MARY CASSATT In a handwritten letter to a friend in Paris, Cassatt explains that her art keeps her too busy to reply to most letters, but that she would welcome a visit in the Spring. ALS: "Mary Cassatt", 6 pages, 5¼x7, front and verso. Mesnil-Beaufresne, Mesnil-Theribus (Oise), France, no date. On imprinted stationery to Miss Mary Gardner Swift. Begins: "My Dear Mary". In full: "Of course I had your letter but I never thought of answering it. If you knew what my life was you would [five words illegible] than in the [illegible] If you would love to write to me anything that you think I would I shall always be glad to know [two words illegible] I am a very busy woman. Most of my correspondence is done in French through my [illegible] Is French, she has been with us 43 years Ever since my Mothers (sic) death thirty years ago I have been alone, carrying on this place & working here. Ah my art. Of course I have been better known as an artist in France [illegible] is a member of the family In the meantime I send you my kindest regards & hope that next Spring if I am well enough you will come out and see me I had my three nephews and one niece here this last summer. read more...
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BELLA ABZUG Bella Abzug signs a card. Signature: "Bella S. Abzug/New York", 3½x2 card. Bella Abzug (1920-1998) was the first Jewish Congresswoman, representing New York as a Democrat (1971-1977). She waged unsuccessful primary campaigns for U.S. Senate and for mayor of New York City. read more...
Sale Price $63.00
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HELEN ADAM The poet pens a letter to a fan revealing that she is “still writing” and includes a list of her books in print. Extremely rare! Autograph Letter signed: "Helen Adam", 3p, 6x9, separate sheets. New York, New York, 1985 March 2. read more...
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JUDY AGNEW (MRS. SPIRO AGNEW). TLS: "Judy Agnew", 1p, 6¼x9. Annapolis, Maryland, 1968 November 21. On embossed letterhead of "Government House" to Mr. Danny Franklin, Sunnyslope, Arizona. read more...
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MADELEINE ALBRIGHT The first female U.S. Secretary of State poses for official photograph, signs name in silver ink Inscribed photograph signed: "To Irene,/ Best Wishes/ Madeleine Albright" in silver ink. Color, 8x10. Madeleine Albright (b. read more...
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SHANA ALEXANDER. Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Tony/Best Wishes/Shana/ Alexander". B/w, 5x7 overall, image 4¼x5¼ (one surface). Publicity photo by Alex Gotfryd for her book, Nutcracker: Money, Madness, Murder by Dell Books. read more...
Sale Price $72.00
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MARYON PITTMAN ALLEN Handwritten note by the Alabama Senator, writing about The Lord's Prayer Autograph Note signed: "Mr. Friseat-/The 'saying' which guides me is: 'They Will Be Done'--part of the Lord's/Prayer. It was very hard for me to/ accept, but I have. Thank you for/writing./Maryon Allen/2-16-79 ", 6x4½. read more...
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[JOSEPHINE ALMOND (MRS. JAMES LINDSAY ALMOND, JR.)]. Reproduction of an Autograph Note with facsimile signature: "Josephine and Lindsay Almond", 1p, 6¼x9. No place, no date. read more...
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CAROL M. ANDRUS (MRS. CECIL D. ANDRUS) Signed black and white photo of the twice-served First Lady of Idaho Photograph signed: "Carol M. Andrus" as First Lady of Idaho. B/w, 8x10 overall, image 7½x9 (one surface). Carol M. read more...
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ANITA "THE LIVING DOLL" A 1x2½ clipped photograph of the circus performer, signed in blue ink as simply "Anita". An extremely rare signature! Printed Photograph signed in Ink: "Anita", in blue ink, Sepia 1x2½. Although not much is known about her past, Anita "The Living Doll" (b. read more...
Sale Price $108.00
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[CLAYRE TENNANT ANSTRUTHER]. Autograph Letter, signed in unknown hand [illegible], 2p, 3¾x6, front and verso. 1 Manchester Square, 1903 January 1. On imprinted stationery to "Dear Mrs. Anstruther read more...
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[CLAYRE TENNANT ANSTRUTHER]. Partly Printed DS: "G.C." in unknown hand, 5x8. London, 1903 February 7. On letterhead of "Fortnightly Review" from Chapman & Hall, Ltd., Proprietors to "Hon. Mrs. Anstruther". Begins: "Sir" (imprinted). read more...
Sale Price $126.00
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ELIZABETH ARDEN. Signature: "Elizabeth Arden", 5x3 card. Former Canadian nursing student Florence Nightingale Graham created and popularized the American beauty industry after opening her first salon with Elizabeth Hubbard on New York's Fifth Avenue in 1910. read more...
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ELIZABETH ARDEN Make-up pioneer Elizabeth Arden signed this typed letter in 1960, thanking the recipient for "the enchanting little roses". Typed letter signed "Elizabeth Arden" in blue ink. 1 page, 8x10, with thin white border. March 15, 1960. Addressed to Miss Nell Stadler. read more...
