Catalogue 136 - Gary Combs Autographs

Maria Callas
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Catalogue 136
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John Quincy Adams, No.1
Copies of His Father and Washington’s Portraits
1. JOHN QUINCY ADAMS. A full page 4to autograph letter signed J.Q.
Adams, Washington, May 15, 1844. The former President writes to portrait artist
Edward Dalton Marchant re: copies of paintings of his father John Adams and
President George Washington.
“I have received your Letter of the 9th inst. together with the portraits of
President Washington, and of my father-copies from the originals, which you
have made at my request, and which are altogether satisfactory-I had also
received your previous Letter informing me that the copies were completed...”
“Please to forward the originals carefully packed and directed to me, to the care
of Hon. Charles Francis Adams [his son, a Congressman and diplomat] 57
Mount Vernon Street. Boston with an accompanying note that the packet is to
be kept for me until my return to the North.”
“And have the goodness to inform me by the mail what I am indebted to you for
the copies.”
“Our Ladies are well, and reciprocate your kind remembrance...” 1
$5,000
2. [ASTRONOMY]. SIR RICHARD GREGORY. A lengthy and
informative autograph letter signed R. A. Gregory, London, July 14, 1926, by the
British astronomer, tireless advocate of creating interest in the scientific thoughts
of the time. Here to a correspondent who had praised his book Discovery and
asked his opinion on current theories of planet creation.
“Please accept my best thanks for your letter…in which you kindly express an
appreciation of my book ‘Discovery.’ I am glad to know that you and others find
the book of interest as a story of scientific method…”
“…I am afraid I cannot offer any opinion…upon the subject of psychical
research, as I have never investigated the matter…I can say that while some of
the evidence brought forward by psychical researchers is remarkable it is far from
convincing…I have a strong strain of Thomas Didymus** in my system.”
“…as to the position of the nebular hypothesis is much easier to answer. It is not
too much to say that no leading astronomers now accept the theory & that the
objections to it as applied to the solar system cannot be answered.”
“The Planetesimal Theory of [Thomas Chrowder] Chamberlin and [Forest Ray]
Moulton may have accounted for a few spiral nebulae but the collisions which it
assumes would be far to [sic] rare to account for their large numbers.” Gregory
recommends another of his books The Vault of Heaven which might clarify his
position. 4 pages, 8vo.
**Thomas Didymus=Thomas the Apostle, hence doubting Thomas. $250
3. BIL BAIRD. A free-hand drawing of his most famous character Charlemane
the Lion, inscribed and signed, on a 12mo album page, by the celebrated
American puppeteer; he created The Lonely Goatherd sequence in The Sound
of Music. On the reverse is an inscribed autograph of Italian soprano Renata
Tebaldi. $85
4. M.W. BALFE. An autograph letter signed, London, no date (circa 18461847), by the Irish born singer, conductor and composer of many operas
including The Bohemian Girl. Here, as Director of Her Majesty’s Theatre,
“I have sent the admissions to the city and thank you for your last kind letter.”
“I only regret that the great furore Madmoiselle Lind creates deprives me the
pleasure of giving a Box or Stalls to Mrs. Barnett.” 1 page, 8vo.
Balfe conducted Jenny Lind’s (1820-1887) London debut in opera and most of
her subsequent performances in that city and in Dublin. Balfe also conducted
the London premiere of the young Italian composer, Giuseppe Verdi’s (18131901), first successful opera, Nabucco. $300
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5. J.M. BARRIE. An autograph letter signed, no date, by the English novelist
and playwright, creator of Peter Pan, 15 Old Cavendish Street, Cavendish
Square [London]. To John Homer of the publishing house of Cassell,
“I have your letter. I will call in on you soon about my novel, between 2 & 3,
Yours very truly.”
Possibly the novel in question was The Little Minister published by Cassell & Co.
in 1891.
1 page, 8vo. Light toning. $475
6. [CONFEDERACY].
GENERAL P.G.T.
BEAUREGARD. A war
date autograph letter signed,
G.T. Beauregard, May 23,
1864, on Confederate States,
Head-quarters Department
of North-Carolina and
Southern Virginia stationery
by the military leader from
Louisiana, commander of
the forces at Charleston,
South Carolina at the time
of Ft. Sumter and victor at
the lst Battle of Bull Run.
Beauregard writes to General
Braxton Bragg, commander
of the Confederate forces at
Richmond.
“I have the honor to send
herewith a ‘Field Return’
of the troops under my
General P.G.T. Beauregard, No.6
immediate command.”
“It is sufficiently correct for all practical purposes; and, if not perfectly so,
due allowances will be made in consideration of the constant activity of the
command since it has been here, and the fact that the baggage and papers of
portions of the troops have not yet arrived.”
“Very Respectfully, General, Your Obt. Servt.” 1 page 4to. Minor chips at edges,
one minutely affects one letter of one word in the body of the letter. Dockets and
dates on the verso. $1,700
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7. CARLO BERGONZI. An 8 x 10 signed photograph of the Italian tenor in
the role of Cavaradossi in Puccini’s Tosca. $50
8. LEONARD BERNSTEIN. A 3 ¾ x 5 black and white bust photograph
signed on the lower margin by the American composer and conductor. $125
9. RAY BILLINGSLEY. A pair of original drawings, characters Curtis
and Gunk from the cartoon strip Curtis signed by the artist Ray Billingsley.
The pair: $75
On the Loss of His Wife
10. [SUPREME COURT]. HUGO L. BLACK. A poignant Supreme Court
autograph letter signed, March 12, 1952, by the Supreme Court justice who
acknowledges condolences from the wife of Meet the Press moderator Lawrence
Spivak.
“It was good to get your message of sympathy about Josephine. You know how
gentle & lovely she was and you can appreciate the magnitude of my loss. Thank
you and Mr. Spivak for your letter.” 1 page, 8vo. With two collateral items
including the printed formal remarks of Chief Justice Vinson on the death of
Justice Brennan’s wife. The group: $250
11. ARTHUR BLISS. A typed letter signed, with holograph salutation and
closing, August 3, 1966, by the English composer and conductor.
“It was such a pleasure to get your very kind greetings on my seventy-fifth
birthday. They added a lot to a very happy occasion.” In an autograph postscript,
longer than the body of the letter itself,
“I regard it as a great kindness that in spite of ill health you thought of coming
to the concert on my birthday. We both hope sincerely for a complete return to
full health.” 1 page, 8vo. $75
12. NAPOLEON BONAPARTE. An early folio document signed by
Thomas-Alexandre Dumas, the mulatto father of future novelist Alexander
Dumas pere, Cairo, 27 Fructidor, an 6 [September 13, 1798]. Addressed to
General- in-Chief, Bonaparte, Dumas requests a favor for some military animal
veterinarians. Unusual.
Boldly approved in a manuscript endorsement signed by the future Emperor. $3,500
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Napoleon Bonaparte, No. 12
13. WM. J. BRENNAN, JR. An original 11 x 14 Abdon Douad Ackad of
Washington photograph signed, inscribed and dated on the lower margin by the
Supreme Court jurist, shown in his robes. $175
14. MAX BROD. An autograph letter, in German, signed, Tel-Aviv, March
29, 1944, on Habimah Circle stationery, by the Czech-born, German-language
novelist, playwright and essayist who is best known as a good friend of Franz
Kafka and against Kafka’s wishes edited and published the writer’s major works.
This letter is to a Mr. Rabbinowitz with a blunt assessment of a proposed project,
“I have to be frank and tell you that the two scenes ‘The White Tavern’ appear to
me quite unusable. In the first there is no trace of plot. In the second, the Polish
milieu is treated too broadly---and again, there is no action---Unfortunately, I
see no chance of a performance in this case.” 1 page, 4to. $400
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Elizabeth Barrett Browning. No. 15
15. ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING. A scarce 4-line autograph
conclusion of an autograph letter signed, by one of the most beloved English
poets of the Victorian era “Your ever affectionate friend, Elizabeth B. Browning,
Rome, May 15,” on a slightly irregular 3 ¾ x 1 ¾ inch slip of stationery. One
of her most lasting works Sonnets from the Portuguese brought us the poem that
begins, “How do I love Thee, Let me count the ways.”
Tipped on matting and framed with a steel engraving of the English Romantic
poet whose courtship by fellow poet Robert Browning is legendary for all its ups
and downs. Framed in a simple gilt and ebony-paneled molding. 9 x 14 ½. $500
16. MARIA CALLAS. An original Teatro Alla Scala, E. Piccagliani 7 x 9 ½
photograph signed, inscribed and dated, by the legendary Greek-American
soprano as Violetta in Verdi’s La Traviata. Photographer’s stamp on the reverse. [SEE FRONT COVER FOR ILLUSTRATION] $1,750
17. LEONETTO CAPIELLO. An autograph letter, in French, signed October
14, no year, by the Italian-born, living in France, poster artist who revolutionized
this form of advertisement.
“Your letter, which I just received, surprised and upset me.”
“I wholeheartedly regret the decision you just made and I join our friends to
express the sincere wish for your complete recovery.”
