An Alex Haley Signed Roots

by ALEX HALEY

ALEX HALEY (1921-1992). Haley, a writer, is best remembered for The Autobiography of Malcolm X and Roots. SB. September 17, 1984. No place. An edition of Roots inscribed by author Alex Haley in 1984 on the front endpage. The dustjacket has light wear and chipping, and the interior pages are in fine condition.

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Fitz-Greene Halleck Copies Out And Signs Two Verses By Thomas Campbell

by FITZ-GREENE HALLECK

FITZ-GREENE HALLECK (1790-1867). Halleck was an American poet and member of the Knickerbocker Group.AQS. 1pg. January 13, 1838. N.p. An autograph quote signed Fitz-Greene Halleck. Halleck wrote out two verses of Thomas Campbells poem Hallowed Ground. What hallows ground where heroes sleep? 'Tis not the sculptured piles you heap; In dews that heavens far distant weep Their turf may bloom, Or Genii twine beneath the deep Their coral tomb, But strew his ashes to the wind Whose sword or... Read More

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Signed Photograph Of Musician Lionel Hampton

by LIONEL HAMPTON

LIONEL HAMPTON (1908-2002). Hampton was an American jazz vibraphonist, pianist, percussionist, and bandleader. PS. 8 x 10. N.d. N.p. A photograph signed Best of Luck To Jimmy Lionel Hampton. The image is a black-and-white photograph of a smiling Hampton wearing a tuxedo and looking directly towards the camera. The photograph is printed on cardstock and was a headshot of Hampton titled LIONEL HAMPTON And His Orchestra manufactured by Associated Booking Corp. Jimmy is James V. Murfin (1929-1987), who left... Read More

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Check From First Lady Florence Harding For Animal Rights

by FLORENCE HARDING

FLORENCE MABEL HARDING (1860-1924). Florence Harding was the First Lady from 1921 to 1923. DS. 1pg. Dec 13, 1921. Marion, Ohio. An autograph check signed Florence Kling Harding as First Lady. She gave $5.00 to Mrs. Dankmeyer for the Anti-Vivisection Society of Maryland, a cause against performing surgery on living animals for science, which Harding was very passionate about. During her time as First Lady, she was a very vocal advocate of animal rights, being a contributor and... Read More

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The Proofs Of The Controversial Warren Harding Biography, The Shadow Of Blooming Grove

by (WARREN HARDING)

WARREN G. HARDING (1865-1923). Harding was the Twenty-Ninth President. Proof copies. 1968. No place. The proof copies of Francis Russells 1968 biography The Shadow Of Blooming Grove. The controversial biography is best-remembered for a lawsuit brought by the Harding family against Russell. He discovered letters between Harding and his mistress, Carrie Phillips, and Russell intended to publish excerpts of the correspondence. The Harding family successfully sued to block their disclosure, and it boosted... Read More

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An Oversized Stan Laurel & Oliver Hardy Photograph, Showing Them In Their Trademark Bowler Hats

by STAN LAUREL & OLIVER HARDY

STAN LAUREL (1890-1965) and OLIVER HARDY (1892-1957). The skinny, American-born Laurel and the chubbier, British-born Hardy were one of the most popular comedy duos of early cinema. They appeared in over one hundred films together, and their most popular was probably Babes In Toyland.PS. 10 x 13 . June 21, 1940. No place. An oversized black and white studio photograph signed Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy; the Hardy is a rubber stamp signature. Laurel... Read More

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Averell Harriman Signs A Photo To Ambassador William Blair After Visiting Manila

by AVERELL HARRIMAN

W. AVERELL HARRIMAN (1891-1986). Harriman was an influential Democratic politician from New York. He was Governor of New York, U.S. Secretary of Commerce, a diplomat, and a two-time Presidential hopeful.WILLIAM BLAIR (1916-1915). Blair was President Kennedys Ambassador to Denmark and President Johnsons Ambassador to the Philippines. He was also law partner with Adlai Stevenson.PS. 8 x 8. 1965. Manila. A photograph signed Averell Harriman as Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs. The image depicts Ambassador to... Read More

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W. Averill Harriman Signs A Photograph To Ambassador William Blair

by AVERILL HARRIMAN

W. AVERILL HARRIMAN (1891-1986). Harriman was an American politician and diplomat. He was Secretary of Commerce under President Truman.WILLIAM McCORMICK BLAIR, JR. (1916-2015). Blair was U.S. Ambassador to Denmark and the Philippines. PS. 9 3/8 x 7 . N.d. N.p. A black-and-white photograph signed W. Averill Harriman. The photograph depicts Harriman overseeing William M. Blair Jr. being sworn in as Ambassador, and he inscribed the photo to Blair. All best wishes to out superlative Ambassador with my warm regards... Read More

