Collectibles and Original Historical Documents

Napoleon and his Family. Group of four items: 1) D.S., July 11, 1811, as Emperor, during one of the "peaceful" years of his rule. Signed &...

Lazare N.M. Carnot. Called "le grand Carnot," General and statesman of the French Revolution, for his work as "Organizer of Victory.&...

King George IV. Son of last King of America. Large, dark, fine signature on vellum, 2 -3/4 x 4 -1/4 , cut from document. At margin, dated 1820 in a co

Disraeli. From 1837 to 1880, rising to Prime Minister; close friend of Queen Victoria; received title of Earl of Beacon- field. Born in Jewish faith.

Sir Charles Warren. British General, archæologist, Police Commissioner of London at time of the Jack the Ripper murders (1886-88). Warren's...

The Law of the Land. Fascinating, large portion of leaf from a manuscript law book, Italy, c. 13251375. In Latin, on vellum. approx. 6 -3/4 x 1 0. Sev

William Blackstone. English jurist (1723-80), the father of English law, whose work had a strong influence on U.S. law; author of four-volume Commenta

Charles E. Duryea. "Father of the Automobile," winner with brother J. Frank of the first auto race in America. Signature "Chas. E. Du...

First Transcontinental Auto Trip, 1903. Peep/Stanhope optic viewer, made in France, showing Dr. Horatio Jackson with chauffeur Sewell Crocker in a Win

The Finish Line. Peep/Stanhope optic viewer, made in France, showing 1903 Gordon Bennett Cup Race, "Red Devil" Jenatzy at the wheel of his...

Unusual License Plate. Variant 1912 New Jersey license plate, "Mfr.'s Car 3" - "241M." Sulfur-yellow on Chinese blue porcela...

Origins of General Motors. Original, massive manuscript ledger, 1911-12, providing an exhaustive picture of the myriad costs of running the Pontiac, M

Cartercar. Original oversize sales folder, 1913, announcing Models 5-A through 5-D, large photo of each. 10 x 13 -1/2 , 4 pp., pumpkin-orange and blac

The foot cannot be relied upon.... Fascinating, important sales catalogue of 1908 Holsman, Chicago an ancient-looking vehicle with no foot brake. &q...

Early Race Program. 1911 "First Annual Reliability Team Match, Chicago Motor Club, Amateur vs. Trade...To St. Joseph, Mich. and Return." 6...

Ford Model A. Group of three sales catalogues for the short-lived car that followed the Model T. All 1930, 5 -1/2 x 7 -1/4 oblong: 1) "The New ...

Artwork for Ford Model A Logo. Set of original, one-of-a-kind, signed artwork masters for the Ford emblem, used in the Moto-Meter device atop the fame

One of the most unusual items we have ever offered - a paragon of automotive and economic history. A 1937 Datsun, believed made the very month of the

Jaguar Wins! Excessively rare victory poster issued by Jaguar upon their "May 1952 'Daily Express' International meeting...Silverstone ...

Meet Me in St. Louis. Two horse-drawn carriage items: 1) Charming nineteenth-century celluloid advertising pin, "Union Carriage Co., St. Louis....

Nostalgia. Sheet music for one of the most popular songs of the early twentieth century, "In My Merry Oldsmobile," with an Oldsmobile tour...

Obscure Ohio Marque. Official specimen sheet hand-printed by U.S. Patent Office, showing trademark granted to Biederman Motors Corp., Cincinnati, low-

World's First Parkway. Prospectus of Long Island Motor Parkway Inc., widely believed to be the world's first parkway exclusively for automob...

Automobile Gum Cards. Never-opened pack of 15 different "World on Wheels" bubble gum cards, in original clear cellophane wrap. Topps Chewi...

