Sculptor Merrell Gage signed Abraham Lincoln Memorial University 1961 letter ---
8 1/2" wide by 11" tall AUTOGRAPHED typed letter with Abraham Lincoln content from Lincoln Sculptor Merrell Gage (Died in 1981)-The letter is typed and dated June 12, 1961 on the personal letterhead of Sculptor Gage in Santa Monica California and is HAND-SIGNED in blue ink & comes with a modern photo of Gage with one of his Lincoln sculptures. Letter has content about the Lincoln statue at LMU: "I found upon my return from a month in the mid-west which was climaxed by the dedication of my statue "Lincoln the Student" on the campus of Lincoln College...I have seen your articles about various pieces of Lincoln sculptures and I would be pleased to have a story on this recently dedicated monument." and goes on to talk about the proposed article in the Lincoln Herald. Sent to the editor of the Herald at Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate Tennessee. See photos below- Sculptor Merrell Gage signed Abraham Lincoln Memorial University 1961 letter --- Click images to enlarge Description Check it out...Here's an UNCOMMON 8 1/2" wide by 11" tall AUTOGRAPHED typed letter with Abraham Lincoln content from legendary Lincoln Sculptor Merrell Gage (Died in 1981-See bio below)-The letter is typed and dated June 12, 1961 on the personal letterhead of Sculptor Gage in Santa Monica California and is HAND-SIGNED in blue ink at close and comes with a modern photo of Gage with one of his Lincoln sculptures. Letter has content about the Lincoln statue at LMU: "I found upon my return from a month in the mid-west which was climaxed by the dedication of my statue "Lincoln the Student" on the campus of Lincoln College...I have seen your articles about various pieces of Lincoln sculptures and I would be pleased to have a story on this recently dedicated monument." and goes on to talk about the proposed article in the Lincoln Herald. Sent to the editor of the Lincoln Herald at Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate Tennessee. See photos below-A truly historic item from a VERY UNCOMMON signer! Here's some info on the sculptor: Robert Merrell Gage (December 26, 1892 – October 30, 1981) was an American sculptor, frequently credited and better known as Merrell Gage.Gage was born in Topeka, Kansas and studied in the Topeka public schools and at Washburn University. He worked on ranches in the Midwest before settling on an art career. He studied art in New York and France and worked in the studio of Gutzon Borglum as an assistant. In 1916, he set up a sculpture studio in a barn behind his house in Topeka. His first public commission was for a statue of Abraham Lincoln that is now on the grounds of the Kansas State Capitol.He married Marian Gage, a painter, shortly after World War I when he was in the medical corps and lived in Kansas City. He began teaching sculpture at Washburn and at the Kansas City Art Institute. They moved to Los Angeles from New York in 1924 and built a studio in their home in the Santa Monica Canyon. He was appointed professor of sculpture at the University of Southern California and rose to the head of the department. Gage's mother and sister lived in La Jolla, San Diego, California. His work was also part of the sculpture event in the art competition at the 1932 Summer Olympics. Gage executed likenesses of Lincoln in many stages of the president's life. In 1955 Gage starred in a short film The Face of Lincoln, in which he modeled Lincoln's features while narrating the story of his life. The film, produced by Wilber T. Blume, won an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film. Gage executed numerous commissions in the Los Angeles area and served on the sculpture commission for the 1936 Olympics. His film The Face of Jesus was nominated for Academy Awards in 1962. What a great vintage item with a 100% authentic signature! This is an ORIGINAL item, NOT A REPRODUCTION item! Postage information is listed at the bottom-$ 6.95 postage is required. Payment We accept Paypal payments. Shipping We will try and combine shipping on multiple purchases wherever possible. Please e-mail us with auction item numbers before sending payment. However, if the items are heavy or require special packing / tracking, the postal rates might not be significantly reduced. We no longer ship overseas first class mail. We will only ship Internationally by Priority Mail, and that starts at $30.00. So please be aware that we NO LONGER SHIP FIRST CLASS MAIL INTERNATIONALLY unless seller agrees to ship by USPS Priority mail at an increased rate. Postage rates are non-negotiable and non-refundable. We pack every item professionally using new packing materials and appropriate mailing supplies. We send all items via US Postal Service.The U.S.Postal service rates change fairly