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 
FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE "The Lady of the Lamp" thanks a patron for gifts of food and details plans for her summer holiday. Autograph Letter Signed: "F. Nightingale" in pencil, 4p, 4¼ x 7. 10 South Street,/Park Lane W. [London],1891 July 29. To Mrs. Robertson. In full with grammatical errors: "I was so sorry for Mr. Robertson's Influenza -- I trust he is quite recovered - & that you are pretty well. Thank you for all the Hampers. Every thing has done well but the cream, for which the weather was too hot. Thank you for everything. After Saturday please not to send anything here unless you are so good as to send grass & a few flowers. I am going to Embley, my old home for 2 or 3 weeks And then Sir Harry & Mrs Verney are so good as to press my coming to Claydn But don't let the eggs you have been so good as to collect run down, if that is inconvenient to you. If more convenient to you, they might still come here. & be given away from here, till further notice - I am thankful Sir Harry is so well - I can have the usual Bank Holiday & School doings. The Nurses were so pleased with their day. God's blessings on you all.
ANNIE OAKLEY Rare, signed, sepia-toned photograph of Annie Oakley holding a double-barreled shotgun in a gloved hand. Materials signed by Oakley are extremely rare and desirable! Photograph mount signed "Annie. Oakley.". B/w sepia-toned, 3¾x5½ photo mounted on a 4¼x6½ card with rounded edges. Cabinet card photograph by Baker's Art Gallery, Columbus, Ohio. Oakley (1860-1926, born Phoebe Anne Moses in Darke County, Ohio), was born to a Quaker family and began to shoot rabbits and quail at age nine. Within five years, she was a breadwinner for her family as a markswoman, and, at age 15, she saved her family's farm with income she had earned from shooting game. On August 23, 1876, at age 16, Annie married Frank Butler, a vaudeville performer who became her partner. Annie's self-effacing personality (on and off stage) made her a popular performer. In 1885, the Butlers joined Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West Show, where Annie was a star for 17 years.
ANNIE OAKLEY Carte de visite signed by Oakley for friend Ed Goodman, Buffalo Bill's nephew, who was part of the Wild West show Photograph signed: "Annie Oakley". Sepia, 4½x6½ carte de visite. Annie Oakley (1860-1926, born Phoebe Anne Moses in Darke County, Ohio), was born to a Quaker family and began to shoot rabbits and quail at age nine. Within five years, she was a breadwinner for her family as a markswoman, and, at age 15, she saved her family's farm with income she had earned from shooting game. On August 23, 1876, at age 16, Annie married Frank Butler, a vaudeville performer who became her partner. Annie's self-effacing personality (on and off stage) made her a popular performer. In 1885, the Butlers joined Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West Show, where Annie was a star for 17 years. The five-foot-tall Oakley got her name "Little Sure Shot" from Sitting Bull and used it in her promotional materials. In 1901, she and her husband decided to retire from public life. However, shooting was in her blood, and the Butlers continued to make appearances around the country.
ANNIE OAKLEY Pictured on top of her show horse, the famed dead-eye shoots a bullet straight through the heart on this 1919 signed exhibition card. Exhibition cards, as such, where Oakley hit her mark dead center were given away to the sharp-shooter's lucky fans. Accompanied by an unsigned publicity photo with Oakley posing with her rifle. Extremely Rare! Photograph Signed: "Annie Oakley/June19--1919", 4½x2 card. Accompanied by a 4¼x6 sepia photo of the markswoman holding her rifle, standing on the fabric of a teepee. The "sure shot" used exhibition cards to demonstrate her shooting prowess by taking aim from 30 paces away and splitting the card dead center. This particular card, pierced with a .22 caliber bullet through its printed black heart, is nothing short of a perfect example of Oakley's unrivaled skill and precision. Annie Oakley (1860-1926) was born Phoebe Anne Oakley Mozee in Ohio. She was the sixth of eight children. At the age of nine she began to shoot rabbits and quail and was almost a dead shot from the first. Within five years, she was a breadwinner for her family as a markswoman.
