BAGNOLD, Enid (1889-1981)

Signature

The British novelist's novel "National Velvet" (1935) was turned into the popular 1944 film. Uncommon signature and date (1977 March 18), heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. Fine. With original envelope. .

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Book number: 20922

Catalogue: Autographs

Keywords: Authors

BAILEY, Pearl (1918-90)

Photograph Signed

Star of stage musicals such as "Hello, Dolly," this entertainer appeared in a handful of films such as "Carmen Jones," "St. Louis Blues" and "Porgy and Bess." PS, 5½" X 3½", n.p. n.y. Fine. Depicts Bailey in later years in gown and mortarboard on a graduation platform, clutching a scroll -- presumably on honorary degree -- smiling and receiving applause. Boldly signed "Love / Pearl Bailey" in black fineline at upper left. .

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Book number: 23051

Catalogue: Autographs

Keywords: Film & Theater

BAILEY, Worth (?-?)

Signed Postal Cover / Autograph Letter Signed

Noted Virginia artist-historian often associated with Mount Vernon and designer of the 1949 U.S. air mail stamp celebrating Alexandria's 200th birthday. Signed Postal Cover, 6½" X 3½", n.p. n.y. Single 6-cent "Alexandria, Virginia, Bicentennial" stamp at upper right. Fine. NOT a First Day Cover. At lower left, in bold black ink, Bailey signs. Accompanied by an ALS, 1p, 8½" X 11", Alexandria, Virginia, 1970 February 14. Addressed to Paul Johnston. Near fine. Good content concerning this stamp, reading in part: "One might safely say that the concept and substance of the stamp was a case of design by committee; that it had something to say, however, is gratifying in the way you are using graphic materials to illuminate American history. Both buildings, I am happy to report, still survive despite a brush with urban renewal.." With original envelope. Nifty bit of postal history. .

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Book number: 25520

Catalogue: Autographs

Keywords: Art & Architecture

BAILEY, Vernon Howe (1874-1953)

Signed Leaflet

This American artist was an illustrator for "Harper's Weekly" and other publications and also illustrated many books, but is best known for drawings and painting of American and European street scenes -- cityscapes, buildings. Signed leaflet, heavy buff stock 6" X 9", 4pp, n.p. n.y. Fine. Reproduction of Bailey's lithograph of St. Paul's Chapel, with printed caption beneath "Columbia University / in the City of New York / on the / New York Central." Just below the image the artist boldly inscribes "To Arnold Gates" and signs in full in black ink. Inner pages (2 and 3) blank, and fourth page features two columns of text about Columbia University (front and rear pages thus display nicely side by side). No publisher or year noted, but likely of 1930s vintage and presumably a New York Central marketing piece. Arnold F. Gates (1914-93) became a noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. .

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Book number: 40773

Catalogue: Autographs

Keywords: Art & Architecture

BAILEY, Vernon Howe (1874-1953)

Signed Leaflet

This American artist was an illustrator for "Harper's Weekly" and other publications and also illustrated many books, but is best known for drawings and painting of American and European street scenes -- cityscapes, buildings. Signed leaflet, heavy buff stock 6" X 9", 4pp, n.p. n.y. Fine. Superb reproduction entirely in brown ink of Bailey's lithograph of the Flora Stone Mather Memorial Building, captioned beneath "Western Reserve University at Cleveland, Ohio on the New York Central." Below the image the artist boldly inscribes and signs "To Arnold Gates / Vernon Howe Bailey" in black ink. Inner pages (2 and 3) are blank, thus the front and rear display nicely side by side. Two-column rear leaf features images and basic text about Western Reserve University. No publisher or year noted, but likely of 1930s vintage and presumably a New York Central marketing piece. Arnold F. Gates (1914-93) became a noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar. .

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Book number: 47669

Catalogue: Autographs

Keywords: Art & Architecture

BAIN, H. Foster (1871-1948)

Autograph Letter Signed

The internationally renowned geologist and mining engineer authored numerous books ("Alaska's Minerals as a Basis for Industry," "More Recent Cyanide Practice," "Ores & Industry in the Far East"); he served as first chief of the Illinois State Geological Survey and as director of the United States Bureau of Mines. ALS, 1p, 8½" X 11", Columbus, OH, 1944 March 28. Addressed to J. Robert Van Pelt of the American Institute of Mining Engineers. Near fine. Smudge at upper right corner (not affecting text). On letterhead of "Battelle Memorial Institute," Bain arranges a date "to meet with the Chicago section once more.. In these war times it is not always possible to keep appointments made so far ahead.. As for title for the talk, how would this do? 'The Place of Philippine Mines in the Far Eastern Future' or 'Ores and Industry in the Philippines' or 'One Mining Man's experiences in the Philippines in War time'.." Bold and attractive. It was while in the Philippines that Bain died. A handsome example. .

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Book number: 20891

Catalogue: Autographs

Keywords: Science & Medicine

BAIN, Conrad (1923-2013)

Signature / Unsigned Photograph

This Canadian-born actor of stage and screen is best remembered as Bea Arthur's nemesis on television's "Maude" (1972-78) and as beloved father figure Philip Drummond on "Diff'rent Strokes" (1978-86). Bold large signature in black fineline, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. n.y. Fine. Accompanied by a glossy 8" X 10" "Diff'rent Strokes" cast, a formal "wedding photo" from the 1984 season showing Bain and his two adopted boys in tuxedoes, his daughter in formal gown, bride Dixie Carter clutching wedding bouquet and her son also in tuxedo. Fine. A fun pair. .

