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We do more than sell autographs. We build relationships.™ RON WEEKES - Proprietor DONNELL G. MUELLER - Business Development Director CLAUDIA McGARRIGLE - Associate
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A Sampling of our Autograph InventoryIf you do not see something in this brief sampling of inventory, or have questions concerning the availability of material, please do not hesitate to contact us by telephone at AREA 716-830-8000 or via email at weekesautographs@roadrunner.com. We are pleased to maintain “want lists” for clients at no charge. You are under no obligation until you order an item. All of the material we sell comes with our unconditional guarantee of satisfaction. We offer non-interest, 90-day layaway on items over $200. Please inquire for more information.
Page 1 | Page 2 | Page 3 | Page 4 | Glossary of Abbreviations FEATURED ITEM Artist Best Known for WWI Campaign Poster of Uncle Sam "I Want YOU"
American artist and illustrator. His most famous poster was created in 1917 to encourage recruitment in the United States Army during World War I. It showed Uncle Sam pointing at the viewer (inspired by a British recruitment poster showing Lord Kitchener in a similar pose) with the caption "I Want YOU for U. S. Army". Over 4 million copies of the poster were printed during World War I, and it was revived for World War II. Flagg used his own face for that of Uncle Sam (adding age and the white goatee), he said later simply to avoid the trouble of arranging for a model. Uncommon and highly desirable autograph sentiment signed “why do autograph collectors? James Montgomery Flagg”. A hilarious albeit sarcastic sentiment. Professionally matted together with a cacheted postal first day cover with an image by Norman Rockwell. $275 (Payment Options)
ALPHABETICAL LISTING
BRICE, Fanny (CALLAS, Maria) CANTOR, Eddie CLIFT, Montgomery CORNELL, Katharine COWARD, (Sir) Noel CRUIKSHANK, George DOMINGO, Placido DUARTE de PERON, Evita DURANTE, Jimmy EVERETT, Edward FERBER, Edna FLAGSTAD, Kirsten FLAGG, James Montgomery FLEMING, Renee FONTEYN, Dame Margot GABLE, Clark GIELGUD, (Sir) John HAUSNER, Rudolf HEMINGWAY, Ernest HEPBURN, Katharine HIRSCHFLED, Albert HOLMES, Oliver Wendell HOPKINS, (Sir) Anthony HUBBARD, Elbert KANDER, John LAMA, His Holiness The Dalai LEWIS, Jerry MANTLE, Mickey MERCER, Johnny (PIUS IX, Blessed Pope) RAINIER-MONACO, Prince and Princess MORGAN, Frank NUREYEV, Rudolph PECK, Gregory PERON, Eva Maria Duarte PERON, Juan PRYOR, Richard RAFT, George REAGAN, President Ronald ROOSEVELT, Eleanor SCHWEITZER, Dr. Albert SIMIONATTO, Giuletta SIMON, Neil TOMLIN, Lily VAN VECHTEN, Carl Van WENDELIN, Rudolph WIESEL, Elie WILLIAMS, Tennessee
KANDER, John (1927 - ) Composer of a series of musical theatre successes as part of the songwriting team of Kander and Ebb. Among their hits are: Cabaret; Flora the Red Menace; Chicago; Woman of the Year; Kiss of the Spider Woman; Fosse; Curtains; Funny Lady (six songs); New York, New York (four songs). Mr. Kander also scored numerous movies including Places in the Heart; Billy Bathgate; An Early Frost; Kramer vs. Kramer. Typewritten Note Signed, one page monarch size, on personalized notepaper, nd, np, but circa 1978. Signed "John" and written to the late Paulette Attie, founder of the National Musical Theatre. Reads: "At the mometn the only opening for a woman in our review is for a black, which -- unless my memory is more than slightly faulty -- makes you an unlikely prospect. But one of these days I'm sure we will work together. Hope things continue to go well for you. All the best, John." (We believe Kander may have been referring to "The Act" starring Liza Minelli. $ 50
REAGAN, Ronald Wilson (1911-2004) 40th President of the United States; longtime Governor of California; film and TV actor; husband of Jane Wyman and Nancy Davis (Reagan). Handsome non-autographic display piece consisting of an original inaugural invitation in calligraphy with gilt seal; postal first day cover commemorating his inauguration; and an official 8'x10" color glossy formal portrait of President Reagan. The ensemble under continental blue suede board with gilt filets, under glass and a sleek black lacquer wood frame. While not containing an autograph, this is a striking display piece and a very affordable alternative. $ 575
