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GEORGE ADE - INSCRIBED PICTURE POSTCARD SIGNED 12/04/1942 - HFSID 190155Post card photograph inscribed and signed by George Ade, stating, "To/Seymour J. Winnefrey./Best wishes,/George Ade./Decr 4th - 1942". Signed two years after his last book publication, Ade is recognized as a prominent American humorist and playwright.
Price: $360.00
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JAMES LANE ALLEN - POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 297627Postcard signed "Sincerely Yours/James Lane Allen" by author James Lane Allen. Postmarked from Washington, D.C., on January 14, 1905, it features an image of the Library of Congress and relates to his literary contributions.
Sale Price $150.00
$180.00
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MARGARET ELEANOR ATWOOD - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 225897Postcard signed "Margaret Atwood" in blue ink, depicting Margaret Atwood in New York, wearing a coat and hat. The photograph is by Jill Krementz, with copyright by Jill Krementz and Fotofolio.
Sale Price $165.00
$200.00
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RUBY M. AYRES - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 101459Photograph of English novelist Ruby M. Ayres, showing her in a half view with arms crossed, signed with the inscription "Ruby M. Ayres". Known for her romantic novels and adaptations for films, she wrote Richard Chatterton, V. C. and produced the play Silver Wedding.
Price: $280.00
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GLENN BALCH - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 180157Postcard signed: “Glenn Balch” in blue ink, displaying a black and white photograph of Balch with his family. The verso lists some of his notable publications. Balch was an American author and military veteran, active from 1942 to 1963.
Sale Price $150.00
$180.00
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FAITH BALDWIN - AUTOGRAPH POST CARD SIGNED 08/07/1953 - HFSID 297526Autograph letter signed by Faith Baldwin as "FBC", addressed to John Fischbach, discussing her husband Hugh's serious illness and recent surgery. The postcard includes her signature as "Mrs. Hugh Cuthrell" and expresses personal sentiments regarding their situation.
Price: $280.00
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FAITH BALDWIN - AUTOGRAPH POST CARD SIGNED 12/19/1965 - HFSID 297527Handwritten letter on a personalized postcard signed by Faith Baldwin as "FB" on December 19, 1965. Addressed to Mr. and Mrs. John Fischbach, the letter expresses thanks and wishes a happy sentiment. Baldwin authored over 85 books, primarily for female audiences.
Price: $200.00
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FREDERIC BANCROFT - POST CARD SIGNED 05/25/1900 - HFSID 273065Postcard signed "Sincerely yours,/Frederic Bancroft/Paris, May 25, 1900", addressed to "[M]r Wm H. Fry, Harrisburg, Penn, Etats Unis". Includes a magazine photograph affixed to the signature side, with an imprinted signature. Postmarked in Paris and Harrisburg.
Price: $160.00
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ELLIN (MRS. IRVING) BERLIN - AUTOGRAPH POST CARD SIGNED 01/25/1955 - HFSID 31952Postcard signed by Ellin Berlin, the wife of songwriter Irving Berlin, features a handwritten note dated January 25, 1955, expressing gratitude. Signed in blue ink, it addresses Louis and mentions a piece titled Linda B. & Gloria S.
Price: $200.00
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BJORNSTJERNE BJORNSON - AUTOGRAPH POST CARD SIGNED 11/20/1894 - HFSID 16263Handwritten note signed by Bjornstjerne Bjornson to photographer Alfred Stieglitz, dated November 20, 1894, discussing translations of the German fairy tale "Hulda." Addressed in German, the note reflects Bjornson's literary connections.
Price: $440.00
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RAY BRADBURY - AUTOGRAPH POST CARD SIGNED 04/26/1970 - HFSID 131819Postcard signed: "Ray Bradbury/April 26" on verso, addressed to "Doug Voegler/Delta Sigma Phi/1630 'Que' St./Lincoln, Neb./68508". Includes personal message: "Doug!/Best In Apollo/Year One!/From". Sent from Los Angeles, California, on April 26, 1970.
Sale Price $175.00
$220.00
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PEARL S. BUCK - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 32916Postcard photo of Alfred Nobel, signed by Nobel Laureate Pearl S. Buck in blue ink. Accompanied by four 5¢ Buck sheet stamps. Postmarked in Stockholm, Sweden, with one red-and-white Swedish stamp affixed.
Price: $280.00
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JAMES DICKEY - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 224281Postcard photograph signed: "James/Dickey", depicting James Dickey seated with writing tools. Known for his poetry and the novel Deliverance, Dickey served as Poet Laureate and wrote the screenplay for the Oscar-nominated film adaptation.
Sale Price $225.00
$280.00
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MAX EASTMAN - AUTOGRAPH POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 224647Postcard signed "Max" in pencil, handwritten by Max Eastman in 1957. Addressed to John Black, it expresses his feelings of being "sad and preoccupied." The postcard is imprinted with Eastman's address from Chilmark, Massachusetts.
Price: $120.00
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ARTHUR HAILEY - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 23212Picture post card of author Arthur Hailey, featuring him in a sweater and checked shirt while holding glasses. Signed in blue ink with a smiley as "Arthur Hailey/[smiley]". Hailey is known for bestsellers like Hotel and Airport.
