Search Results: Authors starting with C from Montgomery Rare Books

2008. Fine. INSCRIBED "Best Wishes to Anne and Sean Robbins, Rosalynn Carter", SIGNED "Jimmy Carter and Rosalyn Carter & Amy Carter" beneath the photo on the matte. 5" x 7" color, matted photograph with a wall painting of Rosalyn lovingly hugging her young daughter Amy. Sean Robbins was the godson of President Jimmy Carter. David and Ann Robbins of Rockville, MD were significant donors to the Democratic Party and politicians. Ann was active in Montgomery County, MD civic affairs. "The best way to enhance freedom in other lands is to demonstrate here that our democratic system is worthy of emulation". Jimmy Carter.

Charleston, SC, 1964. Both in fine condition. Two items: Typed Letter Signed, 1 p. 4to addressed to an Ernest Schwartz of Ardmore Junior High School confirming the inclusion of having signed stamp covers. Usual mail folds, light fade mark to left center. Printed on The Citadel Stationary. Also included is a 4" x 5" B&W photo, signed in blue ink across the chest: "To Michael Schwartz / With Best Wishes / Mark W. Clark"<br /> <br /> GEN Mark W. Clark (1896 - 1984) was the youngest 4-Star General in WWII and also served in WWI and Korea. Graduating two years behind Eisenhower at West Point, the two had close camaraderie at the Academy which lasted throughout Clark's career. He commanded the landings at Salerno and Anzio against the forces of German Gen. Kesselring. Some of his tactical decisions, including the bombing of Monte Cassino and the crossing of Rapido River were questioned by both soldiers and politicians, however he survived a deliberative inquiry.… Read More

Washington DC, nd. Very Fine. SIGNED "Frances F. Clevelend in fountain pen on Executive Mansion Card Signed. 4.5" x2.75", 1p. 16mo. Fine signature is full breadth of the card.<br /> <br /> Grover Cleveland first met Frances when she was an infant and doted on her, even buying her a baby carriage. After her father, with whom Cleveland had a close friendship, died intestate, Cleveland was appointed guardian of the estate. Their relationship became romantic while Frances attended Wells College; shortly after her graduation, he proposed to her by mail. They were married at the White House making Frances, then 21 years old and 27 years younger than her husband, the youngest first lady in history, and a subject of intense public fascination. She was first lady during both of Cleveland's unusual non-consecutive terms, after which they settled in Princeton. A widow in 1908 at the age of 44, she married archaeology professor and Wells College president Thomas Jex Preston, Jr.… Read More

Washington DC: C. M. Bell, 1886. Very good. Sepia toned, oversized CDV [4" x 6.5"] of the 22-year old First Lady, youngest ever to hold that role. This is the first photograph made since her marriage to President Cleveland on June 2, '86. Small puncture whole in bottom right corner. Includes full signature of Mrs. Cleveland (4" in length) on "Executive Mansion" calling card, "Frances F.[Folsom] Cleveland" <br /> <br /> Frances Clara Cleveland Preston (née Folsom; 1864 - 1947) was First Lady of the United States from 1886 to 1889 and again from 1893 to 1897 as the wife of President Grover Cleveland. She remained active in civic issues following the Presidents passing, though not always on the right side of history, being actively involved against women's suffrage. "We are coming back just four years from today." F. Cleveland after her husband lost the 1884 election.

Comprises: 1.) Image of an ornate miniature oval plaque on mount imprinted "The People's Choice'." Text on image relates "In God We Trust / The Union Must and Shall be Preserved / The Peoples Choice...Let Us Have Peace." Verso boldly imprinted "...The Norris Engraving and Publishing Co. ...Agents Wanted For The People's Choice & The Unanimous Nomination..." 2.) Jugate portrait of Grant and Colfax in opposing bust-length poses. Mount imprinted "Gen. Grant and Schuyler Colfax." Verso blank. Both on identical size card stock. Norris albumen sheet slightly smaller than the other.<br /> CONDITION:<br /> Condition varies with defects including age-toning scuffs, and light soiling. Norris image bears an ink stain at center left edge and chipped top right corner of albumen sheet. Dimensions: Norris albumen sheet - 3.25 " H x 2.00 " W. Norris card mount - 4.00 " H x 2.37 " W. Norris image - 2.37 " H x 2.00 " W.

1954. Fine. AUTOGRAPHED "Grace Coolidge" and dated on note card in fine condition. Signature 3.5" long on a 5.25" x 3.5" card.<br /> <br /> Grace Anna Goodhue Coolidge (Jan 3, 1879 - July 8, 1957) was the wife of the 30th President of the United States, Calvin Coolidge. She was the First Lady from 1923 to 1929. She graduated from the University of Vermont in 1902 with a bachelor of arts degree in teaching and joined the Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech in Northampton, Massachusetts to teach deaf children to communicate by lip reading, rather than by signing. She met Calvin Coolidge in 1904, and the two were married the following year. As her husband advanced his political career, Grace avoided politics. When Calvin Coolidge was elected Governor of Massachusetts in 1919, she remained at home in Northampton with their children. In 1929, Calvin Coolidge's term as president ended, and the couple retired to Northampton. After her husband's death in 1933,… Read More