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ADAMS, ANSEL $75.00 49069-1 (1902-1984) American photographer whose sharply focused black and white landscapes gained photography recognition as fine art.Nice content T.L.S. "Ansel Adams" 1p. 12mo., (San Francisco), May 1, 1969, to aspiring photographer Rednor Coombs, in part: "...I have your letter and the copy to Mr. Hartnett. I beg of you to simply proceed to make good pictures and cut off the extensive letters!...You have a strange sense of concern...I liked what you did, and they did, too. I make the suggestion you make more prints and send them on to me...". Boldly signed, very good.

ALDIN, CECIL $50.00 41180-1 (1870 - 1935) British artist and illustrator best known for his paintings of animals and rural life. His illustrations include the original 1893 magazine publications of Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book, and the 1910 edition of Charles Dickens' The Pickwick Papers.Scarce signed book, Forty Fine Ladies, by Patrick R. Chalmers, illustrated by Aldin, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1929, limited edition no. 15/250, signed by Aldin and Chalmers on the limitation page. A heavily-illustrated collection of tales centered around a clever fox, in very good condition.

BARBER, CHARLES E. $200.00 21959-1 American engraver, his principal work was as an engraver of coin dies, including the Barber Half, Barber dimes, Liberty head nickel, and many other coins and medals.Good content A.L.S. "Chas. E. [Barber], on Mint of the United States letterhead, Philadelphia, Nov. 24, 1891 to H. H. Zearing. In part: "...I suppose you know there is no machine that will give a finished work, the reduction in [?] case statuette or die requiring considerable labor to finish. I therefore take it for granted you wish me to furnish the die finished, reduced from your mold. The cost of a pair of dies such as you desire will be about $200.00....[I] would prefer having the model if you have it, say three or four inches larger than medal required...". Heavy dampstain damage has caused the loss or partial loss of about 15 words of text, as well as Barber's last name, the balance of the letter bears slight wear and soiling. Particularly interesting is the fact that it appears Barber has undertaken work beyond his official duties at the Mint, likely in violation of his position.

WREN, CHRISTOPHER $3,750.00 49046-1 (1632 - 1723) English architect and a charter member of the Royal Society, Wren proposed plans for the rebuilding of London following the Great Fire of 1666, designed and built fifty-three churches in London including St. Paul's, and also designed the chapel at Queen's College, the Sheldonian Theatre, Custom House, Temple Bar, and many other famous structures.Rare Printed D.S. "Chr. Wren", 1p., 9" x 11¼", Oct. 24, 1693, a Crown document relating to the settlement of monies advanced for the purchase of imported goods and materials "By order dated the 24th day of December [16]92 Maintained by Virtue of Their Majesties Letters of Privy Seal dated the 25th day of March 1689. Of Thomas Howard Esq; one of the Four Tellers of the receipt of Their Majesties Exchequer...by him Lent unto Their Majesties upon the credit of an Act for Granting to Their Majesties, a Subsidy of Tonnage and Poundage, and other Sums of Money payable upon Merchandizes Exported and Imported...". Likely relating to Wren's work on the facade of Hampton Court Palace (1689-1694). Matted with a printed description. In unusually fine condition.

BEATON, CECIL $75.00 15782-1 (1904 - 1980) English photographer featured in "Vanity Fair" and "Vogue" and theatrical designer.D.S., a quarto color reproduction of a costume design for a production of Oscar Wilde's "Lady Windermere's Fan, a full-length image of a lady in a fancy dress, signed in full at bottom. Matted, very good.

HANDFORD, MARTIN $50.00 17602-1 (? - ?) American cartoonist, the creator of Where's Waldo. Fine original hand-drawn sketch of his famous Waldo executed at the top of a "International Year of the Child" commemorative first day cover dated 1979, signed and inscribed to Dennis beneath the image. Fine.

GOULD, CHESTER $70.00 22027-1 (1900 - 1985) American cartoonist who was first to introduce crime and violence to the comics with his creation of "Dick Tracy".Signed illustrated first day cover honoring America's bicentennial, canceled in Washington on July 4, 1971, nicely signed in red ink with his artist's signature. Fine.

CHANTREY, FRANCIS L. $90.00 38103-1 (1782 - 1841) Brisitsh sculptor whose works include a statue of Washington at the Boston State House, Wellington at the London Exchange, and Stamford Raflles at Westminster Abbey.Lot of two A.L.S.'s, 2pp. Total, 8vo., [n.p., n.d.], friendly content concerning apologies for not maintaining contact ("..my d _ D old Jarvis omitted to send you the note...") and making arrangements to meet. Each letter bears a marginal or corner chip with no loss of text, some toning, still overall very good.

CROSBY, PERCY L. $40.00 35755-1 (1891-1964) American artist and cartoonist, most notably creator of "Skippy"a lovable character introduced in 1923, based on Crosby's boyhood memories. Skippy appeared regularly in Life magazine, in Hearst newspapers from 1926-1945, as a motion picture launching the career of Jackie Cooper, and was heavily licensed for consumer products. Crosby, also an outspoken political cartoonist, was critical of big business, FDR's policies and influential prohibition-era gangsters like Al Capone. In 1933, a peanut butter company trademarked the name "Skippy", using the same hand-painted lettering as Crosby's "Skippy" logo, sparking a lawsuit. After criticizing FDR's judicial appointments, Crosby was descended upon by the IRS, forcing him into financial distress. In 1939, his wife left with his kids who he would never see again. By 1948, "jittery" of what he believed was death threats, wire taps and surveillance, he began drinking and lost his Hearst contract. After he allegedly attempted suicid, his second wife had him institutionalized. This left Skippy peanut butter to use the name, despite having lost in court to Percy in 1934. Percy died in a rubber room, convinced he was undone by the government and a peanut butter industry conspiracy. Crosby's daughter continues to battle the food giant, who finally changed their logo to no longer resemble Crosby's hand-painted lettering style in 1980.Offered here is a limitation page removed from a Crosby publication, 4to., [n.d], numbered, inscribed and signed in thick, sometime blobbing blue ink in a slightly shaky hand,"A merry Christmas and a gift from the artist and publisher to the greatest newspaper man of all time from his sincere friend, P.L. Crosby". Fine.