“I will take it upon myself one of these days to better express to you directly all
my sympathy and friendship…” 2 pages, 8vo. $65
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18. RACHEL CARSON. A scarce, original Brooks of Bethesda, Maryland 5
x 8 ½ photograph signed and inscribed on the generous lower margin by the
American marine biologist and conservationist, author of the groundbreaking
book Silent Spring that energized and jump started American awareness of
environmental dangers; her leadership led to the creation of the Environmental
Protection Agency. She died relatively young. There is a mild vertical crease
through the middle of this photo, which does not impair the overall image. $250
Willa Sibert Cather. No. 19
19. WILLA SIBERT CATHER. A typed letter signed in full, February 26,
1924, on the American author’s personal monogrammed stationery. The writer
of O Pioneers!, The Song of the Lark, My Antonia and Sapphira and the Slave Girl
writes to a correspondent whom she addresses as “My dear little girl,”
“I am so sorry that I have not been able to answer you letter before—I have had
a cold and a stiff neck and so I have been taking a few days off. I am delighted
to send you my autograph and wish I could drop in and say ‘how do you do.’
You must have a very interesting collection, indeed. I hope you are getting along
splendidly and are growing better every day.”
In an autograph postscript Cather adds: “(I write you my full name, though I do
not use the middle one very often now.)” 1 page, 4to. $675
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Neville Chamberlain, No. 20
20. NEVILLE CHAMBERLAIN. A letter signed N. Chamberlain, with
autograph salutation and closing on 11, Downing Street letterhead, February
17, 1937. Written as the controversial Chancellor of the Exchequer, the British
statesman, who within three months of this correspondence, would become
Prime Minister and within a year would become the symbol of appeasement
through his concessions to Adolph Hitler over Czechoslovakia, addresses a
Major S. Strang Steel.
“Thanks very much for your letter…and your kind invitation to dine with you
at the New Club, Edinburgh, before the Meeting on the 5th prox. I shall be
delighted to do this, and it will be very pleasant to see you again after such a long
interval.”
“I shall probably come by the 10 o’clock train, as you suggest, arriving at 5.20,
and, although this leaves me rather a long time in Edinburgh before dinner, the
next train is so late as to be inconveniently near the hour of the Meeting.”
“I don’t know whether Alec Douglass will be coming up with me, or not, but, if
any change in the arrangements is contemplated, I can let you know nearer the
time.” 1 page, 4to.
Alec Douglass, Lord Alec Douglass-Home, was Chamberlain’s Private Secretary
at this time and attended him to the Munich Accord the following year.
Douglass-Home later became Prime Minister. $950
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21. CECILE CHAMINADE. An autograph letter, on the front and reverse of
a 4 ½ x 3 ½ correspondence card, signed Chaminade by the French composer
and pianist.
“…I was not in Paris when you wrote…Would you like us to have a rehearsal on
Friday, at 10:30 a.m. at Erard’s place?...I am returning herewith the waltz.”
Erard and Company were makers of pianos and harps in Paris and London. $125
Jules Cheret, No. 22
22. JULES CHERET. A 10 x 12 ½ original red pastel chalk study of a lounging
impish young woman; signed J. Cheret by the French poster artist, master of this
art form. $2,000
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Sir Winston Churchill, No. 23
23. SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL. A typed letter signed, Winston S.
Churchill, with a holograph salutation and closing and a two-line autograph
postscript, July 8, 1938, by the future wartime Prime Minister, from his home at
Chartwell. To William Ormsby-Gore, recently created Lord Harlech upon the
death of his father.
“My dear Billy, Very many thanks for returning the letter to Count
Coudenhove-Kalergi, which has now been dispatched to the proper quarter.”
Churchill’s postscript reads,
“P.S. I had almost forgotten yr. elevation.” 1 page, 8vo.
Lord Harlech’s son, David, was a close friend of John F. Kennedy when
Kennedy’s father was U.S. Ambassador to England. In turn J.F.K. personally
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requested his old chum to be made British Ambassador to the U.S. when
Kennedy became President.
Count Coudenhove-Kalergi, Austrian diplomat, a prime mover for a united
Europe. He fled Austria this year after the Anschluss. His wartime activities
served as a basis for the character Victor Laslo, the Paul Henreid character, in
the movie Casablanca. $3,750
24. GROVER CLEVELAND. An Executive Mansion autograph letter signed,
Washington, February 18, 1886. Written during his first term, Cleveland
addresses a Lily M. Laughton, daughter of a wealthy Philadelphia family; she
was a frequent guest at the White House.
“I am exceedingly sorry that I could not attend the Charity ball at Philadelphia,
the pleasant features of which were so seductively set forth in your note. But you,
who know something of White House duties and labors, can appreciate better
than many others, their exacting nature and the obstacle they present to an
indulgence in recreation such as you kindly proposed.” Two pages, 8vo, 1st and
third pages of 4-page stationery. $800
25. GLADYS COOPER. An early, original 3 ½ x 5 ½ carte photograph signed
by the English actress whose career spanned 7 decades in film and stage. $35
26. AARON COPLAND. An 8 x 10 photograph with autograph greetings,
signed in full by the American composer of El Salon Mexico, Fanfare for the
Common Man and Appalachian Spring and other quintessentially American
themed music. $350
27. AARON COPLAND. A typed letter signed, on personal stationery, March
24, 1964, by the American composer. To Robert Brawley of the Hartford
Conservatory concerning a dinner for Renee Longy, Director of the Longy
School of Music; she was an active sponsor of modern composers and music.
“I am glad to be listed on the Sponsoring Committee for the Renee Longy
dinner. Since I will be in Europe on May 17th, it isn’t possible for me to be
present. Naturally I will be happy to contribute the cost of a dinner toward
acquiring a gift for Madame Longy.” 1 page, 8vo. $125
28. MICHAEL COSTA. An autograph musical quote signed M. Costa from
his home at 59 Eccleston Square, London. The Italian-born English composer
and conductor has done a setting of Psalm 30: “I will extol Thee o Lord.”
Written on 4 x 2 ¾ card. $100
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“Criticism is not one of my strong points.”
29. COUNTEE CULLEN. A scarce letter signed, Tuckahoe, New York, July 9,
1944, by the Black American poet, a leading figure in the Harlem Renaissance.
“It was a distinct pleasure to have a word from you to have my mind focused
once more on the pleasant images of the past. For years I have been wondering
what might have become of Jacinto Steinhardt. If you should run into him again,
please let him know that I would enjoy hearing from him.”
“I have read the article you sent me and find it very provocative but I do not feel
that I want to tackle the job myself. Criticism is not one of my strong points.
You might try sending it to Professor Sterling Brown at Howard University
Washington, D.C. He is both a good poet and a good critic. I imagine he would
be interested in doing such an article for you.” 1 page, 4to. Minor chips to edges
affect nothing.
Sterling Brown, author of works on folklore, a poet and literary critic. He
studied chiefly the black culture of the Southern United States and was a full
professor at Howard University for most of his career. $350
30. EUGEN d’ALBERT AND HERMINE d’ALBERT. An 8vo album page
signed first by Scottish-born pianist and composer Eugen d’Albert, with an
autograph musical quote from his 1898 one-act opera Die Abreise; underneath
this is an autograph greeting signed by his third (of six!) wives, mezzo-soprano
Hermine d’Albert; she created the role of the Witch in Humperdinck’s Hansel
and Gretel. On the reverse is a four-line autograph greeting from American
$85
soprano Lillian Blauvelt signed and dated March 1st 1899. 31. VERNON DUKE. A brief typed letter signed, New York, March 6, 1950, by
the Russian-born composer who wrote April in Paris, Autumn in New York and
I Can’t Get Started, in the popular vernacular, with some of the stellar lyricists of
the day; under the name Vladimir Dukelsky he compiled an impressive list of
semi-classical works. Here Duke writes to Max Dreyfus of ASCAP,
“ I would like to bring the enclosed [not present] to your attention. It will give
you a concise idea of my material and performances during the past season.” 1
page, 4to. $100
32. DAPHNE DU MAURIER. A typed letter signed on Kilmarth Par
Cornwall letterhead, May 13, 1982, by the English novelist, creator of Rebecca,
The Birds and Jamaica Inn. Concerning an addition to her Teddy Bear collection,
“Firstly I must say thank you so much for the darling little Teddy Bear (Eddi
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She will be placed with the rest of the family on my Bedroom window sill…”
“I have not been at all well of late and I have resident nurses looking after me…”
1 page, 8vo. $125
Dwight D. Eisenhower, No. 33
The President Expresses His Admiration
for Generals Stonewall Jackson and Robert E. Lee
33. DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER. A heartfelt White House letter signed by
Eisenhower, Washington, May 12, 1956; to historian and author of numerous
works on the Civil War, Burke Davis,
“Thank you very much for sending me copies of two of your books---‘They
Called Him Stonewall’ and ‘Gray Fox.’ I am delighted to have them, particularly
because of my interest in the careers of both of these great Generals, and grateful
for your thought and your kind inscriptions.” 1 page, 4to. With the original
White House transmittal envelope. The two: $700
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Duke Ellington, No. 34
34. DUKE ELLINGTON. An 8 x 10 signed and inscribed photograph of the
iconic African American composer, conductor, arranger and big band leader.
