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London: Longmans Green & Co. Ltd, 1927. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 1927 Longmans, Green & Company TRUE FIRST EDITION, which preceded the US First Edition by a matter of days. A VG+/VG copy of this rare first made even more so by having a splendid **HANDWRITTEN SIGNED LETTER** by Mr. Wilder. The HB is very clean and tight with just some browning on the end pages. The unclipped DJ has a small piece missing from the upper spine end, not affecting the title. There are a few tiny other chips now in mylar and protected. A very strong copy and a wonderful combo! BONUS BOOK: A very early ex--library copy of "Our Town" which appears to be dated from April 5, 1938, two months after its Broadway premiere. Movie History Facts: Adapted for the screen three times: 1929 MGM Silent Film with Lili DAmita & Ernest Torrence (plus the legendary Lola Montes as a Spanish dancer) 1944 United Artists B&W Film with Lynn Bari & Akim Tamiroff 2004 New Line Cinema…
Read More [Original Autograph Letter, Signed ("S. L. Clemens"), to Mrs. Hookway] by Clemens, Samuel L - 1909
by Clemens, Samuel L
[Original Autograph Letter, Signed ("S. L. Clemens"), to Mrs. Hookway]
by Clemens, Samuel L
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The Bridge of San Luis Rey
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Stanford White Autograph Letter Signed.
by White, Stanford
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Stanford White was an American architect and partner in the architectural firm of McKim, Mead & White. He designed a long series of houses for the wealthy, and numerous public, institutional, and religious buildings. His design principles embodied the "American Renaissance" and is one of the great American architects of the 19th century.
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AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED BY JOHN LE CARRE CONCERNING THE RETIREMENT OF GEORGE SMILEY; TOGETHER WITH AN ORIGINAL CARICATURE PEN & INK DRAWING, INSCRIBED BY JOHN LE CARRE
by le CARRE, JOHN [PSEUDONYM OF DAVID JOHN MOORE CORNWELL]
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N. P.: Privately written by le Carre and drawn by Chas, 1995 & 1991., 1995 & 1991. First edition. An autograph letter signed from John Le Carré regarding the retirement of George Smiley. Written in black ink on the author's letterhead and dated 19th November 1995 he writes "I think George Smiley has earned his retirement now, and I must write about other people and other times. But thank you for wanting him back, which is the greatest compliment you can pay him - Best wishes John Le Carré". Together with an original ink caricature of John Le Carré in pencil and black ink on white paper, signed by the artist Chas. bottom right. The drawing is also inscribed by the subject in black in at the upper right corner "For Phil Smallwood with my good wishes and thanks for his support! - John Le Carré, London Feb 21 1991". Both items are presented side by side within a white card mount. Condition is excellent, the letter…
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One Page Typed Letter Signed to Lew Wallace, Jr., Director, United States Government Savings System, Treasury Department, Washington, D. C.
by Coolidge, Calvin
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Washington, D.C.: The White House, 1923. December 17, 1923, The White House - to Lew Wallace, Jr., (son of Lew Wallace, Union general in the American Civil War, governor of the New Mexico Territory and author of "Ben Hur")- "Dear Mr. Wallace, The growth of thrift and saving in this country promises well for our future. Only through sacrifice and hard work can we attain the cherished things in life. This means we must work and save. The progress of the United States Government Savings System, in giving to all our people an opportunity to invest in safe securities, is most worthy. By placing Treasury Savings Certyificates on sale in post offices, banks and trust companies, the Government has made available to everyone a security of unquestioned soundness. Their widespread sale makes for better citizenship, as each purchaser holds a stake in his Government. I believe, also, that the enlargement of a national Thrift movement will eventually stamp out the false and unsound practices of the…
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Early Autograph Letter Signed Reserving a Venue for the Premiere of His "Harold en Italie"
by BERLIOZ, HECTOR
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BERLIOZ, HECTOR. (1803-1869). French composer; creator of Harold in Italy, Symphonie Fantastique, and other masterpieces. ALS. ("Hector Berlioz"). 2pp. 4to. Paris, October 9, 1834. To l'intendant general de la liste civile. In French with translation."I am planning to give three concerts over the course of next November. The Salle des Menus Plaisirs, which you have been kind enough to make available to me several times in the past, is really the only venue in Paris that lends itself to these kinds of musical events. So I request that you will grant me permission to hold mine there. These concerts, just like the ones I gave last years, would take place on Sundays at 2 in the afternoon. With all my respect, dear General Intendant, your humble servant…"
The 1830s were difficult for Berlioz. Bereft of the recognition he craved, and unable to earn a steady income from composing, he worked as a critic for several journals and newspapers and accepted the few commissions that came his way. Nevertheless, he… Read More
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The Bridge of San Luis Rey
by Wilder, Thornton
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London: Longmans Green & Co. Ltd, 1927. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 1927 Longmans, Green & Company TRUE FIRST EDITION, which preceded the US First Edition by a matter of days. A VG+/VG copy of this rare first made even more so by having a splendid **HANDWRITTEN SIGNED LETTER** by Mr. Wilder. The HB is very clean and tight with just some browning on the end pages. The unclipped DJ has a small piece missing from the upper spine end, not affecting the title. There are a few tiny other chips now in mylar and protected. A very strong copy and a wonderful combo! BONUS BOOK: A very early ex--library copy of "Our Town" which appears to be dated from April 5, 1938, two months after its Broadway premiere. Movie History Facts: Adapted for the screen three times: 1929 MGM Silent Film with Lili DAmita & Ernest Torrence (plus the legendary Lola Montes as a Spanish dancer) 1944 United Artists B&W Film with Lynn Bari & Akim Tamiroff 2004 New Line Cinema…
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Stanford White Autograph Letter Signed.
