AUTOGRAPH COLLECTIONS
All of the following lots are reduced substantially in price. Fair Market Values (FMV) are shown bracketed before the asking prices
90004. (Civil War Statesmen & Soldiers). Includes Henry Bowen Anthony. Rhode Island governor and U. S. Senator. S on 2"x4" slip of paper. Fine. Thomas Francis Bayard, Sr. Early in war he was arrested in Maryland on a charge of disloyalty. Later he was a U.S. Senator, Secretary of State and Ambassador to Great Britain. S on 2"x3" card. Fine. Henry Laurens Dawes. A MOC from Massachusetts and later a U. S. Senator. S on portion of album leaf, 3"x4.5". Fine. Timothy Howe. U.S. Senator from Wisconsin during war and later Postmaster General. S on 2"x5" slip of paper. Very fine. Carman Adam Newcomb. Captain in 3rd Regt. Iowa Vols and later MOC from Missouri. S + address on slip of paper. Fine. Hiram Rice. Paymaster-General of Iowa troops in war and later MOC and U. S. Commissioner of Indian Affairs. S on slip of paper. Fine. George Madison Adams. He was captain of a company in 7th Rgt. Kentucky Vols. and later was major-paymaster and a MOC. S on slip of paper. Fine. Preston King. A MOC and later U. S. Senator during the Civil War. S mounted. Fine. Waitman T. Willey. A U. S Senator from Virginia (later West Virginia). He was on of a minority of supporters for Lincoln's proposal for "Compensated Emancipation." S on 2"x5" slip of paper. Very fine. 9 pieces (FMV $125.00) $85.00
90078. (Businessmen). Includes Elbert Gary (1846-1927). Industrialist and head of U. S. Steel Corp. He helped design the steel plant and the new city surrounding it in Indiana, named after him. TLS, 1p, 7"x6", New York, 1926 Jan. 21. Very fine. Small news photo mounted in corner. Plus 7"x5" bust photo (of halftone). He wishes his correspondent good health. Winthrop Crane (1853-1920). American manufacturer of paper, governor of Massachusetts, advisor to Theodore Roosevelt and U. S. Senator. TLS, 1p, 9"x5", Dalton, MA, 1904 Aug. 17. Fine. He returns a letter. Oliver Ames (1807-77). A railroad executive and manufacturer. With his brother, Oakes Ames, he created the Union Pacific Railroad and later, was its president as well as president of the Sioux City & Pacific Railroad Company. ALS, 1p, 8"x5", Boston, 1879 March 28. Fine. Small ink smudge on signature. Relates to a suit and an appointment. 3 pieces (FMV $350.00). $250.00
90101. (FRENCH STATESMEN). Includes, 1. FRANÇOIS PIERRE GUILLAUME GUIZOT (1788-1874). He was a French statesman and historian. He was one of the leading bourgeois intellectuals in the Revolution of 1830. From 1832 to 1837 he was Minister of Public Instruction and from 1840 to 1848 was a leading power in the French government. After the February Revolution of 1844, he devoted the rest of his life to writing. Included in his works was the History of the Revolution in England, as well as works on the French Revolution and biographies of Shakespeare, Peel, Cromwell and Washington. ALS in French, 2pp, 7"x5", Paris, 1855 Nov. 19. Fine. A letter primarily of literary content, referring to the Academy and a number of authors. Plus fine steel engraving of Guizot. 2. HENRI BENJAMIN CONSTANT DE REBECQUE (1767-1830). He was a French statesman, author and scholar. As a member of the Tribunate, he was banished in 1802 for opposition to Napoleon. Later, having modified his views, he was elected to the Chamber of Deputies. He was a friend of Goethe, Talleyrand, Mme d Staël and other eminent persons. ALS in French, 1p, 7"x4½", Paris, 1829 July 18. Fine with English translation. Address leaf bears cds with date and holograph address. He writes to Monsieur Tickel, "At the time I received you letter, the Chamber was so tired and in a hurry to finish that I was not able to make use of your notes about the activities of the postal service and about book selling...I thank you for this information..."3. Plus ALS in French, 1p, 6½"x4", n.p., 1804 Jan. Fine. He writes a brief letter to his friend Professor Schlichtegroll. JEAN-GUILLAUME HYDE DE NEUVILLE, (1776-1857). He was a French diplomat and politician who served in the French Chamber of Deputies and as Minister of Marine. From 1816 to 1821 he was French Ambassador to the United States and arbitrated a dispute between the U.S. and Great Britain. ALS in French as Ambassador, 3½pp, 10"x8", Washington, 1819 March 4. Fine. Plus transcription and English translation. He writes to a count, "I...wrote you a very long letter...M. Pétry came to Washington. I tore up, with pleasure, what had pained me to write, what you could not have read without pain. I have forgotten the mistakes of M. Pétry...Now I turn to the important matter...Now that all the Spanish business is over be good enough to read through everything...