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The following are autographs in various formats. The fact that these are being offered at considerable discount is not a reflection of their quality or fair market value. Some pieces are professionally conserved. Any with defects are clearly indicated. Please email us if you desire additional information on any of these items. Take advantage of this great opportunity to start or add to an existing collection. Please visit often as more quality sales items will be added!
Art/Artists/Illustrators CRUIKSHANK, GEORGE (1792-1878) Choice signature boldly penned on a small card headed “autograph.” He has included his home address and dated it 1875, three years before his death. Professionally matted along with an original, 100 year old engraving of Cruikshank. $ 195 His collaboration with Charles Dickens, as an illustrator of his books, brought him considerable fame. HAUSNER, RUDOLF (1914-95) - Signed color litho print postcard of his 1955 painting Narrenhut (now in the Verlag Galerie Welz, Salzburg). Image is mounted with Mylar hinges to a larger, acid-free, artboard in siena tones, and further protected with a Mylar envelope. $ 75 Austrian painter, printmaker and sculptor. Hausner has been described as a "psychic realist." Studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna from 1931-36. In 1939 he was designated a "degenerate" artist and his work was banned in Germany, although he served in the German military from 1941-45. Before allying himself with and co-founding the Vienna School of Fantastic Realistic, his works were mainly Expressionist-influenced images of suburbs, still-lifes, and female models, most of which were destroyed. His art evidenced the ability to depict a subject in a realist style while simultaneously overturning the laws of one-point perspective. Hausner went on to serve as a guest professor at the Hochschule fur Bildenke Kunste in Hamburg. He also taught at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna. Among his students were Joseph Bramer, Friedrich Hechelmann, Gottfried Helnwein, Michael Engelhardt, and Siegried Goldberger. Haunser was awarded the Austrian State Prize for Painting in 1970. Government/Politics/Military
(FILLMORE, MILLARD) (1800-74) - Unmounted Steel engraving in a decorative border with facsimile signature from "The History of the United States" edited by Charles Mackay Published James S. Virtue ND. 1863, London,engravings drawn by William Henry Bartlett, Bernard Bolingbroke Woodward, Charles Mackay,by Edward Henry Corbould and others. $ 45 Thirteenth President of the United States. (GARFIELD, JAMES) (1831-81) - Vintage litho print image (1902) on a sepia-tone background. Perfect for display. $ 50 Twentieth President of the United States. KISSINGER, DR. HENRY A. (1923- ) - Bold signature in black marker pen, professionally matted with a handsome 9"x12" black/white litho print formal portrait of Dr. Kissinger as originally photographed by Canadian Yousef Karsh. Measure 12"x15.5". $ 100 German-born American political scientist, diplomat and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. Served as National Security Advisor and later concurrently as Secretary of Stat in the administrations of Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford. LYAUTEY, (LOUIS) HUBERT (GONZALVE) (1854-1934) - Autograph Note Signed Hubert on his 5, rue Bonaparte letterhead. Untranslated French to a woman. Probably some manner of social note or response to an invitation. In very good condition. $ 50 French general. The first resident-general of Morocco from 1912 to 1925. From 1921 onward he was Marshal of France. In his final years, Lyautey became associated with France's growing fascist movement, admired Mussolini, and was associated with the far right Croix de Feu. In 1934, he threatened to lead the Jeunesses Patriortes to overthrow the government. He played a key role in the invasion of Madagascar (1896-98) in which he commanded the French forces. His military skill and success in this campaign greatly contributed to his promotion to general de brigade in 1902. He is considered to have been an apt colonial administrator. During WWI, he continued the occupation of Morocco, regardless of the fact that France needed most of her resources in the struggle against the Central Powers. Lyautey served as France's Minister of War for three months in 1917. He is interred in Les Invalides. McKINLEY, WILLIAM (1843-1901) - Handsome litho print image of the slain president on a sepia-tone backdrop. $ 50 Twenty-fifth President of the United States. The last veteran of the Civil War to be elected president. MANSFIELD, MIKE (1903-2001) American