SUMMARY: This offering is Hamilton's
classic American Signatures 2 Vol. reference book on autograph
collecting. Price:$1500.00
Charles Hamilton, Jr.(1914-1996).
'Charlie' Hamilton was
truly a legendary figure in the world of autographs and manuscripts.He
obtained his first autograph from Rudyard Kipling when he was
12 years old by enclosing a dime in his letter requesting Kipling's
signature and by indicating to Kipling that the dime was his
allowance for taking out the ashes.Kipling was famous for rejecting
autograph requests. That experience ignited a passion that animated
the rest of Hamilton's life.Hamilton wrote 17 books, mostly about
autographs and how to authenticate them. He was notorious for
exposing forgers and scanms such as the bogus ' Hitler Diaries.'
He became the definitive expert on handwriting,autograph authentication
and he also became an auctioneer.Hamilton is often referred to
metaphorically as the 'Babe Ruth' of autographs.
The books offered here is a 2
Volume set titled American Autographs that was published
by The University of Oklahoma Press in 1983 .These beautiful
books are the absolute back bone of any reference library of
autographists of all stripes from collectors to dealers to institutions
attempting to build an American manuscript collection. Because
these volumes are so important to the field they very seldom
come on the market. These books are in AS NEW condition and come
with a slip case as illustrated.The books total 633 pp. They
are beautifully printed on 60 pond Warren's Old Style Wove an
were beautifully bound in a combination of dark leather with
gold lettering on the spine and buckram hard cover.This is an
immaculate set of a classic books.Because of its rariy, condition
and importance it is priced accordingly.
A letter of authenticity
as to the origin, history
and authenticity of this book will accompany the sale..
Price:$ 1,500.00
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