REMINGTON, FREDERIC $650.00 38346-1 (1861 - 1909) American painter, illustrator and artist remembered for his works based on western themes, most notably his sculpture Broncho Buster and his paintings Last Stand and A Dash For the Timber.A.L.S. "Remington", 2pp. 8vo., [n.p.], June 24 [n.y.], to his friend Bendick. In part: "...I am about seven thousand times obliged to you. I'll get the pass sure if you have gotten as mad as that about it. I am d ___ d sorry you can't go now...Why don't you come on down. Take a [?] down - it's only eighteen thousand miles. We'll go it - you are sure of the King sketch in the portfolio. Will let you know in El Paso whether I have to walk to the old city..." Very good.

GIBSON, CHARLES DANA $20.00 46603-1 (1867 - 1944) American illustration artist who created the "Gibson Girl" for Colliers magazine. Later, he bought Life magazine and worked as the magazine's editor until the 1930's.huge signature measuring nearly 8", executed in bold pen on a sheet. Heavy tape remnants at middle fold and left edge, overall just good.

FILDES, SAMUEL LUKE $160.00 38860-1 (1843 - 1918) British artist, most remembered for his work called The Doctor. Based on the death of his son, the painting shows a concerned physician watching a dying child. It became one of the best-selling engravings of the Victorian era.A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo., London, Nov. 18, 1916, in part: "...I send you a little sketch of your stall and I hope you have some luck with it. It is of no artistic merit; but I value it..." Fildes mentions how the sketch was associated with his correspondent's father, who had since passed away. Very good.

KEITH HARING $250.00 60130-46 (1958 - 1992) American pop artist who started his career painting grafitti in the New York subways, later recognized for his often socially-satirical works. Bold signature on a advertisement for Haring's 1988 coffee table book, measuring 8" x 11" on heavy card stock, and featuring a geometric image with his trademark characters at corners. Fine condition, ideal for display.

PAUL MANSHIP $700.00 47597-1 A superlative grouping of material by Manship, includes five T.L.S.'s, an original pencil sketch, a signed photo of one of his statues, and a grouping of retained copies of letters to him as well as several catalogs of his works. The letters, each 1p. 4to. , New York, 1938, are all written to Max Safron in St. Louis and concern Manship's potential design and creation of an equestrian statue of Gen. John Pershing. They read, in part: "[Apr. 22]...[Portrait artist] Leopold Seyffert has suggested to me that I write you...proposing me to do an equestrian statue of General Pershing. I am naturally very much interested...Do you suggest that I come to St. Louis to see you...[Apr. 29]...I am glad to send you some photographs of my work...to have you show them to the Committee of the Soldiers Memorial...examples of my work may be seen in the St. Louis Museum...[Oct. 3]...I have just returned from Europe...I should be glad to see you when you come to New York...[Oct. 25]...I will get hold of Seyffert -- I want to see his painting of the General. I will make some sketches of an equestrian statueof General Pershing...impossible to intelligently solve the problem without exactly understanding the setting for the statue...it would be interesting for me to make a portrait study of General Pershing to be used in connection with this work. I have met the General, and I think that he remembers me in a friendly way...[Nov. 1]...I have received...photographs showing the St. Louis Memorial Plaza...It would be practically impossible to make a proper model of this statue between now and Armistice Day...a collection of photographs of great equestrian could be got together to demonstrate what has been done...to commemorate otherGenerals...[they] cost in the neighborhood of $75,000 to $100,000, the latter sum taking care of the contruction of the foundations and pedestal...I would rather be commissioned only to furnish the bronze statue...three years is a proper time to allow..." More fine content. Also included are eleven 7" x 9" or larger photos of various statues by Manship, one showing the Soldier's Monument at the American Cemetary at Thiancourt, France, so noted by Manship on the verso and signed by him twice, with a photo of a shield-bearing warrior bearing a pencil sketch of a statue on verso, with two other simpler sketches, two catalogs of Manship's works, and copies of letters from Safron to Manship. Overall very good. We have been unable to determine whether Manship ever completed the project -- the last letter from Safron to Manship is dated Dec. 8, 1938.

ALEXANDER GARDNER $1,400.00 31984-1 (1821 - 1882) American photographer employed by Mathew Brady to undertake studio work, and later produced what are considered to be the finest, most striking CIVIL WAR War battlefield views of the period, bringing the horror of the war home to the North. Gardner later would become official photographer for the Union Pacific Railroad.Very rare manuscript d.s. "Alex Gardner", 1p. oblong narrow 8vo., Washington, Feb. 27, 1880, a bank check drawn on the account of The Masonic Mutual relief Association account at Riggs & Co., making a $7.75 payment to J. J. Chapman. Signed by Gardner as Secretary, and by John E. Herrellas President. Cut cancel with no paper loss and not affecting signature, else very fine. Gardner was a lifelong Mason, and a Master Mason since 1854. In 1866 he and seven brother Mason organized this charity to benefit widows and orphans of deceased Master Masons. Gardner is very rare in any form!

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