Collectibles and Original Historical Documents

Stereo Cards. Group of nine different, c. 1900, all in vivid color, showing Chippewa Indian Squaws, Igorrote Indian Squaw (Philippine Islands), Totems

Dinosaur Tooth. From giant plant-eating Brachiosaurus, excavated many years ago in South Dakota. About 130 to 150 million years old. 1 -1/2 " a...

Brontotherium Tooth. Nearly 20 million years old, from Oligocene Period. From this immense sloth-like animal, wonderfully preserved. Color shading fro

Very Rare Persian Glass. C. 3rd-4th century A.D., an unusual example from the very small Persian glass industry of the time. A large vase or bottle, 8

Amber from Baltic Sea. Museum quality, gleaming golden color, from prehistoric times. With tiny insect fragments and other natural inclusions visible.

Hippopotamus Teeth. Pair, with pleasing ivory coloration, used as money in early twentieth century among tribes in Sudan region of Africa. Each about

Antique Siamese Bronze Buddha. C. 1750 from Thailand. Red, with much of the original gilt still present. 3 -3/4 " wide at base x 5" high. ...

Giant Fossil Shark Tooth. One of the most spectacular of all fossils, about 5 to 10 million years old, from South Carolina. This outstanding example,

Roman Glass Bottle. C. 1st century A.D. Pale green glass, 5" high, a "twin" vase or bottle, each of the two 1" wide, and joined ...

Luristan Bronze Arrowhead. C. 800 B.C., from area now northern Iraq. The Luristan civilization produced arsenals of bronze weapons, now highly prized.

Athenian Salt Dish from Ancient Greece. Charming antiquity of glazed terracotta, c. 400-450 B.C. A type of home utensil used in elite households. 3&...

Wood Buddha. C. 1750, in seated position, from Siam (Thailand). On platform, overall about 12" high including base. Carved from a single piece ...

Mastodon Tooth. As found in the frozen tundra of Alaska. About 4 x 6, from a juvenile mastodon. Nearly complete, with entire root present. Ivory surfa

Ralph Waldo Emerson. A.L.S., Concord (Mass.), 9 Dec. 1859, 2 -1/2 pp., darkly penned. American essayist, poet, minister, lecturer, abolitionist, and i

Oliver Wendell Holmes. A.L.S. of the elder Holmes, 296 Beacon St. (Boston), Oct. 23, 1871, 2 -1/2 pp., to Mrs. Fox. "The last time I saw Katy (...

Lydia Huntley Sigourney. American poet and author, producing over 60 volumes, including Letters to Young Ladies and How to be Happy. Very popular in 1

Henry W. Longfellow. Signature on 1 -1/2 x 4 slip, with date 1879 added in his hand. Dampstaining not affecting legibility. Matted with contemporary p

Edmund Yates. British journalist, editor, author (1831-96). Collection of seven signatures and one A.N.S. Fine to very fine. With biography.

A Medley. Interesting assemblage of thirteen authors: 1) Stanley Weyman, popular novelist, including Under the Red Robe (1896). Signature. 2) Martin T

A. Conan Doyle. His name synonymous with Sherlock Holmes, the detective he created in his popular stories. A physician, author of books on history, th

Gabriele D'Annunzio. Italian author, aviator, and soldier; writer of novels, poetry, short stories. Signature 4" long, black ink on large o...

Sir George Trevelyan. British historian, author of books on Italy, America, and World War I. Collection of twelve A.Ls.S. (some brief), one postcard,

Erle Stanley Gardner. Popular detective novelist, creator of Perry Mason. Photo, 4 x 5, holding a script. Florid dark signature across entire width of

Three Centuries of Wordsmiths. Collection of eighteen authors: 1) Goldwin Smith, 19th century political writer. Two signatures. 2) Sydney Smith, with

A Century of Writers. Collection of twenty authors of the 19th century: 1) Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch, novelist, editor of Oxford Book of English Litera

John Greenleaf Whittier. Known as "the Quaker poet," abolitionist, self-educated author of over a dozen books. A.L.S., Amesbury, Mass., 18...

