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Autograph Letter Signed, 8vo, Rugby, September 23, 1943.
WALTON, WILLIAM (1902-1983) British composer and conductor. His style was influenced by the works of Stravinsky and Prokofiev as well as jazz music.
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WALTON, WILLIAM (1902-1983) British composer and conductor. His style was influenced by the works of Stravinsky and Prokofiev as well as jazz music.
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Autograph Document Signed, in French, 4to, n.p., Sept. 17, 1798.
SADE, MARQUIS DE [DONATIEN-ALPHONSE-FRANCOIS DE SADE] (1740-1814). French author associated with sexually explicit, abusive activity in life and his fiction. Although sometimes characterized as exemplifying sexual freedom, his name became the term associated with sadism.
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SADE, MARQUIS DE [DONATIEN-ALPHONSE-FRANCOIS DE SADE] (1740-1814). French author associated with sexually explicit, abusive activity in life and his fiction. Although sometimes characterized as exemplifying sexual freedom, his name became the term associated with sadism.
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Color postcard reproduction Signed, 8vo, n.p., Feb., 15, 1969.
PICASSO, PABLO (1881-1973). Spanish painter, draughtsman, and sculptor. One of the most recognized figures in twentieth-century art, best known for co-founding the Cubist movement and for the wide variety of styles embodied in his work.
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PICASSO, PABLO (1881-1973). Spanish painter, draughtsman, and sculptor. One of the most recognized figures in twentieth-century art, best known for co-founding the Cubist movement and for the wide variety of styles embodied in his work.
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Original large 8vo Photograph Signed, docketed on verso Cap Ferrat, 1935.
MAUGHAM, WILLIAM SOMERSET (1874-1965) English playwright, novelist and short story writer. He was one of the most popular authors of his era, and reputedly the highest paid of his profession
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MAUGHAM, WILLIAM SOMERSET (1874-1965) English playwright, novelist and short story writer. He was one of the most popular authors of his era, and reputedly the highest paid of his profession
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Original Drawing Signed, on a oblong 8vo card, n.p. n.d.[ca. 1970Õs]
HOFMANN, ALBERT (1906-2008) Swiss scientist and physician, best known for synthesizing Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD). Hofmann authored more than 100 scientific articles and has written a number of books, including ÒLSD: My Problem Child.Ó
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HOFMANN, ALBERT (1906-2008) Swiss scientist and physician, best known for synthesizing Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD). Hofmann authored more than 100 scientific articles and has written a number of books, including ÒLSD: My Problem Child.Ó
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Typed Letter Signed, on his name printed stationery, 4to, N.Y., Jan. 20, 1928.
GERSHWIN, GEORGE (1898-1937). American composer who wrote most of his vocal and theatrical works in collaboration with his elder brother lyricist Ira Gershwin. George Gershwin composed songs both for Broadway and for the classical concert hall. He also wrote popular songs with success.
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GERSHWIN, GEORGE (1898-1937). American composer who wrote most of his vocal and theatrical works in collaboration with his elder brother lyricist Ira Gershwin. George Gershwin composed songs both for Broadway and for the classical concert hall. He also wrote popular songs with success.
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Autograph Letter Signed, in Italian, two 4to pages, Padua, March 9, 1794.
CALDANI , LEOPOLDO MARCO ANTONIO 1725Ð1813) Italian anatomist and physiologist. He is noted for his experimental studies on the function of the spinal cord and for the introduction of electricity in the physiology of the nerves. His most celebrated work is his anatomical atlas made in collaboration with his nephew.
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CALDANI , LEOPOLDO MARCO ANTONIO 1725Ð1813) Italian anatomist and physiologist. He is noted for his experimental studies on the function of the spinal cord and for the introduction of electricity in the physiology of the nerves. His most celebrated work is his anatomical atlas made in collaboration with his nephew.
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Good Autograph Letter Signed with two separate musical quotations, in German, 3 pages 8vo, Vienna, March 11, 1897.
WOLF, HUGO (1860-1903). Austrian composer of Slovene origin, particularly noted for his art songs, or Lieder.
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WOLF, HUGO (1860-1903). Austrian composer of Slovene origin, particularly noted for his art songs, or Lieder.
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Autograph Letter Signed. on his blind embossed, Spade House, stationery. 4 pages. 8vo. Sandgate, April 24, 1907.
