Collectibles and Original Historical Documents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