Florence Harding (14 results)

Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. (1998). First edition, second printing. Full-page dated inscription, SIGNED by the author to the half-title page. Minutely crimped to the upper and lower spine edges, else very nearly fine in smooth blue over textured sky-blue boards with silver embossed titles and rules to the spine, cream headband and tail-band; in a fine dust jacket; original printed $30.00 price still intact to the front inner flap. Thick octavo; 645 pages; index. Photographic plates. FLORENCE HARDING is a magnificent biography of a much maligned, misunderstood First Lady. She truly was a forerunner of the modern First Lady. It is a fascinating, enlightening gem of a book."--Helen Thomas. Anthony also draws on research for clues and facts regarding the suspected poisoning and neglectful death of the President by Florence. Inscribed by Author(s).

Condition: Fine. First edition first printing hardcover Fine in fine dust jacket SIGNED BY ANTHONY ON THE TITLE PAGE.

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. Harding (illustrator). Splendid original antique hand-coloured engraving, mounted - matted - and ready to frame. Colouring not contemporary, but delicately and expertly done. Shows a fine view of the Santa Trinita Bridge in Florence.

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. J D Harding (illustrator). A splendid original hand-coloured antique print, colouring not contemporary, but delicately and expertly done. Mounted (matted) and ready to frame . Very good condition .Shows a view of the village of Pelago, near Florence.

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. J D Harding (illustrator). A splendid original hand-coloured antique print, colouring not contemporary, but delicately and expertly done. Mounted (matted) and ready to frame . Very good condition .Shows a view of the Ponte Santa Trinita at Florence.

Hard Cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Library binding, with several ink stamps inside, light 2 inch stain on spine, corners a bit rubbed, endpapers toned. Binding tight and square, pages clean, bright, and unmarked. 1914 Hard Cover. 960 pp. A collection of numerous articles on current political and social events, along with letters to the editor, music and drama reviews, books of the month and book review sections, etc. This volume for discussion of women's suffrage, anti-trust legislation, and the United States' relationship with Mexico during the Mexican Revolution.

The artist William Hatherell's collection of letters and documents relating to his work as an illustrator in the 1890s-1920s. Among c70 items is Hatherell's retained copy of a famous letter to him by Thomas Hardy praising his 1895 illustrations for Jude the Obscure, which the novelist wrote 'to express my sincere admiration for the illustrations of "Jude at the Milestone". The picture is a tragedy in itself & I do not remember ever before having an artist who grasped the situation so thoroughly Thomas Hardy' (see Hardy, Collected Letters Vol II). Much of Hatherell's considerable success in Britain and north America flowed from Hardy's high praise for his work and it is notable how much of this correspondence from editors in London and New York deals with Hatherell's refusal to lower his standards. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Folio Album (38x29cm) bound in original green roan and pebbled cloth; structurally sound but lightly worn with cracking to the leather outer hinges at head and tail of spine. Bookseller's ticket of 'W Straker' London to front pastedown. 54 leaves in total; 46 used, mostly rectos for a collection of letters and ephemera, c70 items in all. NARRATIVE: The album begins with a letter from Dean Cornwell - 'The Dean of Illustrators' - President of the Society of Illustrators in the USA, announcing Hatherell's election as a member and stating that 'There is no living man whom we men in American feel a greater debt to, than yourself, for all you have done to raise Illustration to a high plane.' Later America correspondents include Richard Harding Davis discussing a commission, Charles Dana Gibson (also on Society of Illustrators business) and Edward Russell (McClure's Magazine) who expresses disappointment 'because my suggestion for the picture was not taken into account at all'. In a later later letter Edward Russell writes on Players Club of NYC headed paper to apologise for a short deadline 'but the call of the Editorial Department must be obeyed and sometimes they have me on the hip' as well as making suggestions for Hatherell in a forthcoming story he is to illustrate. Other correspondents include Queen Mary (printed letter and ticket to the Palace of Arts British Empire Exhibition which included Hatherell's work), Florence A Kirkpatrick; E F Sharie from the Strand Magazine on his choice of media: 'I do not want to hamper you in any way, but pencil drawings are extremely difficult to reproduce.' Hugo Tyerman (The Children's Newspaper); William Babington Maxwell (Hatherell illustrated his stories in The Strand), Robert Percy Hodder Williams (publisher) Agnes Ethel Conway (Women's Work, Imperial War Museum, about Hatherell's Edith Cavell painting) A E Johnson (artist's agent on commissions) and three letters from Sydney Boot about illustrations for Sheila Kaye Smith. George Robey (3 letters) the music hall performer writes about an illustrated programme for a memorial concert - with the programme laid in and Rutherford Crockett re illustration of his story. Other publications represented by letters include The Graphic; The Associated Illustrators (Henry S Fleming, Broadway) and there is real emotion from some correspondents: 'I wept over your picture in last years Academy' from Florence T Nicholson. Alfred Scott-Gatty (composer) writes about the purchase of a picture. Hugh Stowell Scott - actually novelist Hugh Merriman - praises 'a sense of the dramatic' in Hatherell's work. Also letters from George Clausen, founder member of the New England Art Club; Stanhope Forbes (Newlyn Artist); novelist Mary Cholmondely with costume changes recommended by a friend who has viewed pictures in the company of 'The King and the Prince of Wales'. A letter from Clement Phillipson in Australia recalls meeting Hatherell in 1890 in the goldmines of Tetulpa when he was touring the country on a commission from Cassell to illustrate a book about the country. William Hatherell (1855-1928) studied at the Royal Academy and despite working in oils and other media achieved his most notable success as an illustrator. Please contact Christian White Rare Books Ltd for more information or images of this item.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 285 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 285 Language: English.

FLORENCE MABEL HARDING (1860-1924). Florence Harding was the First Lady from 1921 to 1923. DS. 1pg. Dec 13, 1921. Marion, Ohio. An autograph check signed Florence Kling Harding as First Lady. She gave $5.00 to Mrs. Dankmeyer for the Anti-Vivisection Society of Maryland, a cause against performing surgery on living animals for science, which Harding was very passionate about. During her time as First Lady, she was a very vocal advocate of animal rights, being a contributor and member of the National Society for the Humane Regulation of Vivisection. Mrs. Charles A. Dankmeyer was an honorary member of The Animal Defense and Anti-Vivisection Society in their 1933 report. This check is in great condition and laid to a larger card.

Condition: Very Good. A Marion (Ohio) National Bank cheque (70 × 146 mm), a printed cheque form on pink paper with manuscript insertions by Harding, 19 January 1921 (countersigned by Schoenlaub and two others on the verso). Folded several times; closed split where spiked near the centre, well clear of the very large signature; in very good condition. The cheque was written after Florence's husband Warren was elected President (2 November 1920) but before his inauguration on 4 March 1921. 'Energetic, strong-willed, and popular, she was an important influence on her husband's business and political careers. [President Harding died in office in August 1923] . Before returning to Marion, Florence destroyed many of the papers that could have documented more fully her role in what many observers consider the worst presidency in the country's history. She had worked hard to make her husband a success, but the revelations associated with the Teapot Dome Scandal [involving conflict of interest in the sale of oil leases] made his flaws very clear. One biographer concluded that she was a "full partner" in Warren's presidency' (Encyclopaedia Britannica online). Provenance: Collection of The Hon Barry Jones AC. Signed.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1892. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 282, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 282 282.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1892. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 284, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 284 284.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in . The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 281, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 281 281.