Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1952. 342 pages, 8vo, teal cloth (gently edge-worn), dust wrapper (heavily worn). Boston: Little, Brown and Company, (1952). First edition. A very good copy in a good dust wrapper. Typed letter signed "Vera" pasted sideways onto the front free endpaper, 6.25 x 7 inches, bottom edge trimmed, 1 page, London, September 12, 1952. In part: "Dearest Hope, My publisher is sending you a copy of a new book of mine. I am particularly anxious to..... More

1995. A.L.S. "Hillary", on blue White House stationary, March 17th, 1995, as First Lady, 8vo. one page, to Senator Paul Simon, reflecting on his up-coming retirement from the U.S. Senate, in part:"...Your consistent concern for the well-being of all our people, as well as our future generations, is an inspiration to me and your many admirers ...and... Although I regret your decision to retire, I know you and Jeanne will continue to serve Illinois and the country for years to..... More

Paris: 1929. 1 page, 10.25 x 8 inches, 9 Rue de Beaujolais, Louvre, Paris, January 30, 1929, in French, untranslated, to an unidentified correspondent and friend, "Cher Monsieur et ami." In this letter, Colette states that she is unwell, afflicted with grippe and bronchitis. She is sending a paper (short story) and if it is accepted, as she hopes, she would like to correct it further when she receives the proof "because there are always mistakes." In closing, she sends..... More

1920. 4.75 x 3.25-inch black-and-white bust portrait photo of the renowned actress looking off to the side -- no place, no date, circa 1920. Boldly signed in full across the bottom. Double-matted in gold and salmon and set in a gold frame measuring 10.5 x 8.5 inches. Fine condition. More

New York: 1932. Stunning vintage 14 x 11-inch photograph of the American stage actress as Juliet -- a dramatic black-and-white shot of Cornell in profile, costumed in white against a deep black background. Inscribed near the bottom: "Best Wishes to Nelson Bell, Katharine Cornell." With a VanDamm Studio stamp on the back. New York, no date, circa 1932. Small creases and slight fraying at the upper corners; very good(-) condition. More

1933. 14 x 17 inches, no place, May 23, 1933 -- a membership certificate of the American patriotic organization for female descendants of patriots of the American Revolution, with a banner-like heading and blue seal. Slight uneven tonight, but still in very good condition. More

Boston: Little Brown, 1968. Illustrated. 302 pages. 8vo, red boards, d.w. Boston: Little Brown and Company, (1968). First edition. A fine copy in a very good(+) dust wrapper. Inscribed by the choreographer on the verso of the half title. More

New York: 1987. 2 pages (front and back) on "Committee For the Free World" letterhead, 11 x 8.5 inches, New York, April 15, 1987. In this letter, Decter writes to constitutional attorney Howard Meyer in response to his lengthy missive to her. In small part: "...The Boys on the Beach is not homophobic. It is to be sure - an attack on the Gay Rights movement...which is not synonymous with homosexuals, any more than the Black Power movement was co-extensive..... More

1985. 9.25 x 7.5-inch black-and-white photo of the actress wearing a gown, reclining, and looking slightly off to the side -- no place, no date, an early photograph signed later in her life, circa 1985. Matted in white and set in a decorative gold frame measuring 15.75 x 14 inches. Fine condition. More

1955. 4 pages, 9 x 6 inches, no place -- an attractive "Civil Music Association" program from 1955, signed in full on the cover. Very good condition. The first African-American soprano to sing at the La Scala Opera House. In 1954 she was decorated by Queen Elizabeth after a command performance. More

1835. 1 page, 6.5 x 4.5 inches, no place, June 20, 1835. In this brief letter, Eastlake changes the date of an invitation. Several folds; very good condition. British author, art critic, and journalist; married Sir Charles Eastlake in 1846. A pioneering journalist, she showed her disapproval of Jane Eyre and criticized John Ruskin. More

Boston: 1910. Fine vintage sepia photograph, 10.25 x 8.75 inches including the 1.5-inch white border, Boston, no date, circa 1910. This dramatic full-portrait photo depicts Farrar standing in front of a flowered fountain, wearing a theatrically beaded, low-cut gown, a flowery headband, and a string of pearls. Signed in full on the wide border below the photo. Identification stamp on verso. Small chip on the bottom edge; otherwise near fine condition. Opera singer whose followers were known as 'Gerryflappers.'... More

New York: 1930. 1 page, 11 x 6.75 inches, green personal stationery, New York, January 29, 1930. In part: "...May I telephone you some day soon and come in to see you with Mrs. Ralph Pulitzer (Margaret Leech) whose book 'Tin Wedding' you may have liked as much as I did." Usual folds plus light creasing; still very good condition. More