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Wesley Willis (American, 1963-2003) 'Kentucky Fried Chicken' Marker and Ballpoint Pen on Board: Wesley Willis (American, 1963-2003) 'Kentucky Fried Chicken' Marker and Ballpoint Pen on Board 1990, ballpoint signed and dated in rectangle, center left edge, on illustration board, lightly varnished

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Inkwell & Tray Set, American Brilliant Cut Glass: Inkwell & Tray Set, American Brilliant Cut Glass, 5.5" x 11" x 8.5", Large Melon Ribbed Inkwell With Engraved Waterlily Decor, Sterling Silver Flip Top Marked Gorham D144, Perfectly Mounted On Gorham

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Wesley Willis (American, 1963-2003) 'Comiskey Park' Marker and Ballpoint Pen on Board: Wesley Willis (American, 1963-2003) 'Comiskey Park' Marker and Ballpoint Pen on Board 1990, ballpoint signed, dated and titled in cloud, upper left quadrant, on illustration board, unframed Property f

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JoAnn Tanzer (b. 20th Century, American): A Figure in Red Enamel on steel Signed, titled, and inscribed in black pen verso: JoAnn Tanzer 14" H x 14" W X 1.375" D

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Tiffany Studios, NY. Bronze Pen Tray in the American Indian Pattern: Tiffany Studios, NY. Bronze Pen Tray in the American Indian PatternTiffany Studios, New York, early 20th century bronze pen tray/desk accessory in the american indian pattern. Marked 'Tiffany Studios,

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Three Vintage American Silver & Gold Sheaffer Pens: North America, United States, Iowa, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A handsome collection of three silver plated pens made by Sheaffer. The largest is a fountain pen with a 14K gold nib tip. The oth

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BRANDEIS LOUIS D.: (1856-1941) American Lawyer, Supreme: BRANDEIS LOUIS D.: (1856-1941) American Lawyer, Supreme Court Judge of the United States from 1916 to 1939. A vintage sepia picture postcard, depicting the flag of the United States of America. Signed

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Garland, Judy (American, 1922—1969). Judy Garland: Garland, Judy (American, 1922—1969). Judy Garland Cut Signature. Signed in black fountain pen “Judy Garland” on thick cardstock and elegantly framed with a black and white cross-stit

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SEVEN AMERICAN WRITING INSTRUMENTS.: Twentieth century. Shaeffer fountain pen with mottled green case, a Parker fountain pen in patterned brown case, fountain pen and mechanical pencil set in mottled grey cases, fountain pen with silver

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DAVIS BRAD: (1949-1991) American Actor. Signed and: DAVIS BRAD: (1949-1991) American Actor. Signed and inscribed 8 x 10 photograph of Davis seated in a full length pose alongside the writer Billy Hayes, who stands in a full length pose with a dog, on t

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Joseph Pennell (1857-1926) American, Pen & Ink: Joseph Pennell (1857-1926) American, Pen & Ink. Titled, ‘Clearing the Ring’, pen & ink drawing on paper. Man in street clothes fighting a bull, men running and jumping over a fence, shoes & hats i

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Native American Navajo Silver & Turquoise Pen: Native American Indian Navajo silver and turquoise pen, 5.5" L x 0.5" W at widest section with detachable pen cap. Approx: 0.38 ozt inclusive.

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DAVIES MARION: (1897-1961) American Actress, the: DAVIES MARION: (1897-1961) American Actress, the mistress of newspaper tycoon William Randolph Hearst. Vintage signed and inscribed sepia 8 x 10 photograph of Davies in a head and shoulders pose. Sign

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2021 (SILVER) NGC MS 70 - First Day of Issue - American Eagle - EAGLE LANDING TYPE 2: 2021 (SILVER) NGC MS 70 - First Day of Issue - American Eagle - EAGLE LANDING TYPE 2

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Eight hardcover books signed by American authors, including Sinclair Lewis, Sherwood Anderson, Louis Bromfield, Booth Tarkington, George Ade (2), and Christopher Morley (2). Includes: a slipcased limited edition of Kingsblood Royal, numbered 1009/1050, signed on the colophon in fountain pen by Sinclair Lewis; a limited edition of Sherwood Anderson's Notebook, numbered 47/225, signed on the colophon in fountain pen by Sherwood Anderson; a limited edition of Twenty-Four Hours, numbered 118/500, signed on the colophon in fountain pen by Louis Bromfield; a later printing of The Gentleman from Indiana, signed on the first free end page in ink by Booth Tarkington; a limited edition of Fables in Slang, numbered 752/1000, signed on the front pastedown in fountain pen by George Ade; a first edition of Artie, signed and inscribed on a free end page by George Ade, opposite a sketch and presentation inscription in another hand; a first edition of Where the Blue Begins, signed on the first free end page in pencil by Christopher Morley; and a first edition of Thunder on the Left, signed on the first free end page in fountain pen by Chrisopher Morley. In overall very good condition. Accompanied by an unsigned first edition of In Babel by George Ade.

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American Authors

Name: American Authors
SKU: 85684439
Price: 324 USD
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