Autographs from Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts, ABAA

New York: St. Martin's Press, 1990. Hardcover. Two items: First, Anderson's autobiography: 8vo. White paper over boards with gilt spine lettering, pictorial dust jacket. xv, 302pp. Illustrations. Near fine/fine. Except for spotted top page edges, this copy is tight and bright. Second, a PS, glossy 10" X 8", n.p., n.y. Fine. Modern reproduction of a well-known WW2-era image of… Read more about this item

This corporate art director was also a well-known Chicago painter remembered for still life and landscapes; his collection of historical menus was so renowned it was given a special exhibition at the New York Historical Society in 1949. ALS, 1p, 10½" X 7¼", Oak Park, IL, 12 June 1940. Near fine. Addressed to Mary B. Day (1883-1959, librarian at… Read more about this item

This Democrat-turned-Republican was an Oregon jurist and politician, serving that state as Chief Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court (1853-58), United States Senator (1865-71), 32nd Attorney General under President Grant (1981-75) and finally, oddly, as mayor of Portland (1902-05). Partial DS, 1p, 7 3/4" X 9 3/4", n.p. [Washington, DC], n.y. [docket on verso notes 2 August 1872]. Very… Read more about this item

The father of the religious education movement" was a distinguished Northwestern University and Union Theological Seminary professor whose 1917 "A Social Theory of Religious Education" is considered a seminal work in its field. ANS, 1p, 5½" X 8½", New York, NY, 29 December 1924. Near fine. Addressed to Miss Moore. Archivally closed (on verso) short tear at upper right.… Read more about this item

This Rock Star of librarians was a librarian's librarian and named one of the 100 most influential librarians in America; he actually received no formal training, but was a polymath who pioneered library science training; his life was celebrated in Paul A. Winckler';s 1992 biography "The Greatest of Greatness: The Life and work of Charles C. Williamson." TNS, 1p,… Read more about this item

Nicknamed "Immaculate Reception," this famed running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers (1972-83) and Seattle Seahawks (1984) earned honors galore, culminating in election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1990. Choice, bold signature (with his jersey number "#32" worked into his last name) in black fineline on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, dated by him 8… Read more about this item

This cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church served as first president of the Prefecture for the Economic Affairs of the Holy See, among other high posts, and in 1968 was named Vicar General of Rome, an office he served until his death. Large and bold signature in blue ballpoint on a fine heavy stock 5" X 3" card, dated… Read more about this item

This baseball star pitched for NINE teams from his debut with the San Francisco Giants in 1962 and retirement from the Kansas City Royals in 1983 in a colorful, controversial, award-studded career that finished with election to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1991. Big and bold signature in blue ballpoint on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card,… Read more about this item

The only Michigan governor to ever die in office (at the young age of 54) was this Republican politician, who served as the Great Lakes State's 34th and 36th governor. Two items: First, a Typed Letter Signed, 7¼" X 10½", Lansing, MI, 14 May 1936. Addressed to Arnold F. Gates (1914-93, noted Lincoln/Civil War scholar). Near fine. Two faint… Read more about this item

When Governor Shelby Cullom resigned in 1883 to take a seat in the U.S. Senate, his lieutenant governor -- an attorney and state legislator -- became the Prairie State's 18th governor and filled the remainder of Cullom's term, serving until 1885. Partly-printed DS, 1p, 14" X 11", Springfield, IL, 1883 May 10. Very good. Light original folds (neither weakened… Read more about this item

This attorney from west central Illinois rode the judicial circuit with Abraham Lincoln; in 1858, when William "Duff" Armstrong (son of Lincoln's New Salem friend Jack Armstrong) was charged with murder, Lincoln represented him -- and Shaw served as co-prosecuting attorney; Armstrong was acquitted and it became one of the better known cases of Lincoln's law career. The first… Read more about this item

ThIs College Football Hall of Famer punted for the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders (1973-86) and is often considered the greatest football punter of all time; he was also the first punter elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, inducted in 2014. Bold signature in red fineline on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., dated by him 8… Read more about this item

This Canadian hockey star played right wing (1971-91) for the Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers and Quebec Nordiques and is often considered one of the hundred greatest NHL players of all time. Bold signature in black fineline on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., dated by him 20 September 1986 at upper right. Fine. With original transmittal… Read more about this item

New York: American Theatre Press, Inc, 1975. Paperback. Three heavy stock cards. 3" X 5". Fine. 3 original transmittal envelopes. Also booklet: 8vo. Glossy pictorial wrappers. 26pp. Illustrations, advertisements. Very good. This August 1975 stage program for the Royal Shakespeare Company's revival of Arthur Conan Doyle and William Gillette's stage play about the Great Detective hails from the Broadhurst… Read more about this item

This most ORegon of politicians served his state as a Republican first as its 29th governor (1959-67) then for three decades as senator (1967-97). Bold signature in black ink on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, dated by him 11 March 1970 at upper right. Near fine. Single discreet staple hole at upper center near edge. With original… Read more about this item

This Vermont-born editorial cartoonist drew for the "Providence Journal" for nearly half a century, and his work often appeared in other newspapers nationwide; his cartoon addressing the death of Thomas Edison on October 18, 1931, was a runner-up for the 1932 Pulitzer Prize in Cartooning (which went to John R. McCutcheon). Original Ink Drawing, heavy stock 8½" X 12¼",… Read more about this item

This prolific American artist designed twelve U.S. postage stamps, five U.S. coins, Olympic medallions, loads of book illustrations, "Newsweek" and other national magazine front covers -- on and on. Signed First Day Cover, 6½" X 3½", cancelled in New York, New York on 8 June 1991and with "First Day of Issue" boldly stamped. Single 29-cent "Cole Porter" stamp at… Read more about this item

Leslie Halliwell, in "The Filmgoer's Companion," describes this popular 1940s actress as "a box office concoction of blonde hair, defiant expression and immobile upper lip." Color PS, 14" X 11", n.p., n.d. Near fine. Quite minor edgewear only. Flat finish lobby card for the 1946 film "The Strange Love of Martha Ivers," picturing Scott with co-star Van Heflin causing… Read more about this item

Popular and durable star of countless films of the 1930s and '40s. Color PS, 14" X 11", n.p., n.d. Very good. Flat finish 1956 lobby card for the melodrama "There's Always Tomorrow" showing lead Fred MacMurray surrounded by co-stars Gigi Perreau and Pat Crowley while Bennett and William Reynolds stand by watching. Across her red dress, Bennett signs in… Read more about this item

This American actor made quite a few film and television appearances between 1958 and 1998, but is often remembered for the 1964 sci-fi cult classic "Robinson Crusoe on Mars." Bold signature in blue fineline on a fine, heavy stock 5" X 3" card, dated by him 16 December 1987 at upper right. With original transmittal envelope. Accompanied by a… Read more about this item