Collectibles and Original Historical Documents

World War II. Two naval heroes: 1) Adm. Eugene Fluckey, Medal of Honor winner, U.S. sub ace, signature with rank on composite of four photos. 2) W.F.

U.S. Naval Orders. Group of thirteen manuscript documents, 1871-75, signed by a Rear Admiral (9), a Captain (1), Secretary of Navy Robeson (1), and tw

Secretaries of the Navy. 1) Abel P. Upshur, 1842, on Navy letterhead, partly printed with fine signature, sending forty copies of "Navy Registe...

Secretary of Navy James K. Paulding. Two manuscript Ls.S., 1840, each one full p., to Capt. George W. Moser, involving the ship Columbus. Fine.

Spanish-American War. Group of four signatures: 1) John Woodward Philip, commanded Tiger. 2) Adm. Winfield Scott Schley. 3) Rear Adm. C.E. Clark. 4) R

Naval Officers in History. Group of four: 1) Rear Adm. R.D. Evans, Civil War, signed with rank. 2) Capt. Frank A. Cook, signed with rank "Comdg...

Secretary of Continental Congress. Charles Thomson, merchant in Philadelphia. Bank document in his hand, signed: "Directors, Feby. 27, 1822, Ca...

Dr. James Thacher. American physician who served throughout the war, from 1775 until surrender of Cornwallis, being present at nearly all the importan

Carroll of Carrolton. Signer of Declaration; the richest man in Maryland, member Continental Congress, U.S. Senator from Maryland. Group of four items

Thomas McKean. President of Continental Congress, signer of Declaration of Independence, Chief Justice of Pennsylvania, Governor. Signed land grant, 1

For 30 Days Attendance in Assembly and Mileage. Pay order, Philadelphia, 1782, for Jacob Arendt, Esq., "the sum of 21 pounds ten shill(ings) it...

J.C. Addington. Signature of member of Massachusetts Bay Colony, 1689, cut from document, 1 x 4. Toning at right edge, not affecting fine signature. W

Victim of Boston Tea Party. Group of three documents of John Rowe, owner of the tea that was thrown into Boston harbor in 1773. Rowe writes an A.L.S.,

George Wyllys. Secretary of Colony of Connecticut for sixty years, and considered the most eminent man in the Colony. Grandson of the first George Wyl

To Gen. Anthony Wayne. Receipt, 1789, receipt for "2 Gallons bright Madeira - 10/6 - 1.1.0 - payment received. Spiers & McLeod & Co.&qu...

To "Genl. (Lewis) Morris." Two receipts dated 1791 and 1793, naming this Signer of the Declaration of Independence. Each signed by John Co...

Two the Sheriff of Norfolk. Two warrants from King George III, 1763, 61/2 x 71/2, ordering person named in each to be brought to court, for resolution

Connecticut Yankees. Manuscript land survey record, Glastonbury, Conn., c. 1785, "Copy of draft of...lots of land," 8 x 12, with columns l...

Full Plate Ambrotype. Of young boys at play in front of an ice-house, Upper New York State, about 9 x 11. Under glass, oval cutout, set in 1871 wood f

West. Group of 12 sepia images, early 1900s, each 41/4 x 71/4, of Royal Gorge (Grand Canyon), Marshall Pass, Castle Gate Falls, Suspended Bridge, etc.

At Home. Three tranquil scenes of families dressed up for the photo occasion, c. 1890, all sepia. Various sizes, about 5 x 7 to 7 x 9, mounted on larg

Train Wreck. Large sepia photo c. 1890-1900 of train in river, bridge collapsed. Engine and one car marked "Southern" still dangling from ...

Mill or Factory Building. A tall wooden staircase on outside, on which many workers are standing. More workers on ground near various equipment. Snow

Camera Craft. Twelve old issues of this photography magazine for the professional, truly a publication for the craft. Years 1923 (3), 1924 (4), and 19

Gen. Winfield Scott. Carte in uniform of the Civil War General and Presidential candidate in 1852. With his signed check, 1852, completed in his hand.

Admirals Kimmel and Nimitz. Photo of Chester W. Nimitz, Commander-in-Chief of Pacific Fleet in World War II, signed "C.W. Nimitz" on lower...

Black Themed Stereos. Group of six, Underwood & Underwood, showing five little children eating watermelon, teenager fixing a bicycle, young man ...

Daguerreotype. Of small boy, about four years of age, made as a pin, oval shape under glass, with thin gold frame. 11/4 x 11/2. Clasp on back. Curl of

Pendant Daguerreotype. Of handsome young man, wearing stylish cravat. Gold color metal on frame and back. 2 x 23/8 plus loop. Minor defects. A novelty

Daguerreotype Locket. Of man and wife. 13/4" diameter plus loop. Ornately designed gold color metal. Each daguerreotype under glass. Minor defe...

Ty Cobb. This baseball great pictured in vivid color on china plate, 81/2" diameter, gilt edge, limited edition (#1148 of 5000). Pictured at ce...

Sluggers. Baseball signed by both Hank Aaron and Willie Mays. On stand with clear plastic cover. Excellent. With certificate of authenticity.