WELLS, H.G (1866-1946). English author, journalist and historian.
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WELLS, H.G (1866-1946). English author, journalist and historian.
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Manuscript Letter Signed, 8vo, At Ferney, December 9, 1777.
VOLTAIRE, FRANCOIS MARIE AROUET (1694-1778). French Enlightenment writer, essayist, and philosopher known for his wit, philosophical sport, and defense of civil liberties, including freedom of religion and free trade. He was an outspoken supporter of social reform despite strict censorship laws and harsh penalties for those who broke them.
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VOLTAIRE, FRANCOIS MARIE AROUET (1694-1778). French Enlightenment writer, essayist, and philosopher known for his wit, philosophical sport, and defense of civil liberties, including freedom of religion and free trade. He was an outspoken supporter of social reform despite strict censorship laws and harsh penalties for those who broke them.
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Extensive Autograph Letter Signed, six pages on 3 separate 4to sheets of line paper, Dedham (Norfolk County) Jail, May 22, 1927.
VANZETTI, BARTOLOMEO (1888-1927). Italian laborer and philosophical anarchist known for his controversial trial and subsequent execution, along with Ferdinando Sacco by the state of Massachusetts on August 23, 1927.
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VANZETTI, BARTOLOMEO (1888-1927). Italian laborer and philosophical anarchist known for his controversial trial and subsequent execution, along with Ferdinando Sacco by the state of Massachusetts on August 23, 1927.
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Typed Letter Signed, on his 4to ÒHollywood, CAÓ stationery, Hollywood, CA., July 27, 1965.
STRAVINSKY, IGOR (1882-1971). Russian composer considered by many in both the West and his native land to be the most influential composer of the 20th century music.
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STRAVINSKY, IGOR (1882-1971). Russian composer considered by many in both the West and his native land to be the most influential composer of the 20th century music.
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Humorous Autograph Note Signed, in Cyrillic, on a Autograph Document of his daughter, nicknamed, Setanka, 8vo, n.p., n.d. [ca. 1937].
STALIN, JOSEPH (1878-1953). General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union's Central Committee from 1922 until his death in 1953.
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STALIN, JOSEPH (1878-1953). General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union's Central Committee from 1922 until his death in 1953.
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Autograph Document Signed, in German, 4to, Munich, September 28, 1950.
SOMMERFELD,.ARNOLD (1868-1951). German theoretical physicist who pioneered developments in atomic and quantum physics, and also educated and groomed a large number of students for the new era of theoretical physics. He introduced the fine-structure constant into quantum mechanics.
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SOMMERFELD,.ARNOLD (1868-1951). German theoretical physicist who pioneered developments in atomic and quantum physics, and also educated and groomed a large number of students for the new era of theoretical physics. He introduced the fine-structure constant into quantum mechanics.
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Original 8vo bust length Photograph Signed, n.p., November 12, 1972.
SHOSTOKOVITCH, DMITRI (1906-75). Russian composer, among the greatest of 20th century composers.
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SHOSTOKOVITCH, DMITRI (1906-75). Russian composer, among the greatest of 20th century composers.
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Autograph Letter Signed, on illustrated ÒDiscovery Antarctic Expedition 1901Ó stationery, three pages 8vo, [Lyttelton, December 21, 1901.
SCOTT, ROBERT FALCON (1868-1912). British Royal Naval officer and explorer who led two expeditions to the Antarctic regions: the Discovery Expedition, 1901Ð04, and the ill-fated Terra Nova Expedition, 1910Ð13. During this second venture Scott led a party of five which reached the South Pole on 17 January 1912, to find that they had been preceded by Roald Amundsen's Norwegian party in an unsought "race for the Pole". On their return journey Scott and his four comrades all perished, due to a combination of exhaustion, hunger and extreme cold.
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SCOTT, ROBERT FALCON (1868-1912). British Royal Naval officer and explorer who led two expeditions to the Antarctic regions: the Discovery Expedition, 1901Ð04, and the ill-fated Terra Nova Expedition, 1910Ð13. During this second venture Scott led a party of five which reached the South Pole on 17 January 1912, to find that they had been preceded by Roald Amundsen's Norwegian party in an unsought "race for the Pole". On their return journey Scott and his four comrades all perished, due to a combination of exhaustion, hunger and extreme cold.
