Autograph List No. 46 Artists & Authors Charles Addams
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John McCain Candidate for Republican presidential nomination 2000. Book: "Faith Of My Fathers", c.1999, hd. bd., boldly signed on the first free page.….$45.00 Andrew W. Mellon (1855-1937) Sec'y of the Treasury (1921-32) - signed calling card, 3 1/8 x 1 5/8, mounting traces on verso, fine.….$100.00 L.A. Miller Governor of Wyoming- 6 1/2 x 9 b & w Harris & Ewing portrait, inscr. & signed "to _____ Gov. L.A. Miller, Cheyenne, WY. 11-17-33".….$20.00 Nathan L. Miller Governor of New York 1921-22. Typed letter, Executive Chamber Albany, February 15, 1921, answering an autograph request.….$25.00 Lewis F. Powell, Jr. (1907-1998) US jurist; president of American Bar Association 1964-1965; president of Virginia State Board of Education 1968-1969; Supreme Court justice 1972-1987. Boldly inscribed and signed Supreme Court Card.….$50.00 Stanley Reed (1884-1980) US jurist and lawyer; solicitor general 1935-1938; Supreme Court justice 1938-1957. Typed letter signed, U.S. Supreme Court, March 30, 1971.….$90.00 William H. Rehnquist (1924-2005) Supreme Court justice 1972-1986. Impressive 8 x 10 b&w matte-finish portrait, neatly signed.….$100.00 John A. Scali (1918-1995) US diplomat and broadcast journalist; State Department correspondent for ABC News 1961-1971; as unofficial US-Soviet go-between, helped defuse Cuban missile crisis 1962; US ambassador to UN 1973-1975. Typed letter signed, May 14, 1974, 1 1/2 pages, 2 sheets, excellent content regarding a massacre in the Middle East - Qirat Shmona. If you are interested in this item, please contact me for more content.….$145.00 John Paul Stevens III U.S. Supreme Court Justice- Official Supreme Court card with embossed insignia, signed in black ink, near mint.….$40.00 Potter Stewart (1915-1985) US jurist; Supreme Court justice 1959-1981; Typed letter signed, March 17, 1981, U.S. Supreme Court, regarding the Boy Scouts.….$60.00 Kurt Waldheim Austrian diplomat and politician; Austrian foreign minister 1968-1970; secretary-general of UN 1972-1982; president of Austria 1986-1992; wrote autobiographies "In the Eye of the Storm" 1985, "The Answer" 1996. 3 1/4 x 5 3/4 b&w photo, boldly signed in wide lower margin.….$30.00 Earl Warren (1891-1974) US jurist and Republican politician, Supreme Court chief justice 1954-1969. Typed letter, July 19, 1948, letter of thanks, signed in fountain pen.….$50.00 Byron White Supreme court (1962-1993), beautifully signed official SC card.….$55.00 Charles E. Whittaker (1901-1973) US jurist; Supreme Court justice 1957-1962. Typed letter signed, March 23, 1973, routine.….$55.00 Presidents & First Ladies Chester A. Arthur (1829-1886) US Republican politician; vice-president of US 1881; 21st president of US (1881-1885). Magnificent bold fountain pen signature on an Executive Mansion card.….$430.00 George Bush (1924- ) 41st President of the United States. TLS, 6 1/2 x 8 1/2, dated January 15, 1988 on his personal letterhead. Short thank you, single mailing fold, else very fine for display.….$150.00 Jimmy Carter and Rosalyn Carter - President and First Lady - very nice portrait of the two, neatly signed by both - excellent.….$110.00 Rosalynn Carter Former First Lady of the United States. Her autograph is much more difficult to obtain than people realize. Here is a neat example, signed in-person opposite her standard facsimile signature on an 8 x 10 color close-up.….$50.00 Grover Cleveland (1837-1908) 22nd President of The United States. Military document, 15 3/4 x 19 1/2, twelfth day of September, 1893, appointing an assistant surgeon with the rank of First Lieutenant, signed by the President and Secy' of War, Daniel S. Lamont, filing folds, but very little aging and no tears. Nice vignette and seal fully intact.