regularly every year and we don't make money on postage like some other ebay sellers. I think you'll find that we're quite fair. Thank-you! Terms of Sale I try and place a penny in every photo to help judge the size of the item, obviously it is there for size comparison and is not included with the item. The standard sized Lincoln head penny in the photograph is there for size comparison ONLY and is not included in the package. We're just trying to help you figure out how big the item is. We try and always be as accurate as we can in the item description and will gladly answer any question about item size & description when needed. Please e-mail us with any questions BEFORE the end of sale and BEFORE placing a bid. Postage is determined by the U.S. Postal service and is never refundable. Many of the items are VINTAGE and although they are in very fine condition, they may not function as well as when they were made decades ago. So if you intend on using the old item, please be aware that we are selling it for collector value only. In other words, if you intend on using a 50+ year old letter opener and it breaks, don't get mad at us. It may be hard to believe, but we have received a couple negatives because people broke vintage items while trying to use them. About Us Our Mission statement: We try to offer Ebay users unique additions to their collections. We comb the antique stores & malls as well as Antique shows & flea markets from Coast-to-coast in an effort to try and find that special addition to your collection. We travel hundreds of miles and wake up with the sun in search of these items. We truly have a love for our hobby / business. Please be aware of the postage rates BEFORE you bid! We pack professionally and do not try and make money off of postage. We generally charge the same postal rate that the US Post Office charges us. We'll respect you, but please respect us as well. Thanks & happy bidding to you! Good Luck! Contact Us Please e-mail us with any questions BEFORE the end of sale and BEFORE placing a bid. Postage is determined by the U.S. Postal service and is never refundable. Please be aware of the postage rates BEFORE you bid! We pack professionally and do not try and make money off of postage. Get images that make Supersized seem small.Showcase your items with Auctiva's Listing Templates! THE simple solution for eBay sellers. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter
Specifications
| All Returns Accepted | ReturnsNotAccepted |
8 1/2″ wide by 11″ tall AUTOGRAPHED typed letter with Abraham Lincoln content from Lincoln Sculptor Merrell Gage (Died in 1981)-The letter is typed and dated June 12, 1961 on the personal letterhead of Sculptor Gage in Santa Monica California and is HAND-SIGNED in blue ink & comes with a modern photo of Gage with one of his Lincoln sculptures. Letter has content about the Lincoln statue at LMU: “I found upon my return from a month in the mid-west which was climaxed by the dedication of my statue “Lincoln the Student” on the campus of Lincoln College…I have seen your articles about various pieces of Lincoln sculptures and I would be pleased to have a story on this recently dedicated monument.” and goes on to talk about the proposed article in the Lincoln Herald. Sent to the editor of the Herald at Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate Tennessee. See photos below- Sculptor Merrell Gage signed Abraham Lincoln Memorial University 1961 letter — Click images to enlarge Description Check it out…Here’s an UNCOMMON 8 1/2″ wide by 11″ tall AUTOGRAPHED typed letter with Abraham Lincoln content from legendary Lincoln Sculptor Merrell Gage (Died in 1981-See bio below)-The letter is typed and dated June 12, 1961 on the personal letterhead of Sculptor Gage in Santa Monica California and is HAND-SIGNED in blue ink at close and comes with a modern photo of Gage with one of his Lincoln sculptures. Letter has content about the Lincoln statue at LMU: “I found upon my return from a month in the mid-west which was climaxed by the dedication of my statue “Lincoln the Student” on the campus of Lincoln College…I have seen your articles about various pieces of Lincoln sculptures and I would be pleased to have a story on this recently dedicated monument.” and goes on to talk about the proposed article in the Lincoln Herald. Sent to the editor of the Lincoln Herald at Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate Tennessee. See photos below-A truly historic item from a VERY UNCOMMON signer! Here’s some info on the sculptor: Robert Merrell Gage (December 26, 1892 – October 30, 1981) was an American sculptor, frequently credited and better known as Merrell Gage.Gage was born in Topeka, Kansas and studied in the Topeka public schools and at Washburn University. He worked on ranches in the Midwest