81) was considered one of the best of his generation; he played on the 1970 world championship team. Bold signature, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1971 August 25. Near fine. With original envelope. Nice example at the height of his career. More
Debuting in 1950, this first baseman played for the Brooklyn Dodgers and Detroit Tigers. Bold signature in blue ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1990 November 7. Fine. With original envelope. More
This Peruvian diplomat served as president of the General Assembly of the United Nations from 1959 to 1960. Signed First Day Cover, 6½" X 3½", cancelled at the United Nations in New York on 23 October 1959 and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Near fine. Single 4-cent "Trusteeship..... More
This French World War One veteran fell into criminal ways and by 1920 was sentenced to prison and hard labor in the penal colony of French Guiana; numerous dangerous escape attempts failed in the years to come, but finally he escaped to Trinidad, then Colombia, then Panama, then El Salvador..... More
Oklahoma representative (1951-73). Large signature and "MC / (1st Okla Dist)" on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., 1969 November 25. Fine. With original envelope. More
Famed French actress, remembered for a few select films of the 1930s and '40s ("Carnet de Bal," "Innocents of Paris," "The Night Is Ours"). Large signature, dated 1978 December 10, on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. Fine. With original envelope. Uncommon. More
Mild-mannered leading man of countless films from the 1930s and '40s, later a fine character actor active into the 1980s. PS, 8½" X 6½", n.p., n.d. Near fine. Glossy scene from the 1960 film version of the 1958 play for which Bellamy won his only Tony, "Sunrise at Campobello," showing..... More
Mild-mannered leading man of countless films from the 1930s and '40s, later a fine character actor active into the 1980s. PS, 6½" X 8" archivally tipped to larger acid-free matte board, n.p., n.d. Fine. Attractive book photograph showing Bellamy in trench coat as a young man, nicely signed. More
This American politician and diplomat represented New York in Congress (1881-88), served as U.S. Minister to Spain during the Spanish-American War and in 1906 was named president of the National Publicity Bill Organization which advocated campaign finance reform. Attractive and bold signature below a typewritten "Very sincerely yours" on a...... More
The son of humorist Robert Benchley was himself the author of many humorous and historical novels. TLS, 1p, 7¼" X 10¼", Siasconset, MA, 1962 September 25. Addressed to Mrs. Peter J. Scott. Near fine. Regrets he probably cannot provide a copy of "One to Grow On" ("which... is still in..... More
This Czechoslovakian politician served as that country's prime minister (1921-22) and as president from 1935 until forced out by the Nazis in 1938; he served in exile until the war's end, when he resumed office and served until 1948. TNS, 1p, 6" X 9¼", Chicago, IL, 5 June 1939. Addressed..... More
This pitcher debuted in 1925 with the Cleveland Indians (until 1926), also playing for the Philadelphia Phillies (1928-32, 1936), Brooklyn Dodgers (1933-35), Boston Braves (1936) and Cincinnati Reds (1938). Bold signature in blue ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., n.y. Near fine. Large and nice late life example..... More
Archbishop of Berlin. Signature and date (1971 March 18) on a special heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. [East Berlin, East Germany]. Fine. With original envelope. More
This early Tarzan ("The New Adventures of Tarzan," 1935) also starred in the first "Lone Ranger" serial (1938) and had roles in "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre" and "Mildred Pierce." Handsome signature, dated 1984 November 27, on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. Fine. With original envelope..... More