ATTENBOROUGH, Richard (1923-2014)

Inscribed Photograph Signed

This distinguished, knighted British actor has appeared in numerous fine films over the past half century -- "The Great Escape," "The Flight of the Phoenix" and "Jurassic Park" among them -- and has directed and produced others. Color IPS, 10" X 8", n.p. n.y. Fine. Matte finish lobby card for Attenborough's 1982 film "Gandhi," which he produced and directed, depicting a large open square with monument in background and limousine in foreground, Ben Kingsley as Gandhi climbing the steps at left foreground. In a light area at lower right, Attenborough signs large and bold in black fineline. Though Attenborough doesn't appear in this still scene, this film was one of his greatest successes, sweeping the Academy Awards that year and earning him an Oscar for best director. Most unusual. .

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Book number: 41050

Catalogue: Autographs

Keywords: Film & Theater

ATTENBOROUGH, Richard (1923-2014)

Inscribed Photograph Signed

This distinguished, knighted British actor has appeared in numerous fine films over the past half century -- "The Great Escape," "The Flight of the Phoenix" and "Jurassic Park" among them -- and has directed and produced others. IPS, glossy 3½" X 5½", n.p. 1974. Fine. Pensive sharp closeup of Attenborough with hand on chin, boldly inscribed and signed in bright blue fineline in a light area at bottom center: "Best wishes / Richard Attenborough / 74." A handsome example. With original envelope and unsigned transmittal typed note from secretary on his letterhead. .

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Book number: 45899

Catalogue: Autographs

Keywords: Film & Theater

BALLANTRAE OF AUCHAIRNE, Lord (Bernard Fergusson) (1911-80)

Signature

Governor general of New Zealand (1962-67). Handsome signature, dated 1972 April 10, on a special heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. Fine. With original envelope. .

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Book number: 19963

Catalogue: Autographs

Keywords: AUTOGRAPH, AUTOGRAPHS World Leaders & Statesmen

AUER, Mischa (1905-67)

Signed Play Program

My Man Godfrey" earned this Russian immigrant a 1936 Oscar nomination. Centerfold page of a Kingston, New York play program, 11½" X 8½", n.d. [late 1940s]. Very good. Announcement for the play "Twentieth Century," by Ben Hecht and Charles McArthur, listing the performers, the center text surrounded by local advertisements, signed twice in pencil by Auer. (The first signature he aborted, as the pencil dug into the paper.). .

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Book number: 15566

Catalogue: Autographs

Keywords: Film & Theater

AULT, Doug (1950-2004)

Signature

The year after his debut, this Toronto Blue Jay hit the first and second home runs in that teams first game. Handsome signature, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. 1977 May 1. Near fine. With original envelope. Choice -- signed less than one month after that memorable April 7th game against the Chicago White Sox. .

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Book number: 18980

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Keywords: Athletes

AUMONT, Jean-Pierre (1909-2001)

Signature

French film star and heartthrob. Full signature and date (1969 May 22) on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. [Chicago, IL]. Very good. With original envelope. Comes with a 1943 vintage 10" X 8" glossy photograph showing Aumont in "Assignment in Brittany. .

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Book number: 15567

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Keywords: Film & Theater

AUSTIN, Warren R. (1877-1962)

Signature / Unsigned Photograph

The first U.S. ambassador to the United Nations (1946-53) also served as U.S. senator from Vermont. Signed envelope bearing a five-cent "Toward United Nations" stamp, 6½" X 3½", n.p. n.d. Very good. Addressee's pencilled address erased, but ever-so-slightly visible. Handsome signature at upper left. Not a first day cover, but cancelled in New York on November 21, 1946. Accompanied by a superb original black-and-white glossy 1947 news agency photograph (International News Photo), 8½" X 6½". Original mimeographed newsprint text sheet present and tipped to verso (as issued). Titled "Joint Armed Services Committee Hears Warren Austin," this vintage image shows a jovial Austin half-length at center examining a document, a legislator at each side. Text reads in part, "Warren Austin, member of the U.N. Security Council, conferred with Senate and House Armed Services Committee members in a close door session and recommended enactment of universal military training legislation.." A choice and desireable vintage photograph, itself scarce -- and relevant to the autograph item it accompanies. .

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Book number: 27404

Catalogue: Autographs

Keywords: Government & Politics

AUTRY, Gene (1907-98)

Inscribed Photograph Signed

Known as "The Singing Cowboy," this Western star appeared in dozens of films between 1934 and 1954; turning his attention to baseball, he became successful owner of the California Angels. Color IPS, 8" X 10", n.p. n.d. [ca. 1960]. Very good. Small pinholes and light tape stain at each corner, else attractive overall. A superb, expertly hand-tinted head-and-shoulders portrait of a smiling young Autry in ten-gallon hat and elaborately embroidered Western shirt, inscribed large and bold in black fountain pen in a light area at upper right "To Donald Burnell / With best wishes / Gene Autry." Unusual in this hand-tinted format and exceptionally handsome. .