Price: $200.00
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JOHN HERSEY - AUTOGRAPH POST CARD SIGNED CIRCA 1975 - HFSID 23240Autograph note signed by John Hersey on a postcard, agreeing to inscribe books. Dated April 1975 and postmarked from New Haven, Connecticut, the note is addressed to Tom Mahoney and includes a personal message regarding sending books for signing.
Price: $220.00
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JOHN HERSEY - AUTOGRAPH POST CARD SIGNED CIRCA 1976 - HFSID 23239Note signed by John Hersey, agreeing to a project, is sent on a postcard postmarked June 19, 1976. Addressed to "Tom Mahoney," the note expresses willingness to participate. Hersey is known for works like Hiroshima and A Bell for Adano.
Sale Price $150.00
$180.00
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FANNIE HURST - AUTOGRAPH POST CARD UNSIGNED - HFSID 222249Postcard unsigned from author Fannie Hurst's personalized stationery, containing a Christmas greeting and a red ink rose. Addressed to Miss Gladys Cook of New York City, it includes an autograph message in red ink reading, "Merrie Christmas/[rose]".
Sale Price $165.00
$200.00
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FANNIE HURST - AUTOGRAPH POST CARD UNSIGNED - HFSID 225869Postcard unsigned from author Fannie Hurst, dated December 18, 1952, includes her "Holiday and Every Day Good Wishes!" message in red ink, adorned with a rose and small critter. Addressed to Miss Gladys Cook in New York City.
Sale Price $165.00
$200.00
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EDWARD JABLONSKI - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 28690Postcard photograph of American author Edward Jablonski, signed with "All best/wishes/Edward Jablonski" in blue felt tip. Jablonski is known for his works on World War II aviation, including The Great War and Flying Fortress.
Sale Price $150.00
$180.00
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SELMA LAGERLOF - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 15374Postcard photograph signed: "Selma Lagerlof". Includes an ink note on the verso stating it was received from Sweden on 8-24-37. Selma Lagerlöf, a Nobel Prize-winning author, is known for her work Gösta Berlings Saga, published in 1891.
Price: $400.00
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OLIVER W. LARKIN - POST CARD SIGNED 1954 - HFSID 18738Postcard signed: "Oliver W. Larkin", featuring an ink signature by Oliver W. Larkin, a Pulitzer Prize-winning art historian. The postcard is addressed to Roy Pitts in Anniston, Alabama, with additional pencil notes and ink stamps on the verso.
Price: $200.00
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WASSILY LEONTIEF - POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 201804Postcard signed by Wassily Leontief, reading "Best wishes!/Wassily Leontief". It includes a stamped address, an ink note on the verso, and is postmarked November 9, 1973. Leontief won the Nobel Prize in economics in 1973 for his input-output technique.
Price: $90.00
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IVOR NOVELLO - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 31558Picture postcard signed by Ivor Novello, showing him in a suit and tie. Signed with the text "Ivor Novello", it includes a caption at the bottom. Novello was a Welsh actor, composer, and playwright known for his stage work and wartime songs.
Price: $320.00
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IVOR NOVELLO - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 145437Postcard signed by Ivor Novello shows him in a suit and tie, looking to the right. The signature reads, "All good wishes/Ivor Novello". Novello was a Welsh actor and composer known for his stage work and patriotic songs.
Price: $320.00
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IVOR NOVELLO - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 159272Picture postcard signed by Ivor Novello, featuring a black and white image of him in a suit and tie. It includes the inscription "Yours Ever/Ivor Novello". Novello was a Welsh actor, composer, and playwright, known for his stage work and songs.
Sale Price $250.00
$320.00
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WILLIAM MACLEOD RAINE - AUTOGRAPH NOTE ON PICTURE POSTCARD SIGNED 1924 - HFSID 341375Note. Signed, handwritten note from William MacLeod Raine on a black and white picture postcard, wishing luck to a friend. The note includes the message, "Dear Mr. Bohrer: From the roof of the Continental. I wish you all the luck in the world. Sincerely".
Price: $260.00
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ROBERT "BELIEVE IT OR NOT!" RIPLEY - INSCRIBED PICTURE POSTCARD SIGNED - HFSID 140405Postcard of Robert Ripley drawing on paper, inscribed and signed: "Good Wishes/To/Jack Barry/Ripley-/'Believe It/or Not'". From 1918 to 1949, Ripley collected oddities for his newspaper column and radio show "Believe It or Not!"
Price: $300.00
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ROBERT "BELIEVE IT OR NOT!" RIPLEY - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 177461Picture postcard of Robert Ripley drawing on paper, signed "Ripley-". Highlighting his travels and work for Believe It or Not!, Ripley produced feature cartoons for 31 years, visiting 198 countries to gather strange facts and oddities.
Sale Price $245.00
$300.00
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GERALDO RIVERA - INSCRIBED PICTURE POSTCARD SIGNED CIRCA 1975 - HFSID 174059Picture postcard inscribed by Geraldo Rivera reads, "to Eddie + Betty/ Geraldo/ Rivera", signed in black felt tip. Addressed to Eddie + Betty Sousa/ 27914 Capetown Ave/ Hayward, California/ 94575. Postmarked New York, November 6, 1975.
Sale Price $105.00
$120.00