BARNARD, Christiaan (1922-2001)

Signature

This South African surgeon entered the history books when on December 3, 1967, he performed the first human heart transplant on Louis Washkansky. Large bold signature in blue fineline, 5 3/4" X 1½", n.p. n.y. Fine. Usual hurried scrawl -- whaddya expect from an M.D.?.

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BARNES, Binnie (1903-98)

Photograph Signed

Popular British wise-cracking character actress who starred with Charles Laughton in "The Private Life of Henry VIII" (1933). PS, 3½" X 5½", n.p. n.d. [dated on verso September 3, 1934 in another hand]. Very good. Glossy postcard portrait of a young Barnes, boldly signed. .

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BARNES, Robert "Lefty" (1902-93)

Signature

This pitcher debuted with the Chicago White Sox in 1924. Bold signature in blue ballpoint on a lined 5" X 3" card, n.p. n.y. Near fine. Nice old age example. .

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BARNETT, Darrell (1940-91)

Signature

This dancer and choreographer with the Joffrey Ballet and Metropolitan Opera Ballet die of cancer at the age of 41. Large signature in blue ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. dated by him 25 October 1977 at upper right. Fine. With original transmittal envelope. Uncommon. .

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BARONDESS, Benjamin (1891-1960)

Typed Note Signed / Unsigned Typescript

This prominent New York attorney was a noted Lincoln scholar, author of the 1954 "Three Lincoln Masterpieces"; charter member and vice president of the noted Civil War Round Table of New York and namesake of the prestigious Benjamin Barondess Award for new Civil War titles. TNS, 1p, 8½" X 11", New York, NY, 1951 November 20. Addressed to CARL HAVERLIN (1899-1985), noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar, radio pioneer and president of Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI). Near fine. Referencing a Civil War Round Table event of the previous day, Barondess jokes, "Did you think you were going to escape thanks for your invitation to me, to be one of the panel, at the Gettysburg Address Seminar last night? If so, the error was profound." Boldly signed. Haverlin has scrawled the draft of a brief reply in bold pencil at upper left, as was his custom. Accompanied by a carbon copy typescript of the very talk Barondess had given at that seminar, 10pp (rectos only), 8½" X 11", n.p. 1951 November 19. Very good. Titled simply "BENJAMIN BARONDESS'S TALK," this double-spaced typescript on thin onion skin paper presents his overview of Lincoln's speech, its preparation and reception. The following year, an article by Barondess titled "The Gettysburg Address: Revealing facts about one of the 'Supreme Masterpieces of the English language'" was published in the Spring 1952 issue of "Autograph Collectors' Journal," and this is presumably the precursor of that article. An interesting and unusual pair for the Lincoln specialist. From the collection of noted Lincoln/Civil War scholar ARNOLD F. GATES (1914-93). .

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BARONDESS, Benjamin (1891-1960)

Typed Letter Signed

This prominent New York attorney was a noted Lincoln scholar, author of the 1954 "Three Lincoln Masterpieces"; charter member and vice president of the noted Civil War Round Table of New York and namesake of the prestigious Benjamin Barondess Award for new Civil War titles. TLS, 1p, 8½" X 11", New York, NY, 1958 May 5. Addressed to Arnold Gates (1914-93), noted Lincoln/Civil War scholar and fellow officer of the New York Civil War Round Table. Near fine. Superb content thanking Gates for the journal he put together for their Round Table -- in part: "I could not put it down until it was completely read, chewed and digested.. it is a tremendous tour de force you have done. The labor must have been vast. The coverage is simply encyclopedic... where do you get the time to be a one-armed paper-hanger, a cashier, a recorder, a secretary, and pater familias?" Goes on at length along these lines. Signed simply "Ben." Accompanied by an un-issued "Benjamin Barondess Award," faux parchment 11" X 8½". Fine. Printed "For an outstanding contribution to the field of Lincolniana" award established by the Round Table he served so well in the year of his death. .

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BARRACLOUGH, Geoffrey (1908-84)

Signature

The Mediaeval Empire" (1950) is among this British historian and educator's best-known works. Uncommon signature, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. 1979 May 23. Fine. With original envelope. .