MARY BAKER EDDY This document from the Massachusetts Metaphysical College features the religious leader's autograph! Document Signed: "Mary B.G. Eddy", 1p, 6x4. Boston, Massachusetts. Dated April 2, 1885. Certificate issued by the Massachusetts Metaphysical College, Mary B.G. Eddy, President. In full: "This Certifies That Mrs. G.P. Noyes C.S. has been my student, and is in good standing with the Massachusetts Metaphysical College, she being a member of the Christian Science Association." Emblem of Christian Science at left: "Heal the Sick, Raise the Dead, Cleanse the Lepers, Cast out Demons". While recovering from the effects of a severe fall, Mary Baker Eddy (1821-1910) sought many types of healing. She turned to the Bible in 1866 and discovered the spiritual and metaphysical system known as Christian Science. Eddy published Science and Health in 1875, explaining this system. The Church of Christ, Scientist was chartered in 1879 and in 1881, next to her home, the Massachusetts Metaphysical College was chartered. Followers multiplied and spread her teachings.
JACQUELINE KENNEDY ONASSIS She has penned (but not signed) this very moving reminiscence of "happy summer evenings at the Cape … eating Mathilda's fish chowder" with JFK and his father, when "touched by destiny" was thought to mean "only happy things." Autograph Manuscript unsigned but with "Kennedy" twice in text, 1 page, 8x12½. No place, no date but written in the 1960s. In full: "4. Now Mr Kennedy is sick and Jack is gone. Mr Kennedy had seen Jack nearly die so many times. He used to say that Jack was touched by destiny. But those were happy summer evenings at the Cape when he came there, when we were all eating Mathilda's fish chowder - and you thought that meant only happy things - to be touched by destiny. Dear Grandpa - you brought all the joy to my life - more than one should dare to hope to have - and because of that - all the pain. I will remember you - and I will love you until I die." Born Jacqueline Bouvier in 1929, Jackie married John F. Kennedy in 1953.
QUEEN ELIZABETH II The longest-reigning monarch in British history, exercises her Royal Prerogatives by signing a pardon for a parking fine. Partly Printed Document signed: "Elizabeth R" as Queen, 2 pages, 8½ x 13. Our Court at St James's, 1974 October 8. In part: "Whereas Ian Johnson at Wells Street Magistrates' Court on the eighteenth day of June 1974 was convicted of four offenses of causing a motor vehicle to wait in a registered street during the prescribed hours and was ordered to pay fines totaling sixteen pounds. Now know ye that We in consideration of some circumstances humbly represented unto Us, are Graciously pleased to extend Our Grace and Mercy unto the said Ian Johnson and to pardon and remit unto him the fines imposed upon him as aforesaid…." Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and North Ireland and of many other realms, ascended the throne in 1952, following the death of her father, King George VI. The "R" in her signature stands for "Regina," the Latin word for Queen.
ANNIE OAKLEY Out of character but not out of extravagance, the "sure-shot" poses in an extraordinary "Indian Princess" garb, hand-made with the feathers of her prized kills for a Valentine's Day Masquerade. Winning the costume contest that night, Oakley again demonstrates versatility and creative ingenuity, and this rare and exclusive photo captures it all. Signed and dated in her script, with pencil note in her hand on verso. This whimsical photo, not shot for publicity, was probably gifted to a family member or dear friend. Extremely Rare! Photograph signed in ink: "Annie Oakley 1919", and in pencil on verso: "Pinehurst 1919". Sepia, 3½x6. Shown in elaborate Indian costume with feathered head dress, gazing at the horizon. Annie Oakley (1860-1926) was born Phoebe Anne Oakley Mozee in Ohio. She was the sixth of eight children. At the age of nine she began to shoot rabbits and quail and was almost a dead shot from the first. Within five years, she was a breadwinner for her family as a markswoman. In 1876, at age 16, she married Frank Butler, a vaudeville performer who became her partner.
