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TLS. 1pg. 6” x 6”. December 13, 1937. Rochester, New York. A typed letter signed “Frank” on colorful “Gannett Newspapers” letterhead: “I wrote you a hasty note on November 11 saying I’d be so busy until after Thanksgiving. I expect to be in Rochester most of the time from now until Christmas. I’ll be glad to see you at any time convenient for you.” The letter has a mailing fold and is in fine condition.... more information

PS. 8” x 10”. N.d. N.p. A color photograph signed “To Marion Noelle With Best Wishes Marc Garneau”. The photograph is in excellent condition.... more information

Signed Stock Certificate. 10 ½” x 6 ¾”. May 16, 1879. Baltimore. A Baltimore and Ohio stock certificate signed by company president “J W Garrett” and the treasurer. The certificate is for 20 shares issued to Frank Rosenburg. There is an attractive railroad lithograph at the top and allegorical women in the upper corners. It is punch cancelled, including one through the Garrett signature, and there is light soiling.... more information

Garrick was one of the greatest English actors and aroused interest in Shakespeare, excelling as Hamlet. In 1769, he organized the "Shakespeare Jubilee" festival in Stratford-Upon-Avon. AM. 1pg. 7" x 2 ¼". Thursday night. No place [perhaps Kensington]. An autograph manuscript in Garrick's handwriting: "before five o'clock to bring her to Kengingt Thursday night". There are a couple of pencil notations and it is attached to a larger sheet... more information

ALS. 2pg. 5” x 8”. November 22, 1905. New York. An autograph letter signed “R.W. Gilder” on “The Century Magazine” letterhead. He wrote to Henry Druker of Philadelphia: “Are you prepared to look into the case of Mrs. Lok if desired, enter into it with…enthusiasm. If so, I authorize you to go to the expense preliminary of fifty to seventy-five dollars on behalf of those interested as citizens. Can you go to Pittsburgh and…into the matter, & advise as to both civil & criminal prosecution... more information

(1844-1909). Gilder, a writer and an editor, was a reporter for several newspapers early in his career. He became editor of The Century Magazine and made it a powerful cultural force, blending literary works with art. ALS. 1pp. 5” x 8”. New York. May 12th 1890. An autograph letter signed ”R.W. Gilder” with an inspirational quote: ”My dear Mrs. Vaughan, ‘For sudden the worst turns the best to the brave.’ Mr. Browning ‘Prospice’ Was ever so much moral courage & inspiration & insight hack... more information

TLS. 1pg. 5 ½” x 8 ½”. May 6, 1929. New York. A typed letter signed “Ellis” to his father, one of the founders of Gimbels department store: “Circus Day is almost here again, and with it come many pleasant memories of previous events, each one outstripping all before. Certainly, you can count on me to be there to help in every way possible. In closing I want you to know, even if you are my Father, that I consider you ‘Orphans’ Day’ one of the great acts of human kindness.” The letter ... more information

ALS. 1pg. 7.5” x 9”. October 21, 1803. Philadelphia, PA. An autograph letter signed “Stephen Girard” to James Cooper regarding the death of an associate’s son. In part: “It is on a very unpleasant circumstance and with much grief that I am under the necessity of addressing you. Knowing your intimacy with our mutual friend Capt. Robert Bethell I beg that you will communicate him the lamentable news of the death of his warthy Son Mr. Robt. Bethell Jun. enclosed in a letter from Mr. Martin Bi... more information

LS. 2pg. 7 ¾” x 9 ¾”. May 5, 1831. No Place. A letter signed “Stephen Girard” and “S.H. Carpenter” regarding their work on the Danville-Pottsville Railroad: “Know all men by these presents that Mr. Samuel H. Carpenter and Stephen Girard, Esq., of the City of Philadelphia and State of Pennsylvania are held and firmly bound unto the President and managers of the Danville and Pottsville Rail Road Company in the sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars money of the United States to be paid to the Said Pr... more information