& write directly to me what you think of the job I did. The approval of the King is my first aim; after that...of the loyal Duke Richelieu. Wherever I may be in the future, write to me..." 4. COUNT LOUIS MATHIEU MOLE (1781-1855). He was a French politician who gained favor of Napoleon, was made count and Minister of Justice (1815). In 1817 he was appointed Minister of Marine by Louis XVIII, Minister of Foreign Affairs by Louis Philippe and Prime Minister (1836-39). ALS, 1p, 6"x4", n.p., n.d. Fine. A brief social letter. 5. CHARLES FORBES RENÊ de TYRON MONTALEMBERT, COUNT de (1810-70). He was a noted French statesman, a man of letters, author and orator. He is most remembered for his liberal approach toward Catholicism. He served in the Chamber of Deputies where his liberal views were in conflict with the Pope Pius IX on one side and the free-thinking liberals on the other. ALS in French on mourning stationery, 2pp, 7"x4", n.p., 1851 May 12. Fine. Plus an English translation of letter. Some mounting traces on left margin. He asks his doctor to change his appointment. 6. ÊTIENNE DENIS PASQUIER, DUKE DE (1767-1862). He was a French statesman who was named Master of Petitions in the Parliament of 1787. During the French Revolution he was a moderate who avoided public confrontations. He was arrested in 1794 for his views but released the same year. Under Napoleon's administration he became councilor of state and prefect of police. He later served under Louis XVIII and after the Revolution of 1830 became president of the Chamber of Peers. MsLS in French, 1p, 9"x7", Paris, 1817 Oct. 9. Fine with partial English translation. He writes to the Marquis of Marbois, indicating that he told the Emperor of the Marquis' renunciation of his pension. 12 pieces. (FMV $240.00). $120.00
A collection of letters of noted French historian, Êduard Laboulaye
90102. (FRENCH AUTHORS). ÊDUARD RENÊ DE FEBVREDE LABOULAYE, (1811-83). He was a French jurist, publicist and historian. He wrote on French law as well as an accurate Histoire politique de Stats-Unis - 1620-1789 (History of the United States). 1. ALS in French, 2pp, 8"x5", Glatigny, Versailles, 1871 Aug. 27. Fine with English translation. "The populace of Paris is disarmed, tired, but it is restless...there may still be some agitation...Mr. Thiers replies to us that the order will not be disturbed, but who can answer for the life and power of Mr. Thiers?..."2. ALS in French, 1p, 8"x5", n.p., 1866 Dec. 27. Fine with English translation." The most literal translation is that of Mr. Victor Hugo, Jr. the most French is that of Mr. Guizot. For a Frenchman who wants to read English by means of translation the first is better. For those, not knowing English want to know Shakespeare, the second is preferable . . ."3. ALS in French on mourning stationery, 1p, 8"x5", Glatigny, Versailles, 1867 May 23. Fine with English translation. "Forgive me for not accepting your amiable invitation. I have been so overwhelmed with misfortunes for a month that I am devastated by them. I am remaining in solitude with my children who have just been cruelly tried and I do not yet have the courage to return to the Institute. Such an unhappy guest does better to remain at home . . ."4. ALS in French on mourning stationery, 1p, 5"x4", Galtigny, Versailles, 1867 July 20. Fine with English translation. "You will find the best photographs that have been made of me at Mr. Nadar's . . ." Plus original stamped envelope with holograph address. 5. ALS in French, 1p, 5"x4", n.p., n.y. April 29. Fine. To an autograph collector.
