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BESS ABELL Note on White House memo sheet from Lady Bird Johnson's Social Secretary Autograph Note signed: "Bess", 1 page, 4x5¼. To "Barbara" [Norton], in full: "Look what happened when I finally cleaned out my desk drawer!" Bess Clements Abell (b.Sale Price $72.00
$80.00
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BESS ABELL She writes while accompanying Lady Bird Johnson on a campaign swing through the South, one month before LBJ's landslide re-election victory. Autograph Note signed: "Bess", 6x4¼ Written on verso of a special postcard illustrating the route of "The Lady Bird Special," a 1964 campaign tour of Southern states.Sale Price $72.00
$80.00
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GEORGE D. AIKEN Senator of Vermont responds to a request to autograph a picture Typed Letter signed: "Geo D Aiken", 1p. 8x10½, Washington, D.C., 1974 October 24, to Mr. J. L. Pruett, Clute, Texas. In full: "Dear Mr. Pruitt: Your letter of October 17th is at hand.Sale Price $108.00
$120.00
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W. HARRISON AINSWORTHHe pens this autograph note asking for Mr. Hicks to visit as soon as possible Autograph Note signed: "W Harrison Ainsworth", 4½x4 attached to 5x4½ (two surfaces). In full: "My dear sir, I will thank you to step over to me here as soon as you can.Sale Price $234.00
$260.00
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WILLIAM HARRISON AINSWORTH William Harrison Ainsworth sends a third person autograph note agreeing to a dinner date. Third Person Autograph Note Signed: "Mr. Harrison Ainsworth" in text, 1p, 4½x7. Printed letterhead with Latin motto "Vi et Virtute". Kemp Town, Brighton, 1863 May 19. In full: "Mr.Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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ROBERT O. ANDERSON The oil refinery and land owner signs his name on this card Autograph note signed: "H.J.L.-/with best wishes/Robert O. Anderson/Xmas 1982" in black ink. 5x3. With envelope postmarked Los Angeles, California, December 14, 1982. 20c stamp affixed. Chicago-born Robert O.Sale Price $126.00
$140.00
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BOB ANSETT Handwritten note by the Australian entrepreneur, accompanied by an unsigned color photo Autograph Note signed: "Henry/Very Best Wishes/Regards/Bob Ansett", 6¼x9. Accompanied by unsigned photo (Color, 4x4½). Robert Graham Ansett(b.Sale Price $81.00
$90.00
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KENNETH J. ARROWThe 1972 Nobel Prize winner in Economics penned a note for a fan on this 5x3 card Autograph Note Signed: "With my very best wishes/ to Bruce Weiss/ Kenneth J. Arrow", 5x3 index card. American economist Kenneth J.Sale Price $81.00
$90.00
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EDGAR STIRLING AUCHINCLOSS, JR. His handwritten response to questions about the birth of his son and namesake Autograph Note signed: "Edgar Stirling Auchincloss, Jr.", "Edgar", 1 page, 8x10. Keewaydin, Darien, Connecticut, June 9, 1909.Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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ROBERT BADEN-POWELL The Lieutenant-General who is credited as the founder of the Boy Scouts pens this kind note thanking for a poster, signed in iron gall ink Autograph Note Signed: "Robert BadenPowell" in iron gall ink. 1 page. 8x5. Date: May 30, 1925Sale Price $337.50
$375.00
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BENNY BAKER He sends a note for "Good Luck" to a fan Autograph note signed: "To/Kayo/Good luck/Sincerely/Benny Baker", 4½x3 card. Magazine photograph, b/w, 1x1, affixed at upper left corner. Stage, screen and television actorSale Price $180.00
$200.00
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P. T. BARNUM A note from Barnum, sending a check to Messers Roberts & Garfield Autograph Note signed: "P. T. Barnum", 1p, 7¼x4½. No place, 1850 November 26. To "Messers Roberts & Garfield", in full: "Enclosed is my check [item not included]. My agent Mr.Sale Price $850.00
$1,000.00
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CHUCK BARRISA note from The Gong Show host to comedienne Phyllis Diller, wishing her a Happy New Year Autograph note signed: "Love/ Chuck", 1 page, 6¼x6½. No place, no date. On sheet imprinted with his name to comedienne Phyllis Diller.In full: "Happy New Year To You Too, Phyllis.Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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DORIS BARRY, CO-SIGNED BY: LARRY ALDRICH The ballet manager signs this paper in blue ink, along with the fashion designer Autograph note signed: "Doris Barry" and "Larry Aldrich" with the note: "Hope I can be present at the/Eighty fifth Birthday [illegible]/"in blue ink. One other signature, unidentifiable. 9½x5½.Sale Price $126.00
$140.00
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SIR CECIL BEATONThe 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.Sale Price $432.00