….$375.00 Frances F. Cleveland Preston (1864-1947) US wife of Grover Cleveland from 1886. Envelope with printed return address for Mrs. T. J. Preston, boldly hand-franked, 1931, fine.….$75.00 Bill Clinton 42nd president of US 1993-2001 - very tough to obtain a genuine autograph. Book: My Life, c.2004, First Edition, neatly signed on the cover page, fine.….$295.00 Calvin Coolidge (1872-1933) 30th Pres. of the United States (1923-29). Neatly signed White House Card, heavy mounting traces on back, still fine.….$250.00 Charles G. Dawes (1865-1951) American lawyer, financier and politician, Vice-President of the U.S.(1925-29), U.S. Ambassador to Great Britain (1929-32), corecipient of Nobel Peace Prize (1925) with Sir Austen Chamberlain. TLS, Treasury Department, july 21, 1898, to J. T. Alter in Pennsylvania, regarding documents for a proposed bank - good content!….$100.00 Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890-1969) 34th Pres. and outstanding military leader of WW II. A wonderful, original 8 x 10 b&w matte-finish in military uniform, close-up, inscribed and signed in fountain pen in the wide lower margin, a couple minor dings, otherwise fine, matted and framed to an overall 13 x 16. Shipping by UPS = 15.00….$395.00 Mamie Doud Eisenhower (1896-1979) first Lady, boldly signed typed letter to woman in nursing home, extending birthday wishes routine but superb sig.….$75.00 Betty Ford (1918- ) former 1st lady and founder of Betty Ford Clinic. TLS, June 9, 1976, on White House letterhead, cute response to a trucker, speaking in "CB" language. Envelope included.….$75.00 Gerald Ford (1913- ) 38th pres. of the U.S. 8 1/2 x 11 color booklet "The President's House", boldly signed on the cover, fine.….$70.00 Four Presidents 10 x 8 color photo shot at some type of signing ceremony, signed in-person by four former U.S. Presidents; JIMMY CARTER, GEORGE BUSH (Sr.), GERALD FORD and BILL CLINTON (shown seated, signing a large book or ledger. All four were painstakingly aquired in-person. This photo has also been signed by two former US Vice-presidents, Bob Dole and Al Gore.….$1250.00 Ulysses S. Grant ( 1822-1885 ) 18th President of the U.S. - Bold fountain pen signature on a small card. There is a light ghosted image of leaves once pressed in album behind the signature, but does not overly detract.….$400.00 Warren G. Harding (1865-1923) 29th President of the United States - Document signed, May 19th, 1921, 20" x 15 1/2" with eagle vignette, appointing Yunder Olson Collector of Internal Revenue for the District of North Dakota, boldly signed by the President and countersigned by A. W. Mellon as Sec'y of the Treasury. There is some water staining along the left side and overall age toning, still fine.….$425.00 Florence King Harding First Lady, wife of President Warren G. Harding. Bold fountain pen full signature on vintage 8 1/2 x 10 album page, beneath a 2 cent stamp of 1923.….$95.00 Benjamin Harrison (1833-1901) 23rd president of the U.S. (1889-93). ALS, September 2, 1888, challenging content, dark ink, 5 x 8, very fine condition.….$425.00 Lou Henry Hoover (1875-1944) Absolutely fabulous 7 1/2 x 11 1/2 portrait by Bachrach. The image is boldly signed in dark fountain pen, also signed by the photographer - this photo ranks a '10' in every respect!….$200.00 (cover photo) Andrew Johnson (1808-1875) 17th president of US 1865-1869, 1st US president to be impeached. Inscription in pencil on a small slip "Andrew Johnson, Greenville, Tenn., Feb 28th, 1871. Overall fine condition.….