SCHWEITZER, Dr. Albert (1875-1965) Physician, theologian, composer-musician, Nobel Laureate. Superb Autograph Letter Signed, December 1952, one page, to the foremost Argentian autograph collector. Several lines in his handwriting, dated and signed (French untranslated). Professionally double matted along with a black and white litho print portrait of Schweitzer (Karsh?) along with a centennial postal first day cover. We have chosen a handsome dark-wooden bamboo motif frame. A remarkable display piece ideal for a physician, minister or organist-musician. $ 1, 495
PERON, Juan (1895-1974) Argentine colonel and politician, elected three times as President of Argentina, after serving in several government positions including Labor Secretary and Vice President. He returned to power in 1973 and served for nine months, until his death in 1974 when he was succeeded by his third wife Isabel Martínez. Perón and his second wife, Eva, were immensely popular among many of the Argentine people and are still considered icons by the Peronist Party. Dedicated and signed formal portrait dated October 1951. Text in Spanish: A la senora Dona Alba Maria de Ramirez, con todo mi afecto y consideracion, Buenos Aires, 5 de octubre 1951. Text in English: To Mrs. Alba Maria Rodriguez, with all my love and regards." Print size 6.5"x8.5". Fine condition other than top corners lightly bend and with a light create at bottom right barely affecting the signature.Professionally matted and encased in museum conservation glass and an ornate, gilt-wooden, frame. A handsome display piece. $ 1,100
FOUNDER OF THE ROYCROFT MOVEMENT HUBBARD, Elbert (1856-1915) - Author, publisher, lecturer, philosopher, founder of the Roycroft Movement. Died tragically with the sinking of the Lusitania. Desirable one-page, typewritten letter signed on Roycroft letterhead, promoting one of his many subscription series. In very good condition. Accompanied by a 4"x6" color litho-print postcard image of Hubbard taken from an oil painting. A handsome ensemble perfect for matting & framing. $ 195
ROOSEVELT, Anna Eleanor (1884-1962) First Lady; humanitarian; United Nations delegate; tireless advocate of human rights. Typewritten Letter Signed, one page, March 1945, on White House letterhead. Thanks an official of the State Department for good wishes on the occasion of President and Mrs. Roosevelt’s anniversary. Just a few weeks before the end of WWII. Professionally matted along with a 5”x7” black and white photograph plus a set of mint US commemorative stamps. Encased in TruVue museum conservation glass and a wood frame. Includes original postmarked White House envelope. $ 525 (Payment Options)
Celebrated, Controversial "Negrotarian" Carl Van Vechten (1880-1964) "If Carl was a people instead of a person, I could then say, these are my people." - Zora Neale Hurston
VAN VECHTEN, Carl (1880-1964) American writer, photographer and patron of the Harlem Renaissance; literary executor of Gertrude Stein. Van Vechten had a keen interest in black writers and artists and promoted many of the major figures of the Harlem Renaissance, including Langston Hughes, Richard Wright and Wallace Thurman. Among his published works is the controversial Nigger Heaven," (1926). Although married to Fania Marinoff until his death in 1964, Van Vechten was a gay man who was instrumental in advancing the work of many of the literati of the Harlem Renaissance. Autograph Letter Signed, one page, 1964, on his personalized stationery, penned months before his death. Affectionate note to a young man who, later in life, became a distingushed author on horticulture. Reads: Dear ----, you came into my life so suddenly, bearing carnations and the next day sweetheart roses arrived from you. I am very happy about this and note we shall meet agains shortly. Warm greetings from Carlo. Ask Saul to tell you about my birthday! June 18, 1964, New York."Penned on pale blue stationery. Original envelope included. $ 175 HEMINGWAY, Ernest (1899-1961) Renowned American novelist, short story writer and journalist. Vintage signature accomplished in peacock blue fountain pen ink on a small slip of paper. In very good condition having been signed within a book more than 60 years ago. Professionally matted with a handsome print from an original pen and ink drawing showing the great writer at his desk. Accompanied by a plate of mint, US commemorative stamps. Encased in museum conservation glass and a handsome, dark, bamboo-motif wooden frame. $ 2,150 . Nota bene: We also have an UNSIGNED first edition of one of his works housed in a custom-designed box. SEE books.