Carl Van Vechten. American journalist for The N.Y. Times, later a novelist. His book Nigger Heaven published 1928, the story of New York's Harle...

Longfellow and British Writers. 1) Henry W. Longfellow. Cover in his hand. 2) John Lehman, 20th century poet. Signature. 3) Jerome K. Jerome, playwrig

William Ralph Inge. A.N.S., no date, on letterhead of "The Deanery, St. Paul's, E.C. 4." "My dear Dean, Is there any chance of yo...

Sir Robert Howard. English dramatist (1626-98), Knighted on the field at Newbury during the civil war, Auditor of Exchequer. Coauthored Indian Queen w

Editor of "Punch." The British magazine of wit par excellance, 1906 to 1932. Sir Owen Seaman, collection of four A.Ls.S., two T.Ls.S., fiv...

James Whitcomb Riley. Known as the "Hoosier Poet" and "the Poet Laureate of Democracy" (1849-1916). His long career as a poet yi...

Irish, British and German Authors. Collection of thirteen authors: 1) Sir Sidney Lee (1859-1926), editor Dictionary of National Biography, Shakespeare

British Writers. Collection of eighteen authors: 1) Ann Gilbert, poet for children (1782-1866). A.N.S. 2) Sir Philip Gibbs, novelist of over fifty boo

A Dozen Authors. Collection of twelve writers: 1) Frederick Farrar, Dean of Canterbury, 19th century author of religious biographies. Signature. 2) Su

Women Writers of the 19th Century. Collection of nineteen: 1) Pearl Craigie (pen name John Oliver Hobbes), American. Three signatures. 2) Dinah Mulock

Literary Personages. Collection of twelve: 1) Baron Richard Braybrooke, first editor of Samuel Pepys' Diary (1825). Free-franked envelope front....

19th Century Authors and Poets. Collection of twelve: 1) Duke of Argyll, George Douglas, statesman, father-in-law of Queen Victoria's daughter, ...

19th Century British Writers. Collection of twenty-two: 1) Sir Arthur Helps, Clerk of Privy Council. Signature. 2) Robert Hichens, novelist. Two signa

British and French Literati. Collection of thirteen authors: 1) Max O'Rell (pen name Paul Blouet), popular 19th century French writer. Signature...

Writers of the British Isles. Collection of sixteen authors: 1) Sir Sidney Colvin, critic, biographer, Keeper of Prints at British Museum 18831912. Si

Marc Chagall. Russian painter, identified with Impressionist school. "Bible" color lithograph of poster for "Editions Verve - Paris -...

Swan Lake. Chagall's glorification of the ballet, a whirl of twirling ballerinas against a yellow ground. Double page lithograph, 12 -1/2 x 1 9,...

Pedestal of Flowers. Lithograph in brilliant colors, the tall floral arrangement in center surrounded by such unique Chagall touches as a little count

Poster. In color lithograph by Chagall, signed by artist in lower blank margin, in his customary black crayon. For a show of his work at "Kunst...

Reclining Nude. Color lithograph of young woman, in pose reminiscent of past masters. This, in pastel tones, surrounded by somber shades. 7 -1/2 x 9 -

Moses Receving the Tablets of the Law. An uplifting portrayal by Chagall of one of his Biblical themes. Color lithograph, signed by Chagall in black c

Charles Dana Gibson. Illustrator and creator of the "Gibson Girls," popular subject of magazine illustrations of early 20th century. A.L.S...

Postcard Signed by Chagall. Light blue peace motif, Israeli stamp, 1958, neatly postmarked. Unused. Excellent.

Chagall on Russian Ruble. Signature in black crayon on five-ruble note, 3 -7/8 x 6 -1/4 , pink and blue, designs of Imperial Russia. Excellent.