$325.00 John F. Kennedy (1917-1963) 35th President of the U.S. from 1961-1963 until his untimely death at the hand of an assassin. Typed letter as US Senator, April 21, 1954, brief content apologizing for a delayed response, boldly signed in black ink. A fine authentic example.….$1800.00 John F. Kennedy (1917-1963) 35th President of the U.S. from 1961-1963 until his untimely death at the hand of an assassin. Book: Profiles In Courage, soft cover, 11th printing, boldly signed, in-person, on the inside cover, the book is well-worn, yet intact. The signature is a great in-person example!….$950.00 Richard M. Nixon (1913-1994) Probably the most controversial President of the 20th Century. His autograph in any form is much more rare than most realize as the vast majority of material available is autopen - vintage 8 x 10 b&w smiling photo, boldly inscribed "To Vice Admiral R. F. Whitehead with best wishes from Dick Nixon". Some damage at upper center, into photo about 1 1/2", otherwise very good.….$325.00 Pat Nixon (1912-1993) US wife of Richard Nixon from 1940 - clean ink signature on large card imprinted at top "La Casa Pacifica" - near mint.….$60.00 Patricia Cox Nixon US daughter of Richard Nixon and Pat Nixon - TLS, November 16, 1972 - thanks for support of her father, envelope included.….$30.00 Julie Nixon US author; wrote biography "Pat Nixon: The Untold Story" 1986; daughter of Richard Nixon and Pat Nixon; wife of Dwight David Eisenhower II. ALS, 6 1/2 x 8 1/4 personal lettersheet, 1 1/2 pages, front & back, April 10th, 1968, to Margery Byers, thanking her for a gift, mentions "Mr. and Mrs. Eisenhower", one fold, excellent and quite uncommon.….$70.00 Patricia Nixon (1912-1993) US wife of Richard Nixon from 1940 - lovely 8 x 10 color portrait, neatly inscribed and signed.….$100.00 Julie Nixon Eisenhower US author; wrote biography "Pat Nixon: The Untold Story" 1986; daughter of Richard Nixon and Pat Nixon; wife of Dwight David Eisenhower II. Lovely 10 x 8 coloe photo as a young woman, neatly inscribed and signed with full name.….$25.00 Dan Quayle and Marilyn Quayle - Vice-president and 2nd Lady under the first President Bush - wonderful family photo, 8 x 10 color, boldly signed by both.….$65.00 Nancy Reagan Former first lady of the U.S. 8 1/2 x 11 program for the Republican National Convention Luncheon Gala, signed on the front cover by Nancy Reagan and on the back by Patricia Nixon. Both could be separated for other uses if desired.….$80.00 Ronald Reagan (1911-2004) 40th President of The United States. Authentic signed photos of Reagan are RARE! Outstanding 10 x 8 glossy, neatly inscribed and signed in blue marker. Excellent condition and rare in authentic form.….$425.00 Edith Kermit Roosevelt (1861-1948) US 2nd wife of Theodore Roosevelt 1886. Color postcard image of the White House, postmarked 1904, signed on the image side with full name in fountain pen, fine.….$150.00 Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945) 32nd President of the United States. TLS, dated August 28, 1931, on State of New York letterhead, 1p., to Ruth Lee, expressing thanks and informing her "the late President was not my father…" boldly signed , age-toned and some spotting, still a fine example.….$350.00 William H. Taft (1857-1930) 27th Pres. of the U.S. (1909-1913). Original 8 x 10 1/2 portrait by Moffet, boldly inscribed, signed and dated July 25th, 1914, mounted to larger board, mounting traces above and below, all easily matted out, all of Taft's writing is bold and crisp, some minor scuffing to image, overall fine. Also signed in brown pencil by the photographer.….