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Autograph and Printed Document Signed, two pages 4to, New York, ca. 1941.
SCHOENBERG, ARNOLD (1874-1951). Austrian and later American composer, associated with the expressionist movement in German poetry and art, and leader of the Second Viennese School.
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SCHOENBERG, ARNOLD (1874-1951). Austrian and later American composer, associated with the expressionist movement in German poetry and art, and leader of the Second Viennese School.
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Manuscript Document Signed, in French, two pages 8vo, La Ch‰tre, April 21, 1853 (?).
SAND, GEORGES (Amandine Aurore Lucile Dupin, Baroness Dudevant) (1804-76). French novelist and feminist. She was linked romantically with Alfred de Musset (summer 1833 Ð March 1834) and FrŽdŽric Chopin (1837 Ð 1847). Later in life, she corresponded with Gustave Flaubert; despite their obvious differences in temperament and aesthetic preference, they eventually became close friends.
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SAND, GEORGES (Amandine Aurore Lucile Dupin, Baroness Dudevant) (1804-76). French novelist and feminist. She was linked romantically with Alfred de Musset (summer 1833 Ð March 1834) and FrŽdŽric Chopin (1837 Ð 1847). Later in life, she corresponded with Gustave Flaubert; despite their obvious differences in temperament and aesthetic preference, they eventually became close friends.
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Original 4to Photograph Signed, n.p., circa 1928.
ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D (1839-1937). American industrialist and philanthropist. His foundations pioneered the development of medical research, and were instrumental in the eradication of hookworm and yellow fever. Rockefeller was the founder and one of the original partners of Standard Oil.
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ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D (1839-1937). American industrialist and philanthropist. His foundations pioneered the development of medical research, and were instrumental in the eradication of hookworm and yellow fever. Rockefeller was the founder and one of the original partners of Standard Oil.
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Typed Letter Signed, 4to, New York City, May 23, ca. 1917.
REED, JOHN (1887-1920). American journalist, poet, and communist activist, famous for his first-hand account of the Bolshevik Revolution, Ten Days that Shook the World. He was the husband of the writer and feminist Louise Bryant.
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REED, JOHN (1887-1920). American journalist, poet, and communist activist, famous for his first-hand account of the Bolshevik Revolution, Ten Days that Shook the World. He was the husband of the writer and feminist Louise Bryant.
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Manuscript Letter Signed, 4to, Neumarkt, Germany, June 4, 1813.
NAPOLEON (1769-1821). French military and political leader who had significant impact on modern European history.
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NAPOLEON (1769-1821). French military and political leader who had significant impact on modern European history.
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Original 8vo Photograph Signed, ÒIn the woods,Ó n.d. [ca 1980].
MESSIAEN. OLIVIER 1908-92). French composer, organist, and ornithologist.
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MESSIAEN. OLIVIER 1908-92). French composer, organist, and ornithologist.
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Color small 8vo Photograph Signed, with front of envelope postmarked Jerusalem, November 11, 1970.
MEIR, GOLDA (1898-1978). The fourth prime minister of the State of Israel, she served as Minister of Labor and Foreign Minister. She was described as the "Iron Lady" of Israeli politics
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MEIR, GOLDA (1898-1978). The fourth prime minister of the State of Israel, she served as Minister of Labor and Foreign Minister. She was described as the "Iron Lady" of Israeli politics
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Postcard Photograph Signed, small 8vo, envelope postmarked, Vatican City, in the 1990Õs.
POPE BENEDICT XVI born Joseph Alois Ratzinger, 1927. He is the 265th and reigning Pope (as of 2008).
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POPE BENEDICT XVI born Joseph Alois Ratzinger, 1927. He is the 265th and reigning Pope (as of 2008).
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Excellent Sepia half tone Photograph Signed, 8vo, n.p. [ca. 1930].
BAKER, JOSEPHINE (1906-75). American-born French expatriate entertainer and singer. She became a French citizen in 1937. Baker was most noted as a singer, while in her early career she was a celebrated dancer
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BAKER, JOSEPHINE (1906-75). American-born French expatriate entertainer and singer. She became a French citizen in 1937. Baker was most noted as a singer, while in her early career she was a celebrated dancer
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Autograph Letter Signed, in French, two pages 8vo, September 2, 1964.