Ted Williams. Large signature on ball. On stand with clear plastic cover. Excellent. With certificate of authenticity.

Cal Ripkin, Jr. and Mike Schmidt. Single-signed balls by each. On stands with clear plastic covers. Schmidt accompanied by certificate of authenticity

Wade Boggs and Reggie Jackson. Limited edition cards signed by each. In lucite cases. Excellent signatures. Jackson with certificate of authenticity.

Football Greats. Joe Namath, Troy Aikman, and Keyshawn Johnson, each signing individual limited edition cards. Each in lucite case. All with certifica

Basketball Star. Chris Webber signed card, 1993, the number-one draft pick. In lucite case. With certificate of authenticity. Excellent.

Baseball at Blackville. Print of all-black baseball game in progress, audience and small cabins in distance. "White Stockings" vs. "B...

Athletics in Nineteenth Century. Group of six prints from Harper's Weekly: 1) Football, 1861, "First Maryland Regiment Playing Football bef...

Sports Champs on Covers. Group of four, each signing on First Day Cover: Boxers Jack Dempsey and Jake LaMotta, tennis champion Chris Evert Lloyd, and

Players' Autograph Bats. Fascinating catalogue of A.G. Spalding & Bros., 1916, 64 pp., 51/2 x 73/4. Closely set with a profusion of styles o...

Greatest Moments. Collection of ten letters of Pittsburgh Pirates old-timers, each recollecting the highlight of their career: Chuck Hartenstein, A.N.

The Brothers Dean. Splendid item: a white slip signed boldly by both Dizzy Dean and Paul Dean, 21/2 x 4, mounted on pink album leaf, with typewritten

Warren Spahn. Glossy photo postcard with portrait drawn upon his 300th win. Boldly signed in bright blue marker. Locally made in Milwaukee. Some soft

Original Painting. Original work of art, depicting ships and planes approaching Omaha Beach, Normandy before dawn on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Artist unkno

Charles Dana Gibson. Illustrator (1867-1944) of the "Gibson Girl"; his masterful drawings in black and white in magazines and books made t...

Sad Sack. Original drawing of the sympathetic character by its creator George Baker, with additional inscription, "With best wishes - from the ...

Norman Rockwell. American painter, famous for his renditions of American life. T.L.S., 1969, on his letterhead, sending autograph. With additional par

Rockwell and Chagall. Two First Day Covers, each autographed, one by American artist Norman Rockwell in ink, the other by Marc Chagall, renowned Russi

Jack Levine. American painter of Depression era. "Welcome Home," his 1946 painting shown in magazine reproduction, 51/2 x 8, of a colorful...

The Sinkalogas. Etching of a sailing ship by Don Swann, whose work is found in permanent collections of major museums. He is especially known for his

Frederic Remington and Charles Dana Gibson. "Artists' proofs" labels attached to each of four color prints: 1) Remington's "E...

Andrew Wyeth. American painter. Boxed portfolio "Four Seasons," 1962, comprising twelve prints made from the plates of the originals and n...

Seagulls following boat on truck. Driver looking behind him, as a dozen seagulls are poised over the boat. Fine.

Of course, not all gorillas are shy. Explains one anthropologist to another, both in jungle outfits, as they observe a gorilla with gleeful expression

Indian Actor. In office of Rialto Theatrical Agency, an Indian with long cloak bearing Indian designs and feather standing upright in his hair, states

Scene outside Igloo. Eskimo mother motioning small child to come inside, while child says, "Why can't I stay out until it gets dark?" ...

Outside Wigwam. Lecherous Indian looking out from wigwam entrance at a young Indian maiden, who says, "I only hope he isn't one of those In...

Cave Man Couple. Looking admiringly at their son, who is chasing a young girl holding a large club. The father says, "He's starting to noti...

Smoke Signals. As an Indian sends smoke signals while seated in front of a fire, an Indian standing behind him asks, "How many words per minute...

One-Man-Band plays Wagner. As "Prof. Bellog's One Man Band" (as described on the drum) approaches a street corner, the two ladies near...

I rather like this kind of work. So comments a prisoner, swinging a sledge hammer in the prison yard. Very fine.

In an Indian Village. An Indian is seated in front of his wigwam, a large decorated pot before him. Explaining to another Indian, he says, "I m...

Lester G. Hornby. American painter, represented by work in leading libraries. Signature on white card, with ink sketch of the artist at work. He has a

A Guide to Figure Drawing. By G.E. Hicks. Combined textbook and art supply catalogue, c. 1880, 67 pp., pub. by Downey, London, 7th ed. Numerous illus.

U.S. Senate Chambers. Large, unusual print, 33 x 41, of about 71 Senatorial portraits (plus several with their backs to camera). C. 1846. Balcony fill

Workingmen, Read! Broadside, 1888, 5 x 9, exhorting, "Workmen, Vote for Your Friend." Urging workers to vote for Luther F. McKinney, whose...

Thomas Nast. Political cartoonist, on staff of Harper's Weekly for many years; his work a strong influence on political events. L.S., 1882, 1 p....