Small unobtrusive nick to emulsion. $300
35. GERALDINE FARRAR. An informative typed letter signed on personal
letterhead, February 10, 1964. The opera soprano refuses to opine on the current
state of music,
“I am retired… and never visit concert halls or opera house in person; what is
available in radio and television…if I like none of the offerings, it is a very easy
matter to silence them, by the flick of the dial.”
“I am a listener, not a critic; and observations are best served by those in the
musical arena, and more sympathetic to the incursion of devices…”
“The thought that a microphone is essential to project a voice, rather that its
natural normal tone, best illustrated my point.” 1 page, 4to. Some nicks to blank
left margin do not affect the content or signature.
$65
36. GABRIEL FAURE. An autograph letter signed no date, by the French
composer, [Paris, July 7, 1903]. To a Madame Lerch, “I am grateful to you for
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your kind remembrance, and I promise myself to go and knock on your door one
of these days. A thousand good wishes for health, a thousand thanks, and, for
your husband and you, a thousand warm kindnesses.” 1 page, 8vo. With original
autograph stamped and postmarked envelope. The two: $300
37. HENRY FIELD. An autograph letter signed, Chicago, Illinois, November
17, 1937, by the American anthropologist and archaeologist. To Morris Frank,
“Congratulations to you all on the ‘Cavalcade of America’ program tonight!”
“I well recollect your visit to the Hall of Races of Mankind, duly chaperoned by
‘Buddy,’ several years ago.”
Morris Frank (March 23, 1908 – November 22, 1980) was the first person to
be partnered with a Seeing Eye dog and the co-founder of The Seeing Eye. He
traveled the United States and Canada to promote the use of guide dogs for
people who are blind or visually impaired, as well as the right of people with
guide dogs to access restaurants, hotels, transportation, and other places that are
open to the general public. 1 page, 4to. $65
Millard Fillmore, No. 38
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38. MILLARD FILLMORE. An attractively engraved, military vignetted 12 x
14 1/2 naval document signed, as President, December 10, 1852. The President
appoints John G. Walker to be a Midshipman in the Navy of the United States.
Countersigned by John P. Kennedy as Secretary of the Navy. Excellent Seal of
the Department of the Navy attached. Framed in rich red and green mattings,
with a 5 1/4 x 7 engraved portrait, in an impressive oversized beaded gilt and
wood molding. 25 ¾ x 21 ¾. $1,500
39. ELLA FITZGERALD. An 8 x 10 bust photograph signed by the American
jazz great. $100
40. SIGNED FIRST AMERICAN EDITION. MARGOT FONTEYN. THE
MAGIC OF DANCE. Boldly signed on the half-title page by the legendary
British ballerina who takes the reader through the history of dance, with
insightful anecdotes from her own long career and observations on other dancers
who came before her. Profusely illustrated. Index. Large 4to format. Excellent
dust wrapper. $50
“…it is probably safest to retreat slightly…”
41. FREDERICK THE GREAT OF PRUSSIA. A manuscript letter
signed Frederick, Breslau, January 23, 1779, by the Prussian ruler and preeminent military strategist of his time. Written during the War of the Bavarian
Succession, one of many wars and skirmishes that marked the Prussian ruler’s
reign; to Major General von Bosse, Chief of the Eleventh Regiment of
Dragoons,
“My dear Major General von Bosse, I received your report of the 22nd of this
month and wanted to thank you but also to express my appreciation, for it is very
good and indeed necessary, that you for your part take all precautions and see to
it that the officers think and are unfailingly alert and on their guard so as not to
be taken by surprise, and if the enemy is too strong, it is probably safest to retreat
slightly and then see how you may move from outside. So you now have your
rules on how to proceed with caution and to report to me without delay what is
going on.” “I am your well disposed King, Frederick.” 1 page, 4to. With engraved
portrait. The two: $2,500
42. LILLIAN GISH. A typed letter signed Lillian on personal letterhead, New
York, January 14, 1964, by the American actress whose career spanned silent
films with D. W. Griffith in the 1910’s to The Whales of August with Bette Davis
in 1987.
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Frederick the Great, No. 41
“Many thanks for sending me the beautiful clipping about Humphrey…It was so
sad for us as I can’t help but feel it was unnecessary…There is to be a memorial
for him Thursday at a church on 46th Street, and I am to deliver the eulogy…” 1
page, 8vo. With original envelope. The two: $35
43. MARCEL GRANDJANY. A 14-line autograph testimonial, on the
occasion of Steinway & Co.’s 100th anniversary, signed by the renowned Frenchborn American harpist.
“It is a sincere pleasure for me to extend my very best congratulations to the
House of Steinway on its 100th anniversary.”
“To day the Steinway occupies a unique and significant role of leadership
throughout the world of music…heartiest good wishes to Mr. Theodore E.
Steinway, President of Steinway and Sons, June 24, 1953.” Oblong album page,
4to. $150
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44. JOHNNY GREEN. A fine pairing of two autograph musical quotes from
the American composer’s classic songs, the first, his 1930 torch song Body and
Soul, introduced by singer Libby Holman and the other, the 1933 I Cover the
Waterfront. Green has inscribed the piece then signed and dated both November
4, 1941. Written on a 9 x 3 ¾ sheet of music paper. $250
45. ALEXANDER GRETCHANINOV. A lengthy autograph letter, in Cyrillic, signed Paris, March 13, 1927, by the recent émigré from Russian bureaucracy.
The composer of numerous operas, symphonies and religious music writes to
conductor Basil Kibalchich. Untranslated but essentially warm congratulatory
letter to Kibalchich praising him for a recent successful performance of his Russian Choir. 2 pages, 4to. $150
“Success…is impossible when you are starving.”
46. ZANE GREY. An autograph letter signed, on personal embossed letterhead,
by the great American writer of Western novels, Altadena, May 6, 1932. To a
Miss Genevieve Bratton, “I have your letter and am sending a book for Miss
Meadow. I would be pleased to have her dedicate a wild horse drawing to me.
I can offer no suggestion to you or Miss Meadow save hard work. What is the
secret of success? It is about impossible when you are starving. I know, but you
have to in spite of all. When I come out of this awful financial depression I
will help you help her.” One page, 4to. With the original holograph transmittal
envelope with stamp removed. The two: $500
47. ALEXANDRE GUILMANT. An autograph musical quote signed Alex.
Guilmant and identified as Kyrie in E by the great French organist. The quote is
on a 3 ¾ x 2 ½ snippet of paper excised from unidentified printed music. $75
48. MARK HAMBOURG. An autograph musical quote, actually a chord,
signed by the Russian-born, English pianist, dated in another hand 1915, on a 4
x 2 ½ card. $65
49. MARVIN HAMLISCH. An 8 x 10 photograph signed in silver ink by the
late American composer of A Chorus Line and They’re Playing Our Song as well as
The Way We Were; he was among a handful of composers that were recipients of
an Oscar, an Emmy, a Tony and a Grammy, not to mention a Pulitzer Prize. $65
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50. LILLIAN HELLMAN. A deluxe 1941 Martin Beck Theatre program for
Watch on the Rhine signed by the American playwright underneath a youthful
portrait of Hellman on the inside front cover. Minor separations but intact.
Abundantly illustrated. 8 pages, large 4to. With a vintage postcard advertising
the play. The two: $75
51. THOMAS WENTWORTH HIGGINSON. An autograph letter signed
in full “Thomas Wentworth Higginson, a descendant of the Appletons on the
mother’s side & therefore a truth teller,” Cambridge, no date, by the American
clergyman, writer, rabid abolitionist and Civil War officer, who served as
Colonel of the lst South Carolina Volunteers, the first federally authorized Black
regiment of the war. Their exploits were detailed in the Academy Award winning
1989 film Glory. Here, an amusing and somewhat cryptic statement:
“That joke about Mr. Emerson & Margaret Fuller was a mere joke, told over &
over again till it began to be repeated as truth.” 1 page small vo. Small ink blot in
the center of the page does not affect legibility.
Emerson, presumably poet Ralph Waldo Emerson.
Margaret Fuller, of whom Higginson wrote a biography, was the American
women’s rights activist and journalist. Wonder what the joke was. $200
Herbert Hoover, No. 52
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To the Colorful First Senator from Arizona
52. HERBERT HOOVER. A White House letter signed by Hoover,
Washington, February 5, 1931, to Senator Henry F. Ashurst, one of the first
Senators from Arizona when it became a state in 1912. Known for his intense
love of speaking and using multi-syllabic words, Ashurst was a Senator from
Arizona from 1912 until 1941. His eccentricities and dapper attire earned him a
cameo role in the 1962 film in Advise and Consent. Hoover states,
“I have received your letter of February 4th enclosing a communication from Mr.
Forrest E. Doucette, Editor and Manager of the Arizona Year Book. I have sent
a note of appreciation to Mr. Doucette.”
Framed in dark green and deep red double matting in a wood-paneled gilt
molding. 19 ½ x 14 ½. $500
53. ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK. An autograph letter, on Hotel
Bellevue, Boppard a Rhein, March 19, 1897, signed by the German composer
of Hansel and Gretel. To an opera manager, “…As I leave Frankfurt, I feel an
urgent need to express to you, esteemed Mr. Director, my delight & satisfaction
with the tremendously successful performance, both scenically & musically of
Konigskinder at the Frankfurt Opera House & to ask you kindly to convey
my warmest thanks to everyone involved in it, & especially to the two excellent
portrayers of the title roles for their artistic achievement…” Originally a music
drama, Konigskinder was made into an opera in 1907. 1 page, large 4to. Minor
tape stain along upper blank margin. $295
54. WASHINGTON IRVING. A very early autograph letter signed W. Irving,
Liverpool, May 13, 1816. In England to try to resuscitate his family’s business,
the American author whose true fame lay in the future, writes to William
Thomas, Bookseller in Philadelphia.
