(Politics) Augustus Williamson Bradford (1806-1881),

32nd Governor of Maryland from 1862-1866 and considered a devoted Unionist. Here, his signature on hand-written personal letter dated December 16, 1874 to his son on college bills and seeing him. All on stationery with "BARNUMS CITY HOTEL" letterhead. Letter has (3) folds, also a crease in lower half. Very minor/small stains and small tears at lower left edge. Pencil note at top left corner. Overall, very good condition cv ($85)

(Author) John Britton (1771-1857),

antiquarian and author, published the 9-volume "Architectural Antiquities of Great Britain", 14 vol. "Cathedral Antiquities of England", etc. and advocated the preservation of national monuments. Cut signature dated 1833

(Actress) Coral Browne (1913-1991),

stage, film and TV actress, performing in over (50) different plays, (30) films 1930-1990. A very long career, wife of Vincent Price, winner of the BAFTA TV Award/Best Actress 1984, British Film Award/Best Actress 1986 and LA Theatre Critics Award/Best Actress 1976. Handwritten letter signed on a Liverpool hotel page. Also with 4" x 6" B&W photo cv ($135)

(Music) Lorna Dallas,

Soprano singer and musicals, very popular songstress, handwritten personalized 6-line note on 6x8 letterhead sheet

(Religion) Randall Thomas Davidson (1848-1930),

Archbishop of Canterbury (1903-1928), here signature on typed letter to an author referencing Davidson's contribution to an upcoming book on British and American friendship. Paper has "Lion Brand/Croxley Manifest Bank/London" watermark. Also has (2) folds quartering the document and a couple light creases. Document dated May 30th 1918 from LAMBETH PALACE. As Archbishop of Canterbury, Davidson crowned George V at his coronation in 1911 and Queen Mary

(Author) Holman Francis Day (1865-1935),

novelist, poet, journalist, editor and filmmaker. He wrote over (300) short stories, many poems and more than 25 books. His pencil signature on typed letter dated "DEC 18 1900" on Lewiston Journal letterhead. Content expresses his concerns about contributing an article to the Youth's Companion magazine. Letter folded with third's and has some separation along the creases. Pencil note on back

(Football) Tony Dorsett (1954-), Dallas Cowboys,

Super Bowl and Heisman Trophy winner, 1994 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, with Scott #1560 FDOI ccl

(President) DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (1890-1969),

signature on letter dated June 28, 1960 to Mr. A. Langley Coffey, verifying that Coffey's report (as a member of the Emergency Board investigating the dispute between the Pennsylvania Railroad Co. and some of it's employees, per Executive Order no. 10877) had been received. Pres. Eisenhower also expressed his "appreciation of your services and consideration of an extremely difficult problem." The letter, on "THE WHITE HOUSE" letterhead, is lightly toned, mounted in an old wooden frame with green matting

(Tennis) Chris Evert (1954-),

18-time major singles title champion including two Australian Opens, seven French Open, three Wimbledon, and six U.S. Opens, 1995 International Tennis Hall of Fame inductee, with Scott #1507 and #1508 FDOI ccl

(Composer) RUDOLF FRIML (1879-1972),

composer of musicals, operettas, songs, etc. from 1900's-1940's. Here signed 8½"x11" music sheet with couple of his most popular musical scores, "To Jack Fisher/in kind remembrance/Indian Love Call/(musical score)/Only a Rose/(musical score)/from Vagabond/King/(signature) Rudolf Friml." Indian Love Call is from the operetta 'Rose-Marie' in 1924 and 'Vagabond King', a 1925 operetta cv ($750)

(Tennis) Pancho Gonzales (1920-1995),

given name "Richard" was an American tennis player who won 15 major singles titles, 1968 International Tennis Hall of Fame inductee, with Scott #1532 FDOI ccl

(Football) Joe Greene (1946-), Pittsburg Steelers,

defensive lineman, better known as "Mean Joe Greene", he is also the star of the famous 1979 Coca-Cola commercial, still beloved by many. 1987 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, winner of six Super Bowls, four as a player and two as an assistant coach

(Football) Bob Griese (1945-), Miami Dolphins,

quarterback, 1990 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee. Two-time Super Bowl winner, including the Dolphins perfect season, with Scott #1787 FDOI ccl

(Postmaster) John A. Gronouski (1919-1996),

U.S. Postmaster General (1963-1965) under Pres. John F. Kennedy and Pres. Lyndon B. Johnson and U.S. Ambassador to Poland (1965-1968). Signature in blue on #1237 FDC with Artcraft cachet address. This was the fourth stamp issued under his tenure

