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AUTHOR OF “THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA,” ~ C.S. LEWIS
LEWIS, C.S. [IN FULL: CLIVE STAPLES LEWIS]. 1898-1963. Irish-born scholar, novelist, and author of about 40 books, many of them on Christian apologetics; best known for his: The Chronicles of Narnia. Uncommon Brief Typed Letter Signed, “C.S. Lewis”. One page, narrow octavo. “The Kilns, Kiln Lane, Headington Quarry, Oxford.” February 15, 1956.
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NOBEL PRIZE WINNER: MAX PLANCK — ANNOUNES THE RECIPIENT’S APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO THE WILHELM SOCIETY ADDING: “I HOPE THAT YOU [WILL] ACCEPT…”
PLANCK, MAX. (1858–1947). Nobel Prize–winning German physicist who pioneered the understanding of quantum theory. Typed Letter Signed “Planck” on Der Prasident de Kaiser [The President / the Emperor Wilhelm Society], [Germany] imprinted letterhead. One page, quarto. July 27, 1932.
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MADAME CHAING KAI-SHEK ON THE DEATH OF HER HUSBAND – CHIANG KA-SHEK — “HISTORY IS A HARD AND DEMANDING TASK MASTER, AND WHEN ALL THE DIN AND DUST OF THE MOMENT HAVE SETTLED, IT WILL RECORD WITH EVEN-HANDED IMPARTIALITY…[AND] JUDGE THE GREAT AND LITTLE FIGURES OF EVERY PERIOD IN TIME ACCORDING TO THE CRITERIA OF INTENT, CHARACTER AND DEDICATION.” — “[I HOPE] I CAN COME TO THE UNITED STATES, THE COUNTRY I LOVE BEST BESIDES CHINA….”
MAY-LING, SOONG (MADAME CHIANG KAI-SHEK). (1897-2003) First Lady of the Republic of China, the wife of former President Chiang Kai-Shek. Revealing and Important Typed Letter Signed “Yours Cordially / Mayling Soong Chiang”, on her black-bordered mourning stationery. One full page, quarto.
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PRESIDENT THEODORE ROOSEVELT QUESTIONS THE SUITABILITY OF A POSSIBLE POLITICAL APPOINTMENT DUE TO FACTORS OF THE MAN’S AGE, AND PHYSICAL FITNESS!
ROOSEVELT, THEODORE. (1858-1919). Twenty-sixth President of the United States (1901-1909). Good Typed Letter Signed, “Theodore Roosevelt”, as President, on imprinted The White House stationery. One page, quarto. Washington, D.C., September 28, 1907.
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GEORGE WASHINGTON TO GENERAL DAVID FORMAN SEEKING THE MILITIA’S HELP IN ACQUIRING CATTLE TO HELP FEED WASHINGTON’S CONTINENTAL ARMY
WASHINGTON, GEORGE. (1732-1799). First President of the United States. Revolutionary War-date, Manuscript Letter Boldly Signed, “G. Washington”, as Commander of the Continental forces. One full page, folio. “Head Quarters Bergen County / 4th Septem[be]r 1780.” To General David Forman.
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VIRGINIA WOOLF — CONSIDERS SELLING THE MANUSCRIPT OF HER BOOK: FLUSH
WOOLF, VIRGINIA. (1882-1941). Interesting group of three letters [two Typed Letters and one Autograph Post Card] Signed “Virginia Woolf” on 52 Tavistock Square, London. W.C.1. Telephone: Museum 2621 stationery. London, 1933. To Frederick B. Adams Jr., regarding Woolf’s biography on Flush, Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s dog.
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HOUDINI THE AUTOGRAPH COLLECTOR ON HIS PORTRAIT IMPRINTED LETTERGRAM STATIONERY
HOUDINI, HARRY (1874-1926). Illusionist and stunt performer. Choice Typed Letter Signed “Houdini”, on his uncommon yellow Lettergram, [his own personalized version of a telegram with two images of himself in top upper corners]. One page, oblong octavo. October 3, 1923.
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