AURIC, GEORGES 1899-1983). French composer. He was a child prodigy and at age 15 he had his first compositions published. Before he turned 20, he had orchestrated and written incidental music for several ballets and stage productions.
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AURIC, GEORGES 1899-1983). French composer. He was a child prodigy and at age 15 he had his first compositions published. Before he turned 20, he had orchestrated and written incidental music for several ballets and stage productions.
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Excellent folio Photograph Signed, n.p., n.d.
ASTAIRE, FRED (1899-1987). American actor, dancer and choreographer. Best remembered for his relaxed, exuberant dancing style.
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ASTAIRE, FRED (1899-1987). American actor, dancer and choreographer. Best remembered for his relaxed, exuberant dancing style.
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Autograph Quotation Signed, oblong 12mo, n.p., February 18, 1906.
ANTHONY, SUSAN BROWNELL (1820-1906). American civil rights leader who played a pivotal role in the 19th century women's rights movement to secure women's suffrage in the United States. She traveled the United States and Europe, and gave 75 to 100 speeches per year on women's rights for some 45 years.
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ANTHONY, SUSAN BROWNELL (1820-1906). American civil rights leader who played a pivotal role in the 19th century women's rights movement to secure women's suffrage in the United States. She traveled the United States and Europe, and gave 75 to 100 speeches per year on women's rights for some 45 years.
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Typed Questionaire Signed, 4to, n.p., n.d.
WRIGHT, RICHARD (1908-60) American author of powerful, sometimes controversial novels, short stories, and non-fiction.
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WRIGHT, RICHARD (1908-60) American author of powerful, sometimes controversial novels, short stories, and non-fiction.
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Early Autograph Letter Signed, four pages 4to. Red Bank, NJ, Nov. 12, 1927.
WILSON, EDMUND (1895 -1972) American writer and literary critic who is considered one of the preeminent American literary critics of the 20th century.
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WILSON, EDMUND (1895 -1972) American writer and literary critic who is considered one of the preeminent American literary critics of the 20th century.
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Autograph Letter Signed, in French, one and a half pages 8vo, n.p., n.d.
WAGNER, COSIMA (1837-1930) Daughter of the virtuoso pianist and composer Franz Liszt who gained fame as the second wife of the German composer Richard Wagner and, after his death, as director of the Bayreuth Festival for 31 years.
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WAGNER, COSIMA (1837-1930) Daughter of the virtuoso pianist and composer Franz Liszt who gained fame as the second wife of the German composer Richard Wagner and, after his death, as director of the Bayreuth Festival for 31 years.
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Typed Letter Signed, on ÒMoscow Art TheatreÓ illustrated stationery, 4to, New York, February 27, 1924.
STANISLAVSKY, CONSTANTIN (1863-1938) Russian actor and theatre director. He changed the way the art of acting is approached, the very substance of the art itself being now looked at as a realistic depiction of the human being-inner life and outward behavior.
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STANISLAVSKY, CONSTANTIN (1863-1938) Russian actor and theatre director. He changed the way the art of acting is approached, the very substance of the art itself being now looked at as a realistic depiction of the human being-inner life and outward behavior.
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Original Drawing Signed, small 8vo, n.p. n.d.
SEUSS, DR. (THEODOR GEISEL) (1904-91) American writer and cartoonist, better known by his pen name, Dr. Seuss.
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SEUSS, DR. (THEODOR GEISEL) (1904-91) American writer and cartoonist, better known by his pen name, Dr. Seuss.
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Typed Letter Signed, in German, two 4to pages, Chautauqua, N.Y., August 20, 1934
SCHOENBERG, ARNOLD (1874-1951). Austrian and later American composer, associated with the expressionist movement in German poetry and art, and leader of the Second Viennese School
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SCHOENBERG, ARNOLD (1874-1951). Austrian and later American composer, associated with the expressionist movement in German poetry and art, and leader of the Second Viennese School
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Autograph Document Signed, in Italian, oblong 8vo, Modena. June 18, 1777.
SCARPA, ANTONIO (1752-1832). Italian anatomist and professor at Pavia and Modena, a pupil of Giovanni Battista Morgagni and Marc Antonio Caldani.
