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Baldwin, Stanley (1867 - 1947)
A good one-page typed letter signed by Stanley Baldwin. Dated 4th January, 1924, and written on 10 Downing Street headed paper, Baldwin writes to Lord Kylsant in regard to a report issued by the Tariff Advisory Committee. In part, "The task before the Com...
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Baldwin, Stanley (1867 - 1947)
A good one-page autograph letter signed by Stanley Baldwin. Dated 23rd December 1923, and written on 10 Downing Street headed paper, Baldwin writes to Lord Kylsant to thank him for his letter, and his "help and support". In very fine condition....
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16-YEAR-OLD TALLULAH BANKHEAD ASSURES HER FATHER, "I WILL GET TO THE TOP"
Bankhead, Tallulah (1902 - 1968)
A three-page autograph letter signed by the ambitious, sixteen-year-old Talullah Bankhead to her father. Undated, but Febuary 28th 1918 (added in pencil, in another hand), she writes from Hartford, Connecticut, to her "dear sweet Daddy" to report on her p...
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SEVENTEEN LINES OF DIALOGUE IN BARRIE'S HAND
Barrie, J.M. (1860 - 1937)
A hardback copy of J.M. Barrie's novel, 'A Window in Thrums', with an inscription in an unidentified hand to the title page, "For my wife Marion, In memory of pleasant days in Scotland in 1896, S.E.B." Signed beneath this inscription by J.M. Barrie, who a...
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Bennett, Tony (1926 - )
A nice vintage signed and inscribed 8" X 10" half-length portrait by Tony Bennett. Signed clearly to a light portion in fountain pen ink. A couple of slight surface creases and a light paper-clip indentation to the top-left corner, otherwise in fine condi...
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Bergman, Ingrid (1915 - 1982)
A good vintage signed and inscribed 8" X 10" portrait by Ingrid Bergman. A dramatic close-up shot of the actress clearly signed in ballpoint pen. In very fine condition....
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Blakey, Art (1919 - 1990)
A rare early signed and inscribed 8" X 10" publicity portrait by Art Blakey. A nice shot at the drums signed boldly to a light portion in fountain pen ink. In very fine condition....
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INCLUDING THE RARE AUTOGRAPH OF LEE MORGAN
Blakey, Art and the Jazz Messengers
An excellent signed 7" X 7" album page by Art Blakey and his Jazz Messengers, circa 1959. Bold ink and ballpoint signatures of Art Blakey, Jymie Merritt, Walter Davis Jr., Wayne Shorter and Lee Morgan. Morgan's signature is exceptionally rare in any form....
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HOWLIN' WOLF, SONNY BOY WILLIAMSON, T-BONE WALKER AND A HOST OF OTHER GREATS
Blues Autographs
An outstanding collection of 39 signed album pages by blues legends, personally removed by us from a large collection of autograph albums recently acquired. The signatures were obtained in the mid 1960s, quite probably at the American Folk Blues Festival ...
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BOGART AS RICK
Bogart, Humphrey (1899 - 1957)
A vintage colour 6.25" X 8.25" paperstock photograph by Humphrey Bogart. The actor is shown in a head and shoulders publicity pose for 'Casablanca'. The signature a touch light, but fully legible. Extremely rare in this format. In fine condition....
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Booth, William (1829 - 1912)
A good signed 5.5" X 3.5" postcard portrait by William Booth. Signed boldly in fountain pen ink to the lower border. Adhesion marks to the reverse, light silvering and a small mark towards the top-right corner, otherwise in very fine condition....
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Borchert, Wolfgang (1921 - 1947)
A First Edition copy of 'Laterne, Nacht und Sternne', Hamburg, 1946, paper wrappers. Signed and inscribed by the author, Wolfgang Borchert, to the title page, "Für Albrecht Goes - als ein nach Hamburger Köm duftender Gruß von Wolfgang Borchert, März 1947...