congressman and senator from Montana. Vintage autograph on small sheet of paper. Boldly penned in ballpoint pen ink Mike Mansfield, Majority Leader, U.S. Senate. Sufficient room for matting. Comes with a 5"x7" color print of Mansfield seated at his Capitol desk. $ 35 TRUDEAU, PIERRE (1919-2000) - Official color portrait: 5"x7" matte-finish image. Nota bene: this is the "authorized signature - autopen" portrait not authentically signed. Fine condition. $ 35 Fifteenth Prime Minister of Canada from 1968 to 1979 and, again, from 1980 to 1984. Phenomenally charasmatic politician who, from the late 1960s to mid 80s dominated the Canadian political scene and aroused passionate reactions. "Reason before passion" was his personal motto. Music/Entertainment ARDEN, EVE (1912- ) Vintage signature on a 4"x6" card. Professionally matted with a black and white glamour portrait. Wonderful display of this marvelously talented, funny, comedic actress. $ 75 Academy Award-nominated and Emmy-winning American actress. Her almost 60-year career crossed most media frontiers. She is, perhaps, best remembered for playing the sardonic but engaging high school teacher in the classic TV show Our Miss Brooks. BIKEL, THEODORE (1924- ) Vintage signature in peacock blue fountain pen ink on the reverse of an American Jewish Congress program. Room for matting. $ 20 COBB, LEE J. (1911-76) Vintage signature in fountain pen ink on small slip of paper. Mounted to another slip of heavier stock. Room for matting. $ 35 Actor best known for his performance in 12 Angry Men and his Academy Award-nominated performance in On the Waterfront. He also held the role of Willy Loman in the original B'way production of Arthur Miller's 1949 play Death of a Salesman under the direction of Elia Kazan. Character actor, folk singer and musician. Made his film debut in The African Queen and was nominated for an Academy Award for his supporting role as Sheriff Max Muller in The Defiant Ones. COCA, IMOGENE - Popular comedic star of stage, screen and television. Dedicated and signed 3"x5" card. Reads: For Jerry, All best for a wonderful 1992. Imogene Coca. It is possible to mat over the dedication. $ 20 FIELDS, TOTIE (1927-78) Signed document; one page entertainment contract to appear on The Glen Campbell Show." Dated 1970. Carbon on onion skin paper but nicely signed by the comedienne. Accompanied by a 8"x10" black/white glossy publicity still of Fields for The Mike Douglas Show. $ 50 Warm-hearted yet baudy stand-up comedienne who battled numerous illnesses including the loss of a leg. Despite her handicap she continued to perform and was an inspiration to millions who enjoyed her television appearances. HINES, JEROME - Dedicated and signed photograph; 8"x10" vintage photo of Hines in black tie. $ 45 Basso-opera singer. Made his operatic debut in 1941 singing Monterone in Rigoletto with the San Francisco Opera.
"Scotland's greatest ever ambassador..." Winston Churchill LAUDER, (SIR) HENRY (HARRY) - Signed photograph: vintage sepia-tone image, measure 3.5"5.5" dressed in the traditional kilt with a hand-hewn walking stick and tamm. Nicely signed in fountain pen ink, "Best wishes, Harry Lauder." Other than faint writing on the first word, signature is near perfect as is the photograph. $ 95 From the early to mid 1900s, Sir Harry was one of the most famous entertainers in the world. A gifted singer, songwriter and comedian, he sold millions of records and filled theatres all over the UK, Australia, Canada and the US. He was knighted by King George in 1919. LEWIS, RAMSEY - American jazz pianist, composer and radio personality. He has recorded over 80 albums, earned five gold records and been awarded three Grammys. Signed photograph: 8"x10" black/white glossy Narada Jazz publicity still. Dedicated and signed in black marker pen. $ 40 'N SYNCH - Hugely popular boy band in the late 1990s. Sold more than 56 million records worldwide. Formed in Orlando in 1995 and launched in Germany, 'N Synch consisted of Justin Timberlake, JC Chasez, Lance Bass, Joey Fantone and Chris Kirkpatrick. They became the third highest-selling boyband of all-time (behind the Backstreet Boys and the New Kids on the block). Signed photograph: 10"x8" color glossy publicity still, SIGNED BY ALL MEMBERS OF THE GROUP. Excellent condition. $ 100 ORMANDY, EUGENE (1899-1985) - Signed photograph: Dedicated and signed 7"x5" black/white, matte-finish portrait of Ormandy conducting. Wonderful image which he dated 1980. Image has been attached to larger complementary artboard with Mylar hinges. Shrink-wrap protected. Quite nice. $ 95 Hungarian-born orchestral conductor and violinist. Longtime conductor of the Philadelphia Orchestra.
