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

a) PS. 3 ½” x 5 ½”. No date. No place. A black and white photograph signed “Bobby Leach” in pencil captioned “Bobby Leach’s Awful Plunge over Niagara Falls, July 25th, 1911”. It is in fine condition. b) PS. 3 ½” x 5 ½”. June 7, 1931. Niagara. A sepia photograph signed “At Niagara June 7 – 31 Jean Lussier” in black ink. The image is captioned “Over Niagara Falls in Rubber Ball July 4 1928” and was signed in the negative “Jean A. Lussier”. It is in fine condition.... more information

ALS. 1pg. 8” x 12 ¼”. May 9, 1786. Albany. An autograph letter signed “John & Ab. Ten Eyck” discussing the aftermath of the Revolutionary War: “…We did with an Intention to give the poor people a chance of applying to the Assembly for relief as they were all poor & friends to the Revolution who had been distressed in the Cause of the War by the Enemy…”. The letter has some fold separation and dark ink; the condition is fine.... more information

(1829-1915). Working along with his older brother, William, the co-founder of the American Express Company, James became a prominent figure in the railroad and express industries. He became president of American Express in 1881 upon his brother's retirement from that position. DS. 1pg. 8 ½" x 11". February 2, 1897. New York, NY. A partially printed document signed "Ja. C. Fargo" consenting to the change of a power source at his 56 Park Avenue address in New York City: "The undersigned, who is the owner of... more information

TLS. 1pg. 7” x 8 ¾”. September 30, 1935. Washington. A typed letter signed “James A Farley” to Vice President John Nance Garner: “I am pleased to send you this letter bearing the new three-cent stamp issued to commemorate the completion of the Boulder Dam. There is pictured on this stamp a view of the great engineering project by means of which the waters of the Colorado River are placed…”. The letter has two mailing folds and is in fine condition.... more information

TLS. 1pg. 7 ¼” x 10 ½”. March 16, 1956. 730 Park Avenue. A typed letter signed “Edna Ferber” to film director Garson Kanin: “As I reread what I’ve written it sounds a bit on the solemn side. But then, so is the world.” Kanin directed many films and plays, including A Man To Remember and Adam’s Rib. It is in fine condition with mailing folds.... more information

ALS. 1pg. 8” x 10”. March 13, 1879. Bridesburg, Pennsylvania. An autograph letter signed “Barton H. Jenks” to Moses Taylor concerning a San Francisco to China undersea cable: “I have taken the liberty of referring to you Cyrus W. Field Esqr, as to my not being easily led astray, by visionary projects; you will remember I projected the Union Central Railroad from Schuylkill Co to the Lehigh Valley Rail road and united with Judge Packer. Mr. Sayer & others in presenting that matter to your attenti... more information

ALS. 1pg. 8” x 10”. March 2, 1910. 33 West Sixty-Seventh Street. An autograph letter signed “James Montgomery Flagg” to Henry D. Scott, a student at Hotchkiss. The artist wrote “I enclose a head which I drew especially for your year book. Unless you tone down your exuberantly jocose style I predict a successful career for you as a commercial traveler. But I’m sure Your heart is in the proper locality.” Scott graduated in 1914. The letter has a black ink stain to the verso of the page th... more information

(1831-1891). Florence was a world-renowned actor; he often toured with his wife. He also helped found the Shriners. PS. 7 ½" x 13". April 20 1885. No place. A large photograph signed "W J Florence" of the actor. He inscribed it: "To his friend C.W. Carldock with fond remembrance April 20 1885". The photograph was taken by Falk in New York City, and it is attached to a very thick mount. There is some chipping to the corners, but it is in fine condition otherwise. The ink is dark, though the contrast is only... more information

TLS. 1pg. November 9, 1978. Washington, DC. A typed letter signed “Tom” to Benjamin Rosenthal, a congressman from New York: “Warmest congratulations on your re-election. While my primary purpose in writing is to express to you my pleasure at your recent victory, I also want to let you know that I will be a candidate for re-election as Chairman of the Democratic Caucus, when we meet to organize the new Congress. I look forward to seeing you at the December 4 meeting of the Caucus and hope that I can... more information

