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

Jacob Best was among the first brewers in Milwaukee, building a plant in 1844. His son Phillip rose to control the Philip Best Brewing Company brewery by 1860 and, retiring in 1864, left it to his son-in-laws, Emil Schandein and Fred Pabst. With Fred heading the company, eventually renamed the Pabst Brewing Company, it rose to become the largest brewery in the world by 1900. <P> Signed stock. 1pp. 12" x 7". April 13, 1874. Milwaukee. A <B>Phillip Best Brewing Company</B> stock c... more information

PS. 8" x 10" . March 14, 1939. No place. A black and white studio photograph signed " To Mr. Daniel F. Tatville with my kindest regards from J J Paderewski 14 III 1939" . He signed along his white collar, making the autograph and inscription legible. The back has an even layer of mounting remnants across it and there is a very small yellow stain on the front below the date; the condition is fine. ... more information

Domestic guru and feminist. She began her life as an orphan in Massachusetts and supported herself by cooking at various hotels and restaurants throughout the New England region. After completing her education, Parloa wrote many cookbooks, one of which (<I>The New Cook Book</I>) made here a household name. She became one of the original instructors at The Boston Cooking School before opening her own institution in New York City. <P> ALS. 2pg. 8 ‰ˆ" x 5 ‰ˆ". ... more information

ALS. 1pg. 7 ‰ˆ" x 11" . November 22, 1780. Reading. A scarce war-dated autograph letter signed " Sam H. Parsons" addressed to New York Governor George Clinton in Poughkeepsie, New York. General Parsons wrote " Your Favor of the 6th Inst I received the 19th and will inform Capt Packwood that he is at Liberty to purchase the Flower. In common with Mr. Muirson"Äôs other Friends I had entertained the highest opinion of his Zealous attachment to our cause, ... more information

Peale was a Christian preacher and author known mostly for his book <I>The Power of Positive Thinking</I>. <P> An archive of four Peale letters to the same recipient: <P> <B>a)</B> TLS. 1pg. 7 ‰¼" x 10 ‰ˆ". April 3, 1950. New York, NY. A typed letter signed <I>"<B>Norman V. Peale</B>"</I> to Paul W. Kieser of the Dana Corporation in Toledo. In part: <I>"I am terribly embarrassed to discover tha... more information

(1796-1862). Pennington, a New Jersey Governor, served as Speaker of the House from 1859 to 1861, but lost in his bid for re-election. <P> DS. 1pp. 12 ‰ˆ" x 8" . Fifth of February, 1841. New Jersey. A document signed <I>" <B>Wm Pennington</B>" </I> as New Jersey Governor. He appointed <I>" Robert C. Stephens to be one of the Commissioners for taking the Acknowledgement and Proof of Deeds, for the county of Morris" " </I... more information

A chemistry professor at the London Polytechnic Institute, he developed the Pepper's Ghost illusion, a trick that utilizes one mirror and special lighting techniques to make one object seem to morph into another. This illusion is used at Disneyland's Haunted Mansion in the ballroom sequence. <P> ALS. 4pg. 5" x 8 ‰¼". July 23, 1862. London. An autograph letter signed <I>"<B>J.H. Pepper</B>"</I> written on London Polytechnic Institute sta... more information

DS. 2pg. 8 ‰ˆ" x 12 ‰ˆ" . January 11, 1945. Buenos Aires. A typed document signed " Peron" in blue ink. Written in Spanish, it appears to deal with men who were retiring. It is autographed on the back by Caroos Giminez Kramer and Julio E. Varona. The document has punch holes, stamps and is in very good condition. ... more information

(1828-1902). Perot was active in founding The Woman's Medical College of Philadelphia, the first medical college in the world for women. He was also the President of the Mercantile Library Company. 1871, Philadelphia. A <B>Mercantile Library Company</B> stock certificate for 1 share, signed by " T. Morris Perot" as President and " Jno. H. Watt" as Treasurer. The uncancelled stock is in extremely fine condition and has a fine central engraving of the Mercantile Lib... more information

(1794-1858). Perry, an American naval officer, opened Japanese ports to world trade in 1854 by arranging a treaty with Japan which protected American sailors and property in Japanese waters. <P> ALS. 3pg. 8" x 10". Aug 22 1834. New York. An autograph letter signed <I>"<B>M.C. Perry</B>"</I> to Thomas S. Perkins of New London, Connecticut. Perry communicated <I>"Above I transmit a draft for 125 dollars being the amount recd on the note... Chs G. H... more information

