Collectibles and Original Historical Documents

Whaling around Cape Horn. One of the most dangerous routes for a ship to follow. Letter, 1857, 2 pp., from Nathan Jernigant, to Mr. Hathaway. "...

Will not give up.... Report from Wm. Wyer aboard a whaling vessel, to (Capt.) Hathaway at New Bedford, Mass., 1869, 3 pp. On his last voyage, there wa

Report of a Whaling Voyage. Letter, 1860, 2 -1/2 pp., at Bay of Islands near Bering Sea and the Aleutians. From Capt. Ben Jones to Capt. Seabury. &q...

Life History of a Whaling Ship. Congaree built at New Bedford, Mass., whaling capital of the world in 19th century. Five documents, 1859: 1) Original

American Naval Prints and Paintings. Museum catalogue of Olds Collection at Peabody Museum, Salem, 1959. 203 lots, profusely illustrated. Slight foldi

John Rodgers. Ranking naval officer in War of 1812, engaged Barbary Pirates. A.L.S., New York, 1809, replying to a job inquiry. Light toning, chipping

Ship's Papers. Attractive maritime vignette on 1816 bill of lading covering nine bales of merchandise on sloop Elisa, from New York to Providenc...

Edward Codrington. British Admiral, at Trafalgar with Nelson (1805), Battle of New Orleans (1815), and Navarino (1827). D.S., no date, partly printed,

Bits and Pieces of American History. Book by Irving S. Olds on American historical highlights of U.S. Navy, dating from early New York through War of

Heart of Pink Flowers. Intricately diecut, 4 x 4 -1/4 , poem inside. With original envelope, circular 1902 postmark. Embossing on envelope so elaborat

Five Layerings of Lace. On 6 -3/4 x 9 -1/4 valentine, c. 1880. Hearts, flowers, and little girls adorn this spectacular card of gold, pastel colorings

She Loved One At Home. Group of three different white cards, each 2 -1/2 x 4, for Civil War soldiers to enclose with their letters. Heavily embossed,

Civil War Valentine. With original envelope sent to "Mr. William H. Lyndsey, 24th Reg., Co. B, M.V.V. Bermuda Hundred, Va." Envelope has e...

Three-Dimensional Valentine. C. 1885-90, with rich tones of red and green with gleaming gold- infused figures of young woman and two cherubs surrounde

Valentine of 1879. Cupid encircled by a heart, gold and colors, verse inside. 3 -1/8 x 4 -3/8 . Original envelope postmarked 1879, Mass. Embossed deco

Silver Splendor. Valentine, 5 -3/4 x 7 -3/4 , silver lace with three-dimensional crown, flowers, cherubs and basket, the handle emerging into a pictur

Little Indian Squaw. Mechanical, on colored board, with movable eyes and feather. 1944. 7 -1/4 x 1 2. Scarce. Very fine.

Little Girl and Boy. In old-fashioned costume, diecut, attractive colors on board. 4 x 6, with original 8" ribbon at top as handle. With origin...

For President, Abraham Lincoln. Political ticket, "Election Nov. 8, 1864," listing Lincoln, Andrew Johnson for Vice-Pres., and 21 Electors...

George B. McClellan for President. 1864 Democratic National Ticket, Holmes County, Ohio. Portrait of McClellan at top. Lists George H. Pendleton for V

Rutherford B. Hayes for President. 1876 Massachusetts Republican Ticket for Hayes, Wheeler for Vice-Pres., 13 Electors, and 14 other candidates for Ma

Ballot for 1920. Sample ballot, printed both sides, 12 x 18 sheet. On one side, the Presidential and Vice-Presidential candidates of six political par

Samuel J. Tilden for President. 1876, Virginia, Conservative Electoral Ticket. Thomas Hendricks for Vice-Pres., and 11 Electors. One of the most fasci

Charles Hughes vs. Woodrow Wilson. Ballot of six political parties, 1916, Connecticut, including Wilson (Democratic), Hughes (Republican and American

Presidential Ballot of 1900. McKinley/Roosevelt, Bryan/Stevenson, Woolley/Metcalf, and Debs/Harriman listed for four parties shown, with large box abo

John A. Dix. Civil War General, Governor of N.Y. 191012. Group of four T.Ls.S., two on official letterhead dated 1912, the other two to poet and Sen.