RAINER, LUISE - Signed print: a Nicholas Volpe print (1962) that Rainer has signed. Print bears the notation "Luise Rainer, 1937, The Good Earth: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. From the collection of the late Clark Gsner, renowned for You're A Good Man Charlie Brown. Mr. Gesner was a friend of this dealer for many years. $ 75 Two time Academy-Award winning German actress known as the Viennese Teardrop. Ms. Rainer is the first woman to win two Academy Awards, and the first person to win them back to back. RAYE, MARTHA The Mouth That Roared Signed photograph: Hauntingly sad 5"x7" black and white photograph, professionally matted. She has pened "Bless you, Martha Raye 1977." This rather uncommon photograph emphasizes the tragic side of comedy. $ 75 Actress, comedienne and singer on stage and screen. Made her debut in vaudeville at age three, appearing with her family; as a teenager she sang with dance bands. Signed by Paramount in the mid 1930s. After 1950, Miss Raye worked nightclubs and television, while still doing the occasional movie. Hugely patriotic, Miss Raye made numerous appearances in the US and abroad before members of the armed forces. For a lifetime of giving she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Academy Award, and was a Legend Nominee in the 1999 American Film institute's 100 Years - 100 Stars program. Affectionately known as "Maggie," she was the subject of an A&E Biography segment in 1999. She appeared in nearly 25 films. REILLY, Charles Nelson and BRENNAN, Eileen - Signed photograph, 8"x10" black and white glossy publicity still for "It's Only A Place," starring Charles Nelson Reilly and Eileen Brennan. Signed by both. Fine condition. $ 35 Durable comedic stars of stage, screen and television. STACK, ROBERT - Academy Award-winning actor of screen and television (played Elliot Ness on The Untouchables). Unusual signed photograph: 8"x10" black/white glossy character still of the actor in an Army officer's uniform, holding up a LIFE magazine. The balloon caption reads You know it really didn't happen that way. Signed by Stack in blue marker pen. $ 45 TOMLIN, LILY (1939- ) 9"x12" black and white litho print portrait from an original by Annie Liebowitz. Nicely signed on the side margin. $ 75 (a nominal additional amount for shipping due to size of signed print). Comedienne, star of stage and screen, author and producer with her long-time partner Jane Wagner. We also have a 4"x6" color image, signed in black marker pen. $ 25 TUCKER, SOPHIE (1886-1966) - Dedicated and signed blank page from her autobiography Some Of These Days. Professionally matted in red and black tones with a litho print page of images from the same book. Measures 15.25"x13". $ 95 Russian/Ukranian-born American singer and actress. Known for her stentorian delivery of comical and risque songs, she was one of the most popular entertainers in America during the first two-thirds of the 20th century. She was widely known by the moniker "The Last of the Red Hot Mamas." WOODARD, ALFRE (1952- ) Nicely penned signature on a 3"x5" card. Room for matting. $ 15 American film, stage and TV actress. Nominated for an Academy and Grammy Award, 12 times for Emmy Awards, (winning four) and has won a Golden Globe and three Screen Actors Guild Awards. ZUKERMAN, PINCHAS (1948 - ) Signed photograph: 10"x8" black/ white glossy publicity photo by Martha Swope, boldly signed. $ 50 Grammy Award-winning Israeli violinist and symphonic conductor; Music Director of the Ottawa National Arts Center Orchestra. Authors/Poets FERBER, EDNA (1885-1968) - American novelist, author and playwright. In 1925 she won the Pulitzer Prize for her book So Big. A member of the celebrated Algonquin Table. Autograph Note Signed, being taken from a book she dedicated to a family friend. "Dear (and Imean that) Dr. Schullinger. This seems to be a somewhat battered copy but I want you to have it because it may give you some of the low down on that gallant lady, Mrs. Julia Ferber. With deeper feelings than one should display on a fly leaf. Edna Ferber. July 1949." Professionally matted with two small images: one of the novelist and the other a miniature of "Show Boat." $ 250 HOLMES SR., OLIVER WENDELL (1809-94) - Physician, author, poet, essayist. Small card signed and dated May 12, 1875. Professionally matted with a Fords, Howard & Hulbert, NY steel engraving bearing a facsimile signature in plate. $ 125 STYRON, WILLIAM - Sophie's Choice. Signed First Trade Edition, Second Impression. Random House, NY, 1979. 