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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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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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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FAITH 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. read more...
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FAITH BALDWIN The author signs a note to a fan on her 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. read more...
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FAITH 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. read more...
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FAITH 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. read more...
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Typed 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" read more...
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VICKI 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. read more...
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BEVERLY 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. read more...
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JOAN 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 read more...
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JOAN 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 read more...
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JOAN 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. read more...
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JOAN 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. read more...
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JACQUELINE 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. read more...
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MARGARET 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. read more...
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ALICIA 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 read more...
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LIZ 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. read more...
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ANGELA 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 ( read more...
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FLORENCE 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. read more...
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JACKIE 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. read more...
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JACKIE 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. read more...
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JACKIE 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. read more...
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JACKIE COLLINS The British-American novelist pens this note to a fan to express her thankfulness for supporting her books, in blue ink Typed Note signed: "Jackie Collins" in blue ink. 1 page. 5¼x8½. No place, no date, no addressee. read more...
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ELIZABETH 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. read more...
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SINEAD 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. read more...
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TYNE 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. read more...
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MARIE 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. read more...
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SONORA 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. read more...
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ELIZABETH 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. read more...
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SHARMAN 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. read more...
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