Pershing, an American army officer, commanded the American Expeditionary Force in World War I. He fought in the Spanish-American War and chased Pancho Villa into Mexico. <P> ANS. 1pg. 4" x 6". May 24, 1921. No place. An autograph note signed <I>"<B>John J. Pershing</B>"</I>: <I>"To Mr. James B. Bonner whose patriotic services as the representative in Washington of the Steel and Iron Industries of our country deserves the praise of all his country... more information

1pg. 8 ‰ˆ" x 11". April 8, 1939. New York, NY. A typed letter signed <I>"<B>Olivia D. Tucker</B>"</I> as corresponding secretary of the North Harlem Pharmaceutical Association, a professional organization of black pharmacists: <I>"You are invited to be present at our next meeting, Sunday April 16. 5pm. YMCA. This meeting will be addressed by Dr. O. Williams and Mr. Best of the anti-discrimination league. This bids fair to be on of our most im... more information

ALS. 1pg. 8" x 6 ‰ˆ" . July 5, 1833. No place. An autograph letter signed " Doct. Physick" to Mr. Alphonso Pageot, a French diplomat in the United States to mediate arrangements made by the July 4, 1831 treaty between America and France: " Doct. Physick presents his best complts. to Mr. Pageot. He will if possible visit Mrs. Trouvins this afternoon but if his numerous engagements prevent him today he will certainly wait on her tomorrow morning." The letter has da... more information

An American actor, Pidgeon starred in <I>How Green Was My Valley</I> and <I>Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea</I>. <P> <B>WALTER WANGER</B> (1894-1968). Wanger was a film director who worked on <I>Stagecoach</I>, <I>The Coconuts</I> with the Marx Brothers, and <I>Invasion of the Body Snatchers</I>. <P> TDS. 10pg. 8 ‰ˆ" x 13". October 25, 1935. Los Angeles. A lengthy contract signed <I>"<B>... more information

TLS. 1pg. 6 ‰¾" x 9" . Milford. October 22, 1940. A typed letter signed " Gifford Pinchot" on his personal letterhead. He wrote to A.E. Hurshman of Philadelphia: " Many thanks for your courteous and welcome letter. I am delighted that you approve of the position I have taken, and that you also will vote to keep an experienced man at the helm." The letter is in very fine condition and accompanied by the original mailing envelope. ... more information

The temperance movement, an attempt to abolish alcohol from America, took hold in the late 19th Century. Its best known representatives are Carrie Nation, the Women"Äôs Christian Temperance Union and Prohibition. <P> AM. 7pp. 5" x 8" . No date. No place. An autograph poem entitled <I>" A Suggestion To Need Of Our Nation" </I>, praising the temperance movement: <I>" " In course direct to each and all In a "Äotemperance"&... more information

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Price, a Congressman from Iowa, served as Commissioner of Indian Affairs from 1881 to 1885. <P> LS. 1pp. 8" x 10". Jany 26th, 1882. Washington. A letter signed <I>"<B>H. Price</B>"</I> as Commissioner of Indian Affairs on <I>"Department of the Interior Office Of Indian Affairs"</I> letterhead. He wrote to <I>"Jas M. McMaster"</I>, an Indian agent in Nevada. Price wrote: <I>"In response to your telegram ... more information

DS. 1pg. 7 ‰ˆ" x 4 ‰¼" . January 1, 1813. No place. A document signed " Peter Melzard" addressed to Isaac Story, Jr. and Richard Homan, Jr. It states " Gentlemen you being my agent Please to pay to John Melzard or order whatever balance of Prize Money or goods that may remain due to me in Acct of all & Singular Prize or Prizes that may be captured by the Privateer Schooner Enterprize Captain Morgan on his remonstrance Cruise." On the verso, Stor... more information

SB. 30pg. 1895. Albion, New York. A book, Pullman Memorial Universalist Church Dedication Services, signed " Compliments of Geo W Pullman" on the first endpage. Pullman was from Albion, New York and he decided to build a church for his community. Pullman agreed to give $5,000 for its construction if Albion came up with another $5,000. Tiffany designed the windows and the building was dedicated on January 31, 1895, with Pullman present. This book was used at the ceremony. It is in fine condi... more information