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He writes in full, “Dear Madam, when you have copied, in French, the last part of the report and the classical ballet, would you please show them to me before sending them out? Since they were not written at the same time, they might appear to be contradictory in terms. I may have to add or delete certain passages.” Signed, “M. Larionov”.
LARIONOV, MIKHAIL (1881–1964) Avant-garde Russian artist , of Moldovan birth who worked as a painter, stage designer, printmaker, illustrator, draughtsman. His work for Diaghilev’s Ballet Russe brought him to distinction and after settling in Paris in 1914, he stopped painting the following year to design for the Ballet Russe.
A.L.S. in French, 8vo, n.p., Saturday, May 24.
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Each blue card contains one signature on unlined verso of the card on which is typed a brief biographic note and the name of each scientist. Watson has signed in full below his typed name, “James D. Watson.” Crick has done the same above his typed name, “Francis Crick.” The cards’ color shows aging along the edges not affecting the signatures.SEE ITEM 1967
WATSON, JOHN D. and CRICK, FRANCIS b. 1928). American molecular biologist. Crick (1916-2004), British molecular biologist. Both shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1962 with Maurice Wilkins for their identification of the double helix structure of DNA.
Two signatures on separate index cards.
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Wheatstone writes, “I can not send you the Electro-magnetic Chronoscope tomorrow, but you may depend on having it complete on Saturday next. The instrument half has long been finished and I have made experiments with it, but the workman who was to fit it in its case has disappointed me. The account will be thus: To an Electro-magnetic Chronoscope with Regulator, Voltaic Batter as complete 16 Gs.” Signed, “C. Wheatstone”.
WHEATSTONE, CHARLES (1802 - 1875) English scientist and inventor of many scientific breakthroughs of the Victorian era, including the English concertina, the stereoscope (a device for displaying three-dimensional images), and the Playfair cipher (an encryption technique). However, Wheatstone is best known for his contributions in the development of the Wheatstone bridge, originally invented by Samuel Hunter Christie, which is used to measure an unknown electrical resistance, and as a major figure in the development of telegraphy.
A.L.S., 8vo, 20 Conduit Street, March 27, 1843.
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This document is a promise to pay "Wabash Valley Trust Company" $4,000 in six months with interest at the rate of 41/2 percent. Boldly signed "Cole Porter." It is framedwith sheet music to his enduring song, "Night and Day", unsigned. The cover is blue (night) and yellow (sunlight for day) with a cameo portrait of Porter in the blue . A beautiful ensemble.
PORTER, COLE (1893-1964). American composer and lyricist, known for his songs, shows and film music including "kiss Me Kate, " "Anything Goes," "The Gay Divorce" (which became the musical film, "The Gay Divorcee."). Also known for his enduring songs many of which became classic Sinatra hits, "Begin the Beguine," "I'v Got Your Under My Skin," and "Night and Day."
Framed Printed and manuscript D.S., oblong 8vo, Peru, Indiana, March 18, 1944.
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The actor is shown, waist length, in outdoor jacket or coat and hat. Half of his face is in shadow. He stares toward the distant right. The sepia coloration makes the image outstanding. He signs, "With all good Wishes, Paul Muni."
MUNI, PAUL 1895-1967). Austrian born, American actor.
Very Attractive Sepia Signed Photograph, 4to, n.p., n.d. but ca 1930's.
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Mason is shown standing, three-quarter length, in military uniform with an unlit cigarette in his mouth and both hands in pockets seeming to search for a match. This appears to be a shot for a publicity still with no identifying text. Signed across the military jacket, “With all my best wishes, James Mason”. Tape on verso margins.
MASON, JAMES (1909–1984) British stage and motion-picture actor best known for his urbane characterizations. During his 50-year acting career he played in 106 films. He was nominated for three Academy Awards and three Golden Globes.
Photograph Signed, 4to, n.p., n.d.
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She is shown in close up bust length in three-quarter profile, with a dramatic look. She holds her head with her bejeweled hand. Inscribed in Italian with turquoise ink and signed, “Anna Magnini.” Desirable and Uncommon.
MAGNANI, ANNA (1908 –1973) Italian stage and film actress; winner of an Academy Award for Best Actress, along with four other international awards, for The Rose Tattoo.
Photograph Signed, 4to, n.p., n.d. but date partly reads, “9/4”
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A charming, portrait of Britten in three-quarter bust length profile. He is looking towards the right. Boldly signed on lower white border, “Benjamin Brtten.”
BRITTEN, BENJAMIN (1913-1976). English composer, conductor, violist and pianist. His best known operas include "Peter Grimes", "Billy Budd", and "The Turn of the Screw".
Handsome Signed Original Photograph, small 8vo, n.p. n.d but ca 1950's
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Each blue card contains one signature on unlined verso of the card on which is typed a brief biographic note and the name of each scientist. Watson has signed in full below his typed name, “James D. Watson.” Crick has done the same above his typed name, “Francis Crick.” The cards’ color shows aging along the edges not affecting the signatures.
CRICK, FRANCIS and WATSON, JOHN D. Crick (1916-2004), British molecular biologist, and Watson (b. 1928). American molecular biologist, shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1962 with Maurice Wilkins for their identification of the double helix structure of DNA.
Two signatures on separate index cards.
