To Renew America
Norwalk: Easton, 1995. 260 pages, 8vo, blue gilt-stamped leather. Norwalk: Easton Press, (1995). First edition, limited to 3,000. A fine copy. Signed by Gingrich on the limitation page. More
Norwalk: Easton, 1995. 260 pages, 8vo, blue gilt-stamped leather. Norwalk: Easton Press, (1995). First edition, limited to 3,000. A fine copy. Signed by Gingrich on the limitation page. More
Paris: 1980. 2 pages, 11.75 x 8.25 inches, Paris, July 21, 1980. Written by the President of France to Briton Edward Heath, Head of the Brandt Commission, regarding topics of international concern, in part: "...Dans le domaine energetique, une etape decisive a ete franchie dans la reduction de la dependence petrolie're. Il a ete decide de rompre le lien entre la croissance economique et les importations de pretrole et les moyens d'atteindre cet objectif, au cours des dix prochaines annees..... More
1958. 10 x 8 inches, no place, no date, circa 1958 -- a handsome black-and-white bust photograph signed in the 1.25-inch white border at the bottom. Several faint creases in the border; very good condition. Goldberg was a U.S. Secretary of Labor, Supreme Court Justice, and Ambassador to the United Nations. More
Washington, D.C. 1962. 1 page on "Secretary of Labor" letterhead, 9 x 7 inches, Washington, D.C., September 19, 1962. In this letter, Goldberg thanks the recipient for some kind words on the very day he was appointed to the United States Supreme Court, in part: "...I will earnestly seek to live up to the great trust that a seat on the Court demands, with fidelity to the traditions of the Supreme Court and the principles of the Constitution..." One horizontal..... More
Washington, D.C. 1961. 1 page, 10.5 x 8 inches, Washington, D.C., February 7, 1961 -- a thank-you note to a well-wisher, in part: "I appreciate most sincerely your letter congratulating me on my appointment as Secretary of Labor. It was very kind of you to write me..." Two horizontal folds; near fine condition. More
1785. 1 x 2.5-inch signature removed from a document, no place, no date, circa 1785. Smudged ink on the first letter of his name but still in very good condition overall. American patriot and religious leader best remembered for his participation in the Boston Tea Party. More
Great Neck Estates, NY: 1974. 1 page, 10.5 x 8 inches, Great Neck Estates, NY, November 18, 1974. In this letter, Gropper provides the recipient with detailed biographical information, in part: "...I studied art under Robert Henri and George Bellows...their influence on my outlook on life and creativity was enough for me to be inspired for many growing years. In 1927, on the tenth anniversary of the U.S.S.R. - top artists, writers...were invited to visit that country...Theodore Dreiser, Sinclair Lewis..... More
New York: 1943. 4 pages, 8.5 x 5.5 inches, Puma Gallery, New York, no date, circa 1943. Signed program of group show entitled "WE CHALLENGE WAR ART." The inscription is addressed to political cartoonist Art Young, in full: "Dear Art, I hope you can come up to the opening - many of our friends will be there, Best John G." Tape-stained in the left and bottom margins; pencil notation at the top. Very good(-) condition. More
Windham County, VT: 1896. 2 pages (front and back), 14 x 8.5 inches, Windham County, Vermont, November 3, 1896, certifying that David L. Mansfield, having been elected a Justice of the Peace, shall take the oath and carry out his duties. Several small creases, but still in near fine condition with the gold seal still affixed. 46th Governor of Vermont, serving from 1896 through 1898. More
Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press, 1995. Translated by Victoria Elliott. Short & slim 8vo, blue cloth, d.w. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press, (1995). A fine copy in a fine dust wrapper. Signed and inscribed on the title page by Jean-Marie Guehenno to the philanthropists Edith and Martin Segal: "To Marty and Edith, Wonderful friends, and builders of the human community, this little pessimistic book, that they prove wrong. With gratitude, Jean-Marie Guehenno." More
Louisville: 1834. 2 pages (front and back), 9.5 x 7.75 inches, with an eight-line unsigned annotation by Jackson recommending Guthrie's request on the back, Louisville, July 9, 1834. This free-franked letter is signed in full by the 21st U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, writing to Jackson with a request for a member of the Ferguson commission, in part: "...He is an applicant for a midshipman's warrant and I have addressed...the Navy in his behalf...I have been told to address you..... More
Portsmouth: 1862. 1 page, 9.75 x 7.75 inches, Portsmouth, February 3, 1862. In this letter, Hackett advises a colleague of the particulars involving a court case, in part: "...Our Court adjourns on Saturday and Mr. Foule will attend at any day, the Caller Part...in Portsmouth...to take the testimony you propose..." Natural folds, several small stains in the upper right corner, and a closed tear at the bottom; very good(-) condition. United States Senator who represented the state of New Hampshire..... More
