Authors starting with D from Stuart Lutz Historic Documents, Inc.

A German born American conductor and composer, Damrosch studied with his father. After coming to New York, the son was involved with the New York Symphony Society, the New York Oratorio Society, and the Metropolitan Opera Company. He pioneered symphonic radio broadcasts and composed a number of opera. PS. 8" x 10". May 24 1938. No place. A black and white studio photograph signed "Walter Damrosch May 24 1938" along the lower border. It is in mint condition and is accompanied by another signature on a slip... more information

TLS. 1pg. 8 ½” x 11”. May 20, 1937. 133 East 80th Street. A typed letter signed “Walter Damrosch” to his nephew Leopold Mannes: “Dear Master Scientist, Fellow Musician and Nephew Leopold: I cannot tell you how happy your letter made me. Naturally, I feel that the personal affection which you have for me has strongly dictated your praise of my simple efforts. But you know from personal experience that we musicians thrive on kind treatment and do better work in consequence.” The letter has th... more information

SB. 495pg. 6 ¼” x 9”. December 25, 1933. Chicago. A first edition of The Story of My Life inscribed on the half title page “To Dr. Paul L. Errington with the regards of Clarence Darrow Chicago December 25, 1933”. The book was printed in 1932 by Charles Scribner’s Sons. There is a large black and white photograph of Darrow by Leonebel Jacobs and has twenty-three illustrations. There is no jacket and the blue boards are gilt-stamped with the title and author. A fine association copy.... more information

DS. 1pg. 7 ¾” x 10”. 1604. No place. A document signed “Henry de la tour” at the conclusion of a letter written in French and penned in a secretarial hand. I have no translation for the letter. It is in very fine condition and a slightly ragged right edge. There is a stamp from a previous collector on the verso.... more information

ALS. 2pg. 4 ½” x 7”. Boston. April 12, 1852. An autograph letter signed “J M Davenport”: “As my stay in America is now drawing to a close, I beg before leaving to offer you a slight token of my appreciation of the trouble you have taken on my behalf in the translation and adaption of…a complimentary benefit to take place at the Howard…which I trust you will accept; if not for your own sake for mine, to permit me an opportunity to show Boston in the person of one of her citizens, that I am no... more information

ALS. 1pg. 7” x 9”. 1940. No place. An autograph letter signed “Marion Davies” to Older: “How lovely of you to send me the autographed edition of your beautiful book. I am reading it now and find it beautiful and very interesting. Millions of thanks, dear Cora. I do hope that you are well and that I will have the pleasure of seeing you soon. It has been so long since we have had a visit from you. With many thanks for the wonderful book and lots of love from your friend.” There is tape to a f... more information

Signature. No date. No place. A signature “Jefferson Davis” on a small card penned by his wife, Varina. It is in fine condition.... more information

An American director, Demme is best known for Silence of the Lambs, Philadelphia and Married to the Mob. ALS. 1pg. 6 ¼" x 9 ¼". 2-28-94. No place. An autograph letter signed "Jonathan" on his personal letterhead. It concerns his passion for Caribbean art, asking the recipient about "a historical battle scene by Joel Delva - Please don't sell it!! I've decide to hold on to it for a while." The letter is in very fine condition overall... more information

An archive of documents related to James Denver raising troops in Missouri for the Mexican War. In 1847, he recruited a company for the 12th United States Volunteer Infantry and was commissioned a captain, serving under General Winfield Scott. None of these documents appears to be signed by Denver, though his name is mentioned numerous times. The grouping is arranged chronologically: a) DS. 1pg. May 3, 1847. No place [perhaps St. Joseph, Missouri]. A document signed “Elisha Camron” stating “To bo... more information

Signature. 4” x 1 ½”. No date. No place. A signature “George Dewey” matted in gray with a portrait to an overall size of 12” x 9”. It is in fine condition.... more information