$425.00 Royalty Alexandra of Wales (1844-1925) Princess Alexandra of Danmark (1844-1925). Born in Denmark as daughter of Christian IX, King of Denmark and Princess Louise of Hesse-Cassel. She married 1863 Edward Wettin, Prince of Wales and later King Edward VII, King of England. Fabulous 8 1/2 x 11 photo with 5 x 7 1/4 image area, by Alice Hughes of London, boldly signed by the Pricess and dated 1901, very fine.….$400.00 Otto Von Bismark (1815-1898) Prussian statesman and First Chancellor of the German Empire. Envelope addressed to his sister Von Arnim von Bismark, stamped postmark, seal on back intact, aging, very good.….$140.00 Juan de Borbon (1913-1993) Spanish pretender; son of Alfonso XIII; father of Juan Carlos I. 4 1/2 x 6 1/2 b&w photo, signed and dated 1979, fine.….$30.00 Vitorio Emanuele III King of Italy, son of Umberto and Margherita di Savoia. In 1940, he signed the declaration of war against France and Great Britain, with which Italy entered in the conflict to the flank of the Germany. Magnificent 8 1/2 x 12 portrait in full royal military dress, boldly signed in fountain pen and date 1932. Small tear at left border, does not touch image and would completely matte out.….$400.00 Hussein I (1935-1999). King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan from 1952. Hussein struggled to balance his generally pro-Western policies with his pro-Palestinian neighbors and factions within his country. Signed holiday greeting card in English. Darkly signed by the king and his consort Queen Noor Al Hussein. Engraved message opposite charming photo of infant informs, "Yet another photograph by my daddy...I am Hamzah bin Al Hussein, the youngest member of my family. I join my parents, brothers and sister in wishing you every future happiness and contentment." Accompanying transmittal envelope is postmarked at the Royal Palace Dec 12, 1979. Very neat piece.….$200.00 Zayed Mohammed Khatami Moderate Shiite president of Iran (1997-2005) improving ties with the West as well as relaxing internal religious and other policies. SP, color, 5"x61/2" quarter-length portrait. Boldly signed "S. M. Khatami" beside image in both English and Arabic. Fine example.….$150.00 Philip (Philip Mountbatten; Duke of Edinburgh) British (Greek-born) prince consort; husband of Elizabeth II 1947; grandson of George I of Greece; great-grandson of Victoria. Rare vintage 8 x 8 family photo, signed and dated 1959, some lt. spotting does not overly detract, still fine.….$275.00 George V (1865-1936) King of England, succeeding his father, Edward VII in 1910, until his death. DS, 18 x 13 1/2, dated June 23, 1927, approving a U.S. Presidential appointment of John b. Ketcham to be Vice-Consul at Singapore. Fine signature at upper left, signed by one other, 4 folds, overall fine condition….$365.00 Science, Space & Aviation Edwin E. 'Buzz' Aldrin, Jr. Apollo XI astronaut - original NASA 8 x 10 color photo in white spacesuit, inscribed (poss. in a diff. hand) and signed in black ink by Aldrin, tape remnants in borders, otherwise fine.….$120.00 Jerome Alexander (1876-1959) American chemist, specialist in chemistry of colloids, pioneer in ultramicroscopy - AMA 100th Anniversary (1947) cover signed.….$25.00 Joseph P. Allen Mission specialist on STS-5 (November 11-16, 1982) and STS-51A (November 8-16,1984) and has logged a total of 314 hours in space. 8 x 10 color NASA photo in white spacesuit, neatly signed.….$25.00 Bill Anders He was backup pilot for the Gemini XI, Apollo 11 flights, and was lunar module pilot for Apollo 8 -- the first lunar orbit mission in December 1968. 10 x 8 glossy pre-flight image, boldly signed, rare!….$395.00 Apollo 15 Marvelous 10 x 8 color photo appearing at a press conference, boldly signed by crew members Dave Scott, Jim Irwin and Al Worden.….