“By the Liverpool trader, which brings this letter I have forwarded to the care
of Mr. Blake, Boston, with directions to advertise the same as publishing by you,
The Antiquary, 3 vols. and The Poets Pilgrimage to Waterloo, a Poem in one vol. by
Robert Southey…”
“You had better advertise the same immediately on receipt of this.”
In an autograph postscript Irving adds, “I have just rec’d your letter of 16th
April. The sending 2 copies of Pauls [his brother] letters…was a mistake of the
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clerks.” 1 page, 4to. With integral autograph address leaf bearing postmarks and
remnants of wax seal attached. Minute ink erosion to two words at left margin,
expertly reinforced.
In 1818 Irving’s family business failed and he was forced to follow a more
serious course in writing. In this he received strong encouragement from the
Scottish author Sir Walter Scott, the author of The Antiquary, herein mentioned.
At the time of this letter Robert Southey, also cited by Irving, was England’s
Poet Laureate. $1,500
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55. WILLIAM JAMES. A six-line autograph note, on a 5 ½ x 3 ½ postcard,
signed Wm. James, 95 Irving Street, [Boston], June 5 [1894], by the American
philosopher and psychologist whose 1890 Principles of Psychology was a
groundbreaker in the field. He counted among his correspondents Freud,
Bertrand Russell, John Dewey and Ludwig Wittgenstein. His pupils at Harvard
included Theodore Roosevelt, Gertrude Stein, George Santayana and W.E.B.
Dubois. To a Mr. M. Hyman of Cambridge,
“Have you my copy of Moll’s Rapport en d’Hypnose? If so, pray return it, as I am
about to go away for the summer.”
Albert Moll was a German psychiatrist and, together with Iwan Bloch and
Magnus Hirschfeld, the founder of modern sexology. Moll believed sexual nature
involved two entirely distinct parts: sexual stimulation and sexual attraction. His
1892 book Report on Hypnosis was a seminal work on psychology and sexuality. $400
56. ANDREW JOHNSON. A 14-line manuscript endorsement signed as
President, Executive Office, August 1, 1865. Less than 4-months into his term
after the Lincoln assassination, Johnson states,
“Respectfully forwarded to Surgeon R. O. Abbott, M.D., Director Dep’t of
Washn. I am personally well acquainted with Dr. Duhamel and would ask that
his services not be dispensed with, and that he be continued in the discharge of
the duties now performed by him. Andrew Johnson, President US.”
On the panel directly to the right of this is a listing of Dr. Duhamel’s duties
which included examination of recruits and attendance on the Guard orderlies
at the Executive Mansion. Usual folds, otherwise in excellent condition. 1 page,
oblong 4to.
Dr. William Duhamel was called to attend the president of the United States
in 1859, and continued to visit all the occupants of the White House during
three presidential terms. He also served as chief physician for ten years to the
U. S. prisons in the District of Columbia, and was a member of several learned
societies, in which he occupied important offices.
$2,250
57. SIGNED LIMITED FIRST PRESENTION EDITION. JAMES
JONES. FROM HERE TO ETERNITY. Scribner, 1951. Hardcover, 4to.
Book condition very good as is the book jacket (minor nick to upper spine)..
First edition, first printing. Presentation issue with the numbered bound-in
page signed by Jones. Copy #1235. Limitation unstated but one thousand five
hundred copies issued as such. Gilt lettering on spine minimal defects. A tight
copy in very good condition in a good dustjacket. $350
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58. ERICA JONG. A two-page 4to autograph letter signed Erica, September
6, 1978, by the American novelist and feminist whose 1973 book Fear of Flying
opened up a frank discussion of female sexuality. To fellow writer Dusty Sklar
about the birth of her ( Jong’s) child,
“Thought your piece on ‘The New Sexual Frankness’ came out wonderful--chock full of marvelous insights of surprising quotes. Bravo!”
“Molly Miranda Jong-Fast alias little Bean, arrived on August 19th-by
Caesarian-a gorgeous kid….(I wrote these poems ((enclosed)) for her when she
was in utero).”
“We’re just now resuming our work schedules, getting to know the baby, getting
used to living with a nurse, getting used to writing on 5 hours sleep.”
“…Meanwhile, I’m breast feeding &waiting to recover my equilibrium.” With
original autograph addressed envelope and 7 typed poems referred to in her
letter; some bear autograph corrections. The group: $150
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59. SIGNED EDITION. GARSON KANIN. HOLLYWOOD. An insider’s
look at the comings and goings and chicanery that happen in Tinsel Town by
the American screenwriter and director who with his wife, American actress
Ruth Gordon, wrote the quintessential series of movies featuring the battle of
the sexes and starring Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy as a contentious
married couple. One chapter of this book features copies of telegraph wires
arranging screen tests for Charlie Chaplin who eventually was deemed not
funny by the studio bosses. Signed, inscribed and dated Edgartown, August 12,
1974 on the second front end paper. Original boards, 4to with a very good dust
wrapper. Viking Press, 1974. $35
60. SAMMY KAYE. An 8 x 10 youthful signed photograph of the American
orchestra and band leader. $65
61. [DAME] LAURA KNIGHT. An autograph letter signed May 11, 1939, by
the trailblazing 20th Century English artist, the first woman elected to the Royal
Academy. A letter of introduction for fellow artist Clara Klinghoffer,
“Mr. & Mrs. Stoppleman, our friends, are visiting the States, and as they know
very few people, I am venturing to give them an introduction to yourself and
Dorothy. Mrs. Stoppleman whose professional name is ‘Clara Klinghoffer,’ is a
very distinguished and talented painter, whose work is highly thought of here in
England, she is an old and dear friend of mine.”
“We are so sorry we were away when last you came to England, and we did not
get your letter until it was too late to do anything about it…work has swallowed
me up even more than usual, and I have been fearfully neglectful to all our dear
friends…” 1 page, 4to. $450
62. [ JUDAICA]. TEDDY KOLLEK. An attractive letter signed, March 6,
1983, by the colorful Mayor of Jerusalem, Teddy Kollek. To German-born
American writer Frederic V. Grunfeld, author of a biography of Rodin and the
much acclaimed book Prophets Without Honor: A Background to Freud, Kafka,
Einstein and Their World. Grunfeld enlists the Mayor’s help in spending time in
Jerusalem at the Mishkenot Sha’ananim guesthouse.
“While I did not have the opportunity to read your book ( Jerusalem’s daily needs
leave little time for anything else), I did hear a great deal about it from various
friends.”
“I was delighted to learn that you are interested in spending some time in
Jerusalem at our Mishkenot Sh’ananim guesthouse. Because of the very limited
amount of space (nine apartments) and the great demand, all applications are
brought before a special Committee...I would be happy to submit this to the
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committee with my warm recommendations.” 1 page, 4to.
Accompanied by 5 items of collateral correspondence, indicating Grunfeld’s was
seeking a reduced rate. The collection: $150
63. CAROLE LANDIS ET AL. The February 1945 Broadhurst Theatre
program for the musical A Lady Says Yes; signed and inscribed by Carole Landis
next to her image. Also signed by 8 others in the cast including future novelist, at
this time actress and Landis’ possible lover, Jacqueline Susann. Landis died at the
age of 29 from a drug overdose. 20 pages, 8vo. $65
Mario Lanza, No. 64
64. MARIO LANZA. A scarce and attractive 8 x 10 signed and inscribed
photograph of the American tenor and Hollywood star; “To Joe, Best Wishes
Always from Mario Lanza.” From the 1950 musical The Toast of New Orleans
from which his popular hit Be My Love originated. $600
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65. SIGNED FIRST EDITION. ROBERT LUDLUM. THE BOURNE
IDENTITY. Signed in full, with autograph sentiment, on the first free endpaper
of this, the first of the Bourne series. Excellent copy with matching dust wrapper.
Original boards, 4to. New York, 1980. $495
66. EDWARD MacDOWELL. An autograph letter, on Edward MacDowell,
Columbia University stationery, signed New York, April 18, 1904, by the
American composer, whose untimely death led his wife to found the MacDowell
Colony in New Hampshire. Here MacDowell writes to Leo R. Lewis,
“I wish to thank you for the kind interest that prompted you to send me the
article by Lessmann---It was a compliment that I appreciated thoroughly--Again receive my best thanks…” 1 page, 8vo.
Otto Lessmann (1814-1918), German composer and music critic. $500
67. WILLIAM McKINLEY. A lengthy 1 ¼ page 4to Executive Mansion
letter signed May 17, 1898. To William Stewart, President of the Twenty-fifth
National Conference of Charities and Correction.
“For reasons already explained I cannot be present at the quarter centennial
celebrations… but I cannot let the occasion pass without sending a few words
expressing my good will to the undertaking.”
“The philanthropic work in which your members are engaged is worthy of
especial praise for its practical character and wide scope. Your list of speakers and
delegates is a notable one, as befits the international character of the movement.”
