WASHINGTON IRVING GIVES DETAILS OF HIS TRAVELS IN FRANCE – A FINE BIOGRAPHICAL LETTER
IRVING, WASHINGTON. (1783-1859). American writer. Charming Autograph Letter Signed, “Washington Irving”, reporting the adventures of his travels in France. Three pages, quarto. Bordeaux, February 9, 1826.
VINTAGE POST-CARD PHOTOGRAPH BOLDLY SIGNED: “VON HINDENBURG”
HINDENBURG, PAUL VON. (1847-1934) German field marshal, statesman, and politician. Attractive, vintage post-card Photograph boldly Signed, “Von Hindenburg” along the vertical right margin. Hindenburg is depicted in a full length pose, dressed in his military uniform, standing outdoors.
LINCOLN WORKS TO STEM THE VIOLENCE OF THE DRAFT RIOTS & FORMS THE BEGINNINGS OF A U.S. “SECRET SERVICE”
LINCOLN, ABRAHAM. (1809-65). Sixteenth President of the United States (1861-1865). Fascinating Autograph Endorsement Signed, “A. Lincoln”, as President, on an evelope cover imprinted Adjutant General’s Office Official Business. One full page, narrow tall octavo. No place, September 1, 1864.
PRESIDENT ANDREW JOHNSON — TO GENERAL GRANT
JOHNSON, ANDREW. (1808-1875). Exceedingly-rare Autograph Note Signed, “Andrew Johnson”, in pencil, most probably AS PRESIDENT. One page, 32mo. No place [Washington, D.C], no date [circa 1866]. Very fine condition. To ULYSSES S. GRANT.
FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE DELIGHTS IN THE ARRIVAL OF HER NEW PUPPY “MR. DARKIE”
NIGHTINGALE, FLORENCE. (1820-1910). British nurse, hospital reformer and humanitarian. Autograph Letter Signed, “Florence Nightingale,” on her imprinted 10, South Street, Park Lane, W. stationery. Two pages, octavo. “Lea Hurst, Cromford, Derby,” October 10, 1879. Very fine condition. To Mrs. Cropley.
J.M. BARRIE — A ‘PLAYFUL’ LETTER WHEREIN HE “ACKNOWLEDGES’ CO-AUTHORSHIP OF PETER PAN!
Autograph Letter Signed “J.M. Barrie,” on Adelphi Terrace House stationary. One page, octavo. [London]. September 21, 1924. With original transmittal envelope, stamped and postal marked.
THEODORE DREISER – AUTHOR OF ‘SISTER CARRIE’ – A WORK OF PIVITAL IMPORTANCE IN AMERICAN LITERATURE
DREISER, THEODORE. (1871-1945). American naturalist author. Uncommon Typed Letter Signed, “Theodore Dreiser,” on The Delineator letterhead. One page, quarto. No place. September 24, 1909.