Fine Autographs and Artifacts

French scholar (1790-1832) who published the first translation of the Rosetta Stone hieroglyphs in 1822. Rare ALS in French, signed "J. F. Cham...

German philosopher (1889–1976) known for his contributions to phenomenology, hermeneutics, and existentialism. Glossy 4 x 5.75 postcard photo

Rare ALS, signed "Thomas Paine," one page both sides, 7.5 x 9, May 23, 1802. Addressed from the Parisian village of Plessis Piquet, a hand...

French politician and philosopher (1809-1865) who was the first to describe himself as an anarchist. ALS in French, signed “P. J. Proudhon,

Pope, born Giacomo della Chiesa (1854-1922), who reigned from 1914 to 1922. Maintaining strict neutrality during WWI, he advanced several peace propos

Italian pope (1649-1721), born Giovanni Francesco Albani, who ascended the papal throne in 1700 and served until his death.  Scarce manuscript

Rare official Rawlings Major League (Manfred) baseball signed on a side panel in black ballpoint by Pope Francis, "Francis." In mint condi...

Born Alessandro Ottaviano de Medici in 1535, he served as pope from April 1–27, 1605; his pontificate is one of the briefest in history, havi

Born Eugenio Maria Giuseppe Giovanni Pacelli (1876-1958), he served as pope from 1939 until his death. Uncommon matte-finish 7 x 9.25 photo of Pope Pi

Vintage matte-finish 4 x 6 candid photo of Madame Chiang in a nice full-length pose, signed in fountain pen, "Mayling Soong Chiang." A not...

First president of Indonesia (1901–1970) who spearheaded his country's struggle for independence from the Netherlands. Vintage 7.75 x 11 p...

DS in Spanish, signed "Francisco Villa," one page, 8 x 12.5, June 19, 1915. The document reads, in full (translated): "Following mess...

The most renowned and the longest-ruling female leader of Russia, reigning from July 9, 1762 until her death in 1796 at the age of 67. Untranslated ma

ALS signed “Elizabeth,” one page both sides, 5 x 8, personal letterhead, April 27, 1930. Handwritten letter to "Doctor Still,"...

Exquisitely rare matte-finish 5 x 7 photo of Tsaritsa Alexandra Feodorovna in an elegant seated side pose by Boasson and Eggler, affixed to the origin

King of France (born 1494) who reigned from 1515 until his death in 1547. Known as the 'Father and Restorer of Letters,' the cultured and we...

Manuscript DS in French, signed "Payez, Marie Antoinette," one page, 9.5 x 14.5, July 1, 1786. A document concerning payment for one of he...

Official color matte-finish 6 x 8 photo of Queen Elizabeth II in a formal seated pose by photographer Anthony Buckley, signed on the original mount in

Scarce 11 x 14 Paris panel card of Kaiser Wilhelm II wearing his impressively decorated military uniform, signed in the lower border in ink,

Russian prince and count (1887–1967) best known for participating in the assassination of Grigori Rasputin. Matte-finish 3.75 x 5.5 photo, si

English aristocrat (1866–1923) and amateur Egyptologist best known as the financier of Howard Carter's excavation of Tutankhamun's tom...

British archaeologist and Egyptologist (1874-1939) whose discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun in Egypt's 'Valley of the Kings' proved to...

Norwegian explorer, scientist, diplomat, humanitarian, and Nobel laureate (1861–1930) who led the first crossing of the Greenland interior in

Desirable pairing of ink signatures, “Henry M. Stanley” and “David Livingstone,” on individual sheets measuring 3

Sought-after ink signature, "Yours truly, W. F. Cody, 'Buffalo Bill,'" on an off-white 3.5 x 2 card, archivally matted and framed ...

Beautiful ink signature, "Sam Houston," on an off-white 5.25 x 6.5 album page. Matted and framed with a portrait and caption to an overall...

Hand-addressed airmail envelope, 6.25 x 4.25, addressed by Lee Harvey Oswald to his mother, "U.S.A., Mrs. M. Oswald, 1808 Eagle, Vernon, TX,&qu...

King of the Belgians (1875–1934) who reigned from December 23, 1909, until his death in 1934. Popularly known as the Knight King or Soldier K

Set of three American Revolution-dated partly-printed financial documents from the State of Connecticut, each one page, ranging in size from 6.5 x 3.5

Desirable replica of the Apple-1 Computer circuit board, 15.5 x 9, signed in black felt tip, "Apple 1—Released April 1, 1976, The Persona...

Spiral-bound Apple II reference manual, 196 pages, 6 x 8.5, signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by the Apple co-founder, "Ronald Wayne.&...

TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, June 24, 2019. Letter to autograph collector Michelle Minton, in part: "It was quite an honor for...

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of a classic Apple-1 Computer, signed in blue felt tip by Steve Wozniak, "Apple I, Woz," and by Ron Wayne, "...

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of the young Woz using a computer, bordered by the colorful Apple logo, signed in blue felt tip by Steve Wozniak, &q...

Printed reproduction of an Apple-1 'power supply' schematic diagram, 11 x 17, signed in blue felt tip by Steve Wozniak, "Woz," and...

Issue of Time magazine from February 15, 1982, with an artistic image of Steve Jobs on the cover with headline, "Striking It Rich, America'...

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of an Apple II computer setup, signed in blue felt tip by Steve Wozniak, "Think Different! Woz," and by Ro...

Series 2017 one-dollar bill signed in black ink by Apple co-founders Steve Wozniak (“Woz”) and Ron Wayne (“Ronald Wayne

Vintage glossy 4.5 x 7 close-up photo of the Palestinian leader, signed in red ballpoint. In fine condition, with a thin crease across the top and lig

British industrialist and engineer (1810–1900) who invented high-pressure hydraulic machinery and revolutionized the design and manufacture o

American philanthropist, socialite, and writer (1902–2007). Glossy 5 x 7 photo of Astor, signed in blue felt tip, "Brooke Astor, Best Wis...

American-born English socialite (1879–1964) who married Waldorf Astor and became the first woman to sit as a Member of Parliament in the Hous

Greek Orthodox bishop (1886–1972) who served as Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople from 1948 to 1972. Vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 post

American biologist (born 1938) who shared the 1975 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for 'discoveries concerning the interaction between tum...

TLS in Spanish, one page, 6 x 8, Reid's Hotel (Funchal, Madeira) letterhead, September 12, 1960. Written while in exile, a letter to his son Rub...

Biochemist (born 1926) who shared the 1980 Nobel Prize in Chemistry with the team of Walter Gilbert and Frederick Sanger. All three were recognized fo

Original colored fragment of the Berlin Wall, 2" x 1.75" x 1", the top of which bears an authenticity stamp: "Original Berliner ...

Impressively sized vintage matte-finish 12 x 17 photo of Justice Black in a suit and tie, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black ink, &qu...

Co-founder, with his brother Richard, of the tax preparation firm H&R Block (1922–2019). Glossy 3.5 x 5 head-and-shoulders photo of the bu...

American agronomist (1914-2009) who won the 1970 Nobel Peace Prize for his work related to improving and increasing the world food supply. Glossy 5 x

Two items: a glossy 8 x 10 photo of the pioneering Los Angeles mayor, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, "Chuck Midgette, with best wishes...

French physician and anthropologist (1824-1880) who discovered the seat of motor control of speech in the brain. ALS in French, signed “P. Br

Author, publisher, and businesswoman (1922–2012) who was the editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan magazine for 32 years. Attractive vintage glossy

Two glossy 10 x 8 photos of ceremonies with the chief justices, individually signed in the lower borders in black ink, "Warren E. Burger" ...

Vintage matte-finish 9.25 x 13 Harris and Ewing photo of Cardozo in his judicial robe, signed and inscribed in the lower border in fountain pen, &qu...

French surgeon and biologist (1873–1944) who won the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1912 for pioneering vascular suturing techniques. ALS, one pa

Physicist (1910-1995) who, with William A. Fowler, won the 1983 Nobel Prize for Physics for key discoveries that led to the currently accepted theory

American politician, educator, and author (1924–2005) who, in 1968, became the first black woman elected to the United States Congress. Gloss

American linguist, philosopher, cognitive scientist, historical essayist, social critic, and political activist (born 1928). Glossy 6 x 4 photo of Noa

Outstanding Civil War–era 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of Colfax by Wm. Shaw of San Francisco, signed at the bottom of the image in ink, &quo...

Two items: a glossy 5 x 6.75 photo of Cooley in the operating room, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “June 1994, To Scott MacEwen, wit

British Conservative statesman (1859-1925) who was viceroy of India and foreign secretary. Choice crystal-clear 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Curzon in

British astronomer, chemist, and inventor (1815–1889) known for his pioneering work in astronomical photography. Scarce 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visi

Influential American socialist and labor activist (1855–1926) who founded the American Railway Union, the Social Democratic Party of America,

Anglo-Irish suffragist, socialist, pacifist, Sinn Féin activist, and novelist (1844–1939). Vintage matte-finish 3.25 x 5.25 postcard

Scottish chemist and physicist (1842–1923) best known for his invention of the vacuum flask. Superb matte-finish 6 x 7.75 photo of Dewar posi

Signed book: The Astonishing Hypothesis: The Scientific Search for the Soul. First edition. NY: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1994. Hardcover with du...