A bit sun-toned. With original envelope. The two: $985
68. MARIA THERESA. An authorization signed, Schonbrunn Palace, May
24, 1749, by the ruler of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the only female ruler to
do so; she was also the last of the Hapsburg line. Among her 16 children [!] was
Marie Antoinette. The statement reads,
“This document is to serve as authorization and surety that in Hungary you
receive in partial payment ‘ex fundo laborum gratuitorum’ for the noted arrears
seven thousand one hundred and twenty-nine gulden and 78 Kreuzers from Us.”
1 page, 4to. Integral blank page attached. $900
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Giacomo Meyerbeer, No. 69
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69. GIACOMO MEYERBEER. A highly attractive 12 double bar autograph
musical quote from ‘the Father of the Grand Opera’s’ Der Nordstern (L’Etoile
du Nord or The North Star); signed and dated by the German composer, Vienna,
December 1855. On a 9 ½ x 5 ½ piece of music paper. $1,850
70. JAMES MONROE. A 16 x 9 ¾ vellum land grant signed by Monroe
as President, Washington, September 27, 1821. The President grants John
Mixson of Dallas County Alabama “according to the provisions of the Act of
Congress of the 24th of April 1820, entitled ‘An act making further provision
of the sale of public lands.’” Countersigned by Josiah Meigs as Commissioner
of the General Land Office. Both signatures bold; accomplishment somewhat
lighter. Good Seal of the General Land Office attached. Mounted to heavy
stock. Accompanied by an excellent engraved portrait of the 5th President of the
United States. The two: $750
With an Uncommon Second Signature
71. MARIANNE MOORE. A lengthy inscription signed, by the American
poet and writer, November 14, 1952, on a 5 x 3 card.
“A curious request but I accede. My signature for: Mr. Jerry Arnholt, Men’s Hall,
Chadron State Teacher’s College, Chadron, Nebraska. Marianne Moore.” To this
Moore has added, vertically, a signature which I’ve never seen before: “Marianne
Craig Moore.” Hence signed twice. $225
72. SIGNED EDITION. SESAME STREET BOOK OF OPPOSITES with
ZERO MOSTEL. Platt & Munk, New York, 1974, hardcover. Book Condition:
good. Signed on first free end paper “Love, Zero Mostel. Full page color
illustrations. Slim 4to, pictorial glossy boards (slightly rubbed). First Edition.
Very Good. $125
73. NATALIA MAKAROVA-IVAN NAGY. An 8 x 10 black and white
photograph of the two ballet greats in the ballet Coppelia; signed by both,
partially in darker portions of picture. $85
74. ANNA NETREBKO. A 4 x 6 color photograph signed by the Russian
soprano in the role of Donna Anna in Mozart’s Don Giovanni. $35
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75. JOHN HENRY, CARDINAL NEWMAN. An uncommon autograph
quote signed John H. Newman, April 11, 1877 on 5 ¼ X 3 ½ card, by the
English prelate, leader of the Oxford Movement which advocated that
the Church of England re-adopt some of the rites and rituals of Roman
Catholicism. He himself converted to Roman Catholicism in 1845 and was
made a Cardinal of the Church in 1879 by Pope Leo XIII. Here Newman pens a
biblical quote, Hebrew 10:37 in Latin:
“Adhuc modicum qui venturus est veniet aliquantulum et non tardabit.”
Translation: (For yet a very little while, he who comes will come, and will not tarry). [SEE BACK COVER FOR ILLUSTRATION]
$2,500
76. [EARLY NEW YORK CITY MAYOR]. WALTER BOWNE. A folio
document signed, City of New York, May 11, 1829, as Mayor of New York.
Mayor Bowne vouches to the Comptroller of the State, Silas Wright, Jr. “that
Michael Henry, an Auctioneer in this city, and Peter McIntire and Thomas
Carter…have entered into the Bond required in and by the Eleventh Section of
Title lst of Chapter 17 of the Revised Laws…” Traces of red wax seal and a faint
postmark on verso. $35
77. SIGNED FIRST AMERICAN EDITION. ISAMU NOGUCHI. Harper
& Row Publishers, New York, 1968. Cloth. Book Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket
Condition: Fine. First United States Edition. 259 pages 268 illustrations 13 in
color. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page by the Japanese-American
artist, Isamu Noguchi. Minor soiling to the dustjacket cover and edge. Foreword
by R. Buckminster Fuller. Index. Original boards, 9 ¾ x 10 ½ format. New York,
1968. $495 78. SEAN O’CASEY. An autograph letter on Trumlands Road, St. Marychurch,
Devonshire stationery, May 14, 1961, by the Irish playwright, creator of Juno and
the Paycock and The Plough and the Stars. O’Casey writes,
“Enclosed is the Picture you have asked for-the old Irish dial* of a Dubliner.”
“Hardly likely you’ll like the Kisser as much as the plays; but it’s the best, and
only, one I have.” 1 page, 8vo.
*O’Casey is comparing his visage to the face of a clock that is marked to show
units of time. $350
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79. ROBERT JULIUS OPPENHEIMER. A scarce letter signed Robert
Oppenheimer on The Institute For Advanced Study at Princeton stationery
as Director of the Organization, June 25, 1956, by “The Father of the Atomic
Bomb” whose loyalty and influence was greatly diminished by the witch hunts of
the early 1950’s. To Marjorie Robinson of Douglass College at Rutgers,
“Thank you for your good letter of June 6th. I very much appreciate your
invitation to lecture at Douglass College next April. I wish that it were possible
for me to accept, however, I have agreed to give the William James Lectures
at Harvard in the spring of 1957. This letter is therefore to send word of my
warm thanks, to you and to the members of the Faculty Student Lecture Series
Committee and of my real regret.” 1 page, 4to. File holes at left margin affect
nothing.
His selection by Harvard to give the prestigious William James Lecture caused
great havoc among Conservative elements of the Faculty. The great physicist
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concluded his final speech by saying: “...we have a duty of great openness to
others...learning to welcome the strange and being glad to learn something that
is new...” $2,500
80. FERNANDO PAER. An autograph letter, on Liste Civile, Musique du
Roi stationery, signed Fd. Paer, Paris, August 19, 1834, by the Italian composer,
instrumental in the development of opera semiseria. To a Mr. Adam [Adolphe
Adam?],
“I am taking the liberty to recommend to you the daughter of a respectable lady
who has been brought to my attention in Bordeaux by the sister of the Duke of
Cazes. She has been making formidable progress on the piano under the tutelage
of Master Coche, but would prefer to continue under yours…”
“You can do a lot for her, and I count on your friendship and your kindness
toward me.” 2 pages, 4to. $250
81. COMMODORE MATHEW C. PERRY. An autograph letter signed, M.
C. Perry, Tarrytown, May 24, 1845, by the American naval officer who opened
up trade with Japan in 1854. Mathew, the brother of the War of 1812 naval hero
Oliver Hazard Perry, writes a recommendation for a John Clapham, gunner.
“I have great pleasure in stating that your conduct as Gunner of the Frigate
Macedonia during her late cruise upon the Coast of Africa was in all respects
correct and I consider you perfectly qualified for the station then and now held
by you.” 1 page, 4to. $985
82. MIKE PETERS. An original drawing of Grimm, one of the characters
from the American cartoonist’s strip Mother Goose & Grimm, signed by the artist
on a 5 x 3 card. $50
83. GIACOMO PUCCINI. A spectacular, large AMusQS “Mi Chiamino Mimi”
from La Bohème, penned on an 8 x 10 album page and dated 1916, by the Italian
opera composer. One of the finest Puccini musical quotes and most beloved aria
ever. In superb condition. Unidentified signature on the reverse. $3,000
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84. DAVID RABE. A typed letter, heavily edited by the American playwright,
signed [New York, June 21, 1978] to a student at Southwest Texas State
University,
“I am writing this note regarding your thesis. In my original conception
the trilogy consisted of three plays, Pavlo, Sticks and Bones and the Orphan.
Reviewers, because they made no connection in The Orphan have dismissed it
from existence and replaced it with Streamers. The original New York production
of The Orphan was dreadful and the play was not really finished in it’s [sic]
writing…It remains the third play in the series in my mind so perhaps it is a
War Quartet…Streamers is for me then, a kind of summing up, or recapitulation
of the three that have gone before it…Should the plays ever published together,
this is the point of view that will put the 4 of them together.” Numerous cross
outs and autograph additions. 1 page, 4to with a two-line typed post script on
the reverse. With original envelope. The two: $125
85. EDUARD REMENY ET AL. An 8vo album page bearing autographs of
noted musicians: On the recto, an autograph musical quote, labeled “Chaconne”
by the Hungarian-born violinist and composer Eduard Remeny and dated
Burlington, Vermont, October 25, 1895, below this, a three-line greeting signed
by American conductor and violinist Henri G. Blaisdell, October 8, 1900. On
the verso:
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Emil Mollenhauer, American violinist and conductor; below, Julien Edwards,
a signature dated November 5, 1894, by the English-born, American composer
of many successful turn-of-the-century Broadway shows and composer of light
operatic works.; then, Ernestine Schumann-Heink, German, later American,
world class and much celebrated operatic contralto, who signs and dates her
entry Burlington, October 9, 1900; at the bottom is another entry, unidentified
(Gurlynn Miles?) and dated Burlington, VT, October 9, 1900.