WILLIAMS, Tennessee (1911-83) One of the most celebrated playwrights of the 20th Century. Signed playbill for "Vieux Carre," which has been professionally mattd with a 8"x10" black and white glossy photograph of the writer. Williams has dedicated the St. James Theatre playbill thus: "to my dear Jordan, with love always, Tennessee." Matted in a pearl-grey suede board, encased in glass and a burnished dark metallic frame. Overall measurements are 16.5"13.25" $ 375 NUREYEV, Rudolph (1938-93) Legendary Russian ballet dancer. Made his debut at Covent Garden (1962). His virtuosity and expressiveness made him one of the reatest male dancers of the 1960s, in both classical and modern ballet. Signed small program card for a performance in Binghamton, New York. Professionally matted along with a striking 11”x14” black and white litho print photograph of Nureyev in character. $ 195
Page 1 | Page 2 | Page 3 | Page 4 | Glossary of Abbreviations Payment OptionsPLACING AN ORDER – We distinguish between an inquiry and an order. If, however, we do not hear back from you on an inquiry, we can only assume you are not interested. Once an order has been placed, we actively remove merchandise from active inventory and reserve it. Thus it is not available to anyone else. PLEASE, if you place an order, remit payment within three business days or inventory returns to our catalogue. Repeated incidence of late or non-payment is not fair to existing a new clientele who may be interested in a particular item. We appreciate your understanding. We offer several flexible payment options:
If paying by check or money order, please send to the address at the top of the page. All items that we offer are subject to prior sale. Prices are in effect at the time of offering but may change without notice. New York residents must add 8.25% sales tax (8.75% in Erie County). Telephone inquiries welcome Mon-Sat 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (EST). You may also email us at mail@weekes-autographs.com. New clients who have not established a relationship with us, and who pay by personal check, are asked to wait seven to 10 days for drafts to clear our bank before merchandise is shipped. PayPal is a widely-accepted, fully-secure method of sending monies worldwide. Many of our clients already use PayPal. Not only does PayPal send confirmations of money transfers but it also provides buyer and seller with a detailed record of transactions for accounting purposes (especially helpful for insurance purposes). Although we guarantee everything that we sell, PayPal also offers added protection to buyers. Important – please note: If you purchase anything from our catalogue sampling, using the PayPal Buy It Now link below, it will be necessary to confirm the shipping and insurance fees before processing your payment. Please first contact us by telephone or e-mail to determine what these additional fees will be. We generally ship via U.S. Postal Service: priority mail, certified or insured. While the majority of our clients are within the continental United States, we also have clients in Europe and Asia. Please understand that shipment overseas will be Air Parcel Post, with shipping rates variable depending upon the country of delivery. Layaway – Young people and those on a limited budget find layaway an excellent means of acquiring material. Our terms are simple. On purchases of $200 or more, a client may place an item or items on 90-day layaway with a one-third, non-refundable deposit. Equal payments are due at 60 and 90 days, at which time material is shipped. All material remains our sole property until such time as the terms of layaway are fully met. There is no additional charge for layaway. New York State Sales Tax – All residents of New York must factor 8.25% sales tax on their order. |
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