by White, Stanford
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Stanford White was an American architect and partner in the architectural firm of McKim, Mead & White. He designed a long series of houses for the wealthy, and numerous public, institutional, and religious buildings. His design principles embodied the "American Renaissance" and is one of the great American architects of the 19th century.
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AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED BY JOHN LE CARRE CONCERNING THE RETIREMENT OF GEORGE SMILEY; TOGETHER WITH AN ORIGINAL CARICATURE PEN & INK DRAWING, INSCRIBED BY JOHN LE CARRE
by le CARRE, JOHN [PSEUDONYM OF DAVID JOHN MOORE CORNWELL]
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N. P.: Privately written by le Carre and drawn by Chas, 1995 & 1991., 1995 & 1991. First edition. An autograph letter signed from John Le Carré regarding the retirement of George Smiley. Written in black ink on the author's letterhead and dated 19th November 1995 he writes "I think George Smiley has earned his retirement now, and I must write about other people and other times. But thank you for wanting him back, which is the greatest compliment you can pay him - Best wishes John Le Carré". Together with an original ink caricature of John Le Carré in pencil and black ink on white paper, signed by the artist Chas. bottom right. The drawing is also inscribed by the subject in black in at the upper right corner "For Phil Smallwood with my good wishes and thanks for his support! - John Le Carré, London Feb 21 1991". Both items are presented side by side within a white card mount. Condition is excellent, the letter…
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One Page Typed Letter Signed to Lew Wallace, Jr., Director, United States Government Savings System, Treasury Department, Washington, D. C.
by Coolidge, Calvin
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Washington, D.C.: The White House, 1923. December 17, 1923, The White House - to Lew Wallace, Jr., (son of Lew Wallace, Union general in the American Civil War, governor of the New Mexico Territory and author of "Ben Hur")- "Dear Mr. Wallace, The growth of thrift and saving in this country promises well for our future. Only through sacrifice and hard work can we attain the cherished things in life. This means we must work and save. The progress of the United States Government Savings System, in giving to all our people an opportunity to invest in safe securities, is most worthy. By placing Treasury Savings Certyificates on sale in post offices, banks and trust companies, the Government has made available to everyone a security of unquestioned soundness. Their widespread sale makes for better citizenship, as each purchaser holds a stake in his Government. I believe, also, that the enlargement of a national Thrift movement will eventually stamp out the false and unsound practices of the…
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Early Autograph Letter Signed Reserving a Venue for the Premiere of His "Harold en Italie"
by BERLIOZ, HECTOR
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BERLIOZ, HECTOR. (1803-1869). French composer; creator of Harold in Italy, Symphonie Fantastique, and other masterpieces. ALS. ("Hector Berlioz"). 2pp. 4to. Paris, October 9, 1834. To l'intendant general de la liste civile. In French with translation."I am planning to give three concerts over the course of next November. The Salle des Menus Plaisirs, which you have been kind enough to make available to me several times in the past, is really the only venue in Paris that lends itself to these kinds of musical events. So I request that you will grant me permission to hold mine there. These concerts, just like the ones I gave last years, would take place on Sundays at 2 in the afternoon. With all my respect, dear General Intendant, your humble servant…"
The 1830s were difficult for Berlioz. Bereft of the recognition he craved, and unable to earn a steady income from composing, he worked as a critic for several journals and newspapers and accepted the few commissions that came his way. Nevertheless, he… Read More
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Autograph Letter Signed (ALS) on letterhead of Harper & Brothers Editorial Rooms, to a Miss Bridgman, 24 January 1895
by Sangster, Margaret E
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NY, 1895. Original manuscript. Very Good. One page, written clearly in black ink. Sangster sends her autograph and thanks Miss Bridgman "for your very kind and sweet letter....Cordially yours...." Signed in full. 8.25" x 5.25
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Two page autograph letter signed selling copies of Old Chelsea
by Unwin, T. Fisher
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London: Aug. 11, 1888. 4to, 39 lines, approx. 220 words, on Century Illustrated Magazine letterhead, to the publishers Roberts Brothers, soliciting orders of the book Old Chelsea by Benjamin Ellis Martin. Previous solds, some toning, all else very good. "At the request of Mr. Pascoe I have pleasure sending you ... proofs of Old Chelsea. It is written by Dr. Martin, an American literary man, and a contributor to Harper & Century & the illustrations are by Joseph Pennell ... Altogether it will be a most charming and attractive got up book and for you it must be impotrant as the publisher of Pennell's book and also it will be a copyright book. Within a week I shall send you page and complete proof etc and terms for 500 copies if you wish for a larger number please say so."
