Andreas Wiemer Historical Autographs

Kein Einband. Condition: Gut bis sehr gut. Daru, Pierre Antoine Noël Bruno (1767-1829) - Autograph letter signed - French soldier, statesman, historian and poet. Autograph letter signed "Daru". 1 page, 6.25 x 8.0 inch, 1812 Jan. 28 (?), remnants of a red wax seal on verso. Addressed to the "Pigeon commissaire ordonnateur in Paris". The letter acknowledging the receipt of a letter and presuming to do what he can. Addressed on verso by Daru. Letter is professional inlaid to a slightly larger piece of paper, verso is fully visible, handling wear, else good condition. COMES WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY BY ANDREAS WIEMER HISTORICAL AUTOGRAPHS. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. Signatur des Verfassers.…

Kein Einband. Condition: Gut. Hauptmann, Gerhart (1862-1946) - Uncommon early postcard portrait signed - German dramatist and novelist. He is counted among the most important promoters of literary naturalism, though he integrated other styles into his work as well. He received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1912. Postcard portrait signed "Gerhart Hauptmann" and dated in his hand "Rovio d 26.4.99.". Postcard, 5.5 x 4.0 inch, signed and dated in purple ink, a fine 1899 postcard reproducing an engraved portrait of Hauptmann. The portrait (by Hans Weyl, 1899) is captioned with Hauptmann's name, misspelled "Gerhard", he has corrected this in the same purple ink. The verso of the card, addressed in another hand, is stamped and postmarked at Rovio, Switzerland the day it was signed. It has been mounted on a slightly larger piece of card, with a window cut in the verso displaying most of the verso of the postcard. One corner of the window frame has a postmarked stamp commemorating Hauptmann, this was issued in 1950. Minor handling wear, else good condition. COMES WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY BY ANDREAS WIEMER HISTORICAL AUTOGRAPHS. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. Signatur des Verfassers.…

Kein Einband. Condition: Gut bis sehr gut. Gagern, Heinrich von (1799-1880) & Gagern, Maximilian von (1810-1899) - Autograph letter signed - Heinrich von Gagern was a statesman who argued for the unification of Germany. Maximilian von Gagern was a German liberal politician. Autograph letter signed "HvGagern". 2 pages, bifolium, 4.25 x 6.5 inch, place illegible, 1835 March 29. Untranslated letter in German regarding a small request. Autograph letter signed "MvGagern". 1 page, bifolium, 5.75 x 8.75 inch. Vienna, 1885 September 30. Gagern thanks a gentleman and friend for his effort and care. Mailing folds, minor handling wear, else good condition. COMES WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY BY ANDREAS WIEMER HISTORICAL AUTOGRAPHS. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. Signatur des Verfassers.…

Kein Einband. Condition: Sehr gut. Perón, Juan (1895-1974) - Typed letter signed - Argentine military officer and politician. After serving in several government positions, including those of Minister of Labour and Vice President of the Republic, he was three times elected as President of Argentina, serving from June 1946 to September 1955 and from October 1973 to July 1974. Typed letter signed "Juan Perón". 1p., 8.25 x 11.75 inch, Madrid, 1962 May 26. On his embossed Juan Perón stationery, thin paper, from his exile in Spain. Addressed to a collector in Germany. In Spanish, in full: "De mi consideración: En respuesta a su amable carta, que valoro y agradezco, me es grato enviarle, de acuerdo a su deseo, una fotografía autografiada. Saludo a usted muy cordialmente." Translated: "In response to your kind letter, which I value and appreciate, I am pleased to send you, according to your wish, an autographed photograph (not included)". Mailing fold, minor stains, punch holes, else good condition. Also included is a typed letter signed by Maria Estela Martinez de Peròn (1931). 1p., 8.25 x 11.25 inch, Madrid, 2016 November 28. A letter to a collector regarding a signed photograph (not included). Maria Estela "Isabel" Martinez de Perón was the third wife of Juan Peron. She is an Argentine former politician who served as the 46th President of Argentina from 1974 to 1976. Letter has mailing folds, else fine condition. COMES WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY BY ANDREAS WIEMER HISTORICAL AUTOGRAPHS. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. Signatur des Verfassers. …