ANNIE OAKLEY Extremely rare signed postcard photo of her dressed as an Indian! Postcard Photograph inscribed and signed: "Annie Oakley as a Sioux/Maiden admires her/new head gear./A Merry Christmas/to Laforrds & Family". Sepia, 5½x3½. Annie Oakley (1860-1926) was born Phoebe Anne Oakley Mozee in Ohio. She was the sixth of eight children. At the age of nine she began to shoot rabbits and quail and was almost a dead shot from the first. Within five years, she was a breadwinner for her family as a markswoman. In 1876, at age 16, she married Frank Butler, a vaudeville performer who became her partner. Annie's self-effacing personality (on and off stage) made her a popular performer. In 1885, the Butlers joined Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West Show. Annie, a star with the show for 17 years, charmed Kings and Queens. The five-foot-tall Oakley got her name "Little Sure Shot" from Lakota Sioux Chief Sitting Bull, who was briefly a part of the show in 1885, and used it in her promotional materials.In 1901, she was severely injured in a railroad wreck that temporarily paralyzed her.
ANNIE OAKLEY Oakley handwrote, dated and signed this letter to a friend in 1909, describing life on the road as a trick shootist. This letter sheds light on how she viewed the life of a traveling performer. Autograph Letter signed: "Annie Oakley", 2 pages, 6x9¼. Wilson, North Carolina, 1909 January 13. On letterhead of New Briggs Hotel to "My dear Friend". In full: "I know I am perfectly terrible for neglecting to write and thank you for the beautiful cup & the pretty photo of dear little Verginia [sic]. I surely can appreciate them more than I can tell you. I do hope to see you at Pinehurst. Then we can eat those fine grape fruit for our breakfast. And just have a good old visit. Then you can explain why Mr. McCarty always wins when his little Wife is with him. I gave my first shot yesterday. Had a fine day & about 1500 people, best in Washington. Pouring rain now & it is 11:30 AM. Hope it will clear up. Thanking you again. And with love and every good wish, I am most sincerely." At top of page 2 she has added "for Verginia [sic]", surrounding it with x's.
AS HER WRITING CAREER WINDS DOWN, THE FAMED AUTHOR SELLS THE INVENTORY OF SEVERAL OF HER PUBLISHED WORKS - BUT RETAINS CONTROL OVER HER LITERARY LEGACY AYN RAND, ROBERT HESSEN and BEATRICE HESSEN.Scarce Typed DS: "Ayn Rand" on page 3, 3p, 8½x11, separate sheets. New York City, 1976 June 12 (dated by Rand).Letter of Agreement to Rand from Palo Alto Book Service.Begins: "Dear Ayn". In full: "This will serve as our Agreement for the Palo Alto Book Service for the purpose of promoting and selling the remaining inventory of The Ayn Rand Letter, The Objectivist, the bound copies of The Objectivist Newsletter, and the pamphlets published by The Objectivist Newsletter and The Objectivist.We will receive the physical inventory of the above as well as any remaining stock of your novels and non-fiction works, including Introduction to Objectivist Epistemology, all of which are held by The Objectivist Book Service, Inc. The inventory will be shipped to us, insured, via book rate, or by truck, if that method should prove less expensive. We will share the cost of shipment with the Objectivist Book Service, Inc.Famous Women | Notes
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MARYON ALLEN - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 02/16/1979 - HFSID 83575MARYON 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.Sale Price $180.00
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FAITH BALDWIN - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 294205FAITH BALDWIN The author signs a 3¼x2¼ card "Happy holidays". Autograph Note signed: "Happy holidays to/Ernest Schwartz/Faith Baldwin", 3¼x2¼ card. American author Faith Baldwin (1893-1978)wrote more than 85 books, including over 60 novels, mostly light fiction for female audiences.
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FAITH BALDWIN - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 03/17 - HFSID 274515FAITH BALDWIN The author signs a note to a fan onher 4x3 personal stationary. Autograph Note signed: "Faith Baldwin", 2 page, 4x3, front and verso. Fable Farm, New Canaan, Connecticut, no year, March 17. On her personal stationary. In full: "How kind of you to write me.