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He has signed a notice to the New York State Assembly indicating that the is "returning herewith, without my aproval Assembly Bill Introductory Number 1260...entitled 'an Act to amend the town law with respect to the establisment and enlargement of water districts in towns situated in Westchester county...." In the following paragraph he explains his reasons. A red X in grease pencil crosses the page. He signs below the X , "Franklin D. Roosevelt.
ROOSEVELT, FRANKLIN DELANO (1882-1945). 32nd President of the United States, Governor of New York (1929-32)
Typed Memorandum "To the Assembly" Signed , 4to, n.p., March 25, 1929.
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He writes a long letter referring to Shakespeare and Shaw as he remarks on his correspondent's book about Shakespeare. He begins with an explanation of how his hospitalization and failing eyesight has slowed his ability to reply to the many requests he gets. "I have on my table many books, plays and verses sent to tme for admiration...I declare to God I wish I had the power and the time to repy to even half of them, but God, not I, made the day to last but twenty-four hours, and a year but a thing of 365 days...." He then writes a more substantive critique. "I have never troubled myself over the Baconian question... questioning the right of Shakespeare's name to go with play and poem; but have simply used both for my profound delight and enjoyment. I have read Shaw's remarks, and have enjoyed them too, and a few other books dealing with Shakespeare's allegories...and so on; but none questioning his right to authorship of the works called by his name...." He thanks his correspondent for sending a book he can keep close to "Shakespeare's Works." Signed, "Sean O'Casey." With two holograph corrections.
O'CASEY, SEAN (1880-1964) Major Irish dramatist and memoirist.; he was the first Irish playwright of note to write about the Dublin working classes.
Typed Letter Signed, 4to, Flat 3, Trumlands Road, St. Marychurch, Torquay, Devon, "England" written in his own hand, Sept. 5, 1956.
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75th Birthday Greeting, He has attractively penned the following birthday message in full : All hail to your four score years less five, and I wish I could help celebrate the great occasion by making a beautiful picture here, but i am leaving on a rip as soon as this is dry, and the powers that be have allowed so little time." Signed, "Maxfield Parrish." Exceptionally attractive.
PARISH, MAXFIELD (1870 –1966) American painter and illustrator active in the first half of the twentieth century. He is known for his distinctive saturated hues and idealized neo-classical imagery.
A.L.S., on 4to sheet but written as 6 even lines in the center of the page, n.p., n.d.
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He encloses a check and writes some accounting information, then continues, “I am most pleased to see how well your piece went – I could not see us having been indulging in mustard cravats since Tuesday….” He signs at the bottom of the first page, “M. Lemon.”
[PUNCH Magazine] LEMON, MARK 1809 – 1870). British writer best known as the editor the weekly paper Punch and The Field. He also wrote plays and operettas which were produced in London.
A.L.S., on blind embossed stationery, folded 8vo, 2 pp., n.p., n.d.
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Scarce Autograph Letter Signed from Thomas L. McKenney, as Superintendent of Indian Trade to Henry Thompson concerning trade matters. He writes in part: “… I direct that if 25 Cents cannot be got for the shaved skins, that 24 cents be taken, round, that is, with no deduction for damage, - and to be weighed to the purchaser in their present condition; - for the grey in hair 15 cents, and for the Red 20 cents taking for the reason you assigned, another endorser. Credit ninety days. I am not prepared to give in hair 15 cents, and for the Red 20 cents taking for the reason you assigned, another endorser. Credit ninety days. I am not prepared to give directions for the disposition of the article coming in the Brig Hale – further than to authorize you, on their arrival to report to me their condition… the Box of Books, when it arrives, you will have the goodness to ship to this place by Packet. It is not important that they should be hurried on faster than the regular packet-routes will bring them. The change in the Agency at New Orleans will not affect your agency in Baltimore. So far, I am gratified with your promptness, and the activity you carry into he trust which is reposed in you…” Signed, “Thomas L. McKenney”.
McKENNEY, THOMAS L. (1785-1859) Commissioner of Indian affairs who recommended removal of the Cherokee and other major Southern tribes west of the Mississippi. McKinney also complied and published, together with James Hall, History of the Indians Tribes of North America (1838-1844).
Scarce A.L.S., 4to, 2pp on one sheet, hand written “Office Indian Trade”, May 22, 1820.
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This document is a signed check on his account, showing his name printed twice. He signs in full under his printed name, "Tennessee Williams." Fine for display.
WILLIAMS,TENNESSEE 1911-1983) American playwright who received many of the top theatrical awards for his works. He moved to New Orleans in 1939 and changed his name to "Tennessee", the state of his father's birth. He won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for A Streetcar Named Desire in 1948 and for Cat on a Hot Tin Roof in 1955. In addition, The Glass Menagerie (1945) and The Night of the Iguana (1961) received New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards. His 1952 play The Rose Tattoo received the Tony Award for best play.
Document Signed, oblong 8vo, August 31, 1978
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This is large First Day Cover of the Lee de Forest “Device for Amplifying feeble electrical currents. (Application filed October 25, 1906), Patented Jan 15, 1907” is signed, “Clyde W. Tombaugh Discovered 9th planet Pluto on 18 Feb, 1930.” The document includes a printed signature of de Forest in the lower right corner.
TOMBAUGH, CLYDE (1906 –1997) American astronomer. Tombaugh is best known for discovering the dwarf planet Pluto in 1930, but also discovered many asteroids, and called for serious scientific research of unidentified flying objects.
First Day Cover, Signed, 4to, NY. NY., Jul 10, 1973.
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