$480.00
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ÉDOUARD BELINThe French inventor pens a letter to an admirer below a printed 5¼x3½ photo of his Belinògraph Autograph Letter signed: “Edouard/Belin”, in black ink, 1p, 5¼x8¼. Paris, 1927 September 6.Sale Price $1,530.00
$1,800.00
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PARK BENJAMIN SR. The New York newspaper editor and accomplished poet sends a quick note to an admirer, signs name in black ink Autograph note signed: "Park Benjamin" in black ink. 1 page, 7¼x9½. Addressed on verso to Wolcott, Huntington Esq. March 26, 1948.Sale Price $252.00
$280.00
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LLOYD M. BENTSEN, JR. Typed note on United States Senate stationery signed by Lloyd M. Bentsen, Jr, U. S. Senator and Representative from Texas. Accompanied by an unsigned b/w headshot of Bentsen. Typed note signed "Lloyd Bentsen" as United States Senator in blue ink. 1 page, 5¼x8, on United States Senate stationery.Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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HERBERT BERGHOF The actor signs a letter to Daniel Blum, Founder of Theatre World, informing him of an incorrect birthdate in his latest publication Autograph note signed: "Herbert Berghof", in black ink, 1 page, 7¼x10¼. New York City, New York. In full: "Dear Mr.Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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NICHOLAS BIDDLE. Promissory Note signed: "N Biddle" as President of the Bank of the United States, 9¼x4¼. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1837 February 20, No. 1440. Partly printed on thick paper.Sale Price $595.00
$700.00
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INLAND STEEL COMPANY: JOSEPH L. BLOCK. TLS: "Joseph L. Block" as Chairman of Inland Steel Company, 1p, 8x10. Chicago, Illinois, 1963 October 31. On Inland Steel Company letterhead to Barbara L. Stephens of Los Angeles.Sale Price $90.00
$100.00
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ARTHUR BOTTOMLEY British Member of Parliament signs his name in blue ink Typed note signed: "Arthur Bottomley" in blue ink. 1 page, 6x8½. Written on personal House of Commons letterhead. London, England. March 1, 1976. In full: "Dear Mr.Sale Price $72.00
$80.00
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ARTHUR BOURCHIER Actor Arthur Bourchier signed this letter, typed at London's Globe Theatre in 1910, to thank a fan for writing him a letter. Typed letter signed "Arthur Bourchier". Pencil notations in top left corner. 1 page, 7¾x9¾, thin paper. Globe Theatre, London, England, March 4, 1910.Sale Price $252.00
$280.00
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WILLIAM BOYD and BILLY ECKSTINE Album leaf signed "Hoppy" by William Boyd, best known for playing Hopalong Cassidy, and singer Billy Eskstine Autograph Note signed: "To Pamela/Good Luck/Hoppy" and, on verso, "Billy Eckstine", both in blue ink. 4½x3¾, with rounded left edges.Sale Price $216.00
$240.00
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WILLIAM "HOPPY" BOYD The western star signs "Hoppy" on a 4x2¾ card Autograph Note Signed in Character: "To Betty/Good Luck/Hoppy", 4x2¾ card. WilliamBoyd (1895-1972)Sale Price $162.00
$180.00
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RAND BROOKS The actor signs a 4¼x2¾ piece of paper. Autograph Note signed: "Best luck/Anthony/your friend/Rand Brooks", 4¼x2¾. Actor Rand Brooks (1918-2003) is best known for playing Charles Hamilton, the ill-fated first husband of Scarlett O'Hara in Gone With the Wind (1939).Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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PETER BROUGHThe British ventriloquist who performed with the puppet Archie Andrews signed this piece of paper in black felt tip pen Autograph Note Signed: “To Marjory/with our best wishes/Peter Brough/+Archie”. 3x2. Peter Brough (1916-1999) was a British ventriloquist who grew in popularity throughout the 1950s.Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
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RICHARD D. BUCKLEY The year he became President of Buckley Broadcasting (1972), he signed this typed memo to radio/TV host George Sanders. Typed memo signed: "Richard D. Buckley", 1 page, 5½x8½. New York, N.Y., 1972 April 18.Sale Price $126.00
$140.00
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JOHN BURNS Note handwritten in 1908, while serving as the first working class member of a British Cabinet Autograph Note signed: "Aug 6 1908/Dear Sir/I readily comply with/your request/Yours truly/John Burns", 6x4½.Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
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HUGH BUTLER Handwritten note by the U.S. Senator of Nebraska sent to Ralph E. Ward for his collection. Autograph Note signed: "Capt Ward I'm very proud to comply with your request and wish you well. Hugh Butler USS-Nebraska", as U.S.Sale Price $144.00
$160.00