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FAITH BALDWIN - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 12/19/1955 - HFSID 298053FAITH BALDWIN Postcard note to a friend, wishing him "best of Christmases" Autograph Note signed: "F B", 5½x3¼ postcard, postmarked Norwalk, Connecticut, December 19, 1955. Addressed in her hand to Mr. and Mrs. John Fischbach, Phoenix, Arizona, in full: "Many thanks for card.
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FAITH BALDWIN - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 1941 - HFSID 311682FAITH BALDWIN The author signs a note to a fan with "good thoughts" on a card decorated with the image of books Autograph Note signed: "Good Thoughts To/Agnes M. Bachdeusu/from/Faith Baldwin", 4½x3½.
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FAITH BALDWIN - TYPED NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 297525Typed letter with handwritten corrections, writing about her magazine serial The Incredible Year and saying "I thought you knew that the childrens father and I had been separated for 23 years, not divorced"
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VICKI BAUM - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 07/08/1950 - HFSID 181570VICKI BAUM Handwritten note from the Austrian writer--one of the world's first best-selling woman authors Autograph Note signed: "To Eddie Lawson/with my very/ best wishes/Vicki Baum/July 8th 1950", 5x3¾.
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BEVERLY BAYNE - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 18975BEVERLY BAYNE Beverly Bayne writes a note wishing the best in his life. Autograph Note signed: "Beverly Bayne", 5x3 card. No place, no date. To Bill Luetge. In full: "Hope life will hold much good for you. The sincere wish of". A popular actress of the silent screen, Bayne frequently co-starred with Francis X. Bushman.
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JOAN BENNETT - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 19100JOAN BENNETT Joan Bennett inscribes her signature on a card in black ink. Autograph note signed: "To Kayo/Best wishes/Joan Bennett", 4½x3 card. Magazine photo, b/w, 1x1, affixed at upper left. Joan Bennett
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JOAN BENNETT - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 22080JOAN BENNETT Joan Bennett sends an autograph note about a picture her sister was in. Autograph note signed: "I wasn't in 'Paris/underground' my/sister Constance was/J. B", 4¾x7¾ lined paper. Joan Bennett
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JOAN BENNETT - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 160369JOAN BENNETT Joan Bennett signs her name with every good wish to a fan Autograph note signed: "With every good wish/to Roy Mosely/Sincerely,/Joan Bennett", 1p, folded to 5x7¾, imprinted "Joan Bennett" at upper left. Typed address on verso.
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JOAN BENNETT - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 09/22/1932 - HFSID 83958JOAN BENNETT Joan Bennett inscribes her signature on a piece of paper in black ink. Autograph Note Signed: "To Mrs. Canfield/With the best/ wishes of,/Joan Bennett/September 22, 1932", 4¼x3¼ paper.
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JACQUELINE BISSET - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 324291JACQUELINE BISSET The talented and beautiful actress signed this note to a fan Autograph note signed: "To Steve/ all the best/ Jacqueline Bisset", in black ink, 5x3. Originally cast in sensual female lead roles in films such as Casino Royale (1967), Jacqueline Bisset(b.
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MARGARET BOURKE-WHITE - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 25085MARGARET BOURKE-WHITE She 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.
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ALICIA [MRS. RED BUTTONS] BUTTONS - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED CIRCA 1979 - HFSID 270616ALICIA BUTTONS (MRS. RED BUTTONS) ANS: "Alicia & Red" by Alicia Buttons, 4x3. No place, 1979 July. On inside portion of card embossed "Richard Bertine Antiques/Beverly Hills" on front to comedienne and actress Phyllis Diller. In full: "Love you/Happy Birthday".
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LIZ CARPENTER - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 02/04/1970 - HFSID 17755LIZ CARPENTER Carpenter writes note to radio/TV host George Sanders after she visited with him in Portland Autograph Note signed: "Feb. 4, 1970/To George/So nice to have visited with you in Portland-/Liz Carpenter". 6¾x9¼ with 2¾x3¾ magazine article affixed to lower right.
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ANGELA CARTWRIGHT - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 324296ANGELA CARTWRIGHT The former child star signs a note to a fan in black ink. Autograph note signed: "To Steve/my best/Angela Cartwright", in black ink, 5x3 card. A child star on television (Make Room for Daddy, 1957-1964; Lost in Space (1965-1968), Cartwright also played one of the Von Trapp children in The Sound of Music (1965).