Letters of famous French writers, annotated by Laboulaye
6. BARTHELEMY HILAIRE, ALS in French, 1p, 8"x5", Paris, 1857 May 13. Fine.7. ODILON BARROD, ALS in French, 1p, 8"x5", n.d. Fine. 8. "MADAME" HOLLAND, ALS in French, 4pp, 8"x5", n.p., n.d. Fine. 9. FRANÇOIS PIERRE GUILLAUME GUIZOT (1788-1874). He was a French statesman and historian. ALS in French, 1½pp, 5"x4", n.p., 1857 Feb. 14. Fine. 10. MONTALEMBERT, CHARLES FORBES RENÊ de TRYON, COUNT de (1810-70). He was a French statesman and writer. He was the leading public liberal opposing Napoleon III. ALS in French, 1p, 8"x5", n.p., n.d. Fine. 10 outstanding pieces. (FMV $300.00). $175.00
90169. (AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION - FRENCH DRAMATISTS & AUTHORS). Includes JULES CLARETIE (pseud. of ARSÊNE ARNAUD) (1840-1913). He was a French author, dramatist and theatrical manager. He directed the Comédie Française (1885-1913) and in 1888 was elected to the French Academy. He wrote plays of the Revolution, novels and historical works. 1. ALS in French, 1p, 8"x5", Paris, 1892 April 5. Fine with English translation. Tipped to a larger sheet. A gracious response to an autograph request with a quote. 2. ALS in French, 1p, 8"x5", Paris, 1899 June 28. Fine. Mounting tabs in corners. It relates to autographs. 3. ALS in French, 1p, 5"x4", [Paris], n.y. Oct. 22. Fine. A brief social letter. 4. LÈS CLARETIES, probably in hand of his wife. ALS in French, 1p, 6½"x4½, Paris, 1897 June 21. Fine. She writes of a tour on the Hudson River, Niagara Falls and to Yellowstone Park. EMILÉ DESCHAMPS, (1791-1871). He was a French poet and dramatist. In 1818 he produced two comedies, Selmours et Florian and Le Tour de Faveur, both of which were a great success. With Victor Hugo and others, he founded the Musée Français in 1827. Deschamps published a collection of poems titled French and Foreign Studies. ALS in French, 1p, 8"x5", Paris, n.y. July 4. Fine with English translation. Slight wear. To Henry Berthoud he writes, "I have learned, through friends, that the Musée de familles has been good, kind and extremely favorable toward my brother and me. Nothing surprises me; you are there! But I am writing expressly to give you my deepest thanks...Your approval stems a bit from friendship...and is thus all the more precious...:" PAUL MARGUERITE (1860-1918). He was a French novelist who, in collaboration with his brother Vincent, wrote a number of novels including Un Êpoque dealing with the Franco-Prussian War. ALS in French, 1½pp, 5"x4½", 1898 Sept. 12. Fine. He responds to an autograph request. PROSPER MERIME (1803-70). He was a French novelist, playwright and historian, noted for his Chronicle of the Reign of Charles IX (1829). His reputation is based primarily on his short story novels including Columbia Carmen & Mateo Falcone. ALS in French on letterhead of the Cabinet of the Minister of Interior, 1p, 10"x8", Paris, 1833. Fine. Plus English translation. "The Minister of the Marine has just informed M. the Count d'Argent that he is holding a copy of the voyage of `The Favorite'..." Plus closing portion of ALS in French, 1p, 6"x5", n.p., 1858 May 1. Fine. 6 lines in his hand. LÊONARD SYLVAIN JULES SANDEAU (1811-83). He was a French novelist and author of romances. He wrote Madeline, Mademoiselle de la Seigliére, written with d'Angier, as well as Rose & Blanche with George Sand. It is possible that Madame Dudevant took her pen name from Sandeau. ALS in French, 1p, 8"x5½", n.p., n.d. Very good. Mounted to larger sheet. Break in horizontal fold. Not translated. ALBERT SOREL (1842-1906). He was a French