John Henning (1771-1851),

Scottish sculptor, very popular in his day. 1839 letter to "Mr. Squib" and reads: Sir, Finding that I have two impressions/of Freebairn's Engraving of the Medal of/Cheselden, I beg your acceptance of/one of them which I send by my worthy/friend Aaron Pick of the University/of Prague who will show you his/Minor Prophets and his prospectus for/the work which he is about to publish/on the figurative language of the/Prophets. I am with respect your/humble ser't. John Henning Sen"

(Football) Tom Landry (1924-2000), Dallas Cowboys,

a legendary Dallas Cowboys coach. 1990 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee. Two-time Super Bowl winner, with Scott #1722 FDOI ccl

(Football) Don Meredith (1938-2010), Dallas Cowboys,

quarterback and Monday night Football commentator. Meredith is supposedly the inspiration for the quarterback character in "North Dallas Forty", written by teammate Peter Gent, with Scott #1546 FDOI ccl

(Entertainment) Sir John Mills (1908-2005),

English actor, signature on B&W 5x7 SPI, appeared in over (12) films from 1932-2005 spanning (9) decades, won an Oscar for "Ryan's Daughter"

(Politics) Lawrence F. O'Brien (1917-1990),

57th U.S. Postmaster General 1965-1968 under President Lyndon B. Johnson; 3rd Commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA) 1975-84; and Chairman of the Democratic National Committee 1968-69 and 1970-72. Signature on FDC of #1284 with Artcraft cachet, which was issued during his tenure

(Actor) Peter O'Brien,

Australian TV and film actor, winner of (2) Logie Awards, one for his role in the popular "Neighbours" TV series. Here, inscribed signature in blue ink on green 5x4 autograph page. Also with autograph on back, Olaf (?) Webb

(Politics) Remnant lot of (12) autographs,

(11) Governors (Balzar, Bilbo, Brucker, Carlton, Cross, Hunt, Ross, Winant, Wilson, White and Turner) and (1) Women's Rights activist, Caroline Norton. Most (10) are unused multi-color PPC by E.C. Kropp (Educational Series published 1906), (1) signature card and (1) short note by Ms. Norton. A very nice group of postcards and political signatures, prior est of $335. Governor's signatures circa 1931-32, Ms. Norton's signature circa 1860-70 (date obscured)

(Entertainment) Patricia Roc (1915-2003),

3½" x 5½" B&W photo signed in blue. 1938-1962 actress in England, France and U.S.A. She was a girlfriend of future U.S. President Ronald Reagan while filming in the U.S. Excellent condition

(Opera) Eileen Sharp (1900-1958),

English opera soprano 1920s-30s and radio dramas 1930s. Cut signature 3½"x3" dated 1926

(Football) Donnie Shell (1952-), Pittsburg Steelers,

Class of 2020 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, with Scott #1728 FDOI ccl

(Football) Don Shula (1938-2020), Miami Dolphins coach.

The 1972 Dolphins are the only team in NFL history to have a perfect 17-0 record. 1997 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, with Scott #1572-75 FDOI and ccl

(Entertainment) Guy Siner (1947-),

American born British actor, signed in gold on small "Thank you" note with his own letterhead, referring to his role from the British TV series "'Allo 'Allo!" He has appeared in numerous movies and series in U.S. and England, including Star Trek: Enterprise, Leprechuan 4, Babylon 5, Spongebob Squarepants, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, etc. Dated 1992

(Football) Roger Staubach (1942-), Dallas Cowboys,

quarterback two-time Super Bowl winner. Won the Heisman Trophy while at the Naval Academy, then served four years of mandatory service including time in Viet Nam, before he joined the Cowboys. 1985 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, with Scott #1793 FDOI ccl

(Politics) Arthur E. Summerfield (1899-1972),

54th U.S. Postmaster General, 1953-1961. Under President Dwight Eisenhower signature on FDC of #1142 with Artcraft cachet and neat typed address, which was issued under his tenure

(Football) Lynn Swann (1952-), Pittsburg Steelers,

a 2001 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, with Scott #1559 pair FDOI ccl

(President) Harry S. Truman (1884-1972),

signature on letter appointing Mr. Langley Coffey, to an Emergency board to investigate the dispute between Public Belt Railroad Commission and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Fremen, Engineman and Trainmen. The letter is white White House letterhead, dated Sept. 10, 1948. Somewhat toned, with three paragraphs, in an old wooden frame with green matte.

(Football) Johnny Unitas (1933-2002), Baltimore Colts,

quarterback, one of the most successful to ever play the game! 1979 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, with Scott #1546 FDOI ccl

(Football) Danny White (1952-), Dallas Cowboys,

quarterback, underappreciated as a Cowboy, coming in the shadow of Roger Staubach, White had success as an Arena Football coach, with Scott #1728 FDOI ccl