$450.00 Apollo 15 Insurance Cover Insurance cover with a color cachet honoring Apollo 15, signed in black felt tip by crew members Dave Scott, Jim Irwin and Al Worden, in quarantine, hours before their launch to the moon. In fine condition, with cancelled First Man On The Moon and Thomas Jefferson stamps. These insurance covers were postmarked on the day of the launch and then given to the families of the astronauts to sell to collectors if the astronauts were killed on their missions.….$450.00 Apollo 9 10 x 8 b&w vintage glossy from NASA of the crew in their space suits, leaving their quarters and heading for the launch pad, boldly signed by James McDivitt, Dave Scott and Rusty Schweickart - they don't get any better!!….$575.00 Neil Armstrong Pilot, Astronaut, Businessman, Apollo 11- first man ot step foot on the moon. His autograph is becoming quite rare, due to demand and his decision to cease signing through the mail. Highly desireable 8 x 10 color NASA photo, in white space suit with the moon in background, boldly inscribed and signed in blue marker - excellent condition and signature contrast. Many of these were signed by autopen and the price for the real thing has been escalating at an incredible rate!….$895.00 James P. Bagian A veteran of two space flights (STS-29 in 1989 and STS-40 in 1991) - 8 x 10 color NASA photo in orange space suit, neatly signed adding "STS-29".….$25.00 Bob Bartlett (1875-1946) American Explorer. Commanded the 'Roosevelt' on Peary's Arctic voyages, as well as many other important expeditions. Ink signature on album page and dated May 23, 1936, LT. wrinkles, still VG.….$40.00 John-David Bartoe Flew on Space Shuttle Mission 51-F (July 29 to August 6, 1985) as a civilian Navy payload specialist. Original 8 x 10 NASA photo in blue flight suit, boldly inscribed and signed.….$22.00 John Blaha Served as pilot on STS-33 and STS 29, was Spacecraft Commander on STS-58 and STS-43, served on Mir-22 as Board Engineer 2, and was a Mission Specialist on STS-79 and STS-81. 10 1/2 x 8 vivid color photo of the shuttle on the pad, boldly signed.….$22.00 Guion S. Bluford, Jr. First black astronaut in space - mission specialist on STS-8, STS 61-A, STS-39, and STS-53. Original 8 x 10 NASA photo in blue flight suit, neatly inscribed and signed.….$30.00 Frank Borman US air force officer, astronaut, and businessman; president of Eastern Air Lines 1975-1985; CEO of Eastern Air Lines 1975-1986; chairman of Eastern Air Lines 1976-1986. Boldly signed 8 x 10 color photo in business suit, holding a model of an Eastern Airlines plane.….$50.00 Vance D. Brand Astronaut chosen in 1966 - flew on four space missions; Apollo-Soyuz, STS-5, STS 41-B, and STS-35. Original 8 x 10 NASA photo in blue flight suit, neatly signed.….$50.00 Mark Brown He flew on STS-28 (August 8-13, 1989), following which he served as astronaut member on the Space Station Freedom Program, and later on STS-48. 10 x 8 color photo / artist rendering of shuttle riding atop a Boeing 747 with a chase plane in the distance, neatly signed.….$25.00 R. E. Byrd (1888-1957) American naval officer and explorer, established Antarctic base "Little America" - TLS, 'Byrd Polar Expedition' letterhead, April 20, 1954, to a woman in Chicago regarding a mutual aquaintance and Byrd's book "Alone", boldly signed with his full name, stapled at the top to another sheet.….$95.00 Melvin Calvin (1911-1997) US chemist; studied photosynthesis; Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1961. 8 x 10 b&w glossy photo, neatly signed.….$30.00 Scott Carpenter The first human ever to penetrate both inner and outer space - one of the original seven Mercury Astronauts. Original 8 x 10 color NASA photo in business suit, neatly signed.….