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Book number: 17556

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Keywords: Film & Theater

AUTRY, Gene (1907-98)

Inscribed Photograph Signed

Known as "The Singing Cowboy," this Western star appeared in dozens of films between 1934 and 1954; turning his attention to baseball, he became successful owner of the California Angels. IPS, 10" X 8", n.p. n.d. [ca. 1960]. Very good. Small pinholes and light tape stain at each corner, else attractive overall. Handsome glossy pose showing a seated Autry strumming his guitar in ten-gallon hat and typical Western garb, inscribed large and bold in black fountain pen in a light area at upper right "To Donald Burnell / With my best / wishes / Gene Autry." Ever-so-slight smudge to the "D" in "Donald." Quite attractive. .

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Book number: 17557

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Keywords: Film & Theater

AUTRY, Gene (1907-98)

Inscribed Photograph Signed

Known as "The Singing Cowboy," this Western star appeared in dozens of films between 1934 and 1954; turning his attention to baseball, he became successful owner of the California Angels. IPS, 3½" X 3½", n.p. n.d. [October 1955]. Very good. Light tape stain at each corner. Original, one-of-a-kind black-and-white snapshot of Autry in full cowboy regalia signing an autograph, surrounded by a couple of fans. At the bottom, in bold black fountain pen, he inscribes and signs: "To Donald / With My best / wishes / Gene Autry." The ink skips a bit on the "ld" in "Donald" and the "st" in "best," and one tape stain imposes partly on the "G" in "Gene." Overall, still an attractive example on a unique image. Likely taken at the Coliseum in Chicago. .

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Book number: 25810

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AUTRY, Gene (1907-98)

Program with Signature

Known as "The Singing Cowboy," this Western star appeared in dozens of films between 1934 and 1954; turning his attention to baseball, he became successful owner of the California Angels. Printed color program, 4to (8½" X 11"), (12pp), n.p. n.y. Good plus. Edgeworn and either misnumbered (printed page 10 followed by printed page 15 as inside rear wrapper, though nothing appears removed). "Souvenir Program" (front wrapper title) of "The Gene Autry Show.. Featuring Gail Davis TV's Annie Oakley" (title page), undated but late 1950s vintage. Numerous illustrations. Heavy stock color front wrapper features, within decorative border, a closeup of Autry in Western garb smiling above his horse's decorative saddle where his hands (one clutching a lariat) rest. At lower left of this image is a facsimile signature of Autry -- almost side by side with this, at lower right of this image, an irregularly-clipped slip (roughly 3¼" X 1¼") bearing his actual signature in blue ballpoint has been neatly affixed. Several small tape stains at margins. Signature undated, but circa 1960. Once Gail Davis's syndicated "Annie Oakley" series (1854-57) came off the air, she toured with Autry in his traveling rodeo for several years. Despite mild wear both to program and signature, an appealing and very displayable image. .

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Book number: 44408

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Keywords: Film & Theater

BABICH, John C. (1913-2001)

Signature

This pitcher debuted with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1934, retiring from the Philadelphia Athletics in 1941. Bold signature in black fineline, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. n.y. Very good. Minor age toning. .

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Book number: 19708

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Keywords: Athletes

BACHE, Alexander D. (1806-67)

Autograph Note Signed

This notable scientist, physicist and engineer created important surveying maps and greatly advanced the scientific standing of the United States Coast Survey, which he served as superintendent (1843-67); he also served as first president (1863-67) of the influential National Academy of Sciences. ANS, 1p, 5" X 8", Coast Survey Office, 14 June [?] 1856. Addressed to Lieutenant J.M. Gillis. Very good. Mild show-through along three sides (not affecting text) from mounting traces on verso. Boldly penned in black ink in his small, challenging script, Bache notes that "Capt. Palmer who is now in charge of the Coast Survey office in Capt. Bonham's absence is very anxious to have a copy of your report & if you have one to spare, you would ship one by sending it to him." James Melville Gilliss (1811-65) was an astronomer and is remembered for founding the U.S. Naval Observatory in 1842 as well as for the 6-volume treatise, the United States Astronomical Expedition to the Southern Hemisphere, published between 1855 and 1896. Gilliss headed the naval astronomical expedition to Chile (1859-52) whose goal was to chart critical astronomical observations and also data on earthquakes, geography, the Earth's magnetic field, and even politics and natural science. It's quite likely that Bache is requesting Gilliss to send a copy of the first volume of this influential set to Capt. Palmer (1809-62, friend of Bache's and his West Point roommate as well as topographic engineer with the Coast Survey). A choice little letter with nice associations. .

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Book number: 49457

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Keywords: Science & Medicine

BACHKE, Halvard H. (?-1948)

Typed Note Signed

This Norwegian minister served at the Norwegian Legation to the United States in the 1930s. TNS, 1p, 8¼" X 11", Washington, DC, 8 February 1934. Addressed to Arnold F. Gates (1914-93, noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar). Very good. Lightly age toned. On "Kgl. Norsk Legasjon" letterhead, the diplomat pleases an admirer by "sending you my autograph which please find below. .

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Book number: 41432

Catalogue: Autographs

Keywords: World Leaders & Statesmen

BAER, Max (1909-59)

Inscribed Photograph Signed

Heavyweight boxing champion and father of actor Max "Jethro" Baer Jr. Uncommon IPS, heavy stock 4½" X 6", n.p. 1959. Very good. Printed promotional photograph, a handsome suit-and-tie closeup portrait. Boldly inscribed shortly before his death "To / Rollie / my old pal -- / your friend -- / Max Baer / 1959." Fairly scarce. .

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Book number: 16437

Catalogue: Autographs

Keywords: Athletes