John G. Blaine. Fine cabinet photo of this multiple Presidential candidate, unsuccessful in all attempts, but a powerful political figure of the 1860-

John Forsyth. Sec. of State under Andrew Jackson, Gov. of Georgia, served several terms as Sen. and Rep. Imprinted Dept. of State envelope, signed on

Earl Warren. Chief Justice of U.S., Gov. of California, Vice-Pres. nominee. Cover honoring Maj. Richard Bong from Poplar, Wis., as "First to Br...

Massachusetts. Group of five documents, 1869-1877, signed by Governors of Mass., appointing Maj. George T. Perkins of Boston successively to Coroner,

The Funny Side of Politics. Three books, soft cover: 1) Ted Kennedy, Every Family Has One coloring book, 38 pp., 8 -1/2 x 1 1 -1/2 , 1982. 2) Kruschch

United Nations. Three U.N. mementos: 1) World's Favorite Recipes from the United Nations, book of 100 tested dishes, soft cover, 60 pp., 1951, i...

John F. Kennedy. Collector's medley of 29 items: 1) Nine newspapers reporting the nation's mourning following his assassination, all from Pe...

William Jennings Bryan and the Blacks. Three-time Democratic Presidential candidate. A.L.S. to editor of Naturial Watchman, a black newspaper in Kansa

Rare Bobby Jones Publication. His booklet, "How to Play Golf," 32 pp., illustrated. Privately printed by Bell Syndicate, 1929, a collectio...

Scientific Boxing. By James J. Corbett, American professional fighter, nicknamed "Gentleman Jim." Achieved title of world's championsh...

Jack Dempsey Boxing Relic. Souvenir of the Dempsey-Gibbons fight of 1923: pitcher, cranberry and cut glass, 4" high, imprinted in gold, "S...

New York Yankees. Interesting file of 16 original press photographs featuring Yankees, 1940's-1960's, some in interesting off-the-field sett...

Bronx Bombers. File of 15 original press photographs featuring Yankees, 1940's-1960's, some in interesting off-the-field settings. Including...

Ebbets Field Game-Used Baseball. Original baseball actually used at Ebbets Field in a Brooklyn Dodgers game, 1940's-50's, saved by a top bra...

Football at Ebbets Field. Complete, oversize bright pink pictorial ticket for football at Ebbets Field, 3 -1/2 x 5 -1/2 . High school doubleheader on

Turn-of-Century Baseball Novelty. Baseball-shaped advertising watch fob, c. 1905, with colorful celluloid onlay on one side showing "The Newark...

Nineteenth-century Baseball. Richly colorful group of three different, mint baseball scorecards, c. 1880. Chromolithographed baseball scene one side,

Babe Ruth Curiosities. Small wooden pocket knife in shape of baseball bat, imprinted in green "Babe Ruth - 1927 / 60 Home Runs / Souvenir - New...

Final Game of the Titans. Scarce official program for last football game played as "The Titans of New York." Polo Grounds, Dec. 15, 1962, ...

New York Jets. Unique engraved plaque from estate of coach Weeb Eubank, who coached two of the most historic games in football history, the 1958 Colts

Oddball Event at a Major League Ballpark. Official program for "Larry Sunbrock's Wild West Rodeo and Hollywood Thrill Circus" at New Y...

Early Baseball Game Cards. Group of four from the "Polo Grounds" game, c. 1914, each showing a different player in sepia. On verso, bronze...

Home of Champions. Yankees official program, June 27, 1949, vs. Giants. Scored in ink, recording 6th-inning home run by Bobby Thomson, the only one of

Old Timers. Fascinating group of letters of Pittsburgh Pirates old-timers, with recollections of their days on the diamond: Josh Martin, A.L.S.: &qu...