Fine Autographs and Artifacts Featuring Presidents

Group of 10 carte-de-visite portraits of noted European authors, including a combination of real photographs and images of artworks portraying the wri

Group of six 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photos of female authors of the 19th century, with most being real photographs. Subjects include: Louisa May Alco

Pulitzer Prize-winning American author (1885-1968) of such classics as Show Boat, So Big, and Cimarron. TLS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 3.

Signed book: A Masque of Reason. First edition, limited issue, numbered 752/800. NY: Henry Holt, 1945. Hardcover with slipcase, 7.25 x 10.25, 30 pages

Interesting archive of Zane Grey materials, including a signed first edition book, a signed check, a typed manuscript for his short story "The ...

American author (1836-1902) best known for his colorful tales of California pioneers, including the much-anthologized story 'The Outcasts of Pok...

Crisp ink signature, "Yours very truly, O. W. Holmes, Beverly Farms, Mass., Oct. 7th, 1884,” on an off-white 5 x 2.25 slip. I...

ALS signed “O. W. Holmes,” one page, 4.5 x 7, February 3, 1883. Handwritten letter to writer and editor Charles ...

English playwright and politician (1626-1698) who co-wrote The Indian Queen with John Dryden. Scarce ink signature, "Ro: Howard,‚Ä&#...

American author and editor (1837–1920), nicknamed 'The Dean of American Letters,' best known as the editor of the influent...

Signed booklet: Freedom's Plow. NY: Musette Publishers, 1943. Paperback, 5.25 x 7.75, 14 pages. Signed and inscribed on the inside of the front ...

American poet and writer (1830–1885) who became an activist on behalf of improved treatment of Native Americans by the United Stat...

American writer (1849-1909) known for her local color works set in New England. ALS signed “S. O. Jewett,” one p...

American writer, poet, and diplomat (1853–1937) who helped to develop international copyright laws and is remembered for his cultu...

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.25, Burwash letterhead, August 4, 1926. Letter to Major G. Benson-Scott, headed "Private." In full: "Many thank...

French writer (1790–1869) best known for his autobiographical poem 'The Lake,' who also worked as a diplomat and politicia...

ALS, one page, 5.5 x 7, Ormonde House letterhead, September 25. [no year]. Handwritten letter to Miss Breelman, in full: "Thank you for writing...

Pen name of the colorful American poet, essayist, and fabulist Cincinnatus Heine (or Hiner) Miller (1841-1913), nicknamed the 'Poet of the Sierr...

Two books signed on the title page in black felt tip by Toni Morrison—a later printing of Paradise, hardcover with dust jacket, pu...

Two first edition books by Toni Morrison—Beloved and Paradise—both hardcovers with dust jackets, both signed on ...

Two books by Toni Morrison: a first trade edition of Jazz, hardcover with dust jacket, published by Alfred A. Knopf in 1992, signed on the title page

Three 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photographs of 19th-century New England authors, including: a bust portrait of Ralph Waldo Emerson by Warren of Cambridg

Irish poet, journalist, author, and activist (1844-1890) who was transported to Western Australia for his association with the Irish Republican Brothe

Writer and critic (1893–1967) best known for her often cruelly witty and cynical tone. ALS from Dorothy Parker, penned neatly on h...

English writer, social commentator, and broadcaster (1894-1984) who is remembered for the novel The Good Companions, and whose left-wing beliefs influ

American journalist and humorist (1852–1939) credited with bringing the phrase 'There's a sucker born every minute' in...

Prolific Irish-American novelist (1818–1883) remembered for his adventure novels; Vladimir Nabokov recalled Reid's 'The He...

American author and poet (1849-1916) best known for writing in 'Hoosier' dialect and for his children's poems. ALS signed ‚Ä&...

Influential English art critic and writer (1819-1900) remembered as a champion of the work of J.M.W. Turner. ALS signed “J. Ruskin,

Signed book: The King's Stilts. Later printing. NY: Random House, 1939. Hardcover with dust jacket, 9.5 x 12. Signed and inscribed opposite the ...

ALS signed “G. Bernard Shaw,” penned on one of his personal 'Mr. Bernard Shaw's Secretary' envelopes...

LS signed “H. Irving,” written in the hand of his secretary, Dracula author Bram Stoker, one page, 5 x 8, blinds...

American writer and diplomat (1819-1891) who, after a long and successful career as a poet, satirist, and essayist, served as ambassador to the Kingdo

Blue ink signature, "Tennessee Williams,” on an unfolded 4.5 x 1.5 matchbook (sans matches). In fine condition.

Important Norwegian composer and pianist (1843-1907) whose works, often with a strong nationalistic flavor, include such repertory staples as the &#...

