n.p. n.p., 1942. Original photograph, image size 7 by 9 inches with a 1/8 inch white border, showing Mary Pickford seated next to husband Buddy Rogers, each gazing at the other. Inscribed: "To Sgt A. M. DuBec with all good wishes from us both. Mary Pickford/Aug 1942" Pinholes in the..... More
1859. To an unknown recipient, complaining of poor workmanship preventing the engines from attaining maximum speed. Ericsson invented numerous mechanical devices, including the screw propeller, a locomotive engine, and an armored ship with a revolving gun turret. The Monitor, built on this plan, involved the Merrimack in the first naval..... More
Chicago: 1905. Stiff card. Letter on Victoria Hotel, Chicago, stationery, dated May 25, 1905, and signed, "Most Sincerely, Dustin Farnum". The letter thanks a fan for the gift of a handkerchief. Accompanied by a manila card, 2 inches by 3 inches, signed "Sincerely, Dustin Farnum, 1905". Both are enclosed in..... More
ca. 1910. Stiff card. Original silver nitrate photograph, 3½ by 5½ inches, on postcard stock, showing Farrar as Tosca. Boldly signed by Geraldine Farrar across the bottom of the image in ink. In fine condition. Geraldine Farrar (1882-1967) was an American soprano noted for her acting ability. She was also..... More
ca. 1908. Stiff card. Autograph on 2 by 3 inch card reading "Truly yours, Lillian Russell". Accompanied by a chromolithograqph cover cut from the October 1908 issue of 'The Theatre' showing the actress. Lillian Russell (1860-1922) was one of the most famous actresses and singers of the late 19th to..... More
Original black and white photograph, 4 by 6-1/4 inches, and with an image size of aproximately 4 by 5-1/2 inches. It is borderless except for a white border along the bottom, signed in green ink by Golda Meir. The photograph shows the Prime Minister seated at a table before a...... More
1919. One sheet, folded to make 4 pp. February 24, 1919. To Louis Raker, on the birth of his son, enclosing a gift. She also complains that she must pay more to her lawyers for advice on the bankruptcy of the producers. Signed 'Kate D. Wiggins.'. More
