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Antwerp: Ex Officina Plantiniana. Very Good. 1617. First Edition. Hardcover. 227 pages; Secure in later patterned-paper covered boards. First edition of this first history of writing and the work of the scribe -- bound with two other contemporary tracts. OCLC: 17838634 Herman Hugo (1588 – 1629) was a Jesuit priest, writer and military chaplain. In addition to this primary work on the history of writing and scribes, he wrote a spiritual emblem book which was extremely popular. ; Experience the pleasure of reading and appreciating this actual printed item. It has its own physical history that imbues it with a character lacking in ephemeral electronic renderings. .

Very Good. 1987. Cards. 1 pages; Engraved Menu Card from the American Embassy in Bonn for a Dinner to Honor Mr. and Mrs. Rowland Evans (4.75" X 7") "American Eagle Emblem // Dinner / In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Rowland Evans // Goose Liver on Garden Salad // Roast Saddle of Veal / Champagne Mustard Sauce / Vegetable Noodles // Tirami Su // Hacienda Chardonnay 1984 / Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial // American Embassy, Bonn / September 10, 1987" Printed in gilt and black ink. Eagle Emblem and all bevelled edges gilt, text in black. Very Good condition. Richard R. Burt (born 1947) served as United States Ambassador to Germany (1985-89) and was a chief negotiator of the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty. Prior to his diplomatic career, Burt worked as director of an NGO and was a national security correspondent for The New York Times. He served as John McCain's top national security adviser during McCain's 2000 and 2008 Presidential campaigns. Burt claims… Read More

Washington. Very Good. 1980. Cards. 1 pages; Engraved Invitation Card from Vice President and Mrs. Mondale to Rowland Evans (6.25" X 4.25") "The Vice President and Mrs. Mondale / request the pleasure of the company of / Mr. Evans / at a reception / on Thursday, May 8, 1980 / at six o'clock / Massachusetts Avenue at 34th Street, NW" ink note at top left corner "Reg" indicating "regrets" PROVENANCE: Rowland Evans was a provocative newspaper columnist, commentator and author who antagonized liberal politicians and championed conservative causes. He left Yale and enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1942 during World War II and was discharged in 1944 because of malaria. In 1963, Mr. Evans and Mr. Novak began writing ''Inside Report,'' an insider's view of politics that was published four times a week until Mr. Evans retired in 1993. Mr. Evans and Robert Novak began their work as columnists in the early 1960's, a time when… Read More

Very Good. 1983. Cards. 1 pages; Engraved Table Seating Card for Henry Kissinger's 60th Birthday Party at the Pierre in Original Envelope (5" x 3.5") Envelope bears the name "Mr. Rowland Evans" the card inside "You are seated at / Table 34" Evans has written a note at top of card "HAK 60th - 5/26/83 NYC Pierre" This card is from the famous party hosted by Harvard's Guido G. Goldman celebrating Dr. Kissinger's 60th birthday. Held in the Ballroom of the Pierre Hotel in New York City, it was an extravaganza, attended by former heads of state, Cabinet officers, big-name Europeans, the Georgetown elite, Harvard professors, politicians, tycoons and hot shots of one sort or another. A gala it was with a cake, singing, dancing, formal toasts and hugs for the brilliant if controversial former Secretary of State. President and Mrs. Gerald R. Ford were there, along with the former West German Chancellor, Helmut Schmidt, and the widows… Read More

Very Good. 1961. Ephemera. 8 pages; A Group of eight amusing Western Union Telegrams sent to Rowland Evans Jr. c/o St Regis Hotel NYC for his 40th Birthday. Age toned, one has some missing paper at left edge, otherwise Very Good. Example: "Boss trying to reach you today. If he failed contact, please call him / at Stockyards Inn Chicago to discuss possible appointment as / Ambassador Antarctica. He understands this your 39th birthday and / wants someone under 40. Regards / Kenny ODonnel" Another: ""Have just fired Sylvester. Are you available? Happy 40th / Bob McNamara" And another "Congratulations on your Fortieth Birthday. We are amending / Social Security Act to provide for your care. The new frontier / requires men of youthful spirit. Can you qualify / Hubert H Humphrey USS" "Society desk wants intimate profile Pamela Turnure for Sunday. / Understand she staying at Astor. Urgent. Regards and Happy / Birthday / Donovan PROVENANCE:… Read More

Washington. Very Good. c. 1978. Letter. Autograph; 2 pages; Manuscript Letter from Evangeline Bruce to Rowland and Kay Evans on her Georgetown Personal Letterhead for 1405 Thirty-Fourth Street / Washington, D.C. 20007. (5.5" X 7") "Wednesday / Dear Rowly, dear Kay, it's too / boring to get back letters / thanking you for thanking, but / both were so welcome, and mentioned / the Met piece about David. // Of course dashes are [] acceptable Kay -- as in this/ instance -- but we don't agree with Mumsey do we: that using ardent / punctuation is in some way / rather childish? // Vinnie doted on you both. She / is at present (or presently as our pals would say) buried under a ton of / snow in Boston, thus evading, I hope, the / children of that grungy-sounding Prof. / Please tell me how to pronounce above. [arrow to 'grungy'] / She & Michael join me next week for / the service in London, clip attached. // Thank you for thanking me / Love Vangie"… Read More