Kein Einband. Condition: Sehr gut. Bernhardt, Sarah (1844-1923) - Autograph note signed - French stage and early film actress. Autograph note signed "Sarah Bernhardt 1893". Black bordered mourning card, 4.25 x 2.75 inch, n.p., 1893, embossed monogram upper left corner. A fine handwritten note regarding a financial matter ". faites credits .". Vertical fold, else fine condition. COMES WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY BY ANDREAS WIEMER HISTORICAL AUTOGRAPHS. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. Signatur des Verfassers.…

Kein Einband. Condition: Gut bis sehr gut. Björnson, Björnstjerne (1832-1910) - autograph letter signed (Nobel Prize Literature) - Norwegian writer who received the 1903 Nobel Prize in Literature. Autograph letter signed "Björnstjerne Björnson". 1p, 8.75 x 5.5 inch (unfolded), n.p., n.d. To the publisher of the "Future", O. Häring, in Berlin regarding a fee. In German: "Sie brauchen mir es auch nicht zu schicken. Ich habe so große Freude daran in "die Zukunft" zu sagen, was ich da gesagt habe, dass ich diese Freude nicht verdorben haben will durch ein Honorar auf 10 zehn mark. Die anderen zehn nimmt nämlich mein übersetzer". Slightly stained, two minor holes repaired with paper on verso, else good condition. COMES WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY BY ANDREAS WIEMER HISTORICAL AUTOGRAPHS. Signatur des Verfassers.…

Kein Einband. Condition: Sehr gut. Baker, Josephine (1906-1975) - Signed photograph - American-born French dancer, singer and actress. Vintage signed photograph "votre Josephine". Postcard, 3.5 x 5.5 inch, n.p., n.d. The image depicting Baker in a full-length pose in costume. Verso printed "ANNABACOA" and "Par autorisation spéciale de Jospehine Baker. Les MILANDES (Dordogne)." Signed in blue ballpoint pen. Fine condition. Rare postcard, especially signed by Baker. COMES WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY BY ANDREAS WIEMER HISTORICAL AUTOGRAPHS. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. Signatur des Verfassers.…

Kein Einband. Condition: Sehr gut. Pershing, John J. (1860-1948) - Typed letter signed from Paris - General officer in the United States Army who led the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I. Fine typed letter signed "John J. Pershing". 1p., (bifolium), 4.5 x 7.0 inch, Paris, 1932 October 4, on Hotel de Crillon, Paris stationery. Addressed to Mrs. John Clarke Graff in Illinois. The letter in full: "Due to my continued absence from Paris, I have been unable to handle my correspondence until recently. I was very glad to receive your letter and to have news of you and your children. As to your son s condition I have no doubt that he will be very well looked after and think that you should not worry as to the kind of attention he will receive. There is nothing that I could do at this time to assist but if there should be later, please call on me and I shall be most willing to help. Thanking you for your letter and hoping that you will disabuse your mind of any reticence you may have about writing me, I remain as always." Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Mailing fold, else fine condition. COMES WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY BY ANDREAS WIEMER HISTORICAL AUTOGRAPHS. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. Signatur des Verfassers. …

Condition: Gut bis sehr gut. Colette, Sidonie-Gabrielle (1873-1954) - Autograph letter signed Known mononymously as Colette or as Colette Willy, was a French author and woman of letters. She was also a mime, actress, and journalist. Autograph letter signed "Colette". 1p., 8.25 x 10.5 inch, Paris, 1949 December 26 (postmark). Addressed to Monsieur Maurice Saurel. In French: "Mais non, cher ami, ce n'est pas exact! C'est, eu tous cas, premature le plusieurs mois! Mais cette rectification me sonne le grand plaisier de recervoir votre affectieux telegramme, et s'y respondre du haut (?) de mon arthrite. Votre vicille amies vous embrasse". Translated: "No, my dear friend, that's not right! It's premature, in any case, to say several months! But this correction gives me great pleasure to receive your affectionate telegram, and to reply to it from the heights (?) of my arthritis. Your vicious friend sends you her kisses". The original hand addressed envelope is included. Slightly discolored and stains, handling wear, else good condition. COMES WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY BY ANDREAS WIEMER HISTORICAL AUTOGRAPHS. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. Signatur des Verfassers. …