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ELIZABETH ARDEN. TLS: "Elizabeth Arden", 1p, 7¼x10½. New York, 1962 June 8. On company letterhead to Mr. Peter B. Shikes. In full: "Thank you very much for your nice letter asking for my autograph. read more...
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ELIZABETH ARDEN TLS signed as Elizabeth Arden Graham, affixed to a page with a news photo of her Typed Letter signed: "Elizabeth Arden Graham", 1 page, 6½x8½ affixed to an 8½x11 page (4 surfaces) with a newspaper photo of her. 691 Fifth Avenue, New York City, November 28, no year. read more...
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MRS. MICHAEL ARLEN (COUNTESS ATALANTA MERCATI) The widow of the famed Armenian writer pens a letter to Louis Sobol, expressing her gratitude for Sobol's column in tribute to her husband read more...
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ANNE ARMSTRONG Anne Armstrong sends an autograph letter of thanks for the meeting. Autograph Letter signed: "Anne Armstrong", 1p, 7¼x10½. As Co-Chairman of the Reagan & Bush Committee, 1980. On Committee letterhead. read more...
Sale Price $180.00
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ANNE ARMSTRONG The influential Republican signs a typed letter about moving to London as US Ambassador. Typed Letter signed: "Anne", 1 page, 7x8. Washington, D.C., 1976 February 17. On letterhead of Department of State to "Dear Ernie" [Minor]. In full: "It was wonderful to hear from you. read more...
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ANNE ARMSTRONG Anne Armstrong sends a typed letter if thanks for all the help for her visit to Cincinnati. Typed Letter signed: "Anne", 1p, 7¼x10½. As Counselor to the President. On White House letterhead. Washington, D.C. 1973 July 24. To W. read more...
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ADRIEN ARPEL An early photograph of the CEO and founder of Adrien Arpel, Inc., signed "best" Photograph signed: "Best/Adrien/Arpel", in blue ink, B/w10x8. Adrien Arpel (b. 1941) is the CEO and founder of Adrien Arpel, Inc. read more...
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MERRILL ASHLEY Graceful pose of the ballerina in 1987, when she was a principal performer with the New York City Ballet. Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Ellen,/Best Wishes,/Merrill/Ashley". B/w, 8x10. New York City Ballet publicity photograph by Steven Caras, New York (stamped on verso). Taken in 1987. read more...
Sale Price $162.00
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VIOLET ASQUITH BONHAM CARTER The daughter of British Prime Minister Herbert Asquith signed this handwritten letter in ink Autograph Letter Signed: “Violet Asquith”. 7¾x6 (unfolded). Three pages of text. Dated January 3rd, 1912. Letterhead from the British Embassy. read more...
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AVA ASTAIRE Fred Astaire's youngest child penned this letter and her signature regarding some personal business in Dublin Autograph Letter signed: "Ava M.", 1p. 5¼x7, personal letterhead. Accompanied by envelope, postmarked Marina Del Rey, California, 1978 December 14, to Mr. read more...
Sale Price $288.00
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AVA ASTAIRE The youngest child of Fred Astaire writes to a family friend regarding happy memories in this letter Autograph Letter signed: "Ava", 2p. 6x4, front and verso, personalized note card. Accompanied by envelope: return address McKenzie, Castlepoint, Schull Co. read more...
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NANCY ASTOR The first female Member of Parliament sends letter to fan, noting her "sad-looking" friend in the accompanying photograph, and signing her name in black ink Typed Letter signed: "Nancy Astor" in black ink. 1 page, 7¼x4. St. James' Square, London, England. 1920 August 18. read more...
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JACQUELINE AURIOL Signed First Day Cover for an Air Mail stamp First Day Cover signed: "Jacqueline Aeriol", 5½x3½. FDC on an Air Mail envelope, postmarked San Diego, California, September 16, 1978, 21-cent biplane stamp affixed, FIRST DAY OF ISSUE. read more...
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SARAH AUSTIN Her translations popularized important German writers in the British Isles. Autograph Note signed: "S Austin", 1p, 4½x7. No place, no date. In full: " I wish, my dear Madam, I could read more...
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BABY SANDY (ALEXANDRA LEE HENVILLE) Large 14x11 signed and inscribed lobby card for the 1940 classic Sandy is a Lady Inscribed lobby card signed: "To Clint/Thanks for remembering/Baby Sandy", Color, 14x11. Lobby card for the 1940 film Sandy is a Lady read more...
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DELIA SALTER BACON The literary scholar and Shakespeare theorist signs this clipping with a sentiment. Extremely rare! Autograph fragment signed: “Yours most truly/Delia S Bacon” in brown ink. 3¼x1¼ affixed to 3¾x2½ backing sheet. read more...
Sale Price $324.00
$360.00