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The Complete Letter-Writer. Containing Familiar Letters on the Most Common Occasions in Life. Also a Variety of Elegant Letters for the Direction and Embellishment of Style, On Business, Duty, Amusement, Love, Courtship, Marriage, Friendship,.....
by (Donaldson, Alexander, Printer)
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Edinburgh: Printed for Alexander Donaldson, 1781. Hardcover. Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. 230 +9pp contents. Full leather, leather label. Covers worn and scuffed, free endpapers lacking, joints tender, contents tanned and foxed, minor dampstaining to last pages,drawing and doodling on front pastedown, strip torn from lower margin of last page, no loss of text, former owner's name on title page. A very early edition of this title, by the author referred to by James Boswell as the "Prodigious Vendor of Literature.
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Holograph Note Signed
by Salter, James
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(np): (np) Aprx 9x12 inch 20 lb green stock dated "August 4 Bridgehampton." "Yes, it is a nice collection. A pleasure to sign. My regards to Ms Mason." Salter has signed with his initials "J.S" Folded in half with beginning toning at extremities. Very Good condition.. Signed. Unbound. Very Good/Not Issued.
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From.... "HELL RECONSIDERED"
by Styron, William
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Faircopy. 8.5x11 inch 20lb tan stock with perforation line on topedge. Signed in ink by Styron. One typo (uncorrected). Fine condition. Contents are a one paragraph excerpt from Styron's essay that appeared in the June 29, 1978 issue of "The New York Review of Books.". Signed by Author. Unbound. Fine/Not Issued. Faircopy/Typescript.
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Autographed Photo of Bob Hope
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Bob Hope was, and still is, one of the most iconic actor/comedians to ever emerge from Hollywood.This photo is a promotional movie still for the movie "The Cat and the Canary", released in the year 1939, which starred Bob Hope with Paulette Goddard.
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Autographed Photo of Penn and Teller
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Penn Jillette and Joe Teller have successfully combined magic and comedy for decades, becoming one of the most enduring and successful pairings in the entertainment industry.This 8 inch by 10 inch black & white photo is a publicity still from the Warner Brothers movie "Penn & Teller Get Killed", made in 1989.
It is autographed in red ink by both Penn and Teller.
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Original Handwritten Letter From Pianist Harold Bauer, 1907, With Three Performance Programs, 1917
by Harold Victor Bauer
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Florence (1907) And Los Angeles (1917): Trinity Auditorium Villa Braggiotti, 1907. Original Documents . No Binding. Fine. Original Handwritten Two Page Letter To One Of His Students, A Miss Wilson, From Pianist Harold Bauer, 1907, On Villa Braggiotti, Florence Stationary, With Three Performance Programs At The Trinity Theatre, Los Angeles, 1917. Some Wear And Soiling. Harold Victor Bauer (1873 - 1951) Was A Noted Pianist Who Began His Musical Career As A Violinist. He Took Up The Study Of The Violin Under The Direction Of His Father And Adolf Pollitzer. He Made His Debut As A Violinist In London In 1883, And For Nine Years Toured England. In 1892, However, He Went To Paris And Studied The Piano Under Ignacy Jan Paderewski For A Year, Though Still Maintaining His Interest In The Violin. An Anecdote Reports That Paderewski Jokingly Told Bauer To Concentrate On The Piano Because "You Have Such Beautiful Hair". In 1893, In Paris, He And Achille Rivarde Premiered Frederick Delius's Violin…
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Robert Dale Owen Signed Letter
by Owen, Robert Dale
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, . 5 1/8" x 6 3/4" signed letter from Robert Dale Owen (1801-1877) dated May 5, 1865 at Cincinnati and addressed to publishers Mssrs. Tickner & Fields, acknowledging receipt of $50 as payment for his article on Hofwyl appearing in Atlantic Magazine that month, a fond history of his years at Hofwyl school, the independent self-governing private college in Switzerland to which Owen credited the molding of much of his character and philosophy. In addition to his notorious involvement with social reforms, Robert Dale Owen served in the Indiana legislature and the U.S. House Of Representatives (1843 to 1847), where he introduced and secured passage of the bill to establish the Smithsonian Institution, for which he was appointed to its first board of regents. Never without controversy, in the 1850 ‘s he turned to spiritualism, and while his book on the subject, "Footfalls On The Boundary Of Another World" was popular with the general public, it incurred ridicule from a number of his…
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Autograph letter signed, 1929
by MASEFIELD, John
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Fold creases, but in fine condition. One page, 4to, on Masefield's Boars Hill letterhead, Oxford, docketed 2 May 1929, to E. J. Toms, secretary to Geoffrey Parsons, Editor of The Herald Tribune. With envelope address in Masefield's hand. Masefield thanks Toms for his letter of April 9th and for a clipping he sent. "Will you be so kind as to convey to the Editor my thanks for his courtesy in printing my appeal? With greetings, I am, Yours sincerely, John Masefield.
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