515 pgs. Price clipped and some minor defects to edges of boards and dustwrapper. Overall a fresh copy. Adapted to the screen in 1982, co-starring Meryl Streep and Kevin Kline. $ 75 VAN VECHTEN, CARL (1880-1964) - Edited, signed and dated "Who's Who in America" (1922-23) biographical sketch. One page. Professionally matted with a small black/white litho print portrait of Van Vechten forefront and Langston Hughes in the rear. Measures 12"x22". Uncommon and interesting display piece. $ 95 American writer, photographer and philanthropist. A leading patron of the Harlem Renaissance. Literary executor of Gertrude Stein. Van Vechten was keenly interested in black writers and artists, and knew and promoted many of the major figures of the Harlem Renaissance, including Langston Hughes, Richard Wright, and Wallace Thurman. Van Vechten's controversial novel Nigger Heaven (1926) was published in 1926. Although the title is rather dated in inappropriate by today's standards, this glance into Harlem of early 1900s is a wonderful read which this dealer highly recommends. We have an unsigned copy of this book (SEE Book Section). WIESEL, ELIE (1928- ) Signature on a white card, professionally matted in rich burgundy leatherette board along with a color, lithoprint portrait of Wiesel from an original photograph by Yousef Karsh of Ottawa. Measure 11.5"x15.5". $ 125 Romanian-born novelist and human rights activist. His life has been devoted to writing and speaking about the Holocaust, with the aim of ensuring that it is never forgotten. Wiesel was one of the principal forces behind establishing the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC. His first novel, Night (1956), was first published in Yiddish, and is based on his experiences in the death camps. Other novels include Dawn (1961) and Jews of Silence (1967). He has authored plays, retellings of biblical stories, and Hasidic tales. In 1986 Wiesel received the Nobel Peace Prize for his work as a "messenger to mankind". Miscellaneous NATALIE (KESHKO) QUEEN OF SERBIA - (1859-1941) Four panel portion of Autograph Letter, penned in French on her magnificently-gold and red embossed letterhead. Untranslated but said to be written around the period during which she was fighting for her status as Queen Consort. Around this time, Queen Natalie's now former husband abdicated the throne, making Natalie's son, Alexander I, King of Serbia. Alexander assumed government until 1893 when he was put under regency council rule. There is some minor paper loss in the middle of each panel but, overall, the manuscript is in very good condition and merits further research. Accompanied by a small image of Natalia. $ 75 LYON PLAYFAIR, 1ST BARON PLAYFAIR (1818-98) - Portion of Autograph Letter two pages, 1875, plus signature mounted to larger card with biographical notes. Interesting letter discussing pharmaceuticals. $ 65 Playfair was educated as a chemist at the University of St. Andrews, the Andersonian Institute in Glasgow, and the University of Edinburgh. After going to Calcutta at the end of 1837, he became private laboratory assistant to Thomas Graham at University College, London, and in 1839 went to work under Justis Liebig at the University of Giessen. He went on to be appointed Professor of Chemistry at teh Royal Manchester Institution where he was assisted by Robert angus Smith. Two years later, Playfair was made chemist to the Geological Survey and, subsequently, became professor in the new School of Mines. In 1848, he was elected to the Royal Society and three years later was made Special Commissioner and a member of the executive committee of the Great Exhibition. He was appointed a Companion of teh Order of the Bath that same year and became Gentleman User to Prince Albert. Playfair went on to become Secretary of the Department of Science, in which capacity he advocated the use of poison gas against the Russians in the Crimean War. in 1855, he was commissioner of the Exposition Universelle, and two years later became the Preisdent of the Chemical Society. He is also remembered for promoting a new cipher system invented by Charles Wheatstone, now known as the Playfair cipher. Sports BIRD, LARRY - Former NBA basketball star and coach. Signed Superstar Greetings, Inc. certificate of authenticity, 1999. Professionally matted with a small color image of Bird. Measure 13.5"x8.5". Protected my Mylar sleeve. $ 95
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