Iconic satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of James Watson and Francis Crick with their DNA model at the Cavendish Laboratories in 1953, signed in black felt ti

Signed book: Avoid Boring People. Limited first edition, numbered 881/1125. Norwalk, CT: Easton Press, 2007. Leather-bound hardcover, 6.5 x 9.5, 347 p

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (1903–1995) who served from 1963 to 1964. He was the only British prime minister born during the Edwardi

Republican diplomat (1888–1959) who played a significant role in American foreign policy during the early Cold War era, advocating an aggress

English tobacconist, entrepreneur, and inventor (1872–1959) who helped to create the modern luxury goods market through high-end pipes, light

Austrian neurosurgeon, teacher, and clinical researcher (1860–1939) known as one of the foremost physicians of his time; he helped to introdu

Desirable Royal Christmas card from 1967 with an embossed crown on the front, measuring 15.5 x 9.25 open, with the inside bearing an affixed image of

Uncommon Royal Christmas card from 1964 with an embossed crown on the front, measuring 19.75 x 8 open, with the inside bearing an affixed image of the

Christmas card from 1960 featuring an embossed royal crown on the front, measuring 18 x 7.75 open, with an affixed portrait of Queen Elizabeth seated

Third chief justice of the United States (1745-1807) and delegate to the Constitutional Congress who later submitted the amendments which became the B

Billionaire businessman (born 1966) who, with Jerry Yang, co-founded the Yahoo! web portal. Glossy 5 x 7 Yahoo! promo photo of the company's co-...

American ethologist (1932-1985) who earned worldwide renown for her intimate studies of gorillas in the mountain forests of Rwanda. She was murdered u

Leader of Spain (born 1892) from 1939 until his death in 1975, who came to power after overthrowing the elected government during the Spanish Civil Wa

Group of nine items signed by associate justices of the Fuller Court, primarily including signatures on individual slips and cards. Includes: John Mar

Three original vintage photographs of the revered Indian freedom fighter and pacifist Mohandas Gandhi, including: a glossy 6.25 x 4.5 photo of Gandhi

Unique collection of ten envelopes addressed to Mohandas Gandhi, most postmarked between 1947 and 1948, including several with delivery postmarks dati

Ink signature and inscription in Italian, "Sig'r Isidoro…mio autografo, G. Garibaldi, Roma, 6 febbraio 1875,” on an off-white 5...

Two Getty family checks: a personal check filled out in another hand and signed by the pioneer oilman, “Geo. F. Getty,” payable to J

Dutch citizen (1909–2010) who hid Anne Frank, her family, and four other Dutch Jews from the Nazis during World War II. Together with her col

Special double issue of Time magazine from January 7, 2002, honoring Rudy Giuliani as 'Person of the Year,' 156 pages, 8 x 10.5, signed in b...

British statesman (1809–1898) who served as prime minister on four separate occasions between 1868 and 1894. ALS signed “W. Gladston

Anarchist known for her political activism, writing, and speeches (1869-1940).  Rare color 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Union Station in Washin

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 close-up photo of a curious baby chimp touching Jane Goodall's nose, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with...

Signed Russian-language book: Meetings with Gorbachev. Moscow, 1991. Softcover, 5 x 7.75, 301 pages. Signed and inscribed vertically in Cyrillic on th

Signed book in Cyrillic: I Remain an Optimist. 2017. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.75, 415 pages. Signed on the title page in blue ink, "M. Gorbachev.&qu...

Influential German evolutionist, morphologist, and developmental biologist (1834-1919). Uncommon vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Haec

German chemist (1879–1968) who won the 1944 Nobel Prize for the discovery of nuclear fission. Vintage matte-finish 3.75 x 5.5 head-and-should

Rare American Revolution-dated issue of The New-York Gazette, &c. Extraordinary from Friday, December 27, 1765, "Printed by John Holt, near...

Vintage matte-finish 5 x 7 photo of Harriman at his desk, signed in the lower border in black ink. In very good to fine condition, with creasing to th

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Jersey (1713-1779).  Encapsulated and graded by PMG Very Fine 30. Revolutionary War-dated C

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Jersey (1713-1779).  Encapsulated and graded by PMG Very Fine 25. Revolutionary War-dated C

American physician (1920–2016) who developed the most effective means of helping a choking victim. Glossy 5 x 7 photo of the inventor of the

Physicist (1797-1878) who conducted experiments in the field of electromagnetism and served as the first secretary of the Smithsonian Institute. LS, o