Vintage pearl-finish 10 x 8 Gibson Studio of Chicago photo of Armstrong seated and polishing his trumpet with a handkerchief, signed and inscribed in

Exceedingly rare vintage glossy 8 x 10 close-up photo of Charles in his trademark sunglasses, signed in blue ballpoint, "Ray Charles." In ...

Someday My Prince Will Come album signed neatly on the back cover in black ballpoint by John Coltrane. In very good to fine condition, with some light

Fountain pen signature, "George Gershwin,” on an off-white 3.25 x .75 slip, which is mounted and framed with a color portrait...

Two FDCs with color American flag cachets, both postmarked on February 28, 1973, and bearing 8-cent George Gershwin stamps, individually signed and in

Scarce original drawing by lyricist Ira Gershwin of the Amedeo Modigliani oil painting ‘Dr. Deveraigne,’ which h...

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, August 4, 1954. Typed on Associated Booking Corp. letterhead, Holiday confirms an advance payment: "This is to acknowle...

Amazing autograph lyrics for an apparently unpublished song by Woody Guthrie, one page, 8.5 x 11, titled at the top, "Brown Christmas,‚&#...

Vintage ballpoint signatures of the Beatles—“Paul McCartney,” “George Harris...

Vintage ballpoint signatures of the Beatles—John Lennon, George Harrison, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr—on ind...

Vintage glossy 2.5 x 3.5 snapshot photo of John Lennon and his young son Julian, which was taken in his Weybridge, Surrey home in 1966, signed in red

UK vinyl pressing of the 1983 Paul McCartney album Pipes of Peace, which has been signed on the front cover in black felt tip by McCartney and on the

Exquisite portfolio suite of four limited edition giclee prints from the 2010 release of Bob Dylan's 'Drawn Blank' series, all numbered ...

CBS Records 45 RPM record for the Fleetwood Mac single ‘Albatross / Jigsaw Puzzle Blues,’ signed and inscribed o...

Vintage ballpoint signature and inscription, "To Maureen, Buddy Holly,” on an off-white 6 x 3.5 mailing envelope. In very goo...

The Dark Side of the Moon album by Pink Floyd, signed prominently on the front cover in silver ink by David Gilmour, Nick Mason, and Roger Waters. In

Five original 35mm black-and-white negatives taken by Canadian journalist and photographer Jock Carroll in 1956 while covering Elvis's rise to f...

Hugely desirable 1988 UK vinyl pressing of Prince’s 10th studio album, Lovesexy, which is signed on the front cover in black felt ...

EMI Records 45 RPM single album for ‘Radio Ga Ga / I Go Crazy’ by Queen, signed on the front of the picture slee...

Ballpoint signatures of the Rolling Stones on two items—an off-white 5.5 x 3.25 postcard from the Adelphi Hotel in Liverpool, Engl...

DS, signed “Paul Simon" and "Arthur Garfunkel,” one page, 8.5 x 11, July 12, 1966. A standard AFTRA en...

Collection of punk icon Patti Smith's personally-owned and -worn clothing, donated by her to Boston Building Resources for their annual fundrais...

German vinyl pressing of U2’s 1988 album Rattle and Hum, which has been prominently signed and inscribed on the inner gatefold in ...

A gold-tone 1979 pocket diary, 3 x 4.25, signed inside on the last three pages in ballpoint by Michael Jackson, Randy Jackson, Marlon Jackson, and Tit

CD Booklet for the Amy Winehouse single 'In My Bed / You Sent Me Flying,' signed on the front in blue felt tip, "Amy, x." In fine ...

Lovely semi-glossy 3.75 x 5.75 promotional photo of the renowned soprano, signed in the lower border in black felt tip, "Maria Callas, 1975.&qu...

Vintage fountain pen signature, "Enrico Caruso, London, 1907,” on an off-white 4.5 x 3.5 card. In very fine condition.

Glossy 6.5 x 9.25 promo photo of Regine Crespin, signed in the lower border in black felt tip. Ornately matted and framed with an appealing brooch att

TLS from Jascha Heifetz, one page, 8.5 x 11, May 7, 1938. Letter to Samuel Goldwyn, Inc., seeking to amend a contract from November 10, 1937, that ori

Prominent Hungarian composer, educator, ethnomusicologist, linguist, author, and philosopher (1882-1967). Hungarian sheet music booklet for 'Chi...

Vintage matte-finish 3.25 x 5.25 photo of Austro-Hungarian composer Franz Lehar, signed in the lower border in fountain pen. In fine condition.

