May 22-23, 2013 - New York, NY
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Collection - Hollywood Actors & Actresses Includes Signed B&W Photos of Jimmy Stewart (3 1/3 x 4), Kirk Douglas (3 ½ x 5 ½), Ernest Borgnine, Eddie Foy, John Forsythe (5x7), and B-Western star Monty Hale (5 x 3 ½); and 2 ½ x 4 B&W snapshots of Tyrone Powers, Cornel Wilde, Clifton Webb, Dana Andrews, Dan Daily, Mark Stevens; Betty Grable, Maureen O’Hara, Linda Darnell, Jeanne Crain, Anne Baxter, and June Haver. Generally Very Fine. [18] Est. 125-225
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Judaica: Goldsmid, Sir Isaac Lyon, Esq., 1st Baronet (1778-1859). English financier and one of the leading figures in the Jewish emancipation in the United Kingdom. Goldsmid began business in a firm brokering bullion to the Bank of England and the East India Company; in 1841, he became the first Jewish baronet. Autograph Letter Signed “Isaac L. Goldsmid”. Two and a quarter pages, St. Johns Lodge, Regents Park, 4 August (18)41. A personal message apparently to a colleague regarding earlier correspondence. Quarterfold, Fine. Est. 75-100
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Literature: Colette, Sidonie-Gabrielle. Writing under just her surname, this splendid and controversial French novelist, is best known perhaps for her novel “Gigi.” A member of the Belgian Royal Academy and president of the Académie Goncourt (she was also the first woman admitted), Colette was also a Chevalier and Grand Officer of the Legion d’honneur. Autograph Letter Signed “Colette de Jouvenel”. One page, 10 x 8 1/3. Colette’s brief missive in French reads: Sir, I find your letter upon returning from a short vacation. Would you like to come and see me at the Matin [newspaper’s offices]? I go there every day from 5 to 7 o’clock. Distinguished sentiments. Colette was married to Henri de JouveneI, editor of the newspaper “Le Matin” from 1912-1924. Quarter-folded, trace of mounting and pencil mark on back, otherwise Fine-About Very Fine Est. 250-500
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Literature: Grey, Zane Pearl. American writer known for his popular adventure novels and stories depicting an idealized American frontier, one of the first millionaire authors. His Riders of the Purple Sage has often been touted as an archetype of the Western genre. B&W Photo Signed “Zane Grey”. 6 ¼ x 8 ½. Accompanied by a four-page note card celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Zane Grey and Harper & Brothers, 1910-1930. Both Very Fine. [2] Est. 200-400
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Literature: Kipling, Joseph Rudyard. One of England’s most popular writers and Nobel Prize winner, known best for his enduring adventure yarns (often set in the British Raj - Kipling was born in Bombay) and children’s tales. Newspaper clip on his 66th birthday with Autograph. Clipping pasted on a single sheet of blue-lined paper, autograph above and dated in Kipling’s hand “June 13/30”. Fine. Est. 150-250
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Literature: Miller, Henry. American writer, literary innovator, painter, lover of Anaïs Nin, known for such works as Tropic of Cancer, Black Spring, Tropic of Capricorn and The Colossus of Maroussi. The candid sexuality found in Tropic of Cancer - with its resultant obscenity trials, and his later works, is often cited as responsible for the “free speech that we now take for granted in literature.” Autograph Document Signed “Henry Miller”. One page, 8 ½ x 11 typed “Universal Declaration of Human Rights,” Miller’s signature at upper left. Very Fine. Est. 75-150
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Medical: First Indiana Sanitary Fair. Oct 1864. U. S. Military Hospital. Nicely illustrated receipt for donation. Oval frame within a rectangular frame. Violet. VF. Est. 150-250
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Mexican Leaders, Mining: Diaz, José de la Cruz Porfirio (1830-1915). Accomplished Mexican general, fought in the Mexican War and the War of Reform; leader in the rebellion against the French intervention; President of Mexico (28 Nov.-6 Dec. 1876, 1877-1880, 1884-1911). His long presidency known as “paz porfiriana,” saw internal stability, modernization and economic growth; but his regime grew unpopular because of repression and political stagnation. Diaz fell from power during the Mexican Revolution. Autograph Document Signed with a flourish “Porfirio Diaz”. Two and a quarter pages, folio, with documentary stamps, Mexico, Feb. 12, 1908, title number 40167, printed and handwritten in a fine hand. Legal document for the Agencia de Minería en Ejulta’s formation of a copper mine “San Felipe” in the State of Oaxaca with title to six hectares in favor of “Señor J.F. Perry”. Diaz signs on the second page, along with the signatures of six other individuals on the second and final page. Some pinholes inside margin, age-toned, light fold wear, Fine. Accompanied by an illustration of Diaz, press mark. [2] Est. 150-200
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Music: Mercer, Johnny (1909-1976). American lyricist, songwriter and popular singer; co-founder of Capitol Records, winner of four academy awards; Mercer’s many hits include “Jeepers Creepers” (with Harry Warren), “You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby,” “That Old Black Magic” and “The GlowWorm” - `Shine little glow worm. Glitter glitter’. B&W Photo Signed “Johnny Mercer”. 8x10 publicity shot of Mercer relaxing on a couch dedicated to `Arnie Brein’ in Mercer’s strong hand. Very Fine. Est. 125-225
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