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FLORENCE M. CHADWICK - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 215466FLORENCE CHADWICK Chadwick writes note to a fan! Autograph Note signed: "Kindest regards and/best wishes always/to Jeffrey Washburn./Sincerely,/Florence Chadwick". 5x3, index card. In 1950, American
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JACKIE (JACQUELINE JILL) COLLINS - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 215513JACKIE COLLINS The British-American romance novelist pens her autograph to a fan telling her "Keep on reading!" on this 5x3 card, in black felt tip Autograph Note Signed: "To Sue,/Keep on reading!/Jackie Collins" in black felt tip. 5x3.
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JACKIE (JACQUELINE JILL) COLLINS - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 215514JACKIE COLLINS The British-American romance novelist pens her autograph with "All Good Wishes" on this 5x3 card, in black felt tip Autograph Note Signed: "To Sue/All Good Wishes/Jackie Collins" in black felt tip. 5x3.
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JACKIE (JACQUELINE JILL) COLLINS - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 156259JACKIE COLLINS The British-American romance novelist pens her autograph on this 5x3½ card with "all good wishes" in blue ink Autograph Note Signed: "To Karin,/With all good wishes,/Jackie Collins" in blue ink, 5x3½.
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ELIZABETH S. COOLIDGE - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 320171ELIZABETH S. COOLIDGE The prominent music patron sends thanks for a basket of flowers. Autograph Letter signed: "Elisabeth S. Coolidge", 1 page, 7x9. Ye Wells Hotel,Llandrindod Wells [Wales], no date. To "Dear Mr. & Mrs.
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SINEAD CUSACK - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 347685SINEAD CUSACK The actress pens her name in blue felt tip on this index card Autograph Note signed: "To Joe,/ Best wishes/ Sinead/ Cusack " in blue felt tip, 5x3. Sinead Cusack (b.1948) received a Tony Nomination for Best Leading Actress for her performance in Much Ado About Nothing in 1985.
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TYNE DALY - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 346869TYNE DALY The actress who starred in the television series Cagney & Lacey signed this index card Autograph Note Signed: "Giving Thanks / for Sgt. Farrell / Tyne Daly". 5x3 index card. In 1981, Tyne Daly (b.
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MARIE DIMAGGIO - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 159180MARIE DiMAGGIO. ANS: "Joe" by Marie, ¼p, 6x8¾. No place, no date. To "Dear Neal". In full: "Yes will be pleased to autograph you (sic) book." Marie DiMaggio had three brothers, Joe, Dom and Vince, in Major League baseball.
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SONORA SMART DODD - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 327268SONORA SMART DODD Rare signature from one of the founders of Father's Day signed as Mrs. John Bruce Dodd Autograph note signed: "I fought for Father=/Mrs. John Bruce Dodd", in black ink, 6x4¼.
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ELIZABETH H. DOLE - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 323189ELIZABETH H. DOLE Brief note from the politician, thanking a soldier for his service Autograph note signed: "To SPC. Farell-Wilk/heartfelt thanks for your/service to our country,/Elizabeth Dole", in black ink, 5x3. Elizabeth H. Dole (b.
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SHARMAN DOUGLAS - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 17872SHARMAN DOUGLAS The British socialite signs on this 4¼x3 card for a fan Autograph Note Signed: "To Kayo/from/Sharman Douglas", 4¼x3 card. Socialite Sharman DOUGLAS (1929-1996) was a talent agent and public relations specialist. While her father, former Congressman Lewis Douglas, served as U.S.
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HELEN ELLIS - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 12/25/2000 - HFSID 268933HELEN ELLIS. ANS: "Helen Ellis", 1p, 5¼x8¼. Penned on the title page removed from the first printing of Eating the Cheshire Cat, a novel by Ellis. In full: "For Ivane!/Hope this/book brings music/to your ears (although/it could be the theme to 'Jaws'!)/Hope you like it!/Happy Reading!/Helen Ellis/Christmas/2000".
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