$125
86. SIGNED PRESENTATION COPY. KENNETH ROBERTS. BOON
ISLAND. Doubleday, 1956. Hard Cover. First Edition. 8vo over 7¾ - 9¾ tall.
On publication info page listed as “Presentation Edition. Not for Sale.” 275pp.
Signed by the author on the first blank free end paper. $35
87. NELSON A. ROCKEFELLER. A folio document signed as Governor of
New York State, Albany, February 22, 1962. Rockefeller sends a nomination to
the NY Senate to confirm Max Goldman as Special County Judge of Cayuga
County. Stamped confirmed. $35
The Beginning of the New Deal
88. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT. A highly informative State of New York
letter signed as Governor, March 10, 1931. The future President writes to the
Hon. George Fletcher Chandler. In part,
“It has been brought to my attention that the adequacy of medical treatment
of injured workers in compensation cases is frequently lost sight of in the maze
of problems…particularly is this true in connection with the hospitals and
the professional aspects…It is possible that the hospitals and medical men are
operating under burdens in no wise intended”
“It is my belief that in order to make progress in correcting these difficulties,
facts should be collected and correlated from which there may be drawn
recommendations as to changes in the law or the procedure regarding medical
and hospital practice [so as] to develop a program from which specific
suggestions may result for the better medial treatment of compensation
claimants…” 1 page, 4to. $1,150
89. CAMILLE SAINT-SAENS. An autograph letter signed C. Saint-Saens,
no place [most likely 1872]. Saint-Saens’ correspondent is probably librettist
Louis Gallet concerning their mutual collaboration on the opera La Princesse
Jaune (The Yellow Princess), Saint-Saens’ third opera but the first to be staged.
“This past Friday I appeared in front of the authors’ commission and they
welcomed me with open arms and assured me that our rights were quite obvious.
Continued on next page
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SAINT-SAENS, Continued
We are owed either a performance or compensations. I have opened the door
to conciliation by proposing to replace the compensations with a fixed date
agreement, for a new work. We would then have it all set up for ‘Marcellus’
which we will have to do at the opera comique because there is no other theatre
available. This is all contingent on your approval…”
“The commission will hear du Locle alone next Friday.” 2 pages, 8vo.
Camille du Locle. French theatre director and librettist. A close friend of Bizet.
Financial troubles at the Opera-Comique of which he was Director, forced him
to renege on staging Saint-Saens’ work. $500
90. SIGNED FIRST EDITION. GENE FOWLER’S SCHNOZZOLA,
THE STORY OF JIMMY DURANTE. The biography of the great American
entertainer, TV personality in the 1950’s and beloved vaudevillian and talented
comedian. Signed with autograph greeting on the first free endpaper by Durante.
Good clean copy with dust jacket with two minor tears. Illustrated. Original
boards, 4to. New York, 1951. $35
91. ALBERT SCHWEITZER. An autograph letter signed October 6, 1920.
The great Nobel Prize-winning humanitarian, author and musician tries to
balance two of his passions: writing and the organ.
“In haste I want to tell you that I received your postcard but not the other lines
to which you refer. As far as I understand the matter, Dr. Boer will not be able
to participate on the 22nd and that you therefore suggest the 28th for the concert.
Thus we will be able to economize with the heating. I concur with this! Please
arrange everything and inform me of the subsequent dates.”
“I am just now writing a difficult chapter which is to be finished this week, that
is why I am keeping this short.” The Nobel Prize recipient is perhaps referring
to his book On the Edge of the Primeval Forest, a memoir of his early days at his
hospital in Lambarene. Written on the reverse of a 5 ½ x 3 ½ postcard which
is postmarked and stamped. With a 7 x 5 photograph of the doctor playing the
organ. The two: $500
On the Censure of a Doctor
92. GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT. A lengthy two-page 4to autograph
letter signed Headquarters Eastern Department, Governor’s Island, May 29,
1826, by the military man in service to all president’s from Jefferson to Lincoln,
from the War of 1812 to the Civil War. To Col. R. Jones, Adj. General. In part,
“I enclose....the Memorial of assistant Surgeon Beaumont...with a renewed
request that a court of Inquiry may be ordered to investigate the grounds on
which he has been recently censured by the highest military authority under the
Constitution...”
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“...I have never doubted....the credibility of Dr. Beaumont, nor the soundness of
his professional opinion....The Memorial now forwarded has wrought a complete
change....I hope it produces a similar effect on the mind of the President....”
Scott hopes that the doctor is afforded “a suitable opportunity of resuscitating
Dr. Beaumont in his previous high standing as a man & a physician.” Two chips
to margin minutely affect 3 words; damp stain to lower right corner does not
affect legibility or appearance.
Dr. Beaumont had testified at the Court Martial of one Lieutenant Griswold.
On his testimony Griswold was found guilty. President John Quincy Adams
reversed the verdict casting doubt on the doctor. The Memorial mentioned
was to request a Court of Inquiry to clear his name. Adams was unimpressed
yet oddly commissioned Beaumont a full surgeon in November 28, 1826.
This letter is accompanied by extensive bios on Scott and Beaumont. With
an original A.E. Alden of Providence carte de visite of Winfield Scott.
The two: $850
93. SIGNED LIMITED EDITION. MAURICE SENDAK. THE
CUNNING LITTLE VIXEN. Farrar Straus & Giroux, New York, 1985. First
Edition limited to 250 copies signed by Sendak. A pristine copy in green cloth,
4to with gilt titles to the spine, color photograph inset to the front board, in
illustrated slipcase. 187 pp. Beloved by generations for his magical illustrations,
Sendak’s finely detailed drawings capture the spirit of children of all ages. In
publisher’s original shrink wrap; perfect condition of book and slipcase. $300
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94. DIMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH.
A folio document, in Cyrillic, docketed
May 8, 1962 and headed Composer
Union of the Russian Federation and
signed D. Shostakovich, in Cyillic,
by the composer and First Secretary
of the Composer’s Union. No literal
translation but the gist is that this
decree is directed toward the Presidents
of the local chapters to participate in
the 4th convention of said Union the
date of which has been changed to
October 1952.
In the interim, it is requested that
members of the Ministry of Culture
and the Board of the Composer’s Union
assemble in Moscow from May 22-25
to hear about the condition of “musical
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creativity and delivery practice in the
area of songs and easy listening.” On the back of this document is a list of names,
in an unidentified hand, the purpose of which is not known. $500
95. JEAN SIBELIUS. A letter, in English, signed Jarvenpaa, January 27, 1956,
by the great Finnish composer.
“Please accept my cordial thanks for your kind
letter of November 30th and for your beautiful
poem which I was very pleased to receive.” 1
page, large 8vo. With the original envelope.
The two: $500
96. [SIDESHOW PERSONALITY].
ANITA THE LIVING DOLL. A rare 3
½ x 5 ½ signed carte photograph of Anita
the Living Doll. Anita was a very small
Hungarian woman who toured the world at
the turn of the 19th Centiury, met with royalty,
always dressed elegantly, and managed to
cultivate an aura of dignified intelligence. $85
Anita the Living Doll, No. 96
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97. MICKEY SPILLANE. A highly entertaining letter, on Mickey Spillane
Productions letterhead, signed Mickey, no date, by the creator of the Mike
Hammer Detective series. The author writes to journalist Hy Gardner,
“When I got home the other night I had a call waiting for me...to get my dad in
the hospital. Sure sorry I didn’t get to call you because I was looking forward to
seeing you all over the week end.”
“Word in from sources south has come up with a cutie and I’m wondering if
you picked up anything about it. Since Cuba has tied in so close with Commie
Russia and China the narcotic import has increased with Cuba the jumping off
point and the garlic brotherhood in Italy cut off. It’s so serious in Europe that
a big personality formerly deported from the U.S. is due in Cuba to parlay with
Castro and rumor has it (Rumor hell, this is classified) that it will be Lucky
himself...I’m going to follow it up some, but out of gunshot range...”
“The week of the 15th I’ll be back to pick up the rest of the family and deliver
a book to Dutton. Love to the wife-if either of you have to be checked out on
diapers, let me know. I’m an expert.” One page, 4to. $250
98. JO STAFFORD. An 8 x 10 signed and inscribed photograph of the
American vocalist of the 1940’s and 1950’s who with her husband, arrangerconductor Paul Weston, enjoyed great success with hits such as Shrimp Boats,
Jambalaya and You Belong to Me; she starred in all the media of the time. $100
99. ISAAC STERN. A February 1950 Wichita Symphony program featuring a
young 28 year old Isaac Stern as Guest Artist; signed on the front cover by Stern.
Interesting dated ads from another time. Slight discoloration affects nothing. 10
pages, large 4to. $35
100. LEOPOLD STOKOWSKI. A June/July 1952 Teatro Alla Scala program
signed by the British-born conductor of Polish descent on the second page
below a portrait of Stokowski conducting. The program appropriately features
two Venetian composers: the 16th century contemporaries, Giovanni Gabrieli
and Claudio Monteverdi. Decorative front cover has minor water stains but does
not materially affect its appearance. 10 pages, large 8vo. $65
101. RICHARD STRAUSS. A three-line manuscript receipt signed in full,
Munich, March 11, 1889, by the German composer of many tone poems such as
Don Quixote and Thus Spoke Zarathustra, lieder such as The Four Last Songs and of
course operas such as Salome and Der Rosenkavalier.