ALS. 2pg. 5” x 8”. February 11, 1868. Blackheath. An autograph letter signed “James Glashier” to the well-known chemist Dr. W.H. Ince: “I have to take the chair this evening at the annual meeting of the Photographic Society. I cannot possibly be with you. I wish you kindly would tell me per return, or before, I leave home tomorrow for the Meeting of the Microscopic Society, whether the 1090 slides from Dr. Wollict, is the whole number, because in his first letter to you he says they answered to... more information

TLS. 1pg. April 22, 1931. New York. A typed letter signed “John Golden” to William Paley.... more information

AMQ. 2pg. 5 ½” x 3 ½”. October 25, 1952. No place. An autograph musical quotation from Goldman in pencil. It is on staff lined paper. The verso has some masking tape attached from a previous framing, and it is in very good condition. It is accompanied by a large photograph of Goldman conducting.... more information

DS. 1pg. 10 ¾” x 4”. April 4, 1865. Troy, New York. A partly printed document signed “Jay Gould” approving the transfer of shares in the Saratoga & Whitehall Rail Road Company to himself, as part of his project to consolidate the railroads in Vermont and northern New York. The document is in fine condition.... more information

An autograph letter signed "Fr. Granger" addressed to Congressman Stephen van Renssalaer. In this year, Granger, who was then a state congressman, was running for Lieutenant Governor. He wrote: "My principal object in writing a hasty letter today is to assure you that the friends of the administration have no additional cause of alarm from the last caucus which as one of the sheerest party frauds ever played upon the stage of management. You will see, from day to day, letters from gentlemen whose names have... more information

TDS. 15pg. 9” x 14 ½”. September 24, 1974. Beverly Hills, California. A lengthy typed document signed “Cary Grant” once at the end and initialed by him fourteen times throughout the text. In his will, the actor bequeathed most of his property in trust to his daughter, Jennifer Grant, with additional bequests to friends and employees, as well as donations to the Motion Picture Relief Fund, the Damon Runyon Memorial Fund for Cancer Research, the City of Hope Medical Center, the John Tracy Clinic, a... more information

D. 2pg. 8” x 10”. October 8, 1885. New York. A document regarding a memorial service for President Grant not long after he died. It is on “Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States” letterhead and reads: “At a stated meeting of the Commandery held on the 7th inst, the following Resolution was adopted and Committee appointed: ‘Resolved, that a Committee of five be appointed by the Commander to take into consideration the subject of holding memorial services in honor of our late Co... more information

ALS. 1pg 8” x 10”. December 27, 1871. Berlin. An autograph letter signed “Herman Grimm” to an unnamed recipient; it is written in German: “Most Honorable Sir, Unfortunately it is not possible for me to accept your honorable invitation. My lectures at the university are such that I would not have the time to make the trip to Koeln [Cologne], and they have placed such a demand on my time this winter that none is left for leisure. With excellent deep respect Your most devoted, Herman Grimm”. The... more information

TLS. 1pg. 5” x 8”. February 25, 1949. New York. A typed letter signed “John Gunther” on his personal letterhead to Reverend Niels Nielsen of Fresno, California: “So far we have had almost a thousand letters about DEATH BE NOT PROUD. One was yours. I read them all with care and the greatest appreciation; many too with deep sympathy. Please forgive me for not answering more specifically. You can see how difficult it would be to reply to each letters as I would like to, and as each deserves. Be... more information

Signed sketch. 1pg. 8” x 10”. No date [probably early 1940s]. No place. A raunchy ink sketch signed “Woody” on lined paper. It is obviously a World War II pro-enlistment drawing. It shows a passerby speaking to a sign painter (and Woody started off as a sign painter), stating that if he wanted more boys to enlist in the Army, “I don’t think you should cross her legs in times of war!” The sketch is in fine condition with a central fold; there are some marks to the lower border which are lik... more information