Henry James (novelist, 1843-1916).- Sands autograph manuscript notes, 8pp.,folds, 1f. slightly browned, 8vo, 18 Chelsea Square, [London, 1955]; and a cutting from the Radio Times advertising a radio programme, Recollections of Henry James, with a contribution by Ethel Sands, v.s. ***"I first remember him with a beard, which suited him, although it concealed his sensitive mouth. Later the splendid head seemed a little heavy for the shoulders. Edith Wharton was there. She was his most intimate woman friend. it was amazing to watch one`s poor little thought flowering into Jamesian magnificence. I had a house in Oxfordshire then [Newington House]. There we gathered under the trees & talked through the summer afternoon. Or listened, rather, for by the end of his Life talk had become a Monologue. who was the best talker one had heard. H.J. always said `Bourget`. My mother & I were at the first night of Guy Dormville & went through the misery of seeing H.J. kissed on the stage. . In my last impression of Henry James he is sitting by my bed reading me the war news in 1915. Illness had brought me back to London after a year spent in a French hospital. He could not hear enough about conditions there & pity seemed to shelter him." - Ethel Sands..
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John Lennon An intimate and revealing letter, typed, annotated and signed by John Lennon to Rick Sklar circa 1975 on Apple Records Inc. 1700 Broadway, New York, NY10019.. headed stationery, the address crossed out by John in black felt pen, the undated letter, a response to a note Sklar had sent to Lennon, possibly requesting an interview on his Radio show or an appearance on a Television show, opening: As I have already written [to] Howard to tell him no (thanks), I was a little surprised to get your note! I'm sure he'll just be fine without me, explaining his reasons for not appearing Apart from not being a 'variety' type performer (that's why I suggested Ringo to Howard) or feeling comfortable in those kind of situations.. I am currently going through one of my 18 month or so retreats.. a la Primal Therapy Meditation in ze Himalyas, he mentions that Yokos' [sic] pregnancy (thank God).. is going well before revealing three questions and thoughts that continually occupy his mind At the ripe old age of 34, I find myself going back to the age old question "WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON?... WHY ARE WE HERE?... followed closely by "AM I DOING WHAT I REALLY WANT TO DO..OR SIMPLY DOING WHAT I'M SUPPOSED TO DO?!!! before deepening the mood by referring to his search for spiritual answers I just never beleived [sic] in waiting till 'deaths door' before facing (or at least trying) the Eternal Mysteries.. (a rose by any other name etc..) before signing off and lightening the tone by once again referring to Yoko's pregnancy and his son-to-be We'd love a boat ride.. but Dr says she she has to keep off her feet (Yoko) the baby is due late Oct early Nov. we've had so much trouble in the past we're being SUPER CAREFUL.. how does Dylan Ono Lennon sound?! signed in black felt pen and annotated with self portrait caricature; accompanied with photograph of Lennon with Sklar -- 8¼x9¼in. (21x23.5cm.) 1pp View on Christie's.com
Freddie Trueman - England /MCC long sleeve cricket pullover - made by Jaeger c/w F Trueman name label - comes complete with a black and white signed photograph- mf&g overall 32.5" x 32.5". Freddie Trueman Yorkshire & England was regarded as one of the greatest fast bowlers in English history - known as Fiery Fred, he was first man to take 300 Test wickets, and later became a popular and outspoken radio summarizer £100-120
RICHARDS FRANK: (1876-1961) Pseudonym of Charles Hamilton. English Writer, famous for his Greyfriars School stories featuring Billy Bunter. Two T.Ls.S., Frank Richards, four pages (total), 8vo, Kingsgate-on-Sea, Broadstairs, Kent, 18th June and 28th July 1951, to Geoffrey Cook. In the first letter Richards thanks his correspondent for a circular about Messrs. Bailey and Swinfen and continues to refer to his recent work, `I shall certainly write a Hiker book for the Bunter series. Actually I have just written a Tom Merry Caravan story: though I wouldn`t venture to give a guess at the date of publication, in these uncertain days` as well as mutual friends and post-war life, `The paper shortage now is worse than ever, while costs of production are getting sky high....There is even a proposal to charge fees at the free libraries, in order to keep authors alive! I don`t like that idea: besides, some of them don`t deserve to live!!` In the second letter Richards comments on the health of his house keeper and also asks `Do you ever listen in to "Twenty Questions" on the radio? Last week our fat old friend Bunter was one of the `objects`, and the question-master confessed that he didn`t know whether the author was alive or dead! As I happened to know, I put him wise, and in the programme this week he passed on the happy news to the public. It was rather amusing.` Small pinholes in the upper corner of each letter, not affecting the text or signatures, otherwise VG, 2
EDISON THOMAS: (1847-1931) American Inventor of the phonograph and light bulb among many other items. A.L.S., Edison, three pages, 8vo, n.p. n.d. (July 1925), to Burns. Edison writes to his colleague in bold pencil, announcing `I find Keefe does not really teach owners how to set their machines at right speed neither does Tonnies`. He further explains, `They show them how to do it, but they do not have owner do it themselves which is wrong. They should after showing them how to do it increase the speed & let owner try and bring it to 80 Rev themselves. Then we are sure they know how-otherwise the whole thing will be a fizzle as far as owner can do it after seeing it done.` Edison continues to remark that he wants `the job done right once for all & it will not be until owner actually does it himself....This is very important....I have also told Tonnies that to put down in his reports anything owner may say about phonogh & particularly about Radio or records. But not to ask anything about any of these things. This gossip or remarks are extremely important to me.` Accompanied by the letter in response from Burns, two pages, 4to, n.p., 24th July 1925, to Edison, explaining that he has read his note and wishes to be fully sure that he understands the instructions, continuing to outline at length his interpretation. Edison has acknowledged the letter from Burns by annotating his original letter at the head of the first page, `OK-you understand it OK-TAE` An interesting pair of letters for their content regarding Edison`s marketing and development of the phonograph. Written on somewhat brittle paper and with some slight tears and small areas of paper loss to the edges of both letters, FR to about G, 2
ENOLA GAY: An 8 x 10 photograph consisting of two images, one of the Little Boy atomic bomb and the other showing its effect on Hiroshima, 6th August 1945, individually signed by four crew members of the Enola Gay, Paul Tibbets (pilot), Thomas Ferebee (bombardier), Dutch Van Kirk (navigator) and Dick Nelson (radio). Each have signed the image in blue ink to clear areas. Together with a First Day Cover commemorating V-J Day, signed by the American World War II pilot James Doolittle with his name alone to a clear area. Postally cancelled Washington DC, 2nd September 1945. VG to EX, 2
HANCOCK TONY: (1924-1968) British Television & Radio Comedian. Dark blue fountain pen ink signature and inscription (`To Judith, Tony Hancock`) on a small page removed from an autograph album. Professionally matted in white beneath a 7 x 9 reproduction image of Hancock and framed and glazed in a wooden frame to an overall size of 12 x 16. EX
HANCOCK TONY: (1924-1968) British Television & Radio Comedian. Vintage signed postcard photograph of Hancock seated in a three quarter length pose. Signed in bold blue fountain pen ink with his name alone to the lower white border. Some very light, minor smudging to the signature and one surface crease to a dark area of the image, about VG
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