historian, author and diplomat. Sorel was most noted for his L'Europe et la révolution française (1885-1904). He also wrote biographies of Madame de Stäel, Montesquieu and many other historical works. ALS in French, 2½pp, 7"x4½", Paris, 1902. Fine. Literary content. Not translated. JEAN MARIE NAPOLÊON DÊSIRÊ NISARD (1806-88). He was a French critic and author of the monumental Histoire de la littérature français which extolled the classic tradition and opposed romanticism. ALS in French, 1p, 7"x4½", Paris, n.y. Fine. Plus ALS in French, 1p, 7"x4½", Paris, n.y. 15 pieces. (FMV $300.00). $150.00
90170. (AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION - BRITISH MILITARY AND STATESMEN). Includes HENRY JOHN TEMPLE PALMERSTON (1784-1865). Premier, Secretary of War and head of Foreign Office. LS, 1½p, 13"x8", Foreign Office, 1849 Sept. 26. Very good. Blue transfer stains from another document affecting lower margin, not touching signature. It concerns appointing a British Consul at Buffalo. Also SIR EDWARD THORNTON (1817-1906). Ambassador to Washington. 3rd person ALS, 1p, 7"x4½", Clifton House, 1872 Oct 2. Fine. He is unable to accept an invitation. Plus WILLIAM BALLANTINE (1812-87). He was appointed Sergeant at Law in England in 1856. Ballantine was most noted for the prosecution of murderer Hans Muller (1864), the divorce suit of Mordaunt vs. Mordaunt and defense of the gaekwar of Baroda (1872). ALS, 1p, 6"x4½", n.p., n.d. Very good. Mounting traces on verso, slight soiling and with margins slightly trimmed. It is a dinner invitation. LT. GEN. SIR WILLIAM CONGREVE. (d. 1814). He was Comptroller of the Royal Laboratory at Woolwich. Congreve was made a baronet in 1812. He was the father of William Congreve, the inventor of the Congreve rocket. Partly printed MsDS, 1p, 9"x8", [London], 1792 Feb. 28. Fine. Left and bottom margins trimmed, not affecting the text. ROGER CURTIS. He was a rear admiral in the British navy. Curtis commanded the Queen Charlotte in the battle with the French fleet on the "First of June 1794." He was made a baronet for gallantry. ALS, 1p, 9"x7", 1815 Jan. 22. Fine. "I have had the honour to receive your letter of the 20th instant requesting to have it signified to you the supporters I am desirous of having to my Arms, in consequence of my being nominated and constituted a Knight Grand Cross of the Most Honourable Military Order of the Bath; and I beg there may be assigned to me for my supporters accordingly, Two Greyhounds Reguardant Argent - Spotted Sable - Collars & Chains...the letter to his Grace the Earl of Marshall is signed by me and returned herewith..." CHARLES RUSSELL (1832-1900). He was Lord Chief Justice of England. ALS, 2pp, 8"x5", Paris, 1899 Sept. 11. Fine. Minor wear. Small fold breaks on verso repaired with archival paper. He regrets that he has been too busy to write, but "finally I come to the conclusion that until I get this Venezuelan arbitration off my mind I can do nothing else.." As one of the arbitrators in the British Guiana / Venezuela boundary dispute, Russell `took little part in the discussion' but directed attention to the vital points (DNB). Plus photo (halftone) of Russell. JOHN ARBUTHNOT FISHER, 1ST BARON (1841-1920). He was a British admiral who served in the Crimean War, Chinese War and in the bombardment of Alexandria (1882). From 1887 to 1890 he was A.D.C. to Queen Victoria and later served a chief of North American and West Indian stations, the Mediterranean and was First Sea Lord from 1903 to 1909. ALS on mourning stationery "F", 1p, [London], 1919 Feb. 12. Fine. He writes of his letters to his correspondent and refers to steamers to America and other matters. 8 pieces. (FMV $475.00). $150.00