Norwalk: Easton, 1991. 126pp. 8vo, gilt-stamped blue leather, a.e.g. Norwalk: The Easton Press, (1991). A fine copy. Limited edition, signed by the author on a preliminary page. More
London: 1977. Fine content typed letter signed. 4to, 1 page on blue paper, 10 x 8 inches, London, September 8, 1977, responding to a letter pertaining to her 1977 book "No Laughing Matter." In part: "...You are right that I didn't mention Oppenheimer because of concentrating on Chambers. There was such a mess of things that went on in that horrible time...and I felt Chambers was in a sense the real key figure...You evoke very pleasant memories when you speak..... More
New Orleans: 1996. 1 page on "The Times - Picayune" letterhead, 8.5 x 5.5 inches, New Orleans, 1996. Signed on the left side: "Best Wishes...Walt Handelsman 1996." Fine. One of the most widely reprinted cartoonists in America; he has won every major journalism award for cartoon excellence, including two Pulitzers. More
1947. 1 page, 4.25 x 6 inches, no place, no date, circa 1947. Excellent full signature. Two punch holes on the left edge and a crease along the top. Very good condition. Power broker from St. Louis, Missouri, who helped save the political career of Harry S. Truman in 1940, following the tax fraud conviction of Truman's mentor Tom Pendergast. In 1947 he purchased the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team, selling it 18 months later, just prior to his death..... More
1923. Signed black bordered mourning envelope, 3.5 x 5 inches, no place, no date, circa 1923, typed address, most definitely in response to a letter of sympathy on the death of her husband. She signed hundreds of pieces of mail, and at times several batches were not postmarked. She died only 14 months after the death of her husband; she had the franking privilege only during that period. Near fine condition. First Lady and wife of President Warren G. Harding..... More
1922. 12 x 9 inches (including the tan border), no place, no date, circa 1922 -- a vintage photo of Harding with a serious expression, gazing just above the camera. Warmly inscribed in the bottom margin: "To David H. Scott With the fraternal greetings of membership in the Ohio General Assembly and assurances of high esteem. Sincerely, Warren G. Harding." Uneven toning in the border, but still a handsome piece in very good condition. Double-matted in brown and white and..... More
Washington, D.C. 1921. 1 page on White House letterhead, 8.75 x 7 inches, Washington, D.C., April 13, 1921 -- a brief thank-you note for a telegram, in full: "My dear Mr. Hammond: Your telegram is most gratifying and I thank you cordially for sending it. With best wishes, Sincerely Yours..." One horizontal fold, but still in near fine condition. Float-mounted beside a 6.25 x 4.75-inch portrait Harding. Double-matted in gray and beige set in a black frame measuring 17.25 x...... More
New York: 1955. Original signed portrait photograph, 9.75 x 7.75 inches, black and white, matte-finish, Sedge Le Blang back stamp, no date, circa 1955. Near fine condition. American politician, businessman, and diplomat who served as Secretary of Commerce under President Truman and later, as Governor of New York. More
Indianapolis: 1889. Uncommon A.L.S. as President Elect, a rather cryptic communication, 8vo. 1 page, Indianapolis, January 15th 1889, addressed to "My Dear Sir" but with John Wanamaker's personal correspondence "received" stamp on verso, in part: "...As my reply to your letter of the 10th has been so long delayed - I have now mind you as follows: 'He ought to postpone his trip for one week.' You will not understand - this is undertaking a conclusion - and quite frankly..... More
New York: 1932. 1 page on the personal stationery of "Mrs. Benjamin Harrison," 7 x 6 inches, New York, June 13, 1932. Written to a girl known to Mrs. Harrison, for the girl's autograph collection, in part: "...I hope you will, in time, have a valuable number of letters. I am also interested in doing a similar thing." Accompanied by the handwritten free frank envelope, which has glue and paper remnants on the back. The letter has one horizontal fold..... More
Indianapolis: 1911. 3 pages, 12.5 x 8 inches, Indianapolis, October 11, 1911. This document is an indenture in which "Mary Lord Harrison, widow of Benjamin Harrison," sells a parcel of land in upstate New York to Francis Harvey Green. Benjamin Harrison's name is mentioned several times throughout. Horizontal folds and light edge-wear; still very good condition. More
New York: Cornelia & Michael Bessie Books, 1991. 255 pages, 8vo, red and gray cloth-backed boards, dust wrapper. New York: Cornelia & Michael Bessie Books, (1991). First edition. Near fine. Inscribed on the front free endpaper: "For Casper Citron - With many thanks and very best wishes - Gary Hart 9-91." More
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Dear Argosy: Thank you for your response. We have received the book in Japan with no problem. Thank you very much.