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Michael Harrington Handwrites Famous Quote From His Book, The Other America

by MICHAEL HARRINGTON

MICHAEL HARRINGTON (1928-1989). Harrington was an author, political activist, theorist, professor of political science, and a founding member of the Democratic Socialists of America.AQS. 1 pg. 4 x 6. N.d. N.p. An autograph quotation signed Michael Harrington: The millions who are poor in the United States tend to become increasingly invisibleIt takes an effort of the intellect and will even to see them. This quote was taken from his 1962 book, The Other America: Poverty in the United States,... Read More

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Days Before The Signing Of The Treaty Of Greenville, Future President William Henry Harrison Authorizes Rations Sent To The Potawatomi

by WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON

WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON (1773-1841). Harrison was the nineth and shortest-serving President. He held office for only a month.(POTAWATOMI NATION). A Native-American nation from the Great Lakes area, especially Michigan and Wisconsin, the Potawatomi belonged to the Northwestern Confederacy. This was an association of nations that formed after the American Revolution to protect their interests against those of the new United States. The Confederacy battled U.S. forces in the Northwest Indian War of 1786-95, which ended in defeat for its... Read More

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A Caroline Harrison Signed Portrait

by CAROLINE SCOTT HARRISON

CAROLINE HARRISON (1832-1892). Harrison was First Lady of the United States from 1889-1892.PS. 3 x 4 . N.d. N.p. An engraving signed Caroline Scott Harrison on the lower border. An annotation in another hand below her signature lists her years as First Lady, but the signature itself is undated. The print depicts Harrison in profile. It is in very good condition with some foxing. Since she died while her husband was in office, her signature is uncommon, and... Read More

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A Humorous Bret Harte Letter, Mocking His Wifes Obsessive Behavior: Mrs. Harte, Who Has An Unpleasant Way Of Going Through My Luggage Like A Customs House Officer, Turned To Me With Chilling Deliberation And Said Frank, What Have You Done With The Brush And Comb You Took With You? I Pointed Triumphantly To The Bureau Where They Lay

by BRET HARTE

BRET HARTE (1836-1902). An American author and Western short story writer, he is best remembered for The Luck Of Roaring Camp and The Outcasts Of Poker Flat.ALS. 4pg. 5 x 8. No date. No place. An autograph letter signed Bret Harte to Mr. Bowles concerning Mrs. Harte: My dear Bowles, We are ruined in the estimation of at least two women, and I fear the damning evidence of our guilt, remains in Springfield. You are probably... Read More

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Illustrated Verses From Bret Hartes Controversial Poem Plain Language From Truthful James About Racial Tensions In 1870s California

by BRET HARTE

BRET HARTE (1836-1902). Harte was a Nineteenth Century poet and author best known for writing about life in early California.9 pages. 5 x 7 . A complete set of illustrated verses from Bret Hartes 1870 poem Plain Language from Truthful James, later known as The Heathen Chinee. The poem was intended as a satirical critique of nineteenth-century Californian prejudices against the Chinese, but it was interpreted by much of its readership as anti-Chinese and was often republished in... Read More

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Impressionist Painter Childe Hassam Signs Note To Portrait Artist F. Edwin Church

by CHILDE HASSAM

CHILDE HASSAM (1859-1935). Frederick Childe Hassam was an American Impressionist painter who was developmental for the introduction of Impressionism to American collectors, dealers, and museums. He was known for his urban and coastal scenes, producing over 3,000 paintings, oils, watercolors, etchings, and lithographs over his career. He is known for his series of art called the Flag Series, having one titled The Avenue in the Rain located in The White House.ALS. 1pg. N.d. Old Lyme, Connecticut. An autograph letter... Read More

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Writer Julian Hawthorne Promotes The Stock Sales That Got Him Imprisoned For Fraud

by JULIAN HAWTHORNE

JULIAN HAWTHORNE (1846-1934). Hawthorne was an American writer. He was imprisoned for mail fraud related to questionable stock sales in 1913.TLS. 1pg. March 21, 1910. A typed letter signed Julian Hawthorne on his personal letterhead. The missive likely concerns the fraudulent stock sales for which Hawthorne and his friend William J. Morton were imprisoned in 1913. Dear Sir:- Now that you have read the little Solomon story which you have done, since you are reading this you... Read More

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President Hayes Handwrites A Letter On Executive Mansion Letterhead To The Hungarian Violinist Ede Remnyi

by RUTHERFORD B. HAYES

RUTHERFORD B. HAYES (1822-1893). Hayes was the Nineteenth President.EDE REMNYI (1828-1898). Remnyi was a Hungarian composer and violinist. He was Queen Victorias personal musician and he performed for President Hayes at the White House.ALS. 1pg. 5 x 7. January 7, 1881. Washington. An autograph letter signed R.B. Hayes as President on Executive Mansion letterhead. He wrote to the violinist Ede Remnyi who performed for the President at the White House: 7 Jany 1881 My... Read More