90171. (AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION - SOCIAL REFORMERS & CLERGY) Includes SIR THOMAS FOWELL BUXTON (1786-1845). He was an English social reformer and abolitionist leading the Antislavery Party. In 1833, his efforts in Parliament led to the abolishment of slavery in the British colonies. ALS on verso of an address leaf, 6"x7", n.p., n.d. Fine. He writes that he is sending this address leaf on which is "Macintosh's writing." The address leaf is in the hand of and free franked by I. Macintosh. There is a crown cds, London, 1821 Jan. 26. Fine. PIERRE ÊTIENNE LOUIS DUMONT (1759-1829). He was a Swiss social philosopher and jurisconsult. He gained a reputation as a preacher in St. Petersburg and later was tutor to Lord Shelburne's sons in London. He wrote many of Mirabeau's speeches and was best known as editor and expositor of Jeremy Bentham's works including Traité de la Legislation (1801). He lived in Geneva from 1814 to 1829 where he as a member of the Representative Council. ALS "Pr.D." in French, 1p, 6"x5½", n.p., n.d. [1797]. Very good. Corner tipped to another sheet. Small marginal defects not affecting text. He writes to Jeremy Bentham in regard to getting together. MINOT J. SAVAGE (1841-1918). He was a notable Unitarian clergyman and author who was a pastor in Massachusetts and Missouri before settling into parishes in Boston (1874-96) and New York (1896-1906). ANS in poetic form on 5"x7" album leaf, Boston, 1878 April 13. Fine. Repair of minor tear on verso. 6 pieces. (FMV $220.00) $75.00
90172. (AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION – AUTHORS). Includes LYMAN ABBOTT (1835-1922). Editor (The Outlook), author and clergyman. S on card. Fine. Mounted. GEORGE ADE (1866-1944). American humorist and dramatist. S on 2½"x4" card. Fine. POULTNEY BIGELOW (b.1855). He was an American author, journalist, correspondent, editor and traveler and the son of John Bigelow. He became an intimate friend of Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany and his family and became convinced that Wilhelm was innocent of the charge as an instigator of World War I. ALS in French & English, 2pp, 8½"x12½", Malden on Hudson, NY, 1942 July 3. Fine. He writes to a friend Franklyn, "A thousand thanks for having sent me your work on SHRADY. I knew GRANT and also Sheridan and Sherman, but I am an historian and also a disciple o a very wise man who prevented the Romans from establishing triumphal arches except for those who were beaten by the enemy on another front. Therefore I cannot erect a Valhalla for the Generals who did nothing more than carry off victories from fellow citizens too few in number - three against one!" On the Civil War he writes, "The South was in the right in seceding from a state which elected as President a man pledged to violate the Constitution by perpetuating a tariff that enriched northern manufacturers at the expense of Southern planters. The South also resented the presumption of Lincoln in meddling with slavery and provoking a servile insurrection when every able bodied `Confederate' was at the front. The wise men had no `enthusiasm' for a war against their own people in 1861. `Enthusiasm' was artificially created, then as now, by politicians and interested plutocrats!...Vive la France! Whatever flag waves over the tomb of Napoleon, Paris cannot change any more than the Acropolis of Athens or the great Circus at Rome..." Plus translation of French portion of letter