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"ONE NEVER KNOWS WHETHER ONE MIGHT FALL DOWN DEAD"
Borchert, Wolfgang (1921 - 1947)
An extremely rare two-page autograph letter signed by German playwright Wolfgang Borchert, "W. Borchert" to the writer Albrecht Goes. He begins by reproving his correspondent for retreating to Gebersheim, when Hamburg's bars are open to all, although the ...
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Brod, Max (1884 - 1968)
A superb handwritten quotation by Max Brod. The poet writes out eight lines of one of his works and signs boldly. Written in fountain pen ink and in very fine condition. Together with the original envelope, hand-addressed by Brod, with his name and return...
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Brod, Max (1884 - 1968)
A one-page autograph letter signed by Max Brod. The author thanks his correspondent for his letter, which pleased him, sends his autograph, and wishes him much luck. Boldly written in fountain pen ink and in very fine condition....
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Brod, Max (1884 - 1968)
A good two-page autograph letter signed by Max Brod, 6th April 1947. The author writes to a Mr. Bronsaft, stating that he is concentrating on a big novel, 'Galilei in Gefangenschaft'. He encloses an autobiographical statement (no longer present) which he ...
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Burroughs, William S. (1914 - 1997)
A signed and inscribed 10" X 8" photograph by William S. Burroughs. Three composite images are shown, and Burroughs has signed to the lower border in ballpoint pen, adding the date, 1997. Some very slight creasing, otherwise in very fine condition....
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Chamberlain, Neville (1869 - 1940)
A superb signed 10" X 13" (image size 7.5" X 9.5") display portrait by Neville Chamberlain and his wife, Anna. Chamberlain is shown waving his top hat, and helping his wife out of a car, the photograph having been taken on the day of his return to London,...
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Chamberlain, Neville (1869 - 1940)
A scarce three page autograph letter signed by Neville Chamberlain, "N. Chamberlain". Dated January 8th 1927, the politician writes to a Lady Midleton to thank her for the gift of a "Shocker". He begins by apologising for the lateness of his thanks, "The ...
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A FABULOUS SIGNED PORTRAIT CIRCA 1900
Churchill, Winston (1874 - 1965)
An extremely early signed approximately 7" X 4.5" portrait by Winston Churchill. A fabulous image of the young politician, circa 1900, signed boldly to the lower mount in fountain pen ink, "Winston S. Churchill". Slight scuffing to image, otherwise in ver...
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"LA BELLE ÉPOQUE DES MONSTRES"
Cocteau, Jean (1889 - 1963)
A superb and rare signed and inscribed 7.5" X 10" photograph. Cocteau is shown apparently rehearsing on stage with a burning cigarette in his left hand. Signed in fountain pen ink to the lower border, "À Claude Labarre - la belle epoque de Monstres! Les m...
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Cocteau, Jean (1889 - 1963)
An interesting autograph statement signed by Jean Cocteau. In full, "Delluc a su, le premier, que le cinematographie etait un art, Jean Cocteau" (Delluc knew, first and foremost, that cinematography was an art). Cocteau's cinematic work 'Beauty and the Be...
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Coltrane, John (1926 - 1967)
A trumpet part for a number called 'Egyptian Nights' written out in bold pencil by the young John Coltrane on a 9.5" X 12.5" sheet of music paper. Elaborately titled in Coltrane's own hand. An item from John Coltrane's estate, stamped as such on the rever...
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Cowell, Henry (1897 - 1965)
A one-page autograph letter signed by Henry Cowell. Written on his stationery and dated 28th April, 1956, Cowell writes to ask for a formal release of his 'Pastoral and Fiddler's Delight', and a cancellation of his former contract. One letter fold, otherw...
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Crawford, Joan (1908 - 1977)
A great signed and inscribed 8" X 10" three-quarter length portrait by Joan Crawford. A beautiful shot of the actress from 'Torch Song' signed in fountain pen ink, "Hi to Peter from Joan Crawford". A horizontal crease towards the top border, that in no wa...