Very Good. c. 1977. Cards. Autograph; 1 pages; Manuscript Note Signed by Antoinette de Laboulaye to Katherine evans on French Embassy Letterhead Notecard written on both sides. (3.25" X 5.25") "Thursday // Dear Katherine / What a superb dinner you / offered us yesterday -- / The 'Decor', the food, the / company made this evening // memorable for the guests. / Thank you to have / included us amongst this / charming group -- / Yours / Antoinette" Antoinette de Laboulaye was the wife of François Lefebvre de Laboulaye (1917-1996) in Saint-Saëns (Le Petit Quesnay) is a French diplomat. He served as First Embassy Counselor in Moscow from 1962 to 1965, French Ambassador to Brazil from 1968 to 1972, to Japan from 1973 to 1975 and to the United States from 1977-1981. ; Signed by Author .

Very Good. 1970. Cards. Autograph; 1 pages; Manuscript Note on Printed Card from W. Averell Harriman to Rowland Evans (3.75" X 5") Mixed print & manuscript: "Dear Rowly / I will always remember / with deep appreciation / your thought and understanding / Marie was very fornd of you & Kay / & your friendship has meant much / to us. //With my affectionate regards / for you both. / Averell" This is a manuscript-embellished printed response note from Averell Harriman to reply to condolence letters on his wife's passing. W. Averell Harriman maried Marie Norton Whitney Harriman in 1930 after her divorce from Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney. William Averell Harriman (1891 – 1986) was an American Democratic politician, businessman, and diplomat. The son of railroad baron E. H. Harriman, he served as Secretary of Commerce under President Harry S. Truman, and later as the 48th Governor of New York. He was a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination… Read More

Oswestry, Shropshire. Very Good. [1967]. Letter. Autograph; Manuscript note Signed by "David" [William David Ormsby-Gore, 5th Baron Harlech and British Ambassador to the U.S.A. during the Kennedy Administration] to Rowland Evans on personal printed letterhead. Letterhead reads "Wood Hill / Oswestry, / Shropshire, / Oswestry 3134". Text of note (1 leaf written on both sides) "Dear Rowly, / You and K were such / wonderful friends to us when / we were in Washington that / I was particularly touched by / your most moving letter about / Sissie. // I have such very / happy memories of when we / were all together and I / shall be everlastingly grateful / to you both for them. / I hope I may see / you when I come over in / October. / Meanwhile I thank / you with all my heart for / your letter. With my love to / K. // Yours ever / David" [1967] Note measures 5.25" X 7" William David Ormsby-Gore, 5th Baron Harlech KCMG PC DL (1918 – 1985), known… Read More

Very Good. Letter. Autograph; Manuscript Note from Patricia "Tish" Alsop to Katherine "Kay" Evans on printed letterhead of Evangeline Bruce Letterhead: 1405 Thirty Fourth Street / Washington, D.C. 20007 //"Dear Kay - / On the airplane, on / paper snitched from Vangie's / house -- just a / few words to say how / very much I loved being / part of last night's / wonderful dinner party! / It was so reminiscent / of other wonderful, similar / evenings -- you and / Rowlie in great form, / the house a treasure // (your fabulous glassed in / patio is one of the show- / stoppers of Washington!), / wonderful conversation, dear / old friends, and one of the / best dinners I've ever had / the pleasure to taste! // A million thanks to / you both -- had a / terrific time -- / And you and Mary deserve / the Croix de Guerre for / coming to the church! // xx / Tish" From one noted Georgetown hostess to another -- Patricia "Tish" Alsop, MI5 decoder… Read More

Very Good. 2012. Letter. Autograph; Manuscript Letter Signed by "Rory" Katherine Kennedy on her Printed Stationary to Katherine "Kay" Evans Written on both sides of single leaf. Faint crease at center. "10-5-12 / Dear Kay, / Thank you for your very / generous donation of $2,000 to / the ETHEL Outreach Campaign. // We are busy, busy, busy / developing educational curriculums, / forging important partnerships, / doing a press tour (mum is / charming as ever), doing screenings / in various cities (Chicago, LA, NY, / Boston and, of course, DC) and / doing our darndest to reach each / and every Academy member -- All / thanks to you. /// You were a trooper to jump / on board, and make it so / easy for me. // Thank you, Kay! / Love, / Rory Katherine Kennedy!" Rory Elizabeth Katherine Kennedy (born December 12, 1968)[1] is an American documentary filmmaker who is the eleventh and youngest child of U.S. Senator Robert F. Kennedy and Ethel Skakel. Kennedy… Read More