An American actor, he is best remembered for his roles in The Caine Mutiny Court Martial, The Trail of the Lonesome Pine, The Grapes of Wrath, Twelve Angry Men and On Golden Pond. DS. 1pg. 8 ½" x 11". July 10, 1937. Los Angeles, California. A document signed "Henry Fonda" related to his film contract with Walter Wanger: "Please take notice that the undersigned corporation elects to engage and employ you to render your exclusive services to the corporation for an additional period of one (1) year pursuant ... more information

ALS. 2pg. 5¼” x 8¼”. March 18, 1884. Boston, MA. An autograph letter signed “J.M. Forbes” regarding ridding animals from his beloved Naushon Island. He wrote to Senator Howes Norris. In part: “I have already suggested omitting squirrels from the protected animals. I pay a bounty for their destruction on my hands. As to the rest of the Bill it would improve it an much to keep the quail protected just as they now are until 15th October. It would be some gain to get their day of slaughter... more information

TLS. 1pg. 6 ¼” x 9 ½”. April 18, 1975. The White House. A typed letter signed “Betty Ford” as First Lady on White House letterhead. She wrote to Mr. and Mrs. Perkins McGuire: “First of all, how delightful to spend the evening of my birthday with such special and dear friends. And I want to especially thank you for the divine lingerie bag. It really is the perfect gift – I think your hunch may be right as I, too, anticipate a great deal of travel in the next few years. The bag is so femini... more information

TLS. 1pg. 6 ¼” x 9 ½”. September 11, 1974. The White House. A typed letter signed “Betty Ford” as First Lady on White House letterhead. She wrote to Mrs. Perkins McGuire: “How sweet of you to send us the magazine from Spain. Little did I ever think that the Fords would have pictures in a foreign magazine. We were quite lucky that my assistant’s husband is a Spanish professor and he was able to read the article for us. Many thanks again for being so thoughtful, and Jerry joins me in sendin... more information

TLS. 1pg. 7” x 9”. January 5, 1974. Washington. A typed letter signed “Betty” as First Lady on Vice President letterhead. She wrote to Mrs. Perkins McGuire: “Thank you so much for your nice note of congratulations. We appreciate your thoughts at this important moment of our lives. Many, many thanks for sending the article about my husband from the Spanish Hola magazine. It was really fun finding someone to translate the Spanish. Thank heavens my Assistant’s husband is a Spanish professor�... more information

Ford was the Thirty-Eighth President. SB. 8" x 9 ¾". 32pg. No date. No place. A book The Story of the Declaration of Independence signed "Gerald R. Ford" in black ink on the title page. The children's book is hardback and in very fine condition. There are a couple of "Not For Resale" stamps on the cover and endpage, but it affects little... more information

TLS. 1pg. 7 ¼” x 10 ½”. April 5, 1979. No place. A typed letter signed “Jerry Ford” as former President to Perkins McGuire. He communicated on his personal letterhead with a gold eagle at the top: “Please accept my regrets that I am unable to be with you on this special evening. As you know…far better than many…procurement ranks extremely high in importance among the functions of the Federal Government. The impact of government contracts on the national economy is immense. The proficien... more information

SB. 888pg. N.d. N.p. A Report Of The Warren Commission On The Assassination Of President Kennedy signed “Gerald R. Ford” on the endpage. Ford was the last living member of the Warren Commission. This book is Longmeadow Press edition, reprinted from the original in 1992. There is light wear to the cover, but it is in fine condition otherwise.... more information

PS. 11” x 14”. No date [likely as President]. No place [probably Washington, D.C.]. An oversized photograph inscribed “To Ben Epstein, with very best wishes Jerry Ford” on the lower margin. It shows Ford, most likely as President, conversing with two men and pointing at one of them. The ink, once brown, has faded considerably, but is still legible.... more information

(1913- ). Ford was the Thirty-Eighth President. SB. 726pg. N.d. N.p. A Report Of The Warren Commission On The Assassination Of President Kennedy signed "Gerald R. Ford" on the endpage. Ford is the last living member of the Warren Commission. This book is a New York Times edition. There is light waterstaining to the cover, but it is in fine condition otherwise... more information

ALS. 2pg. 5 ¼” x 8”. Sunday. No Place. A rare autograph letter signed “J.T. Ford” to Mr. Wright, discussing theater business: “Your anticipated and promised letter did not arrive. Respecting Mrs. Bowers’ engagement, I will give her the terms for time in January and Feb. which will be in the least profitable part of the Season. I will certainly press her engagement with great vigor and endeavor successfully to make her a permanent Star favorite in the two cities. With this much understood le... more information