Historic and Military Autographs, & Militaria

(1820-?) The only son of inventor of the cotton gin, Eli Whitney, which revolutionized the trade, he assumed control of his father's armory in N...

(1723-1790) Scottish political economist and author of the hugely influential volume The Wealth of Nations which outlined the principles of capitalism

Interesting Wells Fargo book of tariffs, prices for carriage of goods in cents per 100 pounds between their offices in California for the year 1910, a

Interesting partly-printed D.S. 1p. 4to., Washington, July 15, 1854, a Congressional summons to one Horace H. Day of New York to: "...appear be...

A group of eight signatures of prominent men in early twentieth-century business and philanthropy, most on small sheets and mounted. Includes: JOHN D.

A lot of nine attractive stock certificates from1887-1920, issuing shares in: the Victoria Consolidated Mining Company, Orient Gold Placer, Chicago-Te

Clemens writes Livy on the eve of delivering his famous "Babies" speech before U. S. Grant (1835 - 1910) "Mark Twain", American...

"Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord…" (1819 - 1910) American writer and reformer whose stirring "Battle Hymn of...

(1797 - 1851) English novelist, wife of Percy Bysshe Shelley, author of the terrifying tale Frankenstein. Rare and very desirable sentiment and signat

"Silenus rolled from his ass, to the great delight of a thousand shouting boys…" (1789 - 1851) American novelist. When challenged by his ...

The first known dated examples of sulphide images used in French glass-making originated from the Boileau factory near Paris in the form of a goblets

(1805-1875) Danish poet and author of children's tales, including "The Princess and the Pea", "The Ugly Duckling" and "...

(1940 - 2006) American author, best known for his novel Jaws and its subsequent film adaptation. A.L.S. with sketch, 1p. 4to., [n.p., n.d.], thanks fo

AMBROSE BIERCE (1842 - 1914) American journalist and writer who covered the Civil war, later turned his ascerbic wit to columns and short stories. Los

(b. 1920) American author of numerous science fiction works, including The Martian Chronicles, Fahrenheit 451, and Dandelion Wine. A fine pair of two

(1875 - 1950) American writer and the creator of Tarzan, thirty sequels to the original tale, as well as stories of life on other planets. D.S., a che

(1837 - 1921) American naturalist and author of essays and poems concerning nature and outdoor life. A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., West Park, Dec. 4 [n.y.], to Wil

ROBINSON DUCKWORTH (1834-1911) British Canon of Westminster, present in the original boating expedition of July 4, 1862 during which Alice's Adv...

(1835 - 1910) "Mark Twain", American author of such classics as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn, and A Connecticut Yankee i...

(1835 - 1910) "Mark Twain", American author of such classics as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn, and A Connecticut Yankee i...

(1835 - 1910) "Mark Twain", American author of such classics as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn, and A Connecticut Yankee i...

(1835 - 1910) "Mark Twain", American author of such classics as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn, and A Connecticut Yankee i...

(1835 - 1910) "Mark Twain", American author of such classics as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn, and A Connecticut Yankee i...

(1789 - 1851) American novelist. When challenged by his wife to write, he created the classics The Last of the Mohicans and The Deerslayer. A.D.S., a

(1903 - 1946) Black American poet and a leader in the Harlem Renaissance. His first book, a collection of poetry, Color, Harper & Bros., New Yor...

(1812 - 1870) English novelist and the author of such classics as Oliver Twist, A Tale of Two Cities, and David Copperfield. A.L.S., 1p. 8vo., Gad&#...

CHARLES DICKINS (1812 - 1870) English novelist and the author of such classics as Oliver Twist, A Tale of Two Cities, and David Copperfield. An envelo

HENRY VAN DYKE (1852-1933) American author of numerous literary works as well as the popular hymn "Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee". A fine as...

(1803 - 1882) American poet and friend of Alcott, Thoreau and Hawthorne, he was the American advocate of transcendentalism. Nice association manscript

(1889 - 1970) American mystery writer and lawyer, one of the most prolific authors, writing over 80 detective novels featuring the courtroom lawyer Pe

"God is all around us...we are part of a divine plan…" (1889 - 1970) American mystery writer and lawyer, one of the most prolific authors...

(1889 - 1970) American mystery writer and lawyer, one of the most prolific authors, writing over 80 detective novels featuring the courtroom lawyer Pe

(1889 - 1970) American mystery writer and lawyer, one of the most prolific authors, writing over 80 detective novels featuring the courtroom lawyer Pe

(1895-1985) English poet known for his World War I poetry but moreso for his historical novels such as I Claudius. A pair of items: a typescript of hi

(1875 - 1939) American author of tales of the American West, including Riders of the Purple Sage. D.S. "Zane Grey", a check, 2 3/4" x...

Signed first edition of Roots (1921-1992) American novelist, author of the epic fictional history of a black family, Roots. Rare signed book Roots (G

(1822-1909) American clergyman and author of the patriotic tale Man Without a Country. Fine A.Q.S. from his story "Ten Times One is Ten" (...

(1848-1908) American author remembered for his enduring creations, Uncle Remus and Brer Rabbit. Bold signature taken from a letter, mounted. Very good

Signed verse from The Chambered Nautilus (1809 - 1894) American man of letters; a poet, novelist and doctor who wrote "The Poet at the Breakfa...

(1802 - 1885) French writer and author of the classics Notre Dame de Paris, Les Miserables, and much poetry. A.L.S. "Victor Hugo" 1p. oblo...

Signed book Black House, [Donald Grant: Hampton Falls, NH], 2001, First Edition, 638pp. large 8vo. Sequel to The Talisman, published by Donald Grant s

(1895 - 1970) British soldier and military historian. D.S. 4pp. 12mo., Wolverton Park [n.y.], a Christmas card with a few lines added in his hand. Fin

(1879 - 1931) American poet who tramped throughout the South trading his poetry for room and board, influencing the revival of oral poetry as an art f

(1807 - 1882) American poet and author whose works include The Song of Hiawatha, The Psalm of Life and Paul Revere's Ride. Fine bold signature o...

(1876 - 1916) American novelist and short-story writer, author of The Call of the Wild, The Sea Wolf and White Fang. Partly-printed D.S. 1p. oblong 12

(1885 - 1972) American poet, editor and critic and a major influence on Joyce, Eliot, Hemingway and Frost. A typically abrasive T.L.S. signed with ini

(1863-1952) Philosopher, essayist, poet, and novelist; best known for his oft-quoted "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repea...

Three leaves from a 1663 printing of Shakespeare's works A set of three printed leaves from the Third Folio edition of the Collected Works of W...

(1875-1939) American author of tales of the American West, including Riders of the Purple Sage. A.L.S. of ZANE GREY, 1p. 4to., Los Angeles, Nov. 19, 1

"Those who wish...to believe me Jewish will go on believing it while men of good will and intelligence won't care…" Privately-printed...