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SCARPA, ANTONIO (1752-1832). Italian anatomist and professor at Pavia and Modena, a pupil of Giovanni Battista Morgagni and Marc Antonio Caldani.
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Autograph Manuscript Signed, in pencil, titled, ÒScience and the Future Direction of Humanity,Ó 12 lined 4to pages, George Washington University, February 12, 1986.
SABIN, ALBERT (1906-93) Russian born, American medical researcher who is best known for having developed the widely successful oral vaccine for polio.
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SABIN, ALBERT (1906-93) Russian born, American medical researcher who is best known for having developed the widely successful oral vaccine for polio.
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Autograph Letter Signed, in Cyrillic, three pages 8vo, St Petersburg,January 30,1907.
RIMSKY-KORSAKOV, NIKOLAY ANDREYEVECH (1844-1908) Russian composer, one of five Russian composers known as The Five, and was later a teacher of harmony and orchestration. He is particularly noted for a predilection for folk and fairy-tale subjects, and for his extraordinary skill in orchestration.
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RIMSKY-KORSAKOV, NIKOLAY ANDREYEVECH (1844-1908) Russian composer, one of five Russian composers known as The Five, and was later a teacher of harmony and orchestration. He is particularly noted for a predilection for folk and fairy-tale subjects, and for his extraordinary skill in orchestration.
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Autograph Letter Signed, 8vo, 2 pages, on ÒUniversity College, LondonÓ stationery, Glasgow, Scotland, April 13th, 1897.
RAMSAY, WILLIAM (1852-1916) Scottish chemist who discovered the noble gases and received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1904 in recognition of his services in the discovery of the inert gaseous elements in air.
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RAMSAY, WILLIAM (1852-1916) Scottish chemist who discovered the noble gases and received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1904 in recognition of his services in the discovery of the inert gaseous elements in air.
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Excellent Photograph Signed, 4to, taken by NBC Artists Service, New York, NY, 1934.
RACHMANINOFF, SERGEI (1873-1943). Russian composer, pianist, and conductor, one of the last great champions of the Romantic style of European classical music.
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RACHMANINOFF, SERGEI (1873-1943). Russian composer, pianist, and conductor, one of the last great champions of the Romantic style of European classical music.
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Autograph Letter Signed, 2 pages, 8vo, Washington, September 24, 1946.
POUND, DOROTHY (1886-1973) English artist, the daughter of Olivia Shakespear (a novelist and sometime lover of W.B. Yeats) and the wife of the poet Ezra Pound.
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POUND, DOROTHY (1886-1973) English artist, the daughter of Olivia Shakespear (a novelist and sometime lover of W.B. Yeats) and the wife of the poet Ezra Pound.
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Typed Letter Signed, 8vo, Los Angeles, California, August 27, 1960.
PORTER, COLE (1891-1964) American composer and songwriter. His works include the musicals, ÒKiss Me KateÓ, and ÒAnything GoesÓ, as well as songs like ÒNight and Day", ÒI Get A Kick Out of You", and ÒIÕve Got You Under My SkinÓ.
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PORTER, COLE (1891-1964) American composer and songwriter. His works include the musicals, ÒKiss Me KateÓ, and ÒAnything GoesÓ, as well as songs like ÒNight and Day", ÒI Get A Kick Out of You", and ÒIÕve Got You Under My SkinÓ.
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Typed Document Signed, 4to, New York, November 25, 1955.
MINEO, SAL (1939-76) American actor. After a few films and television appearances, he had his breakthrough role in ÒRebel Without A CauseÓ (1955) where he gave an impressive performance as John "Plato" Crawford, the sensitive teenager smitten with James Dean's Jim Stark. He was stabbed to death at a young age, 37,outside his Hollywood home.
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MINEO, SAL (1939-76) American actor. After a few films and television appearances, he had his breakthrough role in ÒRebel Without A CauseÓ (1955) where he gave an impressive performance as John "Plato" Crawford, the sensitive teenager smitten with James Dean's Jim Stark. He was stabbed to death at a young age, 37,outside his Hollywood home.
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Printed and Autograph Document Signed, oblong 8vo, Honolulu, Hawaii, August 13, 1907.