Kein Einband. Condition: Sehr gut. Mackensen, August von (1849-1945) - Autograph letter signed - German field marshal. He commanded successfully during the First World War of 1914-1918 and became one of the German Empire's most prominent and competent military leaders. Autograph letter signed (Brief-Telegramm) "v. Mackensen General-Feldmarschall". 1p., 8.0 x 10.75 inch, Falkenwalde bei Stettin, 1930 April 2. To General Kosch in Berlin regarding his golden wedding. In German, in full: "Herrn General der Infanterie Kosch, Exzellenz, Berlin Zum Lorbeer des Armeeführers die goldene Myrte des Eheglücks! Eine von Gott gesegnete, inhaltsreiche Höhe des Lebens! Möchten Sie von dieser aus noch recht lange den Lebensabend genießen! Meine anteilvollsten Glückwünsche begleiten den bewährten Kriegskammeraden." Mailing folds, handling wear, else good condition. A printed telegram (unsigned) to Kosch's 85. Birthday is also attached. Robert Paul Theodor von Kosch (1856-1942) was a Prussian General of the Infantry during World War I. COMES WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY BY ANDREAS WIEMER HISTORICAL AUTOGRAPHS. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. Signatur des Verfassers.…

Kein Einband. Condition: Sehr gut. Clinton, Bill (1946) - Card signed matted with photograph - 42. President of the United States. Card signed "Bill Clinton". Card, 6.0 x 4.25 inch (4.0 x 3.0 inch visible), n.p., n.d. Fine blue ballpoint pen signature. Handsomely matted in gray with a paper photograph of Clinton to an overall size of 11.75 x 7.75 inch. Both items removable affixed with photo corners. Excellent condition. COMES WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY BY ANDREAS WIEMER HISTORICAL AUTOGRAPHS. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. Signatur des Verfassers.…

Kein Einband. Condition: Sehr gut. Erzberger, Matthias (1875-1921) - Typed letter signed - Politician of the Catholic Centre Party, member of the Reichstag and minister of finance of Germany from 1919 to 1920. Typed letter signed "M. Erzberger". 1p., bifolium, 8.75 x 10.5 inch, Berlin, 1915 April 13. To "Freiherrn von Droste Hülshoff, Schloss Stapel bei Havixbeck". In German, in full: "Empfangen Sie meinen besten Dank für die Zusendung des Zeichnungsscheines über M 100,- für das Conto Rom". Mailing folds, else fine condition. COMES WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY BY ANDREAS WIEMER HISTORICAL AUTOGRAPHS. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. Signatur des Verfassers.…

Kein Einband. Condition: Gut bis sehr gut. Meyerbeer, Giacomo (1791-1864) - autograph letter signed - German opera composer who has been described as perhaps the most successful stage composer of the nineteenth century. Autograph letter signed "Meyerbeer". 1p. (bifolium), 5.25 x 8.5 inch, n.p., n.d. (Lundi = monday). Addressed on recto in Meyerbeer's hand to the Politician and playwright Charles Guillaume Etienne (1777-1845) - member Academie francaise. In French, Meyerbeer writes that he will accept Etienne s invitation for the coming Friday morning. Discolored, handling wear, else good condition. COMES WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY BY ANDREAS WIEMER HISTORICAL AUTOGRAPHS. Signatur des Verfassers. …

