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ANSEL ADAMS - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 09/22/1957 - HFSID 172476The American photographer signed this letter featuring a message about his continuing career and his new home Autograph Note Signed: "Ansel". 7¼x10½. One page letter. Letter dated September 22, 1957. Featuring letterhead from the Hawaiiana Hotel.
Sale Price $510.00
$600.00
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ANSEL ADAMS - TYPED NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 172493The nature photographer from San Francisco, California, signed this index card with a typed note Typed Note Signed: "Ansel". 5x3. One page. In Full: "Thanks for Release / What accommodations do you and your wife/prefer in Yosemite?".
Sale Price $270.00
$300.00
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ANSEL ADAMS - TYPED NOTE UNSIGNED CIRCA 1958 - HFSID 176721The San Francisco native typed this unsigned message and sent it to a friend Typed Note Unsigned: 5½x3¼. Dated circa 1958. Features Adams' personal letterhead from Yosemite National Park, California. In Full (with grammar mistakes): "Good to talk with you today.…"
Sale Price $270.00
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CHARLES AVERY AIKEN - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 02/28/1952 - HFSID 18385Short note written to an autograph hunter on an index card by painter Charles Avery Aiken in New York City in 1952 Autograph note signed "Charles A. Aiken". Black ink notations in top left corner in unknown hand. 5x3 card. With one of Aiken's address labels affixed to verso.
Sale Price $126.00
$140.00
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BOB ANGLUND - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 10/17/1981 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 270429ANS: "Bob & Joan" by Bob Anglund on verso of postcard. B/w, 6x4. Front pictures a reproduction of a drawing by Todd Emerson Anglund, the son of the illustrator.
Sale Price $126.00
$140.00
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LEON NIKOLAYEVICH BAKST - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 09/05/1916 - HFSID 174560Autograph Note in French, signed by him in Paris in 1916 Autograph Note signed (in French): "Le voici et avec/plaisir!/Leon Bakst/5 Sep 1916 Paris", 3¼x2¾. Translation: "Here it is, and with pleasure!…"
Sale Price $288.00
$320.00
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TOM BATIUK - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 01/14/1985 - HFSID 215372Cartoonist Tom Batiuk wrote this letter to a fan on Funky Winkerbean letterhead in 1985 Autograph letter signed "Tom Batiuk". 1 page, 8½x11, on Funky Winkerbean stationery. Jan. 14, 1985. In full: "Dear Selwyn, Thanks very much for your letter.…"
Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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DANIEL C. BEARD - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 1913 - HFSID 268157The founder of the Boy Scouts of America cheers Culver Academy, where his program began. Autograph Note signed: "Yea Culver!/Dan Beard/His [sketch of campfire in front of a tent] Mark/1913", 5¼x3. On sheet imprinted "Manhattan Limited/Pennsylvania Lines".
Sale Price $270.00
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DANIEL C. BEARD - THIRD PERSON TYPED NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 154903Third-Person Typed Note signed: "Dan Beard", 1p, 5¾x7¾. Flushing, L.I., New York, 1906 April 12. On his imprinted personal letterhead. In full: "Mr.…"
Sale Price $337.50
$375.00
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SIR CECIL W. BEATON - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 1972 - HFSID 253700The artist who moved to New York City from London to kick-start a fledgling photography career penned his signature and a short message Autograph Note signed: "Cecil Beaton", 5½x3¼ personalized postcard. London, 1972. In full: "You are a faithful friend.…"
Sale Price $432.00
$480.00
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KARL BENJAMIN - AUTOGRAPH NOTE UNSIGNED - HFSID 209203The artist pens a short note in response to a request for an autograph Autograph note, unsigned. 5x3. In full: "How on earth can somebody's autograph be of help to students?".
Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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THOMAS HART BENTON - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 08/07/1967 - HFSID 18348ANS: "Thomas H. Benton", 5½x2¼. Chilmark, Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, 1967 August 7. To William. In full: "I have no photos up here but here is the signature". Thomas Hart Benton (1889-1975), the grandnephew and namesake of Missouri's first U.S.
Sale Price $552.50
$650.00
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PETER BLANC - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 180961The sculptor penned his autograph and a message on the back of this black and white 3½x5½ image of him Autograph Note Signed: “Peter Blanc” in blue ink. 3½x5½. Image on verso b/w. Sent from the Elaine Benson Gallery in New York City, New York.
Sale Price $126.00
$140.00
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GUTZON BORGLUM - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 08/06/1923 - HFSID 16133The sculptor signed and dated this card from Washington, DC's Metropolitan Club with a small flower in 1923. This card was signed four years before he began designing Mount Rushmore National Monument Autograph Note Signed: "Aug.…"
Sale Price $595.00
$700.00
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MARGARET BOURKE-WHITE - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 25085She signs on the back of a form from Samuel Goldwyn Inc., Ltd. Autograph Note Signed: "To Don Levy/Sincerely,/Margaret Bourke-White", 8½x10¾ on the verso of a piece of paper from the Samuel Goldwyn Inc., Ltd. sound scene reports.
