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Father (1889–1980) of Jewish World War II diarist Anne Frank, and the only member of his family to survive the concentration camps. Postcard depicting

Collection of over 100 visiting cards, mostly from members of the Academie Francaise: a few are signed, and most bear some kind of note, greeting, or

University of Chicago economist (1912-2006) who won the 1976 Nobel Prize in Economics. Glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo of Milton Friedman, sign

Fourth President of India (1894–1980) who was the only person to be elected as an independent candidate. Following his full term, Giri was honoured by

Three color glossy photos, 8 x 10 and 10 x 8, each showing Mikhail Gorbachev meeting with Ronald Reagan and/or George Bush during his political career

Handwritten notes by Heidegger on "Eidos" and "Being," one page, 5.75 x 8.25, no date. In very good to fine condition, with ligh...

Three items: a glossy 8.25 x 5.75 of a vintage comic strip showing Edmund Hillary taking off his boots and being told that the International Geophysic

TLS, two pages, 8 x 10.5, FBI letterhead, March 26, 1954. Letter to Edward Krupinsky, in part: "Regarding military leave without pay, this stat...

Scottish doctor and radical member of Parliament (1777–1855). Twice-signed ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7.25, 1830. Letter to Dr. McVickar, in part: "M...

Last German Emperor (Kaiser) and King of Prussia (1859–1941) who reigned from June 15, 1888 until his abdication on November 9, 1918. He was the eldes

TLS signed "Dad," one page, 8 x 10, personal letterhead, June 25, 1956. Letter to his daughter, Patricia Kennedy, addressed to "Mrs. ...

Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “George R.,” one page, 13.5 x 9.5, April 1, 1807. King George appoints Thomas Gloster as "Ensign in the 61st (...

DS, signed “App'd, G. R. I.,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, May 17, 1933. Document submitted to King George V by Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald, in full...

Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “George,” one page, 9.75 x 13.75, July 16, 1900. Certificate from the Royal Humane Society, in part: "It was R...

Scandinavian Royalty: King Gustaf Adolf VI and Queen Louise, daughter of Charles XV of Sweden and spouse of Frederick VIII of Denmark. Two items: 1.

King of France (born 1553), the first of the Bourbon line, who ruled from 1589 until he was assassinated in 1610. Untranslated vellum manuscript DS in

Two items: a TLS, signed "Your sincere friend, Hussein," one page, 6.75 x 9, embossed crown letterhead, April 27, 1974, addressed to "...

British historian and archaeologist (1817-1894) best known as the excavator of Nimrud. ALS signed “A. H. Layard,” three pages on two adjoining sheets,

American machinist, inventor, engineer, and automotive entrepreneur (1843–1932) who founded the luxury automotive brands Cadillac and Lincoln. Partly-

Color glossy 10.25 x 7.5 photo of South African President Nelson Mandela meeting with German Chancellor Helmut Kohl during the former's three-da...

French cleric and statesman (1601–1662) who, through the influence of Cardinal Richelieu, became Prime Minister of France. He later became minister to

Signed book: Character Is Destiny. Later printing. NY: Random House, 2005. Hardcover with dust jacket, 8.25 x 9.5, 311 pages. Signed on the title page

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Mother Teresa with her hands clasped in prayer, signed in black felt tip, "God bless you, M Teresa mc." Typed colle...

Printed prayer slip with an image of Mother Teresa with her hands clasped in prayer, 4 x 5.5, signed at the bottom in black ink, “God bless you, M Ter

Scarce color glossy 6.75 x 10 photo of Mother Teresa smiling and holding rosary beads, signed in blue felt tip, "God bless you, M Teresa mc.&qu...

Partly-printed DS in Italian, one page both sides, 9.5 x 14.5, May 12, 1930. Untranslated official document signed at the conclusion in bold ink, &q...

Postmaster general, secretary of war, and secretary of state under Washington (1745–1829). ALS signed “T. Pickering,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, March 5,

Uncommon apostolic benediction in Latin and Italian, signed "Benedictus P.P. XV," one page, 10.75 x 14, December 5, 1919. An untranslated ...

Ink signature, "Joseph Card. Ratzinger," on an off-white 3.5 x 5.75 presentation card in German, reading (translated): "Presented wit...

Matte-finish 4 x 5.75 photograph of Prince Arthur in the formal dress uniform of a General of the British Army, affixed to a 7 x 9 Alfred Ellis and Wa

Son of Queen Victoria who was titled Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, as well as Earl of Sussex (1850–1942). Uncommon sepia trimmed 4 x 6 cabinet pho

ALS signed “Grace de Monaco,” written on both sides of a 8.25 x 3.75 personal correspondence card, no date. Letter to "Mrs. Hale," in part...

Christmas card from 1951 featuring a color image of a painting entitled 'The First Posy,' measures 13.25 x 7.75 open, signed and inscribed o...

Pee Dee State Bank check, 8.25 x 3, filled out and signed by Purvis, "Melvin H. Purvis," payable to "Cash" for $300, July 6, 194...

Signed book: Hawaii's Story by Hawaii's Queen Liliuokalani. Boston: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Co., 1898. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.25, 409 pages....

Partly-printed DS, signed “Victoria R.,” one page, 15.75 x 12, November 29, 1883. Queen Victoria appoints William Walker an "Officer in Our Vol...

Nephew (1881–1955) of tobacco magnate R. J. Reynolds, who made his own name as the founder of the US Foil Company; today, his company's 'Rey...

One of the famed Ringling Brothers (1864–1926) who parlayed their circus into a multimillion-dollar entertainment enterprise. Attractive Ringling Bros

Polish American businesswoman and cosmetics entrepreneur (1870–1965) whose Helena Rubinstein Incorporated cosmetics company made her one of the worl...

American steel magnate (1862–1939) whose Bethlehem Steel became the second largest steel maker in the United States, and one of the most important hea

Zionist leader (1860–1945) who worked for the Jewish Publishing Society of America before she founded Hadassah in 1912. TLS, two pages, 7.75 x 10.5, G

Satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Margaret Thatcher delivering a speech, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

Civil War-dated LS as Secretary of the Navy, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 9.75, July 30, 1861. Letter to future arctic hero and admiral G

ALS signed “Edward,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.5 x 9.75, November 9, 1858. Letter to "My dear Emily" from a young whaler name...

British army officer, politician, and dramatist (1722–1792) best known for his role in the American Revolution, where he surrendered his army of 5,000

LS in French, signed “Lafayette,” one page, 7.75 x 12, January 24, 1792. Letter to the "Administrators of the Department of the Meurthe," ...

ALS in English, signed “L.f.,” one page, 4.75 x 7, no date. In full: "Inclosed I send you two letters for Mrs. Crawford and Monroe calculated t...

Revolutionary War–dated ADS, signed “Benj'n Lincoln,” one page, 7.5 x 12.5, July 1, 1775. Document headed "Committee of Supplie, Chamber, W...

Desirable pin tray cast from metal removed from the USS Constitution during its 1927 restoration, measuring 4.5? in diameter, with the perimeter readi

Rare partly-printed DS, signed “N. P. Hallowell Col.,” one page, 14.75 x 10, June 24, 1863. Commission for a black officer in the "the Regiment...