Collectibles and Original Historical Documents

Gold and Silver Currencies. Listed on fascinating printed price list, June 1813, Vienna, seat of Austro-Hungarian Empire. 4 x 7 -1/4 , printed both si

Philadelphia and California Mining Co. Pennsylvania, 1852, no. 1794. Set up primarily for gold mining, and owned by J.C. Fremont (although not signed

Land of Lincoln. State of Illinois "Internal Improvement Stock," 1841, signed by Gov. Carlin, 17 x 21, $1000, 48 coupons @ 6% attached, no...

Cedar Hollow Lime Co. Penna., 1852, low no. 26. Vignette of train on tracks between two hills of stone. Signed by William R. Paul as President. Fine.

Franklin Coal Co. of Lykens Valley. A Massachusetts company, but imprinted Penna., 1863. No. 396. Revenue stamp. Very good.

North Mountain Coal Co. Penna., 1873, very low no. 3. Rows of freight trains; attractive border. Signed by Pres. P.H. Watson. Very good.

Green Mountain Coal Co. Philadelphia, 1864, no. 515. Vignette of two facing horses. With attached stub, two revenue stamps, and vestige of stub at edg

Abraham Lincoln's Early Client. Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad, represented by Lincoln against a barge company; he won the case. St...

West Reading Iron Co. Penna., 1868, very low no. 11. Vignette of arm holding hammer. All-around border. Fine.

Liquid Air, Power & Automobile Co. West Virginia, 1899, no. 747. Vignette of Miss Liberty with flag, shield, and eagle. Revenue stamp dated Sept...

Bull Dog Motor Truck Co. South Dakota, 19-, no. 75, unissued. Vignette of sea creatures. Black and white. Fine.

Direct-Drive Motor Co. Delaware, 1918, no. A452. Vignette of open car with passengers. Brown, with embossed seal. Possibly the Champion Direct Drive,

Dort Motor Car Co. Delaware, 1923, signed by J.D. Dort as Pres. Vignette of two maidens framing name "Dort." Shades of brown. Cancellation...

Auburn Automobile Co. Indiana, 1932, no. CS 23171. Orange, for "1 Fiftieth of a share"! During the Depression, fractional shares were some...

Little Motor Kar Co. 1919, no. 3614. Eagle vignette, black and white. This firm also manufactured one of the very few cars built in Texas - the Texmob

Brevete Motors, Inc. N.Y., 1921, low no. 14. Green. Signed by three trustees. Fine. Unlisted in Kimes.

Automobile Spring Wheel Co. Delaware, 1912, no. 79. Vignette of Indian chief, orange embossed seal. Fine.

Day-Elder Motors Corp. New Jersey, 1921, no. 300. Eagle signette. Signed by Pres. Chas. P. Day. Embossed gold seal. Black and gold. Original folds, el

American Electric Car Co. Maine, 1912, no. 119. Vignette of eagle across top. Black and white, embossed seal. Split starting at two original folds, in

Dearborn Truck Co. Delaware, 1919, no. 2413. Eagle vignette, blue and white, imprinted "Common." Light original folds, else very fine.

Federal Motor Truck Co. Michigan, 1943, no. NY 22595. Eagle vignette, blue. Cancellation holes, else about fine.

Canajoharie & Catskill Rail Road Co. 183-, unissued certificate of this early New York railroad. Very fine and attractive.

Congolese Bell Money. In rare double or twin form. C. 1850-1890, iron, hammered black and brown coloration. Primitive African barter money: 100 of the

Silver "Tok" Money of Siam. C. late 1700's-early 1800's, group of three, button shape, about 1 -1/2 " diameter each. Characte...

Siamese "Sycee Bottlecap" Money. The rarest form of Sycee money, late 1800's. Shaped like a bottlecap with scalloped edge, before the ...

African Armband Money. Used by Aken tribe of Ghana, on the Gold Coast, c. 1900. Made of -1/2 " hollow tubing, low grade silver, in shape to fit...

Siamese Canoe Money. A classic in collecting curious money: group of four, used as currency along Mekong River, c. 17001800. Size from about 3 -1/4 ...

Chinese Tally Stick Money. Mid 1700's. Group of four different, bamboo, highly polished, bearing Chinese inscriptions. Three of the four also wi...

New Guinea Conus Shell Necklace Money. South Sea currency, fashioned from sections of the conus shell, threaded on handmade twine. This type was used

Raemaekers' War Cartoons. Two volume set, World War I Century deluxe edition, 1917, with about 125 plates, 14 x 17 -1/2 , of anti-German World W...

Men Behind the Scenes in World War I. Group of eleven American, English, and French admirals, generals, and government leaders. Each has signed on car

Pres. Wilson's "Advertising Man." George Creel, a confidante of Pres. Wilson, was the leading American propagandist during World War I...

German Art Nouveau Postcards. Set of ten, 1917, prepared for propaganda use. Each on a different subject, contrasting Germany with England, with some

Victory is soon to come! Broadside issued by Kaiser Wilhelm II, Jan. 12, 1917 three days after orders to renew U-boat attacks, warning "our en...

Pearl Harbor. Group of ten letters and signed photos, all from or about survivors of the Arizona. First-hand, vividly dramatic accounts of action on D

Pearl Harbor. Group of eight postal covers, postmarked 1932-41, signed variously by officers and survivors of the Arizona (two), Nevada (two), togethe

Hiroshima I Saw it First. First-hand account by the tailgunner on the Enola Gay, George (Bob) Caron. In bound booklet, 39 pp., paper wrappers, the fir

Reflections on Hiroshima. Gen. Paul Tibbets' "Reflections on Hiroshima...The morality of dropping that bomb was not my business. I was inst...

Loss of the Reuben James, U.S. Destroyer. As reported in Nazi newsletter to be delivered to Regiments and Special Field Companies. Entitled, "N...

Gen. Omar Bradley. Commander in Tunisia and Europe during the war; subsequently Chief of Staff, U.S.Army. Dark signature on 4 x 5 -1/2 card bearing fi

Gen. Lucius Clay. Director of Materiel, U.S. Army, during war; administrator of U.S.-Occupied Germany after war. T.L.S., 1971, with signed Time magazi

World War II Poster. On the Home Front: "Save waste fats for explosives Take them to your meat dealer." Dramatic coloration, 20 x 28. Arti...

Patriotic Stationery. Package of over 35 sheets of "U.S. Navy" Service Airmail Stationery, each with eagle and anchors emblem, 6 -1/2 x 1 ...

Naval Records of American Revolution, 17751788. Book published by Library of Congress, 1906, 549 pp., index. Events and personalities during the Revol

Sea Captain. Ambrotype of a Maine Clipper Ship Captain, found in the home of a Kennebunkport, Maine family, where tradition dated back to an early exp

Practical Navigator. A Journal Kept from England to the Island of Teneriffe...the first American, from the 13th English edition of John Hamilton Moore

David Porter. War of 1812 naval officer, later Commander-in-Chief of squadron attacking piracy. A.D.S., Washington, 1820, ordering payment of $50 to W

Admiral Daniel Amman. On Steam Frigate Merrimac, 185960. During Civil War, executive officer of North Atlantic blockading squadron; in 1863, commander

Admiral George Dewey. Naval hero of Spanish-American War (Battle of Manila Bay). A.L.S. on front and back of 5 x 8 hotel letterhead, Sept. 7, 1906, to

Capture of a Blockade Runner. Gideon Welles, Secretary of Navy, is informed on Feb. 3, 1865 by Commander C. Caldwell, that the Armstrong, captured on

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...