and news story of his visit to Kaiser Wilhelm I. RUPERT HUGHES (1872-1956). American author and editor of Encyclopedia Britannica. ANS, 1p, 6"x5", New York, 1903 Nov. Fine. One fold through note. It is written on a title page of The Love Affairs of Great Musicians, "To Leonard Liebling the thorough musician / the brilliant writer / the generous friend / from Rupert Hughes." CHARLES RAMM KENNEDY (1871-1950). He was an English playwright most noted for The Servant in the House, The Necessary Evil and The Idol Breaker. ALS, 1p, 7½"x6", New York, 1909 March 4. Fine. He is unable to address the Actor's Church Alliance. EDWARD VERRALL LUCAS (b.1868). He was an English essayist, traveler and art critic who wrote novels and works on art. ALS, 1p, 7"x5", New York, 1934 April 11. Fine. He is unable to agree to a lecture. BON LOUIS HENRI MARTIN (1810-83). He was a French historian, novelist and statesman during the 3rd Republic. His greatest work was the 15 volume Histoire de France (1833-36). He was a deputy in the National Assembly and was elected a life Senator in 1878. ALS in French, 1p, 7"x5", n.p., 1846 Nov. 14. Fine with English translation. He arranges for a meeting. Plus fine steel engraving of Martin. THOMAS B. MACAULEY (1800-59). He was an English historian, statesman, author and poet. He served in the House of Commons and was Secretary of War. His greatest work was The History of England from the Accession of James the Second. S & closing clipped from a letter. Fine. Mounted. HENRY SETON MERRIAM (1862-1903). He was an English novelist most noted for The Sowers & With Edged Tools. ALS, 1p, 5"x3½", London, 1876 Dec. 26. Fine. He thanks his writer for her compliments. ALFRED SUTRO. A British novelist and playwright. Two ALsS, 1p each, one on a card and the other on letter, n.p. [London], n.d. Fine. The letter is tipped to a larger sheet It concerns engagements. HORACE ELISHA SCUDDER (1838-1902). American author and editor of the Atlantic Monthly. ALS, 1p, 8”x5”, 1894 June 4. Fine. Tipped to a larger sheet. He writes to Nellie Mackubin, indicating that Proof of the story will go to you somewhere about the first of July…” (FMV $430.00). $200.00
90173. (AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION – AUTHORS). Includes, ELIHU BURRITT (1810-79). Trained as a blacksmith, he became a world scholar, editor, lecturer, author and an international advocate of peace. S on 3"x4" slip of paper mounted. Fine. IRVIN S. COBB. American author. S on 2½"x4" card. WILL DURANT, American author. S on 2½"x4" card. Fine. MAX EASTMAN (1883-1969). American author, for a long time a Communist and editor of left-wing journals. After 1940, he rejected Communism, which is reflected in his subsequent writings. TLS, 1p, 8"x5", New York, 1954 Sept. 30. Very fine. He writes to Professor Seward of his poetry and seeks a speaking engagement. JOHN ERSKINE. American author, poet, playwright and educator. S on 1½"x4" slip of paper, April. 1, 1936. Fine.JOHN MASEFIELD (1878-1967). He was an English poet laureate (1930), playwright and novelist. TLS, 1p, 8½x6½", Abingdon [England], n.d. [1940-45]. Fine. He explains that books may not be sent out of the country during the war without obtaining a special license. 6 pieces. (FMV $240.00). $125.00