Kein Einband. Condition: Sehr gut. Böll, Heinrich (1917-1985) - Photograph signed and card signed - One of Germany's foremost post-World War II. writers. Böll was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1972. Vintage glossy photograph signed "Heinrich Böll". 6.25 x 8.25 inch, n.p., 1972 March 28 (stamp on verso and the year he awarded the Nobel Prize). A large black and white photograph of Böll holding a cigarette. Also included is a thank you card with a PRINTED text and a handwritten thank you note by Böll "Mit herzlichem Dank Heinrich Böll" at the bottom. Photograph in fine condition, card slightly discolored and with handling wear. COMES WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY BY ANDREAS WIEMER HISTORICAL AUTOGRAPHS. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. Signatur des Verfassers.…

Kein Einband. Condition: Sehr gut. "Gide, André (1869-1951) - Typed letter signed by the winner of the Nobel Prize - French author and winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1947. Typed letter signed "Andre Gidé". 2pp. (bifolium), 4.5 x 7.0 inch, Cuverville, n.d. (1927). To Gustave Pigot, director de la revue Le Capitole. Fine untranslated letter in French, in full: "Pour l'amour du ciel, laissez B. tranquille. Il s'amuse de vous et de moi. Je me mordais les doigts de l avoir sollicité, et suis extrèmement heureux qu ill s abstienne; et d autent plus que sa défection va permettre la collaboration de Valéry. Si donc maintenant, se ravisant, il vous envoie le manuscrit, ayez le courage de le lui renvoyer en lui disant: trop tard , la première place est promise. Aviez-vous déjà payé?? Je consen à vous couvrir cette fausse avance. Vous n avez rien à répondre à Rouveyre, avec qui j ai correspond. Laissez tomber cela. Pour Valéry, laissez-moi faire. et Jaloux? Vous ne me dites rien de Giraudoux. Ni de Mauriac, ni de Thibaudet, don t vous annoncez la collaboration d une manière peut-etre un peu imprudente, avant d avoir recu leur copie . Et pour quoi mettre sue l annonce Etudes complement , qui est "complètement" ridicule. Et des documents rares Qu entendez-vous pa là? Persuadez vous que ces inutiles battages mècontentent les lecteurs autent que moi. Au revoir et croyez à mes sentiments bien cordiaux." Mailing fold, handling wear, else fine condition. COMES WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY BY ANDREAS WIEMER HISTORICAL AUTOGRAPHS.". Signatur des Verfassers. …

Kein Einband. Condition: Sehr gut. Heuss, Theodor (1884-1963) - uncommon autograph letter signed - Liberal German politician who served as the first President of the Federal Republic of Germany (then West Germany) from 1949 to 1959. Autograph letter signed "Theodor Heuss". 1p., 6.0 x 8.25 inch, Berlin-Lichtenfelde, 1933 July 16. To "Liebe Frau Möricke". Untranslated letter in German. Minor handling wear, else fine. COMES WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY BY ANDREAS WIEMER HISTORICAL AUTOGRAPHS. Signatur des Verfassers. …

Condition: Sehr gut. Wirth, Joseph (1879-1956) - Autograph statement signed German politician of the Catholic Centre Party who was chancellor of Germany from May 1921 to November 1922, during the early years of the Weimar Republic. He was also minister of four government departments between 1920 and 1931 (Foreign Affairs, Finance, Interior and Occupied Territories). Card signed "Wirth". Card, 4.5 x 3.5 inch, Berlin, 1924 June 18. A fine statement in Wirth's hand: "Mit Verzweifeln ist keine Politik zu machen." Translated: "You can't make policy with despair." The original mailing envelope is included. Fine condition. Provenance: The collection of autographs by Gertrud Hoffmann and her daughter Else Karmann - "A German Autograph Collection, from 1850 to 1967". COMES WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY BY ANDREAS WIEMER HISTORICAL AUTOGRAPHS. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. Signatur des Verfassers.…

