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Hicks, Sir John. (1904–1989). "I am afraid I do not much care for debates; I am not at all good at them as I know very well." - Typed Letter Signed
TLS from the important British economist, who has signed in green ink, to Professor Irma Antonetto of the Associazione Culturale Italiana, declining an invitation to speak. 13th May 1976; 1 pp., on stationary for All Souls College, Oxford. "Dear Professor Antonetto,/ You wrote to me on April 12 asking if I would be willing to take part in a Series of Debates next winter. I have been away in Australia and Honk Gonk so I have only just got your letter. Please excuse my delay in replying. I am afraid I do not much care for debates; I am not at all good at them as I know very well. I have other things which I want to do during the coming months, so that I fear I would not have time to prepare myself in any case. So I am afraid I must decline the invitation./ Yours sincerely,/ [Signature]/ Professor Sir John Hicks." Two holes to left margin, light horizontal mailing crease, else in very fine condition. 6 x 8.25 inches (15.2 x 21 cm.). Read More...
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Leontief, Wassily. (1905–1999). "I have moved in the meantime from Cambridge to New York where I accepted professorship at New York University's Department of Economics." - Typed Letter Signed
TLS from the Russian-American economist to Professor Irma Antonetto of the Associazione Culturale Italiana, replying to an invitation to speak. September 16, 1975; 1 pp., on A4 Harvard University/ Wassily Leontief/ Professor of Economics stationary with the Harvard crest in watermark. "Dear Professa Antonetto:/ In your kind letter of March 10, 1975 you renewed the invitation extended to me a year ago by the Associazione Culturale Italiana. I am now prepared to make definitive plans for such a visit./ I have moved in the meantime from Cambridge to New York where I accepted Professorship at New York University's Department of Economics. My new address is:/ Department of Economics/ 518 Tisch Hall/ New York University/ Washington Square/ New York, New York 10003/ The timing of my visit should be chosen so as not to interfere with my various commitments; hence, I would appreciate if you could offer me the widest possible choice of dates./ Sincerely yours,/ [Signature]/ Wassily Leontief/ WL:b" Expected mailing folds, two holes to left margin, staple to upper left corner, else fine. Read More...
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Mumford, Lewis. (1895–1990). "Until this work is done I cannot engage to go anywhere." - Autograph Letter Signed
ALS from the American historian to Professor Irma Antonetto of the Associazione Culturale Italiana, declining an invitation to speak. 14th March 1964; 1 pp., on personal stationary. "Dear Professor Antonetto/ I am grateful to the Associazione Culturale Italiana for the invitation to lecture in Italy next winter. It would give me great pleasure to do so; but the book I am now working on may not be finished before next April: and until this work is done I cannot engage to go anywhere. I trust I may have the privilege of lecturing before you some other year./ With warm thanks/ Faithfully yours/ Lewis Mumford." The book to which Mumford refers is likely The Myth of the Machine, a two-volume work tracing the development of modern technology throughout human history. If indeed it is, it would certainly not be done by next April; the first volume would not see publication until three years later, in 1967. Two holes to left margin, light horizontal mailing creases, spot of toning to lower edge, else in fine condition. 6 x 9.5 inches (15.2 x 24.1 cm.). Read More...
TLS from the Romanian-American religious historian to Professor Irma Antonetto of the Associazione Culturale Italiana, responding to an invitation to speak. April 25, 1974; 1 pp. on A4 History of Religions stationary. In part, "Thank you very much for your letter of April 10th and your kind invitation...Unfortunately, for the next year or two, my time is fully committed to the completion of several projects I am currently engaged in...I do find your invitation most interesting, though, and hope that at some time in the future I will be able to accept." It was not to be; the ACI has no record of Eliade ever giving a talk. Expected mailing folds, two holes punched in left margin, else fine. Read More...
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Samuelson, Paul. (1915–2009). "My research program has suffered to such an extent that I find I must refuse outside engagements." - Typed Letter Signed
TLS from the American economist to Professor Irma Antonetto of the Associazione Culturale Italiana, declining an invitation to speak. January 25, 1971; 1 pp., airmail letter. In full, "Dear Professor Antonetto: / Many thanks for your warm invitation of January 16 to come to Italy for the Associazione Culturale Italiana between November 1971 and April 1972. / Unfortunately I must decline this invitation. Recent events have made serious inroads into my time, and my research program has suffered to such an extent that I find I must refuse outside engagements. Thus it will be impossible for me to come to Italy either this year or in 1972. / Please accept my regrets and convey them to your associates. / Sincerely Yours, / [Signature] / Paul A. Samuelson." Three holes to left margin, else fine. 7.5 x 11 inches (19 x 27.9 cm.). Read More...
TLS from the historian and intellectual to Professor Irma Antonetto of the Associazione Culturale Italiana, declining an invitation to speak. September 22, 1965; 1 pp. on personal stationary, in part "I wish so much I might be able at this point to accept the invitation of the ACI to lecture in Italy this year. Unfortunately my present plans are so uncertain that I cannot make any commitments at this time. If my situation should change, I will be in touch with you." Expected mailing folds, two holes to left margin, else fine. 5.5 x 8.5 inches (14 x 21.6 cm.). Read More...
Collection of nine letters related to Dr. Benjamin Spock, including four typed letters signed and an autograph letter signed from the famed pediatrician himself to Professor Irma Antonetto of the Associazione Culturale Italiana in Turin, concerning speaking engagements at the Associazione. Dr. Spock gave a talk entitled "Young People in America" at the ACI in April of 1973. All in fine condition. Read More...
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[Steamships]. Citizens' Line New and Magnificent Steamers - Vintage Poster
Small poster advertising "Citizen's Line New and Magnificent Steamers Troy to New York," ca. 1870's–1880's. The attractive illustration depicts a grand ballroom with Grecian columns and ladies and gentlemen strolling and talking. Framed in a contemporary handmade frame with "Citizens Line" engraved at the foot. Some chips to the veneer of the frame, with backing somewhat loose. Overall very good. Overall size 12 x 10 inches (31.5 x 21.5 cm).
TLS from the famous aerospace engineer to Professor Irma Antonetto of the Associazione Culturale Italiana, responding to an invitation to speak. June 16, 1972; 1 pp., on A4 National Aeronautics and Space Administration stationary. In part, "Since I have recently resigned from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to accept a position in the aerospace industry, I am unable to assume any additional commitments at the present time." Two holes to left margin, else fine. Read More...