ALS. 1pg. 5” x 8”. May 25, 1862. Sheffield. An autograph letter signed “Orville Dewey”: “I am quite content with your arrangement with Walker Wise & Co. – nay very glad of it. If it shall work such a miracle, as the increased sale you speak of. With my kind regards to your wife…”. The letter is in fine condition.... more information

LS. 2pg. 8” x 10”. June 14, 1902. Mexico. A letter signed “Porfirio Diaz” as President of Mexico to General Manuel Loera in Spanish: “My dear companion and friend, This is the first news I have received that my horse ‘El Leon’ is ill – no one had told me. I trust you will direct the horse to the proper establishment. I appreciate your considerations and to demonstrate that I believe your volunteering to help is sincere that I ask you to please do the same should any one of the other horse... more information

ALS. 1pg. 5 ¼” x 3 ½”. September 17, 1885. Paris. A rare autograph letter signed “Diesel” in German on a postcard. He wrote to Theodor Ackermann: “In reply to your esteemed postcard from the 7J along with catalogues, I ask you to kindly send: Marcker, manual of the fabrication of spirit 1880 also: Bergmann Kogel. Practical Millconstructor 4 edition Weimar 1880. If possible antiquarian; only if this is not at all possible, please send a new copy - Please tell me also if and on what terms you c... more information

An archive of three handwritten letters from Henry Diman to family members, all written while abroad. The communications include: ALS. 4pg. 7 ½” x 9 ¾”. November 12, 1862. London. An autograph letter signed “Henry W. Diman” to his father: “…While in B[irmingham] I spent an evening with a very interesting old gentleman, Mr. Van Wort, an American by birth but he has resided in England for fifty-two years, he still retains an ardent love for his native country and is what might emphatically be... more information

TLS. 1pg. January 10, 1967. Washington, DC. A typed letter signed “Everett” to Congressman Jack Edwards (R-AL) declining an invitation to attend a fundraiser in Alabama due to his recovery from a fractured hip. In part: “While I have recovered from the hip fracture and put the crutches in cold storage, I still have to satisfy the energy quota because complete healing is a matter for father time and I try not to overdo it. I am sure you understand my dilemma.” Typed on Dirksen’s Senate letterh... more information

a) ALS. 1pg. 5” x 6 ¾”. January 12, 1858. No place. An autograph letter signed “John A. Dix” inviting a Mr. Lawrence to play a game of chess: “If you are at leisure this evening I should be very glad to play a game of chess with you. I have a slight cold, or I would come to your house.” Written on plain paper, the letter is in fine condition. b) ALS. 1pg. 4 ½” x 7”. February 23, 1858. No place. An autograph letter signed “John A. Dix” again inviting Mr. Lawrence to his home for a g... more information

A document signed by "John A. Dix" as a Commissioner of the Canal Fund. It ordered a $1,875 payment to a man. It has a decorative left border and is in very fine condition overall.... more information

Signature. 5” x 8”. August 13, 1903. Virginia. A presentation page from a book inscribed “To J.H. Randall Sincerely Thomas Dixon Jr. Aug. 13, 1903”. The page is in fine condition and has the stamp of J. Herman Randall at the bottom.... more information

Signature. 5” x 7 ½”. July 8, 1924. New York. A presentation page from a book inscribed “To Mrs. J.M Ayer with best wishes Sincerely Thomas Dixon 867 Riverside Drive New York July 8, 1924”. The page has some soiling to the top and small round stains to the lower left corner.... more information

DS. 1pg. 8 ½" x 14". September 14, 1876. Kauai. A partly printed document signed "James Mundon" and co-signed "P. Puhula" as tax assessor. The document shows what Mundon owned in 1876 while living in Kolon on Kauai. His buildings were worth $500, his five head of cattle $25, his furniture was $50, and he answers that he is both literate and a Hawaiian subject. The document has the usual filing folds and has some light ghosting from where it was folded. The document is filled out in ink, except for four wor... more information