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De Falla, Manuel (1876 - 1946)
An excellent autograph musical quotation signed by Manuel de Falla. The composer pens two bars from an unidentified piece on a 4" X 4" card, adding the date, 1931. In very fine condition....
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A RARE SKETCH BY DE KOONING
de Kooning, Willem (1904 - 1997)
An original portrait sketch by Willem de Kooning, drawn in ballpoint pen on a sheet of headed paper. The artist draws a haunting image of a woman, much reminiscent of his famous Woman paintings of the early 1950s. The artist adds an inscription below the ...
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AN ORIGINAL SKETCH BY LEWIS CARROLL
Dodgson, Charles (1832 - 1898)
An original ink illustration for chapter 10 ('Bruno's Revenge') of 'Sylvie and Bruno' by Lewis Carroll, signed with initials, "L.C.". The detailed drawing shows Bruno sitting on a large dead mouse with a cluster of hare-bells in his hand, facing the narra...
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DODGSON APOLOGISES FOR SAYING THAT HE "DIDN'T CARE FOR CHILDREN OF 3!"
Dodgson, Charles (1832 - 1898)
An playful two page autograph letter signed by Charles Dodgson, "C.L. Dodgson", September 3rd, 1894, the author writes to Mrs. Martin-Harvey (Angelita Helena de Silva, the actress wife of John Martin-Harvey). In full, "Dear Mrs. Martin-Harvey, After you h...
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DODGSON PENS A QUOTE FROM 'THE HUNTING OF THE SNARK'
Dodgson, Charles (1832 - 1898)
A good three-page autograph letter signed by Charles Dodgson, incorporating a rare quotation from one of his works, 'The Hunting of the Snark'. Dated November 9th 1877, the author writes to "My dear Margaret", "Parker recommends a certain Dictionary of Te...
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DUNBAR PENS A QUOTE FROM HIS MOST FAMOUS POEM
Dunbar, Paul Lawrence (1872 - 1906)
A handwritten quotation signed by African-American poet Paul Lawrence Dunbar. Dunbar pens a famous line from his poem 'Accountability' on an approximately 2.5" X 5.5" card in bold fountain pen ink: "Folks aint got no right to censuah othah folks about dey...
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EINSTEIN WRITES A BARBED LETTER TO HIS FIRST WIFE
Einstein, Albert (1879 - 1955)
An excellent one-page autograph letter signed by Albert Einstein, "Albert". Written to his first wife, Mileva, 15th May 1915, Einstein opens in a fractious mood, insisting that a bank deposit in Prague be transferred in his own name for investment for the...
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EINSTEIN SUSPECTS HIS FIRST WIFE OF BLOCKING COMMUNICATION WITH HIS CHILDREN
Einstein, Albert (1879 - 1955)
An excellent two-page autograph letter to his first wife, Mileva, "A. Einstein". Einstein confirms that he has fully paid for the removal expenses, with exception only of tips and storage charges, which Mileva is to pay. He goes on to set down his propose...
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Eisenhower, Dwight D. (1890 - 1969)
A good typed letter signed by Dwight D. Eisenhower, June 8th 1960, on White House paper. Eisenhower writes to Hollywood actor Phil Regan (1911 - 1996), in full, "Dear Mr. Regan: Thank you for telling me of your personal 'war' with Mr. Khrushchev. I do agr...
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Elizabeth II (1926 - ) & Prince Philip (1921 - )
A fabulous pair of approximately 13" X 17" Baron portrait of Queen Elizebeth II and Prince Philip, signed to the lower border by both and dated 1957. Baron has also signed both photographs to the lower right, in white ink. In very fine condition, and laid...
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Ellington, Duke & his Orchestra
A group of six album pages signed by Duke Ellington and members of his Orchestra, some pages multi-signed. Signatures of Duke Ellington, Jimmie Rushing, Harold Baker, Sam Woodyard, Cat Anderson, Quentin Jackson, Jimmy Hamilton, Jimmy Woode, Ray Nance, Joh...
