Autograph Quotation Signed / Inscribed Photograph Signed. Author: McPHATTER, Clyde (1933-72) Title: Autograph Quotation Signed / Inscribed Photograph Signed. Two items: First, an AQS, 1p, irregularly-trimmed (roughly rectangular) 8″ X 4½”, n. Yellowed tape stain at each corner and two more small tape stains along right edge, touching slightly upon a couple of words. Curious free verse poem or song lyrics — whether to one of McPhatter’s published songs is uncertain. “I want to walk in the shadow of your arms, ” it begins. I want to live by the touch of your lips. I want to be in the River with you, while the sea’s calm, I want to live and love I don’t want to miss. I want to live with a love that’s divine, I want to be with you and give you all my love. I want to say that you are mine. I want to ask faith from the one above. Boldly signed at the conclusion. An unheard-of McPhatter rarity, quite intriguing and exceedingly scarce — and worthy of further research. Second, an IPS, 8″ X 10″, n. Faint yellow tape stain at each corner. Classy, handsome half-length glossy portrait of a young smiling McPhatter in suit and tie, inscribed large and bold in thick black marker at the upper right To /’Donald’ / ALL the best / ALL the time! Very choice and very scarce. McPhatter, who suffered from alcoholism, died of a heart attack at age 39, making his autograph material quite uncommon. Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts. Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts deals in out-of-print and antiquarian books, autographs and historic documents, ephemera, maps and pre-1900 newspapers. Member: ABAA, MWABA, The Manuscript Society. We take great pride in the quality of our stock and clean and cover all hardbound books in dust jacket sleeves or mylar. Every effort has been made to describe each item and any defects accurately. Large or heavy items may require that additional charges be invoiced separately. All autographs are guaranteed authentic without time limit to the original purchaser. William Butts, co-owner, apprenticed under a well-known Chicago dealer in the 1980s. For years he authored two columns in. Magazine and after more than 25 years remains book reviewer for. (quarterly journal of The Manuscript Society), in which capacity he stresses autograph education and reference works as the cornerstone of any serious dealer or collector. He has lectured on autograph authentication and contributes reviews and articles to publications such as. Fine Books and Collections. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