Kein Einband. Condition: Gut. Frederick III. (1831-1888) - Autograph note as Emperor during the 99 days - Frederick III. was German Emperor and King of Prussia for 99 days in 1888, the Year of the Three Emperors. Friedrich Wilhelm Nikolaus Karl, known informally as Fritz, was the only son of Emperor William I. and was raised in his family's tradition of military service. Although celebrated as a young man for his leadership and successes during the Second Schleswig, Austro-Prussian and Franco-Prussian wars. One of the conversation slips of the terminally ill emperor, written during the 99 days. Autograph note unsigned "1 ½ Stunden nach Tisch fest eingeschlafen". 1p., 4.5 x 4.0 inch, June 1888, written in pencil. Mounted on a thin sheet with information about the Emperor and the autograph. Uneven lower edge, small repaired tear, else good condition. Frederick III. autographs during the 99 days are exceedingly rare. COMES WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY BY ANDREAS WIEMER HISTORICAL AUTOGRAPHS. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. Signatur des Verfassers.…

Kein Einband. Condition: Sehr gut. Arafat, Yasser (1929-2004) - Photograph signed - Palestinian political leader. He was Chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) from 1969 to 2004. Color glossy signed photograph. 5.0 x 7.0 inch, n.p. (Ramallah), 2004 April 21. Signed and inscribed by Arafat "To Gisela with best wishes Y. Arafat 21.04.2004". Old age signature, Arafat died the same year. Accompanied by a letter of the "Special Assistant to Secretary General" forwarding the signed photo, dated 2004 April 21. The original mailing envelope is also included. Fine condition. COMES WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY BY ANDREAS WIEMER HISTORICAL AUTOGRAPHS. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. Signatur des Verfassers.…

Kein Einband. Condition: Sehr gut. Albert, Eugen d (1864-1932) - Autograph musical quotation signed from his masterpiece "Tiefland" - Scottish-born pianist and composer. Autograph musical quotation signed "Eugen d'Albert". 1p., bifolium, 5.75 x 8.75 inch, Kärnten (Austria), (1)914 June, no day. Fine musical quotation marked "Tiefland" and inscribed to an unknown person. Mailing folds, minor handling wear, else fine condition. In the summer of 1914, d'Albert and his fifth wife, Friedrike, traveled to Villach in Kärnten to go on vacation. Tiefland (The Lowlands) is an opera in a prologue and two acts by Eugen d'Albert, to a libretto in German by Rudolf Lothar. Tiefland was d' Albert's seventh opera, and is the one which is now the best known. COMES WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY BY ANDREAS WIEMER HISTORICAL AUTOGRAPHS. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. Signatur des Verfassers.…

Kein Einband. Condition: Sehr gut. Erzberger, Matthias (1875-1921) - Typed letter signed - Politician of the Catholic Centre Party, member of the Reichstag and minister of finance of Germany from 1919 to 1920. Typed letter signed "M. Erzberger". 1p., 6.75 x 8.75 inch, Berlin, 1916 July 6. To an unknown doctor in Münster. In German, in full: "Sehr verehrter Herr Doktor! Die Korrektur habe ich erhalten. Die 100 gewünschten Abzüge werden Ihnen vom Verlag der 'Germania' dieser Tage zugehen." Recipient's name erased, mailing folds, else good condition. COMES WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY BY ANDREAS WIEMER HISTORICAL AUTOGRAPHS. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. Signatur des Verfassers.…

Kein Einband. Condition: Sehr gut. Do Muoi (1917-2018) - Signed photograph - Vietnamese communist politician. He rose in the party hierarchy in the late 1940s, became Chairman of the Council of Ministers in 1988 and was elected General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam. Signed and dated photograph. 8.25 x 6.25 inch, n.p., april 17, 1996. Handling wear, some stains, collector label on verso, else good condition. I couldn't find another autograph of Do Muoi. COMES WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY BY ANDREAS WIEMER HISTORICAL AUTOGRAPHS. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. Signatur des Verfassers.…