LONDON, JACK (1876-1916) American author whose works include the novel, ÒThe Call of the WildÓ. A pioneer in the then-burgeoning world of commercial magazine fiction, he was one of the first Americans to make a lucrative career exclusively from writing.
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LONDON, JACK (1876-1916) American author whose works include the novel, ÒThe Call of the WildÓ. A pioneer in the then-burgeoning world of commercial magazine fiction, he was one of the first Americans to make a lucrative career exclusively from writing.
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Autograph Letter Signed, 8vo, on personalized mourning stationery, 12 Park Crescent, Portland Place, April 1, 1898.
LISTER, JOSEPH (1827-1912) English surgeon who promoted the idea of sterile surgery while working at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary. He successfully introduced carbolic acid (phenol) to sterilize surgical instruments and to clean wounds, as well as the concept of doctors and other hospital personnel washing their hands before touching a patient.
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LISTER, JOSEPH (1827-1912) English surgeon who promoted the idea of sterile surgery while working at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary. He successfully introduced carbolic acid (phenol) to sterilize surgical instruments and to clean wounds, as well as the concept of doctors and other hospital personnel washing their hands before touching a patient.
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Typed Letter Signed, in French, on his personal stationery, oblong 8vo, Kusnacht-Zurich, November 14, 1952.
JUNG, CARL GUSTAV (1875-1961). Swiss psychiatrist, influential thinker, and founder of analytical psychology
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JUNG, CARL GUSTAV (1875-1961). Swiss psychiatrist, influential thinker, and founder of analytical psychology
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Autograph Letter Signed, four pages on two 8vo sheets, Point Hill Playden Sussex.Friday [the summer of 1896].
JAMES, HENRY (1843-1916) American author who frequently wrote about the European upper class. His best known books include ÒA Turn Of The Screw,Ó ÒThe Portrait of a LadyÓ and ÒThe Bostonians.Ó
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JAMES, HENRY (1843-1916) American author who frequently wrote about the European upper class. His best known books include ÒA Turn Of The Screw,Ó ÒThe Portrait of a LadyÓ and ÒThe Bostonians.Ó
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Photograph Signed, oblong 4to, n.p., n.d.
HONEYMOONERS [ÒTHE HONEYMOONERSÓ TELEVISION SHOW] (October 1, 1955 Ð September 22, 1956) American television situation comedy produced by Jackie Gleason Enterprises, inc. for CBS from 1955Ð56. The show was set in a Bensonhurst, Brooklyn apartment.
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HONEYMOONERS [ÒTHE HONEYMOONERSÓ TELEVISION SHOW] (October 1, 1955 Ð September 22, 1956) American television situation comedy produced by Jackie Gleason Enterprises, inc. for CBS from 1955Ð56. The show was set in a Bensonhurst, Brooklyn apartment.
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Typed Letter Signed, in German, with personalized ink stamp, 8vo, Montagnola, Switzerland, n.d.
HESSE, HERMAN (1877-1962) German-Swiss poet, novelist, and painter. In 1946, he received the Nobel Prize in Literature. His best known works include ÒSteppenwolfÓ and ÒSiddharthaÓ.
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HESSE, HERMAN (1877-1962) German-Swiss poet, novelist, and painter. In 1946, he received the Nobel Prize in Literature. His best known works include ÒSteppenwolfÓ and ÒSiddharthaÓ.
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Autograph Letter Signed, two pages 8vo, 42 Rutland Gate South, April 25, 1884.
GALTON, FRANCIS (1822-1911) English Victorian, scientist and explorer (North and South Africa), cousin of Charles Darwin; founder of Òeugenics.Ó
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GALTON, FRANCIS (1822-1911) English Victorian, scientist and explorer (North and South Africa), cousin of Charles Darwin; founder of Òeugenics.Ó
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Photograph Signed, postcard, Copyright by Erika Rabau, Berlin, Franz Josef Rudel, Filmpostkartenverlag, Postanschrit, Hamburg, Germany, n.d.
FASSBINDER, RAINER WERNER (1945-82) German movie director, screenwriter and actor. A premier representative of the New German Cinema. He was famous for his frenetic pace in film-making.
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FASSBINDER, RAINER WERNER (1945-82) German movie director, screenwriter and actor. A premier representative of the New German Cinema. He was famous for his frenetic pace in film-making.
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