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President Hayes Signs A Very Large Photograph Of His Wife To The Wife Of Famous Indian Fighter George Crook

by RUTHERFORD B. HAYES

RUTHERFORD B. HAYES (1822-1893). Hayes was the Nineteenth President and a Union general during the Civil War. During his Presidency, he ended Reconstruction, began civil service reform, and restored financial confidence after the Panic of 1873. GEORGE CROOK (1829-1890). A Civil War soldier and noted Indian fighter, Crook fought at Antietam and Chickamauga. After the Civil War, he was sent to Boise, and negotiated a peace with the Apaches. He fought in 1876s... Read More

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PRESIDENT HAYES SIGNS A VERY LARGE PHOTOGRAPH OF HIS WIFERUTHERFORD B. HAYES (1822-1893). Hayes was the Nineteenth President and a Union general during the Civil War. During his Presidency, he ended Reconstruction, began civil service reform, and restored financial confidence after the Panic of 1873. PS. 7 x 13. No date [circa 1877]. No place [likely Washington, DC]. A very large photograph of First Lady Lucy Hayes inscribed on the lower margin by the President, To Miss Alberta Manning Houghton, with kindest regards, Rutherford B. Hayes. The photograph has an 1877 imprinted date and a Sarony imprint; based on the 1877 date, it was probably signed as President. Houghton was, like Lucy Hayes, likely involved in the womens suffrage and temperance movements. Hayes signed with his full name (not his usual R.B. Hayes) and the purple ink is light but legible. The overall condition is fine.

by RUTHERFORD HAYES

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Rutherford B. Hayes Signs A Cabinet Card Of His Wife, Lucy Webb Hayes

by RUTHERFORD B. HAYES

RUTHERFORD B. HAYES (1822-1893). Hayes was the Nineteenth President.PS. 4 x 6 . N.d. N.p. A cabinet card signed R. B. Hayes. The cabinet card depicts Hayess wife, Lucy Webb Hayes. Hayes signed the bottom left corner of this slightly faded image taken by Sarony. It is in fine condition.

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A Joseph Heller Signed Catch-22

by JOSEPH HELLER

SB. 568pp. No date. No place. A Catch-22 signed Joseph Heller in blue ballpoint ink on the endpage page. This classic novel is an Everymans Library edition printed in 1995. Light wear to the top and bottom of the dustjacket, but in fine condition.

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An Actor Recalls Legendary Star Edwin Booth At the "Theatre of Presidents"

by FERDINAND HIGHT

ALS. Hight was an American Actor. ALS. 1pg. 5" x 8". August 22 [No year]. Roxbury, MA. An autograph letter signed "Ferd. Hight" to Charles S. Greene, mentioning Edwin Booth, the legendary American actor and brother of presidential assassin John Wilkes Booth: "Yours of this date received. I was a member of the company at the National Theatre, Washington, D.C. in 1853. Commenced with Edwin Booth, I think, in Nov'r of that year, and remained until theatre was... Read More

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A Sir Edmund Hillary Signed Photograph

by EDMUND HILLARY

PS. 6 x 9. No date. No place. A black and white magazine photograph signed E Hillary in black ink on the lower margin. It shows him in academic wear, as he was receiving an honorary Doctorate of Laws. The image is in very fine condition.

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Congressman and Medal of Honor Winner Richmond Hobson Writes In Reference to the Peace Congress of 1907

by RICHMOND P. HOBSON

TLS. Hobson was an admiral in the United States Navy and a congressman representing Alabama from 1905-1915. Throughout his tenure as a congressman he worked to expand the naval power of the United States. In 1933 he was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his service in the Spanish-American War. TLS. 1pg. 8" x 10 ". March 20, 1907. Washington D.C. A typed letter signed "R.P. Hobson" addressed to New York lawyer and peace advocate Hayne Davis:... Read More

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The Spanish-American War Hero Hobson Congratulates A Mother For Enlisting Him In The Navy, Whether He Wishes To Go Into The Navy Or Not

by RICHMOND PEARSON HOBSON

RICHMOND PEARSON HOBSON (1870-1937). Hobson was an admiral in the United States Navy and a congressman representing Alabama from 1905 to 1915. Throughout his tenure as a congressman he worked to expand the naval power of the United States. In 1933 he was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his service in the Spanish-American War. ALS. 2pg. 4 x 7. May 21, 1902. Washington. An autograph letter signed Richmond Pearson Hobson on The Army... Read More

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Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. Gives Thanks For A Poem And A Compliment

by OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES

OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES SR. (1809-1894). Holmes was a celebrated New England poet. His son was a Supreme Court Justice of the same name.ALS. 1pg. November 12, 1886. Boston. An autograph letter signed Oliver Wendell Holmes. My dear sir I am much obliged to you for the copy of the Harvard Advocate, containing your poem which I have read with much interest. I must thank you also for a very kind allusion to myself which I wish I deserved better... Read More

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