90174. (AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION – CABINET OFFICERS). Includes CHARLES J. BONAPARTE. Secretary of the Navy. Bold S on 2"x3½" S. N. card. Extra fine. Plus original penalty envelope with secretarial letter of transmission. Very good. Moderate wear and age-toning. CHARLES J. FOLGER (1818-84). Secretary of the Treasury. ALS on letterhead of State of New York Court of Appeals, 2pp, 8"x5", Albany, 1874 April 28. Fine. Mounting residue on blank 4th page. He writes to reserve a hotel room in New York for his wife, daughter and maid. (JOHN FOSTER DULLES). Secretary of State. TLS (printed) as U. S. Senator, 1p, n.d. in regard to his voting against the appointment of Leland Olds to the Federal Power Commission. Plus his mimeographed statement to the Senate in this regard. ELIHU ROOT. Secretary of War. S and date on engraved War Department card, 3½”x4½”, Washington, 1900 Jan. 27. Fine. Mounting traces on verso. DEAN RUSK. Secretary of State. TLS as Secretary of State, 1p, 10"x8", Washington, 1966 May 13. Very fine. An invitation to the president of the American Assembly to attend a Conference for Educators. RAY LYMAN WILBUR, (b.1875). He was a statesman, educator and physician. He served as Secretary of Interior under President Hoover and as president of Stanford University. TLS as president, 1p, 10"x8", 1929 Jan. 7. Fine. It is a response to an autograph request. 9 pieces. (FMV $135.00). $75.00
90176. (AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION – AMERICAN STATESMEN). Includes WILLIAM C. BULLITT, (b.1891). A soldier, diplomat and author. From 1933 to 1936 he was U.S. Ambassador to the U.S.S.R. and from 1936 to 1941, Ambassador to France. TLS, 1p, 10"x8", [Paris], 1938 Feb. 9. Fine. He thanks William Francklyn Paris for a gift of his book, Napoleon's Legion, for the Embassy library. Plus TLS (secretarial), 1p, 10"x8", Washington, 1941 Oct. 10. Very good. There is slight general wrinkling and wear. It is a social letter to Rev. Robert M. Bartlett of Massachusetts. ALEXANDER HAMILTON BULLOCK (1816-82). A state legislator, judge, mayor of Worcester and governor of Massachusetts (1866-68). ALS, 1p, 8"x5", Worcester, 1865 June 5. Fine. He responds to an autograph request. RUFUS CHOATE. Noted Boston lawyer, statesman and orator. He served as MOC and succeeded Daniel Webster as U.S. Senator. ANS, 1p, 8"x5", Boston, 1854 Feb. 12 (Lincoln's birthday), complying with an autograph request. Fine. Plus steel engraving of Choate. ORVILLE HITCHCOCK PLATT (1827-1905). A state legislator and United States Senator from Connecticut (1879-1905). S on 2"x4" slip of paper. EDWARD HENRY ROLLINS (1824-1889). MOC and U.S. Senator from New Hampshire. He was also a railroad and bank executive. Free franked envelope as MOC with holograph address. Fine. It bears a cds, "CONGRESS WASHINGTON, D.C. JAN 19" and on the verso an intact red seal of the House of Representatives (ASCC value $35.00). EDITH KERMIT ROOSEVELT. First Lady and wife of President Theodore Roosevelt. Free franked front panel of envelope, 3½”x 4½”, Oyster Bay, NY, 1920 May 8. Fine, except for a light orange-brown line running vertically across the cover through the “Edith.” LOUIS WINANS ROSS. A MOC from Illinois, an associate and correspondent of Abraham Lincoln. S on 3”x5” slip of paper, Lewiston, IL. Very fine. ROBERT C. WINTHROP (1809-94). A Massachusetts statesman, orator, and author. He was a MOC (1840-50 and Speaker of the House (1847-49) and in 1850, upon the death of Daniel Webster, he was appointed to the United States Senate to replace him. ALS, 2pp, 8”x5”, Boston, 1889 Dec. 19. He writes to John Bartlett congratulating him on his new book. Very good. The blank integral page is defective The page of text has one paper repair touching 2 words. PLUS ALS, 2pp, 10”x8”, Boston, 1852 March 26. Very good. General wear and small acchival repairs to weak folds on verso. 11 pieces. (FMV $220.00). $100.00