Sale Price $360.00
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JAMES BROOKS - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED CIRCA 1974 - HFSID 177456ANS: "James Brooks" on verso of picture postcard. Color, 6x4. In full: "Many thanks/for your kind/birthday/wishes". Addressed by Brooks to Mr. & Mrs Robert F. Allen, Jr., Lewiston, Maine. 8-cent Eisenhower stamp affixed, postmarked Riverhead, NY, October 27, 1974.
Sale Price $108.00
$120.00
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GLORIA CALAMAR - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 02/23/1985 - HFSID 180963Gloria Calamar writes note Autograph Note signed: "Gloria Calamar". 5¾x4¾. In full: "2/23/85 Don Glassinger, Enjoy!" Watercolorist Gloria Calamar (born 1921) produces The Traveling Artist, a series about a mature woman artist traveling alone, for ComTV.
Sale Price $90.00
$100.00
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MARC CHAGALL - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 1923 - HFSID 14244Artist Marc Chagall signed this b/w post card of himself "for long memory" in translated French to his wife Bella Rosenfeld from Paris in 1923. Autograph sentiment signed in translated French "To Bella/for long memory/Marc Chagall/Paris 1923". 1 page, 5¼x3½.
Sale Price $595.00
$700.00
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ROBERT W. CHAMBERS - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 02/04/1933 - HFSID 222127Handwritten note below a magazine photo of Chambers reading a book, signed the year he died Autograph Note signed: "For Mrs. Ellis D. Robb/Robert W. Chambers/Feb. 4th1933", 4x6 card, Magazine photo affixed at left edge. Robert W.
Sale Price $252.00
$280.00
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ROBERT W. CHAMBERS - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 04/09/1931 - HFSID 200588Handwritten note signed in New York City 2 years before his death, with an affixed picture of Chambers signing something Autograph Note signed: "To George Schrady Esq/with best wishes/Robert W. Chambers/N Y City April 9th 1931", 5x3. Magazine photo affixed at left edge. Robert W.
Sale Price $234.00
$260.00
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HOWARD CHANDLER CHRISTY - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 01/01/1920 - HFSID 250791(artist). ANS: "Howard Chandler Christy", 6½x9, 1936. "Loyalty To Parents-religious belief-To Country-friends To Ideals-work and stay on the track if you want to reach your destination". Lightly creased.
Sale Price $510.00
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BENJAMIN CONSTANT - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 04/12/1899 - HFSID 18435ANS: "Benjamin-Constant", ¾p, 4½x7. Paris, 1899 April 12. In French, not translated. Sends his autograph to an unnamed woman. French painter and printmaker Jean Joseph Benjamin-Constant (1845-1902) was known for his landscapes, historical paintings and oriental themes.
Sale Price $216.00
$240.00
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RALPH WOLFE COWAN - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 316873The famed painter of monarchs and celebrities congratulates someone for having "the first RWC on your continent". Autograph Note signed: "Ralph Wolfe Cowan", 5¾x4.
Sale Price $180.00
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BRIAN CRANE - AUTOGRAPH NOTE ON ORIGINAL ART SIGNED - HFSID 323196The "Pickles" cartoonist draws one of his characters, signs name in black ink Autograph note on original art signed: "To Carey Farrell/ May all your/ Pickles be sweet!/ Brian/ Crane" in black ink.
Sale Price $144.00
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BRIAN CRANE - AUTOGRAPH NOTE ON ORIGINAL ART SIGNED - HFSID 323221The cartoonist draws his character "Earl Pickle" for a fan. Autograph note on original art signed: "To Carey Farrell/all the best,/Brian/Crane" in black ink. Written next to original drawing of Crane's character Earl Pickles from his "Pickles" comic strip. Brian Crane (b.
Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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ROBERT BRUCE CRANE - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 03/06/1890 - HFSID 18421ALS: "Bruce Crane", 1p, 5x6¼. Milford, Connecticut, 1890 March 6. To Mr. Skinner. In full: "No, I don't feel bad over it - but never thought that the 'Eulogism' would see print - Yours with best wishes".
Sale Price $180.00
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GEORGE CRUIKSHANK - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 100127Handwritten note by the English illustrator Autograph Note signed: "I remain/dear Madam/yours truly/Geo. Cruikshank", 2½x1¾. Affixed to a larger sheet.
Sale Price $180.00
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LEONARD CRUNELLE JR. - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 06/01/1936 - HFSID 140269ANS: "Leonard Crunelle" in pencil, 4½x3 album leaf. No place, but probably Chicago, 1936 June 1. To unknown recipient. In full: "I appreciate your visit to the Studio." Signed just four months before Crunelle's mentor, sculptor Lorado Taft died on October 1, 1936.
Sale Price $72.00
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NICHOLAS DALLIS - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 10/10/1968 - HFSID 17838Inscribed signature on an album leaf which also bears a news photo of him Inscribed Signature: "Nick Dallis/Best wishes to a/fellow Detroiter!/Oct. 10, 1968", 6¾x9¼ album leaf.
Sale Price $81.00
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HOMER CALVIN DAVENPORT - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 200604Short note, asking to see someone, written by cartoonist Homer Calvin Davenport Autograph noted signed "I talk with you?/Yours/Homer Davenport". Black ink notations below signature, lead pencil notations above signature and purple ink notations on verso, all in unknown hand.
Sale Price $144.00
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