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New York, 1951. Scholastic paperback. Very good. Signed "Jean", on blue The Waldorf - Astoria stationary, with graphic of the The Towers in header. 6.75" x 5.5", Bi-folded stationary with mailing fold across the middle. Symmetric spotting on inside, p.2, not affecting text or signature, some bleed through to front, otherwise VG. <br /> <br /> Jean Faircloth MacArthur (1898 -2000) was the wife of General of the Army, Douglas MacArthur and mother to his only child, Douglas IV. On April 11, 1951 President Truman relieved MacArthur of command of the Korean War. His trip home was his first to the U.S. in 14 years. Though it was precipitated by a humiliating firing, he received a ticktertape parade and grand adulation across the country. The General and Jean lived out their days at the Waldorf Towers.<br /> <br /> Addressed to Anna Murfin, wife of 4-star Admiral Orin Murfin. Murfin was the Navy Judge Advocate General from 1931 - 34, the search for Amelia Earhart…
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Fern Leaves and Bracken; Poems From 1927 to 1959
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Oregon: Self-published, 1959. Tan card covers with four hole punched binding in green silk ribbon. Fine. INSCRIBED, "Affectionately Grace Brown Martin / Hand-Wrought for Mary Miles / by the Author / Oregon Centennial Edition." 4.25" x 7", pp. 1 - 81 followed by 2 pp. of index. Laid in is a card of personal relationship from the author to recipient. 78 Poems reflect a lifetime of writing by the author from 1927 to 1959, all written in attactive, readable, calligraphic style. 'Go Thou, O little Book, Out to the World,<br /> And give to all who thee may read, <br /> A little lift from care, some joy.<br /> A little laughter,<br /> Or other benison to fit the need." (Title page).
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Mowa Wiazana; Includes Signed Letter, ALS
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Olsztyn: Wydawnictwo Pojeziereze, 1989. Orange card with titling in black. Written Polish the translation is included here. Very good with light bumps at some corners/good + with light wear at edges and small tear top of spine DJ. 5.6" x 8, 279 pp. Inscribed in blue pen, dated "Berkeley, 12 April 1990". Includes Signed manuscript letter on his personal letterhead stationary. Also includes hand addressed envelope to the recipient in Poland. Regarded as one of the great poets of the 20th century, he won the 1980 Nobel Prize in Literature. In its citation, the Swedish Academy called Mi osz a writer who "voices man's exposed condition in a world of severe conflicts" Dear Sir,<br /> Thank you very much for your letter dated March 10. I am sending a book for your daughter.I need to correct a misunderstanding. The inscription "export abroad is prohibited" has nothing to do with politics. It was introduced at the request of the émigré…
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Probate Accounting of Estate Sale; Including the Sale of Slave
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Hinds Co., MS, 1860. Very good. Three sheets attached end-to-end, 31" x 7.75". These documents are an accounting of a sale of the balance of the Estate of Wm. B. Mower pursuant to an order of probate court of Hinds County, MS, made during the April term of 1860. Includes articles sold, names of purchasers, and prices realized, including: "1 Old Negro Woman Eliza" sold to Mrs. Sarah G. Clark for $50.00.<br /> <br /> The first two sheets are white and unlined, third sheet is blue and lined. Completely in ink manuscript The top section is an "Account of Sale of the balance of Estate of Wm. B. Mower." The second is "Copy of Notice of Executors Sale." with certification at bottom by Justice of the Peace J. W. Welborn that the notice was posted by Robert P. Paris in two public place. The third attests to the posting of the notice. Other names mentioned within this document are G. H. Jones, R. P. & C. Parish Clerk. Signed at the end by S.J. Thigpen as…
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