Complete Set. Set of 24 numbered gum-style cards, each showing a different racing car. Castrol, second half 1955. 2 x 3 -1/2 , stylized watercolor art

Bugatti. An oddity: Promotional literature sheet for Bugatti train, powered by two Bugatti Royale engines. 8 -1/4 x 1 0 -1/2 , printed one side in blu

Cadillac and La Salle. Pair of sales catalogues for 1939 Cadillac and La Salle, both 6 x 9 oblong, (8) and (16) pp., respectively, duotone with some c

New Orleans Society. Highly unusual composite panoramic photograph, "McFarlan at the Auto Fashion Show, New Orleans, La., 1920," with four...

Union Drummer Boy. Ambrotype, c. 1861, of young boy standing beside seated sister and mother. The boy, who appears to be in his early teens, wearing a

Cassius Marcellus Clay. American abolitionist from Kentucky, strong Republican campaigner for Lincoln; Minister to Russia 186162. Daguerreotype of Cla

Photographic Album. C. 1860, containing 21 cartes of a family in Ohio, some identified. Cartes of eleven babies and young people, seven women, and thr

Album of Cartes-de-Visite. Leather cover imprinted in gold, "Louisa S. Cutshall, Oct. 20, 1864." Embossed front and back covers, thick pag...

Album c. 1890. Heavily embossed leather, all edges gilt, two gold metal clasps, 7 x 9 -1/2 , 2" thick. Containing 80 cabinet photos, cartes, an...

Daguerreotype. Of pretty young woman in small circular "sweetheart" case, -5/8 " diameter. Gold metal beading surrounds image, gold p...

Photograph of Five Young Ladies. Possibly suffragettes, in c. 1905-10 apparel, holding American flag and a state flag, with one large star visible (Te

Photographic Album. Children, babies, men, and women in about 33 cartes and 5 tintypes, late 19th century, locations in Ohio. Set in provided spaces o

King of Siam. Two photos, titled "König von Siam," mounted together on matboard, 8 -3/4 x 1 4. Each photo about 4 x 6, showing the Ki...

Ambrotype under Glass. C. 1864, showing man and woman seated, the woman swathed in veil, wearing hoop skirt. Abrasion at upper right in background onl

Tintype in Automobile. Showing four men and a dog, seated in automobile in studio, probably a European marque, c. 190305. Attired in business suits an

Tintype of Family. Man, woman, and baby, the woman in foreign dress with unusual broad hat, perhaps northern European, c. 1910. 2 -3/8 x 3 -1/4 . Trim

Oversize Civil War Photo of an Amputee. Unusual oval photograph of Civil War soldier, seated in studio, evidently missing at least one leg, a pillow o

May 20, 1773. Issue of Pennsylvania Gazette, Philadelphia, 4 pp., announcing election of Samuel Adams, John Hancock, William Phillips, and Thomas Cush

Austin, Texas. Group of 13 newspapers: Austin Statesman, 1906: May 27, 29, 30, and June 12, 13, 16, 19, 20, 22, 25, 28, and 29. Also, Austin America,

New Orleans. Daily Picayune, one of the leading papers of New Orleans. Group of six: 1840 (June 24), 1846 (Jan. 27, May 21, June 9, July 17), and 1847

Texas. Group of seven issues, 1871-76: Victoria Advocate (Dec. 7, 1871), Jefferson Home Advocate (Nov. 4, 1871, Aug. 21, 1872, Aug. 6, 1873), Weekly P

John Hancock. Massachusetts Centinel, Boston, June 2, 1787, 4 pp. Following meeting of Constitutional Convention, John Hancock accepts election as Gov

Mississippi. Group of three: Vicksburg Evening Post, Sept. 24, 1885, Vicksburg Herald, Sept. 28, 1902, and Hinds County Gazette, Nov. 2, 1881. Front p

U.S. Merchant Ships Allowed to Arm. As reported in Newburyport Herald and Country Gazette, Jan. 19, 1798, 4 pp. This endorsement by Congress enabled A

British Newspapers, 16711778. Group of nine: Five issues of London Gazette, 1671, 1672 (two), 1682, and 1684, 2 pp. ea., containing foreign news on la

Congress at Work. Salem Gazette, issues of May 24 and Nov. 29, 1791, 4 pp. ea. Slightly over one million dollars required for 1792; census; amendments