Member Pass. Group of 14 cards, about 3 x 4, of House of Representatives and Senate, 1914-1956, variously, for admission of visitors to sessions of th

Republican Ticket. Mini broadside, New Hampshire, undated, for "Joseph A. Gilmore for Governor... Daniel Marry for Representative for Congress....

Political History. Group of five items: 1) Cartoon of Lincoln from New York Illustrated News, Mar. 22, 1861, 71/2 x 11, entitled "The President...

Daniel Webster. A.L.S. to Webster, Philadelphia, 1852, informing him on behalf of the "Webster Association" if he will consent to being an...

Governors. Group of four items: 1) Gov. James Byrnes, T.L.S., 1951. Later Supreme Court Justice. 2) Alfred E. Smith, T.L.S., 1921, on U.S. Trucking le

Maine Congressman. Richard Cutts, a Democrat who served several terms in House. L.S., Mar. 9, 1809, to his family in Saco, Maine, 11/4 pp. He has deci

Father Coughlin. T.L.S., 1936, of the "Radio Priest," to The New York Times, relative to a national newspaper. He did, in fact, start his ...

Political Leaders. Group of five items: 1) Sen. Hiram L. Fong of Hawaii, signed photo, 8 x 10, inscription and signature in blank margin. With separat

Hamilton Fish. Governor of N.Y., Senator, Representative, and Secretary of State under Grant. A.L.S., Newgate, 1891, 2 pp., sending thanks for volume

Hamilton Fish. Excellent signature as Secretary of State, on citizenship document for Mary Bayley, 1875. 12 x 171/2, embossed seal. Original light fol

Strom Thurmond. One of the longest-serving Senators in the U.S. Senate. T.L.S., 1958, on official letterhead, answering a query as to who was the most

The President's Cabinet. Group of seven signatures: 1) John M. Hay, Lincoln's Private Secretary from 1860-65, later Secretary of State and a...

Politics. Group of eleven signatures, c. 1900. 1) Speakers of House John McCormick and D.B. Henderson. 2) Sens. W.A. Hanna, M.S. Quay, and Chauncey M.

Lindbergh as Politician. Vintage photo from newspaper files of Lindy at microphone addressing "America First" isolationist rally at N.Y.C....

The Victorian Era in America. Collection of 66 journals, periodicals and catalogues, plus 5 abstracts and miscellaneous items. An eclectic assemblage

Specialty Titles. Group of nine titles, 1863-84, representing a wide range of serials: 1) Railway Times and Joint-Stock Chronicle, London, Feb. 15 and

In Celebration of 300th Anniversary. Of New York City. For Oct. 25, 1964 event, silk moiré-covered portfolio with gilt trim bookmark, enclosing...

Pamphlet Collection. Comprehensive group of 39 different titles, 1837-1887, on a multitude of subjects from diverse fields: navigation, academia, rail

Leslie's Illustrated Weekly. Lot of 15 issues of Harper's Weekly's competitor. From July 7, 1888 issue - on Battle of Gettysurg's 25...

Niles Weekly Register. Group of 4 issues, Jan. 17, 24, 31, and Feb. 7, 1824. Presidential news, letter from John Adams, John Quincy Adams nominated fo

1800-1838 Magazines. Group of seven: 1) New York Missionary Magazine, 1800, Vol. 1, No. 2, 84 pp., cover lacking, foxing, toned. Fair. 2) The Ladies G

Baptist Memorial & Monthly Report. Lot of 42 issues, 1848-51, many with engraved frontispiece. About 30 pp. each, illustrated cover. Most with e...

World War I. Three issues of the popular illustrated weekly magazine Leslie's, with much World War I content. Oct. 13, Nov. 10, and Nov. 17, 191...

World War I Humor. Group of eight items: 1) Four issues of Fragments, English magazine, 30 pp. each. Many full-page cartoons. 2) Three issues of Gas A

Henry Ford. Organizer and President of Ford Motor Company from 1903, once the world's largest, with over 100,000 employees. Document of 14 typew...

Singer Sewing Machine. Lot of 64 manuscript letters, 1862-72, of which 46 are Civil War date, and 36 on fancy letterhead. From Toronto, Canada (24), M

Frank Gannett. Newspaper publisher, owning a chain of papers and other communication media. T.L.S. on his printed letterhead, Nov. 27, 1955, to Hamilt

Treasury Certificate. 1790, itemizing holdings from 1785 to 1789, signed by patriot Peter Colt. Choice signature, decorative all-around border.

Polish 5 Zloty Receipt. 1869, partly printed, 41/4 x 6. Six-pointed star cancel at lower right, below manuscript. Very fine and interesting.

Notgeld. Seven pieces, various denominations, of German post-World War I currency. This set, 1921, vivid colors, 21/2 x 41/4, each note with name of t

Notgeld. 500 mark note, printed on silk in bright colors, Bielefeld, Germany, 1922, 31/4 x 51/2. Imprinted with small anti-Semitic caricatures, includ

Checks. Group of six, Civil War dates, each with large, attractive vignette and revenue stamp. One check with edge wear, others very fine. With invoic