ANNIE OAKLEY Recovering slowly from an auto accident late in her life, she writes a 4-page letter to a female journalist, enthusiastically describing her move to North Carolina. Autograph Letter signed: "Annie Oakley Butler", 4 pages (integral leaf), 5½x6¾. Greensboro, North Carolina, October 10 (Pencil note in unknown hand dates it 1923.) Oakley has struck through the original letterhead of the O'Henry and written her new address in Greensboro. To "Dear Miss Tildesley", in full: "I was pleased to see the sweet letter. We left Cambridge just two weeks ago. And stopped off in Balto. to see Dr. Baer. He said there was an improvement in my foot though it had been very slow. But for me to fight on and he was sure I would win out in time. So we both feel incouraged. I can walk much better than when you seen me. We have just left the Hotel and taken A suite here. We have A pretty living room, furnished in wicker with pretty colors. A wicker table with plate glass top so we can make coffee. Tea. Toast. and even boil eggs if we like. A french door opens on A private varanda with pretty flowers.
ANNIE OAKLEY Elegant studio photo in high-necked embroidered blouse inscribed on the original mount and affixed to the photographer's original 12x8 folio Photograph Mount Inscribed and signed: "For Mr. Thompson/With all good wishes/From/Annie Oakley/1908". Sepia, 3½x5 oval image on a 6x8 mount. Signed in fountain pen on the mount. Photo by Sherman of Newark, New Jersey, housed in a presentation folder 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. In 1901, she was severely injured in a railroad wreck that temporarily paralyzed her.
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.
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.
ANNIE OAKLEY Before leaving on a ship, probably on tour, "Little Sure Shot" writes to friends. EXTREMELY RARE ALS: "Annie Oakley", 2p, 5¼x8½, separate sheets. On stationery of Eastern Steamship Lines, Brocton, Mass., no year, September 24.Begins: "Dear Friends". In full, with grammatical errors and misspellings: "I realy am ashamed to think that I neglected to write you. and send our sincere regrets to dear Allice. But when I think it all over, I feel that God does things for our own good and the poorer Boy is better off and happier than he was away from his little Wife and Baby. The dear little photo is so cute. I would love to see you all again. Fern is feeling better and is in an office 35oo per week & percentage. And we hope that her Mother will strike oil on her farm. 5 wells on 2 next farms all paying. I havent been well. 5 weeks in N.Y.C. and only got one dress made. We sail in 5 minutes so must see & mail this. Bushels of love to all from both." Annie Oakley (1860-1926) was born Phoebe Anne Oakley Mozee in Ohio. She was the sixth of eight children.
ANNIE OAKLEY B/w photograph of Annie Oakley from the chest up in a white blouse and jacket. This photo is especially unusual because it shows her without the rows of shooting medals that she often wore. Anything signed by Oakley is exceedingly rare. Photograph mount signed: "Compliments. of/Annie. Oakley." on verso. B/w, 4¼x6½ overall, image 4x5½ (two surfaces). Photograph by Gray, 1030 Tremont St., Boston (imprint at lower margin). 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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 Famous Women | Programs
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ANTONIA BRICO - PROGRAM SIGNED - HFSID 18331ANTONIA BRICO She signs a handwritten note at the top of a printed biography bearing her picture, part of the concert program for a performance of the Brico Symphony. Program signed: "Antonia Brico", 8 pages, 9x4. Program for the 1969-1970 season of the Brico Symphony at Phipps Auditorium, Denver, Colorado. Signed at top of a page bearing her printed photo and musical biography.Sale Price $144.00
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MARY DECKER - PROGRAM COVER SIGNED - HFSID 37950MARY DECKER The World Champion runner signs the cover of a program for the 24th Annual Sunkist Invitational Meet. Program cover signed: "Mary Decker/Tabb", in black ink. 44 pages, 8½x11. Program for the 24th Annual Sunkist Invitational Indoor Track and Field Meet. Mary Decker (b.
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NANCY DICKERSON - PROGRAM SIGNED CIRCA 1983 - HFSID 36651NANCY DICKERSON The pioneering newswoman signs a program for "Being with John F. Kennedy"--a memorial documentary on our nation's 35th President Program signed: "Nancy/Dickerson" 1 page, 5x7. Program for "Being with John F. Kennedy" (1983), produced by Nancy Dickerson and Robert Drew in association with Golden West Television, Inc.