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"I SEE NO REASON WHY A MAN SHOULD NOT WRITE ABOUT ANYTHING HE WANTS TO"
Faulkner, William (1897 - 1962)
An excellent autograph letter signed by William Faulkner. The author writes in green ink, in his typically spidery hand, to a William Stevens. In full, "Dear Mr. Stevens, Thank you for your letter about 'Jefferson' article. I see no reason why a man shoul...
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THE NOBEL LAUREATES FLEMING, CHAIN AND FLOREY ALL SIGNING TOGETHER
Fleming, Alexander (1881 - 1955)
A hardback copy of 'Miracle Drug, the Inner History of Penicillin' by David Masters, this being Masters' own personal copy. Masters writes to the first blank page, "This is the personal book of David Masters who desires to express his gratitude to the und...
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Gable, Clark (1901 - 1960)
An excellent signed and inscribed 8" X 10" half-length portrait by Clark Gable. The actor is shown sitting outside his dressing room and has a pensive expression on his face. Nicely signed in ballpoint pen, with his first name only, to the lower border. I...
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Gershwin, Ira (1896 - 1983)
A signed 10” X 8” portrait by Ira Gershwin who is shown working at his table. Boldly signed to a light portion. Slight creasing, though generally in very fine condition....
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Getz, Stan (1927 - 1991)
A scarce vintage signed and inscribed 10" X 8" portrait by Stan Getz. The saxophonist is shown playing beside Charlie Byrd and has signed clearly in fountain pen ink. In very fine condition. Rare in this format....
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Gillespie, Dizzy (1917 - 1993)
A rare vintage signed 8" X 10" publicity portrait by Dizzy Gillespie. Signed boldly to a light area in fountain pen ink and in excellent condition. A fabulous example....
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Graves, Robert (1895 - 1985)
A handwritten letter signed by Robert Graves, "Robert". Dated 1969 and written on his letterhead. Folded with some corner and surface creasing. Generally fine....
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Greenaway, Kate (1846 - 1901)
An autograph letter signed by Kate Greenaway, “K. Greenaway,” one page, no date. In full: “I wish you would give me if you have it one of the covers of Wideawake. The child with her hands folded. (I don’t mean the cover only; the print that is on it.)” Ac...
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Greene, Graham (1904 - 1991)
A foundation subscription form for the new magazine 'New Stories' (1934) filled out by Graham Greene with his name and address. The author goes on to list thirty four names (front and back of the form) of those individuals that might be interested in rece...
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Grosz, George (1893 - 1959)
An autograph letter signed by George Grosz, November 18th 1933, on the reverse of a postcard of the New York skyline. The artist sends his best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Rosin of Berlin, and states that he often thinks of the pleasant artistic evening they s...
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Hawkins, Coleman (1904 - 1969)
A fabulous vintage signed and inscribed 8" X 10" publicity portrait by Coleman Hawkins. A striking shot of a young smart Hawkins holding his saxophone and looking directly at the camera. Signed boldly to a light portion in fountain pen ink. A few very sma...
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Hawkins, Coleman (1904 - 1969)
An unusual approximately 3" X 5" sepia photograph of Coleman Hawkins beside another gentleman signed to the lower mount in bold fountain pen ink, "To my Pal Nick - from Hawkins, April 1933". The photograph is quite faded and age-toned, but shows a smart, ...
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Heifetz, Jascha (1901 - 1987)
A superb vintage signed 8" X 10" portrait by Jascha Heifetz. Signed boldly by the maestro in fountain pen ink, "Sincerely - Jascha Heifetz 1947". In very fine condition....
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Hepburn, Audrey (1929 - 1993)
An excellent signed 8" X 10" head and shoulders portrait by Audrey Hepburn. Boldly signed with her name alone to a light portion. In very fine condition....
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