Unsigned mailing envelope, 4.25 x 3.25, addressed in the hand of Felix Mendelssohn to his publisher Friedrich Kistner of the firm H. A. Probst. Triple

Important Danish composer (1865–1931) best known for his six grandly scaled symphonies, a number of which bear such evocative subt...

Celebrated dramatic operatic soprano (1893–1963) who was the creator of the title role of Puccini's last opera, Turandot, at L...

Important Italian composer (1792-1868) who became one of the seminal figures in the history of opera with such repertoire staples as The Barber of Sev

AMQS on an off-white 4.75 x 3.25 slip, signed below in ink, "Ant. Rubinstein, St. Petersbourg, 14 Aout, 1890." Rubinstein pens a chord whi...

ALS in French, signed “C. St. S.,” one page both sides, 9.75 x 7.75, June 30, 1898. Lengthy untranslated handwri...

Vintage fountain pen signature, "D. Richard Strauss, Montreaux 23. 5. 48.,” on an off-white 4.75 x 3 card. In fine condition,...

British composer (1842–1900) best known for his collaborations on more than a dozen classic comic operas with librettist W. S. Gil...

French violinist (1880–1953) who was part of a trio along with pianist Alfred Cortot and cellist Pablo Casals. Handsome vintage gl...

Scarce 3.5 x 2 personal calling card belonging to Giuseppe Verdi, whose name is printed in the center and who, in black ink, has added a few handwritt

American pianist (1907-1949 who was a prominent player of boogie-woogie, a blues style popular from the late 1930s to the mid-1940s. Vintage matte-fin

Vintage 3.5 x 5 cardstock photo of the boogie-woogie pianist, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, "To Joan, Sincerely, Winifred Atwell.R...

Two TLSs signed “Irving,” both one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, addressed to Leonard Hoffman. The ear...

Two items: a fountain pen signature, “Irving Berlin,” on a beige 4.25 x 6 album page; and a felt tip signature w...

Pianist, vocalist, and composer (1916–2002) billed as 'Queen of the Boogie.' Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Brooks at her ...

Vintage glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Dave Brubeck Quartet, signed and inscribed in ballpoint, "Dave Brubeck," "For Clark, P. Desmond,&q...

Vintage glossy 10.25 x 8 Cab Calloway Inc. publicity photo of the bandleader in a handsome half-length pose, signed and inscribed in black ink, &quo...

American jazz singer, pianist, and songwriter (1915–1956). Vintage glossy 8 x 10 promo photo of Carlisle as a Bluebird and Victor ...

Semi-glossy 8.5 x 11 book photo of Ornette Coleman seated and playing the saxophone outdoors next to another jazz musician, signed in black felt tip.

Vintage matte-finish 9.25 x 7 photo of the Comedian Harmonists, an internationally famous, all-male German harmony ensemble, signed in fountain pen by

Jazz drummer (1898–1959) who was among the first drummers who improvised while performing to be recorded. Vintage matte-finish 10 ...

DS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 11, May 17, 1949. A Standard Uniform Popular Songwriters Contract between Tempo Music and Duke Ellingto

Vintage program for the third British Tour of Norman Granz’ Jazz at the Philharmonic, held in March 1960, 16 pages, 8 x 10.5, sign...

Vintage 3.5 x 5.25 MGM cardstock promo photo of Connie Francis, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, "To Eddie, With so many good wishes, Co...

Signed book: The Gershwins by Robert Kimball and Alfred Simon. First edition. NY: Atheneum, 1973. Hardcover with dust jacket, 9.25 x 12.25, 292 pages.

Issue of ASCAP Today from January 1972, Vol. 5, No. 3, 34 pages, 8.25 x 11, signed and inscribed on the front cover in black felt tip to actress Maria

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 portrait of Handy by G. Maillard Kesslere, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To LeRoy Knox, Best wishes, W. C. Handy...

American alto saxophonist (1907–1970) who is best known for his solo work with Duke Ellington's big band. French-language maga...

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Horne in costume, signed in black felt tip, "Hi! Lena Horne." In very fine condition.

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Etta Jones performing with Bennie Green and Tommy Potter, signed and inscribed in fountain pen by all three. In fine co

Vintage glossy 3.25 x 5.25 head-and-shoulders photo of the English singer, signed in fountain pen, "Sincerely Yours, Vera Lynn." In fine c...

Signed book: Glenn Miller's Method for Orchestral Arranging. NY: Mutual Music Society, 1943. Hardcover, 7 x 10.25, 116 pages. Signed on the firs...

American jazz guitarist (1923-1968), and six-time winner of Down Beat's critic's poll as best guitarist, who died of a heart attack at the a...

American jazz singer (1913–1989) famous for the song 'Busy Line' and for her unique singing style, known as the 'chee ...