Kein Einband. Condition: Sehr gut. Brandström, Elsa (1888-1948) - Typed letter signed by the "Angel of Siberia" - Swedish nurse and philanthropist. She was known around the world as the "Angel of Siberia". Typed letter signed "Ihre Elsa Brandström-Ulich". 1p., 9.0 x 11,0 inch, Dresden, 1931 November 22. On "Stiftung: Arbeitssanatorium für ehem. Kriegsgefangene Deutsche" stationery. Addressed to "Mrs. Siniossoglon". In German, translated in parts: ". Unfortunately, I have to tell you that my time has been so extraordinarily busy through my work that I cannot fulfill your request." Mailing folds, handling wear, slightly discolored, else good condition. Brandström was married since 1929 with the philosopher and educator Robert Ulich (1890-1977). COMES WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY BY ANDREAS WIEMER HISTORICAL AUTOGRAPHS. Signatur des Verfassers.…

Kein Einband. Condition: Gut bis sehr gut. Rizzi, James (1950-2011) - Hand drawn self portrait signed - American pop artist. Fine hand drawn self portrait signed "James Rizzi 95". 1p., 8.25 x 9.5 inch, thin cardboard, n.p., 1995. Self portrait drawn by Rizzi with a felt-tip pen. Bookpage photo of Rizzi attached. Slightly uneven trimmed, mounting residue on verso, else fine condition. COMES WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY BY ANDREAS WIEMER HISTORICAL AUTOGRAPHS. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. Signatur des Verfassers.…

Kein Einband. Condition: Sehr gut. Erzberger, Matthias (1875-1921) - Typed letter signed - Politician of the Catholic Centre Party, member of the Reichstag and minister of finance of Germany from 1919 to 1920. Typed letter signed "M. Erzberger". 1p., 8.5 x 10.25 inch, Berlin, 1916 March 4. To the priest Hansjakob in Haslach. In German, in full: "Besten Dank für Ihr freundliches Schreiben vom 29.v.M. Sie dürfen versichert sein, dass ich die von Ihnen mit Recht vorgebrachten Wünsche und Beschwerden vorbringen werde. In meinem Wahlkreis ist noch nicht ein einziges Kupferdach einer Kirche beschlagnahmt worden, da ich mich mit dem Klerus meines Wahlkreises in Verbindung gesetzt habe und die Beschlagnahme immer hinausschieben liess". Mailing folds, punch holes, handling wear, else good condition. COMES WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY BY ANDREAS WIEMER HISTORICAL AUTOGRAPHS. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. Signatur des Verfassers.…

Kein Einband. Condition: Sehr gut. Sand, George (1804-1876) - Autograph letter signed - Amantine-Lucile-Aurore Dupin, best known by her pseudonym George Sand, a French novelist and memoirist. She is equally well known for her much publicized romantic affairs with a number of artists including composer Frédéric Chopin. Fine autograph letter signed "G Sand". 1p., 5.0 x 8.0 inch, n.p., 1850 March 30. To the businessman Gabriel Falampin who was also artistic director of Illustration. She sends him the receipt for Mr. Delatouche and asks for the agreed ticket. In French, in parts: "Je suis guérie enfin de mon mal de tête. Mais il a fallu deux saignées (.) Faites-vous saigner aussi s il n y a pas d autre moyen de guérison." Extract from the Correspondence of Sand published by G. Lubin, volume XXV. Former collection of Colonel Daniel Sickles. Mailing folds, else fine condition. COMES WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY BY ANDREAS WIEMER HISTORICAL AUTOGRAPHS. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. Signatur des Verfassers.…

Kein Einband. Condition: Sehr gut. Cocteau, Jean (1889-1963) - Autograph letter signed - French poet, playwright, novelist, designer, filmmaker, visual artist and critic. Autograph letter signed "Jean Cocteau". 1p., 5.25 x 8.25 inch, 1962 June 11. A fine handwritten letter from Jean Cocteau's correspondence with composer Yves Claoué (1927-2001) as part of the creation of their oratorio Patmos which will be presented at the Château de Versailles in May 1962. In French, in parts: ". mais il est possible que je change quelques passages, entre guillemets - sans que cela ne change rien à ton uvre.". Cocteau asks Claoué to bring him the typed text of the oratorio so that he can make it publishable, specifying that he will keep his order: ". but it is possible that I change a few passages, between quotes - without that changing nothing in your work.". Mailing fold, handling wear, else good condition. COMES WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY BY ANDREAS WIEMER HISTORICAL AUTOGRAPHS. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. Signatur des Verfassers.…