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BARRETT, Charles "Red" (1915-90)

Signature

This pitcher debuted with the Cincinnati Reds, where he played until 1940 until joining the Boston Braves (1943-44, 1946-49) and the St. Louis Cardinals (1945-46); on August 10, 1944 he pitched the shortest night game in baseball history (58 pitches, 1 hour 15 minutes); in 1945 his earned run average was 3.00 and he was named to the AP National League All-Star team; and in 1948 he played in two World Series games. Full signature in blue ballpoint near the bottom of a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. n.y. [ca. 1970]. Near fine. .

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BARRY, Charles (1795-1860)

Autograph Letter Signed

English architect whose most renowned creation is the Houses of Parliament (Palace of Westminster), a massive project completed between 1840 and 1860. ALS, 2pp (recto and verso), 4½" X 7¼", Foley Place, London, 1841 May 5. Addressed to Mr. Eversfield. Very good. Mounting trace along leftmost ½" of first page, touching almost no text; couple of minor foxing spots. Interesting and cryptic financial matters: "I shall be glad to be informed when I may expect another remittance on account of the Sale of the Old Materials of [Bredperaton?] House and when it is likely you will forward to me a Marked Catalogue the Balance Sheet and the Balance.. I am not sure whether I acknowledged the receipt of the first remittance of L 800.." There was an auctioneer by the name of Eversfield active around this time in Kent County, but what Barry's connection may have been to an auction and what the "old Materials" may have been remains to be verified. Nicely penned in brown ink. A nice example. .

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BARRY, Patrick (1816-90)

Signature and Salutation

This Irish-born pioneer horticulturist and pomologist became owner of the largest nursery in the United States; he edited the influential "Genessee Farmer" (1844-52) and in 1851 published his important "Treatise on the Fruit Garden." Clipped "Sincerely yours / P. Barry" penned large and bold in brown ink, 3" X 1¼" (tipped to heavy card), n.p. n.y. Very good. An attractive example from this horticultural giant. .

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BARTELL, Dick (1907-95)

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The Pittsburgh Pirates star debuted in 1927. Bold signature in red ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. 1973 May 19. Fine. With original envelope. .

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BARTH, George B. "Bitt" (1897-1969)

Autograph Note Signed

This son of a West Point graduate U.S. Army general became-- a West Point graduate U.S. Army general! He served as Chief of Staff with the 90th Infantry Division in World War Two and as commanding officer of the 357th Infantry Regiment, earning a Distinguished Service Cross for "extraordinary heroism" at Normandy in 1944; in the Korean War he took part in the U.S.'s first battle in that conflict, the Battle of Osun, and was supposedly the first American general seen by reporters in the field. ANS, 1p, buff heavy stock 5½" X 3¼" postal card, n.p. n.y. [postal cancellation New York, NY, 28 November 1957]. Near fine. Printed response card from the New York Civil War Round Table for their 10 December meeting from officer Arnold F. Gates (1914-93), noted Lincoln/Civil War scholar. Barth crosses out the "will" attend line and pens boldly in black ink: "Dear Gates: Sorry to miss the meeting but a farewell party is being given for us here on Dec. 10. Please give my greetings to the membership. I have enjoyed being associated with the N.Y. Civil War R. Table Good bye" and nicely signed. Apparently Barth's retirement from the Army prompted this farewell from the Round Table. .

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BARTON, Derek (1918-98)

Signature

English organic chemist who shared the 1969 Nobel Price in chemistry for discovering and researching conformational analysis. Large, bold signature in black fineline, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. 1983 September 10. Fine. With original envelope. .

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BASS, Richard "Dick" (1912-89)

Signature

At age 33, this pitcher made baseball history when he became the oldest ever starting pitcher when he debuted with the Washington Senators in 1939; he also managed two minor league teams, coached a team to the World's Amateur Championship and managed the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. Full large signature in blue ballpoint, heavy stock lined 5" X 3" card, n.p. n.y. [ca. 1970]. Near fine. .

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BASSLER, Johnny (1895-1979)

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Catcher with the Cleveland Indians and Detroit Tigers, debuted in 1913. Bold signature in blue ballpoint, 5" X 3" card, n.p. n.d. Fine. Nice later life example. Rather scarce. .

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