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OLYMPIA DUKAKIS - PROGRAM SIGNED 02/16/1988 - HFSID 76069OLYMPIA DUKAKIS Olympia Dukakis signs program to David Wark Griffith Awards for 1987 Program signed: "Olympia/Dukakis". 11x8½ open, 5½x8½ folded, program to the David Wark Griffith Awards for 1987-February 16, 1988.
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KATHARINE HEPBURN - INSCRIBED PROGRAM SIGNED - HFSID 152079KATHARINE HEPBURN Program for the 1975-1977 production of A Matter of Gravity, signed by Hepburn Program inscribed and signed: "For Troy A. Bumpus/all good thoughts/Katharine Hepburn" on title page. Color cover with b/w pages, 24 pages, 8¼x10¾, bound with two staples.
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KATHARINE HEPBURN - PROGRAM SIGNED CIRCA 1976 - HFSID 20340KATHARINE HEPBURN This program for the three-year production of A Matter of Gravity is signed by the world-famous actress Program Signed: "Katharine Hepburn" on title page. Color cover with b/w pages, 24p, 8¼x10¾, bound with two staples. Program for a production of A Matter of Gravity.
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FIRST LADY LADY BIRD JOHNSON - INSCRIBED PROGRAM SIGNED CIRCA 1966 - HFSID 251332LADY BIRD JOHNSON Lady bird Johnson inscribes a program. Program inscribed and signed: "To Jean Dalrymple-whose talents helped to bring/charm and gaiety to this/lovely evening-/Lady Bird Johnson" as First Lady, on inside front cover, 4p, 6¾x7¾. A presidential secretary has signed "Lyndon B.
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MIRZA FRENCH MACKAY - PROGRAM SIGNED 04/27/1939 - HFSID 140205MIRZA FRENCH MACKAY The successful poet signs this program for the 41st Annual Convention of the Thirteenth District Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs, in pencil Program Signed: “Mirza French Mackay” in pencil. 6x8½.Two pages.
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BEVERLY SILLS - PROGRAM SIGNED CIRCA 1975 CO-SIGNED BY: PABLO ELVIRA, JOHN STEWART - HFSID 76158LA TRAVIATA: BEVERLY SILLS, JOHN STEWART and PABLO ELVIRA Beverly Sills, John Stewart, and Pablo Elvira sign a program for La Traviata. Program signed: "Love Beverly Sills", "John Stewart" and "Pablo Elvira Jr", 64p, 8½x10¾.
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JEAN SIMMONS - PROGRAM SIGNED - HFSID 153744JEAN SIMMONS Simmons signs program from The Power of Darkness Program signed: "Jean Simmons". 8p, 5x8. Program for the Lyric Theatre's production of the play The Power of Darkness, by Leo Tolstoy (English version by Peter Glenville). Signed at left of her photo (b/w, 2¾x3½) on sixth page.
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MARGARET TRUMAN - PROGRAM COVER SIGNED - HFSID 166617MARY MARGARET TRUMAN 1946 painting exhibition program signed by President Truman's only daughter Program signed "Best Wishes/Margaret Truman" in pencil on cover, 36 pages, 8½x11¼. New York City, circa November 1946. Titled: "60 Americans Since 1800".
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KITTY WELLS - PROGRAM SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: ROY ACUFF, JOHNNIE WRIGHT, JACK ANGLIN - HFSID 279462KITTY WELLS, JOHNNIE WRIGHT, JACK ANGLIN and ROY ACUFF All four sign by their individual photos on the front cover of a Grand Ole Opry souvenir picture album. Program signed: "Roy Acuff", "Kitty Wells", "John Wright" and "Jack Anglin", 16 pages, 8½x10¾ all intact.
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JUNE WILKINSON - INSCRIBED PROGRAM SIGNED - HFSID 75064JUNE WILKINSON June Wilkinson inscribes a program from her show Pajama Tops. Program inscribed and signed: "To Bruce/Best Wishes/June Wilkinson", 4 pages, 5x11. Pajama Tops, presented by the UNION PLAZA HOTEL/CASINO, LAS VEGAS.
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