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Book number: 36444

Catalogue: Autographs

Keywords: Film & Theater

BAKER, Gene (1925-99)

Signature

Together with Ernie Banks, this infielder broke the Chicago Cubs color barrier in 1953; from 1957 to 1961 he played with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Bold signature in black ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. 1974 May 13. Fine. With original envelope, signed again and partly addressed by Baker. .

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Book number: 19841

Catalogue: Autographs

Keywords: Athletes

BAKER, Newton D. (1871-1937)

Signature

This attorney and Democratic politician served as Cleveland mayor (1912-15) but most importantly as President Woodrow Wilson's influential Secretary of War (1916-21) during the tumultuous World War One years. Bold "Cordially yours, / Newton D. Baker" in black ink on a 6¼" X 3½" sheet, n.p. n.y. Fine. .

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Book number: 40856

Catalogue: Autographs

Keywords: Government & Politics Military

BAKER, Robert R. (?-?)

Signed Postal Cover

This American commercial artist (art director, New York's Kenyon & Eckhart Advertising Agency) designed, among other things, the 1959 eight-cent "World Peace Through World Trade" U.S. stamp. Signed Postal Cover, 6½" X 3½", n.p. n.y. Single mint 8-cent "World Peace Through World Trade" stamp at upper right. Fine. NOT a First Day Cover. At lower left, in brown fineline the same color as the stamp itself, Baker signs in full, large and bold. Unusual. .

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Book number: 25519

Catalogue: Autographs

Keywords: Art & Architecture

BAKER, Newton D. (1871-1937)

Typed Note Signed

This attorney and Democratic politician served as Cleveland mayor (1912-15) but most importantly as President Woodrow Wilson's influential Secretary of War (1916-21) during the tumultuous World War One years. TNS, 1p, 8" X 10¼", Washington, DC, 30 April 1920. Addressed to Joseph Cummings Chase (1891-1954). Very good. Lightly age toned, with original folds. On "War Department" letterhead, Baker thanks this noted artist for "the copy of 'Soldiers All,' and keenly appreciate your kindness in sending it to me. It is a book which I shall treasure very highly and there will be many happy days when I shall refer to it and recall the friendships and stirring efforts of those whom you have so happily preserved for us.." Boldly signed with his usual diminutive signature. Chase had been commissioned by the A.E.F. to paint portraits of commanding generals and hero doughboys, and these were published in the 1920 book "Soldiers All: Portraits and Sketches of the Men of the A.E.F." (New York: George H. Doran Company). .

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Book number: 40802

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Keywords: Government & Politics Military

BAKER, Newton D. (1871-1937)

Typed Document Signed

This attorney and Democratic politician served as Cleveland mayor (1912-15) but most importantly as President Woodrow Wilson's influential Secretary of War (1916-21) during the tumultuous World War One years. TDS (mimeograph), 6pp (rectos only), 8½" X 11", n.p. n.y. Very good. Lightly age toned; two original horizontal fold lines (not weakened); staple holes at upper left. Untitled typescript of a speech given by Baker, the first couple of lines reading simply: "THE HONORABLE NEWTON D. BAKER: Miss DeYoung, Senator Nye, Mr. Thomas, Ladies and Gentlemen: I think it is fair to say that the most profound preoccupation of the mind of America at this moment is the question of the preservation of peace.." At top of this first leaf, Baker pens "Stenographic Report" at upper right in black ink. Baker gives a lengthy, thoughtful elaboration on the difficulty but necessity of maintaining worldwide peace in the face of "a new triumvirate -- Hitler, Trotzky and Japan," offering numerous historical allusions one would expect from a former Secretary of War. He stands up for the League of Nations, as he always did. We date this speech at mid-1930s, which is perhaps affirmed in the April 5, 1935 issue of "Spotlight," a publication of "Students of the Women's Division of Brooklyn College of the College of the City of New York," which reports that "Newton D. Baker has accepted an invitation to speak at an anti-war demonstration on October 4 at the University of .Minnesota" -- perhaps this is that very speech, though this is uncertain. After the speech's close on page six, Baker signs boldly in full. A quite unusual item, probably produced in an exceedingly small quantity and this probably the sole signed copy. .

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Book number: 47666

Catalogue: Autographs

Keywords: Government & Politics Military

BALL, Robert S. (1840-1913)

Autograph Note Signed

Sir Robert was an Irish astronomer whose lectures, articles and books such as "The Story of the Heavens" (1885), "The Story of the Sun" (1893) and "The Great Astronomers" (1895) popularized this science; he served as Royal Astronomer of Ireland from 1874 to 1892. ANS, 6¼" X 4" (lettersheet), n.p. n.y. Near fine. Faintly age toned. Below a large and bold full signature at top, he adds: "With many thanks for / your very kind words / RSB / And the shamrock!!" A charming piece, both signed and initialed. Rather uncommon. .

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Book number: 49453

Catalogue: Autographs

Keywords: Science & Medicine

BALLARD, Michael (1942-91)

Signature

This popular dancer with the Murray Louis Company and Alwin Nikolais Company in the '70s and '80s died at a young age from AIDS. Bold attractive signature in black fineline, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. 1982 November 16. Fine. With original envelope. A lovely example. .

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Book number: 29034

Catalogue: Autographs

Keywords: Dance

BALLEW, Smith (1902-84)

Signature

One of Hollywood's first singing cowboys, a major Western star in such 1930s films as "Roll Along Cowboy" and "Hawaiian Buckaroo." Handsome signature and sentiment, dated 1973 December 13, on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p. Fine. With original envelope. .

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Book number: 18908

Catalogue: Autographs

Keywords: Film & Theater