Washington. Very Good. c. 1960. Letter. Autograph; 2 pages; Manuscript Note Signed by Polly Wisner on personal Letterhead to Kay Evans (5.75" X 8") "Dear dear Kay -- / That was a / 'smash' -- Dinner was delicious and what a treat to have good food that tasted & / was cooked in your / house - home of this / 'Design Cuisine' etc. / The house looked marvelous / & there is no more // successful room than / your glass room, / pool & garden, not to mention the big lightning. / And to top it all / Rolly playing the piano / We both send love / & Thanks. // Affectionately / Polly" Mary Ellis 'Polly' Knowles Wisner (1912–2002) and her husband Frank Gardiner Wisner (1909 – 1965) were key figures in the social-political clique known as "The Georgetown Set". Wisner began his intelligence career in the Office of Strategic Services in World War II. After the war, he headed the Office of Policy Coordination (OPC), one… Read More

Boston. Very Good. 1979. Letter. Autograph; 1 pages; Typed Letter Signed by George C. Lodge on Harvard University Letterhead to Rowland Evans "June 25, 1979 // Mr. Rowland Evans / 3125 O Street, N.W. / Washington, DC 20007 // Dear Rowly: //Thank you so much for your thoughtful note. It / was a joy hearing from you. // Are you ever up this way? If so, I would be / delighted to take you to lunch. Or better still come and / stay with us. // I read your column devotedly and admiringly. / Love to Kay and the kiddoes -- / As ever, / George [Signed] / George C. Lodge // GCL:pp" Printed letterhead: "Harvard University / Graduate School of Business Administration / George F. Baker Foundation / George C. Lodge / Professor of Business Administration / Soldiers Field / Boston, Massachusetts 02163" George Cabot Lodge II (born July 7, 1927) is an American professor and former politician. In 1962, he was the Republican nominee for a special election to succeed John F. Kennedy… Read More

Very Good+. 2003. Letter. Autograph; 1 pages; Typed Note Signed by Arthur Schlesinger, Jr. on his Personal Printed Notepaper to Katherine "Kay" Evans "7 June 2003 // Dear Kay: / Sorry for the delay in returning / these -- a delay due to my 65th / reunion! Also arthritis in my right / wrist has reduced my handwriting to / total illegibility (and ended my days / on the tennis court). // Be sure and let us know when you / come to New York. We miss you. / Alexandra sends love, and so do I. // Arthur [Signed] Arthur Meier Schlesinger, Jr. (born Arthur Bancroft Schlesinger; October 15, 1917 February 28, 2007) was an American historian, social critic, and public intellectual, son of the influential historian Arthur M. Schlesinger, Sr. A specialist in American history, much of Schlesinger's work explored the history of 20th-century American liberalism. In particular, his work focused on leaders such as Harry Truman, Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, and Robert F.… Read More

Very Good. 1987. Letter. Autograph; 1 pages; Typed Note Signed by Ambassador Richard Burt to Rowland Evans on Embassy of the United States of America, Bonn Letterhead. (7" X 8") "Bonn, Germany / August 7, 1987 // Dear Rollie: // I am looking forward to your arrival in Bonn. I / talked on the telephone yesterday to Horst Teltschik, / Chancellor Kohl's Security Advison. He says he hopes / he can get you in to see the Chancellor on September / 8th or 9th. // I'll continue to stay on top of this, meanwhile, / Gahl and I would be very disappointed if you two / don't stay with us while you're in Bonn. //Gahl and I send our best to Kay. / Sincerely, / Rick [Signed] / Richard Burt / Ambassador" Faint crease and a small chip at lower left corner, otherwise very good condition. Richard R. Burt (born 1947) is an American businessman and diplomat who served as United States Ambassador to Germany (1985-89) and was a chief negotiator of the Strategic Arms… Read More

Very Good. 1961. Letter. Autograph; 1 pages; Typed Note Signed by Wilbur "Bill" Elston to David J. Winton on Printed Minneapolis Star/Tribune Letterhead (6" x 9"). Chipped at bottom corner, toned strip at top edge, otherwise Very Good condition. "August 23, 1961 // Mr. David Winton / Chairman of the Board / Winton Lumber Company / 3100 West Lake Street / Minneapolis, Minnesota // Dear Dave: / Here are the clippings of Graham Hovey's articles I promised / to send you. I'm happy to know you enjoyed them. // Incidentally, I think we are going to buy the Herald Tribune / service, and I have asked that if the deal goes through I / have the first opportunity to use Rollie's pieces on the / editorial pages. // Sincerely, / Bill // WE:gh" Wilbur "Bill" E. elston was an editor for the Minneapolis Star / Tribune and later Editorials Editor for fifteen years at The Detroit News. He eventually retired from newspaper journalism to teach his craft… Read More