The Ghost Road
New York: Dutton, 1995. 278 pages, 8vo, black boards with a black cloth spine, dust wrapper. New York: Dutton, (1995). First Edition. Near fine. Signed in full by the author on the title page. More
WORLD WAR I
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Signature
Gorgeous signature "John Buchan", on the bound-in limitation page to his book: The Autograph Edition of "A History of the Great War", limited to Five Hundred Signed and Numbered Copies, c. 1922. Fine condition. Scottish novelist, historian and Unionist politician who served as 15th Governor General of Canada. More
Autographed Letter Signed in French
Boffres: 1916. 4 pages, each two-page fold-out measuring 7 x 8.75 inches, Boffres, Ardeche, July 19, 1916. In this letter about his correspondent's presentation of "Chant de la Cloche," D'Indy reports that the French are gaining the upper hand in the war, which has not prevented concerts from being held at Paris during the winter, even though there is a shortage of men. One horizontal fold; otherwise near fine. More
Soames and the Flag
New York: Scribner, 1930. Thin 8vo, cloth backed patterned boards. N.Y., 1930. Limited Edition, number 489 of 680. Boards show some wear at edges and corners. In very good (+) condition. Signed by author on half-title page. More
Typed Letter Signed
1930. T.L.S. 8vo. 1 page, personal letterhead, July 14, 1930, responding to news concerning a sick friend, in full: "Thank you for calling to my attention the illness of Miss Harrie Bell Stark in the hospital at Castle Point. It will give me great pleasure to send her a little note as you suggested." Fine condition. American war correspondent during World War I who became one of radio's first news reporters and commentators. More
Typed letter signed on personal letterhead
New York: 1931. 1 page, 10.5 x 7.25 inches, New York, April 8, 1931, responding to an admirer, in part: "...It is mighty gratifying to me to know that you enjoy the radio talks and I want to tell you how deeply I appreciate your expression of interest. I am very happy to autograph the card you sent me and you will find it attached to this letter." That card is included with this letter, is unevenly toned, and has..... More
Typed Letter Signed
1929. T.L.S, 4to, 2 pages, Military Governor of Paris, June 9, 1929. Written in French, untranslated, but mentioning the combatants of the heroic Rainbow Division, of which he was Commandant in 1918 and mentioning to the recipient that there will be a reunion in Baltimore, Maryland - having first arrived in New York City. Fine condition. French General who crushed King Faisel's short-lived monarchy in the Syrian Revolution, occupying Damascus and personally creating the independent state of Lebanon... More
Oversized Inscribed Photograph
1945. 11 x 9.5 inches, mounted to cardboard measuring 12.75 x 9.75 inches, no place, no date, circa 1945. This photograph shows Ingram in full uniform with binoculars around his neck, inscribed: "To My Old Friend Bill Hollenback In memory of our cruise in Brazil - 1943. J.H. Ingram Vice Admiral." There is no back stamp identifying the photographer but this image is very consistent with Alfred Eisenstaedt's portfolio of United States Admirals. Fine condition. American Naval officer during both..... More
Typed Letter Signed
Bethesda, Maryland: 1985. 1 page, 9.75 x 7.25 inches, personal letterhead, Bethesda, Maryland, October 11, 1985, declining to send a signed photograph, in part: "Thank you for the nice letter of recent date and its request for an autographed photo wearing my Congressional Medal of Honor...My original medal of honor has been donated, by me, to the Navy Museum...where it is on display with other artifax [sic]. It has been a long time, in years, since I was photographed, with..... More
Signed Feldpost Card
Berlin: 1917. Exceedingly rare Feldpost card "Lise Meitner", 3.5" x 5", Berlin Lichterfelde, Ziethen Str. 15, May 23rd 1917, in German (translated), to Lieutenant Otto Hahn, Inspectorate of Gas Regiments, Great Headquarters, German Feldpost #344, in full: "Thank you very much for your letter, which I plan to answer more detail in the coming days. Of course it would be even better if you could come personally. So far the results are not so clear that they can be easily..... More
The Forgotten Peace Brest-Litovsk March 1918
New York: William Morrow & Company, 1939. Illustrated. 478 pages. 8vo. Tan cloth. New York: William Morrow & Company, 1939. A very good copy. From the library of Hamilton Fish Armstrong. Inscribed by the author on flyleaf: "For Ham Armstrong with my very best regards and every possible good wish. John Wheeler-Bennet Xmas 1938." More
Large Document Signed on Vellum
Washington: 1918. 1 page, 20 x 16 inches, Washington, July 12, 1918 -- a partly printed World War I military appointment, appointing William Crozier to the rank of Major General of the line, countersigned by Newton D. Baker as Secretary of War. This document has never been folded and maintains its original luster with the Presidential seal still attached. All signatures are dark and bold. William Crozier (1855 - 1942) was a highly respected American Army officer, having fought in..... More
Autograph Letter Signed
Amsterdam: 1915. Very scarce World War I A.L.S. on his personal correspondence card, with political content, 5.25" x 4", Amsterdam, November 15th 1915, in German (translated), to radical Dutch poet and writer Nico Van Suchtelen, in full: "In reply to your message and circular letter. I must inform you that I oppose to take a seat in the 'Committee of Propaganda and to co-sign the circular letter." *We are able to locate additional correspondence between Zeeman and Van Suchtelen in..... More
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