Collectibles and Original Historical Documents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....