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Controversy swirled around this American author, poet and actress when her abusive ne'er-do-well husband shot and wounded her paramour (1867), then after she divorced him he shot the same man ("New York Tribune" journalist Albert D. Richardson) a second time in 1869, although she married him before he died a week later; the trial proved a media sensation, the… Read more about this item

This Irish-American journalist worked his way up at a New York financial weekly, the "Merchant's Ledger," until he bought it in 1851 -- and as publisher renamed it the "New York Ledger" and transformed it into a successful literary paper, featuring articles by well-known writers; it was for him that Charles dickens wrote "Hunted Down," the only story he… Read more about this item

This author penned a wide variety of fiction and nonfiction such as "A Handbook of German Literature" (1895), "Reminiscences of William Wetmore Story, the American Sculptor and Author" (1897), "Laureled Leaders for Little Folks" (1908), "James Fenimore Cooper" (1913), "Tommy Tregennis" (1914) and "Edgar Allan Poe" (1926). Signature on a 3½" X 2¼" slip, n.p., n.y. Near fine. An… Read more about this item

The acclaimed and influential English singer, songwriter and musician entered pop stardom in the 1970s with the androgynous Ziggy Stardust character and remained at the top for decades, innovating and experimenting along the way. Bold signature (his usual stylized "Bo") and "'80" in blue fineline on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, which he dates "Aug 14 1980"… Read more about this item

This American merchant made his fortune in slave trading and privateering, later becoming one of the major financiers of the early industrial revolution; in politics he was a devout Federalist, serving in the Massachusetts legislature and in 1820 as a delegate to the Massachusetts Constitutional Convention. ALS, 1p + integral address leaf, 7¼" X 8 3/4", Beverly, MA, 7… Read more about this item

The popular English contralto, wife of French violinist Prosper Sainton, after retiring from singing enjoyed some success as a composer with cantatas such as "The Legend of St Dorothea" (1876), "The Story of the Faithful Soul" (1879) and others. ALS, 3pp (lettersheet), 4½" X 7", London, England, 1 July 1879. Addressed to Mrs. Sawyer. Near fine. Cordial note raving… Read more about this item

This Scottish writer's first novel ("Mr. Smith: A Part of His Life," 1874) pleased Queen Victoria so much she invited Walford to be received at court; she cranked out close to fifty similar light-hearted domestic page turners over the next four decades. AQS, 1p, 5" X 6¼" (lettersheet),n.p., 17 May 1911. Near fine. Walford writes out, large and bold,… Read more about this item

Five-sevenths (5/7ths) of the class inducted into the legendary Canton, Ohio institution are represented in these five choice signatures -- lacking only Larry Csonka and Gene Upshaw. Delightful grouping all on fine, matching, heavy stock 5" X 3" cards (all original mailing envelopes included). Alphabetically: 1) LEN DAWSON (1935-22), quarterback with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Cleveland Browns and Dallas Texans/Kansas… Read more about this item

This character actor appears in a number of films, but is remembered for cop roles on television series, portraying Lieutenant Johnny Russo on "The Detectives" (1959-62) and Captain Adam Greer on "The Mod Squad" (1968-73). Large, bold "My Best! / Tiger Andrews" in black ballpoint on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, which he dates 23 July 1986… Read more about this item

This Baseball Hall of Famer (inducted 1977) was a catcher for the Brooklyn Robins/Dodgers (1928, 1930-35), Boston Bees (1936-40), Pittsburgh Pirates (1940-46) and Cleveland Indians (1947); he then managed the Cleveland Indians (1951-56) and Chicago White Sox (1957-65, 1968-69). Bold signature in black ballpoint on heavy stock 5" X 3" card, dated by him 8 October 1971 at upper… Read more about this item

The popular, prolific actress and comedian's many film roles include "Sixteen Candles" and "Home Alone" and her numerous television appearances include a regular on "Benson" and "Dear John." IPS, glossy 3½" X 5½", n.p., n.y. Fine. Black-and-white candid closeup of Bird in later years, boldly inscribed and signed in black fineline "To / Richard / Keep Smilin' / Love… Read more about this item

Big Jim" was an attorney and Republican politician and served as Illinois' longest-serving governor, a remarkable four terms and fourteen years (1977-91). DS, 1p, heavy stock 5½" X 8", Springfield, IL, 8 January 1979. Fine. Ornate printed invitation "to be among the honored guests at ceremonies inaugurating" Thompson along with his lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state, comptroller… Read more about this item

The memorable Grammy, Emmy and Tony winning actor of screen, stage and television is often remembered for his many Edward Albee stage productions. Handsome signature in black ballpoint on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, dated by him 27 April 1970 at upper right. Fine.With origiinal envelope. Comes wioth a fine glossy 8" X 10" photograph, a head-and-shoulders… Read more about this item

Oscar winner for "Key Largo" in 1948, this prolific actress appeared in 65 films between 1933 and 1982, the best known of them the 1939 "Stagecoach" with John Wayne. Large and lovely signature in blue ballpoint on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, dated by her 28 January 1983 at upper right. Fine. With original envelope. Accompanied by… Read more about this item

The Austrian actor of Czech-Turkish descent, nicknamed "The Turkish Delight," was a stage director in Vienna but appeared as a sinister character in many popular Hollywood films between 1941 and 1953. Large and bold signature in black ballpoint on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, which he dates "1987" at upper right. Fine. With original envelope bearing his… Read more about this item

This versatile actor of screen and television is best remembered for "Love Story" (1970) and "Paper Moon" (1973). Bold signature in blue ballpoint, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, dated by him 9 October 1990 at upper right. Near fine. Accompanied by a fine glossy 7" X 9" photograph, a closeup of he and Ali MacGraw in "Love Story.… Read more about this item

The prolific character actor of many films is remembered as "Happy" on television's "McHale's Navy" (1962-64) and Murray Slaughter on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" (1970-77) -- but overwhelmingly as Captain Merrill Stubing on the pop phenomenon series "The Love Boat" (1977-87). Unusual ANS, 1p, heavy stock 5½" X 8", n.p., n.y. Fine. In blue fineline, MacLeod pens the… Read more about this item

This Kentucky attorney and politician served as the first Solicitor General of the United States (1870-72) under President U.S. Grant, then was appointed his Secretary of the Treasury (1874-76); a crusading reformer and civil rights advocate, he helped dismantle the growing Ku Klux Klan in the South and prosecuted the Whiskey Ring, among other zealous accomplishments. LS, 3pp (lettersheet),… Read more about this item

This notable British artist, known as Lady Butler, favored large scale paintings of English military battles and campaigns; she married Lieutenant-General William Butler, a well-known officer, writer and adventurer, and lived throughout the realm; a woman in the mostly male world of artists brought her wide acclaim. Good content ALS, 2pp (lettersheet), 4½" X 7", Plymouth, U.K., 8 April… Read more about this item

This Italian professor of philosophy and Italian language/literature visited the U.S. to research the public schools and decided to stay; he wed noted poet/writer/educator/socialite Anne Lynch and their New York brownstone became a popular salon for authors and artists. AQS, 1p, 6 3/4" X 9", Newport, RI, 31 September 1872. Addressed to "Carlo T. Brooks." Near fine. Mild age… Read more about this item