before settling on an art career. He studied art in New York and France and worked in the studio of Gutzon Borglum as an assistant. In 1916, he set up a sculpture studio in a barn behind his house in Topeka. His first public commission was for a statue of Abraham Lincoln that is now on the grounds of the Kansas State Capitol.He married Marian Gage, a painter, shortly after World War I when he was in the medical corps and lived in Kansas City. He began teaching sculpture at Washburn and at the Kansas City Art Institute. They moved to Los Angeles from New York in 1924 and built a studio in their home in the Santa Monica Canyon. He was appointed professor of sculpture at the University of Southern California and rose to the head of the department. Gage’s mother and sister lived in La Jolla, San Diego, California. His work was also part of the sculpture event in the art competition at the 1932 Summer Olympics. Gage executed likenesses of Lincoln in many stages of the president’s life. In 1955 Gage starred in a short film The Face of Lincoln, in which he modeled Lincoln’s features while narrating the story of his life. The film, produced by Wilber T. Blume, won an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film. Gage executed numerous commissions in the Los Angeles area and served on the sculpture commission for the 1936 Olympics. His film The Face of Jesus was nominated for Academy Awards in 1962. What a great vintage item with a 100% authentic signature! This is an ORIGINAL item, NOT A REPRODUCTION item! Postage information is listed at the bottom-$ 6.95 postage is required. Payment We accept Paypal payments. Shipping We will try and combine shipping on multiple purchases wherever possible. Please e-mail us with auction item numbers before sending payment. However, if the items are heavy or require special packing / tracking, the postal rates might not be significantly reduced. We no longer ship overseas first class mail. We will only ship Internationally by Priority Mail, and that starts at $30.00. So please be aware that we NO LONGER SHIP FIRST CLASS MAIL INTERNATIONALLY unless seller agrees to ship by USPS Priority mail at an increased rate. Postage rates are non-negotiable and non-refundable. We pack every item professionally using new packing materials and appropriate mailing supplies. We send all items via US Postal Service.The U.S.Postal service rates change fairly regularly every year and we don’t make money on postage like some other ebay sellers. I think you’ll find that we’re quite fair. Thank-you! Terms of Sale I try and place a penny in every photo to help judge the size of the item, obviously it is there for size comparison and is not included with the item. The standard sized Lincoln head penny in the photograph is there for size comparison ONLY and is not included in the package. We’re just trying to help you figure out how big the item is. We try and always be as accurate as we can in the item description and will gladly answer any question about item size & description when needed. Please e-mail us with any questions BEFORE the end of sale and BEFORE placing a bid. Postage is determined by the U.S. Postal service and is never refundable. Many of the items are VINTAGE and although they are in very fine condition, they may not function as well as when they were made decades ago. So if you intend on using the old item, please be aware that we are selling it for collector value only. In other words, if you intend on using a 50+ year old letter opener and it breaks, don’t get mad at us. It may be hard to believe, but we have received a couple negatives because people broke vintage items while trying to use them. About Us Our Mission statement: We try to offer Ebay users unique additions to their collections. We comb the antique stores & malls as well as Antique shows & flea markets from Coast-to-coast in an effort to try and find that special addition to your collection. We travel hundreds of miles and wake up with the sun in search of these items. We truly have a love for our hobby / business. Please be aware of the postage rates BEFORE you bid! We pack professionally and do not try and make money off of postage. We generally charge the same postal rate that the US Post Office charges us. We’ll respect you, but please respect us as well. Thanks & happy bidding to you! Good Luck! Contact Us Please e-mail us with any questions BEFORE the end of sale and BEFORE placing a bid. Postage is determined by the U.S. Postal service and is never refundable. Please be aware of the postage rates BEFORE you bid! We pack professionally and do not try and make money off of postage. Get images that make Supersized seem small.Showcase your items with Auctiva’s Listing Templates! THE simple solution for eBay sellers. Track Page Views WithAuctiva’s Counter