Kein Einband. Condition: Sehr gut. Saint Phalle, Niki de (1930-2002) - Art postcard signed - French-American sculptor, painter, filmmaker, and author of colorful hand-illustrated books. Widely noted as one of the few female monumental sculptors. Russian postcard signed "Niki de Saint Phalle". Postcard, 5.75 x 4.0 inch, n.p., n.d. Signed in dark black ink. Front shows one of her works. Fine condition. Rather rare signature. COMES WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY BY ANDREAS WIEMER HISTORICAL AUTOGRAPHS. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. Signatur des Verfassers. …

Kein Einband. Condition: Gut. Toscanini, Arturo (1867-1957) - Signed photograph - Italian conductor, known for his dynamic interpretations of Beethoven, Verdi and Wagner. Fine paper photograph "Arturo Toscanini 6-3-1937". 5.5 x 9.0 inch, n.p. (Rotterdam), 1937 March 6. Black and white chest up portrait probably removed from a book or program. Minor mounting residue at the top on verso, else good condition. Toscanini had conducted the Residentie-Orkest that day in Rotterdam. COMES WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY BY ANDREAS WIEMER HISTORICAL AUTOGRAPHS. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. Signatur des Verfassers.…

Condition: Gut bis sehr gut. Laue, Max von (1879-1960) - Typed letter signed German physicist who received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1914 "for his discovery of the diffraction of X-rays by crystals". Typed letter signed "M. v. Laue". 1p., 8.25 x 11.75 inch, Göttingen, 1948 May 21. Addressed to Professor E.N. da C. Andrade in London. In German, in full: "Lieber Kollege! Haben Sie herzlichen Dank für die Zusendung des Berichtes über die Newton-Feier von 1946 und der drei Sonderdrucke. Mit Freude habe ich bemerkt, dass Sie alle vier Sachen mit eigenhändigen Widmungen versehen haben, und werde bald Gelegenheit nehmen, Ihnen ein Buch mit Widmung zuzusenden; denn die zweite Auflage meiner Röntgenstrahlen-Interferenzen ist im Erscheinen. Allerdings kommen die Exemplare tropfenweise, da offenbar die Buchbinderei mit der Arbeit nicht schnell vom Fleck kommt. Ich erinnere mich noch mit Freuden Ihres Besuches in Göttingen. Ich sagte Ihnen dabei, dass ich im Sommer vielleicht über London käme. Das wird nun Freilich voraussichtlich nicht der Fall sein; denn meine Frau und ich sollen unsere Reise nach USA von Rotterdam aus antreten. So haben es unsere amerikanischen Freunde beschlossen. Ich hoffe aber, in dem nächsten Jahr einmal Gelegenheit zu haben, London aufzusuchen." Translated: "Dear Colleague, thank you very much for sending the report on the Newton celebration of 1946 and the three offprints. I was delighted to see that you inscribed all four items in your own hand, and I will soon take the opportunity to send you a signed book, as the second edition of my work on X-ray interference is forthcoming. However, the copies are arriving only sporadically, as the bookbindery is apparently making slow progress. I fondly recall your visit to Göttingen. I told you then that I might be coming via London in the summer. That will now probably not be the case, as my wife and I are to begin our journey to the USA from Rotterdam. That is what our American friends have decided. I hope, however, to have an opportunity to visit London sometime next year." Slightly discolored, mailing folds, handling wear, else good condition. Also included is a typed letter signed by chemist Prof. Dr. Georg Masing (1885-1956) also addressed to Andrade. Göttingen, 1952 September 17. COMES WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY BY ANDREAS WIEMER HISTORICAL AUTOGRAPHS. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. Signatur des Verfassers.…