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$200
102. SIGNED LIMITED FIRST EDITION. WILLIAM STYRON.
SOPHIE’S CHOICE. Random House, NY, 1979. Hardcover. Book Condition:
Near Fine. First Edition. Limited issue of 500 numbered copies signed by
Styron on the limitation page. Copy #221. Issued without dustjacket. Slipcase.
Spine cloth with very minute toning on spine; excellent slipcase. Original covers,
4to. In original slipcase. $225
Eulogy for American Sculptor Horatio Greenough
103. CHARLES SUMNER. A four-page autograph letter signed, by the
Massachusetts Senator, a powerful orator and a Radical Republican who was
nearly killed on the Senate floor for his anti-slavery speech known as “The
Crime Against Kansas;” he even criticized Lincoln for being too moderate with
the South.
Here, in a letter dated Washington, December 21, 1852, Sumner addresses
the widow of Horatio Greenough, American sculptor of two prominent
Government commissions, The Rescue and George Washington, “The death of
Horatio Greenough is a loss not only to wife & children, but to friends & the
world, to Art & Literature…”
“Only a few days before I left home he read to me for an hour or more some
portions of his work on the Beautiful & particularly his criticism of Burke. I
was then struck by his mastery of the subject…not only as an Artist, but as an
expositor of Art.” 4 pages, 8vo. $150
104. SIGNED FIRST EDITION. JACQUELINE SUSANN. THE LOVE
MACHINE. Simon & Schuster, New York, 1969. Hardcover in fine condition
with dust jacket in fair condition with very minor tear to edge. First edition.
Signed and inscribed by the author/actress on the first free end paper. The 4to
hardcover copy in quarter black cloth over black paper covered boards, black top
stain. Stated first printing. 511pp. $35
105. SIGNED DELUXE EDITION. THE JOAN SUTHERLAND
ALBUM. Foreword by Luciano Pavarotti. A profusely illustrated book
highlighting the career of the late Australian soprano with 100’s of
photographs, both personal and public events in Dame Joan’s career. Signed by
Sutherland and her conductor-husband Richard Bonynge on the full title page.
Excellent dust wrapper. Large 4to. New York, 1986. $85
106. STUART SYMINGTON. An original Hal Phyfe 11 x 14 photograph
of the first Secretary of the Air Force and longtime Senator from Missouri,
inscribed and signed to the photographer by Symington. Photographer’s stamp
on the verso. Small nick to upper right hand corner. $75
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107. ARTHUR SZYK. A document signed April 26, 1946 by the Polish-born
American book illustrator, stage designer and caricaturist; an 8 ½ x 3 check made
out for $278.50 to his son George. $35
108. THEODORE ROOSEVELT. WM. H. TAFT. A 21 x 16 military
document, in excellent condition, signed Theodore Roosevelt, as President,
Washington, June 23, 1904 and countersigned by Wm. H. Taft, a longtime
colleague and friend, until they became political rivals, as Roosevelt’s Secretary
of War. The President commissions Robert C. Richardson, Jr. a Second
Lieutenant of Cavalry. Blue wafer Seal of the War Department attached. A
fine example featuring two Presidents. The appointee, Richardson, had a long
and distinguished military career: he was a veteran of the 1904 Philippine
insurrection, served with distinction in World War I and, during World War II
he commanded the U.S. Army in the Pacific and at the same time served as the
military governor of Hawaii and Commanding General of U.S. Army Forces in
the Pacific Ocean Areas. $1,500
109. WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT. A White House letter signed Wm. H. Taft,
Washington, December 6, 1909. The President writes to American writer and
drama critic William Winter, “I have received the beautiful volume containing
your poems and bearing your inscription, and thank you cordially for your courtesy
in sending it to me.”
“I shall keep it as one of my cherished books.” 1 page, 4to. $350
110. WILLIAM M. THACKERAY. A lengthy autograph letter signed, Monday,
April 15, no year by the English writer of Vanity Fair. In a melancholy mood
Thackeray addresses “A.D.G.” apparently Arthur Delavan Gilman, a noted American
architect whom the writer met in Boston in 1855.
“Igscuse [sic] the man who does not ignowledge [sic] the kindness of friends. I have
been in troubles and perplexities this week---having a row and controversy with all
the Irish papers [I am] menaced with such a grim recollection of my old complaint
that I don’t like the posture of affairs.” nThe author relates a falling out with an
acquaintance,
“I knew her husband...gave him a little money...when I was myself dreadfully poor...
then I found him trying to borrow money from the landlord of my lodgings a chemist
in Jermyn Street...I refused all further commerce with him.” 2 full pages, 8vo. $850
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111. AMBROISE THOMAS. An autograph letter signed, on National
Conservatory letterhead, Paris, April 12, 1886, by the French composer of the
operas Mignon and Hamlet.
“All my regrets and apologies, Monsieur, that I have been late in responding. But
I have been too busy, which has been further complicated by the rehearsals of Le
Songe, and I have not had one free moment.”
“I thank you for your obliging offer, and if you would be so kind to go to the
trouble to come to the Conservatory tomorrow, Tuesday, or after tomorrow,
Wednesday, between 11 and noon, I would be happy to meet you then.” 2
pages, 1st and 3rd pages of 4 page large 8vo stationery.
Le Songe de une nuit d’ete (A Midsummer Night’s Dream), was a 3-act opera first
performed in 1850. Thomas was working on a revised version which premiered
on April 17, 1886. $175
112. JAMES THURBER. A typed letter, dated West Cornwall, Connecticut,
May 18, 1953 and signed Thurber, in pencil, by the cartoonist, wit and author,
a mainstay of The New Yorker magazine. Here, to a would-be writer who is
submitting a stage treatment of Thurber’s book length fairy tale Thirteen Clocks,
“My wife read your script aloud the day it arrived and I sketched through the
first act today, since that is the weaker act…You seem reluctant to tear yourself
away from book prose and into acting dialogue, but this must be done at
whatever cost to so-called pretty lines…The thing opens much too slowly and
I think you end Act I without climax…I think you have to do a lot more work
on Act I and I wish I could take a swing at it, but I’m too busy…you need to put
more care on your own additional dialogue…”
“Almost all the lines you want to save could be turned into dialogue. The thing
needs additional dialogue all right, to deepen the comedy…It would take me
about three months to do this and some day I may get around to it.”
“If you can fix the thing up for your summer theatre, that’s all right with me. I
don’t think there will be any stage production at any time on Broadway…”
“I liked the Cheryl Crawford Actors’ studio reading and musical setting, with
reservations, the kind of reservations I will always have about every script until and
unless I do the damn thing myself. I hate to go back and monkey with something I
consider finished in another medium.” Two separate pages, 4to. $450
113. NORMAN TREIGLE. A very scarce 8 x 10 Beth Bergman, New York
City Opera, photograph of the pre-eminent American bass-baritone in one of
his signature roles as Faust; Treigle whose career was relatively short whimsically
inscribes his image with the sentiment: “Devilishly yours.” $450
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114. RICHARD TUCKER. An autograph letter signed by the American
operatic tenor, to American journalist Leonard Lyons. On a 6 x 4 postcard
extolling Parma, Italy on the reverse. “Greetings from us here in this hot-bed of
Italian opera. Terrific success in Florence in Pagliacci and fantastic success here
in Trovatore birth place of Verdi and Toscanini.” $35
115. [BALLET]. EDWARD VILLELLA. An 11 x 14 Ray Fisher photograph
of the dance star of the 1960’s at the New York City Ballet; signed and inscribed
to the photographer “To Ray-Thanks for all those wonderful images, Edward
Villella.” $75
116. THOMAS “FATS” WALLER. A 6 x 2 ¾ receipt for $50.00 and dated
March 29, 1937; signed by the African American jazz pianist and composer of
Ain’t Misbehavin’ and Honeysuckle Rose.
$125
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117. WILLIAM WALTON. An Oxford University letterhead letter signed
with a holograph conclusion, by the English composer, August 6, 1963.
“I did appreciate your kind letter and I cannot help but agree with you regarding
the meaningless and contradictory statements which appeared in the Chicago
Press. They do not seem to have very much effect judging from my reception at
the last concert both from the audience and particularly from the orchestra.” 1
page, oblong 4to. $275
118. SIGNED LIMITED EDITION. EUDORA WELTY. THE COLLECTED STORIES OF EUDORA WELTY. Harcourt Brace and Jovanovich, New York, 1980. Book Condition: Excellent. First Edition. Signed
limited edition in unopened original slipcase. One of 500 numbered copies
signed by the author, Eudora Welty. Original cloth, fine, with acetate cover, no
fading. No markings or bookplates. Slipcase has the original printed label affixed.