$80.00 Gerald 'Jerry' Carr Commander of Skylab 4. From February 1974 until March 1978, Colonel Carr and his Skylab 4 teammates shared the world record for individual time in space: 2,017 hours 15 minutes 32 seconds. 8 x 10 color NASA photo in white space suit, neatly inscribed and signed.….$30.00 Eugene Cernan Moonwalker - Book: "The Last Man on the Moon", c.1999, hd. bd., boldly inscribed and signed on the title page, adding a date of "6/02".….$55.00 Jacqueline Cochran (1910-1980) US aviator; 1st woman to fly faster than speed of sound 1953. Typed letter, January 2, 1973, offering permission to publish another letter, signed in black ink.….$60.00 Eileen M. Collins Commander and veteran of four space flights, Collins has logged over 872 hours in space. 8 x 10 NASA coloe photo, neatly signed.….$25.00 Charles Conrad, Jr. (1930-1999) His first flight was on Gemini V, followed by his role as commander of Gemini XI and served as commander of Apollo XII. Bold signature on 3 x 5 card, perfect for matting.….$40.00 Denton A. Cooley (1920- ) US heart surgeon; founded Texas Heart Institute 1962; performed 1st human artificial heart implantation 1969. Typed letter signed, March 2, 1971, Cardiovascular Associates letterhead, discussing the virtues of the Boy Scouts.….$45.00 Gordon Cooper (1927-2004) Mercury 7 astronaut - Book: "Leap of Faith", c.2000, hd. bd., First Edition, neatly signed on the title page, acquired in-person.….$70.00 Bob Crippen He served as pilot on STS-1 (April 12-14, 1981), and was the spacecraft commander on STS-7 (June 18-24, 1983), STS-41C (April 6-13, 1984) and STS-41G (October 5-13, 1984). Boldly signed 25 cent envelope with space hologram, mint.….$25.00 Scott Crossfield First U.S. test pilot of the X-15. 10 1/2 x 8 b&w photo standing next to the X-15, inscribed, signed and dated 10/27/90, bio on the back.….$40.00 
Walt Cunningham On October 11, 1968, he occupied the lunar module pilot seat for the eleven-day flight of Apollo 7. 8 x 10 satin-finish color photo, boldly signed, excellent contrast and condition, acquired in-person at a UACC show in New Jersey.….$75.00 Charlie Duke Duke served as lunar module pilot of Apollo 16, April 16-27, 1972. He was accompanied on the fifth manned lunar landing mission by John W. Young (spacecraft commander) and Thomas K. Mattingly II (command module pilot). Book: "Moonwalker", c.1990, hd. bd., signed on the first free page, acquired in-person.….$50.00 Amelia Earhart (1898-1937) first woman to cross the Atlantic- lost on attempted around-the-world flight. Air mail envelope, 6.5 x 3.75, addressed in another hand to a lady in Ohio, and signed in the top left corner in fountain pen, Amelia Earhart.” Envelope bears a September 5 New York postmark. Included typed notation mentions several of her flight accomplishments and noting “Shortly after one of these flights we wrote to her in New York City sending her this cover and asking for her autograph and return.”….$425.00 Manfred Eigen German chemist; Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1967. 3 1/2 x 5 b&w glossy photo, neatly signed, ca.1975.….$25.00 John Enders (1897-1985) US bacteriologist; Nobel Prize in Medicine 1954. 9 x 7 3/4 b&w photo, neatly signed - excellent!….$40.00 Jake Garn U.S. Senator and Astronaut. 8 x 10 color NASA photo, boldly inscribed and signed.….$25.00 Marc Garneau A veteran of three space flights (STS-41G in 1984, STS-77 in 1996 and STS-97 in 2000). 8 x 10 color Canada Space Program, neatly inscribed and signed.….$22.00 John Glenn American hero, Astronaut-turned-Politican-turned-Astronaut. 8 x 10 b&w formal photo as Senator, signed in-person.….$50.00 Linda M. Godwin Her four missions included STS-37; STS-59; STS-76 and STS-108. 8 x 10 color NASA photo in blue flight suit, boldly inscribed and signed.….$22.00 |