90177. (AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION – ENTERTAINMENT). Includes MARY ANDERSON (MARY DE NAVARRO) (1859-1940). She was an American actress and author who toured the U.S. and England in Shakespearean roles. In 1896 she married Antonio de Navarro. ALS "Mary de Navarro,” 4pp, 6"x4", Worcestershire, 1902 April 10. Fine. It is a social letter concerning a visit. ALS “Mary de Navarro,” 1 ½pp, 6”x4”, n.p., n.d. Fine. A friendly social letter and thanks for bread. GEORGE BURNS. Comedian and actor, IPS, 10”x8”, [1977]. Very fine. HELEN GAHAGAN DOUGLAS. Screen actress and MOC from California. She was the wife of actor Melvin Douglas. Bold 6” S on 4”x7” sheet of paper, 1974. SIR ARTHUR WING PINERO (1855-1924). An English actor and playwright, most noted for The Second Mrs. Tangueray, The Benefit of the Doubt, Iris, The Thunderbolt and many other plays. ALS on mourning stationery, 1p, 7”x5”, [London],1921 June 21. Very good. Mounting traces on verso with slight show-through. A social note. Plus original stamped envelope with holograph address. FRITZI SCHEFF (1899-1954). Star of the musical stage and in silent films. Two Ss on 2½”x3½” cards. Both fine, but one with mounting traces on verso. ERNESTINE SCHUMAN-HEINK (b.1861). Bohemian-American operatic contralto. S with date, 1934, 8”x6” page. Fine. On the same page is S of balloonist MAJ. CHESTER PORDNEY and on the verso, S of EMILY ROOSEVELT. 9 pieces. (FMV $265.00). $125.00
90179. (AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION – MISCELLANY). Includes DAVID GRAHAM (1808-52). Born in England, he emigrated to New York for political reasons, where he became a successful criminal lawyer, a legal scholar, author and professor of law at New York University. ALS, 1p, 7½x8", New York, 1824 April 17. Fine. Slight fold wear. It concerns an application he made to the state legislature on a legal matter. WENDELL PHILLIPS (1811-84). Massachusetts orator, reformer, lecturer and abolitionist. ALS, 2pp, 6”x4”, n.p., n.y. Oct. 5. Fine. Blank 2nd leaf separated. It concerns a mutual acquaintance expected in Boston. GIFFORD PINCHOT. American Forester who helped establish the American Forestry Serice. He founded the Yale School of Forestry. Professor Gifford was also governor of Pennsylvania (1923-26; 1831-34). TLS as governor, 1p, 10”x8”, on Executive Mansion letterhead, Harrisburg, PA, 1932 Sept. 14. Very good. Paper clip stain and light spotty foxing. Plus original envelope. He thanks his correspondent for compliments on an editorial about himself. HENRY WADDINGTON (1826-94). French statesman of English descent. In France he served as minister of education, minister of foreign affairs and as French ambassador to England from 1888 to 1893. ALS, 1p, 4½”x4”, London, 1892 June 20. Fine. It has been trimmed and tipped to a larger sheet. He indicates that “I shall go down to-morrow by the 4.45 train from Paddington, and I shall bring a servant with me…” MARSHALL P. WILDER (1798-1888). He was an American merchant and horticulturist. He developed many hybrid fruits, flowers and other plants and played a leading role as an agriculturalist. Wilder helped promote the establishment of M.I.T. ALS, 1p, 9"x5½", Boston, 1878 June 10. Fine. He writes to an agricultural editor about certain publications. ALS, 2pp, 8"x5", n.p., n.d. Fine. Mounting traces on blank 4th page. It is a cordial letter concerning his friend's attendance at a club meeting. LEONARD WOODS. Congregational theologian and author. MsDS, 1p, 3"x8",n.p., 1838 April 16. Fine. Slight foxing. A receipt. 7 pieces. (FMV $230.00) $110.00