A National Book Award Winner. $375
119. BYRON R. WHITE. An original Abdon Douad Ackad of Washington
signed 11 x 14 photograph of the jurist shown in his robes. $175
120. SIGNED LIMITED FIRST EDITION. THORNTON WILDER.
THEOPHILUS NORTH. New York: Harper & Row, 1973. Hardcover. Excellent condition. 1st Edition limited to 275 signed copies. Signed and numbered by Wilder on the limitation page. A beautiful, fine book in the publisher’s
original heavy gray slipcase. $175
121. KAISER WILHELM II. A document boldly signed by the German
Kaiser, Pyritz, Pomerania, September 2, 1892.
“I have conferred on Captain Baron Roder von Diersburg of the Guards
Light Infantry Battalion the Order of the Red Eagle, Fourth Class, and I have
forwarded the respective decoration to the Guards Corps General Command to
be presented in turn to the recipient.” 1 page, large 4to. $275
122. SIGNED LIMITED EDITION. MEMOIRS. TENNESSEE
WILLIAMS. Hardcover. Near fine signed limited copy. Signed on the colophon
page by Williams, and hand-numbered as one of four hundred copies; this is
number 84. Slight wear on spine. Comes housed in publisher’s matching slipcase,
with a lime green title label lettered in black to the front board in excellent
condition. Illustrated with numerous photographs; index. Original green cloth,
4to. Doubleday, NY. 1975. $385
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123. EMLYN WILLIAMS. A lengthy, closely typed letter [circa February
1950] on Hotel Bel-Air stationery signed twice “Emlyn” with several autograph
lines in closing, by the Welsh actor and writer of The Corn Is Green and Night
Must Fall. To the Broadway legend, writer and director, Joshua Logan and
his wife Nedda who were trying out The Wisteria Trees, written, directed and
produced by Logan. A good read, with wonderful observations on Hollywood,
where Williams was filming Three Husbands. Brief excerpts,
“This is written at the studio where I’m about to embark on my first day. [It] is
an independent company with no big stars…more like a British studio.”
“…We have been anxiously awaiting further news of ‘The Wisteria Trees’…how
typical that some younger members of ‘Mr. Roberts’ would resent the tampering
with Tchehov…from the people who’ve never read ‘The Cherry Orchard’…The
big news [here] is that Joan Bennett has sent Hedda Hopper a skunk. (live) and
Hedda sent it to James Mason…”
“We rang Alan Campbell [Dorothy Parker’s husband] and he asked us out to
dinner at Romanoff ’s and called for us about 8 very shrill and exuberant and
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WILLIAMS, Continued
flushed and pretty bottled…of course he was driving---we were terrified…He
introduced us to Joan Crawford…Molly swears he doesn’t BITE HIS NAILS
ANY MORE…I’ve got something better to do in Hollywood than study Alan
Campbell’s extremities…” 2 pages, 4to. With an unrelated autograph letter
signed to a fan September 2, 1963 on Anta Theatre stationery. The two: $125
124. [ JAZZ]. TEDDY WILSON. An 8 x 10 black and white photograph
signed and inscribed by the consummate Black jazz pianist who played with or
accompanied such greats as Louis Armstrong, Billie Holliday, Lena Horne, Ella
Fitzgerald and Benny Goodman. $75
CORRECTIONS TO HIS STRING QUARTET
125. FELIX WEINGARTNER. A highly informative two-page 8vo autograph
letter signed, Wallenstadt, Switzerland, October 6, 1898, in which the Austrian
conductor and composer inserts musical corrections to one of his string quartets
(most likely Quartet No. 1, Op. 24).
“I have found a mistake in the score of the quartet which obviously must be in
the vocal part as well. In the last movement 3rd variation measure 3, the second
quarter has to be, in the first violin, [musical notation] instead of [musical
notation]. I’d like to mark the theme as andante cantabile [notation]. We could
take it just a little more lively, more fluid than we did on the morning when you
first played it for me…”
“…I am very excited to get to hear my piece in its final completion.” $325
126. HERMAN WOUK. A revealing autograph sentiment signed on the
reverse of a cacheted envelope honoring the U.S. purchase of The Virgin
Islands from Denmark and postmarked December 16, 1937 and a 3-cent stamp
celebrating the island group. The Pulitzer Prize-winning American author of The
Cain Mutiny, War and Remembrance and The Winds of War states,
“St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, 6 September 1963. On the 16 December 1937, the
date of the cancel stamp of this cover, I was in Hollywood California, writing
jokes for the comedian Fred Allen. My age was 22, and I thought I was going to
be a playwright. Herman Wouk.” Slight staining from envelope flap otherwise
fine. $50
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127. ANDREW WYETH. An autograph letter signed by the American realist
painter, [Chadds Ford, March 7, 1964].
“I was delighted to hear from you again and I can only hope that your future life
proves better each day.”
“When Spring comes to the Brandywine Valley you could come out to see
some paintings.” One page, 4to. With original autograph addressed, postmarked
envelope. The two: $225
128. VICTOR YOUNG. A typed letter boldly signed, on Victor Young
stationery, New York, February 7, 1947. Young the American composer, arranger,
violinist and conductor, who wrote many film scores and garnered 11 Oscar
nominations, winning one posthumously for Around the World in Eighty Day,
addresses Marks Levine, NCAC [National Concert Artists Corporation], a
talent agent and impresario.
“Our Oliver Ditson Company is desireous [sic] of running some ads in the music
magazines featuring THE BELL-MAN by FORSYTH and would like to have
permission to use a picture of Ezio Pinza as Mr. Pinza has consistently used this
song on his concert programs and on the radio…Would appreciate a glossy picture
and Mr. Pinza’s signature on the enclosed form.” One page, 4to. $250
129. RICCARDO ZANDONAI. A 3 ½ x 5 ½ carte photograph signed R.
Zandonai by the Italian composer of the opera Francesca da Rimini; on the
reverse Zandonai has penned an autograph musical quote, Seville Night, signed
in full and dated Pesaro, July 24, 1933. $350
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UNSIGNED ORIGINAL CARTE DE VISITE AND CABINET
PHOTOGRAPHS; PRICED INDIVIDUALLY:
130. MARY ADELAIDE, DUCHESS OF
CAMBRIDGE. A 2 ½ x 4 W. & D. Downey of
London carte de visite photograph of the British
royal, mother of the future Queen Mary, Consort of
George V; she bore a striking resemblance to her first
cousin, Queen Victoria of England. $50
Mary Adelaide, No. 130
131. EDWIN BOOTH. An original Sarony
of NY 4 ¼ x 6 ½ cabinet photograph of
the American actor identified as such in an
unknown hand.
$100
Edwin Booth, No. 131
132. EDWIN BOOTH. An
original Sarony of NY 4 ¼ x 6 ½
cabinet photograph of the American
actor in the Shakespearean role of
Iago in The Merchant of Venice. He
was the brother of John Wilkes
Booth who assassinated Abraham
Lincoln. $250
Edwin Booth, No. 132
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133. ARCHDUKE FRANZ
FERDINAND. An original Adele of
Vienna 4 ¼ x 6 ½ cabinet photograph
of the Austro-Hungarian Royal
Prince; he was assassinated in Sarajevo
on June 28, 1914, thus the initial cause
of World War I.
$275
Archduke Franz Ferdinand, No. 133
134. EDWIN FORREST. A 2 ¼ x 4 C.D. Fredericks
carte de visite of the American actor.
$65
135. JOSEPHLOUIS FRIARD.
A 2 ½ x 4 Staquet
Freres of Brussels
carte de visite
photograph,
SIGNED ON
THE VERSO, by
the world renowned
oboe professor, the
first oboe teacher
at the Brussels
Conservatorium and
principal oboist of
the Monnaie Theatre
opera orchestra. $150
Edwin Forrest, No. 134
Joseph-Louis Friard, No. 135
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136. GUSTAV ROBERT KIRCHHOFF. An
original Reichard & Lindner of Berlin 2 ½ x 4
carte de visite photograph of the German physicist,
who studied the fundamentals of electric circuits,
spectroscopy and the black body emissions of heated
objects; he discovered the element Rubidium. $75
Gustav Kirchhoff, No. 136
137. LILLIE LANGTRY. An original
W & D Downey of London cabinet
photograph of the English actress, mistress
of Edward VII; she was known as the
Jersey Lily.
$200
Lillie Langtry, No. 137
138. LILLIE LANGTRY. An original
W & D Downey of London cabinet
photograph of the actress, known for her
liaison with King Edward VII and for
her coterie of London artists, writers and
personalities.
$250
Lillie Langtry, No. 138
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139. PROSPER MERIMEE. An original Ch.
Reutlinger of Paris 2 ½ x 4 carte de visite photograph
of the French dramatist, historian, archeologist and
short story writer; his novella Carmen formed the
basis of Georges Bizet’s opera. $50
Prosper Merimee, No. 139
140. JULES MICHELET. A 2 ½ x 3 ¾ E. & H.T.
Anthony carte de visite of the French historian and
writer; first to use the term “Renaissance” as a period of
European history.
$35
Jules Michelet, No. 140
141. ADELINA PATTI. An original Mayall of
London 2 ½ x 4 carte de visite photograph of the
legendary coloratura soprano admired by all the
leading composers of her
time.
$35
Adelina Patti, No. 141
142. HERBERT SPENCER. A 2 ½ x 4 original
Mayall of London carte de visite photograph of
the English intellectual, philosopher, biologist and
sociologist; he coined the phrase “survival of the
fittest.”
$35
Herbert Spencer, No. 142
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